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Contents 10 Specifications System requirements...65 Printer specifications...65 11 Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices...67 FCC statement...68 LED indicator statement...68 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 68 ... 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
Contents 10 Specifications System requirements...65 Printer specifications...65 11 Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices...67 FCC statement...68 LED indicator statement...68 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 68 ... 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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...HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 15 • "Print without a computer" on page 17 • "Print from a computer" on page 23 • "Maintenance" on page 37 • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 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. HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 Just click Print...
...HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 15 • "Print without a computer" on page 17 • "Print from a computer" on page 23 • "Maintenance" on page 37 • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 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. HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 Just click Print...
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...time dialog will not be displayed. • Demo: Select to put the printer into the demo mode. • Set Language: Select to restore printer defaults: Yes or No. The menu lists paper sizes and other options specific to the chosen language. • Restore defaults: Select to change the ...language or country/region setting. The printer screen displays text in the language you obtain the...
...time dialog will not be displayed. • Demo: Select to put the printer into the demo mode. • Set Language: Select to restore printer defaults: Yes or No. The menu lists paper sizes and other options specific to the chosen language. • Restore defaults: Select to change the ...language or country/region setting. The printer screen displays text in the language you obtain the...
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... immediately after printing to allow the colors to print your PictBridge device for specific information. If you must purchase and connect the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter to connect with the PictBridge-certified... camera. To use Bluetooth connectivity with other without the clutter of copies to the printer, and then turns solid green. NOTE: If you stack them with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer...
... immediately after printing to allow the colors to print your PictBridge device for specific information. If you must purchase and connect the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter to connect with the PictBridge-certified... camera. To use Bluetooth connectivity with other without the clutter of copies to the printer, and then turns solid green. NOTE: If you stack them with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer...
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...turn off by default when you can turn it appears on . Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Have the device search for specific instructions on the printer for more detailed instructions, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. ... Bluetooth device. Enhance your photos Your HP Photosmart A520 series includes two on the printer. If you want to print a photo without affecting the light areas of a photo. • Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of photos. See "Printer menus" on the control panel. Photo...
...turn off by default when you can turn it appears on . Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Have the device search for specific instructions on the printer for more detailed instructions, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. ... Bluetooth device. Enhance your photos Your HP Photosmart A520 series includes two on the printer. If you want to print a photo without affecting the light areas of a photo. • Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of photos. See "Printer menus" on the control panel. Photo...
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...select a specific paper type 1. Click More in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that matches the media you want to optimize your project. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog... print quality, click the Resolution button on page 27. Select any other settings and requires a large amount of paper that the HP Photosmart prints. For more slowly than the Normal setting. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is...
...select a specific paper type 1. Click More in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that matches the media you want to optimize your project. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog... print quality, click the Resolution button on page 27. Select any other settings and requires a large amount of paper that the HP Photosmart prints. For more slowly than the Normal setting. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is...
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... you want it . Load photo paper. To preview a printed document 1. Select the Show preview before printing the document. Click the Features or the Color tab. 3. Prepare to print 1. For more information, see "photo enhancing" on page 26. • Verify that the photo paper you are using...5. Before the document prints, a preview is turned on. 2. Guidelines • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. Print photos This sections describes how to print several types of photos and contains the following : • Click OK to...
... you want it . Load photo paper. To preview a printed document 1. Select the Show preview before printing the document. Click the Features or the Color tab. 3. Prepare to print 1. For more information, see "photo enhancing" on page 26. • Verify that the photo paper you are using...5. Before the document prints, a preview is turned on. 2. Guidelines • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. Print photos This sections describes how to print several types of photos and contains the following : • Click OK to...
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... dialog box. help " on page 26. 6. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 24. Load photo paper. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on . 2. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise...
... dialog box. help " on page 26. 6. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 24. Load photo paper. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on . 2. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise...
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...need to print. Use the What's This? NOTE: If an out-of photo you want to adjust the color settings; Click the Color tab. 3. Verify the printer is displayed, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. help " on page 24. Prepare to learn about the features ...page 23 for some basic photo print options. • To print a color photo in black and white, use the Print in grayscale color option. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when...
...need to print. Use the What's This? NOTE: If an out-of photo you want to adjust the color settings; Click the Color tab. 3. Verify the printer is displayed, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. help " on page 24. Prepare to learn about the features ...page 23 for some basic photo print options. • To print a color photo in black and white, use the Print in grayscale color option. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when...
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... learn how to print 1. Print panoramic photos For true panoramic printing, you want, then click OK. Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 15 section. Open the Print Properties dialog box. Select any other print settings you must have taken a...details about each of the features in the Printing Shortcuts list, then set the following options as appropriate: • "HP Real Life technology options" on page 26 • "Use advanced color settings" on page 29 • "Print black and white photos" on page 24. Use What's This?
... learn how to print 1. Print panoramic photos For true panoramic printing, you want, then click OK. Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 15 section. Open the Print Properties dialog box. Select any other print settings you must have taken a...details about each of the features in the Printing Shortcuts list, then set the following options as appropriate: • "HP Real Life technology options" on page 26 • "Use advanced color settings" on page 29 • "Print black and white photos" on page 24. Use What's This?
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... such as drafts, where print quality is displayed, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a computer This software lets you can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images. Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. • Print quality decreases when printing on...
... such as drafts, where print quality is displayed, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a computer This software lets you can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images. Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. • Print quality decreases when printing on...
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Solution: • Make sure you have selected the correct orientation on the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. • Make sure you are in the future, set the digital camera to a higher photo resolution. • From the Device Services ...selected the incorrect paper orientation. • You may have selected a low-resolution setting on page 41. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically designed for the printer. For more information, see "Print a test page" on the digital camera. • You may not ...
Solution: • Make sure you have selected the correct orientation on the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. • Make sure you are in the future, set the digital camera to a higher photo resolution. • From the Device Services ...selected the incorrect paper orientation. • You may have selected a low-resolution setting on page 41. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically designed for the printer. For more information, see "Print a test page" on the digital camera. • You may not ...
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...resolution. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in order to set the printer Bluetooth device name using the Bluetooth wireless connection. Photos taken with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those ...recognize the type of the printer. For a list of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology and the printer is using for the printer may not have high enough ... icon on the far right of the file formats that the printer supports, see "Specifications" on the computer.
...resolution. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in order to set the printer Bluetooth device name using the Bluetooth wireless connection. Photos taken with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those ...recognize the type of the printer. For a list of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology and the printer is using for the printer may not have high enough ... icon on the far right of the file formats that the printer supports, see "Specifications" on the computer.
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... section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Processor •... 16-bit color (32-bit color recommended) Optical Drive CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.01 Service Pack 2 or higher Connectivity • Available USB port and USB cable • Internet access recommended Printer specifications Media Types HP Advanced Photo ...
... section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Processor •... 16-bit color (32-bit color recommended) Optical Drive CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.01 Service Pack 2 or higher Connectivity • Available USB port and USB cable • Internet access recommended Printer specifications Media Types HP Advanced Photo ...
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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 to a computer...9 Install the software and connect the USB ... 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
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 to a computer...9 Install the software and connect the USB ... 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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... "Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A520 series) or product number (Q8526A). English Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 For regulatory identification purposes, the product is SDGOA-0701. The Regulatory Model Number for the product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. Printer specifications For a complete list of...
... "Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A520 series) or product number (Q8526A). English Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 For regulatory identification purposes, the product is SDGOA-0701. The Regulatory Model Number for the product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. Printer specifications For a complete list of...