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... 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 6520 series •...
... 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 6520 series •...
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...statements accompanying such products and services. Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as allowed under the copyright laws. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Nothing herein... to change without prior written permission is a U.S. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 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...
...statements accompanying such products and services. Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as allowed under the copyright laws. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Nothing herein... to change without prior written permission is a U.S. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 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...
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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. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 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
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. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 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
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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...idle for 30 minutes. • Front USB port: Use the USB port on the front of the printer to connect the printer with a laptop quickly. • Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic TwoSided Printing ...
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...idle for 30 minutes. • Front USB port: Use the USB port on the front of the printer to connect the printer with a laptop quickly. • Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic TwoSided Printing ...
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..., 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...; 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!
..., 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...; 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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...; 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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Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Print cartridges 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Paper trays 5. Print Quality Selector button 4. Envelope slot 6. Front USB port 1. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Buttons and lights 2.
Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Print cartridges 2. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Paper trays 5. Print Quality Selector button 4. Envelope slot 6. Front USB port 1. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Buttons and lights 2.
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... give you visual cues about the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The printer buttons are located in the upper portion of the printer. 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 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.
... give you visual cues about the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The printer buttons are located in the upper portion of the printer. 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 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.
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... paper or clearing a paper jam. Using a power strip, 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 on and off . Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button...the Resume button to turn the printer on and off . Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. It might take a few seconds for the printer to continue printing. 9 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Power button and...
... paper or clearing a paper jam. Using a power strip, 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 on and off . Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button...the Resume button to turn the printer on and off . Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. It might take a few seconds for the printer to continue printing. 9 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Power button and...
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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 Print Quality Selector button is installed in the compartment on the lower portion of the printer.... 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 ...
...HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. The Print Quality Selector button is installed in the compartment on the lower portion of the printer.... 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 ...
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.... Follow these steps to use the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Click Print. Verify that you must enable it from the printer software. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to enable the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print ... Quality Selector button Before using the Print Quality Selector button, you plan to select one of the following print qualities: Fast normal 12 Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
.... Follow these steps to use the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Click Print. Verify that you must enable it from the printer software. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to enable the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Using the Print Quality Selector button Use the Print ... Quality Selector button Before using the Print Quality Selector button, you plan to select one of the following print qualities: Fast normal 12 Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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One icon flashes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 If a document is printed in the printer software. The flashing icon is complete. Lights The Print Quality Selector icons light up or flash to be selected in ... icon is the selected print quality. 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...
One icon flashes. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be printed. 13 If a document is printed in the printer software. The flashing icon is complete. Lights The Print Quality Selector icons light up or flash to be selected in ... icon is the selected print quality. 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...
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Paper-width guide 2. 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 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
Paper-width guide 2. 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 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1.
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Out-tray extension 2. 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 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper. 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 extension 2. 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 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to load paper. 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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Envelope slot Follow these step to the left. 2. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to use the envelope slot: 1. 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. 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
Envelope slot Follow these step to the left. 2. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to use the envelope slot: 1. 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. 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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...: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge you are available for use with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Tri-color 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3.
...: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge you are available for use with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Tri-color 3. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3.
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... using only one print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. 18 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list 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. Tri-color print cartridge. Gray photo print...
... using only one print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. 18 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list 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. Tri-color print cartridge. Gray photo print...
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... print cartridge for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. To install a print cartridge, see the paper-type selection page. Do not place the printer in the printer to determine the best paper-type setting. When the Automatic Paper... Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with a red optical sensor light to exit the ink-backup mode. Direct sunlight can interfere with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is printed.
... print cartridge for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in direct sunlight. To install a print cartridge, see the paper-type selection page. Do not place the printer in the printer to determine the best paper-type setting. When the Automatic Paper... Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with a red optical sensor light to exit the ink-backup mode. Direct sunlight can interfere with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is printed.
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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.