HP A520 manual Maintenance, Toolbox dialog box, Open the Toolbox, Use the Toolbox

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6 Maintenance

This section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printer performing 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 cartridge

•Remove ink from your skin and clothing

•Get print cartridge ordering information

•Print a test page

•Print a sample page

•HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon

•Store the printer and print cartridge

Toolbox dialog box

The Toolbox contains useful tools to enhance printer performance.

•Open the Toolbox

•Use the Toolbox

Open the Toolbox

From the Windows taskbar

1.Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon.

2.Make sure the correct printer is selected, and then click the Settings button in the HP Solution Center.

3.Select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox.

Use the Toolbox

Use the Toolbox to do the following:

•“Align the print cartridge” on page 38

•“Clean the print cartridge automatically” on page 38

•“Print a sample page” on page 41

•“Print a test page” on page 41

•“View estimated ink levels” on page 39

•“Get print cartridge ordering information” on page 41

•“Configure Bluetooth” on page 20

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Contents HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents HP support and warranty MaintenanceTroubleshooting Specifications Regulatory and environmental informationPage HP Photosmart A520 series Help Chapter HP Photosmart A520 series Help Get started How do I?Find more information Control panel buttons and indicator lights HP Photosmart at a glanceIndicator lights Printer menusHow to use the Printer menu To use the Printer menuPrinter menu options Printer menu structureHelp Chapter Get started Load your paper Paper basicsChoose the best paper for the job Paper loading tipsTo load paper Supported memory cards Print without a computerPrint from a memory card without a computer Print photos from a memory card Remove a memory cardPrint from a PictBridge-certified camera or device Print from a Bluetooth deviceTo print using a PictBridge-certified camera Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab Configure BluetoothTo configure Bluetooth settings on the printer To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on the computerEnhance your photos Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo print from a Bluetooth device Photo Fix remains off until you turn it on again Printer Properties dialog box Print from a computerPrinter software To open the Printer Properties dialog boxWhats This? help Download printer software updatesTransfer photos to a computer Transfer photos from a camera or other deviceSave photos from a memory card to the computer Transfer photos and files from a memory cardTo transfer photos to a computer Transfer non-photo files 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 To print in Maximum dpi mode Change the print settings for the print jobTo change the HP Real Life technologies setting Maximum dpiChange the paper type Print quality settingsChange the print quality To select a print quality and speedResize a photo Use advanced color settingsChange the paper size Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Create printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut To delete a printing shortcutPrint borderless photos Print previewPrint photos Related topics PrintOrientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a border To print in grayscale Print postcardsPrint black and white photos Select the Print in grayscale optionSelect any other print settings you want, then click OK Print panoramic photosOrganize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways HP Photosmart softwarePrint on index cards and other small media Open the Toolbox MaintenanceToolbox dialog box Use the ToolboxClean the print cartridge automatically Align the print cartridgeClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab View estimated ink levelsInsert or replace the print cartridge Remove ink from your skin and clothing To insert or replace a print cartridgePrint a sample Get print cartridge ordering informationPrint a test Storing the printer HP Digital Imaging Monitor iconStore the printer and print cartridge Click Print a SampleStore the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Printer software did not install successfully TroubleshootingSoftware installation issues SolutionMissing HP Photosmart Software Printing and hardware issuesTo install the HP Photosmart Software Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on Solution Printout did not appearComputer 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 Printout is rippled or curled Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printPress Ctrl+Alt+Delete Click More color optionsPrint quality is poor Cause Printout does not appear as it should Bluetooth printing problemsMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution Print quality is poor Device messagesNo page came out of the printer Photo printed with bordersPrint cartridge is missing or incorrect Low on inkPrint cartridge is old or damaged Paper loaded does not match the paper size selected Print carriage has stalled Printer is out of paperThere is a paper jam Memory card has been inserted upside downCommunication with the printer has been lost There was a problem with the memory cardInsert only one memory card at a time Shop for ink supplies To order print cartridges from your desktopChapter Shop for ink supplies HP support by phone HP support and warrantyCheck the HP support Web site first Phone support periodPlacing a call After the phone support periodHP Warranty Additional warranty options Chapter HP support and warranty System requirements SpecificationsPrinter specifications International Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory noticesChapter Environmental product stewardship program Plastics Material safety data sheetsPaper use Recycling programEnvironmental product stewardship program