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... That Can Damage Your Printer 47 Paper Storage Guidelines 47 Supported Paper 48 Loading Paper 51 Loading Paper in Tray 1 51 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot 53 Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2 55 Setting Paper Types and Sizes 58 Setting the Paper Type 58 Setting the... Job in Macintosh 65 Printing on Specialty Media 68 Printing Envelopes 68 Printing Labels 71 Printing on Glossy Cardstock 73 Printing on Cardstock 76 4 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide
... That Can Damage Your Printer 47 Paper Storage Guidelines 47 Supported Paper 48 Loading Paper 51 Loading Paper in Tray 1 51 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot 53 Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2 55 Setting Paper Types and Sizes 58 Setting the Paper Type 58 Setting the... Job in Macintosh 65 Printing on Specialty Media 68 Printing Envelopes 68 Printing Labels 71 Printing on Glossy Cardstock 73 Printing on Cardstock 76 4 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide
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... Custom-size Paper 79 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 81 Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines 81 Binding Edge Options 81 Automatic 2-Sided Printing 82 Manual 2-Sided Printing 82 Printing Using Secure Print 84 Setting Up a Secure Print Job 84 Printing a Secure Print Job 85 Storing a Print Job in Memory 86... the Exterior 107 Cleaning the Interior 107 Ordering Supplies 108 Consumables 108 Routine Maintenance Items 108 When to Order Supplies 109 Recycling Supplies 109 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 5 User Guide
... Custom-size Paper 79 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 81 Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines 81 Binding Edge Options 81 Automatic 2-Sided Printing 82 Manual 2-Sided Printing 82 Printing Using Secure Print 84 Setting Up a Secure Print Job 84 Printing a Secure Print Job 85 Storing a Print Job in Memory 86... the Exterior 107 Cleaning the Interior 107 Ordering Supplies 108 Consumables 108 Routine Maintenance Items 108 When to Order Supplies 109 Recycling Supplies 109 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 5 User Guide
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...the Imaging Unit and Laser Lens 133 Color Registration 136 Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration 136 Performing an Automatic Color Registration Adjustment 136 Performing a Manual Color Registration Adjustment 137 Color Balance 140 Paper Jams 141 Preventing Paper Jams 141 Clearing Paper Jams 142 8 Printer Specifications Physical Specifications 148 Weights... Specifications 149 Temperature 149 Relative Humidity 149 Elevation 149 Electrical Specifications 150 Power Source 150 Power Consumption 150 Performance Specifications 151 6 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide
...the Imaging Unit and Laser Lens 133 Color Registration 136 Enabling/Disabling Automatic Color Registration 136 Performing an Automatic Color Registration Adjustment 136 Performing a Manual Color Registration Adjustment 137 Color Balance 140 Paper Jams 141 Preventing Paper Jams 141 Clearing Paper Jams 142 8 Printer Specifications Physical Specifications 148 Weights... Specifications 149 Temperature 149 Relative Humidity 149 Elevation 149 Electrical Specifications 150 Power Source 150 Power Consumption 150 Performance Specifications 151 6 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide
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...is certified as a Class 1 Laser Product. WARNING: Do not remove the covers or guards that does not have a ground connection terminal. 10 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Turn off and unplug it does not pose a safety hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Call... with screws unless you can result in fire or electrical shock. it . If any of procedures other than the procedures specified in this manual can maintain or service behind these covers. The printer does not emit hazardous light because the beam is grounded, ask an electrician to check...
...is certified as a Class 1 Laser Product. WARNING: Do not remove the covers or guards that does not have a ground connection terminal. 10 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Turn off and unplug it does not pose a safety hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Call... with screws unless you can result in fire or electrical shock. it . If any of procedures other than the procedures specified in this manual can maintain or service behind these covers. The printer does not emit hazardous light because the beam is grounded, ask an electrician to check...
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Front cover 5. Control panel 6. Features Parts of the Printer This section includes: • Front View on page 18 • Rear View on page 19 • Internal Components on page 19 • Control Panel on page 20 Front View 6 5 7 4 3 2 8 1 Phaser 6500 printer with optional 250-sheet feeder 1. Output tray 7. Manual feed slot 4. Button for opening the front cover and for releasing the duplex unit 8. Toner cartridges p6500-001 18 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Optional 250-sheet feeder (Tray 2) 2. Tray 1 3.
Front cover 5. Control panel 6. Features Parts of the Printer This section includes: • Front View on page 18 • Rear View on page 19 • Internal Components on page 19 • Control Panel on page 20 Front View 6 5 7 4 3 2 8 1 Phaser 6500 printer with optional 250-sheet feeder 1. Output tray 7. Manual feed slot 4. Button for opening the front cover and for releasing the duplex unit 8. Toner cartridges p6500-001 18 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Optional 250-sheet feeder (Tray 2) 2. Tray 1 3.
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... is available in page sequence order: 123, 123, 123, 123, instead of the Phaser 6500 printer include the following features: • Tray 1 with 250-sheet capacity • Single-sheet manual feed slot • 256 MB Memory (RAM) Note: All printer configurations have one memory slot...the duplex unit (for Collation, Secure Print, Proof Print, Form Overlay, and Font Download. • Collation: Allows jobs to function. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 21 User Guide Features Configurations and Options This section includes: • Configurations on page 21 • Standard Features on page 21...
... is available in page sequence order: 123, 123, 123, 123, instead of the Phaser 6500 printer include the following features: • Tray 1 with 250-sheet capacity • Single-sheet manual feed slot • 256 MB Memory (RAM) Note: All printer configurations have one memory slot...the duplex unit (for Collation, Secure Print, Proof Print, Form Overlay, and Font Download. • Collation: Allows jobs to function. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 21 User Guide Features Configurations and Options This section includes: • Configurations on page 21 • Standard Features on page 21...
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...server using DHCP. For details, see Finding the IP Address of Your Printer on page 35. 32 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide For details, see Assigning the IP Address Manually on IP addressing. Assigning the IP Address of the Printer This section includes: • Allowing the IP Address... to be Assigned Automatically on page 33 • Assigning the IP Address Manually on page 33 • Changing the IP Address Using CentreWare Internet Services on page 34 By default, the printer is set to the printer....
...server using DHCP. For details, see Finding the IP Address of Your Printer on page 35. 32 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide For details, see Assigning the IP Address Manually on IP addressing. Assigning the IP Address of the Printer This section includes: • Allowing the IP Address... to be Assigned Automatically on page 33 • Assigning the IP Address Manually on page 33 • Changing the IP Address Using CentreWare Internet Services on page 34 By default, the printer is set to the printer....
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... menu. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to IPv4 and press OK. 6. At Get IP Address, press OK. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 33 User Guide Assigning the IP Address Manually These instructions are on a network managed by a network administrator, contact your computer has the IP address 192.168.1.3. The router...
... menu. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to IPv4 and press OK. 6. At Get IP Address, press OK. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 33 User Guide Assigning the IP Address Manually These instructions are on a network managed by a network administrator, contact your computer has the IP address 192.168.1.3. The router...
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Bond) • Letterhead • Hole Punched • Colored Paper 250 sheets (20 lb.) Manual Feed Slot Paper Size • Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) • Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) • Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) • US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) • No. 10 ... x 210 mm) • JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) • Custom size range: Width: 5.8-8.5 in. (147.3-215.9 mm) Height: 8.3-14 in . (127-355.6 mm) Printing Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 49 User Guide
Bond) • Letterhead • Hole Punched • Colored Paper 250 sheets (20 lb.) Manual Feed Slot Paper Size • Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) • Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) • Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) • US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) • No. 10 ... x 210 mm) • JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) • Custom size range: Width: 5.8-8.5 in. (147.3-215.9 mm) Height: 8.3-14 in . (127-355.6 mm) Printing Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 49 User Guide
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Printing Manual Feed Slot Paper Type and Weight Loading Capacity • Plain (65-120 g/m2, 17-32 lb. Cover) • Lightweight Glossy Cardstock (100-163 g/m2, 28-...) • Colored Paper (plain) • Labels • Envelope (short-edge feed only for Monarch and DL envelopes) • Special One sheet at a time 50 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Cover) • Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock (163-200 g/m2, 60-80 lb. Cover) • Heavyweight Cardstock (163-220 g/m2, 60-80...
Printing Manual Feed Slot Paper Type and Weight Loading Capacity • Plain (65-120 g/m2, 17-32 lb. Cover) • Lightweight Glossy Cardstock (100-163 g/m2, 28-...) • Colored Paper (plain) • Labels • Envelope (short-edge feed only for Monarch and DL envelopes) • Special One sheet at a time 50 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Cover) • Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock (163-200 g/m2, 60-80 lb. Cover) • Heavyweight Cardstock (163-220 g/m2, 60-80...
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Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 51 User Guide For more paper usage guidelines, see Supported Paper on page 48. Bond). • Do not load different types of ...; Load up to Tray 1 during printing. Printing Loading Paper This section includes: • Loading Paper in Tray 1 on page 51 • Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 53 • Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) on page 55 Loading Paper in Tray 1 You can load paper...
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 51 User Guide For more paper usage guidelines, see Supported Paper on page 48. Bond). • Do not load different types of ...; Load up to Tray 1 during printing. Printing Loading Paper This section includes: • Loading Paper in Tray 1 on page 51 • Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 53 • Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) on page 55 Loading Paper in Tray 1 You can load paper...
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...page 48. Slide the paper width guides until it . See also: Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 58 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Use the manual feed slot for the automatic calibration to bend the paper. To avoid problems during printing, follow these guidelines: • Use several sheets ...guides. • Holding the paper on both sides, slowly and evenly insert the paper into the tray. • Be careful not to start. 4. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 53 User Guide Printing p6500-009 p6500-010 5. Then press the OK button or wait for a wide range of media including: •...
...page 48. Slide the paper width guides until it . See also: Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 58 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Use the manual feed slot for the automatic calibration to bend the paper. To avoid problems during printing, follow these guidelines: • Use several sheets ...guides. • Holding the paper on both sides, slowly and evenly insert the paper into the tray. • Be careful not to start. 4. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 53 User Guide Printing p6500-009 p6500-010 5. Then press the OK button or wait for a wide range of media including: •...
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Place the paper into the slot with the print side face down and the top of the printer. p6500-011 p6500-007 2. Note: You can insert paper during the ready mode or sleep mode of the sheet entering the printer first. p6500-012 54 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Printing To load paper in the manual feed slot: 1. Open the output tray to fit the paper you are using. Slide the paper guides of the manual feed slot to hold the printed sheets. 3. The printer automatically detects the paper and holds it while it waits for a print job.
Place the paper into the slot with the print side face down and the top of the printer. p6500-011 p6500-007 2. Note: You can insert paper during the ready mode or sleep mode of the sheet entering the printer first. p6500-012 54 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Printing To load paper in the manual feed slot: 1. Open the output tray to fit the paper you are using. Slide the paper guides of the manual feed slot to hold the printed sheets. 3. The printer automatically detects the paper and holds it while it waits for a print job.
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Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 63 User Guide PostScript Options include the PostScript Output Format, TrueType Font Download Method, PostScript Language Level, PostScript Error Message control, and ... button: Opens the online help of the print driver for the Layout tab. • Image Options: Enables you to set the PostScript Options and the Manual Feed slot Orientation. Printing Options for printed images. • Document Options: Enables you to be available in the print driver, the optional features must be...
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 63 User Guide PostScript Options include the PostScript Output Format, TrueType Font Download Method, PostScript Language Level, PostScript Error Message control, and ... button: Opens the online help of the print driver for the Layout tab. • Image Options: Enables you to set the PostScript Options and the Manual Feed slot Orientation. Printing Options for printed images. • Document Options: Enables you to be available in the print driver, the optional features must be...
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...; Defaults button: Returns all of print job: Normal Print, Secure Print, Proof Print. Also enables you to load and edit a set to Auto Select. • Manual Feed Slot Orientation: Portrait or Landscape. • Covers/Separators button: Enables you to specify a printing mode to match the characteristics of the printed image. •... Driver Tab Paper/Output Image Options Printing Option • Job Type: Specifies the type of the Paper/Output tab settings to their defaults. 64 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide
...; Defaults button: Returns all of print job: Normal Print, Secure Print, Proof Print. Also enables you to load and edit a set to Auto Select. • Manual Feed Slot Orientation: Portrait or Landscape. • Covers/Separators button: Enables you to specify a printing mode to match the characteristics of the printed image. •... Driver Tab Paper/Output Image Options Printing Option • Job Type: Specifies the type of the Paper/Output tab settings to their defaults. 64 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide
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...extra RAM memory only. • Account Mode: User, Administrator. • User Settings: Specifies account settings such as name and password. 66 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide When an option other than None is selected.) Specifies the paper size to print to. • Page Order: Automatic,... Normal, Reverse. • All pages from: Specifies the tray to print all pages from: Auto Select, Manual Feed Slot, Tray 1, Tray 2 (if installed). • First page from: Specifies the tray from which to print the first page. • Remaining from...
...extra RAM memory only. • Account Mode: User, Administrator. • User Settings: Specifies account settings such as name and password. 66 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide When an option other than None is selected.) Specifies the paper size to print to. • Page Order: Automatic,... Normal, Reverse. • All pages from: Specifies the tray to print all pages from: Auto Select, Manual Feed Slot, Tray 1, Tray 2 (if installed). • First page from: Specifies the tray from which to print the first page. • Remaining from...
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...level of toner left in each toner cartridge, and the useful life remaining of color to use. • Media Handling: Specifies manual feed slot orientation, paper type, size mismatch setting, and custom paper auto orientation. • Printer-specific Options: Image Enhancement, ...Draft Mode, Skip Blank Pages, Halftone Screen Lock, Faster B/W documents. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 67 User Guide Summarizes the driver selections. Printing Driver Drop-Down Title Printer Features Supply Levels Summary Printing Options ...
...level of toner left in each toner cartridge, and the useful life remaining of color to use. • Media Handling: Specifies manual feed slot orientation, paper type, size mismatch setting, and custom paper auto orientation. • Printer-specific Options: Image Enhancement, ...Draft Mode, Skip Blank Pages, Halftone Screen Lock, Faster B/W documents. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer 67 User Guide Summarizes the driver selections. Printing Driver Drop-Down Title Printer Features Supply Levels Summary Printing Options ...
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... Tray 1 and the manual feed slot, see Supported Paper on page 48. • Store unused envelopes in the supported sizes. Please contact your local representative for details. 68 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User ... affect print quality and cause wrinkling. Purchase envelopes that lie flat. • Remove air bubbles from the manual feed slot. • Do not perform automatic 2-sided printing using envelopes. • Successful envelope printing is...The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is not covered under the Xerox® Warranty, Service Agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee.
... Tray 1 and the manual feed slot, see Supported Paper on page 48. • Store unused envelopes in the supported sizes. Please contact your local representative for details. 68 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User ... affect print quality and cause wrinkling. Purchase envelopes that lie flat. • Remove air bubbles from the manual feed slot. • Do not perform automatic 2-sided printing using envelopes. • Successful envelope printing is...The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is not covered under the Xerox® Warranty, Service Agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee.
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... PostScript Driver on page 70. • If you are using the PostScript Driver 1. c. Select the Phaser 6500 PostScript printer from the list of the following : a. Printing Printing Envelopes from the Manual Feed Slot Note: You can load only one envelope with the flaps closed, flaps up, and flaps to... the right as shown in the illustration. Open the output tray to start printing. 70 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide p6500-017 3.
... PostScript Driver on page 70. • If you are using the PostScript Driver 1. c. Select the Phaser 6500 PostScript printer from the list of the following : a. Printing Printing Envelopes from the Manual Feed Slot Note: You can load only one envelope with the flaps closed, flaps up, and flaps to... the right as shown in the illustration. Open the output tray to start printing. 70 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide p6500-017 3.
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Select the Phaser 6500 PCL printer from , open the Print dialog. 2. From the Paper Size list, select the envelope...Poster/Mixed Document/Rotation button and select Portrait & Landscape [For envelopes] from the Fit to the Xerox® Supplies website at www.xerox.com/office/6500supplies. In the Paper/Output tab, do not allow you are perforated, have backing sheets...for Printing Labels on page 71 • Printing Labels from Tray 1 on page 72 • Printing Labels from the manual feed slot. • Do not use any unused sheets of labels to use labels that are printing from the list of...
Select the Phaser 6500 PCL printer from , open the Print dialog. 2. From the Paper Size list, select the envelope...Poster/Mixed Document/Rotation button and select Portrait & Landscape [For envelopes] from the Fit to the Xerox® Supplies website at www.xerox.com/office/6500supplies. In the Paper/Output tab, do not allow you are perforated, have backing sheets...for Printing Labels on page 71 • Printing Labels from Tray 1 on page 72 • Printing Labels from the manual feed slot. • Do not use any unused sheets of labels to use labels that are printing from the list of...