HP A520 manual Transfer photos to a computer, Whats This? help, Download printer software updates

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What's This? help

Use What's This? help to learn more about the available printing options.

To use What's This? help

1.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, and then click the left mouse button. An explanation of the feature is displayed.

Download printer software updates

Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements.

To download a printer software update

1.Make sure you are connected to the Internet.

2.From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Software Update.

The HP Software Update window is displayed.

3.Click Next.

HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates.

•If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are available for your system at this time is displayed in the HP Software Update window.

•If the computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software Update window.

4.If a software update is available, select the check box beside the update name.

5.Click Install.

6.Follow the onscreen instructions.

Download HP Photosmart software

Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you might have installed on the computer. For information about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.

Transfer photos to a computer

This section describes how to transfer photos and other files from cameras and memory cards to a computer, and contains the following topics:

•Transfer photos from a camera or other device

•Transfer photos and files from a memory card

Transfer photos from a camera or other device

You can transfer photos to a computer from a connected camera or USB device (like a Flash drive). To transfer photos, the device must be connected to the printer, and the

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Contents HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceHP support and warranty Regulatory and environmental information SpecificationsPage HP Photosmart A520 series Help Chapter HP Photosmart A520 series Help How do I? Get startedFind more information HP Photosmart at a glance Control panel buttons and indicator lightsPrinter menus Indicator lightsTo use the Printer menu How to use the Printer menuPrinter menu structure Printer menu optionsHelp Chapter Get started Choose the best paper for the job Paper basicsLoad your paper Paper loading tipsTo load paper Print from a memory card without a computer Print without a computerSupported memory cards Remove a memory card Print photos from a memory cardTo print using a PictBridge-certified camera Print from a Bluetooth devicePrint from a PictBridge-certified camera or device To configure Bluetooth settings on the printer Configure BluetoothClick the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on the computerTo print from a Bluetooth device Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceEnhance your photos Photo Fix remains off until you turn it on again Printer software Print from a computerPrinter Properties dialog box To open the Printer Properties dialog boxTransfer photos to a computer Download printer software updatesWhats This? help Transfer photos from a camera or other deviceTo transfer photos to a computer Transfer photos and files from a memory cardSave photos from a memory card to the computer Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to the computerTo delete photos or files from a memory card HP Real Life technology optionsSelect HP Photosmart A520 series Open E To change the HP Real Life technologies setting Change the print settings for the print jobTo print in Maximum dpi mode Maximum dpiChange the print quality Print quality settingsChange the paper type To select a print quality and speedChange the paper size Use advanced color settingsResize a photo To create a printing shortcut Create printing shortcutsClick the Printing Shortcuts tab To delete a printing shortcutPrint photos Print previewPrint borderless photos Orientation Portrait or Landscape PrintRelated topics Print photos with a border Print black and white photos Print postcardsTo print in grayscale Select the Print in grayscale optionPrint panoramic photos Select any other print settings you want, then click OKPrint on index cards and other small media HP Photosmart softwareOrganize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways Toolbox dialog box MaintenanceOpen the Toolbox Use the ToolboxAlign the print cartridge Clean the print cartridge automaticallyInsert or replace the print cartridge View estimated ink levelsClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab To insert or replace a print cartridge Remove ink from your skin and clothingPrint a test Get print cartridge ordering informationPrint a sample Store the printer and print cartridge HP Digital Imaging Monitor iconStoring the printer Click Print a SampleStore the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Software installation issues TroubleshootingPrinter software did not install successfully SolutionTo install the HP Photosmart Software Printing and hardware issuesMissing HP Photosmart Software Printout did not appear Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on SolutionComputer and printer lost communication Cause Solution Restart the computer An Unknown device message appeared Cause Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card Printer did not print borderless photosPrinting is very slow Cause Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printPrintout is rippled or curled Click More color optionsPrint quality is poor Cause My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution Bluetooth printing problemsPrintout does not appear as it should No page came out of the printer Device messagesPrint quality is poor Photo printed with bordersPrint cartridge is old or damaged Low on inkPrint cartridge is missing or incorrect There is a paper jam Print carriage has stalled Printer is out of paperPaper loaded does not match the paper size selected Memory card has been inserted upside downInsert only one memory card at a time There was a problem with the memory cardCommunication with the printer has been lost To order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink suppliesChapter Shop for ink supplies Check the HP support Web site first HP support and warrantyHP support by phone Phone support periodAfter the phone support period Placing a callHP Warranty Additional warranty options Chapter HP support and warranty Printer specifications SpecificationsSystem requirements International Regulatory notices Regulatory and environmental informationChapter Environmental product stewardship program Paper use Material safety data sheetsPlastics Recycling programEnvironmental product stewardship program