HP 3520 HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide
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user's guide To find an answer to a question, select one of the topics below: q notices q special features q getting started q connectivity q printing q maintenance q troubleshooting q specifications The User's Guide is also available in other languages. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 2
notices q notices and acknowledgements q terms and conventions q accessibility - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 3
in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material allowed under copyright laws. acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a U.S. trademark - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 4
HP printer or printer . symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print . cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 5
Do not clean the interior of the printer. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 6
through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 7
have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: q User friendly : Easy to install and operate. q Photo quality printing : Vibrant color and true black text with up to 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution on photo papers. q Print cancel : Save paper and ink by cancelling - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 8
appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed: 1. Ink Levels : Approximate ink level of each print cartridge. 2. Device Status : The status of the printer. For example, Spooling a print job, click Cancel Print . To close the Device Status Box , click Close Window . - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 9
getting started q printer features q power button and light q paper tray q print cartridges q ink-backup mode - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 10
printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. button and light 2. paper tray 1. print cartridges 1. usb port - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 11
. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the Power button. The light on the Power button flashes when the printer is processing. 1. power button and light Caution! Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 12
the paper tray. 3. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Lower the printer cover. using the paper tray Print different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or left. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of the paper tray. The print cartridges must be installed before printing. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 13
your printer. print cartridge selection printer model print cartridge selection number black 27 HP Deskjet 3500 Series tri-color 28 For installation instructions, click here . For storage instructions, click here . For recycling instructions, click here . For print cartridge ink capacity - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 14
so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1. remove plastic tape Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 15
calibrating print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, calibrate the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 16
in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return and recycle program. HP offers this program in more countries/regions than any other print cartridge manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 17
(15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). q Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 18
USB The printer connects to the computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 19
black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, click here - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 20
connectivity q USB - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 21
printing Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q device status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q print task quick sets q setting custom - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 22
printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver , to change the print settings for a document. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. displaying the printer Help : Offers instructions for using the - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 23
Printer features, and instructions on how to use them, are subject to change. This document was released for publishing before all of the printer features were determined. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 24
in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list. using a print task quick set Follow these steps to use a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task you want to use from the drop-down list. 3. Click OK . To restore default print settings, select Default - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 25
Delete . Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 26
instructions Follow these steps to print a document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Print . 3. Click OK to print with the printer Properties . The Printer Properties dialog box appears. The path to the Printer Properties dialog box may vary depending on the software program. 3. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 27
quality increases from FastDraft to Maximum dpi , the quality of the printed image improves and the print speed decreases. FastDraft uses the least amount of ink. Maximum dpi mode uses the most amount of ink and requires a large amount of disk space. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 28
Size dialog box to print on a special paper size. defining a custom paper size Follow these steps to define a custom paper size: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Click the Custom button. The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed. 4. Select a custom - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 29
basics tab The Basics tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets : See print task quick sets . 2. Orientation : Specify the page layout: r Portrait : The printed page is longer than it is wide. r Landscape : The printed page is wider than it is long. r Mirror Image : - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 30
. 1. taskbar icon using the taskbar icon shortcut menu Follow these steps to change the printer's default settings: 1. Click the taskbar icon. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Select the options you want to use as the default settings. 3. Click OK . A dialog box appears stating that - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 31
printing, your printer must have a black print cartridge installed. If a tricolor print cartridge is installed, remove it so that only the black print cartridge remains in the print cartridge cradle. Be sure to store the tri-color print cartridge properly. For storage instructions, see maintaining - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 32
until it stops. The paper will extend over the edge of the tray. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Type is : Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 33
the left, in the right-hand side of the In tray. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is : Appropriate - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 34
guidelines q For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. q In tray capacity: Up to 30 transparencies preparing to print 1. Slide the paper guide to the left. 2. Place the transparencies, with the printable side down and the adhesive strip toward the printer, in the In tray. Carefully - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 35
q Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. q Use only full sheets of labels. q Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. q Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels. q In tray capacity - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 36
, in the right side of the In tray. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is : Appropriate card size Type - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 37
was an error writing to LPT1' appears If the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable, the cable may not have been attached before installing the software. Uninstall, then reinstall, the software. To uninstall the software, click here . the error message 'two-way communication cannot - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 38
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, see below. what the flashing light means The Power light can flash for several reasons: q The printer cover is open. q The printer is out of paper. q There is a problem with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with a print cartridge. if an error message appears Read the error message - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 40
paper from the paper tray. 2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. Remove the Rear Access Door. Press the handle to the right, then pull out the door. 4. Remove the paper jam from the back of the - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 41
, in the right side of the In tray. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is : Appropriate card size Type - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 42
q For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. q In tray capacity: Up to 20 cards preparing to print 1. Slide the paper guide to the left. 2. Fan cards into the printer until they stop. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 43
. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. printing photographs If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 44
photographs. Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires: q A digital camera that supports Exif Print q Exif Print-enabled photo software q HP Deskjet printer software that supports Exif Print q Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP Follow these steps to print Exif Print-enhanced photographs: 1. Open the - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 45
Follow these steps to print with PhotoREt technology: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Print Quality : Best 2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK . - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 46
maintenance q replacing print cartridges q calibrating print cartridges q automatically cleaning print cartridges q manually cleaning print cartridges q maintaining print cartridges q maintaining the printer body q refilling print cartridges q removing ink from skin and clothing q printer tools - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 47
here to check the print cartridge ink levels. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Go to printer maintenance . 2. Click Clean Cartridges . 3. Click Clean , then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 48
-free material that will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean. preparing to clean 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the printer cover. The cradle moves to the center of the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord from - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 49
from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using sudsy - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 50
or detergent. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. q Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. Noise is normal when the cradle moves - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 51
refilling print cartridges To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer's warranty coverage. - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 52
tools The printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance. Use the printer tools to: q View estimated ink levels. q Clean the print cartridges. q Calibrate the printer. q Print a test page. q Perform other functions as needed. To access the tools, click - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 53
troubleshooting q printer is not printing q paper jam q paper problems q print quality is poor q document is misprinted q photos are not printing correctly q error messages q power light is flashing q printer is slow q if you continue to have problems - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 54
source. q Cable connections are secure. q Printer is turned on. q Print cartridges are correctly installed . q Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. q Printer cover is closed. q Rear Access Door is attached. check the power light If the Power light is flashing, there may be an - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 55
if the printer still does not print Select the topic below that best describes the problem: q paper jam q out of paper message q onscreen error message - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 56
paper problems the printer prints on multiple sheets at once paper weight The printer may print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is below the recommended paper weight. Use paper that meets the recommended paper weight. For paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 57
on ink or may need to be cleaned . print is faded q Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you may be printing using only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 58
it in the paper tray. 2. Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the envelope. 3. Reprint the envelope. the wrong place Follow the basic printing instructions and verify the following options: tab setting settings The printer's default settings may differ from the software application's - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 59
paper tray with the printable side down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is : Appropriate size Type - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 60
software applications when printing. printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, click here . computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 61
minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Microsoft Windows XP Minimum processor speed: Pentium II 233 MHz Required RAM: 128 MB Required free hard disk space: 300 MB* Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, or Me Minimum processor speed: Pentium II 233 - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 62
if you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down, then restart your computer. If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support . - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 63
specifications q minimum system requirements q environmental statement q print cartridge recovery - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 64
use a single polymer. Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following: q Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with your printer. q Replacement parts and consumables are available for three (3) years after production - HP 3520 | HP Deskjet 3500 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 65
U.S. registered service mark of guide for energy consumption specifications. Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, an amount of energy is still being consumed. Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord
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