Get started, How do I? | HP A520 specs

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This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. This section contains the following topics:

•How do I?

•Find more information

•The HP Photosmart at a glance

•Control panel buttons and indicator lights

•Printer menus

How do I?

Click any of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software.

•“Print borderless photos” on page 31

•“Print photos with a border” on page 33

•“Print postcards” on page 34

•“Paper basics” on page 15

•“Clear a paper jam” on page 57

•“Insert or replace the print cartridge” on page 39

•“Transfer photos” on page 25

Click any of the following links to view an animation on how to perform common tasks.

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Contents

HP Photosmart A520 Series Help Contents HP support and warranty MaintenanceTroubleshooting 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 Supported memory cards Print without a computerPrint from a memory card without a computer Print photos from a memory card Remove a memory card Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device Print from a Bluetooth deviceTo print using a PictBridge-certified camera Configure Bluetooth To configure Bluetooth settings on the printerClick the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on the computer Enhance your photos Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo print from a Bluetooth device 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 Select HP Photosmart A520 series Open E HP Real Life technology optionsTo delete photos or files from a memory card 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 Resize a photo Use advanced color settingsChange the paper size Create printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutClick the Printing Shortcuts tab To delete a printing shortcut Print borderless photos Print previewPrint photos Related topics PrintOrientation Portrait or Landscape 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 Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways HP Photosmart softwarePrint on index cards and other small media Maintenance Toolbox dialog boxOpen the Toolbox Use the Toolbox Clean the print cartridge automatically Align the print cartridge Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab View estimated ink levelsInsert or replace the print cartridge Remove ink from your skin and clothing To insert or replace a print cartridge Print a sample Get print cartridge ordering informationPrint a test 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 Missing HP Photosmart Software Printing and hardware issuesTo install the 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 Printing is very slow Cause Printer did not print borderless photosCould not save photos from the computer to the memory card 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 Printout does not appear as it should Bluetooth printing problemsMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution Device messages No page came out of the printerPrint quality is poor Photo printed with borders Print cartridge is missing or incorrect Low on inkPrint cartridge is old or damaged 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 Communication with the printer has been lost There was a problem with the memory cardInsert only one memory card at a time 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 System requirements SpecificationsPrinter specifications International Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices Chapter Environmental product stewardship program Material safety data sheets Paper usePlastics Recycling program Environmental product stewardship program