Print photos with a border | HP A520 guide

Print photos with a border

Guidelines

•To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the “photo enhancing” on page 26 page.

•Verify the photo paper you are using is not rippled or curled.

•Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see “Printer specifications” on page 65.

Prepare to print

1.Verify that the printer is turned on.

2.Load photo paper. For more information, see “Paper basics” on page 15.

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-with white borders, 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 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.

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 photos with a border

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 Load your paper Paper basicsChoose the best paper for the job 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 Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab Configure BluetoothTo configure Bluetooth settings on the printer 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 Printer Properties dialog box Print from a computerPrinter software To open the Printer Properties dialog box Whats This? help Download printer software updatesTransfer photos to a computer Transfer photos from a camera or other device Save 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 computer To 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 dpi Change the paper type Print quality settingsChange the print quality To select a print quality and speed Change 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 shortcut Print 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 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 Open the Toolbox MaintenanceToolbox dialog box 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 Storing the printer HP Digital Imaging Monitor iconStore the printer and print cartridge Click Print a Sample Store the print cartridges Chapter Maintenance Printer software did not install successfully TroubleshootingSoftware installation issues 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 Printout is rippled or curled Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printPress Ctrl+Alt+Delete 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 Print quality is poor Device messagesNo page came out of the printer Photo printed with borders Print 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 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 by phone HP support and warrantyCheck the HP support Web site first 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 Plastics Material safety data sheetsPaper use Recycling program Environmental product stewardship program