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...-50 series • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Optional accessories • Specifications • Supplies HP Deskjet 6520 series • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the...
...-50 series • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Optional accessories • Specifications • Supplies HP Deskjet 6520 series • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the...
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...services. and other equipment. For example: 2 Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other countries. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. TrueType is prohibited... Development Company, L.P. 2.2 Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are set forth in the user's guide. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company...
...services. and other equipment. For example: 2 Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other countries. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. TrueType is prohibited... Development Company, L.P. 2.2 Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are set forth in the user's guide. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company...
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A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3 Special features Select your printer model: HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series HP Deskjet 6540-50 series Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Print Quality Selector: Select the print quality from the front of the printer...idle for 30 minutes. • Front USB port: Use the USB port on the front of the printer to connect the printer with a laptop quickly. • Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic TwoSided Printing ...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3 Special features Select your printer model: HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series HP Deskjet 6540-50 series Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Print Quality Selector: Select the print quality from the front of the printer...idle for 30 minutes. • Front USB port: Use the USB port on the front of the printer to connect the printer with a laptop quickly. • Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic TwoSided Printing ...
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the ...an optional 250- Sided Printing Accessory to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. • Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic Two- Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 5 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series Congratulations!
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the ...an optional 250- Sided Printing Accessory to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. • Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic Two- Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 5 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series Congratulations!
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of the optional accessories, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Print Cartridge Status lights • Print Quality Selector button... mode • Automatic Paper Type Sensor • Front USB port For a description of the printer features, see the optional accessories page. 4.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 6
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of the optional accessories, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Print Cartridge Status lights • Print Quality Selector button... mode • Automatic Paper Type Sensor • Front USB port For a description of the printer features, see the optional accessories page. 4.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 6
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Buttons and lights 2. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Paper trays 5. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Envelope slot 6. Print cartridges 2. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Front USB port 1. Print Quality Selector button 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Buttons and lights 2. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Paper trays 5. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Envelope slot 6. Print cartridges 2. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Front USB port 1. Print Quality Selector button 4.
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... (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region. 4.2 Buttons and lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job...
... (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region. 4.2 Buttons and lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off . The Power light flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light The control ... contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Resume button and light The Resume...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off . The Power light flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light The control ... contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Resume button and light The Resume...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer control panel. 1. Print Cartridge Status lights 10 Status of the Print Cartridge Status lights Status of the print cartridges On and solid Low on ink Flashing Service required The Print Cartridge Status lights are located in the center of the print cartridges.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer control panel. 1. Print Cartridge Status lights 10 Status of the Print Cartridge Status lights Status of the print cartridges On and solid Low on ink Flashing Service required The Print Cartridge Status lights are located in the center of the print cartridges.
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...HP Deskjet 654050 series) Use the Print Quality Selector button to set print quality and print speed from the front of the print cartridge cradle. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is located on the right side of the printer. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. HP Deskjet... 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
...HP Deskjet 654050 series) Use the Print Quality Selector button to set print quality and print speed from the front of the print cartridge cradle. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is located on the right side of the printer. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. HP Deskjet... 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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...use the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Click Print. Verify that you must enable it from the printer software. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Print Quality Selector button Enabling the Print Quality... the print quality for a document after the document begins printing. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print Quality Selector... documents that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer software. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
...use the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Click Print. Verify that you must enable it from the printer software. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Print Quality Selector button Enabling the Print Quality... the print quality for a document after the document begins printing. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print Quality Selector... documents that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer software. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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One icon is the selected print quality. Either FastDraft or Maximum dpi has been selected as the print quality from the printer software. 4.5 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The printer has two paper trays: • In tray • Out tray In tray The In tray holds paper or other media... a document is the selected print quality for the next print job. The illuminated icon is lit and another flashes. One icon flashes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 The illuminated icon is printed in the...
One icon is the selected print quality. Either FastDraft or Maximum dpi has been selected as the print quality from the printer software. 4.5 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The printer has two paper trays: • In tray • Out tray In tray The In tray holds paper or other media... a document is the selected print quality for the next print job. The illuminated icon is lit and another flashes. One icon flashes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 The illuminated icon is printed in the...
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In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are deposited in the Out tray. 14 Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are printing. 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Paper-width guide 2.
In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are deposited in the Out tray. 14 Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are printing. 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Paper-width guide 2.
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Out tray 2. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop . 1. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. 15 Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Out tray 2. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop . 1. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. 15 Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper.
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Envelope slot Follow these step to the left. 2. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to use the envelope slot: 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the Out-tray extension into the printer as far as it will go without bending. 16 Push the envelope into the Out tray. 4.6 Envelope slot (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the envelope slot to print single envelopes. 1.
Envelope slot Follow these step to the left. 2. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to use the envelope slot: 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the Out-tray extension into the printer as far as it will go without bending. 16 Push the envelope into the Out tray. 4.6 Envelope slot (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the envelope slot to print single envelopes. 1.
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... cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Black 2. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Quality black and...
... cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Black 2. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Quality black and...
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...reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. Colors are printed as grayscale. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ...cartridge is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale. Gray photo print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print...
...reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. Colors are printed as grayscale. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ...cartridge is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale. Gray photo print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print...
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...gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is being printed on, particularly HP media. Do not place the printer in the printer to determine the best paper-type setting. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. To... Tray Accessory or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 19 Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is printed. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is recommended that you do not use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see the print cartridge installation page...
...gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is being printed on, particularly HP media. Do not place the printer in the printer to determine the best paper-type setting. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. To... Tray Accessory or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 19 Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is printed. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is recommended that you do not use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see the print cartridge installation page...
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Buttons and lights 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5 Getting started For an overview of the optional accessories, see the printer features page. Paper trays 20 Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode • Automatic Paper-Type Sensor For a description of the printer features, see the optional accessories page. 5.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6520 series) The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1.
Buttons and lights 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5 Getting started For an overview of the optional accessories, see the printer features page. Paper trays 20 Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode • Automatic Paper-Type Sensor For a description of the printer features, see the optional accessories page. 5.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6520 series) The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1.