HP A520 Low on ink, Print cartridge is old or damaged, Print cartridge is missing or incorrect

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The print carriage has stalled

The printer is out of paper

There is a paper jam

The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected

The memory card has been inserted upside down

The memory card is not inserted properly

Insert only one memory card at a time

There was a problem with the memory card

Communication with the printer has been lost

Low on ink

Cause: The print cartridge is estimated to be low on ink and may need to be replaced soon.

Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to avoid printing interruptions. You do not have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.

The print cartridge is old or damaged

Solution: The print cartridge may be old or damaged. Try the following:

Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products.

Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer.

Clean the electrical contacts.

Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Insert or replace the print cartridge” on page 39.

If this does not work, replace the cartridge.

The print cartridge is missing or incorrect

Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is not supported by your printer’s country/region settings. Try the following:

Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products.

Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer.

Clean the electrical contacts.

Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Insert or replace the print cartridge” on page 39.

If this does not work, replace the cartridge.

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Contents HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingHP 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 without a computer Print from a memory card without a computerSupported memory cards Remove a memory card Print photos from a memory cardPrint from a Bluetooth device To print using a PictBridge-certified cameraPrint 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 computerPrint photos from a Bluetooth device To print 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 computerHP Real Life technology options To delete photos or files from a memory cardSelect 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 speedUse advanced color settings Change the paper sizeResize a photo To create a printing shortcut Create printing shortcutsClick the Printing Shortcuts tab To delete a printing shortcutPrint preview Print photosPrint borderless photos Print Orientation Portrait or LandscapeRelated 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 OKHP Photosmart software Print on index cards and other small mediaOrganize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways Toolbox dialog box MaintenanceOpen the Toolbox Use the ToolboxAlign the print cartridge Clean the print cartridge automaticallyView estimated ink levels Insert or replace the print cartridgeClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab To insert or replace a print cartridge Remove ink from your skin and clothingGet print cartridge ordering information Print a testPrint 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 SolutionPrinting and hardware issues To install the HP Photosmart SoftwareMissing 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 Printer did not print borderless photos Could not save photos from the computer to the memory cardPrinting 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 Bluetooth printing problems My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer SolutionPrintout does not appear as it should No page came out of the printer Device messagesPrint quality is poor Photo printed with bordersLow on ink Print cartridge is old or damagedPrint 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 downThere was a problem with the memory card Insert only one memory card at a timeCommunication 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 Specifications Printer specificationsSystem requirements International Regulatory notices Regulatory and environmental informationChapter Environmental product stewardship program Paper use Material safety data sheetsPlastics Recycling programEnvironmental product stewardship program