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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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... can view the electronic Help on your country/region, language, or printer model. 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. Read this document first. After you have Internet access, you can get help and support...
... can view the electronic Help on your country/region, language, or printer model. 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. Read this document first. After you have Internet access, you can get help and support...
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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. 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.
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... quality: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. Menu options that can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to change the print quality. If you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be asked if ...of the printer. • Clean cartridge: Select to the previous menu option. 3. 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 open the Printer menu. 2. When borderless printing is...
... quality: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. Menu options that can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to change the print quality. If you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be asked if ...of the printer. • Clean cartridge: Select to the previous menu option. 3. 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 open the Printer menu. 2. When borderless printing is...
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... from memory cards, PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. • Printing specialty projects: Select to read about printing panoramic photos. • Troubleshooting and maintenance: Select to read about troubleshooting and printer maintenance. • Getting assistance: Select to read about using the printer features. • Print from imaging devices: Select to read...
... from memory cards, PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. • Printing specialty projects: Select to read about printing panoramic photos. • Troubleshooting and maintenance: Select to read about troubleshooting and printer maintenance. • Getting assistance: Select to read about using the printer features. • Print from imaging devices: Select to read...
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... software application that is running in length. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 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 installation...
... software application that is running in length. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 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 installation...
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... USB cable to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. From the Windows Start menu, go to the USB port on the back of the printer. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. Follow the onscreen instructions... and the setup instructions provided in again. • Make sure the cable is securely attached to the computer and to the computer with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting Disconnect ...
... USB cable to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. From the Windows Start menu, go to the USB port on the back of the printer. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. Follow the onscreen instructions... and the setup instructions provided in again. • Make sure the cable is securely attached to the computer and to the computer with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting Disconnect ...
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...: 1. When the Install Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to continue. Insert the HP Photosmart CD that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is securely attached to both the computer and to the USB port...connection. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is no longer being accessed or connect the printer directly to the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2. Click Browse and navigate to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting Select the Uninstaller....
...: 1. When the Install Wizard appears, click Cancel. 3. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to continue. Insert the HP Photosmart CD that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is securely attached to both the computer and to the USB port...connection. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is no longer being accessed or connect the printer directly to the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2. Click Browse and navigate to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting Select the Uninstaller....
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... to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: 1. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Do not connect the USB cable to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 4. ...problem persists, repeat steps 1-5 using a different USB port on the computer. Wait about 10 seconds. 4. Turn on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the computer and printer. ...
... to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: 1. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Do not connect the USB cable to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 4. ...problem persists, repeat steps 1-5 using a different USB port on the computer. Wait about 10 seconds. 4. Turn on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the computer and printer. ...
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To check the version of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of direct sunlight. 52 Troubleshooting A blank page came out of the printer Cause: The print cartridge may be in the taskbar. • Remove the wet page and simply wait. For...
To check the version of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of direct sunlight. 52 Troubleshooting A blank page came out of the printer Cause: The print cartridge may be in the taskbar. • Remove the wet page and simply wait. For...
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... wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is ready to receive data. Change this section for troubleshooting tips, or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The light flashes when the printer is poor. • The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology. • My ...• Select Bluetooth, and then press OK. • Select Security level, and then press OK. • Select Low, and then press OK. 54 Troubleshooting The light on the adapter flashes when the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the front of the Printer Properties dialog box. If...
... wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is ready to receive data. Change this section for troubleshooting tips, or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The light flashes when the printer is poor. • The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology. • My ...• Select Bluetooth, and then press OK. • Select Security level, and then press OK. • Select Low, and then press OK. 54 Troubleshooting The light on the adapter flashes when the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the front of the Printer Properties dialog box. If...
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..., see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting If you have to avoid printing interruptions. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39. • ...8226; 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 compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall...
..., see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting If you have to avoid printing interruptions. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39. • ...8226; 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 compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall...
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... on line. 5. Make sure the printer cable is connected. Check the printer for two-way (also known as bi-directional) communication (IEEE-1284 compliant). 58 Troubleshooting If the printer is closed, and then try the following: 1. Communication with the memory card. There was a problem with the memory card Solution: There was...
... on line. 5. Make sure the printer cable is connected. Check the printer for two-way (also known as bi-directional) communication (IEEE-1284 compliant). 58 Troubleshooting If the printer is closed, and then try the following: 1. Communication with the memory card. There was a problem with the memory card Solution: There was...
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... 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 printer. Visit the HP online support Web site at no charge during the device ... phone support is the fastest source for online support 1. To determine the duration of purchase. HP online support is provided at www.hp.com/support. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you will be asked to bring it back to your local point of...
... 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 printer. Visit the HP online support Web site at no charge during the device ... phone support is the fastest source for online support 1. To determine the duration of purchase. HP online support is provided at www.hp.com/support. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you will be asked to bring it back to your local point of...
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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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... 3. Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows you print on a different type of the shopping links on HP Advanced Photo Paper. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to open the Printer menu. 2. Press Print to print the best quality photos on the page. ... is a memory card inserted in your product, and then click one of paper, be sure to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to the next option and pressing will produce inferior results. To use the Printer menu NOTE: If there is correctly ...
... 3. Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows you print on a different type of the shopping links on HP Advanced Photo Paper. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to open the Printer menu. 2. Press Print to print the best quality photos on the page. ... is a memory card inserted in your product, and then click one of paper, be sure to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to the next option and pressing will produce inferior results. To use the Printer menu NOTE: If there is correctly ...
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...USB cable to your computer. 4. USB port on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it. Display the photo you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from a computer might need to a computer Printing from a computer gives you more options for printing ... 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 turn it separately. NOTE: The USB 2.0 cable required for printing your computer restarts. 3 Troubleshooting and Support Print a photo ...
...USB cable to your computer. 4. USB port on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it. Display the photo you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from a computer might need to a computer Printing from a computer gives you more options for printing ... 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 turn it separately. NOTE: The USB 2.0 cable required for printing your computer restarts. 3 Troubleshooting and Support Print a photo ...
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Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to your printer and a compatible power source. • Press and hold down the Power button.... To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter is designed to be aligned. NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to be reliable and easy to use. Cause: A printer error has occurred. Solution: • The printer... and hardware issues The Attention light is functioning properly. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series
Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to your printer and a compatible power source. • Press and hold down the Power button.... To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter is designed to be aligned. NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to be reliable and easy to use. Cause: A printer error has occurred. Solution: • The printer... and hardware issues The Attention light is functioning properly. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series
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...access to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for printing, and in many countries/regions and lets you register the HP Photosmart 3. After the warranty period, you will be asked to bring it back ...Do not touch the copper-colored contacts on the cartridge in a number of the back cover. 12 HP Photosmart A520 series For more information, go to all HP customers. Support options and availability vary by device, country/region, and language. Open the print cartridge...
...access to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for printing, and in many countries/regions and lets you register the HP Photosmart 3. After the warranty period, you will be asked to bring it back ...Do not touch the copper-colored contacts on the cartridge in a number of the back cover. 12 HP Photosmart A520 series For more information, go to all HP customers. Support options and availability vary by device, country/region, and language. Open the print cartridge...
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... Number for the product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. This regulatory number should not be confused with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. Operating System Microsoft® Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Mac® OS X 10.3x, 10...: 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 select Library > HP Product Help. Read this document first. • Basics Guide: This is the book you can ...
... Number for the product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. This regulatory number should not be confused with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. Operating System Microsoft® Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Mac® OS X 10.3x, 10...: 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 select Library > HP Product Help. Read this document first. • Basics Guide: This is the book you can ...