HP Photosmart 5520 series (NET) Driver

The HP Photosmart 5520 series (NET) driver helps Windows communicate with your HP Photosmart 5520 multifunction printer over a network. It is useful when setting up the device, restoring a missing network connection, or replacing an incompatible driver. Although this entry is listed under Camera, the Photosmart 5520 is a printer with scanning and copying capabilities; the functions available on your PC depend on the driver package installed.

Key Features

• Network device recognition: Helps Windows identify the Photosmart 5520 on your local network so compatible software can communicate with it.
• Package-specific functionality: A basic driver may provide printing support, while a full-feature package may also include scanning software and device utilities.
• Print settings access: Compatible printer drivers let you adjust supported options such as paper size, print quality, and color output.
• Windows compatibility options: Listed systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Check the individual package details for your Windows edition and 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

How to Install HP Photosmart 5520 series (NET) Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm your operating system and system type before choosing a package. If you are comparing Windows 10/11 options, note that Windows 11 is not included in this entry’s supported OS list; verify support separately.
2. Select a compatible download. For an HP Photosmart 5520 series (NET) driver download for Windows, match both the device model and your operating system. Choose a free download from HP’s official support resources or another verified source, and confirm what the package includes.
3. Prepare the network connection. Turn on the Photosmart 5520 and make sure it is connected to the same local network as your computer. A guest network may prevent device discovery.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve the Windows permission prompt if appropriate, and follow the instructions to install the driver. Select the network connection option when offered.
5. Verify operation. Restart your computer if prompted, then print a test page. If the package includes scanning support, test that function separately using compatible scanning software.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a problem or improves reliability. Before you update, check that the latest version still supports your operating system—especially on older Windows releases—and retain a working installer in case you need to reinstall.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove old HP Photosmart 5520 entries in Printers & scanners, disconnect USB, reboot, then run the full-feature HP driver as administrator and select the network connection.
• Printer not detected: Print the network configuration page, confirm the PC and printer are on the same network, ping the printer’s IP, reserve that IP in your router, allow HP software through Windows Firewall, and wake the printer from sleep.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall HP Smart or older Photosmart 5520 packages and stale printer ports, reboot, then install one driver matching your Windows version. Avoid keeping duplicate USB and network queues for the same device.