My HP Photosmart 6520 won't show up as available printers

I have installed the required software through the HP wireless printer website (I'm working on a MacBook Air with Maverick) and when the HP Utility Setup window tries to find my device to configure it won't show up.
I need help!
Thank you!

Hello melfox536,
Welcome to the Forums!
I understand you are having troubles with installing your Photosmart 6520 on your network. I have looked into this issue and have found a troubleshooting guide that should fix the problem for you.
Here is the guide, click the link and follow the steps thoroughly:
'Unable to Find Printer' Error Message Displays on the Computer During a Wireless Network Installati...
Good luck!
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This is my second Photosmart 6520 and they have BOTH stopped printing in black. I have followed ALL of the troubleshooting and have the same problem. The first one I returned to where I bought it as to be blunt the people on the HP Support line were less than worthless and quite condescending even in the light of me informing them that I have worked in IT for 20 years. I cannot find my receipt as I would return this one too and get a completely different printer as this seems to be a constant problem with these printers. It is under warranty however that involves dealing with the incompetent HP Phone people and getting my intelligence insulted again. If someone on here from HP can help online without me having to resort to the dreaded phone that would be great.

I can't believe this! I create a case and you close it and tell me to go to the same exact place to open a case! This is intolerable!
Case details
Operating system/version: Windows 7
Product: HP Photosmart 6520 e-All-in-One Printer
Problem description: This is my second Photosmart 6520 and they have BOTH stopped printing in black. I have followed ALL of the troubleshooting and have the same problem. The first one I returned to where I bought it. This time that is not possible and I want a replacement ASAP.
Troubleshooting steps taken: EVERYTHING listed online and that your incompetent phone people recommended while they insulted my intelligence.
Case history
*** PHONE LOG December 24,2014 01:47:03 [December 23,2014 18:47:03 AZST] wes_mcm Action Type: Incoming call
This is my second Photosmart 6520 and they have BOTH stopped printing in black. I have followed ALL of the troubleshooting and have the same problem. The first one I returned to where I bought it. This time that is not possible and I want a replacement ASAP.
Please do not call me, please email me only!
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Product Number: CX017A, Serial Number:
Problem Description: This is my second Photosmart 6520 and they have BOTH stopped printing in black. I have followed ALL of the troubleshooting and have the same problem. The first one I returned to where I bought it. This time that is not possible and I want a replacement ASAP.
Please do not call me, please email me only!
Trouble Shooting: EVERYTHING listed online and that your incompetent phone people recommended while they insulted my intelligence.
OS Revision: Windows 7
Product Version:
SAR: Printer
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System Type: Printers and Multifunction
Problem Area: HP Photosmart All-in-One Products
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I would like to inform you that we support only commercial printers. Since, This HP Photosmart 6520 e-All-in-One Printer is a consumer model, you may obtain support from the below web-link and phone support:
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Hello lenc48,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having a few issues when it comes to printing from your mac as well as some two sided printing issues.
I do have a some suggestions that we can try in the attempt to troubleshoot this issue.
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If you are still having issues, feel free to write me back or you can contact HP Total care direct. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions, click here: click here.
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If the issue persists, please post back and I will gladly return with an alternate solution. If however, this resolves the issue, please post back to let me know, thanks.
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Thanks for your time.
Cheers,
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My parents own an HP PhotoSmart 6520. They have 3 or 4 computers. 1 Is connected to this printer via USB cable. 3 Are "connected" over wireless. The printer has the latest firmware updates according to checks from the printer front display.
Problem is this:
1) When first starting the printer, and the printer gets on the wifi network, all wifi-available devices can print to it over wifi. We are also able to browse to the printer config web pages to see status, and change configs as needed.
2) After about 5 minutes of printer inactivity, all wireless clients can't print to the printer to print, and can't connect to the printer's web page. (The printer appears to be offline to each OS that uses WiFi to get Internet access.
3) If we visit the printer control screen, physically attached to the pinter, find the network configuration, and choose to "turn off" wifi at the printer, then after off, "turn on" wifi and see an IP address get assigned, then all WiFi machines can print to the printer over WiFi. However, after 5 minutes, again, the printer is offline. No matter what or how much each WiFi-based machine sends to their printer queue/spool, the printer remains offline.
4) If the USB-connected machine prints to the printer over USB, the printer once again becomes available over the wireless network.
The work-around is terrible. (Cycle WiFi access every time they need to print from Wireless devices.)
Things we have tried:
1) This is running the latest firmware according to the WebService section request to check for upgrades. They are on the latest according to the results. (no help)
2) DHCP was the initial config for network settings. I moved to a DHCP server configuration with static IP served by printer MAC address. (No help)
3) I switched to totally static IP address, thinking it might be a DHCP lease-time/renewal issue, or custom vendor string issues or bug. (no help)
4) Enabled/Disabled IPv6 even though they are on a NAT-ed network with only IPv4 support. (no help)
5) Visited printer config with web broswer, and change energy saver setting from "5 minutes" to "15 minutes" because the ~5 minute window seemed like an approximate time limit. (No help)
6) Enable/Disable other settings through the web and restart the printer. (No help.)
7) Suggestions listed here: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Photosmart-6520-e-All-in-One-Printer-series/5169038/model/516... (No help)
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I do not have access to this right now, but I can walk my parents through whatever steps are needed to resolve this.
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7) No wireless extender is being used.
8) We tried static IP, Dynamic IP, and statically assigned DHCP served IP.
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Hi @TheSynAck,
I see you are using a Hot Spot, I believe we have found the reason for the connectivity issues. There may be a setting that needs to manually configured for the Hotspot to 'allow' your printer access. Also, hotspots may have limitations and restrictions that may cause connectivity issues.
Take a look here: Setting up the Printer as a HotSpot, it shows a Laserjet but the same steps apply.
Keep in mind that Hotspot connections are 'best effort' connections due to the issues of inconsistencies within the connection. They are not routers. Therefore, you may experience issues in the future when using the Hotspot for your connection. Usually a powercycle or hard reset of the HotSpot will resolve such issues.
I would not recommend getting another Hot Spot as the connection is not guaranteed, you could however try a Wireless Router if you are looking to upgrade anyways.
With the PS 6520 you also have the ability to print using the HP Wireless Direct printing option. Please click on the link below to get started:
HP Wireless Printers - Printing with HP Wireless Direct
I hope this gives you a better understanding of the intermittent connection issues.
Thanks again,
HevnLgh
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Hp 7525 Photosmart printer won't scan to my PC but will scan to other PCs on the LAN

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HP photosmart 6520 scanning doesn't work

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7597, welcome to the forums
I understand you are no longer able to scan from your Photosmart 6520. I am willing to help you with this!
I am glad to hear the copies are working, as this shows the printer is alright and the problem isn't with the hardware.
First of all, run the HP Print and Scan Doctor and post back to me with the detailed results from the tool.
I also would like to know the OS you are running:
Which Windows Operating System am I running?
Mac OS X: How Do I Find Which Mac OS X Version Is on My Computer?
As you connect USB, try a wireless connection or Ethernet connection and let me know if they work.
Have a great day
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Unable to Communicate with Printer - Photosmart 6520

A few days ago this issue popped up out of no where. I've been using the printer for a few months now with out an issue, but all of a sudden all of our computers can no longer print. When ever I try an error pops up that the computer cannot communicate with the printer, and to try to update the IP address with the IP address tool.
So far what I've tried without any success:
- Restarting the printer.
- Restarting the router.
- Restarting the computers.
- Reconnecting the printer to the network (Rerunning the network setup.).
- Changing the IP address manually.
- Disabled the router firewall and computer firewall.
- Changed the wireless security on my router to WPA2 from WEP (Needed to do this anyway.).
- Uninstalling, then reinstalling drivers and software.
- HP Print and Scan Doctor (Sorry, left this one off. Doesn't detect any devices.)
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So far I'm stuck there, as I can't locate the printer to finish reinstalling the drivers.
Having this issue on multiple devices.
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Any help would be appreciated and thanks for your time.

Looks like you have done a lot of what needs to be done. Nice work!
Just want to clarify a few things.
Can you connect the printer to the router using a network cable?
Does the printer work fine if connected directly to the router via netowork cable?
If that works fine, please note the IP address and disconnect network cable.
Wireless:
From the 6520 , configure wireless connection
What is the printer's IP address when you have it assigned automatically and not manually?
If both IP addresses assigned are from same subnet (ex:192.168.x.x)
-can you ping the printer through the command prompt (in accessories) from a PC on the same network?
'Ping (address) xxx.xxx.x.x'
You should get back 3 lines showing the mil sec response if successful.
Sorry if I am asking you to do something you have already done.
I work for HP

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