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Question posted by rjhoward on February 10th, 2013

I Just Bought A New Hp Photo Smart 5520 Printer Having Trouble Going Wireless

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 10th, 2013 7:20 PM

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You cannot connect wirelessly because there might be no compatible driver software installed in your computer system. Your HP Photosmart 5520 needs the driver software to communicate with your printer and use other features. If you do not have the driver software, you can download it here:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/details/hp-photosmart-5520-e-all-in-one-printer-series/5157533?sp4ts.oid=5157535&lang=en&cc=us

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Reference Guide - Page 1

...Viewer, click and hold the Home button, and then choose the Help for your device. •• Mac OS X v10.7: Choose Help Center from Help, click Help for ...Programs > HP > HP Photosmart 5520 series > Help. Windows: Insert software CD. No CD/DVD drive? Electronic Help includes instructions on the printer display to : www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Readme The Readme file contains HP support contact...

Reference Guide - Page 2

...feature, or other screens, shows Help for that wireless is on the printer display. 2 On other settings from the computer ...photo. 11. You can print calendars, check lists, games, notebook paper, graph paper, and music paper. 15. Use the Edit menu to know your HP Photosmart English Control panel buttons: 1. Wireless status light: •• Solid blue light indicates that wireless...

Reference Guide - Page 4

... To change from USB to display the Wireless Direct password if you have Wireless Direct security on . 6. Use HP Setup Assistant in the Wireless Setup Wizard to install the printer software on security for example: HP-Print-xx-Photosmart-5520). Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router HP Wireless Direct allows your Wi-Fi devices (for example: computers or smartphones) to print...

Reference Guide - Page 6

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User Guide - Page 3

Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart 5520 series Help...3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Status lights and buttons...6 3 How do I?...9 4 Print Print photos from a memory card...11 Print Quick Forms...12 Wireless Direct print...12 Select print media...12 Load media...12 Recommended papers for photo printing...15 Recommended papers for printing and copying...

User Guide - Page 7

2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • 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 Memory card door 6 Paper-width guide 7 Paper...

User Guide - Page 8

... lists, games, notebook paper, graph paper, and music paper. Status lights and buttons • Wireless status light and button 6 Get to navigate between two Home screens. Control panel features Touch the directional buttons to know the HP Photosmart 1 Home: Returns to access and print information from the web, such as coupons, coloring pages...

User Guide - Page 14

... Quick Forms 1. Learn how to enable Wireless Direct, see Connect wirelessly to the Wireless Direct name (for example: HP-print-xx-Photosmart-5520). 3. Select print media The printer is enabled on the Wi-Fi radio, search for and connect to the printer without a wireless router, from your wireless computer or mobile device, turn on the printer. HP recommends plain papers with most types...

User Guide - Page 17

... Features an instant-dry finish for photo printing 15 Print It is acid-free for producing professionalquality photos. Your prints have a look and... and two finishes - Recommended papers for photo printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for easy handling ... guide to a store processed photo. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for longer ...

User Guide - Page 18

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User Guide - Page 19

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User Guide - Page 21

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User Guide - Page 34

.../g/n network that you intend to install the HP Photosmart on the networking device. ❑ Touch OK. Connect to new wireless networks and hotspots. Install software. Related topics • Tips for setting up and using a networked printer on page 34 Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router Wireless Direct allows your Wi-Fi devices (for example: computers or smartphones) to...

User Guide - Page 35

... Settings. b. Change from a USB connection to a wireless network ▲ Do one of the printer will be able to print wirelessly to a wireless network 33 Click HP Photosmart 5520 series, click Printer Setup & Software, and then click Convert a USB connected printer to display the Wireless Direct name. c. NOTE: 802.11n will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that is available on...

User Guide - Page 36

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User Guide - Page 39

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User Guide - Page 42

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User Guide - Page 43

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User Guide - Page 44

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User Guide - Page 47

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