HP A520 manual Print carriage has stalled Printer is out of paper, There is a paper jam

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The print carriage has stalled

Solution: There is an obstruction blocking the path of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. Contact HP support for help, or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support.

The printer is out of paper

Solution: Check that paper has been loaded in the correct paper tray. See “Paper basics” on page 15 and refer to the setup instructions that came with your printer for more information on loading paper.

There is a paper jam

Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam:

1.Turn off the printer, and then unplug it from the power source.

2.Open the input tray and output tray and pull out any paper that is jammed in the printer.

3.Remove any wrinkled or torn paper from the input tray or output tray. Reload new paper in the input tray.

4.Plug the printer back in, and turn it on. Try printing your document again.

The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected

Solution: The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected. Try the following:

1.Change the type of paper selected for the print job.

2.Make sure the correct paper is loaded in the paper tray.

The memory card has been inserted upside down

Solution: The memory card has been inserted upside down. Remove the memory card and reinsert it with the gold contacts facing down.

The memory card is not inserted properly

Solution: The printer can detect the memory card but cannot read it. Push the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it stops.

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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 Load your paper Paper basicsChoose the best paper for the job 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 Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab Configure BluetoothTo configure Bluetooth settings on the printer 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 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 computerTo delete photos or files from a memory card HP Real Life technology optionsSelect HP Photosmart A520 series Open E 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 speedChange the paper size Use advanced color settingsResize a photo Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Create printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut To delete a printing shortcutPrint photos Print previewPrint borderless photos Orientation Portrait or Landscape PrintRelated topics 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 photosPrint on index cards and other small media HP Photosmart softwareOrganize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways Open the Toolbox MaintenanceToolbox dialog box 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 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 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 Printout is rippled or curled Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printPress Ctrl+Alt+Delete 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 Print quality is poor Device messagesNo page came out of the printer Photo printed with bordersPrint cartridge is old or damaged Low on inkPrint cartridge is missing or incorrect 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 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 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 Printer specifications SpecificationsSystem requirements International Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory noticesChapter Environmental product stewardship program Plastics Material safety data sheetsPaper use Recycling programEnvironmental product stewardship program