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I'm considering purchasing the Hp Photosmart A520 series and have a couple of questions on how it works.

1. Does it need to be connected to a computer to print pictures?

2. Can it print pictures from a phone? Using a USB cable?

Thanks

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Hi @Graciem1 

About your questions:

1. Yes, it needs to be connected to a computer to print pictures.

2. No, it doesn´t print pictures from a phone.

 

Also the print cartridges for that Photosmart A520 could be expensive because it will be difficult to find such cartridges.

 

If you want to print pictures and also print from a phone, maybe you could think about

a new printer model like Smart Tank 5101.

 

For example:

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL-UmNdM42I&ab_channel=PrinterGuruji

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Best regards,

ferRX.

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Hi @Graciem1 

About your questions:

1. Yes, it needs to be connected to a computer to print pictures.

2. No, it doesn´t print pictures from a phone.

 

Also the print cartridges for that Photosmart A520 could be expensive because it will be difficult to find such cartridges.

 

If you want to print pictures and also print from a phone, maybe you could think about

a new printer model like Smart Tank 5101.

 

For example:

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL-UmNdM42I&ab_channel=PrinterGuruji

* Click YES   to say thank you, 

* Click Accepted Solution when question is answered.

Best regards,

ferRX.

dodecaedroh.gif

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@ferRX / I am a volunteer posting answers on my own time.
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FerRX - Hi

Thank you so much for your quick response! Your suggestion of a printer was great but I am looking for something that's portable that I can take on the go with me. Really appreciate your knowledge!

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