HP Photosmart 6520 User Guide

HP Photosmart 6520 series

1 HP Photosmart 6520 series Help...................................................................................................................................3

2 Get to know the HP Photosmart

Printer parts..........................................................................................................................................................................5

Control panel features..........................................................................................................................................................7

Wireless status light..............................................................................................................................................................7

Memory cards and slots.......................................................................................................................................................8

3 How do I?..........................................................................................................................................................................9

4Print

Print photos from a memory card.......................................................................................................................................11

Wireless Direct print...........................................................................................................................................................11

Select print media...............................................................................................................................................................12

Load media.........................................................................................................................................................................12

Recommended papers for photo printing...........................................................................................................................15

Recommended papers for printing and copying.................................................................................................................15

Tips for print success..........................................................................................................................................................16

5 Use Web Services

Print from anywhere...........................................................................................................................................................19

Use HP Print Apps..............................................................................................................................................................20

Use the HP ePrintCenter website.......................................................................................................................................20

Tips for using Web Services...............................................................................................................................................20

6 Copy and scan

Copy text or mixed documents...........................................................................................................................................21

Scan to a computer or memory card..................................................................................................................................23

Tips for copy and scan success.........................................................................................................................................24

7 Work with cartridges

Check the estimated ink levels...........................................................................................................................................25

Clean printhead automatically............................................................................................................................................25

Replace the cartridges.......................................................................................................................................................25

Align printer........................................................................................................................................................................27

Order ink supplies..............................................................................................................................................................28

Cartridge warranty information...........................................................................................................................................28

Tips for working with cartridges..........................................................................................................................................29

8 Connectivity

Add the HP Photosmart to a network.................................................................................................................................31

Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router..............................................................................................................32

Change from a USB connection to a wireless network......................................................................................................33

Connect a new printer........................................................................................................................................................34

Change network settings....................................................................................................................................................34

Tips for setting up and using a networked printer..............................................................................................................34

Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)...........................................................................................35

9 Solve a problem

Get more help.....................................................................................................................................................................37

Register your printer...........................................................................................................................................................37

Clear paper jam..................................................................................................................................................................37

Solve print problem............................................................................................................................................................40

Solve copy and scan problem............................................................................................................................................40

Solve networking problem..................................................................................................................................................40

HP support by phone..........................................................................................................................................................40

10 Technical information

Notice.................................................................................................................................................................................47

Cartridge chip information..................................................................................................................................................47

Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................................48

Environmental product stewardship program.....................................................................................................................49

Regulatory notices..............................................................................................................................................................55

Regulatory wireless statements.........................................................................................................................................57

Index........................................................................................................................................................................................61

1 HP Photosmart 6520 series Help

For information about HP Photosmart 6520 series, see:

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Get to know the HP Photosmart

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How do I?

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Print Use Web Services

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Copy and scan

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Work with cartridges Connectivity

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Technical information Solve a problem

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4 HP Photosmart 6520 series Help

2 Get to know the HP Photosmart

• Printer parts Control panel features

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Wireless status light

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Memory cards and slots

Printer parts

• Front and top views of HP Photosmart 6520 series

1Lid

2Glass

3 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display)

4 Memory card light

5 Memory card slot

6 Memory card door

7 Output tray

8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)

9 Paper-width guide for the photo tray

10 Photo tray

11 Main tray

12 Paper-width guide for the main tray

13 Wireless status light

14 Power On/Off button

15 Printhead assembly and cartridge access area

16 Cartridge access door

17 Lid Backing

• Top and rear view of HP Photosmart 6520 series

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18 Printhead assembly

19 Cartridge access area

20 Model number location

21 Power connection (Use only with the power cord supplied by HP.)

22 Rear USB port

6 Get to know the HP Photosmart

Control panel features

The touch screen display shows menus, photos, apps, and messages. You can touch and drag your finger horizontally to scroll through photos, apps, and menus, and you can touch and drag your finger vertically through menu options.

Control panel features

1 Home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you first turn on the printer.

2 Back: Returns to the previous screen.

3 Help: On the Home screen, shows all Help topics. On another screen, shows information or animation on the display to

assist in the current operation.

4 Cancel: Stops the current operation.

5 Photo: Opens the Photo menu where you can view and print various photos, reprint a printed photo, or upload and

share your photo to Snapfish.

6 Copy: Opens the Copy menu where you can make 1–sided or 2–sided black or color copy.

7 Scan: Opens the Scan menu where you can select a destination for your scan.

8 ePrint icon: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, where you can check ePrint status details, change ePrint

settings, or print an Info page.

9 Wireless icon: Opens the Wireless Summary menu, where you can check wireless status and change wireless

settings. You can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection issues.

10 eco icon: Opens the eco menu where you can set up screen brightness, 2–sided copy, the Sleep mode, and auto

Power-off to help energy saving.

11 Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by cartridge. Displays a warning symbol if the ink level is less than the minimum

expected ink level.

12 Settings icon: Opens the Settings menu where you can change preferences and use tools to perform maintenance

functions.

13 Get More: If Web Services are enabled, takes you to the Internet for downloading more Apps.

14 Apps: Provides a quick and easy way to access and print information from the web, such as coupons, coloring pages,

puzzles, and more.

Wireless status light

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Light behavior Solution

Off Wireless is off. Touch the Wireless icon to access the Wireless menu on the

Slow blinking Wireless is on but not connected to a network. If connection cannot be

Fast blinking Wireless error has occurred. Refer to the messages on the printer display.

On Wireless connection has been established and you can print.

Memory cards and slots

Your printer has one of the following configurations and supports the memory card types listed below.

1 MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Dual-Voltage

MultimediaCard (DV-MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini (adapter required), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), or TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required)

2 Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo,

Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2, or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required)

printer display. Use the Wireless menu to enable wireless printing.

established, make sure your printer is within the range of wireless signal.

- Or Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini

(adapter required), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), or TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required)

8 Get to know the HP Photosmart

3 How do I?

This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos, scanning, and making copies.

Load media

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Wireless Direct print

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Replace the cartridges

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Use HP Print Apps

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How to get started with HP ePrint

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Print photos from a memory card

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Clear paper jam

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Copy text or mixed documents

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Scan to a computer or memory card

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Solve a problem

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Print photos from a memory card

Wireless Direct print

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To print with Wireless Direct

1. Make sure Wireless Direct is on. To check Wireless Direct status, touch the Wireless icon from the Home

screen. If it is off, touch the Settings button, and then touch Wireless Direct. See

printer without a router for more information.

2. From your wireless computer or mobile device, turn on the Wi-Fi radio, search for and connect to the

Wireless Direct name (for example: HP-Print-xx-Photosmart 6520).

3. Print a photo or a document as you normally do from your computer or mobile device.

NOTE: 1 If you want to print from a mobile device, you need to have a print application on your mobile

device.

NOTE: 2 If you want to print from your computer, you need to install the printer software.

Select print media

The printer is designed to work well with most types of office media. Use HP media for optimum print quality. Visit the HP website at

HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.

To purchase HP papers, go to

www.hp.com for more information about HP media.

Connect wirelessly to the

Shop for Products and Services and select ink, toner and paper.

Load media

▲ Do one of the following:

Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper a. Pull out the main tray.

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b. Load paper.

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Pull out the photo tray and slide the paper-width guide outwards.

Insert a stack of photo paper into the photo tray with short edge forward and print side down.

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Slide the stack of photo paper forward until it stops.

NOTE: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that tabs

are closest to you.

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Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the photo paper.

c. Push the main tray back in, and then open the paper tray extender.

Load A4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper a. Pull out the main tray.

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If the photo tray is open, push it back in.

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In the main tray, slide paper-width guide outwards.

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Remove any previously loaded media.

b. Load paper.

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Insert a stack of paper into the main tray with short edge forward and print side down.

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Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.

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Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.

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c. Push the main tray back in, and then open the paper tray extender.

NOTE: When you use legal-size paper, leave the paper catch closed.

Load envelopes a. Pull out the main tray.

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If the photo tray is open, push it back in.

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In the main tray, slide paper-width guide outwards.

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Remove any previously loaded media.

b. Load envelopes.

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Insert one or more envelopes into the center of the main tray. The side to be printed on should face down. The flap should be on the left side and facing up.

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Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.

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Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of envelopes until it stops.

c. Push the main tray back in, and then open the paper tray extender.

Recommended papers for photo printing

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing. Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

Paper Description

HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP’s best photo paper is heavyweight for producing professional-

HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling

HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper

HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink

quality photos. Features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two finishes – high gloss or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

designed for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. Available in glossy finish in 8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time, and take the guesswork out of printing affordable Lab-quality photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.

Recommended papers for printing and copying

Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

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Paper Description

HP Brochure Paper and HP Professional Paper 180gsm

HP Premium Presentation 120gsm Paper and HP Professional Paper 120gsm

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and

HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces

HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable

HP Office Recycled Paper HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper

HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics)

These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the best choice for producing professionalquality marketing materials, such as brochures and mailers, as well as business graphics for report covers and calendars.

These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals, reports and newsletters. They are a professional weight for an impressive look and feel.

sharp text. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no showthrough, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports, and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.

documents that look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors.

for copies, drafts, memos and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors.

made with 30% recycled fiber. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors.

are the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.

Tips for print success

Use the following tips to print successfully.

Tips for printing from a computer

For more information on printing documents, photos, or envelopes from a computer, use the following links for operating-system specific instructions.

• Learn how to print documents from your computer.

• Learn how to print photos saved on your computer. Learn how to enable maximum dpi resolution. to go online for more information.

• Learn how to print envelopes from your computer.

Tips for ink and paper

• Use genuine HP cartridges. Genuine HP cartridges are designed for and tested with HP printers to help you

produce great results, time after time.

• Make sure the cartridges have sufficient ink. To view the estimated ink levels, touch the Ink icon from the

Home screen.

• If you want to print a black and white document using black ink only, do one of the following according to

your operating system.

◦ On Windows: Open your printer software, click Set Preferences. On the Paper/Quality tab, click

Advanced. Select Black Ink Only from the Print in Grayscale drop-down list under Printer Features.

◦ On Mac: From the Print dialog box, choose the Paper Type/Quality pane, click Color Options, and

then choose Grayscale from the Color pop-up menu. If the Print dialog does not show printer options, click the blue disclosure triangle next to the printer

name (Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6) or Show Details (Mac OS X v10.7). Use the pop-up menu toward the bottom of the dialog to choose the Paper Type/Quality pane.

Click here to go online for more information.

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Click here to go online for more information.

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• To learn more tips about working with cartridges, see Tips for working with cartridges for more information.

• Load a stack of paper, not just one page. Use clean and flat paper of the same size. Make sure only one

type of paper is loaded at a time.

• Adjust the paper-width guides in the photo or main tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the paper-

width guides do not bend the paper in the photo or main tray.

• Set the print quality and paper size settings according to the type and size of paper loaded in the photo or

main tray.

• To clear paper jam, see

Clear paper jam for more information.

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Contents

1 HP Photosmart 6520 series Help

2 Get to know the HP Photosmart

Printer parts

Control panel features

Wireless status light

Memory cards and slots

3 How do I?

Print photos from a memory card

Wireless Direct print

Print 11

Select print media

Load media

Recommended papers for photo printing

Recommended papers for printing and copying

Tips for print success