HP A520 manual Printer did not print borderless photos, Printing is very slow Cause

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The document or photo did not print using the selected default print settings

Cause: The printer default settings may be different than those in the software application. The software application print settings override any that you set on the printer.

Solution: From the software application's File menu, select Print, then click Properties and choose the desired print settings.

The printer did not print borderless photos

Cause: The printer cannot print borderless photos on all sizes of paper. You need to select a paper size that supports borderless printing.

Solution:

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

2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.

3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and choose an appropriate borderless photo paper size.

For more information, see Print borderless photos” on page 31.

Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card

Cause: The memory card may be locked.

Solution: If the memory card has a lock switch, make sure it is in the unlocked position.

Printing is very slow

Cause:

You may be printing a high-resolution image. These take longer to print.

You may have chosen Maximum dpi.

The system resources may be too low. You may have chat, music download, or virus software running in the background.

You may be using outdated printer software.

A page may be drying in the output tray.

Solution:

In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set the Print Quality to Best or Normal instead of Maximum dpi, and try printing again.

See View estimated ink levels” on page 39 for information on checking the level of ink in the print cartridge. Replace the cartridge if necessary.

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Contents HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceHP support and warranty 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 Paper basics Choose the best paper for the jobLoad your paper Paper loading tipsTo load paper Print from a memory card without a computer Print without a computerSupported memory cards Print photos from a memory card Remove a memory cardTo print using a PictBridge-certified camera Print from a Bluetooth devicePrint from a PictBridge-certified camera or device Configure Bluetooth To configure Bluetooth settings on the printerClick 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 Print from a computer Printer softwarePrinter Properties dialog box To open the Printer Properties dialog boxDownload printer software updates Transfer photos to a computerWhats This? help Transfer photos from a camera or other deviceTransfer photos and files from a memory card To transfer photos to a computerSave 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 Change the print settings for the print job To change the HP Real Life technologies settingTo print in Maximum dpi mode Maximum dpiPrint quality settings Change the print qualityChange the paper type To select a print quality and speedChange the paper size Use advanced color settingsResize a photo Create printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutClick 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 postcards Print black and white photosTo print in grayscale Select the Print in grayscale optionSelect any other print settings you want, then click OK Print panoramic photosPrint on index cards and other small media HP Photosmart softwareOrganize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways Maintenance Toolbox dialog boxOpen the Toolbox Use the ToolboxClean the print cartridge automatically Align the print cartridgeInsert or replace the print cartridge View estimated ink levelsClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab Remove ink from your skin and clothing To insert or replace a print cartridgePrint a test Get print cartridge ordering informationPrint a sample HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon Store the printer and print cartridgeStoring the printer Click Print a SampleStore the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Troubleshooting Software installation issuesPrinter software did not install successfully SolutionTo install the HP Photosmart Software Printing and hardware issuesMissing 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 Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card Printer did not print borderless photosPrinting is very slow Cause Printer ejected the paper when preparing to print Press Ctrl+Alt+DeletePrintout 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 Device messages No page came out of the printerPrint quality is poor Photo printed with bordersPrint cartridge is old or damaged Low on inkPrint cartridge is missing or incorrect Print carriage has stalled Printer is out of paper There is a paper jamPaper 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 Shop for ink supplies To order print cartridges from your desktopChapter Shop for ink supplies HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site firstHP support by phone Phone support periodPlacing a call After the phone support periodHP Warranty Additional warranty options Chapter HP support and warranty Printer specifications SpecificationsSystem requirements International Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory noticesChapter Environmental product stewardship program Material safety data sheets Paper usePlastics Recycling programEnvironmental product stewardship program