Print, Orientation Portrait or Landscape, Related topics | HP A520

Chapter 5

Print

NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions.

1.Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software.

2.Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see “Printer Properties dialog box” on page 23.

3.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.

4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options:

•Print Quality: Normal or Best

NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.

•Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type

•Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size

•Orientation: Portrait or Landscape

5.If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. For more information, see “HP Real Life technology options” on page 26.

6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.

If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless.

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.

Related topics

“Change the print settings for the print job” on page 27

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HP A520 manual Print, Orientation Portrait or Landscape, Related topics

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