HP Envy 4520

Printer parts

Front view

Figure 2-1 Front and top views of HP ENVY 4520 All-in-One series

Feature	Description
1	Lid
2	Lid-backing
3	Scanner glass
4	Cartridge access door
5	Paper path cover
6	Ink cartridges
7	On button (also referred to as the Power button)
8	Front panel
9	Printer display
10	Automatic output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)
11	Paper-width guides
12	Paper tray
13	Paper tray door

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Back view

Figure 2-2 Rear view of HP ENVY 4520 All-in-One series

Feature	Description
1	Power connection. Use only the power cord supplied by HP.
2	Rear USB port

Control panel and status lights

Overview of buttons and lights

The following diagram and related table provides a quick reference to the printer control panel features.

Label	Name and Description
1	On button: Turns the printer on or off.
2	Back button: Returns to the previous screen.
3	Help button: Opens the Help menu for the current operation.
4	Home button: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you first turn on the printer.
5	Control panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options, or scroll through the menu items.

• Wireless light: Indicates the status of the printer wireless connection.

• Solid blue light indicates that wireless connection has been established and you can print.

• Slow blinking light indicates that wireless is on, but the printer is not connected to a network. Make sure your printer is within the range of wireless signal.

• Fast blinking light indicates wireless error. Refer to the message on the printer display.

• If wireless is turned off, the wireless light is off and the display screen shows Wireless Off.

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Control panel display icons

Icon Purpose

Copy : Opens the Copy menu where you can select a copy type or change the copy settings.

Scan : Opens the Scan menu where you can select a destination for your scan.

HP Printables: Provides a quick and easy way to access and print information from the web, such as coupons, coloring pages, puzzles, and more.

Quick Forms : Using HP Quick Forms, you can print calendars, check lists, games, notebook paper, graph paper, and music paper.

Setup : Opens the Setup menu where you can change preferences and use tools to perform maintenance functions.

Help : Opens the Help menu where you can view How To videos, printer feature information, and tips.

ePrint icon: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, where you can check ePrint status details, change ePrint settings, or print an Info page.

Wi-Fi Direct icon: Opens the Wi-Fi Direct menu where you can turn on Wi-Fi Direct, turn off Wi-Fi Direct, and display the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

Wireless icon: Opens the Wireless Summary menu where you can check wireless status and change wireless settings. You can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection issues.

Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by cartridge. Displays a warning symbol if the ink level is less than the minimum expected ink level.

NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable.

Paper basics

The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. It is best to test a variety of print paper types before buying large quantities. Use HP paper for optimum print quality. Visit the HP website at www.hp.com for more information about HP paper.

HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and that dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.

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This section contains the following topics:

• Recommended papers for printing

• Order HP paper supplies

• Tips for selecting and using paper

Recommended papers for printing

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing.

Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

Photo printing

• HP Premium Plus Photo Paper

HP Premium Plus Photo Paper is HP’s highest-quality photo paper for your best photos. With HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, you can print beautiful photos that are instant-dry so you can share them right off the printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm), 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm), and 5 x 7 inches (13 x 18 cm), and in two finishes – glossy or soft gloss (semi-gloss). Ideal for framing, displaying, or gifting your best photos and special photo projects. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper delivers exceptional results with professional quality and durability.

• HP Advanced Photo Paper

This glossy photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm), 4 x

6 inches (10 x 15 cm), and 5 x 7 inches (13 x 18 cm). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

• HP Everyday Photo Paper

Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo printing. This affordable photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in glossy finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm), 5 x 7 inches (13 x 18 cm), and 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

• HP Photo Value Packs

HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable, lab-quality photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.

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Business documents

• HP Premium Presentation Paper 120g Matte or HP Professional Paper 120 Matt

This paper is a heavy two-sided matte paper perfect for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. It is heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.

• HP Brochure Paper 180g Glossy or HP Professional Paper 180 Glossy

These papers are glossy-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.

• HP Brochure Paper 180g Matte or HP Professional Paper 180 Matt

These papers are matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.

Everyday printing

All the papers listed for everyday printing feature ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.

• HP Bright White Inkjet Paper and Color Inkjet Paper

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper and Color Inkjet Paper deliver high-contrast colors and sharp text. They are opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, making them ideal for newsletters, reports, and flyers.

• HP Multipurpose and All-in-One Printing Paper

HP Multipurpose and All-in-One Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

• HP Office, Copy, and Copy & Print Paper

These varieties of HP paper high-quality multifunction paper are suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and other everyday documents. They are acid-free for longer lasting documents.

• HP Office Recycled Paper

HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made with 30% recycled fiber.

Order HP paper supplies

The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. Use HP paper for optimum print quality.

To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com . At this time, some portions of the HP website are available in English only.

HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and shorter dry-time than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.

Tips for selecting and using paper

For the best results, observe the following guidelines.

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• Load only one type of paper at a time into the paper or photo tray.

• When loading the tray, make sure the paper is loaded correctly.

• Do not overload the tray.

• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the following paper in the tray:

—   Multipart forms

—   Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled

—   Media with cutouts or perforations

—   Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well

—   Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily

—   Media that contains staples or clips

Learn about custom-size paper supported by your printer. Click here to go online for more information.

Load media

Select a paper size to continue.

To load small-size paper

1. Open the paper tray door.

2. Pull the paper tray out.

3. Load paper.

• Remove all paper from the paper tray, and then load the photo paper print side facing down and HP logos facing up.

• Slide the photo paper forward until it stops.

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• Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the photo paper.

4. Push the paper tray back into the printer and close the paper tray door.

5. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.

To load full-size paper

1. Open the paper tray door.

2. Pull the paper tray out and slide the paper-width guides outward.

3. Load paper.

• Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side down.

• Slide the paper forward until it stops.

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• Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper.

4. Push the paper tray back in and close the paper tray door.

5. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.

Load original

To load original on the scanner glass

1. Lift the scanner lid.

2. Load the original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.

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3. Close the scanner lid.

Open the HP printer software (Windows)

After installing the HP printer software, depending on your operating system, do one of the following:

• Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer name.

• Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then select the printer name.

• Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer’s name.

Sleep mode

• Power usage is reduced while in the Sleep mode.

• After initial setup of printer, the printer enters the Sleep mode after five minutes of inactivity.

• The time to the Sleep mode can be changed from the control panel.

To set the Sleep mode time

1. From the Home screen, touch ( Setup ).

NOTE: If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button.

2. Touch Power Handling.

3. Touch Sleep.

4. Touch After 5 minutes, or After 10 minutes, or After 15 minutes.

Quiet Mode

Quiet Mode slows down printing to reduce overall noise without affecting print quality. Quiet Mode only works for printing with Normal print quality on plain paper. To reduce printing noise, turn on Quiet Mode. To print at normal speed, turn Quiet Mode off. Quiet mode is off by default.

NOTE: In Quiet Mode, if you print on plain paper with the Draft or Best print quality, or if you print photos or envelopes, the printer works in the same way as when Quiet Mode is off.

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To turn Quiet Mode on or off from the printer control panel

1. From the Home screen, touch Setup .

2. Touch Preferences .

3. Touch On or Off next to Quiet Mode.

To turn Quiet Mode on or off from the printer software (Windows)

1. Open the HP printer software. For more information, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 11.

2. Click the Quiet Mode tab.

3. Click On or Off.

4. Click Save Settings.

To turn Quiet Mode on or off from the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

1. Open the EWS. For more information, see Open the embedded Web server on page 41.

2. Click the Settings tab.

3. In the Preferences section, select Quiet Mode, and then select On or Off.

4. Click Apply.

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• Print

Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Change the settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on specific types of paper, or use special features.

This section contains the following topics:

• Print documents

• Print photos

• Print Quick Forms

• Print on both sides (duplexing)

• Print from your mobile device

• Print with AirPrint

• Print using the maximum dpi

• Tips for print success

Print documents

Make sure paper is loaded into the paper tray.

To print a document (Windows)

1. From your software, select Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

4. Select the appropriate options.

• On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.

• On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.

• Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

5. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.

6. Click Print or OK to begin printing.

To print documents (OS X)

1. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Specify the page properties.

If you do not see options on the Print dialog, click Show Details.

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NOTE: The following options are available for a USB connected printer. Locations for the options can vary from one application to another.

• Choose the paper size.

NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the printer control panel to match.

• Select the orientation.

• Enter the scaling percentage.

4. Click Print.

NOTE: If your printed documents are not aligned within the margins of the paper, make sure that you have selected the correct language and region. On the printer display, select Setup, and then select Preferences. Select your language, and then region from the options provided. The correct language and country/region settings ensure that the printer will have the appropriate default paper size settings.

Print photos

Make sure photo paper is loaded into the photo tray.

To print a photo from the printer software (Windows)

1. From your software, select Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

4. Select the appropriate options.

• On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.

• On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.

• Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

5. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.

6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.

To print a photo from the computer (OS X)

1. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Set the print options.

If you do not see options on the Print dialog, click Show Details.

NOTE: The following options are available for a USB connected printer. Locations for the options can vary from one application to another.

1. Choose the appropriate paper size in the Paper Size pop-up menu.

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NOTE: If you change the paper size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper.

2. Select an Orientation.

3. From the pop-up menu, choose Paper Type/Quality, and then choose the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

• Click the Color Options disclosure triangle, and then choose the appropriate Photo Fix option.

—   Off: applies no changes to the image.

—   On: automatically focuses the image; moderately adjusts image sharpness.

4. Select any other print settings you want, and then click Print.

Print Quick Forms

Use Quick Forms to print calendars, check lists, games, notebook paper, graph paper, music paper, and games.

To print Quick Forms

1. From the Home screen on the printer display, touch Quick Forms.

TIP: If the Quick Forms option does not appear on the printer display, touch the Home button, and then swipe to the right until you see Quick Forms .

2. Touch to select one of the Quick Forms options.

3. After you have selected the type of form that you want to print, select the number of copies, and then touch Print.

Print on both sides (duplexing)

To print on both sides of the page

You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically by using the automatic two-sided printing mechanism (duplexer).

1. From your software, select Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

4. Select the appropriate options.

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• On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation, and select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list.

• On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.

• Click the Advanced button, in the Paper/Output area, select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the printer control panel to match.

5. Click OK to print.

NOTE: After one page of the document has been printed, wait for the printer to reload the paper automatically to print on the other side. You do not need to take any action.

To print on both sides of the paper (OS X)

1. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.

2. In the Print dialog, choose Layout from the pop-up menu.

3. Choose the type of binding you want for your two-sided pages, and then click Print.

Print from your mobile device

With HP mobile printing technology, you can print from your smartphone or tablet to your printer easily.

If you are at home or office, to use the printing capabilities already on your smartphone or tablet to print:

1. Make sure your mobile device and printer are on the same network.

2. Select the photo or document you want to print and choose your printer.

3. Confirm print settings and print.

If you want to print without accessing the network, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 37 for more information.

If you are on the road, you can print a document by sending an email with the ePrint app to your ePrint enabled printer. See Print with HP ePrint on page 28 for more information.

For more information, visit the HP Mobile Printing website ( www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting ).

Print with AirPrint

Printing using Apple’s AirPrint is supported for iOS 4.2 and Mac OS X 10.7 or later. Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to the printer from an iPad (iOS 4.2), iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (third generation or later) in the following mobile applications:

• Mail

• Photos

• Safari

• Supported third-party applications, for example Evernote

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To use AirPrint, ensure the following:

• The printer and the Apple device must be connected to the same network as your AirPrint enabled device. For more information about using AirPrint and about which HP products are compatible with AirPrint, go to www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting .

• Load paper that matches the paper settings of the printer.

Print using the maximum dpi

Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) mode to print high-quality, sharp images on photo paper.

Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of disk space.

To print in maximum dpi mode (Windows)

1. From your software, select Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

4. Click the Paper/Quality tab.

5. From the Media drop-down list, select the appropriate paper type and print quality.

6. Click the Advanced button.

7. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in Max DPI drop-down list.

8. Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

9. Click OK to close the advanced options.

10. Confirm Orientation on the Layout tab, and then click OK to print.

To print using maximum dpi (OS X)

1. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.

2. Make sure your printer is selected.

3. Set the print options.

If you do not see options on the Print dialog, click Show Details.

NOTE: The following options are available for a USB connected printer. Locations for the options can vary from one application to another.

1. Choose the appropriate paper size in the Paper Size pop-up menu.

NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the printer control panel to match.

2. From the pop-up menu, choose Paper Type/Quality, and then choose the following settings:

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• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type

• Quality: Maximum dpi

4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Tips for print success

Use the following tips to print successfully.

Tips for ink and paper

• Use original HP cartridges. Original HP cartridges are designed for and tested with HP printers to help you produce great results, time after time.

• Make sure the cartridges have sufficient ink. To view the estimated ink levels, touch (Ink) from the Home screen.

To learn more tips about working with cartridges, see Tips for working with cartridges on page 34 for more information.

• Load a stack of paper, not just one page. Use clean and flat paper of the same size. Make sure only one type of paper is loaded at a time.

• Adjust the paper-width guides in the paper tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the paper-width guides do not bend the paper in the paper tray.

• Set the print quality and paper size settings according to the type and size of paper loaded in the paper tray.

• Learn how to print envelopes from your computer. Click here to go online for more information.

Printer settings tips

• On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.

• Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list in the Advanced Options dialog box. Access the Advanced Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced button on the Layout or Paper/ Quality tab.

• To change default print settings, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences in the printer software.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:

— Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer name.

— Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer’s name.

— Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 4520 series, and then click HP ENVY 4520 series.

• If you want to print a black and white document using black ink only, click the Advanced button. From the Print in Grayscale drop-down menu, select Black Ink Only, then click the OK button.

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Printer settings tips (OS X)

• On the Print dialog, use the Paper Size pop-up menu to select the size of paper loaded in the printer.

• On the Print dialog, choose the Paper Type/Quality pop-up menu and select the appropriate paper type and quality.

• To print a black and white document using only black ink, choose the Paper Type/Quality, click the Color Options disclosure triangle, and choose Grayscale from the Color pop-up menu.

Notes

• Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.

NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product service or repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty.

If you believe you purchased original HP ink cartridges, go to:

www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit

• Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.

NOTE: When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.

• Software settings selected in the print driver only apply to printing, they do not apply to copying or scanning.

• You can print your document on both sides of the paper.

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• Copy and scan

• Copy documents

• Scan

• Tips for copy and scan success

Copy documents

The Copy menu on the printer display allows you to easily select number of copies and color or black and white for copying on plain paper. You can also easily access advanced settings, such as changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the copy, and resizing the copy.

Make a 1-sided copy

1. Load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.

2. Specify number of copies and settings.

• From the Home screen, touch Copy . Select the desired number of copies.

• Touch (Settings) to specify paper size, paper type, quality, or other settings.

• If the 2–Sided option is ON, touch to select OFF.

• Touch (Back) to return to the Copy menu.

3. Touch Start Black or Start Color to start the copy job.

Make a 2-sided copy from the scanner glass

1. Load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.

2. Specify number of copies and settings.

• From the Home screen, touch Copy . Select the desired number of copies.

• Touch (Settings), scroll through the options, and then touch Resize to make sure Actual is selected.

NOTE: The 2-sided function does not work if the Fit to Page option is selected.

• If the 2–Sided option is OFF, touch to select ON.

• From the Settings screen, specify paper size, paper type, quality, or other settings.

• Touch (Back) to return to the Copy screen.

3. Touch Start Black or Start Color to start the copy job.

4. When prompted, load the second original and touch OK.

Make a 2-sided copy from the document feeder

1. Load 1-sided originals print side up into the document feeder.

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To read more please download the PDFs below

Download HP Envy 4520 Manual

hp envy 4520 datasheet
hp envy 4520 troubleshooting
hp envy 4520 driver
hp envy 4520 max paper weight
hp envy 4520 document feeder
hp envy 4520 parts diagram
hp 4520 support
how to calibrate hp envy 4520