Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background and Identification

The HP Photosmart 5520 Wireless Color e-All-In-One Inkjet printer (model CX042A) is a color printer, copier, and scanner developed by HP. The printer includes individual ink cartridges for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink. High-capacity ink cartridges are also available. It also features automatic duplex (double-sided) printing and can accept page sizes up to 8.4- by 14-inches. The printer can print borderless photographs up to 8.5- by 11-inches. This device can print on photo paper, envelopes, card stock, and transparencies.

The Photosmart 5520 includes a USB connection and Wi-Fi compatibility, which allows users to print as long as they are connected to the same Wi-Fi as the printer. The printer is compatible with Apple’s AirPrint, SD cards, Memory Sticks, and MMC cards. It also features HP ePrint, which allows users to print any file or document on their computer by emailing the file to the printer’s unique email address.

The Photosmart 5520 also includes a flatbed scanner that can scan photos and documents up to 8.5- by 11- inches in black and white and color. It also functions as a copier and can make up to 50 copies at a time.

Technical Specifications

Functions: Print, copy, scan

Printer:

  • Printing Technology: HP drop-on-demand thermal inkjet
  • Maximum Resolution:
    • Black: Up to 1200 x 600
    • Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
  • Print Speed:
    • ISO Black: ≤ 11 ppm
    • ISO Color: ≤ 8.0 ppm
    • Draft Black: ≤ 23 ppm
    • Draft Color: ≤ 22 ppm
  • Skew: ± 0.0002" (± 0.0508 mm)
  • Ink Type:
    • Color: dye-based
    • Black: pigment-based
  • Ink Palette: Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
  • Ink Cartridge Configuration: 4 ink cartridges
  • Printer Duty Cycle:
    • Maximum: 1000 pages/month
    • Recommended: Up to 400 pages/month
  • Printer Language: PCL3 GUI

Scanner:

  • Scanner Type: Flatbed
  • Image Sensor: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
  • Optical Resolution: Up to 1200 dpi
  • Interpolated Resolution: Up to 2400 dpi
  • Hardware Resolution: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi
  • Bit Depth:
    • Color: 24-bit
    • Grayscale: 256 levels
  • Scan Area: 8.5 x 11.7" (21.59 x 29.72 cm)
  • Scan File Format: JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, PNG
  • Scan Modes: Scan to computer, SD card, E-mail
  • Interface: TWAIN 1.9

Copier:

  • Copy Speed:
    • Black (Draft): Up to 23 cpm
    • Color (Draft): Up to 22 cpm
  • Copy Resolution: Up to 600 dpi
  • Reduction/Enlargement: 25 to 400%
  • Duplex Copying: Automatic duplex
  • Copy Features: Paper Type, Resize To Fit, Lighter/Darker, Reduce/Enlarge
  • Number of Copies: 1 to 50

Paper Handling:

  • Maximum Paper Width: 8.5" (21.59 cm)
  • Maximum Printable Area: 8.5 x 14.0" (21.59 x 35.56 cm)
  • Paper Sizes
    • Paper: Letter, Legal, Executive, Cabinet, Ofuku hagaki, A4, A5, A6, L, 2L, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Japanese Postcard, 3.5 x 5.0", 4.0 x 6.0", 5.0 x 7.0", 8.0 x 10.0", 10.0 x 15.0 cm, 13.0 x 18.0 cm
    • Envelope: US #10, card envelope, DL, A2, C5, C6, Monarch, 6 3/4, Chou #3, Chou #4
    • Card Stock: 3.0 x 5.0" index, 4.0 x 6.0" index, 5.0 x 8.0" index
    • Custom: 3.0 x 5.0 to 8.5 x 14.0" (76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm)
  • Borderless Photo Sizes: Up to 8.5 x 11.0" (21.59 x 27.94 cm)
  • Paper Types: Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, HP premium media, iron-on transfers, borderless media
  • Media Weight:
    • Plain: 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2)
    • Envelopes: 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2)
    • Cards: Up to 110 lb index (200 g/m2)
    • Photo: Up to 75 lb bond (280 g/m2)

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  • Paper Capacity
    • Input Tray: 80 sheets plain paper, 40 transparencies, 30 4x6 photos, 40 cards, 5 envelopes
    • Output Tray: 15 sheets plain paper, 10 sheets photo paper, 5 envelopes

Connectivity:

  • Computer Interface:
    • Hi-Speed USB 2.0
    • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
    • HP ePrint
    • AirPrint
    • Memory Cards
  • Memory Card Support: SD, Memory Stick Duo, MMC
  • OS Compatibility:
    • Windows: Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP3 or higher, 32-bit only)
    • Mac: OS X v10.6, v10.7
  • Network OS Support:
    • Windows: XP, Vista, Windows 7
    • Windows Server: Small Business Server 2003, Server 2003, Server 2003 R2, Small Business Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 64-bit
    • Citrix: XenDesktop 4, XenServer 5.5
    • Mac: OS X v10.6, v10.7
    • Novell: Netware 6.5, Open Enterprise Server 2
  • Network Protocols: TCP/IP
  • Windows System Requirements:
    • Windows 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer
    • Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer
    • XP: SP3 or higher, 32-bit only, any Intel Pentium II, Celeron or compatible processor, 233 MHz or higher, 750 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 6 or higher
  • Mac System Requirements: Intel Core Processor, 1 GB HD, CD-ROM/DVD or Internet, USB port

Physical:

  • Status Display: 2.65" (6.74 cm) color graphic touchscreen display
  • Image Preview Display: Yes
  • Front Panel Controls
    • Touch Screen
    • Home, Left/Right Arrows, Back, Cancel, ePrint, Wireless, Settings, Photo, Apps, Copy, Scan, Quick Forms
  • Indicator Lights: ePrint, Wireless, Ink
  • Power Supply: Internal (built-in)
  • Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC (± 10%) 50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
  • Power Consumption
    • Maximum: 14.64 W
    • Ready: 4.75 W
    • Standby: 2.72 W
    • Sleep: 1.54 W
  • Temperature & Humidity:
    • Operating Temperature: 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C)
      • Recommended: 59 to 87 °F (15 to 32 °C)
    • Storage Temperature: -40 to 140 °F (-40 to 60 °C)
    • Operating Humidity: 10 to 80%
      • Recommended: 20 to 80%
    • Storage Humidity: 10 to 90%
  • Acoustics
    • Power Emissions: 6.2 B(A)
    • Pressure Emissions: 49 dB(A)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Standard: 17.5 x 21.5 x 5.6" (444 x 545 x 143 mm)
    • Maximum: 17.5 x 22.6 x 16.3" (444 x 575 x 415 mm)
  • Weight: 11.12 lb (5.05 kg)

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