Photosmart 5520 print on photo paper - black isn't black

Hi, I've been having some issues printing text on photo paper. I create little circles with a name in it (2cmx2cm) to use in jewellery.The print used to be really sharp AND really black. Since a few months, the black is getting a bit faded out, more greytone than black. I tried changing the settings to 'print black only', max. DPI etc, but nothing helps. The ink cartridge isn't empty either, not according to the printer test or me (I shook the cartridge and I can hear there's certainly ink inside). Could you please advise setting I should use? Can I enhance the thickness or grade of black from the print? Would it help if the circles and names are created in a super high DPI file in Photoshop? Thanks in advance.

Hi , Have you by chance changed the type of paper you are using? Based on your description, after the black became a little faded you began tinkering with your print settings. Since changing the print settings didn;t help, I can't help but wonder if the issue is not related to the settings at all. What happens when you try to copy something, is the black print then faded too? Please complete the solutions presented in the following document to full troubleshoot the issue: Fixing Print Quality Problems for the HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One and HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 5520 e-All-in-One Printer Series. I hope this is helpful. Thanks.

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Dear All,
I have a very serious problem. I've tried so many settings and configurations without success.
Very simple. I cannot choose the photo tray in any way and I cannot print on photo paper.
I get everything on A4 format.
The printer is working fine wih other software (e.g. HP studio).
I can't believe I'm the only one.
Please help!
tks ;-)

Hi,
I came across such issues using AirPrint from Mac OS.. probably an Airprint bug.
Go to Print & Scan and click the plus sign.
From the extended add a printer dialog select the Photosmart 7520.
Open the Use drop-down and select the HP Photosmart 7520 from teh list (Instead the default AirPrint option)
Additionally from the iPhoto print dialog click Print, the OS print dialog will appear.
Set the Paper Source as Photo Tray under the Paper Type/Quality menu.
Shlomi

When I print on photo paper it only prints in black and white. How can I fix this?

When I print on photo paper it only prints in black and white. How can I fix this?

Does it print correctly on plain paper?
What do you do differently to print on Photo Paper than to print on plain paper?
iPhoto has no idea of what paper is being printed - that is totally a function of the printer and the print driver supplied with the printer - you need to look at the printer specific options and your printer manual and/or support forums
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HP Photosmart 7200 Colors are Wrong When Printing on Photo Paper

I'm running Windows 7 and am having a problem when printing on photo paper. The colors are off; mainly green. The colors are fine when printing on plain paper. I have tried printing from my computer as well as straight from the media card. Same result. I am also using HP Photo Premium glossy paper. Print cartridges are brand new and are loaded correctly.
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Hi @Vay725,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand that the colors are wrong when printing on photo paper! I am happy to help you with this print quality issue!
For further assistance, I will need to know some more information:
The Product/Model Number of your printer. Follow instructions in this link. Finding Your HP Product Model Number.
If you are using a Windows or Mac Operating System, and the version number. To find the exact version, visit this link. Whatsmyos.
If the printer is connected, Wireless, or USB.
If the printer is able to make copies.
If the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, or directly to the wall outlet. Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector. This applies to Inkjet printers as well.
If you are using Genuine HP Ink cartridges.
Thank you for posting, and have a nice day!
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Only 3/4 of photos print on photo paper

Only 3/4 of the photo prints on photo paper (4x6 borderless). If photo is printed on full size paper entire photo prints.

Try these steps and let me know if it resolves your issue or not:
1. Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2. Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the paper tray.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
4. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
5. Make sure the product is the selected printer.
6. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
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the appropriate paper size.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10. (Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software
displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
11. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print
Quality drop-down list.
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setting with supported types of photo paper. If Maximum dpi is not listed in the
Print quality drop-down list, you can enable it from the Advanced tab. For more
information, see “Print using Maximum dpi” on page 30.
12. In the HP Real Life Technologies area, click the Photo fix drop-down list and select
from the following options:
• Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image.
• Basic: enhances low-resolution images; moderately adjusts image sharpness.
13. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
14. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
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I am trying to get my iPad to print from hp air printer and it only prints on photo paper. How do I fix it to print on paper. I already put setting to copy on printer but it prints blank.

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Thank you everyone. I figured it out. I thought that you can use regular paper to print pictures from photos on Ipad. This is not possible. I was able to use regular print paper to print from my mail. My problem is solved!!

Install new HP Photosmart 5520 printer

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If it is 10.5 or lower, it is time to upgrade your OS X and/or Mac.
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I want to print photos directly from my phone to my printer on photo paper.

I'm trying to Print from my Samsung smart phone to my hp printer it will print, web pages, but i want to send a photo to be printed on photo paper 4x6 size. is there a setting i need to change do this. it will only print on letter size paper. this was one of the main purposes of me buying this printer to print from my phone and my i pad. and updates you can do to to add this feature I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to do this. please let me know. Thanks.

You could use the iPrint App to accomplish this. The following thread has links to show how to install and use the iPrint App for Android, iPhone, and iPod products.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/ePrint-Print-Apps-Mobile/How-to-Download-and-Use-HP-iPrint-for-Android-...
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http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hp-iprint-photo-3-0/id299531647?mt=8
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HP Photosmart 5520 print quality issues - Not printing black

Hi,
I bought a HP 5520 printer. I used it once and printed less than 10 photos and it was great the quality was superb.
I went to use it for the second time and the print quality was terrible. There is no problem with the printer responding to comannds it tries to print just it is awful quality.
I used the trouble shooting guide that HP have posted on line. I went through every step multiple times - I am using the correct paper, Genuine HP cartridges.
I got to the step where you run the Print Quality Diagnostic Report and there is NO Black present, Yellow is faint and the other colours have horizontal streaks.
I ran multiple print head cleans and no change.
I bought brand new HP print cartridges and still no change also ran multiple print head cleans and Print Quality Diagnostic Reports but still the same.
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They told me to try and get an online Chat with a technician - well a few attempts and hours later still no response from them
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Yes it is in Warranty. It is virtually brand new.
After I last posted I got through to the online chat support and was sent an email with options to 'troubleshoot' which I had already done with no success.
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Have a photosmart 7280 and can't get it to feed and print 4x6 photo paper

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Deskjet 6988dt, how to use photo/envelope slot for printing 4x6 photo paper?

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facing down.
2. Gently push the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will
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