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HP Photosmart A520 Printer series - Specialty Photo Inkjet Printers
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Glossary of terms
Glossary
Definitions of specifications and terms to assist in your buying process.
Speed/monthly volume
Print speed, color (draft color mode)
As fast as 39 sec
Print speed, color, 4x6 photo (draft mode)
As fast as 39 sec
Print speed, color, 4x6 photo (normal mode)
As fast as 50 sec
Print speed, color, 4x6 photo (best mode)
As fast as 76 sec
Print quality/technology
Print technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Print quality, black
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print quality, color
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (on advanced photo paper)
Cartridges
1 tri-color (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Ink types
Dye-based
Paper handling/media
Paper tray(s), standard
1
Paper tray(s), maximum
1
Input capacity, standard
Up to 20 sheets
Input capacity, maximum
Up to 20 sheets
Envelope feeder
No
Output capacity, standard
Up to 20 sheets
Output capacity, maximum
Up to 20 sheets
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)
None (not supported)
Document finishing
Sheetfed
Media sizes, standard
4 x 6 in, 4 x 6.5 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama
Media sizes, custom
Tray 1: 4 x 6 to 4 x 12 in
Media types
Photo paper
Media weight, recommended
16 to 24 lb
Memory/print languages/typefaces
Memory, standard
32 MB
Memory, maximum
32 MB
Print languages, standard
HP PCL3
Connectivity
Memory card compatibility
CompactFlash Type I and II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard/Secure MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, Mini SD (with adapter, not included; purchase separately)
Connectivity, standard
1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 4 memory card
Connectivity, optional
HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter (Q6398A), HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit (Q6236A)
Macintosh compatible
Yes
Print drivers, standard
Windows, Macintosh
Minimum system requirements
PC: Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, Professional x64 editions; Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, compatible processor, 233MHz or higher; Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0; Adobe Acrobat Reader 5; 128 MB RAM; 350 MB HD; CD-ROM; USB; Microsoft Windows Vista; Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0; Adobe Acrobat Reader 5; 900 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 512 MB RAM; 850 MB HD; CD-ROM; USB
Macintosh: Power PC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, and Intel Mac; 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended); 150 MB available hard disk space for software installation; Any Web browser; CD-ROM; Available USB port and USB cable; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color
Compatible network operating systems
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Certified for Windows Vista(TM); Mac OS X v 10.3.9; Mac OS X v 10.4
Certified for Windows Vista(TM)
Certified for Windows Vista(TM)
Dimensions/weight/warranty
Dimensions, std.            (W x D x H)
8.94 x 4.57 x 5.41 in
Dimensions, max.           (W x D x H)
8.94 x 8.78 x 5.41 in
Weight, U.S.
2.69 lb
Warranty, standard
One-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support; one-year technical phone support
What's in the box
What's in the box
HP Photosmart A526 Compact Photo Printer, HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge, power supply, USB cable (mini b-a), HP Photosmart software, User's Guide, Quick Start Guide
Cable included?
No
Software included
HP Photosmart software


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