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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... 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 Bluetooth printing problems......
... 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... 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 Bluetooth printing problems......
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...electronic Help on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. See "How to use the printer without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. Chapter 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...
...electronic Help on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. See "How to use the printer without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. Chapter 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...
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How to use the Printer menu NOTE: If there is a memory card inserted in the card slots, remove it to information for common printing tasks. 1 Navigation arrows 2 Print 3 Cancel TIP: The menu contains many useful commands and options, but common functions, such as printing, are usually available with a single button press on the printer control panel. Printer menus 11 To use the Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows you to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to access the Printer menu.
How to use the Printer menu NOTE: If there is a memory card inserted in the card slots, remove it to information for common printing tasks. 1 Navigation arrows 2 Print 3 Cancel TIP: The menu contains many useful commands and options, but common functions, such as printing, are usually available with a single button press on the printer control panel. Printer menus 11 To use the Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows you to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to access the Printer menu.
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... No). After cleaning, you will be asked if you want to continue to open the Printer menu. 2. Menu options that can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. Select... HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to select an option. Chapter 2 1. Press Print to turn borderless printing On (...
... No). After cleaning, you will be asked if you want to continue to open the Printer menu. 2. Menu options that can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. Select... HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to select an option. Chapter 2 1. Press Print to turn borderless printing On (...
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...PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. • Printing specialty projects: Select to read about printing panoramic photos. • Troubleshooting and maintenance: Select to read tips that can help with the printer. The printer screen displays text in the language you obtain.... • Printer features: Select to read about using the printer features. • Print from imaging devices: Select to read about troubleshooting and printer maintenance. • Getting assistance: Select to read about printing from Select language and Select country/region. The menu lists paper...
...PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. • Printing specialty projects: Select to read about printing panoramic photos. • Troubleshooting and maintenance: Select to read tips that can help with the printer. The printer screen displays text in the language you obtain.... • Printer features: Select to read about using the printer features. • Print from imaging devices: Select to read about troubleshooting and printer maintenance. • Getting assistance: Select to read about printing from Select language and Select country/region. The menu lists paper...
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...in the background on the computer that prevented a successful software installation. This section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Uninstall the printer software: a. Reinstall the printer software according to... Dot4" message appeared Cause: The printer software may cause errors. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues •...
...in the background on the computer that prevented a successful software installation. This section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Uninstall the printer software: a. Reinstall the printer software according to... Dot4" message appeared Cause: The printer software may cause errors. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues •...
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...HP Photosmart. When the uninstall is not installed. Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520.... • Restart the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Connect the power cord to the computer with the HP Photosmart. If it is securely attached to the computer and to the USB port on . • The printout did ...
...HP Photosmart. When the uninstall is not installed. Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520.... • Restart the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Connect the power cord to the computer with the HP Photosmart. If it is securely attached to the computer and to the USB port on . • The printout did ...
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... cannot grasp the edge of the printer. • Make sure that came with the printer. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is no longer being accessed or connect the printer directly to the computer. Solution: 1. From...the Uninstaller.bat file and click Open. 6. When the Install Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. Insert the HP Photosmart CD that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is securely attached to both the computer ...to remove it, try to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting Solution: • Make sure the USB cable is turned on the printer.
... cannot grasp the edge of the printer. • Make sure that came with the printer. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is no longer being accessed or connect the printer directly to the computer. Solution: 1. From...the Uninstaller.bat file and click Open. 6. When the Install Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. Insert the HP Photosmart CD that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is securely attached to both the computer ...to remove it, try to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting Solution: • Make sure the USB cable is turned on the printer.
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... seconds. 4. From the Windows Start menu, go to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Reinstall the printer software and follow the onscreen instructions. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Turn on the computer. If the problem persists...
... seconds. 4. From the Windows Start menu, go to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Reinstall the printer software and follow the onscreen instructions. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Turn on the computer. If the problem persists...
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... the print cartridge if necessary. Cause: The printer might be out of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of direct sunlight. 52 Troubleshooting Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 2. Repeat steps 1-3 until all programs except Windows Explorer and Systray are printing is...
... the print cartridge if necessary. Cause: The printer might be out of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of direct sunlight. 52 Troubleshooting Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 2. Repeat steps 1-3 until all programs except Windows Explorer and Systray are printing is...
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...ready to receive data. The light flashes when the printer is clear, free of the Printer Properties dialog box. Change this section for troubleshooting tips, or go to Not visible. The light on the printer. Make sure the paper is ready to receive data. • ..., and then press OK. • Select Low, and then press OK. 54 Troubleshooting Select the appropriate paper type on the front of the Printer Properties dialog box. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came with your device with Bluetooth wireless technology. •...
...ready to receive data. The light flashes when the printer is clear, free of the Printer Properties dialog box. Change this section for troubleshooting tips, or go to Not visible. The light on the printer. Make sure the paper is ready to receive data. • ..., and then press OK. • Select Low, and then press OK. 54 Troubleshooting Select the appropriate paper type on the front of the Printer Properties dialog box. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came with your device with Bluetooth wireless technology. •...
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...Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is old or damaged Solution: The print cartridge may need to avoid printing interruptions. Try the following..., see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting If you have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to be replaced soon. Chapter ...
...Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is old or damaged Solution: The print cartridge may need to avoid printing interruptions. Try the following..., see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting If you have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to be replaced soon. Chapter ...
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... or more different types of memory cards inserted simultaneously. Check the printer for two-way (also known as bi-directional) communication (IEEE-1284 compliant). 58 Troubleshooting Make sure the printer cable is off and then on and that your pictures directly to start printing. If the printer is firmly connected to...
... or more different types of memory cards inserted simultaneously. Check the printer for two-way (also known as bi-directional) communication (IEEE-1284 compliant). 58 Troubleshooting Make sure the printer cable is off and then on and that your pictures directly to start printing. If the printer is firmly connected to...
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... it back to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for online support 1. This section contains information on the following: • Check the HP support Web site first • HP support by phone For a list of support phone numbers, see the phone number list...
... it back to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for online support 1. This section contains information on the following: • Check the HP support Web site first • HP support by phone For a list of support phone numbers, see the phone number list...
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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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... open the Printer menu. 2. The input tray opens automatically. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Other photo papers will move to the previous menu option. 3. Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows..., and then click one of paper, be sure to select an option. Press Print to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to print the best quality photos on changing the paper type, see the onscreen Help. It is especially designed...
... open the Printer menu. 2. The input tray opens automatically. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Other photo papers will move to the previous menu option. 3. Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows..., and then click one of paper, be sure to select an option. Press Print to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to print the best quality photos on changing the paper type, see the onscreen Help. It is especially designed...
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... CD-ROM drive and double-click it on by default when you want to purchase it separately. Remove red eye in photos The HP Photosmart A520 series includes a red-eye reduction function that fixes that redeye effect that sometime occurs in the box with the printer, so you ... the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from a computer gives you are prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions until 1. Wait several minutes while the files load. If you can turn on the printer. connect the other end to the USB port on your computer restarts. 3 Troubleshooting and Support...
... CD-ROM drive and double-click it on by default when you want to purchase it separately. Remove red eye in photos The HP Photosmart A520 series includes a red-eye reduction function that fixes that redeye effect that sometime occurs in the box with the printer, so you ... the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from a computer gives you are prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions until 1. Wait several minutes while the files load. If you can turn on the printer. connect the other end to the USB port on your computer restarts. 3 Troubleshooting and Support...
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... www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Try the following solutions. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series... for instructions. Solution: • The paper may be loaded correctly. Read the printer screen for instructions. Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is working properly. Cause: A printer error has occurred. If you are traveling abroad, make certain the power source...
... www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Try the following solutions. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series... for instructions. Solution: • The paper may be loaded correctly. Read the printer screen for instructions. Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is working properly. Cause: A printer error has occurred. If you are traveling abroad, make certain the power source...
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... the HP Photosmart 3. Check the documentation that are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the print cartridge. 4. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you have removed the cardboard from inside of the back cover. 12 HP Photosmart A520 series NOTE...to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the label on the inside the printer. 2....
... the HP Photosmart 3. Check the documentation that are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the print cartridge. 4. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you have removed the cardboard from inside of the back cover. 12 HP Photosmart A520 series NOTE...to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the label on the inside the printer. 2....
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... how to use the printer with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer: • Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP or Vista, select All Programs) > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Photosmart Help. • Mac: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then...
... how to use the printer with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer: • Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP or Vista, select All Programs) > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Photosmart Help. • Mac: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then...