Configure Bluetooth | HP A520 instruction

Chapter 4

Configure Bluetooth

To use Bluetooth wireless technology, you must configure both the printer and your computer. The way you configure Bluetooth depends on the Bluetooth software you use. This section provides Bluetooth instructions using the Widcomm software.

NOTE: Before you configure the printer, verify that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on the device you want the printer to communicate with. Refer to the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device for instructions.

To configure Bluetooth settings on the printer

1.Open the Toolbox dialog box. For more information, see “Toolbox dialog box” on page 37.

2.Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab.

3.Make changes and then click Apply.

To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on the computer

1.Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Bluetooth tray, and select Explore My Bluetooth Places.

2.In Bluetooth Tasks, click View devices in Range.

3.When the printer appears in the device list, click the Printer icon, then click OK.

4.Select Yes or No to choose the encryption options:

If the security level is set to High, select Yes, then click Next. You will be prompted to enter a passkey.

a. To find the passkey, press the Menu button on the printer control panel. b. Select Bluetooth, then select Display Passkey.

The passkey appears on the printer screen.

c. Enter the passkey in the Bluetooth Pin Code field, and then click OK.

5.From the Windows Control Panel, click Printers & Faxes, then click Add Printer.

6.Click Local Printer, then click Next. The Printer Properties dialog box appears.

7.Click the General tab, and enter a name for the printer.

8.Click OK.

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HP A520 manual To configure Bluetooth settings on the printer, Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab

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 started Find more information HP Photosmart at a glance Control panel buttons and indicator lights Printer menus Indicator lights To use the Printer menu How to use the Printer menu Printer menu structure Printer menu options Help Chapter Get started Choose the best paper for the job Paper basicsLoad your paper Paper loading tips To 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 card Print 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 computer Print 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 box Transfer photos to a computer Download printer software updatesWhats This? help Transfer photos from a camera or other device To 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 computer HP 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 dpi Change the print quality Print quality settingsChange the paper type To select a print quality and speed Use 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 shortcut Print 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 option Print panoramic photos Select any other print settings you want, then click OK HP 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 Toolbox Align the print cartridge Clean the print cartridge automatically View 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 clothing Get 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 Sample Store the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Software installation issues TroubleshootingPrinter software did not install successfully Solution Printing 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 Solution Computer 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 options Print 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 borders Low 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 down There 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 supplies Chapter Shop for ink supplies Check the HP support Web site first HP support and warrantyHP support by phone Phone support period After the phone support period Placing a call HP Warranty Additional warranty options Chapter HP support and warranty Specifications Printer specificationsSystem requirements International Regulatory notices Regulatory and environmental information Chapter Environmental product stewardship program Paper use Material safety data sheetsPlastics Recycling program Environmental product stewardship program