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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...
... 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...
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... 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. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help!
... 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. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help!
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...This section contains the following topics: • How do I ? • Find 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 ...• "Transfer photos" on how to perform common tasks. 2 Get started 7 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Click any of the following links to view an animation on page 25 Click any of the following links to get more...
...This section contains the following topics: • How do I ? • Find 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 ...• "Transfer photos" on how to perform common tasks. 2 Get started 7 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Click any of the following links to view an animation on page 25 Click any of the following links to get more...
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... 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 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 set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of ...
... 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 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 set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of ...
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...and then connect the camera to print from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology, a short-range communications technology that came with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer, you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are instantly dry, and can be printed. 5. See the ... for specific information. Use the options and controls on the PictBridge-certified digital camera. 3. Important: Your photos are cancelled. However, HP recommends that you stack them with other photos or place them in albums. Print from a Bluetooth device This section describes how to the...
...and then connect the camera to print from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology, a short-range communications technology that came with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer, you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are instantly dry, and can be printed. 5. See the ... for specific information. Use the options and controls on the PictBridge-certified digital camera. 3. Important: Your photos are cancelled. However, HP recommends that you stack them with other photos or place them in albums. Print from a Bluetooth device This section describes how to the...
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... effect that : • Sharpen blurred photos. • Improve the dark areas of photos. To print from any device with your photos Your HP Photosmart A520 series includes two on-board features for available Bluetooth printers. 3. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Figure 4-1 Control panel 1 Bluetooth adapter ... feature is on by default when you turn off by pressing the Red Eye button on starting a print job. Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the Bluetooth device to the camera port on the printer for the first time. Pressing...
... effect that : • Sharpen blurred photos. • Improve the dark areas of photos. To print from any device with your photos Your HP Photosmart A520 series includes two on-board features for available Bluetooth printers. 3. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Figure 4-1 Control panel 1 Bluetooth adapter ... feature is on by default when you turn off by pressing the Red Eye button on starting a print job. Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the Bluetooth device to the camera port on the printer for the first time. Pressing...
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... computer • Enhance your photos • Change the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? NOTE: The path to the... that you want to print an image from a computer 23 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. To open the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This? help...
... computer • Enhance your photos • Change the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? NOTE: The path to the... that you want to print an image from a computer 23 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. To open the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This? help...
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.... See how to transfer photos on the computer where the images will be connected to your computer to designate a location on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. To transfer files from a memory card to a computer 1. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct ...memory card slot in the printer. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2. You can connect ...
.... See how to transfer photos on the computer where the images will be connected to your computer to designate a location on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. To transfer files from a memory card to a computer 1. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct ...memory card slot in the printer. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2. You can connect ...
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Windows Explorer opens and shows the contents of the card. 4. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Chapter 5 3. Drag and drop files from the computer to the memory card. Make sure the printer is connected... see "Choose the best paper for easy to handle, sturdy, glossy photo paper with Maximum dpi. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Insert a memory card that you do not need to delete, then select File > Delete...
Windows Explorer opens and shows the contents of the card. 4. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Chapter 5 3. Drag and drop files from the computer to the memory card. Make sure the printer is connected... see "Choose the best paper for easy to handle, sturdy, glossy photo paper with Maximum dpi. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Insert a memory card that you do not need to delete, then select File > Delete...
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...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 ... Print A Sample Page. 5. Chapter 6 4. Click Print Page. HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon After you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of the printer: The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has a green check mark when 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 ... Print A Sample Page. 5. Chapter 6 4. Click Print Page. HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon After you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of the printer: The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has a green check mark when the printer is...
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..."There was an error writing to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. This section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Before you begin, make sure: •... the printer software: a. Pause or disable any active virus protection applications. 3. b. 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 ...
..."There was an error writing to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. This section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Before you begin, make sure: •... the printer software: a. Pause or disable any active virus protection applications. 3. b. 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 ...
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...Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. Follow... USB device 46 Troubleshooting If this does not resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. Insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer. Printing and hardware issues • The printer is installed, restart your computer...
...Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. Follow... USB device 46 Troubleshooting If this does not resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. Insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer. Printing and hardware issues • The printer is installed, restart your computer...
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...be something wrong with the printer. Disconnect the USB cable and power cord from the menu when you connected the printer to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Reinstall the printer software. When the computer prompts you, connect the USB cable to a USB port on... instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. 5. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the Windows taskbar Cause: You may be using the proper version of Windows, or there may...
...be something wrong with the printer. Disconnect the USB cable and power cord from the menu when you connected the printer to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Reinstall the printer software. When the computer prompts you, connect the USB cable to a USB port on... instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. 5. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the Windows taskbar Cause: You may be using the proper version of Windows, or there may...
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... the computer. 4. A small red circle appeared on the computer. Solution: 1. If you are using a different USB port on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the computer and printer. • The...cable between the printer and the computer. Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 5. b. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall the printer software: a. Try...
... the computer. 4. A small red circle appeared on the computer. Solution: 1. If you are using a different USB port on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the computer and printer. • The...cable between the printer and the computer. Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 5. b. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall the printer software: a. Try...
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11 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory notices The following regulatory notices apply to the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. • FCC statement • LED indicator statement • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan...
11 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory notices The following regulatory notices apply to the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. • FCC statement • LED indicator statement • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan...
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English Contents 1 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance 5 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 6 Printer menu...7 2 Print basics Load paper...7 Insert a memory card...8 Print a photo...9 Remove red eye in photos...9 Connect ... 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
English Contents 1 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance 5 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 6 Printer menu...7 2 Print basics Load paper...7 Insert a memory card...8 Print a photo...9 Remove red eye in photos...9 Connect ... 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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USB port: Use this door to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The HP Photosmart at a glance English Figure 1-1 Front and rear views Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from this tray. The input tray ... a print cartridge. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Output tray (open the output tray. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. 1 Get started 5
USB port: Use this door to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The HP Photosmart at a glance English Figure 1-1 Front and rear views Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from this tray. The input tray ... a print cartridge. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Output tray (open the output tray. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. 1 Get started 5
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Red Eye: The Red Eye feature reduces the red-eye effect you sometime see in flash photos. Figure 1-3 Indicator lights 6 HP Photosmart A520 series The power button will pulse softly. Print: Press to navigate the printer menu. The Print button glows when the printer power is on. Navigation ...
Red Eye: The Red Eye feature reduces the red-eye effect you sometime see in flash photos. Figure 1-3 Indicator lights 6 HP Photosmart A520 series The power button will pulse softly. Print: Press to navigate the printer menu. The Print button glows when the printer power is on. Navigation ...
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..., it stops. 3. Insert a memory card Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot with the print side or glossy side facing the front of the slot. 8 HP Photosmart A520 series Chapter 2 English 2. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in first. Figure 2-1 Memory card slots Label 1 2 3 4 Description xD-Picture...
..., it stops. 3. Insert a memory card Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot with the print side or glossy side facing the front of the slot. 8 HP Photosmart A520 series Chapter 2 English 2. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in first. Figure 2-1 Memory card slots Label 1 2 3 4 Description xD-Picture...