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A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. 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. 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 Note indicates that additional information is provided.
A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. 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. 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 Note indicates that additional information is provided.
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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. • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with...
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. • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with...
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...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! Sided Printing Accessory to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30...
...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! Sided Printing Accessory to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30...
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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 an...
...; 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 an...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Buttons and lights 2. Front USB port 1. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Paper trays 5. Print cartridges 2. Envelope slot 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Buttons and lights 2. Front USB port 1. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Paper trays 5. Print cartridges 2. Envelope slot 6.
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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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.... 18 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 cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Colors print but black is grayed and is...
.... 18 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 cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Colors print but black is grayed and is...
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...Small Paper Tray. 19 After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is engaged, the printer scans the first page of 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 ... or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. To install a print cartridge, see the paper-type selection page. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is being printed on, particularly...
...Small Paper Tray. 19 After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is engaged, the printer scans the first page of 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 ... or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. To install a print cartridge, see the paper-type selection page. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is being printed on, particularly...
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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. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5 Getting started For an overview of the optional accessories, see the printer features page. Buttons and lights 2.
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. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5 Getting started For an overview of the optional accessories, see the printer features page. Buttons and lights 2.
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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 ...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 money and ink...
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 ...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 money and ink...
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...the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. Click one of the print cartridge cradle. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. 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 Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal...
...the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. Click one of the print cartridge cradle. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. 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 Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal...
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... and white Follow these steps to print the image. 37 Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Select the Color panel. 3. Click High Quality. 5. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply... to print to print. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in a software application and assign the image size. Printing a color photo in black and white: 1.
... and white Follow these steps to print the image. 37 Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Select the Color panel. 3. Click High Quality. 5. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply... to print to print. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in a software application and assign the image size. Printing a color photo in black and white: 1.
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... 39 Slide the paper-width guide all of the paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Remove the Out tray,... paper lies flat. Verify that the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it was originally packaged. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Storage • Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which can reduce print quality. •...
... 39 Slide the paper-width guide all of the paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Remove the Out tray,... paper lies flat. Verify that the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it was originally packaged. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Storage • Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which can reduce print quality. •...
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... list, click Upper Tray. 5. If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Slide the paper guides firmly... . 2. Verify that you are using is flat. Open the Print dialog box. 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper ...
... list, click Upper Tray. 5. If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Slide the paper guides firmly... . 2. Verify that you are using is flat. Open the Print dialog box. 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper ...
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... photography options. 7. Verify that the photo paper is turned on facing down. 42 Preparing to be printed on . 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi ... from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you want to use a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features...
... photography options. 7. Verify that the photo paper is turned on facing down. 42 Preparing to be printed on . 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi ... from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you want to use a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features...
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... a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the In tray. ...use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the paper. 7. When printing on such papers, be sure to save money and ink when...
... a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the In tray. ...use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the paper. 7. When printing on such papers, be sure to save money and ink when...
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...paper is turned on facing down. 6. For information about preventing photo paper from the In tray. 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.15 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use the photo printing features, see the... photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing ...
...paper is turned on facing down. 6. For information about preventing photo paper from the In tray. 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.15 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use the photo printing features, see the... photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing ...
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...want , and then click Print. 7.16 Panoramic photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the side to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you want ...remove all the way to print 1. Click OK. 3. If the photo paper is turned on facing down list, click Upper Tray. 5. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Verify that the photo paper is flat. Place the photo paper in the In tray ...
...want , and then click Print. 7.16 Panoramic photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the side to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you want ...remove all the way to print 1. Click OK. 3. If the photo paper is turned on facing down list, click Upper Tray. 5. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Verify that the photo paper is flat. Place the photo paper in the In tray ...
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...Color panel. 3. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 25 sheets. 49 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.2 Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520... up to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Click High Quality. 5. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing a color photo in black and white ...
...Color panel. 3. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 25 sheets. 49 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.2 Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520... up to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Click High Quality. 5. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing a color photo in black and white ...
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... side to be printed on . 2. Lower the Out tray. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 8.3 Large borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features,... see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing...
... side to be printed on . 2. Lower the Out tray. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 8.3 Large borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features,... see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing...