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HP Photosmart 5520: Why is it printing so small? Can't read the documents.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:09:38 -0700

When I print a document it comes out extremely small. What needs to be adjusted

⟐ Answered March 08, 2026 at 20:09 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Printer stop printing black

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:21:41 -0700

My printer stop printing black

⟐ Answered November 12, 2021 at 1:21 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Why is black ink not printing after changing the cartridge?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:26:03 -0700

Why is black ink not printing after changing the cartridge?

⟐ Answered August 05, 2025 at 10:26 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: How do I stop a black ink leak?

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:16:11 -0700

Black ink leaks from righjt rear of printer. Pad under ink cartridges on left side is satuarated. How do I clean waste ink pads/pan?

⟐ Answer accepted September 07, 2025 at 10:16 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Why is my printer not printing?

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:13:40 -0700

I have recently set up my printer, the black ink cartridge is full and there is paper. However when I print, it prints out a blank page, though no error message about the ink is given.

⟐ Commented January 15, 2022 at 12:13 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Printer stopped printing black

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:07:56 -0700

When i print from pc it prints all other colors but no black

When i print print quality page it prints all text and lines but not that box where should be black

⟐ Commented September 23, 2024 at 16:07 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Why is my ink carridge not moving after a paper jam.

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:24:30 -0700

My printer was working fine but then had a paper jam. Removed jam but printer is not aknowledging this and the print cartridges wont move even manually. Can anyone help please as can't afford a new one? thanks.

⟐ Commented May 12, 2021 at 3:24 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: for 24 hours printer still running on previous work will not print

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:19:31 -0700

why printer won't print still running from previous job for 24 ours

⟐ Answered July 05, 2017 at 16:19 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: My scanning sled is in need of lubrication.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:21:00 -0700

My scanner gets used often and the sled is starting to squeek. Where would I apply lubricant to fix this and what kind of lubricant?

⟐ Commented August 20, 2022 at 18:21 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: How do I clean rollers.Paper sticks and picture comes out part way Dow

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:30:17 -0700

The paper makes a clicking noise as if sticking,how do I clean the rollers.

⟐ Answer accepted December 20, 2020 at 13:30 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: What cord can I purchase to connect HP Photosmart 5520 to laptop?

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:42:12 -0700

connect from printer to laptop

⟐ Answered September 20, 2018 at 15:42 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: WHP or RSN #

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:16:21 -0700

Where do I find this number on my printer in order to set up wire less printing??

⟐ Commented July 02, 2018 at 11:16 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Where can I purchase one?

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:08:14 -0700

Where can I purchase a HP Photosmart 5520 printer?

⟐ Answer accepted November 29, 2017 at 20:08 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Missing parts of document - tops of words and complete lines

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 11:41:32 -0700

My printer is missing the top parts of words, and also complete lines of text. I've tried renewing cartridges - even though the black one showed nearly a full cartridge., but the problem still persists. Any help would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented April 01, 2017 at 11:41 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: error message 0x6100000a I had taken out the printer carriage to clean

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:57:54 -0700

I had taken out the printer carriage to clean it as the black was not working - all fresh ink cartridges, how do I fix this error?

HP Photosmart 5520: Printer scanner/copier is not printing

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:54:11 -0700

the printer will print from PC and prints perfect test page, but the scanner/copier is blank. The light is working and everything seems to be fine but it still comes out blank.

Please help

HP Photosmart 5520: Cartridges undetected after cleaning

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:25:41 -0700

Hey, I cleaned the printhead following the guide (because of black ink not printing). I used water carefully then let it dry but now, my ink cartridges are all undetected. I’ve no idea what I’ve done wrong. I unplugged the printer one night but still the same problem. Is the printhead now broken ?

⟐ Edited by author November 06, 2019 at 6:25 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Ink Cartridge Problem after replacing new cartridge (yellow)

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:43:46 -0700

I have changed my yellow ink cartridge and it says ….

One or more Cartridges appear to be missing or damaged. Install or replace the affected Cartridge, Then it shows the Yellow round circle. It is not missing or damages and is a true HP 564 cartridge. I have replaced again, turned the machine off, unplugged it from the outlet and still get the same message. Printer will not work. What can I do to fix this problem?

⟐ Commented May 13, 2019 at 11:43 MST

HP Photosmart 5520: Hvor skal det hvide plastikstykke sidde når man har skiftet glasset

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:56:15 -0700

Har udskiftet den store glasplade og kan nu ikke se hvor det flade hvide plastikstykke skal sidde, det har noget med scanner lyset at gøre,

HP Photosmart 5520: Picking up more than one sheet of paper every time!

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 06:13:29 -0700

Hi - even though my document is only 1 page and I have selected 'only this page' on the print menu the printer then prints my page and gives me 2 blank pages! I have checked rollers, checked paper, reloaded paper, checked all settings - what am I missing?? Its driving me nuts and wasting time when I have over 50 letters to get out to members!!

⟐ Commented July 27, 2018 at 6:13 MST