Paper basics, Choose the best paper for the job | HP A520 instruction

3 Paper basics

Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the input tray for printing.

•Choose the best paper for the job

•Load your paper

Choose the best paper for the job

Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It is especially designed to work with the inks in your printer to create beautiful photos. Other photo papers will produce inferior results.

For a list of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:

•www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)

•www.hpshopping.ca (Canada)

•www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe)

•www.hp.com (All other countries/regions)

The printer is set by default to print the best quality photos on HP Advanced Photo Paper. If you print on a different type of paper, be sure to change the paper type. For information on changing the paper type in the printer menu, see “Load your paper” on page 15. For information on changing the paper type when printing from a computer, see “Change the print settings for the print job” on page 27.

Load your paper

Paper loading tips

•You can print photos on small media, such as 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards. Use plain paper, such as index cards, only for drafts or when print quality is not important.

•Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the paper. After loading paper, set the paper width guide gently against the edge of the paper, so that it guides the paper in straight.

•Load only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or sizes in the input tray.

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HP A520 manual Paper basics, Choose the best paper for the job, Load your paper, Paper loading tips

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 glance Indicator lights Printer menus How to use the Printer menu To use the Printer menu Printer menu options Printer menu structure Help Chapter Get started Paper basics Choose the best paper for the jobLoad your paper Paper loading tips To 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 card To 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 computer To 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 box Download printer software updates Transfer photos to a computerWhats This? help Transfer photos from a camera or other device Transfer 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 computer To 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 dpi Print quality settings Change the print qualityChange the paper type To select a print quality and speed Change 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 shortcut Print 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 option Select any other print settings you want, then click OK Print panoramic photos Print 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 Toolbox Clean the print cartridge automatically Align the print cartridge Insert 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 cartridge Print 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 Sample Store the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Troubleshooting Software installation issuesPrinter software did not install successfully Solution To 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 appear Computer 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 options Print 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 borders Print 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 down Insert 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 desktop Chapter Shop for ink supplies HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site firstHP support by phone Phone support period Placing a call After the phone support period HP Warranty Additional warranty options Chapter HP support and warranty Printer specifications SpecificationsSystem requirements International Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices Chapter Environmental product stewardship program Material safety data sheets Paper usePlastics Recycling program Environmental product stewardship program