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...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 print cartridge automatically 38 View estimated ink levels...39 Insert or replace ... your skin and clothing 40 Get print cartridge ordering 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 ...
...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 print cartridge automatically 38 View estimated ink levels...39 Insert or replace ... your skin and clothing 40 Get print cartridge ordering 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 ...
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...started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Click any of the following links...: • 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 57 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39 • "Transfer photos" on page 25 Click any of the following links to get more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and...
...started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Click any of the following links...: • 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 57 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39 • "Transfer photos" on page 25 Click any of the following links to get more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and...
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The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Output tray (closed): Open this port to connect the printer to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Output tray (closed): Open this port to connect the printer to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
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...Select to print a test page containing information about the printer that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Pressing will move to clean the print cartridge. Press Print to open the Printer menu. 2. The default print quality depends on page 12. When borderless printing is useful for checking .... • Print sample page: Select to turn borderless printing On (default) or Off. Press or to select an option. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink and...
...Select to print a test page containing information about the printer that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Pressing will move to clean the print cartridge. Press Print to open the Printer menu. 2. The default print quality depends on page 12. When borderless printing is useful for checking .... • Print sample page: Select to turn borderless printing On (default) or Off. Press or to select an option. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink and...
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... Insert or replace the print cartridge • Remove ink 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 ... page 41 • "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 • "Get print cartridge ordering information" on page 41 • "Configure Bluetooth" on page 20 Maintenance 37 Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. 2. Make sure the correct printer is selected, and then click the...
... Insert or replace the print cartridge • Remove ink 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 ... page 41 • "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 • "Get print cartridge ordering information" on page 41 • "Configure Bluetooth" on page 20 Maintenance 37 Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. 2. Make sure the correct printer is selected, and then click the...
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...Press or to highlight Align cartridge. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. To clean the print cartridge from the printer 1. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. To align the print cartridge from the printer 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the ...input tray. 2. Open the Toolbox dialog box. You can also align the print cartridge at an angle, colors not printing ...
...Press or to highlight Align cartridge. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. To clean the print cartridge from the printer 1. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. To align the print cartridge from the printer 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the ...input tray. 2. Open the Toolbox dialog box. You can also align the print cartridge at an angle, colors not printing ...
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...approximate amount of ink remaining in vivid colors that you are specially formulated and scientifically tested for printing, and in the cartridge after it is used. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. NOTE: Ink from a connected computer 1. For ... 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Damage that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. To view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the...
...approximate amount of ink remaining in vivid colors that you are specially formulated and scientifically tested for printing, and in the cartridge after it is used. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. NOTE: Ink from a connected computer 1. For ... 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Damage that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. To view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the...
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... down and pull outward on page 38 for more information, go in the cradle to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Remove the bright pink tape from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy ... into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to remove it snaps into place. 6. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and you have removed the cardboard from inside the printer. 2. The...
... down and pull outward on page 38 for more information, go in the cradle to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Remove the bright pink tape from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy ... into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to remove it snaps into place. 6. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and you have removed the cardboard from inside the printer. 2. The...
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...Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. Print a test page The information on page 37. 3. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on the page. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Click the Device Services tab. 3. Print a sample page..., choose your country/region, follow the prompts to contact HP support. To print a test page from the printer 1. Click Print a Test Page. 4. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Click Print Cartridge Information. If you are connected to the Internet, you ...
...Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. Print a test page The information on page 37. 3. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on the page. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Click the Device Services tab. 3. Print a sample page..., choose your country/region, follow the prompts to contact HP support. To print a test page from the printer 1. Click Print a Test Page. 4. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Click Print Cartridge Information. If you are connected to the Internet, you ...
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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 the... printer. This icon helps you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes. • If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more information, see...
... 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 the... printer. This icon helps you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes. • If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more information, see...
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... the printer, store it . Follow these tips to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). •...
... the printer, store it . Follow these tips to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). •...
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... lock switch, make sure it is very slow Cause: • You may be drying in the software application. Printing is in the print cartridge. Solution: 1. For more information, see "Print borderless photos" on page 31. Solution: • In the Features tab of the Printer ...high-resolution image. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and choose an appropriate borderless photo paper size. Replace the cartridge if necessary. Printing and hardware issues 51 Solution: From the software application's File menu, select Print, then click Properties and choose ...
... lock switch, make sure it is very slow Cause: • You may be drying in the software application. Printing is in the print cartridge. Solution: 1. For more information, see "Print borderless photos" on page 31. Solution: • In the Features tab of the Printer ...high-resolution image. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and choose an appropriate borderless photo paper size. Replace the cartridge if necessary. Printing and hardware issues 51 Solution: From the software application's File menu, select Print, then click Properties and choose ...
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...Cause: The project you are closed. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Color tab. 3. Try printing again. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. To check the version of ink. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 2. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 41...the page is using the Printer Properties dialog box. 1. 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 Repeat steps 1-3 until all programs except ...
...Cause: The project you are closed. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Color tab. 3. Try printing again. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. To check the version of ink. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 2. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 41...the page is using the Printer Properties dialog box. 1. 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 Repeat steps 1-3 until all programs except ...
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...Cause: You may have used the software application's Page Setup dialog box to clean the print cartridge. Parts of the image and try printing again. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically ...type intended for the output. • You may have selected a low-resolution setting on the wrong side of the Toolbox, click Clean the Print Cartridge. For more information, see "Print a test page" on page 29. Print quality is loaded with the side to be printed facing up. •...
...Cause: You may have used the software application's Page Setup dialog box to clean the print cartridge. Parts of the image and try printing again. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically ...type intended for the output. • You may have selected a low-resolution setting on the wrong side of the Toolbox, click Clean the Print Cartridge. For more information, see "Print a test page" on page 29. Print quality is loaded with the side to be printed facing up. •...
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For a list of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Solution: The photo you printed may be installed on page 65. For better results, set the printer Bluetooth device name using the printer ... meters (30 feet). Click Settings, Print Settings, and then Printer Toolbox. Solution: The printing program installed on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is poor. Solution: The printer may be incorrect. Make sure the correct passkey for the printer is using the Bluetooth wireless connection...
For a list of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Solution: The photo you printed may be installed on page 65. For better results, set the printer Bluetooth device name using the printer ... meters (30 feet). Click Settings, Print Settings, and then Printer Toolbox. Solution: The printing program installed on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is poor. Solution: The printer may be incorrect. Make sure the correct passkey for the printer is using the Bluetooth wireless connection...
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... Solution: The print cartridge may need to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is estimated to avoid printing interruptions. Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to be... printer. • 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 has been lost Low on ink and...
... Solution: The print cartridge may need to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is estimated to avoid printing interruptions. Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to be... printer. • 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 has been lost Low on ink and...
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...is a paper jam Solution: Try the following : 1. Push the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it with your document again. Contact HP support for more information on loading paper. See "Paper basics" on . Remove any paper that is not inserted properly Solution: The printer can detect ... page 15 and refer to the setup instructions that came with the gold contacts facing down . Change the type of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. Try printing your printer for help, or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Remove the memory card and reinsert it stops....
...is a paper jam Solution: Try the following : 1. Push the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it with your document again. Contact HP support for more information on loading paper. See "Paper basics" on . Remove any paper that is not inserted properly Solution: The printer can detect ... page 15 and refer to the setup instructions that came with the gold contacts facing down . Change the type of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. Try printing your printer for help, or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Remove the memory card and reinsert it stops....
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...page. 8 Shop for ink supplies For a list of print cartridge numbers, see a list of original HP printing supplies that are compatible with the HP Photosmart. If it is not supported in all the print cartridges. To order print cartridges from the HP Web site. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the... then click Printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart to find out the correct print cartridge reorder numbers for Supplies. You can also open the Printer Toolbox from your device and purchase print...
...page. 8 Shop for ink supplies For a list of print cartridge numbers, see a list of original HP printing supplies that are compatible with the HP Photosmart. If it is not supported in all the print cartridges. To order print cartridges from the HP Web site. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the... then click Printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart to find out the correct print cartridge reorder numbers for Supplies. You can also open the Printer Toolbox from your device and purchase print...
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...Specifications Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Margins Borderless printing: Top 0.0 mm (0.0 inch); Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing L-size cards 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) L-size cards with tab 90 x 127... inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) 10 sheets of 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) photo paper for information on estimated cartridge yields. Chapter 10 (continued) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm 20 sheets of photo paper, maximum thickness tab (4 x 6 inches...
...Specifications Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Margins Borderless printing: Top 0.0 mm (0.0 inch); Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing L-size cards 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) L-size cards with tab 90 x 127... inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) 10 sheets of 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) photo paper for information on estimated cartridge yields. Chapter 10 (continued) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm 20 sheets of photo paper, maximum thickness tab (4 x 6 inches...
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... resources by Users in Private Households in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge. For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in the European Union Paper use of recycled paper according to DIN...
... resources by Users in Private Households in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge. For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in the European Union Paper use of recycled paper according to DIN...