Page 2 - Contents; HP Photosmart A520 series Help
Contents 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help ............................................................................................5 2 Get started How do I?....................................................................................................................................7Find mor...
Page 6 - Print; in
1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help! For more information about theHP 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 • “Sh...
Page 9 - Find more information
Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the following documentation: Setup instructions : The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo.Read this document first. This document may be called Quick St...
Page 10 - Figure 2-1 Printer parts; Control panel buttons and indicator lights; Figure 2-2 Control panel
The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label Description 1 Control panel : Control the basic functions of the printer from here. 2 Output tray (closed) : Open this to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridgearea. 3 USB port : Use...
Page 11 - Figure 2-3 Indicator lights; Printer menus; This section contains the following topics:
Label Description 1 Power : Press to turn the printer on or off. The power button will glow when the power is on. When the printer is idle, the button will pulsesoftly. 2 Color graphic display : View photos and menus here. 3 Red Eye : The Red Eye feature reduces the red-eye effect you sometime see i...
Page 12 - How to use the Printer menu; The menu contains many useful commands and options, but common; To use the Printer menu
How to use the Printer menu The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows you to change the printer defaults,provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to information forcommon printing tasks. 1 Navigation arrows 2 Print 3 Cancel TIP: The menu contains many useful comma...
Page 13 - “Printer menu options” on page 12; Printer menu options
1. Press or to open the Printer menu. 2. Pressing will move to the next option and pressing will move to the previousmenu option. 3. Press Print to select an option. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. NOTE: For a list of printer menu options,...
Page 16 - Choose the best paper for the job; “Load your paper” on page 15; Load your paper; Paper loading tips
3 Paper basics Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the inputtray for printing. • Choose the best paper for the job • Load your paper Choose the best paper for the job Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It is especially designed to work with the inks in yourprinte...
Page 18 - Print without a computer; Print from a memory card without a computer; Supported memory cards
4 Print without a computer This section contains information on the following topics: • Print from a memory card without a computer • Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Enhance your photos Print from a memory card without a computer This section expl...
Page 19 - Print photos from a memory card
Label Description 3 Memory Stick 4 Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC) Print photos from a memory card Important : Your photos are instantly dry, and can be handled immediately after they are printed. However, HP recommends that you leave the printed surface of your photosexposed to the air for 3 m...
Page 20 - Important; Print from a Bluetooth device; Configure Bluetooth
Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device This section describes the procedure for printing from a PictBridge digital camera. Theprocedure for printing from other PictBridge devices—such as camera phones and otherimage capture devices—is very similar. Review the documentation that came with...
Page 21 - “Toolbox dialog box”
Configure Bluetooth To use Bluetooth wireless technology, you must configure both the printer and yourcomputer. The way you configure Bluetooth depends on the Bluetooth software you use.This section provides Bluetooth instructions using the Widcomm software. NOTE: Before you configure the printer, v...
Page 22 - Print photos from a Bluetooth device; Figure 4-1 Control panel; Red Eye; “Printer menus” on page 10
Print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for printing from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology isthe same. For more detailed instructions, see the documentation that came with yourBluetooth device. To print from a Bluetooth device1. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the came...
Page 23 - Photo Fix remains off until you turn it on again.
Photo Fix remains off until you turn it on again. Chapter 4 22 Print without a computer
Page 24 - Printer software; Printer Properties dialog box; File
5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printeris connected to a computer, and you want to print an image from an imaging applicationsuch as Photosmart Essential.This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer ph...
Page 25 - Download printer software updates; Transfer photos to a computer; Transfer photos from a camera or other device
What's This? help Use What's This? help to learn more about the available printing options. To use What's This? help1. Move the cursor over the feature that you want to learn more about. 2. Click the right mouse button.The What's This box is displayed. 3. Move the cursor over the What's This? box, a...
Page 26 - Transfer Photos; Transfer photos and files from a memory card; Save photos from a memory card to the computer; Make sure the printer is connected to the computer.; Make sure the printer is connected to the computer.
printer must be connected to your computer with an appropriate USB cable. In additionyou must have installed the HP Photosmart software. You need to transfer the photos toyour computer to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmartsoftware that came with the printer. To transfer ...
Page 27 - HP Real Life technology options
3. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E . NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the computer assigns. Windows Explorer opens and shows the contents of the card. 4. Drag and drop files from the memory card to a location...
Page 28 - Maximum dpi
You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are under exposed or over exposed, contain dark areas or red eye, or have colors that appear washed out.You can also select the Off setting if you prefer to edit the image manually in a software program such as HP Photosmart software. T...
Page 29 - Change the print quality; Change the paper type; “Printer Properties
Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to optimize your photo printing. To select a print quality and speed1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see “Printer Properties dialog box” on page 23 . 2. Click the Features tab. 3. In the Paper Type drop-down ...
Page 31 - Create printing shortcuts
3. You can adjust the following settings:• Adjust the Brightness , Saturation , and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printed. • Adjust the Cyan , Magenta , Yellow , and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. NOTE: When you adjust color settings, the cha...
Page 32 - Print borderless photos
Print preview You can preview a document on the computer before printing it. If the print preview doesnot look the way you want it to, close the preview window and make the necessaryadjustments to the document or to the print settings. For more information on changingthe print settings, see “Change ...
Page 34 - Print photos with a border
Print photos with a border Guidelines • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the “photo enhancing” on page 26 page. • Verify the photo paper you are using is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,see “Printer specifica...
Page 36 - Print panoramic photos
Print panoramic photos For true panoramic printing, you must have taken a panoramic photo. Also, useHP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Guidelines • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see “photo enhancing” on page 26 . • Verify that the photo paper you are using is not rippled ...
Page 37 - Print on index cards and other small media; HP Photosmart software
Print on index cards and other small media Guidelines • Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,see “Printer specifications” on page 65 . • Print quality decreases when printing o...
Page 38 - Toolbox dialog box; Open the Toolbox; Settings; Use the Toolbox; Toolbox
6 Maintenance This section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printerperforming well and producing top-quality photos. • Toolbox dialog box • Align the print cartridge • Clean the print cartridge automatically • View estimated ink levels • Insert or replace the print cartr...
Page 39 - Align the print cartridge; Clean the print cartridge automatically
Align the print cartridge The printer automatically aligns the print cartridge after a new one is installed. You canalso align the print cartridge at other times to ensure optimal print quality. Indications thatyou need to align the print cartridge manually include documents that print at an angle,c...
Page 40 - Open the Toolbox dialog box. For more information, see; Estimated Ink Levels; Insert or replace the print cartridge
View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the printer eitherfrom a connected computer or on the printer itself. The printer screen displays an ink-level icon that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in the cartridge (100%,75%, 50%, 2...
Page 41 - Remove ink from your skin and clothing; set the ink into the fabric.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before thedate stamped on the box. To insert or replace a print cartridge1. Make sure the power is on and you have removed the cardboard from inside theprinter. 2. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. 3. Remo...
Page 42 - Print a test page; Print a sample page
Get print cartridge ordering information To view print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online1. Open the Toolbox dialog box. For more information, see “Toolbox dialog box” on page 37 . 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. Click Print Cartridge Information . If you are connec...
Page 43 - Storing the printer; “Clean the print
4. Click Print A Sample Page . 5. Click Print Page . HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon After you install the printer software, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in theWindows taskbar. This icon helps you perform a variety of tasks.The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon shows the status of the p...
Page 44 - Store the print cartridges
Store the print cartridges When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Theprinter stores the print cartridges in a protective cap during the power-down cycle. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle before you unplug the power cord. ...
Page 46 - Software installation issues
7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the onlinesupport services at www.hp.com/support . Before you begin, make sure:• All the cable connections between the printer and computer are secure. • You are using the most recent version of the p...
Page 47 - Printing and hardware issues; The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on.
Solution: • Unplug the USB cable from the computer, then plug it in again. • Make sure the cable is securely attached to the computer and to the USB port onthe back of the printer. • Restart the computer. If this does not resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the pr...
Page 50 - “HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon” on page 42
7. Click Continue to uninstall the files created when you connected the printer to the computer. 8. Click Restart . When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the setup instructions that came in the boxwith the printer. The New Hardware Wizard...
Page 55 - Bluetooth printing problems; My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer.
Solution: Select paper size and type from the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. The printout does not appear as it should Cause: The paper may be marked, scratched, or wrinkled, or the paper may be dark in color or contain metallic fibers. Solution: If the paper is damaged, dark in ...
Page 56 - Low on ink
• The passkey (PIN) that the device with Bluetooth wireless technology is using forthe printer may be incorrect. Make sure the correct passkey for the printer isentered in the device with Bluetooth wireless technology. • You may be too far from the printer. Move the device with Bluetooth wirelesstec...
Page 59 - There was a problem with the memory card. Try to copy your pictures; Communication with the printer has been lost; Check the printer for a paper jam.; OK
Insert only one memory card at a time Solution: The printer has two or more different types of memory cards inserted simultaneously. Alternatively, a memory card may be inserted while a digital camerais connected to the camera port. Remove memory cards or disconnect the camerauntil only one card is ...
Page 62 - This section contains information on the following:; Check the HP support Web site first; Visit the HP online support Web site at; HP support by phone; Phone support period
9 HP support and warranty This section contains information on the following: • Check the HP support Web site first • HP support by phone • HP Warranty • Additional warranty options Check the HP support Web site first Check the documentation that came with the printer. If you do not find the informa...
Page 63 - Placing a call; Device model number (located on the label on the front of the device); After the phone support period
Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Beprepared to provide the following information:• Device model number (located on the label on the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the device) • Messages that ap...
Page 66 - 0 Specifications; System requirements
10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmartsoftware, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Pro...
Page 68 - Regulatory notices
11 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP PhotosmartA520 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory notices The following regulatory notices apply to the HP Photosmart A520 se...
