HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One Printer, Print/Copy/Scan, USB Interface - Model No: 1F3W2A

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  • HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One USB Inkjet Printer (1F3W2A) The HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One USB inkjet printer is a refillable tank printer designed for homes and small offices that print at high volumes and want to reduce ink costs significantly compared to cartridge-based alternatives. It covers print, copy, and scan in a single unit, connecting directly to a computer via USB without requiring network configuration. Additionally, borderless printing support makes it a practical choice for households that also print photos alongside everyday documents. Technical Specifications Functions & Technology Specification Detail Model Number 1F3W2A Functions Print, Copy, Scan Print Technology HP Thermal Inkjet Printer Driver HP PCL 3 GUI; HP PCLm (HP Apps/UPD) Display 1.0-inch iCON LCD 27-segment display Processor Speed 980 MHz Memory 64 MB integrated DDR1 Control Panel Specification Detail Buttons Power On/Off, Cancel, Resume, Colour Copy, Black Copy, ID Copy Print Performance Specification Detail Print Speed — Black (ISO, A4) Up to 12 ppm Print Speed — Black (Draft, A4) Up to 22 ppm Print Speed — Colour (ISO, A4) Up to 5 ppm Print Speed — Colour (Draft, A4) Up to 16 ppm First Page Out — Black (Ready) As fast as 14 seconds First Page Out — Colour (Ready) As fast as 21 seconds Print Quality — Black (Best) Up to 1200 × 1200 rendered dpi Print Quality — Colour (Best) Up to 4800 × 1200 optimised dpi (from computer; 1200 input dpi) Borderless Printing Yes — up to A4 (210 × 297 mm / 8.5 × 11 in) Print Margins Top: 3 mm, Bottom: 3 mm, Left: 3 mm, Right: 3 mm Maximum Print Area 216 × 355 mm Duplex Printing Manual (driver support provided — not automatic) Monthly Duty Cycle Up to 3,000 pages (A4) Recommended Monthly Volume 400 to 800 pages Copy Specification Detail Copy Speed — Black (ISO, A4) Up to 10 cpm Copy Speed — Colour (ISO, A4) Up to 2 cpm Copy Resolution Up to 600 dpi Maximum Copies Up to 99 copies Copy Settings Number of copies; Black; Colour; ID Copy Scan Specification Detail Scanner Type Flatbed (TWAIN v2.4) Optical Scan Resolution Up to 1200 dpi Maximum Flatbed Scan Area 216 × 297 mm (A4) Bit Depth 24-bit colour / 256 greyscale levels Scan File Formats JPEG, PDF Scan Input Modes Copy; HP Software Digital Sending Scan to file (from software); HP Smart Tasks Ink & Yield Specification Detail Ink System Refillable tank — 4 bottles (1 black, 3 colour: cyan, magenta, yellow) Included in Box — Black 2 × HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Ink Bottle — up to 12,000 pages total Colour Yield (GT52 per set) Up to 6,000 pages (composite) Replacement Black — Standard HP GT53 90-ml Black Ink Bottle (1VV22AA) Replacement Black — XL HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Ink Bottle (1VV21AA) Replacement Colour HP GT52 70-ml Cyan (M0H54AA); HP GT52 70-ml Magenta (M0H55AA); HP GT52 70-ml Yellow (M0H56AA) Connectivity Specification Detail USB 1 × Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless None — USB connection only Mobile Printing Not supported Media Specification Detail Input Capacity Up to 100 sheets plain paper; 10 envelopes; 10 label sheets; 30 cards Output Capacity Up to 30 sheets; 10 envelopes; 10 label sheets; 30 cards Media Size Range 88.9 × 127 mm to 215.9 × 355.6 mm Supported Sizes A4, B5, A6, DL Envelope, Legal Media Weight Plain paper: 60–90 g/m²; Envelopes: 75–90 g/m²; Cards: up to 200 g/m²; Photo paper: up to 300 g/m² Media Types Plain paper, HP photo papers, matte brochure, glossy brochure, matte presentation, specialty inkjet papers, envelopes Operating System Compatibility Platform Versions Supported Windows Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit), Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS Not supported Mobile Not supported Physical Specification Detail Dimensions — Closed (W × D × H) 434.66 × 361.53 × 157.26 mm Dimensions — Maximum (W × D × H) 434.66 × 580.65 × 259.37 mm Printer Weight 5.03 kg Operating Temperature 5 to 40°C Operating Humidity 20 to 80% RH Acoustics 56.8 dBA (printing at 9 ppm) Power Specification Detail Input Voltage 100–240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) Power — Ready Mode 2.588 W Power — Sleep Mode 0.984 W Power — Manual Off 0.11 W Power Supply Internal, built-in Sustainability Specification Detail Recycled Content 45% post-consumer recycled plastic Energy Saving HP Auto On/Auto-Off Technology Ink Recycling Bottles recyclable via HP Planet Partners Programme Warranty Specification Detail Standard Warranty One year or 30,000 pages, whichever is earlier Technical Support One year; 24/7 access via hp.com/support Extended Service Options HP 2-Year and 3-Year Next Business Day Exchange available (U9NQ9E / UA5C0E) In the Box Item HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One Printer 2 × HP GT53XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle HP GT52 Cyan Original Ink Bottle HP GT52 Magenta Original Ink Bottle HP GT52 Yellow Original Ink Bottle HP Black Original Printhead HP Tri-Colour Original Printhead Setup Guide; Reference Guide; Regulatory, Ink Caution, and Warranty Flyers Power Cord Use Cases USB-Connected Home and Home Office Printing The Smart Tank 520 suits users who connect a printer directly to a single PC and have no need for wireless sharing across multiple devices. Because it requires no router configuration or network setup, it connects and prints in minutes via USB. For instance, a home worker who prints contracts, reference materials, and invoices regularly from one desktop workstation will find the 520 a straightforward and low-cost fit. High-Volume Document Printing at Low Per-Page Cost With two GT53XL bottles in the box delivering a combined 12,000 black pages, the 520 is engineered for users who print frequently and want to minimise recurring supply costs. A household printing 400 pages per month could run for approximately two and a half years on the included black ink alone. Furthermore, colour refill bottles cost significantly less per page than traditional inkjet cartridges at equivalent volumes. Borderless Photo and Colour Output The 520 supports borderless printing up to A4, making it suitable for printing photos, creative projects, and school materials without white margins. The 4800 × 1200 dpi colour resolution produces sharp, vibrant output on compatible photo papers and glossy media. Additionally, the flatbed scanner allows users to digitise physical photos, ID cards, and signed documents directly from the glass. Budget-Conscious Small Teams The 520 targets teams of up to three users printing up to 800 pages per month, where the priority is low running cost over wireless convenience. However, because the 520 connects via USB only, teams that need to share the printer across multiple computers will require a USB-to-network print server or should consider the Wi-Fi enabled 580 or 585 instead. Considerations Connectivity and Platform Limitations USB Only — No Wi-Fi or Wireless Capability: The HP Smart Tank 520 connects exclusively via USB 2.0. It does not support Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or mobile printing. Users who need wireless printing from a smartphone, tablet, or multiple computers should consider the Smart Tank 580, 582, or 585 instead. Windows Only: The 520 is compatible with Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 only. It does not support macOS, Chrome OS, Android, or iOS. Mac users and mobile-only households are not compatible with this model. No Mobile Printing Support: The absence of Wi-Fi means Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and the HP Smart App are not available on the 520. All print jobs require a USB-connected Windows PC. Scanning, Duplex, and Output Limitations Limited Scan File Formats: The 520’s scanner outputs JPEG and PDF only. Unlike the 580/582/585 series, it does not support PNG, TIFF, or HEIF scan formats. Users who need a wider range of output formats for archival or design workflows should note this gap. Manual Duplex Only: Two-sided printing requires manually flipping and reloading the paper stack. The printer does not return the sheet automatically for the reverse side, which slows double-sided jobs compared to models with automatic duplexing. Flatbed Scanner Only — No ADF: Multi-page scanning requires placing each sheet individually on the glass. Users who regularly digitise stacks of paperwork will find this time-consuming and should consider a model with an ADF. Colour Speed is Slow at 5 ppm: Black printing reaches 12 pages per minute at ISO speeds; however, colour output drops to 5 pages per minute. This may create delays in environments that regularly produce colour-heavy documents. Ink Yield and Warranty Black Yield is Lower Than the 580 Series: The 520 delivers up to 12,000 black pages per two-bottle fill, compared to 18,000 black pages on the 580/582/585. Teams or households with very high print volumes may find the 580 series more cost-effective over time. Warranty Is Page-Count Limited: The standard warranty expires at whichever comes first — one year or 30,000 pages. High-volume users approaching this threshold should register promptly to explore extended service options. Considering a wireless alternative? Compare the HP Smart Tank 580 All-in-One printer for built-in Wi-Fi and broader OS support. For driver downloads, ink compatibility, and warranty registration, visit the HP Smart Tank 520 official support page.

CD - THE BELFAST SESSIONS

This, our latest collection of songs, was recorded at RedBox Studios in Belfast. We’ve wanted to record there for awhile now and finally the timing was right for all. Dónal O’Connor one of the owners, produced it with expertise, poise, patience and not a few threats, the main one being “no more Guinness till youse get this track right.” Inspirational words indeed! He was somehow able to corral us and steer us in the right direction on each song. I’m sure he’d love to work with us again – maybe! We had a great time all together recording there, and hopefully dear fans you’ll enjoy listening. In these uncertain times remember, music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. I think that was a quote from Paul McCartney, or possibly Bob Dylan. Enjoy!

The Belfast Sessions (2025)

Track Listing:

  1. BOYS OF BELFAST
  2. BELFAST BOOZELEERS
  3. DOWN BY THE LAGAN SIDE
  4. IRISH NAVIES
  5. MY BELFAST LOVE
  6. A NIGHT IN BUSHMILLS
  7. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
  8. I’LL TELL YOU BOYS IT’S WHISKEY
  9. PRODIGAL SON
  10. NEW LINE TO DUBLIN
  11. PADDY’S DREAM
  12. SONG FOR BELFAST
  13. DAYTRIP TO BELFAST

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