HP Photosmart 6520 not using photo paper

[Mtf1120]

Hi,

I'm having trouble trying to print a photo using photo paper. Everytime I try it uses the regular paper instead. Help me. Thanks Matt

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Mtf1120

In the application you are using to submit the job to the printer,

Set Media type (kind of paper)

Set Paper Size

Set Source (tray to be used)

plus other options as available / desired

From How-to > Print > Instructions and Settings :

 How to Print Photos (Windows)

and

 Print Driver Settings Guide (Windows)

For example,

Download, save, and install this easy to use software:

HP Photo Creations 

Example – One Borderless Image on 4X6 inch photo paper

NOTE:  Borderless may or may not be available on your printer model

Quick Prints > 4 X 6 inch Quick Prints > Print my own > Add Photos > Browse >

Click / Select Photo from the folder > Open >

In Section Edit > Click once or twice on the opened photo >

White box opens listing Edit Options:

Select / Edit if / as desired

Print > Adjust Settings and Advanced Settings >

(Under the name of your printer)

Open Printer Settings >

Verify / Adjust setup

1. Printing Shortcut > Photo Printing (with or without borders depending on your printer model)
2. tab Paper / Quality> Media Type > HP Advanced Photo Paper (or other)
3. Advanced> Size of Paper > 4 x 6 inch  (10x15 cm)
4. Click / Select Borderless Printing ON
5. Click OK to close Printer Settings

Click Print

HP Photo Creations video tours 

Getting Started with Photo Creations.

View the videos within the program on the Getting Started page.

Help and How-to Documents > Print projects and photos

Photo Creations Printing Help and How-to

Having trouble?  There are support staff to help you with your print-at-home projects:

A dedicated support site is provided at RocketLifeSupport.com. The site contains illustrated tutorials and a chat feature to reach the US support team.  (Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9-6 Eastern, except major holidays.) 

RocketLife, developer of HP Photo Creations
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» Browse the FAQ at RocketLifeSupport.com

Reference

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers and Software, Videos, How-to, Troubleshooting, Manuals, Product Information, and more

HP Photosmart 6520 e-All-in-One Printer series

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[Mtf1120]

Hi Dragon-Fur,

Thank you. That helped a lot. Now I can print photos.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Mtf1120

You are welcome.

Happy Printing!

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