Print from a computer, Printer software, Whats This? help | HP A520

5 Print from a computer

This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to print an image from an imaging application such as Photosmart Essential.

This section contains the following topics:

•Printer software

•Transfer photos to a computer

•Enhance your photos

•Change the print settings for the print job

•Print preview

•Print photos

•HP Photosmart software

Printer software

This section contains the following topics:

•Printer Properties dialog box

•What's This? help

•Download printer software updates

Printer Properties dialog box

When connected to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings and to begin print jobs.

To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box.

NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Preferences dialog box.

To open the Printer Properties dialog box

1.Open the file that you want to print.

2.Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed.

NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using.

What's This? help

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see “What's This? help” on page 24.

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Contents

HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingHP 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 without a computer Print from a memory card without a computerSupported memory cards Print photos from a memory card Remove a memory card Print from a Bluetooth device To print using a PictBridge-certified cameraPrint 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 Print photos from a Bluetooth device To print 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 HP Real Life technology options To delete photos or files from a memory cardSelect 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 Use advanced color settings Change the paper sizeResize a photo Create printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutClick 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 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 HP Photosmart software Print on index cards and other small mediaOrganize, 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 View estimated ink levels Insert or replace the print cartridgeClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab Remove ink from your skin and clothing To insert or replace a print cartridge Get print cartridge ordering information Print a testPrint 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 Printing and hardware issues To install the HP Photosmart SoftwareMissing 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 Printer did not print borderless photos Could not save photos from the computer to the memory cardPrinting 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 Bluetooth printing problems My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer SolutionPrintout does not appear as it should Device messages No page came out of the printerPrint quality is poor Photo printed with borders Low on ink Print cartridge is old or damagedPrint 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 There was a problem with the memory card Insert only one memory card at a timeCommunication 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 Specifications Printer 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