HP PhotoSmart A526 User Manual
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Contents 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help............................................................................................5 2 Get started How do I?....................................................................................................................................7 Find more information.................................................................................................................8 The HP Photosmart at a glance.................................................................................................9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights..................................................................................9 Printer menus...........................................................................................................................10 How to use the Printer menu..............................................................................................11 Printer menu options..........................................................................................................12 3 Paper basics Choose the best paper for the job............................................................................................15 Load your paper.......................................................................................................................15 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card without a computer..........................................................................17 Supported memory cards...................................................................................................17 Print photos from a memory card.......................................................................................18 Remove a memory card.....................................................................................................18 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device...................................................................19 Print from a Bluetooth device...................................................................................................19 Configure Bluetooth............................................................................................................20 Print photos from a Bluetooth device..................................................................................21 Enhance your photos................................................................................................................21 5 Print from a computer Printer software.........................................................................................................................23 Printer Properties dialog box..............................................................................................23 Whats This? help...............................................................................................................24 Download printer software updates....................................................................................24 Transfer photos to a computer.................................................................................................24 Transfer photos from a camera or other device.................................................................24 Transfer photos and files from a memory card...................................................................25 Save photos from a memory card to the computer......................................................25 Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to the computer....................................25 Delete photos and other files from a memory card.......................................................26 Enhance your photos................................................................................................................26 HP Real Life technology options........................................................................................26 Maximum dpi......................................................................................................................27 1
Change the print settings for the print job.................................................................................27 Change the print quality......................................................................................................28 Change the paper type.......................................................................................................28 Change the paper size.......................................................................................................29 Resize a photo ...................................................................................................................29 Use advanced color settings..............................................................................................29 Create printing shortcuts....................................................................................................30 Print preview.............................................................................................................................31 Print photos..............................................................................................................................31 Print borderless photos.......................................................................................................31 Print photos with a border...................................................................................................33 Print postcards....................................................................................................................34 Print black and white photos...............................................................................................34 Print panoramic photos.......................................................................................................35 Print on index cards and other small media.......................................................................36 HP Photosmart software...........................................................................................................36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...................................................................................................................37 Open the Toolbox...............................................................................................................37 Use the Toolbox.................................................................................................................37 Align the print cartridge.............................................................................................................38 Clean the print cartridge automatically.....................................................................................38 View estimated ink levels.........................................................................................................39 Insert or replace the print cartridge...........................................................................................39 Remove ink from your skin and clothing...................................................................................40 Get print cartridge ordering information....................................................................................41 Print a test page.......................................................................................................................41 Print a sample page..................................................................................................................41 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon...............................................................................................42 Store the printer and print cartridge..........................................................................................42 Storing the printer...............................................................................................................42 Store the print cartridges....................................................................................................43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues......................................................................................................45 Printing and hardware issues...................................................................................................46 Bluetooth printing problems......................................................................................................54 Device messages.....................................................................................................................55 8 Shop for ink supplies.............................................................................................................59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first.........................................................................................61 HP support by phone................................................................................................................61 Phone support period.........................................................................................................61 Placing a call.......................................................................................................................62 After the phone support period...........................................................................................62 HP Warranty.............................................................................................................................63 Additional warranty 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10 Specifications System requirements................................................................................................................65 Printer specifications................................................................................................................65 11 Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices....................................................................................................................67 FCC statement....................................................................................................................68 LED indicator statement.....................................................................................................68 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan..................................................68 Notice to users in Japan about power cord........................................................................69 Notice to users in Korea.....................................................................................................69 Notice to users in the European Economic Area................................................................69 Environmental product stewardship program...........................................................................69 Paper use...........................................................................................................................70 Plastics...............................................................................................................................70 Material safety data sheets.................................................................................................70 Recycling program..............................................................................................................70 HP inkjet supplies recycling program.................................................................................70 Energy consumption...........................................................................................................70 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union..................................................................................................................................71 Contents 3
1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: •“ Get started” on page 7 •“ Paper basics” on page 15 •“ Print without a computer” on page 17 •“ Print from a computer” on page 23 •“ Maintenance” on page 37 •“ Shop for ink supplies” on page 59 •“ HP support and warranty” on page 61 •“ Specifications” on page 65 •“ Regulatory and environmental information” on page 67 You can print information at any time from the HP Photosmart Help. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5
2 Get started 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. Get started 7
Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on your country/region, language, or printer model. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer without connecting it to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to use the printer with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view the electronic Help on your computer: Help from your device: Help is available from your device and contains additional information on select topics. See “ How to use the Printer menu” on page 11 for information on accessing these help topics. www.hp.com/supportIf you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP Web site. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Chapter 2 8 Get started
The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts LabelDescription 1Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. 2Output tray (closed): Open this to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. 3USB port: Use this port to connect the printer to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 4Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance 9