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06-25-2025 04:45 PM
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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06-26-2025 02:32 AM
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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* Click Accepted Solution when question is answered.
Best regards,
ferRX.
@ferRX / I am a volunteer posting answers on my own time.
06-26-2025 02:32 AM
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.
@ferRX / I am a volunteer posting answers on my own time.
06-26-2025 12:24 PM
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!