Photosmart 5520 Why does the printer always run a blank sheet before it makes a copy?

My Photosmart 5520 always runs a blank sheet before it runs the copy/copies.  Is there a setting I can change?

Hello Camille33,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand your Photosmart 5520 runs a blank sheet of paper before you copy a document. I will do my best to assist you! Just to clarify are you printing a document from your computer or copying a document directly from your printer?
If so, then please make sure this printer is plugged into a direct wall, not a surge protector. I want to see if this makes a difference. Next, try resetting the printer for more than 60 seconds. Leave the printer turned on, then disconnect the power cord.
Make sure the firmware is up to date on this printer. I will provide the HP website where you can find this download here.
I will be looking forward to hearing back from you. Have a great night!
I worked on behalf of HP.

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