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...67 FCC statement...68 LED indicator statement...68 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 68 Notice to users in Japan about power cord 69 Notice to users in Korea...69 Notice to users in the European Economic Area 69 Environmental product stewardship program 69 Paper use...70... Plastics...70 Material safety data sheets 70 Recycling program...70 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 70 Energy consumption...70 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union...71 3
...67 FCC statement...68 LED indicator statement...68 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 68 Notice to users in Japan about power cord 69 Notice to users in Korea...69 Notice to users in the European Economic Area 69 Environmental product stewardship program 69 Paper use...70... Plastics...70 Material safety data sheets 70 Recycling program...70 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 70 Energy consumption...70 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union...71 3
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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. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. 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. USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
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. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. 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. USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
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...the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you are needed. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. If the plastic tape has been removed from drying out. •...cycle before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Store the print cartridges When you unplug the power cord. Store the printer and print cartridge 43 The printer stores the print cartridges in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from...
...the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you are needed. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. If the plastic tape has been removed from drying out. •...cycle before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Store the print cartridges When you unplug the power cord. Store the printer and print cartridge 43 The printer stores the print cartridges in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from...
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Reinstall the printer software. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then plug it is not installed. If it in again. •...your computer's CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup program. 2. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. If this does not resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. b. Connect the power cord to the computer with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting Follow the onscreen ...
Reinstall the printer software. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then plug it is not installed. If it in again. •...your computer's CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup program. 2. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. If this does not resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. b. Connect the power cord to the computer with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting Follow the onscreen ...
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...• The printer may be plugged into a power strip that the power adapter is working properly. If it to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. Printing and hardware issues 47 To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter is turned off. Do not attempt to ... the paper from the back of the printed document are missing or are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. • Lift the input tray up , then the power cord is functioning properly. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam: • If...
...• The printer may be plugged into a power strip that the power adapter is working properly. If it to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. Printing and hardware issues 47 To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter is turned off. Do not attempt to ... the paper from the back of the printed document are missing or are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. • Lift the input tray up , then the power cord is functioning properly. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam: • If...
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... to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting The Found New Hardware Wizard did not recognize the printer when it . Insert the HP Photosmart CD that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is turned on the printer. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to continue....3. The printer checks for paper in the paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper. • Press OK to the printer. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is displayed, click Retry to try the following: • Turn off the printer. • Turn on . • Wait until ...
... to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting The Found New Hardware Wizard did not recognize the printer when it . Insert the HP Photosmart CD that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is turned on the printer. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to continue....3. The printer checks for paper in the paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper. • Press OK to the printer. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is displayed, click Retry to try the following: • Turn off the printer. • Turn on . • Wait until ...
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... Windows Taskbar. Click Continue to uninstall the files created when you , connect the USB cable to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Disconnect the USB cable and power cord from the menu when you right-clicked the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: You may be something wrong with a USB cable...
... Windows Taskbar. Click Continue to uninstall the files created when you , connect the USB cable to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Disconnect the USB cable and power cord from the menu when you right-clicked the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: You may be something wrong with a USB cable...
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... plug it directly to the computer to verify communication. 5. Solution: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait about 10 seconds. 4. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall the printer software: a. Restart the computer. 8. Reinstall...Unknown device message appeared Cause: • Static electricity may have built up in again. 3. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Do not connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer. Try printing again. Solution: 1. Connect...
... plug it directly to the computer to verify communication. 5. Solution: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait about 10 seconds. 4. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall the printer software: a. Restart the computer. 8. Reinstall...Unknown device message appeared Cause: • Static electricity may have built up in again. 3. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Do not connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer. Try printing again. Solution: 1. Connect...
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...; 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 • Notice to users in Japan about power cord • Notice to users in Korea • Notice to users in the...
...; 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 • Notice to users in Japan about power cord • Notice to users in Korea • Notice to users in the...
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Dissimilar materials have been designed to access quickly for recycling has been incorporated into this product. Notice to users in Japan about power cord Notice to users in Korea Notice to users in the European Economic Area Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard is committed to a minimum while ensuring ...
Dissimilar materials have been designed to access quickly for recycling has been incorporated into this product. Notice to users in Japan about power cord Notice to users in Korea Notice to users in the European Economic Area Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard is committed to a minimum while ensuring ...
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Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Print cartridge door (closed ): Load paper here. USB port: Use this tray. Input tray (closed ): Open this door to a ...Collect your printed photos from here. Open the output tray first. 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 port to connect the printer to insert or replace a print cartridge. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here.
Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Print cartridge door (closed ): Load paper here. USB port: Use this tray. Input tray (closed ): Open this door to a ...Collect your printed photos from here. Open the output tray first. 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 port to connect the printer to insert or replace a print cartridge. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here.
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...• Check the printer screen for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. If you are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. • Check that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of the... working properly. If you are traveling abroad, make certain the power source in the input tray and that the power adapter is connected to a computer, check the computer monitor for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is plugged in, but it fails to light,...
...• Check the printer screen for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. If you are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. • Check that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of the... working properly. If you are traveling abroad, make certain the power source in the input tray and that the power adapter is connected to a computer, check the computer monitor for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is plugged in, but it fails to light,...
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... Make sure the print quality setting is poor. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on and the power cord is not covered by the HP warranty. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to a higher photo resolution. • Make sure you leave the printed surface of photo paper for instructions ... on page 7. • Reduce the size of ink. Plug the printer back in the input tray. 4. For best print quality, HP recommends that the power is on page 11. • The print cartridge may have selected the correct paper type. Make sure that you are using the correct...
... Make sure the print quality setting is poor. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on and the power cord is not covered by the HP warranty. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to a higher photo resolution. • Make sure you leave the printed surface of photo paper for instructions ... on page 7. • Reduce the size of ink. Plug the printer back in the input tray. 4. For best print quality, HP recommends that the power is on page 11. • The print cartridge may have selected the correct paper type. Make sure that you are using the correct...