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... 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 24 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 25 Save photos from a memory card to the computer 25 Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to use the...
... 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 24 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 25 Save photos from a memory card to the computer 25 Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to use the...
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... photo ...29 Use advanced color settings 29 Create printing shortcuts...30 Print preview...31 Print photos...31 Print borderless photos...31 Print photos with a border 33 Print postcards...34 Print black and white photos 34 Print panoramic photos...35 Print on index cards and other small media 36 HP Photosmart... 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 Printing and ...
... photo ...29 Use advanced color settings 29 Create printing shortcuts...30 Print preview...31 Print photos...31 Print borderless photos...31 Print photos with a border 33 Print postcards...34 Print black and white photos 34 Print panoramic photos...35 Print on index cards and other small media 36 HP Photosmart... 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 Printing and ...
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... section contains the following links to view an animation 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 postcards" on page 34 • "Paper basics"...8226; "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39 • "Transfer photos" on how to perform common tasks. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. 2 Get started 7 Click any of the following links to get more information...
... section contains the following links to view an animation 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 postcards" on page 34 • "Paper basics"...8226; "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39 • "Transfer photos" on how to perform common tasks. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. 2 Get started 7 Click any of the following links to get more information...
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... the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies...
... the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies...
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... CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer. 4 Print without a computer This section contains information on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II...
... CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer. 4 Print without a computer This section contains information on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II...
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... other PictBridge devices-such as number of copies to be handled immediately after printing to allow the colors to connect with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer, you already selected photos for printing on the front of devices to fully develop before you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are instantly dry, and...
... other PictBridge devices-such as number of copies to be handled immediately after printing to allow the colors to connect with the HP Photosmart A520 series printer, you already selected photos for printing on the front of devices to fully develop before you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are instantly dry, and...
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... on . Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the printer menu. Photo Fix automatically enhances your images: red-eye reduction and Photo Fix. For more information. To print from the Bluetooth device to print a photo without affecting the light areas of a photo. • Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of a photo without using this...
... on . Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the printer menu. Photo Fix automatically enhances your images: red-eye reduction and Photo Fix. For more information. To print from the Bluetooth device to print a photo without affecting the light areas of a photo. • Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of a photo without using this...
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... using. help Use the What's This? Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. 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 an image from a computer 23 This section contains the following topics: •...
... using. help Use the What's This? Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. 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 an image from a computer 23 This section contains the following topics: •...
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... from a computer To transfer photos, the device must be connected to HP, and then click HP Software Update. Move the cursor over the feature that you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to a computer from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you are available...
... from a computer To transfer photos, the device must be connected to HP, and then click HP Software Update. Move the cursor over the feature that you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to a computer from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you are available...
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... correct memory card slot in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains the photos you must be saved. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2. Make sure the printer is on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the printer to a computer, and contains the following topics: • Save...
... correct memory card slot in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains the photos you must be saved. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. 2. Make sure the printer is on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the printer to a computer, and contains the following topics: • Save...
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... 27. Make sure the printer is connected to improve printed colors. • Print black and white photos. NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the computer assigns. NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the computer assigns. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open...
... 27. Make sure the printer is connected to improve printed colors. • Print black and white photos. NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the computer assigns. NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the computer assigns. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open...
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... page 23. 2. NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the HP Photosmart printer will print, click Resolution. 5. This section contains the following topics: • Change the print quality • Change the paper type • Change the paper size • Resize a photo • Use advanced color settings • Create printing shortcuts Change the print settings for...
... page 23. 2. NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the HP Photosmart printer will print, click Resolution. 5. This section contains the following topics: • Change the print quality • Change the paper type • Change the paper size • Resize a photo • Use advanced color settings • Create printing shortcuts Change the print settings for...
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... • Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using for your photo printing. For most documents. • Best provides the best balance between print quality and speed...Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Photosmart prints. For more slowly than the Normal setting. • Normal provides the best ...paper type 1. NOTE: To see "Maximum dpi" on the Features tab. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select...
... • Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using for your photo printing. For most documents. • Best provides the best balance between print quality and speed...Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Photosmart prints. For more slowly than the Normal setting. • Normal provides the best ...paper type 1. NOTE: To see "Maximum dpi" on the Features tab. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select...
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...3. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 24. Chapter 5 Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Open the photo in the Print Quality drop-down...Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to make the document completely borderless. Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on the Printer Properties dialog box. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart...
...3. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 24. Chapter 5 Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Open the photo in the Print Quality drop-down...Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to make the document completely borderless. Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on the Printer Properties dialog box. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart...
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... the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Print photos with a border Guidelines • To learn about the features that are using is turned on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see on . 2. help to print 1. Print NOTE: If your software...
... the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Print photos with a border Guidelines • To learn about the features that are using is turned on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see on . 2. help to print 1. Print NOTE: If your software...
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...on page 65. • Print quality decreases when printing on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in-one devices. Verify the printer is turned on page 24. Open the Print Properties dialog box. Select any... Printing on index cards and other print settings that you easily: • Print photos and digital images • Transfer images from a camera or memory card • Edit images • Share photos with friends and family For more information, see "Paper basics" on the devices...
...on page 65. • Print quality decreases when printing on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in-one devices. Verify the printer is turned on page 24. Open the Print Properties dialog box. Select any... Printing on index cards and other print settings that you easily: • Print photos and digital images • Transfer images from a camera or memory card • Edit images • Share photos with friends and family For more information, see "Paper basics" on the devices...
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10 Specifications This 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, ...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 Paper ...
10 Specifications This 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, ...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 Paper ...
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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 cable 9 3 Troubleshooting and Support Printing and hardware issues 10 Insert or replace the print cartridge...
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 cable 9 3 Troubleshooting and Support Printing and hardware issues 10 Insert or replace the print cartridge...
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... port: Use this tray. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): Collect your printed photos from here. 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. 1 Get started 5
... port: Use this tray. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): Collect your printed photos from here. 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. 1 Get started 5
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... or off . Navigation arrows: Press or to scroll through photos on the printer may vary by country/region and/or model. Cancel: Press to stop an action, exit a menu, or to print the currently viewed image from a memory card. Figure 1-3 Indicator lights 6 HP Photosmart A520 series Red Eye: The Red Eye feature reduces the...
... or off . Navigation arrows: Press or to scroll through photos on the printer may vary by country/region and/or model. Cancel: Press to stop an action, exit a menu, or to print the currently viewed image from a memory card. Figure 1-3 Indicator lights 6 HP Photosmart A520 series Red Eye: The Red Eye feature reduces the...