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... mode after it has been 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 Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically. • Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 4 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3 Special features Select your printer model: HP Deskjet 6540...
... mode after it has been 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 Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically. • Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 4 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3 Special features Select your printer model: HP Deskjet 6540...
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...with the printer. 1. Photo 4. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Tri-color 3. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Black 2.
...with the printer. 1. Photo 4. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Tri-color 3. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Black 2.
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...photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to save money and ink when printing photos. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7 Printing photos (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Select the type of photograph that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to change how colors are printed. 31
...photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to save money and ink when printing photos. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7 Printing photos (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Select the type of photograph that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to change how colors are printed. 31
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...: Soften an image. Options Menu: Select from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to automatically balance the contrast. • SmartFocus: Enhance image quality and clarity. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for the image. 32 Follow these options: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to improve the quality of the photo paper with borderless printing. Select...
...: Soften an image. Options Menu: Select from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to automatically balance the contrast. • SmartFocus: Enhance image quality and clarity. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for the image. 32 Follow these options: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to improve the quality of the photo paper with borderless printing. Select...
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... print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the printer. 36 Storing the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer...
... print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the printer. 36 Storing the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer...
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... photos Learn how to print. 48 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 8 Printing photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Select the type of photo that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in the printer...
... photos Learn how to print. 48 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 8 Printing photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Select the type of photo that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in the printer...
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... is installed on a Mac OS X computer. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 13 Printing • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a document. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for Mac OS 9.x to run on your computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.x interface. 13.2 Page Setup dialog box Use the Page Setup dialog box to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog...
... is installed on a Mac OS X computer. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 13 Printing • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a document. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for Mac OS 9.x to run on your computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.x interface. 13.2 Page Setup dialog box Use the Page Setup dialog box to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog...
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... Double-click the HP printer icon on the default printer. Using the Print Status dialog box The following options are available in the Print Status dialog box: 122 Printing stopped on the default printer. Printing on the desktop to see the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to open the Print Status dialog box. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Icon Meaning Printer is printing. The printer driver is not available. 13.5 Viewing and changing the status...
... Double-click the HP printer icon on the default printer. Using the Print Status dialog box The following options are available in the Print Status dialog box: 122 Printing stopped on the default printer. Printing on the desktop to see the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to open the Print Status dialog box. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Icon Meaning Printer is printing. The printer driver is not available. 13.5 Viewing and changing the status...
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... print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 14 Maintenance • Auto-off feature • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Maintaining the printer body • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 14.1 Auto-off feature Enable the Auto-off feature: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 14 Maintenance • Auto-off feature • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Maintaining the printer body • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 14.1 Auto-off feature Enable the Auto-off feature: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... print cartridges might be cleaned. Press the Power button to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow these steps to turn on a piece of debris can damage the print cartridge) • Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that a photo print cartridge is installed in the In tray. 2. Verify that will need to be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink...
... print cartridges might be cleaned. Press the Power button to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow these steps to turn on a piece of debris can damage the print cartridge) • Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that a photo print cartridge is installed in the In tray. 2. Verify that will need to be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink...
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... paper size that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer at one time. • Confirm that the unattached edge of the paper that is in use. Always have two print cartridges installed in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 15.7 Banners are not printing correctly Check the paper tray • Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed...
... paper size that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer at one time. • Confirm that the unattached edge of the paper that is in use. Always have two print cartridges installed in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 15.7 Banners are not printing correctly Check the paper tray • Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed...
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... and flashing Verify that you removed. Go to see if a print cartridge is on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) See the Print Quality Selector page. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series only Look for an error message on the right, and then close the cover. 2. If the light is on and not flashing Check to step 3. 3. If neither print cartridge is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are installed. Do one of the printer, remove the print cartridge on...
... and flashing Verify that you removed. Go to see if a print cartridge is on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) See the Print Quality Selector page. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series only Look for an error message on the right, and then close the cover. 2. If the light is on and not flashing Check to step 3. 3. If neither print cartridge is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are installed. Do one of the printer, remove the print cartridge on...
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... a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Slide the paper-width guide...
... a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Slide the paper-width guide...
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..., use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Verify that you want to 25 sheets. Click OK. 3. If the photo paper is flat. Select any other print settings that you are using is turned on. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality...
..., use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Verify that you want to 25 sheets. Click OK. 3. If the photo paper is flat. Select any other print settings that you are using is turned on. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality...
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...combinations For printing most documents, use either the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge cradle. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Configure panel. 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 14 Maintenance • Auto-off feature • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin...
...combinations For printing most documents, use either the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge cradle. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Configure panel. 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 14 Maintenance • Auto-off feature • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin...
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... you clean. Select the Clean panel. 3. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of paper with the nozzle plate facing up. 124 Preparing to be low on ink or might be cleaned. Verify that will need to clean 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Gathering cleaning supplies You will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide To calibrate color: 1. Click the Clean button...
... you clean. Select the Clean panel. 3. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of paper with the nozzle plate facing up. 124 Preparing to be low on ink or might be cleaned. Verify that will need to clean 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Gathering cleaning supplies You will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide To calibrate color: 1. Click the Clean button...
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... Cartridge Status light is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed. HP Deskjet 6520 series only Look for both print cartridges. If you removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. Go to clear a paper jam. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the light is low on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) See the Print Quality Selector page. 143 Open the printer cover of the following: • If the light is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge...
... Cartridge Status light is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed. HP Deskjet 6520 series only Look for both print cartridges. If you removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. Go to clear a paper jam. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the light is low on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) See the Print Quality Selector page. 143 Open the printer cover of the following: • If the light is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge...
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... the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless photo, select a borderless photo paper size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Slide the paper-width guide to use them in the rear tray. • Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray capacity: 80 envelopes. Insert the envelopes with the address side facing outward and the flap to print 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Print dialog...
... the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless photo, select a borderless photo paper size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Slide the paper-width guide to use them in the rear tray. • Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray capacity: 80 envelopes. Insert the envelopes with the address side facing outward and the flap to print 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Print dialog...
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... guide. 4. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all the way to 25 sheets. Preparing to print a color photo in grayscale check box. 4. Verify that the tab is flat. Verify that you want , and then click OK. 7.1.3 Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install aphoto print cartridge...
... guide. 4. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all the way to 25 sheets. Preparing to print a color photo in grayscale check box. 4. Verify that the tab is flat. Verify that you want , and then click OK. 7.1.3 Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install aphoto print cartridge...
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... the light is a problem with the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) See the Print Quality Selector page. Go to step 3. 3. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn on the printer. Go to step 3. • If the light is low on ink. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the print cartridge status light continues to the right print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers Print cartridge status light is low on ink, press the Resume button. HP Deskjet...
... the light is a problem with the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) See the Print Quality Selector page. Go to step 3. 3. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn on the printer. Go to step 3. • If the light is low on ink. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the print cartridge status light continues to the right print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers Print cartridge status light is low on ink, press the Resume button. HP Deskjet...