HP A520 manual Print postcards, Print black and white photos, To print in grayscale

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Chapter 5

Print postcards

Guidelines

•Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For more information, see “Printer specifications” on page 65.

•Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see “Printer specifications” on page 65.

Prepare to print

1.Verify the printer is turned on.

2.Load cards. For more information, see “Paper basics” on page 15.

Print

1.Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see “Printer Properties dialog box” on page 23.

2.Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:

•Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then select an appropriate card type.

•Print Quality: Normal or Best

•Size: An appropriate card size

3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see “What's This? help” on page 24.

NOTE: If an out-of-paper message is displayed, see “Paper basics” on page 15 for help in resolving the problem.

Related topics

“Change the print settings for the print job” on page 27

Print black and white photos

Guidelines

•To print a photo that is already black and white you do not need to adjust the color settings; simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo you want to print. See “Print from a computer” on page 23 for some basic photo print options.

•To print a color photo in black and white, use the Print in grayscale color option.

To print in grayscale

1.Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see “Printer Properties dialog box” on page 23.

2.Click the Color tab.

3.Select the Print in grayscale option.

4.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.

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Contents HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents HP support and warranty MaintenanceTroubleshooting 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 Paper loading tips Paper basicsChoose the best paper for the job Load your paperTo load paper Supported memory cards Print without a computerPrint from a memory card without a computer Remove a memory card Print photos from a memory cardPrint from a PictBridge-certified camera or device Print from a Bluetooth deviceTo print using a PictBridge-certified camera To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on the computer Configure BluetoothTo configure Bluetooth settings on the printer Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tabEnhance your photos Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo print from a Bluetooth device Photo Fix remains off until you turn it on again To open the Printer Properties dialog box Print from a computerPrinter software Printer Properties dialog boxTransfer photos from a camera or other device Download printer software updatesTransfer photos to a computer Whats This? helpTransfer non-photo files from a memory card to the computer Transfer photos and files from a memory cardTo transfer photos to a computer Save photos from a memory card to the computerSelect HP Photosmart A520 series Open E HP Real Life technology optionsTo delete photos or files from a memory card Maximum dpi Change the print settings for the print jobTo change the HP Real Life technologies setting To print in Maximum dpi modeTo select a print quality and speed Print quality settingsChange the print quality Change the paper typeResize a photo Use advanced color settingsChange the paper size To delete a printing shortcut Create printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tabPrint borderless photos Print previewPrint photos Related topics PrintOrientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a border Select the Print in grayscale option Print postcardsPrint black and white photos To print in grayscalePrint panoramic photos Select any other print settings you want, then click OKOrganize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways HP Photosmart softwarePrint on index cards and other small media Use the Toolbox MaintenanceToolbox dialog box Open the ToolboxAlign the print cartridge Clean the print cartridge automaticallyClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab View estimated ink levelsInsert or replace the print cartridge To insert or replace a print cartridge Remove ink from your skin and clothingPrint a sample Get print cartridge ordering informationPrint a test Click Print a Sample HP Digital Imaging Monitor iconStore the printer and print cartridge Storing the printerStore the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Solution TroubleshootingSoftware installation issues Printer software did not install successfullyMissing HP Photosmart Software Printing and hardware issuesTo install the 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 Printing is very slow Cause Printer did not print borderless photosCould not save photos from the computer to the memory card Click More color options Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printPress Ctrl+Alt+Delete Printout is rippled or curledPrint quality is poor Cause Printout does not appear as it should Bluetooth printing problemsMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution Photo printed with borders Device messagesNo page came out of the printer Print quality is poorPrint cartridge is missing or incorrect Low on inkPrint cartridge is old or damaged Memory card has been inserted upside down Print carriage has stalled Printer is out of paperThere is a paper jam Paper loaded does not match the paper size selectedCommunication with the printer has been lost There was a problem with the memory cardInsert only one memory card at a time To order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink suppliesChapter Shop for ink supplies Phone support period HP support and warrantyCheck the HP support Web site first HP support by phoneAfter the phone support period Placing a callHP Warranty Additional warranty options Chapter HP support and warranty System requirements SpecificationsPrinter specifications International Regulatory notices Regulatory and environmental informationChapter Environmental product stewardship program Recycling program Material safety data sheetsPaper use PlasticsEnvironmental product stewardship program