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A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. 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. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 A Note indicates that additional information is provided.
A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. 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. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 A Note indicates that additional information is provided.
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... 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 one print cartridge when...
... 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 one print cartridge when...
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...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-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a 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 print cartridge has run out of ink. • ...
...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-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a 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 print cartridge has run out of ink. • ...
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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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Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Buttons and lights 2. Front USB port 1. Paper trays 5. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Envelope slot 6. Print cartridges 2. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Buttons and lights 2. Front USB port 1. Paper trays 5. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Envelope slot 6. Print cartridges 2. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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... the Resume button to turn on and off . Print Cancel button 3. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on after you press the Power button. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Resume button...for the printer to continue printing. 9 The Power light flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. Power button and light 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's...
... the Resume button to turn on and off . Print Cancel button 3. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on after you press the Power button. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Resume button...for the printer to continue printing. 9 The Power light flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. Power button and light 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's...
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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. Print Cartridge Status lights 10
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The left status 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 printer control panel. 11 The Print Quality Selector button is installed in the compartment on the lower portion of the print cartridge cradle. That print...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The left status 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 printer control panel. 11 The Print Quality Selector button is installed in the compartment on the lower portion of the print cartridge cradle. That print...
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... use with the printer. 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a gray photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. Photo 4. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number...
... use with the printer. 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a gray photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. Photo 4. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number...
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... with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Colors are printed as grayscale. The ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User...
... with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Colors are printed as grayscale. The ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User...
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... determine the best paper-type setting. To use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Direct sunlight can interfere with Small Paper Tray. 19 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 The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor...
... determine the best paper-type setting. To use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Direct sunlight can interfere with Small Paper Tray. 19 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 The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor...
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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 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 a job. Resume button and light 3. Power button and light 22 Print Cartridge Status light 4. Cancel button 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper...
... 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 a job. Resume button and light 3. Power button and light 22 Print Cartridge Status light 4. Cancel button 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper...
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It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 5.3 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6520 series) For information about the paper trays, select one of the topics below: • Unfolding the paper trays • In tray • Out tray... the current print job. When the problem is processing. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on after you press the Power button. Print Cartridge Status light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on and off . Caution: Always use the Power button to continue printing. The Power ...
It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 5.3 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6520 series) For information about the paper trays, select one of the topics below: • Unfolding the paper trays • In tray • Out tray... the current print job. When the problem is processing. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on after you press the Power button. Print Cartridge Status light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on and off . Caution: Always use the Power button to continue printing. The Power ...
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.... • Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to change how colors are printed. 31 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...photo 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 when printing photos.
.... • Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to change how colors are printed. 31 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...photo 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 when printing photos.
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... from the following options: • Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Follow these options: 1. Options Menu: Select from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to the Digital Photography panel. 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for the image. 32
... from the following options: • Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Follow these options: 1. Options Menu: Select from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to the Digital Photography panel. 1. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for the image. 32
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...options to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for the image. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Sharpness: Adjust... the image sharpness to automatically set of sharpening for this printer. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 33 The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge...
...options to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for the image. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Sharpness: Adjust... the image sharpness to automatically set of sharpening for this printer. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 33 The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge...
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...cartridge installation page. 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 create quality photos with less ink. The photo print cartridge... appropriate photo paper type in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the following...
...cartridge installation page. 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 create quality photos with less ink. The photo print cartridge... appropriate photo paper type in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the following...
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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. 35 Verify that appear on your computer monitor. Select the Color panel. 3. Follow these settings causes the printed colors to adjust how printed colors... dialog box. 2. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 7.6 Using color settings Use the Color panel to differ from the colors that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Image...
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. 35 Verify that appear on your computer monitor. Select the Color panel. 3. Follow these settings causes the printed colors to adjust how printed colors... dialog box. 2. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 7.6 Using color settings Use the Color panel to differ from the colors that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Image...
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..., install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in conjunction with your product. Storing the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in the printer. 36 Using the gray...
..., install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in conjunction with your product. Storing the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in the printer. 36 Using the gray...