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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... Store the print cartridges...43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems...54 Device messages...55 8 Shop for ink supplies...59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 61 HP support by phone...61 Phone support period...61 ...
...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... Store the print cartridges...43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems...54 Device messages...55 8 Shop for ink supplies...59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 61 HP support by phone...61 Phone support period...61 ...
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... 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. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your computer: www... explains how to use the Printer menu" on page 11 for information on select topics. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information.
... 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. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your computer: www... explains how to use the Printer menu" on page 11 for information on select topics. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information.
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... how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to a computer • Enhance your photos • Change the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains... File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. The Printer Properties dialog box is controlled by the printer software you installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. help Use the What's This? To change the print settings and to change the print settings...
... how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to a computer • Enhance your photos • Change the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains... File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. The Printer Properties dialog box is controlled by the printer software you installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. help Use the What's This? To change the print settings and to change the print settings...
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... site for printer software updates. • If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you have the latest features and improvements. help Use What's This? From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or...
... site for printer software updates. • If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you have the latest features and improvements. help Use What's This? From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or...
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... . 3. In addition you wish to transfer to the computer. 2. Turn off the camera if it is on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Make sure the printer is connected to the printer. Insert a memory card that contains non-photo files into...
... . 3. In addition you wish to transfer to the computer. 2. Turn off the camera if it is on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Make sure the printer is connected to the printer. Insert a memory card that contains non-photo files into...
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...the print job" on the devices you have installed and their capabilities, you see "Paper basics" on page 15 for print jobs, such as index cards. Depending on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of the printer software,... you performed the default installation of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in creative ways If you also installed the Photosmart Essential software. Verify the printer...
...the print job" on the devices you have installed and their capabilities, you see "Paper basics" on page 15 for print jobs, such as index cards. Depending on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of the printer software,... you performed the default installation of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in creative ways If you also installed the Photosmart Essential software. Verify the printer...
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Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box" on page 37. 3. Remove any memory card, if inserted. ...that print at other times to begin cleaning the print cartridge. 4. CAUTION: Clean the print cartridge only when necessary. If the print cartridge is installed. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Follow the onscreen instructions. Press Print to clean the cartridge automatically: To clean the print cartridge from the printer 1....
Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box" on page 37. 3. Remove any memory card, if inserted. ...that print at other times to begin cleaning the print cartridge. 4. CAUTION: Clean the print cartridge only when necessary. If the print cartridge is installed. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Follow the onscreen instructions. Press Print to clean the cartridge automatically: To clean the print cartridge from the printer 1....
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... addition, some residual ink is left in the printer either from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance... true-to print black-and-white and color photos. Also, note that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the cartridge after it is used in the printing process in a ...
... addition, some residual ink is left in the printer either from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance... true-to print black-and-white and color photos. Also, note that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the cartridge after it is used in the printing process in a ...
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... 38 for more information, go in first. CAUTION: Always use cold water to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the print cartridge. 4. Push the ...lets you have removed the cardboard from the cartridge. Hold the replacement cartridge with an abrasive soap. Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on top. Remove the bright pink tape from inside the printer. 2. Wash the fabric in cold ...
... 38 for more information, go in first. CAUTION: Always use cold water to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the print cartridge. 4. Push the ...lets you have removed the cardboard from the cartridge. Hold the replacement cartridge with an abrasive soap. Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on top. Remove the bright pink tape from inside the printer. 2. Wash the fabric in cold ...
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... printer. Click Print A Sample Page. 5. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon shows the status of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon from the following menu items: • HP Photosmart A520 series > About: View the printer software version, installed printers, and the printer name and serial...
... printer. Click Print A Sample Page. 5. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon shows the status of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon from the following menu items: • HP Photosmart A520 series > About: View the printer software version, installed printers, and the printer name and serial...
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...until they are ready to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in their original sealed packages until you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Store ...the printer and print cartridge 43 This allows the printer to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you unplug the power cord. Follow these tips to store the print cartridges properly...
...until they are ready to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in their original sealed packages until you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Store ...the printer and print cartridge 43 This allows the printer to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you unplug the power cord. Follow these tips to store the print cartridges properly...
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.... • You are using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in the background on the computer that came with the printer. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages Software...
.... • You are using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in the background on the computer that came with the printer. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages Software...
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Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. When the uninstall is not installed. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. b. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with a USB cable • The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon does not appear in the Windows taskbar • The...
Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. When the uninstall is not installed. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. b. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with a USB cable • The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon does not appear in the Windows taskbar • The...
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If an HP Photosmart dialog box is no longer being accessed or connect ...paper. • Press OK to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting Solution: 1. Click OK to continue. When the Install Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. The computer and printer lost communication Cause: • The computer might not be connected...installing the software or before the software prompted you cannot grasp the edge of the printer. • Make sure that came with the printer. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to the CD-ROM drive. 5. Insert the HP Photosmart...
If an HP Photosmart dialog box is no longer being accessed or connect ...paper. • Press OK to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting Solution: 1. Click OK to continue. When the Install Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. The computer and printer lost communication Cause: • The computer might not be connected...installing the software or before the software prompted you cannot grasp the edge of the printer. • Make sure that came with the printer. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to the CD-ROM drive. 5. Insert the HP Photosmart...
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... printer and the computer was connected to the USB port on the computer. 3. Connect the printer directly to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the Windows taskbar Cause: You may be something wrong with a USB cable. Reinstall the printer software...
... printer and the computer was connected to the USB port on the computer. 3. Connect the printer directly to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the Windows taskbar Cause: You may be something wrong with a USB cable. Reinstall the printer software...
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...passkey for the printer is entered in order to a computer: • Low on the computer. Solution: The photo you printed may be installed on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 Solution: The printing...using the printer Toolbox. Click Settings, Print Settings, and then Printer Toolbox. For a list of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Photos taken with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those found in the Device Name box Device messages The following instructions to ...
...passkey for the printer is entered in order to a computer: • Low on the computer. Solution: The photo you printed may be installed on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 Solution: The printing...using the printer Toolbox. Click Settings, Print Settings, and then Printer Toolbox. For a list of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Photos taken with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those found in the Device Name box Device messages The following instructions to ...
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... electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Try the following : • Replace refilled...the cartridge. If you have to avoid printing interruptions. The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall ...
... electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Try the following : • Replace refilled...the cartridge. If you have to avoid printing interruptions. The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall ...
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10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP...® Internet Explorer® 5.01 Service Pack 2 or higher Connectivity • Available USB port and USB cable • Internet access recommended Printer specifications Media Types HP Advanced Photo Paper (recommended) Cards (index, A6, L-size) Media Sizes Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Paper Tray One 10 x 15 ...
10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP...® Internet Explorer® 5.01 Service Pack 2 or higher Connectivity • Available USB port and USB cable • Internet access recommended Printer specifications Media Types HP Advanced Photo Paper (recommended) Cards (index, A6, L-size) Media Sizes Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Paper Tray One 10 x 15 ...
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... in photos...9 Connect to a computer...9 Install the software and connect the USB cable 9 3 Troubleshooting and Support Printing and hardware issues 10 Insert or replace the print cartridge 11 Support process...12 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 Environmental statements...13 Find more information...13 Printer specifications...13 HP Warranty...15 4 HP Photosmart A520 series
... in photos...9 Connect to a computer...9 Install the software and connect the USB cable 9 3 Troubleshooting and Support Printing and hardware issues 10 Insert or replace the print cartridge 11 Support process...12 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 Environmental statements...13 Find more information...13 Printer specifications...13 HP Warranty...15 4 HP Photosmart A520 series
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... Display the photo you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from the printer (using this feature, you more options for printing from a computer might not be included in flash photos. Remove red eye in photos The HP Photosmart A520 series includes a red-eye reduction...finished and your computer, you want to print a photo using the USB port on each installation 3. If you want to your computer. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your images. If the Install Wizard does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on the inserted memory card. 2. Insert...
... Display the photo you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from the printer (using this feature, you more options for printing from a computer might not be included in flash photos. Remove red eye in photos The HP Photosmart A520 series includes a red-eye reduction...finished and your computer, you want to print a photo using the USB port on each installation 3. If you want to your computer. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your images. If the Install Wizard does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on the inserted memory card. 2. Insert...