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Contents 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...8 The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to the computer 25 Delete photos and other device 24 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 25 Save photos from a memory ...
Contents 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...8 The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to the computer 25 Delete photos and other device 24 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 25 Save photos from a memory ...
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... 33 Print postcards...34 Print black and white photos 34 Print panoramic photos...35 Print on index cards and other small media 36 HP Photosmart software...36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...37 Open the Toolbox...37 Use the Toolbox...37 Align the print cartridge...38 Clean the... 40 Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Print a test page...41 Print a sample page...41 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 42 Store the printer and print cartridge 42 Storing the printer...42 Store the print cartridges...43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46...
... 33 Print postcards...34 Print black and white photos 34 Print panoramic photos...35 Print on index cards and other small media 36 HP Photosmart software...36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...37 Open the Toolbox...37 Use the Toolbox...37 Align the print cartridge...38 Clean the... 40 Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Print a test page...41 Print a sample page...41 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 42 Store the printer and print cartridge 42 Storing the printer...42 Store the print cartridges...43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46...
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Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 15 • "Print without a computer" on page 17 • "Print from a computer" on page ...
Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 15 • "Print without a computer" on page 17 • "Print from a computer" on page ...
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Click any of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 31 • "Print photos with a border" on page 33 • "Print ...8226; How do I? • Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • Printer menus How do I? Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. This section contains the following links to view an animation on ...
Click any of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 31 • "Print photos with a border" on page 33 • "Print ...8226; How do I? • Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • Printer menus How do I? Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. This section contains the following links to view an animation on ...
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...2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup ...Internet access, you can get help topics. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup...
...2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup ...Internet access, you can get help topics. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup...
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Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Output tray (closed): Open this port to connect the printer to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. The HP Photosmart at a glance 9
Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Output tray (closed): Open this port to connect the printer to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. The HP Photosmart at a glance 9
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... This section contains information on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II • MultiMediaCard • Secure Digital • Memory Sticks • xD-Picture Card • miniSD...
... This section contains information on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II • MultiMediaCard • Secure Digital • Memory Sticks • xD-Picture Card • miniSD...
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... immediately after printing to allow the colors to fully develop before you must purchase and connect the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter to the camera port of the printer using a PictBridge-certified camera 1. NOTE: If you already selected photos for more information. Make sure...set to Digital Camera, and then connect the camera to the camera port on your photos. To use Bluetooth connectivity with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer, you stack them with other photos or place them in albums. Print from a Bluetooth device This section describes how to print...
... immediately after printing to allow the colors to fully develop before you must purchase and connect the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter to the camera port of the printer using a PictBridge-certified camera 1. NOTE: If you already selected photos for more information. Make sure...set to Digital Camera, and then connect the camera to the camera port on your photos. To use Bluetooth connectivity with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer, you stack them with other photos or place them in albums. Print from a Bluetooth device This section describes how to print...
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... back on the device. 4. Photo Fix is the same. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the printer menu. If you turn off by pressing the Red Eye button on page 10 for the first...the dark areas of a photo without using the Photo Fix improvements, turn on the printer. Photo Fix automatically enhances your photos Your HP Photosmart A520 series includes two on-board features for specific instructions on the printer. To print from a Bluetooth device 1. If you want to print a photo ...
... back on the device. 4. Photo Fix is the same. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the printer menu. If you turn off by pressing the Red Eye button on page 10 for the first...the dark areas of a photo without using the Photo Fix improvements, turn on the printer. Photo Fix automatically enhances your photos Your HP Photosmart A520 series includes two on-board features for specific instructions on the printer. To print from a Bluetooth device 1. If you want to print a photo ...
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... to a computer, and you want to print. 2. 5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as Photosmart Essential. To change the print settings and to change the print settings, open the...
... to a computer, and you want to print. 2. 5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as Photosmart Essential. To change the print settings and to change the print settings, open the...
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...updates are connected to learn more about the available printing options. The HP Software Update window is displayed. If a software update is displayed. 3. For information about . 2. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from a computer Transfer photos to a computer ... memory card Transfer photos from a camera or other device You can transfer photos to the printer, and the 24 Print from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you have installed on the computer. help 1. Click the right mouse button. help...
...updates are connected to learn more about the available printing options. The HP Software Update window is displayed. If a software update is displayed. 3. For information about . 2. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from a computer Transfer photos to a computer ... memory card Transfer photos from a camera or other device You can transfer photos to the printer, and the 24 Print from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you have installed on the computer. help 1. Click the right mouse button. help...
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... photos you wish to transfer to the computer. 1. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Transfer photos and files from a memory card This section describes how to transfer photos and non-photo files from a memory card to the printer. HP Solution Center opens on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. See how to your computer to transfer photos...
... photos you wish to transfer to the computer. 1. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Transfer photos and files from a memory card This section describes how to transfer photos and non-photo files from a memory card to the printer. HP Solution Center opens on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. See how to your computer to transfer photos...
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... to the memory card. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Delete photos and other files from a computer Chapter 5 3. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2.
... to the memory card. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Delete photos and other files from a computer Chapter 5 3. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2.
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..., select the appropriate setting for the photo you are under exposed or over exposed, contain dark areas or red eye, or have colors that the HP Photosmart printer will print, click Resolution. 5. You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are printing. Printing in a software program such as...
..., select the appropriate setting for the photo you are under exposed or over exposed, contain dark areas or red eye, or have colors that the HP Photosmart printer will print, click Resolution. 5. You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are printing. Printing in a software program such as...
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...fastest printing speed, while using for the print job. Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select the paper type that the HP Photosmart prints. Change the paper type For best results, always select a specific paper type that you want , and then click OK. 28 Print from...balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for the selected print quality, click the Resolution button on page 27. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Chapter 5 Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to use. 4. To select a ...
...fastest printing speed, while using for the print job. Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select the paper type that the HP Photosmart prints. Change the paper type For best results, always select a specific paper type that you want , and then click OK. 28 Print from...balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for the selected print quality, click the Resolution button on page 27. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Chapter 5 Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to use. 4. To select a ...
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... 26. 6. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 23. 3. help " on photo paper with the software program. help to learn about the features that you printed on page 24. Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Print... type • Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2.
... 26. 6. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 23. 3. help " on photo paper with the software program. help to learn about the features that you printed on page 24. Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Print... type • Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2.
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...is turned on. 2. For more information, see "What's This? If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. For more information, see the "photo enhancing" on page 23. 3. Prepare to... use the photo printing features, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 26 page. • Verify the ...
...is turned on. 2. For more information, see "What's This? If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. For more information, see the "photo enhancing" on page 23. 3. Prepare to... use the photo printing features, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 26 page. • Verify the ...
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...share digital images in resolving the problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for the print job" on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a camera or memory card • Edit images • Share photos with .... 2. help " on page 15 for help in creative ways If you performed the default installation of the printer software, you see on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of -paper message is not important. Open the Print Properties dialog box. This is ...
...share digital images in resolving the problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for the print job" on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a camera or memory card • Edit images • Share photos with .... 2. help " on page 15 for help in creative ways If you performed the default installation of the printer software, you see on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of -paper message is not important. Open the Print Properties dialog box. This is ...
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... the print cartridges Storing the printer The printer is built to select from the following menu items: • HP Photosmart A520 series > About: View the printer software version, installed printers, and the printer name and serial number. • Launch/Show HP Solution Center: Opens the HP Solution Center. • About: Shows the version of the printer: The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon...
... the print cartridges Storing the printer The printer is built to select from the following menu items: • HP Photosmart A520 series > About: View the printer software version, installed printers, and the printer name and serial number. • Launch/Show HP Solution Center: Opens the HP Solution Center. • About: Shows the version of the printer: The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon...
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... a longer USB cable may be a conflict with the printer. Reinstall the printer software according to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Uninstall the printer software: a. Pause or disable any active virus protection applications. 3. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware...
... a longer USB cable may be a conflict with the printer. Reinstall the printer software according to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Uninstall the printer software: a. Pause or disable any active virus protection applications. 3. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware...