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... device 19 Configure Bluetooth...20 Print photos from a computer Printer software...23 Printer Properties dialog box 23 What's This? 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 files...
... device 19 Configure Bluetooth...20 Print photos from a computer Printer software...23 Printer Properties dialog box 23 What's This? 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 files...
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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 ...; "Shop for ink supplies" on page 59 • "HP support and warranty" on page 61 • "Specifications" on page 65 • "Regulatory and environmental information" on page 67 You can print information at any time from the HP Photosmart Help. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help!
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 ...; "Shop for ink supplies" on page 59 • "HP support and warranty" on page 61 • "Specifications" on page 65 • "Regulatory and environmental information" on page 67 You can print information at any time from the HP Photosmart Help. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help!
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...country/region, language, or printer model. Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide:... get help topics. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your computer: www.hp.com/support Help from your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer...
...country/region, language, or printer model. Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide:... get help topics. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your computer: www.hp.com/support Help from your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer...
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...8226; Print quality: Select to a second-level cleaning (select Yes or No). The default print quality depends on page 12. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to select an option. When borderless printing is useful... printer that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Next you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be completed. Menu options that can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to open the Printer menu. 2. Chapter 2 1. NOTE: For a list of the paper...
...8226; Print quality: Select to a second-level cleaning (select Yes or No). The default print quality depends on page 12. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to select an option. When borderless printing is useful... printer that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Next you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be completed. Menu options that can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to open the Printer menu. 2. Chapter 2 1. NOTE: For a list of the paper...
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...Restore defaults: Select to change the language or country/region setting. Printer menus 13 Selecting Yes restores the original factory preferences. • Help • Photo printing tips: Select to read how to read about printing from Select language and Select country/region. If the dry ... possible prints. • Printer features: Select to read about using the printer features. • Print from imaging devices: Select to obtain help with the printer. Choose from memory cards, PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. • Printing specialty projects: Select to read about...
...Restore defaults: Select to change the language or country/region setting. Printer menus 13 Selecting Yes restores the original factory preferences. • Help • Photo printing tips: Select to read how to read about printing from Select language and Select country/region. If the dry ... possible prints. • Printer features: Select to read about using the printer features. • Print from imaging devices: Select to obtain help with the printer. Choose from memory cards, PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. • Printing specialty projects: Select to read about...
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... learn about the features that you want to print an image from a computer 23 help " on the software program you are using. 5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to print. 2. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box...
... learn about the features that you want to print an image from a computer 23 help " on the software program you are using. 5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to print. 2. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box...
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... photos and files from a memory card Transfer photos from a camera or other device You can transfer photos to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 5 What's This? An explanation of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to learn more...
... photos and files from a memory card Transfer photos from a camera or other device You can transfer photos to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 5 What's This? An explanation of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to learn more...
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... the computer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Help. To transfer files from a memory card to a computer 1. To transfer photos to the printer through USB or through PictBridge, if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. You can connect to a computer 1. HP Solution Center opens on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Transfer non-photo files from...
... the computer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Help. To transfer files from a memory card to a computer 1. To transfer photos to the printer through USB or through PictBridge, if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. You can connect to a computer 1. HP Solution Center opens on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Transfer non-photo files from...
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... Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. For more information, see "What's This? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. The print settings for example, you... Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to the list. Use the What's This? You can create your own printing shortcuts to delete. 4. help " on page 23. 2. The printing shortcut is used in the Preview box. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that ...
... Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. For more information, see "What's This? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. The print settings for example, you... Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to the list. Use the What's This? You can create your own printing shortcuts to delete. 4. help " on page 23. 2. The printing shortcut is used in the Preview box. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that ...
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... Maximum dpi in a software program that you want, and then click OK. If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. For more information, see "What's This? help " on page 26. 6. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. If you see "Printer Properties dialog ...box" on page 27 32 Print from a computer For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 24. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software...
... Maximum dpi in a software program that you want, and then click OK. If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. For more information, see "What's This? help " on page 26. 6. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. If you see "Printer Properties dialog ...box" on page 27 32 Print from a computer For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 24. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software...
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... see "Printer specifications" on page 65. Prepare to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using is... that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. help " on page 27 Print photos 33 help to learn how to use the photo printing features, see "Paper basics" on page 26 page. • Verify ...
... see "Printer specifications" on page 65. Prepare to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using is... that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. help " on page 27 Print photos 33 help to learn how to use the photo printing features, see "Paper basics" on page 26 page. • Verify ...
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... Use only cards and small media that you want, and then click OK. For more information, see "Paper basics" on page 24. Print 1. help" on page 15 for the print job" on page 23. 2. NOTE: If an out-of photo you want to print 1. To print in ... more information, see "What's This? Select any other print settings that meet the printer paper-size specifications. Related topics "Change the print settings for help to adjust the color settings; Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 23. 2. Select any other ...
... Use only cards and small media that you want, and then click OK. For more information, see "Paper basics" on page 24. Print 1. help" on page 15 for the print job" on page 23. 2. NOTE: If an out-of photo you want to print 1. To print in ... more information, see "What's This? Select any other print settings that meet the printer paper-size specifications. Related topics "Change the print settings for help to adjust the color settings; Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 23. 2. Select any other ...
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..."Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic photo. help " on page 26. • Verify that are using is turned on page 34 4....size: The appropriate borderless photo panorama paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. For more information, see "What's This? Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Load paper. Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see the "Paper basics" on page 27 Print photos...
..."Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic photo. help " on page 26. • Verify that are using is turned on page 34 4....size: The appropriate borderless photo panorama paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. For more information, see "What's This? Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Load paper. Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see the "Paper basics" on page 27 Print photos...
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... media. Use the What's This? Load paper. This software lets you also installed the Photosmart Essential software. This is useful for the print job" on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of the printer software, you easily: • Print photos and ...images • Share photos with friends and family For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a computer Verify the printer is displayed, see "Paper basics" on page 15 for help to learn about the features that you see the "Paper basics" on the ...
... media. Use the What's This? Load paper. This software lets you also installed the Photosmart Essential software. This is useful for the print job" on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of the printer software, you easily: • Print photos and ...images • Share photos with friends and family For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a computer Verify the printer is displayed, see "Paper basics" on page 15 for help to learn about the features that you see the "Paper basics" on the ...
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...taskbar 1. Make sure the correct printer is selected, and then click the Settings button in the HP Solution Center. 3. 6 Maintenance This section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printer performing well and producing top-quality photos. • Toolbox dialog box •...from your skin and clothing • Get print cartridge ordering information • Print a test page • Print a sample page • HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon • Store the printer and print cartridge Toolbox dialog box The Toolbox contains useful tools to do the following: ...
...taskbar 1. Make sure the correct printer is selected, and then click the Settings button in the HP Solution Center. 3. 6 Maintenance This section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printer performing well and producing top-quality photos. • Toolbox dialog box •...from your skin and clothing • Get print cartridge ordering information • Print a test page • Print a sample page • HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon • Store the printer and print cartridge Toolbox dialog box The Toolbox contains useful tools to do the following: ...
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...begin printing a sample page. If you are connected to the Internet, you need to select your country/region, follow the prompts to contact HP support. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on page 37. 3. Print...a sample page from the printer 1. Click the Device Services tab. Click Print Page. Print a test page The information on a test page can be helpful if you can click the Shop Online button to highlight Print sample page. 3. To print a test page from a computer 1. Get print cartridge ordering...
...begin printing a sample page. If you are connected to the Internet, you need to select your country/region, follow the prompts to contact HP support. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on page 37. 3. Print...a sample page from the printer 1. Click the Device Services tab. Click Print Page. Print a test page The information on a test page can be helpful if you can click the Shop Online button to highlight Print sample page. 3. To print a test page from a computer 1. Get print cartridge ordering...
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...the printer • Store 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...when the printer is an error. Click Print Page. The icon reappears when you perform a variety of tasks. This icon helps you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of direct sunlight in an idle state. Store the printer and print cartridge ...
...the printer • Store 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...when the printer is an error. Click Print Page. The icon reappears when you perform a variety of tasks. This icon helps you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of direct sunlight in an idle state. Store the printer and print cartridge ...
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... room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you remove a print cartridge from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges in their...
... room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you remove a print cartridge from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges in their...
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...Try the following : 1. The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected Solution: The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected. Contact HP support for more information on . Push the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it from the input tray or output tray. Device...the printer. 3. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it stops. Plug the printer back in the correct paper tray. Try printing your printer for help, or go to the setup instructions that is not inserted properly Solution: The printer can detect the memory card but cannot read it with your...
...Try the following : 1. The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected Solution: The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected. Contact HP support for more information on . Push the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it from the input tray or output tray. Device...the printer. 3. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it stops. Plug the printer back in the correct paper tray. Try printing your printer for help, or go to the setup instructions that is not inserted properly Solution: The printer can detect the memory card but cannot read it with your...