HP A520 manual HP Photosmart software, Print on index cards and other small media

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Chapter 5

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 on plain paper such as index cards. This is to be expected and does not indicate a problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for print jobs, such as drafts, where print quality is not important.

Prepare to print

1.Verify the printer is turned on.

2.Load paper. For more information, see the “Paper basics” on page 15 section.

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: Plain Paper

•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

HP Photosmart software

The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in-one devices. Depending on the devices you have installed and their capabilities, you can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images.

Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways

If you performed the default installation of the printer software, you also installed the Photosmart Essential software. This software lets you easily:

•Print photos and digital images

•Transfer images from a camera or memory card

•Edit images

•Share photos with friends and family

For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.

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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