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... 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 software...36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...37 Open the Toolbox...37 Use the Toolbox...37 Align the print cartridge...38 Clean the ...installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems...54 Device messages...55 8 Shop for ink supplies...59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 61 HP support by phone...61 Phone support period...61 Placing a call...62 After the phone support period 62...
... 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 software...36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...37 Open the Toolbox...37 Use the Toolbox...37 Align the print cartridge...38 Clean the ...installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems...54 Device messages...55 8 Shop for ink supplies...59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 61 HP support by phone...61 Phone support period...61 Placing a call...62 After the phone support period 62...
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...; "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. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help...
...; "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. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help...
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...cycle will be asked if you will be asked if you will move to the next option and pressing will be completed. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to open the Printer menu. 2. To exit... a menu, press the Cancel button. When borderless printing is useful for checking the print quality of the printer. • Clean cartridge: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink...
...cycle will be asked if you will be asked if you will move to the next option and pressing will be completed. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to open the Printer menu. 2. To exit... a menu, press the Cancel button. When borderless printing is useful for checking the print quality of the printer. • Clean cartridge: Select to print a sample page, which uses less ink...
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... the input tray for printing. • Choose the best paper for the job • Load your printer to create beautiful photos. If you print on HP Advanced Photo Paper. Use plain paper, such as 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards. Other photo papers will... small media, such as index cards, only for drafts or when print quality is especially designed to work with the inks in your paper Choose the best paper for the job Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Do not mix paper types or sizes in the input tray. It is not important. •...
... the input tray for printing. • Choose the best paper for the job • Load your printer to create beautiful photos. If you print on HP Advanced Photo Paper. Use plain paper, such as 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards. Other photo papers will... small media, such as index cards, only for drafts or when print quality is especially designed to work with the inks in your paper Choose the best paper for the job Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Do not mix paper types or sizes in the input tray. It is not important. •...
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... 27. Change the paper type For best results, always select a specific paper type that you are using the least amount of paper that the HP Photosmart prints. To select a specific paper type 1. Select any other settings and requires a large amount of disk space. In the Paper Type drop-...down list, select the type of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes ...
... 27. Change the paper type For best results, always select a specific paper type that you are using the least amount of paper that the HP Photosmart prints. To select a specific paper type 1. Select any other settings and requires a large amount of disk space. In the Paper Type drop-...down list, select the type of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes ...
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... Toolbox dialog box • Align the print cartridge • Clean the print cartridge automatically • View estimated ink levels • 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 • Align the print cartridge • Clean the print cartridge automatically • View estimated ink levels • 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 ...
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.... To align the print cartridge from a connected computer 1. 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. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Click Clean. 4. Press Print to... begin cleaning the print cartridge. 4. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Clean the ...
.... To align the print cartridge from a connected computer 1. 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. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Click Clean. 4. Press Print to... begin cleaning the print cartridge. 4. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Clean the ...
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... in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in vivid... of the print cartridge from the cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. CAUTION: Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in the cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly...
... in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in vivid... of the print cartridge from the cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. CAUTION: Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in the cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly...
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...the box. Push the cartridge until it . 5. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Warm or hot water can set the ink into place. 6. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on the cartridge in first. Wash the fabric in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used ... slight upward angle into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to remove ink from the cartridge. Recycle the old cartridge. Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. Make sure the power is available...
...the box. Push the cartridge until it . 5. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Warm or hot water can set the ink into place. 6. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on the cartridge in first. Wash the fabric in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used ... slight upward angle into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to remove ink from the cartridge. Recycle the old cartridge. Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. Make sure the power is available...
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... ordering information 41 Open the Toolbox dialog box. Press Print to begin printing a sample page. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on page 37. 2. Click Print Page. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Press... or to select your country/region, follow the prompts to highlight Print test page. 3. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to highlight Print sample page. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 3. Click Print a Test ...
... ordering information 41 Open the Toolbox dialog box. Press Print to begin printing a sample page. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on page 37. 2. Click Print Page. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Press... or to select your country/region, follow the prompts to highlight Print test page. 3. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to highlight Print sample page. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 3. Click Print a Test ...
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Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you are needed. ...room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you ...and print cartridge 43 This allows the printer to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to store the print cartridges properly. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes ...
Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you are needed. ...room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you ...and print cartridge 43 This allows the printer to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to store the print cartridges properly. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes ...
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... print using outdated printer software. • A page may be printing a high-resolution image. For more information, see "Print borderless photos" on checking the level of ink in the print cartridge. Printing is in the software application. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. You may have chosen Maximum dpi. • The system resources...; In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set on all sizes of Maximum dpi, and try printing again. • See "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 for information on page 31.
... print using outdated printer software. • A page may be printing a high-resolution image. For more information, see "Print borderless photos" on checking the level of ink in the print cartridge. Printing is in the software application. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. You may have chosen Maximum dpi. • The system resources...; In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set on all sizes of Maximum dpi, and try printing again. • See "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 for information on page 31.
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...again. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on updating the printer software. Reset the ink attributes by moving the Saturation slider closer to print. The printer ejected the paper when preparing to Muted. 5. Hold Ctrl or Shift to... the automatic paper sensor. Solution: Move the printer out of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of ink. Printing continues when the page is rippled or curled Cause: The project you are closed. 5. ...
...again. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on updating the printer software. Reset the ink attributes by moving the Saturation slider closer to print. The printer ejected the paper when preparing to Muted. 5. Hold Ctrl or Shift to... the automatic paper sensor. Solution: Move the printer out of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of ink. Printing continues when the page is rippled or curled Cause: The project you are closed. 5. ...
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... a test page. Print quality is poor Cause: • You may have magnified the photo too much. • The print cartridge may be running out of ink. • You may have selected an incorrect paper size. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 41. Parts of the... are using the best paper type for the output. • You may need to clean the print cartridge. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is loaded with the side to be printing on page 29. For...
... a test page. Print quality is poor Cause: • You may have magnified the photo too much. • The print cartridge may be running out of ink. • You may have selected an incorrect paper size. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 41. Parts of the... are using the best paper type for the output. • You may need to clean the print cartridge. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is loaded with the side to be printing on page 29. For...
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No page came out of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Solution: The printer may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology may not support borderless printing. ...Solution: The photo you printed may be installed on the computer. Solution: The printing program installed on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 Use the following is a list of...
No page came out of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Solution: The printer may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology may not support borderless printing. ...Solution: The photo you printed may be installed on the computer. Solution: The printing program installed on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 Use the following is a list of...
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..." on page 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then ... settings. You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be replaced soon. The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly...
..." on page 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then ... settings. You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be replaced soon. The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly...
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... You will see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart to conveniently purchase the supplies you need (options vary by country/region). Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. Shop for ink supplies For a list of the HP Web site are compatible with your device and purchase print ...You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. Click Print Cartridge Ordering Information. 8 Shop for ink supplies 59 You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Web site. You can contact a local HP reseller to find out the reorder number for your device...
... You will see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart to conveniently purchase the supplies you need (options vary by country/region). Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. Shop for ink supplies For a list of the HP Web site are compatible with your device and purchase print ...You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. Click Print Cartridge Ordering Information. 8 Shop for ink supplies 59 You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Web site. You can contact a local HP reseller to find out the reorder number for your device...
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.... For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge. HP conserves resources by Users in Private Households in the... European Union Paper use of product life. Chapter 11 For more information, visit HP's Commitment to the Environment Web site at: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/...
.... For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge. HP conserves resources by Users in Private Households in the... European Union Paper use of product life. Chapter 11 For more information, visit HP's Commitment to the Environment Web site at: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/...
Basics Guide
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...troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to access the Printer menu. 1. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. The printer is communicating with the inks in the card slots, remove it to information for common printing tasks. Pressing will move to open the Printer menu. 2. To exit a menu,... press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It flashes blue when the printer is set, by country/region and/or model. Press or to the next option and pressing...
...troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to access the Printer menu. 1. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. The printer is communicating with the inks in the card slots, remove it to information for common printing tasks. Pressing will move to open the Printer menu. 2. To exit a menu,... press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It flashes blue when the printer is set, by country/region and/or model. Press or to the next option and pressing...