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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 •...
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 •...
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Terms The HP Deskjet printer may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. 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. TrueType is subject ...
Terms The HP Deskjet printer may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. 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. TrueType is subject ...
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For example: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
For example: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
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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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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 other ... 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250- 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! 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...
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 other ... 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250- 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! 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...
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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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Paper trays 5. Print Quality Selector button 4. Front USB port 1. Buttons and lights 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print cartridges 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Envelope slot 6. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7
Paper trays 5. Print Quality Selector button 4. Front USB port 1. Buttons and lights 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print cartridges 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Envelope slot 6. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Rear USB port Optional accessories Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) Note: The availability of the control panel. 8 The printer ...buttons are located in the upper portion 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. The printer lights give you...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Rear USB port Optional accessories Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) Note: The availability of the control panel. 8 The printer ...buttons are located in the upper portion 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. The printer lights give you...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Power button and light 2. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off can cause printer failure. Caution: Always use the Power button to continue printing. 9 Print Cancel button 3. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer... as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Power button and light 2. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off can cause printer failure. Caution: Always use the Power button to continue printing. 9 Print Cancel button 3. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer... as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality...
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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. 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. Print Cartridge Status lights 10
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. 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. Print Cartridge Status lights 10
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...lower portion of the printer. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or 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 printer control panel. 11 The right status light represents the print cartridge that is located on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide...
...lower portion of the printer. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or 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 printer control panel. 11 The right status light represents the print cartridge that is located on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide...
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... Follow these steps to select one of the following print qualities: Fast normal 12 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. You cannot change the print quality for documents that the Print Quality Selector button...must enable it from the printer software. 2. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print Quality Selector button to specify the print quality for a document after the document begins printing. Follow these steps to print. Click Print. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Press the Print Quality ...
... Follow these steps to select one of the following print qualities: Fast normal 12 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. You cannot change the print quality for documents that the Print Quality Selector button...must enable it from the printer software. 2. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print Quality Selector button to specify the print quality for a document after the document begins printing. Follow these steps to print. Click Print. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Press the Print Quality ...
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The illuminated icon is the selected print quality. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 The illuminated icon is the selected print quality for the next print job. ... is lit and another flashes. One icon flashes. 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 to indicate...
The illuminated icon is the selected print quality. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 The illuminated icon is the selected print quality for the next print job. ... is lit and another flashes. One icon flashes. 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 to indicate...
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Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are printing. 1. In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are deposited in the Out tray. 14 Paper-width guide 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are printing. 1. In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are deposited in the Out tray. 14 Paper-width guide 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes. 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 stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop . 1. Out-tray extension 2. Out tray 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes. 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 stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop . 1. Out-tray extension 2. Out tray 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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Envelope slot Follow these step to print single envelopes. 1. Push the envelope into the Out tray. 4.6 Envelope slot (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the envelope slot 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 Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left. 2.
Envelope slot Follow these step to print single envelopes. 1. Push the envelope into the Out tray. 4.6 Envelope slot (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the envelope slot 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 Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left. 2.
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... white photographs, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in combination with the printer. 1. Photo 4. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are replacing. 17 Replacing print ...• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge you are available for use with the tri-color print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.
... white photographs, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in combination with the printer. 1. Photo 4. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are replacing. 17 Replacing print ...• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge you are available for use with the tri-color print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.
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...guide that came 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. 4.8 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge. Colors... Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. 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...
...guide that came 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. 4.8 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge. Colors... Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. 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...
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... page of a document with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Direct sunlight can interfere with a red optical sensor light to exit the ink-backup mode. 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. 4.9 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor...
... page of a document with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Direct sunlight can interfere with a red optical sensor light to exit the ink-backup mode. 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. 4.9 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor...
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Buttons and lights 2. 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. 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
Buttons and lights 2. 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. 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