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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. Warning: 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.
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. Warning: 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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...photo printing capabilities. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge. • Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. •...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!
...photo printing capabilities. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge. • Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. •...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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... photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge. • Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to 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!
... photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge. • Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to 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!
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... • Envelope slot • Print cartridges • 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...
... • Envelope slot • Print cartridges • 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...
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Print cartridges 2. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Front USB port 1. Paper trays 5. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Buttons and lights 2. Print Quality Selector button 4. Envelope slot 6. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3.
Print cartridges 2. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Front USB port 1. Paper trays 5. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Buttons and lights 2. Print Quality Selector button 4. Envelope slot 6. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3.
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..., surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. Caution: Always use the Power button 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...might take a few seconds for the printer to continue printing. 9 Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is processing. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector ...
..., surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. Caution: Always use the Power button 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...might take a few seconds for the printer to continue printing. 9 Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is processing. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector ...
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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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... light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. 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 1. 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...
... light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. 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 1. 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...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are replacing. 17 Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Photo 4. Quality black and white photos For outstanding black and white photographs...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are replacing. 17 Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Photo 4. Quality black and white photos For outstanding black and white photographs...
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... by using only one print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Tri-color print cartridge. Gray photo print cartridge. Photo print cartridge. Ink-backup mode output Printing in...
... by using only one print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Tri-color print cartridge. Gray photo print cartridge. Photo print cartridge. Ink-backup mode output Printing in...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is recommended that are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 19 Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. When the Automatic Paper... with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. To install a print cartridge, see the paper-type selection page. To use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for the media that is printed. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is being printed on...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is recommended that are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 19 Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. When the Automatic Paper... with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. To install a print cartridge, see the paper-type selection page. To use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for the media that is printed. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is being printed on...
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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. Buttons and lights 2.
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... Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Note: Availability of the printer. 1. Resume button and light 3. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light 4. Power button and light 22 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 5.2 Buttons and lights (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart...
... Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Note: Availability of the printer. 1. Resume button and light 3. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light 4. Power button and light 22 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 5.2 Buttons and lights (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart...
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...unfold the paper trays. 23 Print Cartridge Status light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on and off . Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 5.3 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6520 series) For information about the paper... button and light The Power button turns the printer on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service. The Power light flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Print Cancel button Pressing the Print...
...unfold the paper trays. 23 Print Cartridge Status light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on and off . Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 5.3 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6520 series) For information about the paper... button and light The Power button turns the printer on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service. The Power light flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Print Cancel button Pressing the Print...
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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 ...; Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest resolution with a white border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features. 7.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to save...
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 ...; Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest resolution with a white border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features. 7.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to save...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for the image. 32 To prevent photo paper from the following options: • Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Select the Digital Photography panel. Description ...panel to improve the quality of the photo paper with borderless printing. Options Menu: Select from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to set the level of smoothing for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos. • ...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for the image. 32 To prevent photo paper from the following options: • Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Select the Digital Photography panel. Description ...panel to improve the quality of the photo paper with borderless printing. Options Menu: Select from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to set the level of smoothing for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos. • ...
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... to Automatic. • Use Factory Presets: Sets all the digital photography options to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is enhanced. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. If a photo print...mode is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to your printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for the image. 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide •...
... to Automatic. • Use Factory Presets: Sets all the digital photography options to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is enhanced. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. If a photo print...mode is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to your printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for the image. 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide •...
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...cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.4 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP... 7.5 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Everyday Photo Paper, ...
...cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.4 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP... 7.5 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Everyday Photo Paper, ...
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... maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 7.6 Using color settings Use the Color panel to specify color settings: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to differ from the colors that you want , and then click Print. 35 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Normal • Best...
... maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 7.6 Using color settings Use the Color panel to specify color settings: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to differ from the colors that you want , and then click Print. 35 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Normal • Best...
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Storing the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. The gray photo print cartridge can perform the following tasks with your product. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge, follow the steps to print...
Storing the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. The gray photo print cartridge can perform the following tasks with your product. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge, follow the steps to print...