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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below: HP Deskjet 6540-50 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 6500 series printers User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below: HP Deskjet 6540-50 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...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Nothing herein should be construed as the HP printer or printer. Acknowledgements Apple, the Apple ... are used in the user's guide. Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other countries. and other equipment. TrueType is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Adobe...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Nothing herein should be construed as the HP printer or printer. Acknowledgements Apple, the Apple ... are used in the user's guide. Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other countries. and other equipment. TrueType is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Adobe...
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Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. 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. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. 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.
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... 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 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series HP Deskjet 6540-50 series Congratulations!
... 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 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series HP Deskjet 6540-50 series Congratulations!
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Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing ...print two-sided documents automatically. • Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250- HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series Congratulations! Sided Printing Accessory to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. • Optional...
Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing ...print two-sided documents automatically. • Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250- HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series Congratulations! Sided Printing Accessory to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. • Optional...
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... • Ink-backup 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...
... • Ink-backup 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...
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Buttons and lights 2. Envelope slot 6. Paper trays 5. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Print cartridges 2. Front USB port 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
Buttons and lights 2. Envelope slot 6. Paper trays 5. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Print cartridges 2. Front USB port 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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... (optional) Note: The availability of the printer. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status 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. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The printer buttons are located in the upper...
... (optional) Note: The availability of the printer. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status 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. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The printer buttons are located in the upper...
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... print job. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off . Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. When the problem is processing. Power button and light 2....printer to continue printing. 9 The Power light flashes when the printer is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers...
... print job. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off . Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. When the problem is processing. Power button and light 2....printer to continue printing. 9 The Power light flashes when the printer is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers...
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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. 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.
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... the gray photo print cartridge. 4.4 Print Quality Selector button (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. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. The Print Quality Selector button is installed...
... the gray photo print cartridge. 4.4 Print Quality Selector button (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. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. The Print Quality Selector button is installed...
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...Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click Print. Verify that you must enable it from the printer software. 2. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Press the Print Quality Selector button to specify the print quality for a...the Print Quality Selector button Before using the Print Quality Selector button, you plan to enable the Print Quality Selector button: 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print Quality Selector button to select one of the following print ...
...Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click Print. Verify that you must enable it from the printer software. 2. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Press the Print Quality Selector button to specify the print quality for a...the Print Quality Selector button Before using the Print Quality Selector button, you plan to enable the Print Quality Selector button: 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print Quality Selector button to select one of the following print ...
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... the document is printed in the printer software. One icon flashes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 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...
... the document is printed in the printer software. One icon flashes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 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...
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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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Out tray 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper. 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 Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop . 1. Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
Out tray 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper. 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 Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop . 1. Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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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. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to use the envelope slot: 1. Envelope slot Follow these step to the left. 2. 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. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to use the envelope slot: 1. Envelope slot Follow these step to the left. 2. 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
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...jobs. You can find the selection number in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Photo 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print... cartridges are replacing. 17 Black 2. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black...
...jobs. You can find the selection number in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Photo 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print... cartridges are replacing. 17 Black 2. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black...
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...with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors are printed as grayscale. 18 Gray photo print cartridge. Colors are printed...cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of printed documents. Photo print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The ink back-up mode is initiated ...
...with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors are printed as grayscale. 18 Gray photo print cartridge. Colors are printed...cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of printed documents. Photo print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The ink back-up mode is initiated ...
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... a document with a red optical sensor light to exit the ink-backup mode. Do not place the printer in the printer to determine the best paper-type setting. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is not available for documents that you do not use the... selects the appropriate print settings for ink-backup mode. Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is printed. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is being printed on, particularly HP media. Direct sunlight can interfere with Small Paper Tray. 19 To use the photo print cartridge or the...
... a document with a red optical sensor light to exit the ink-backup mode. Do not place the printer in the printer to determine the best paper-type setting. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is not available for documents that you do not use the... selects the appropriate print settings for ink-backup mode. Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is printed. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is being printed on, particularly HP media. Direct sunlight can interfere with Small Paper Tray. 19 To use the photo print cartridge or the...
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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. Paper trays 20 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.
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. Paper trays 20 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.