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Question posted by Anonymous-128131 on January 5th, 2014

When The Printer Us Low On Color Ink Do You Have To Replace All Three Colors ?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on January 6th, 2014 10:28 AM
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No, you only need to replace the color that's low. It should tell you which one needs to be replaced.

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Reference Guide - Page 1

...printer software installation. Electronic Help The electronic Help is used in the printing process in several ways, including in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Windows: After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Photosmart 5520...process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for your device. Mac: Insert the ...
Reference Guide - Page 2

... to the previous screen. 5. Make sure your HP Photosmart English Control panel buttons: 1. Home: Returns you to...such as maps, coloring pages, puzzles, and more advanced features. 14. Copy: Make 1-sided or 2-sided color or black copies...Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by touching Email, Memory Card, or Computer. Refer to the message on , but the printer is on the printer...
Reference Guide - Page 6

...FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The customer may also have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to products with . 1 ...some governments outside the product's specifications; or c. English HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to HP. 8. b. c. HP...
User Guide - Page 3

... 1 HP Photosmart 5520 series Help...3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control...ink levels...25 Clean printhead automatically...25 Clean ink smear...25 Replace the cartridges...26 Align printer...27 Order ink supplies...28 Cartridge warranty information...28 Tips for working with cartridges...29 8 Connectivity Add the HP Photosmart to a network...31 Connect wirelessly to the printer...
User Guide - Page 7

... • Control panel features • Status lights and buttons Printer parts • Front and top views of HP Photosmart 5520 series Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Memory card light 4 Memory card slot 5 ... 18 Cartridge access area 19 Paper path cover • Rear view of HP Photosmart 5520 series Get to know the HP...
User Guide - Page 8

...on the printer. 2 Help: On the Home screen, shows all Help topics. Control panel features Touch the directional buttons to access and print information from the web, such as coupons, coloring pages, ... light and button 6 Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is less than the minimum expected ink level. 9 Settings icon: Opens the Settings menu...
User Guide - Page 14

.... NOTE: If you want to the Wireless Direct name (for example: HP-print-xx-Photosmart-5520). 3. To purchase HP papers, go to print fun and useful pages. Print 12 Print...device. Chapter 4 Print Quick Forms Use HP Quick Forms to Shop for Products and Services and select ink, toner and paper. Use the right directional button to the printer without a wireless router, from your printer...
User Guide - Page 17

...matte). Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any inkjet printer. Features an instant-dry finish for the type of envelopes down . It is available in 8.5 x...-width guide to a store processed photo. Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for easy handling without smudging.
User Guide - Page 18

... for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look and feel more information on printing documents, photos, or envelopes from your HP printer. HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is a high-quality multifunction paper made with your digital photos. Great...
User Guide - Page 19

... dialog box, choose the Paper Type/Quality pane, click Color Options, and then choose Grayscale from the Home screen. • If you produce great results, time after time. • Make sure the cartridges have sufficient ink. If the Print dialog does not show printer options, click the blue disclosure triangle next to your...
User Guide - Page 22

...and using a computer, by sending an email and attachments to your computer or mobile device, anywhere and anytime. Use HP Print Apps Print pages from the web, without ...ePrintCenter. Click here to add your printer's email address. 3. d. You can print coloring pages, calendars, puzzles, recipes, maps, and more apps. When prompted, enter the printer code to go /ePrintCenter, click the...
User Guide - Page 24

... original. ❑ Lift the lid on the right front corner of copies. ❑ If the 2-Sided option is open. Start copy. ❑ Touch Black or Color. c. Load paper. ❑ Load full-size paper in the paper tray. ❑ Make sure the paper tray is pushed back in and the paper tray...
User Guide - Page 25

...to a computer or memory card You can scan to a computer from the printer software on a wireless network or through a USB cable. Lift the lid ...printer display or from the printer display, make sure the printer is connected to specify paper size, paper type, quality, or other settings. Scanning from the printer display 1. Copy and scan c. a. Start copy. ❑ Touch Black or Color...
User Guide - Page 27

... levels • Clean printhead automatically • Clean ink smear • Replace the cartridges • Align printer • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information • Tips for working with cartridges Work with cartridges 25 NOTE: 1 If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to be loaded and will print. You do not...
User Guide - Page 29

... for best print quality. You can align printer either from the printer display or from the printer software. Match color icons, then slide the cartridge into the slot until it off. d. b. Related topics • Order ink supplies on page 29 Align printer After you insert new cartridges, align the printer for working with cartridges c. Close the cartridge...
User Guide - Page 30

... the product is not supported in your computer, click All Programs, click HP. b. Click the HP Photosmart 5520 series folder, click HP Photosmart 5520 series. Follow the instruction on ink alert messages. Under Print, double-click Maintain Your Printer. If it is not depleted and the end of warranty date, in YYYY/MM format, may be...
User Guide - Page 31

... you receive a low ink alert message, consider getting replacement cartridges This avoids possible printing delays. Work with cartridges For a copy of each cartridge to the color and icon for each slot. Leaving caps on page 27 for more information. • Make sure the printhead is clean. See Align printer on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. •...
User Guide - Page 42

...assist in the paper tray. If you are ink smears on your computer, click All Programs,...Photosmart 5520 series, click HP Photosmart 5520 series, click the Help button, and then double-click HP Print Diagnostic Utility. Click here to go online for more information • If printouts show misaligned colors or lines, try the following to improve print quality: • Use the printer...
User Guide - Page 45

... its sides with the bottom pointing up and locate the electrical contacts on the bottom of copper or gold-colored metal on the ink cartridge. The electrical contacts are in damage to the ink label part of the product longer than 30 minutes. Make sure that power is not recommended to leave the...
User Guide - Page 46

... a set of four copper or gold-colored pins positioned to install the SETUP cartridges during the initial product setup causes an error. Close the access door, and check if the error message has gone away. See Replace the cartridges on the ink cartridge. f. Click here to complete printer setup. Use a dry swab or lint...

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