HP Photosmart 5520 — Simple Troubleshooting Tips

David Blakey
Sep 7, 2018 · 2 min read
Photo courtesy of HP

Paper jams, print head failing to move, cartridges not discharging ink — all these printer problems can be frustrating sometimes. And we’re not even sure how they started or what caused such problems in the first place.

More often than not, we’re our own culprits. Yep. We may have dug our own graves and we don’t know it.

Unbeknown to us, we did many things that gradually harmed our printer. For instance, have you ever forgotten to turn off your printer because you’re in a hurry to get off work or out of the house? An accumulation of little mistakes can be costly in the long run.

How to Fix your HP Photosmart 5520

The HP Photosmart 5520 All-in-One Printer has a huge following — meaning many people buy this printer despite limited mileage. In fact, it’s the go-to printer for freelancers, work-at-home individuals and small offices.

There’s a reason why this printer continues to be in great demand despite its less trendy appearance. It’s multifunctional and built with users’ convenience in mind.

However, users tend to disregard proper care and maintenance. I can only imagin how much the HP technical support department has to deal with regularly. There must have been a neverending stream of technical issues to resolve and printer questions to answer.

Word to the wise for users (this is also for your benefit and convenience): learn how to troubleshoot your own printer and save yourself some money. You do not have to run to the repair shop or bother technical support for every little malfunction. For all you know, you can fix it yourself.

Below are simple troubleshooting tips for yor HP Photosmart 5520 All-in-One:

  1. Do not overestimate your printer. Just because it looks strong and strudy that does not mean you can forego maintenenance procedures. Some printers may be able to stand the test of time but neglect can speed up decline.
  2. Put your printer in a cool dry place. Printers are sensitive to extreme temperatures such as excessive heat or moisture. Install a cooler, an electric fan or aircon to ensure it doesn’t overheat. If you’re neither using a cooler or an AC, it’s best to turn off your printer when not in use. Heat or cold can dry your ink, causing your print head to malfunction.
  3. Update your printer driver and software. One of the reasons why printers stop working sometimes is that their driver or software has not been updated. Make sure to install all the necessary updates. This will prevent malfunctions and print head issues.

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