HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below: HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series • Notices • Notices • Special features • Special features • Getting started • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printing tips • Printer software • Prin
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 Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 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. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided.
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 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! 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. • Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button. • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4 Getting started (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Buttons and lights 2. Print Cartridge Status lights 3. Print Quality Selector button 4. Paper trays 5. Envelope slot 6. Front USB port 1. Print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Rear USB port Optional accessories Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Note: Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Power button and light 2. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light The control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Quality Selector button. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off.
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 print cartridges. 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 printer control panel. 1.
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 installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Print Quality Selector button Enabling the Print Quality Selector button Before using the Print Quality Selector button, you must enable it from the printer software. Follow these steps to enable the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click Use printer default in the Quality drop-down list. 4. Click Print.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be selected in the printer software. If a document is printed in either FastDraft or Maximum dpi mode, the currently selected print-quality icon flashes until the document is complete. Lights The Print Quality Selector icons light up or flash to indicate the selected print quality: Status of the icons Meaning One icon is lit. The illuminated icon is the selected print quality.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Out tray 2. Envelope slot Use the envelope slot to print single envelopes. Raise the Out tray to load paper. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop. 1. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.
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 Out tray. 4.6 Envelope slot (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Use the envelope slot to print single envelopes. 1. Envelope slot Follow these step to use the envelope slot: 1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left. 2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Print the envelope. 4.7 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. 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 everyday print jobs.
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. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. To install a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5 Getting started (HP Deskjet 6520 series) For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. 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 optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Note: Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) Availability of accessories varies by country/region. 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. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1. Cancel button 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Print Cartridge Status light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service. Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide In tray The In tray holds paper and other media to be printed. 1. In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide To print on large paper, such as legal paper, pull out the paper-length guide to the edge of the In tray, and then pull out the In-tray extension.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. In-tray extension Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. Out tray To prevent paper from falling out of the tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Folding the paper trays Follow these steps to fold the paper tray: 1. If necessary, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push in the Out-tray extension. 2. Raise the printer cover. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Verify that the In-tray extension is pushed in, and then pull the paper-length guide to the edge of the In tray.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Raise the In tray. 6. Close the printer cover.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6 Connecting to the printer • USB • Front USB port (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) • Networking • Sharing the printer • HP Jetdirect 175x • HP Jetdirect 310x • HP Jetdirect 380x Note: Network connection support varies by country/region. 6.1 USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Front USB port To use the front USB port, connect the laptop to the front USB port by using a USB cable. Depending on the version of Mac OS X running on the computer, open one of the following programs to verify that the printer has been added to the computer: • OS X 10.2 and earlier: Print Center • OS X 10.3 and later: Printer Setup Utility Note: If your computer is running Mac OS X 10.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6.3.1 Sharing the printer The printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other computers on the network. For instructions about sharing the printer on a network, open System Preferences, and then double-click Sharing. 6.3.2 HP Jetdirect 175x Use print servers to connect your printer directly to a network so that any computer on the network can use the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and MacOS computers Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region.
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 photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with a white border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features. 7.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Color options • CMYK settings • Advanced color management • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos. • Print to the edges of the photo paper with borderless printing. To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 7.2 Printing digital photographs The printer has several features to improve the quality of digital photographs.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Options Menu: Select from the following options: • Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph. • Digital flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. • Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Photo Paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type. 4. In the Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.4 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Normal.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. 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 print cartridge cradle. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Color drop-down list. 4. Click the Color Options tab.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printed. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.7 CMYK settings Follow these steps to specify the CMYK settings: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click the Paper Type/Quality tab. 3. Click the CMYK tab.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.8 Advanced color management Color management defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer software translates the colors of your document from their current color settings to the color-management option that is selected.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Color drop-down list, click one of the following options: • AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application with AdobeRGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the printer software to manage the color space. Use the AdobeRGB setting for documents or photos that were originally created in the AdobeRGB color space. • ColorSync: This option allows the printer driver to manage the color of the document.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Color drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.11 Printing borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and on a range of standard paper sizes. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. 7.12 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Storage • Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place. • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in the printer paper tray.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions. 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.15 Panoramic borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • 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 enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.18 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 tricolor print cartridge. • 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 enhancing page.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 8 Printing photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Select the type of photograph that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with a white border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features. 8.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing a color photo in black and white Follow these steps to print a color photo in black and white: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Color drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.2 Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4.
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 combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • 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 enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.6 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • 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 enhancing page.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9 Printing other documents (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Banners Iron-on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 9.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 paper Note: 2. Legal paper If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down and towards the interior of the printer. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 paper 2. Legal paper 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged • Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes. Preparing to print If you are printing on a single envelope, use the envelope slot. If you are printing on multiple envelopes, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9.5 Postcards (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. Guidelines • Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 60 cards.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper Tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate brochure paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate greeting card paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate transparency film type • Quality: Normal or Best. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: A4 or US Letter • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack and pointing toward the printer. 1. Unattached edge 5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper. Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer when printing a banner. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Place iron-on transfer paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the In tray. 5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10 Printing other documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series) E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Banners Iron-on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 10.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull the paper-length guide to the edge of the tray. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull the paper-length guide to the edge of the tray. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 1. Letter or A4 paper Note: 2. Legal paper If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down and towards the interior of the printer. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull the paper-length guide to the edge of the tray. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 paper 2. Legal paper 6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Have clasps or windows • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged • Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.5 Postcards (HP Deskjet 6520 series) If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. Guidelines • Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 60 cards.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper Tray • Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate brochure paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the transparencies. 7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges. 5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push the sheets into the printer until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets. 7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place the cards, with the printable sides down and the short sides pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the In tray. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.11 Banners (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use HP Banner Paper for great results. • Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click OK. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.12 Iron-on transfers (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: Note: Some iron-on transfer paper types do not require you to print a mirror image. Consult the instructions that came with your iron-on transfer paper to see if printing a mirror images is required. • Paper Size: A4 or US Letter • Mirror Image: Selected 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 11 Printing tips (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Use the Print Quality Selector. • Print in reverse page order. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two-sided document. • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Source drop-down list, click Lower tray. 11.2 Using the Print Quality Selector (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The Print Quality Selector button is located on the front of the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Print Quality Selector button Enabling the Print Quality Selector button Before using the Print Quality Selector button, you must enable it from the printer software. Follow these steps to enable the Print Quality Selector button: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click Use printer default in the Quality drop-down list. 4. Click Print.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Normal Best Note: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be selected in the printer software. If a document is printed in either FastDraft or Maximum dpi mode, the currently selected print-quality icon flashes until the document is complete. Lights The Print Quality Selector icons light up or flash to indicate the selected print quality: Status of the icons Meaning One icon is lit. The illuminated icon is the selected print quality.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Do one of the following actions: • Select the Reverse Page Order check box to print the first page of the document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. • Clear the Reverse Page Order check box to print the last page of the document last. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. Note: The reverse page order feature is only available in Mac OS X 10.3 and later. 11.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Copies box, type the number of copies that you want to print. 4. Select the Collated check box. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 11.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 3. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed. Note: Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed. 11.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the Pages per Sheet menu, select the number of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper. 4. For Layout Direction, select the option for how you want the multiple pages arranged on a single sheet of paper. 5. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the sheet of paper, select the border that you want from the Border menu. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor cannot be used for documents printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. Follow these steps to use the automatic paper-type sensor: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 11.8 Selecting a print quality (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select one of the following from the Quality drop-down list: • Use printer default: enables the Print Quality Selector button. • FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed. • Fast normal: prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at a higher print quality than FastDraft. • Normal: provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most documents. • Best: provides high-quality printing.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory Tray Accessory with Small Paper Tray Follow these steps to select a paper source: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Source drop-down list, click one of the following options: • Upper tray: prints from the In tray. • Lower tray: prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 11.10 Resizing a document Use this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size. Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. In the Scale box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the document. • Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document image. • Type a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate brochure paper. 8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 12 Printing tips (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Print in reverse page order. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two-sided document. • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Enhance the quality of printouts • Select the right paper type. • Select the right print quality.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select one of the following from the Quality drop-down list: • Use printer default: prints in the Normal mode. • FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed. • Fast normal: prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at a higher print quality than FastDraft. • Normal: provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most documents. • Best: provides high-quality printing.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory Tray Accessory with Small Paper Tray Follow these steps to select a paper source: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Source drop-down list, click one of the following options: • Upper tray: prints from the In tray. • Lower tray: prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 13 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) • Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier) • Viewing and changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) • Viewing and changing the status of a print job (Mac OS x 10.2 and earlier) 13.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Set the paper size for a document. • Resize a document. • Specify the document orientation. 13.3 Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document that you are printing. The options that appear depend on the panel that you selected. To use the Print dialog box, open the document that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. 1. Printer: Select the printer. 2. Presets: Select a group of saved print options.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Panel Menu: Toggle among print setting panels, an application-specific panel, and a summary of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Preview: View an online preview of the printed document. 6. Save as PDF: Convert the document to Adobe PDF format. 7. Fax: Click to send the document as a fax. 8. Cancel: Close the Print dialog box without printing the document. 9. Print: Print the document.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click the Set Up Printer button. Printer List appears. Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select the connection type for the printer (for example, USB). 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click the printer name. 3. Select the printer, and then click Make Default. Deleting a printer Follow these steps to delete a printer from your computer: 1. Open Printer List. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Adding a printer • Setting a default printer • Deleting a printer Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Print Center. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select USB from the menu. 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open the Print Center. 2. Click the printer name. 3. Select the printer, and then click Make Default. The printer name appears in bold text to indicate that it is the default printer. Deleting a printer Follow these steps to delete a printer from your computer: 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Follow these steps to check the status of a print job: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click the printer. 3. In the menu bar, click Printer, and then click Show Jobs. 4. Click a print job to select it. Use the buttons to manage the print job as appropriate: • Delete: Cancels the selected print job • Hold: Pauses the selected print job • Resume: Restarts a paused print job • Stop Jobs: Pauses all print jobs in the print queue 13.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click a print job to select it.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 14 Maintenance • Auto-off feature • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Maintaining the printer body • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 14.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Install the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Selection numbers Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct selection numbers in the reference guide that came with the printer. You can also find the selection number on the print cartridge that you are replacing. Ink back-up mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. 6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the pink, plastic tape. 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1. Do not touch the copper strips 7. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9. Close the printer cover. The printer automatically prints a calibration page. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 14.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide To calibrate color: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Verify that a photo print cartridge is installed in the printer. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. 14.5 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Nozzle plate Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 14.7 Printing a test page Follow these steps to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Test panel. 3. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 14.8 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 14.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Storing print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. A print cartridge protector comes with the photo print cartridge and the gray photo print cartridge. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the ink nozzles face down but are not in contact with the container.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind: • Do not clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the interior. • Do not use household cleaners or detergent. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water. • Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Inkjet Toolbox panels 1. HP Inkjet Toolbox Panel Menu: select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Toolbox options: • WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. • Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. • Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. • Ink Levels: Provides estimated ink levels. • Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. • Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 15 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Banners are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Printer lights are on or flashing • Document prints slowly • If you continue to have problems 15.1 Printer is not printing Verify the following • The printer is connected to the power source.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • When printing, do not use other USB devices that are attached to the hub. If the printer still does not print Select the topic below that best describes the problem: • Paper jam • Out of paper message • Printer ejects paper 15.2 Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow these steps to remove a paper jam: 1. Press the Resume button. If the paper jam does not clear, then go to the next step. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Press the Resume button. Accessories? If the Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory. If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 15.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Reduce the number of sheets in the paper tray. • Remove the paper from the tray, then reload the paper. • Use a different type of paper. Printer ejects the paper If the printer ejects the paper, try one of the following solutions: • Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight, which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. • Select a paper type other than Automatic.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink volume 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the Ink tab. 4. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Move the Dry Time slider toward More. 6. Click Print. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. Reprint the document. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Reprint the envelope. Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Panel Page Attributes Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Part of the photograph is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer. • Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use. Check the printer settings Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following setting: Panel Setting Page Attributes Paper Size: Select A4 Banner or US Letter Banner Check the software Verify that the software application you are using prints banners.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Fading occurs near the edges of a printout Install a photo print cartridge in the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then align the print cartridges. If printing a two-sided document, print the document manually rather than automatically.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges. 15.9 Error messages Out of paper message If the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: • There is sufficient paper in the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper guides so that they fit firmly against the edges of the paper. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Press the Resume button to continue printing. The error message 'there is a problem with the print cartridges' appears The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when one or both of the print cartridges is low on ink. The light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges is improperly installed or malfunctioning. For instructions about correcting the problem, see printer lights are on or flashing. 15.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide There might be a paper jam Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam. Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing The HP Deskjet 6540-50 series printer has two Print Cartridge Status lights. The left light corresponds to the left print cartridge, and the right light corresponds to the right print cartridge. The HP Deskjet 6520 series printer has a single Print Cartridge Status light for both print cartridges.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide All lights are flashing Restart the printer. 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to restart the printer. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash. 2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 3. Disconnect the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Reconnect the printer power cord to the electrical outlet. 5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount of free space on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be longer. 1. Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet the system requirements.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 16 Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray HP Jetdirect print servers • HP Jetdirect 175x • HP Jetdirect 310x • HP Jetdirect 380x If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Create professional-looking brochures, reports, newsletters, and other special items. If the duplexer is not packaged with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Note: The duplexer is not available in all countries/regions. The duplexer only supports certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the documentation that came with the duplexer. 16.1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. 16.1.2 Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the duplexer. 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer. 6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer. Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer. • A supported paper size is selected in the Page Setup dialog box. • A supported paper type is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel of the Print dialog box.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Binding margin is in the wrong place You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Two-Sided Printing panel. 3. Verify that the correct binding has been selected: • The Book button is selected for binding along the side. • The Tablet button is selected for binding along the top. Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. 16.1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Cards: • 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) • 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) • A6: 105 x 148.5 mm • Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm • L size: 89 x 127 mm 16.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer to 400 sheets. It is useful for high-volume printing and for occasions when you want to use the In tray for special media such as letterhead paper, but still have plain paper readily available.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray. 16.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Two parts The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. Base 2. Lower tray The lower tray has three size adjusters.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be set to the correct setting. Follow these steps to set the paper size: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Slide the paper-width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR. 3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into the appropriate slots. 1. Tilt the fence forward. 2. Insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. Tilt the fence back until it locks into place Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width fence to LTR. 4. Set the paper-length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out. Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct setting. 3. Insert the paper into the lower tray. 4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it locks into place.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 16.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 (15.12 in) mm deep Weight 1.99 kg (4.40 lb) Media weight Letter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs) Media sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) A4: 210 x 297 mm A5: 148 x 210 mm B5: 182 x 257 mm 16.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small paper tray. • Print two-sided documents automatically. If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Note: The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not available in all countries/regions. 16.3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory when installing it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the accessory from the printer. 16.3.2 Printing postcards Guidelines • Use only cards that meet the specifications for the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. For more information, see the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray: 20 sheets of photo paper. Preparing to print 1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left. 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the photo paper.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless photo, select a borderless photo paper size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Rear tray • Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Source: Rear tray • Paper Type: Plain paper 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 16.3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the accessory, and then remove it from the printer. 3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer. 4. Lift the back lever on the accessory, and then unhook the Small Paper Tray. 5. Tilt the Small Paper Tray forward and open the lower door of the accessory.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray 2. Open the lower door 6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory. 7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back lever to close the accessory. 8. Re-attach the accessory to the printer. Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. Binding margin is in the wrong place You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is enabled Verify the following: • The photo paper is not curled, if you are printing on two-sided photo paper. Photo paper should be flat before printing. See storing and handling photo paper for more information. • The paper size that is selected in the Page Setup dialog box is supported by the duplexer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • 4x6 in, 4x6 in. with tab • A6, 105x148 mm • L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab • Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in • Envelopes: • No. 10 Envelope, 4.12x9.5 in • Japanese envelope No. 4, 90x205 mm • Hagaki: • Hagaki, 100x148 mm Tray capacities: • Photo paper: • 4x6, L size: Up to 80 sheets • Panoramic: Up to 5 sheets • Hagaki: • Photo: Up to 80 cards • Cards: • 4x6: Up to 100 • A6: Up to 100 • Envelopes: • No. 10: Up to 20 • Japanese envelope No.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 17 Specifications • Printer specifications • Environmental statement • Print cartridge recovery 17.1 Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be used with your printer • Print speeds and resolutions • Power requirements 17.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected to provide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempting to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates. Plastic parts: All major plastics and plastic parts are marked according to international standards.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 17.3 Print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's Planet Partner's Program for inkjet cartridges. HP offers this program in more countries/regions than any other inkjet cartridge manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound solution for these products at end-of-life.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 18 Supplies • Paper • USB cables • Accessories • Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region. 18.1 Paper This list is subject to change. Go to the HP Web site for an updated list. Note: The availability of supplies varies by country/region.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Tri-Fold Brochure Paper, Matte Q5543A Letter, 100 sheets HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film C3828A Letter, 20 sheets C3834A Letter, 50 sheets C3832A A4, 20 sheets C3835A A4, 50 sheets HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy Q2502A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.) Q2502AC 4x6 in, 60 sheets (Canada) Q2503A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Europe) Q2504A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Asia Pacific) C6831A Letter, 20 sheets (U.S.) Q1785A Letter, 50 sheets (U.S.) Q5493A Letter, 100 sheets (U.S.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Q1935A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Japan) HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte Q2506A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.) Q2507A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Europe) Q2508A 10x15 cm, 60 sheets (Europe) C6950A Letter 20 sheets (U.S.) Q5450A Letter, 50 sheets (U.S.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Q5494A Letter, 100 sheets (U.S.) Q5447A Letter, 120 sheets (U.S.) C6039AC Letter, 15 sheets (Canada) C6979AC Letter, 50 sheets (Canada) Q2519A A4, 20 sheets (Europe) C7040A A4, 50 sheets (Europe) HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy (with tear-off tab) Q1988A 4x6 in, 20 sheets (U.S.) Q1989A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.) Q1990A 4x6 in, 100 sheets (U.S.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Q5510A Letter, 50 sheets (U.S.) HP Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy (with tear-off tab) Q5508A 4x6 in, 20 sheets (U.S.) Q5509A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.) HP Matte Greeting Cards, White, Quarter-Fold C6042A A4, 20 sheets (Europe) HP Matte Greeting Cards, White, Half-Fold C7018A Letter, 20 sheets (U.S.) HP Photo Greeting Cards, Half-Fold C6044A Letter, 10 sheets (U.S.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide C7917A A4, 12 sheets (Japan) HP Iron-On Transfers for Dark Fabric C1974A 6 sheets HP Banner Paper C1820A Letter, 100 sheets (U.S.) C1821A A4, 100 sheets (Europe) HP Matte Photo and Project Paper Q5499A Letter, 50 sets HP Glossy CD/DVD Labels Q5501A 25 sets HP Matte CD/DVD Labels Q5500A 25 sets 18.2 USB cables Note: The availability of supplies varies by country/region. C6518A HP USB A-B 2 M cable 18.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Q3447A 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory 176
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Index A acknowledgements AdobeRGB Align button aligning print cartridges Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray envelopes installation paper jam part number printing problems small photos auto-off Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatic two-sided printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series) automatic two-sided printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory installation paper jam part number printing problems B borderless photos bor
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide buttons (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Cancel Power Print Cancel Resume buttons (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Cancel Power Print Cancel Print Quality Selector Resume C CMYK values, setting collated copies color calibration color options contrast enhancement conventions D digital flash digital photographs duplexer E energy consumption envelope is printed at an angle envelope slot (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) environmental statement error messages F front USB port (HP
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide H HP Deskjet 6520 series banners brochures documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards In tray index cards and other small media iron-on transfers labels letters Out tray paper source, selecting Paper trays paper trays postcards print quality printer features transparencies two-sided printing - automatic HP Deskjet 6540-50 series banners brochures documents e-mail envelope slot envelopes front USB port greeting cards In tray index cards and other small media iron-
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide paper trays postcards print quality printer features transparencies two-sided printing - automatic HP Jetdirect HP Jetdirect 175x HP Jetdirect 310x HP Jetdirect 380x I ink-backup mode ink, removing ink from skin and clothing installing print cartridges L layout panel lights (HP Deskjet 6520 series) are flashing Power Print Cartridge Status light Resume lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) are flashing Power Print Cartridge Status lights Resume M maintenance pri
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Jetdirect 310x HP Jetdirect 380x sharing notices O optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory installation loading part number specifications using orientation P page order paper jam paper supplies photo print cartridge photographs digital photos 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing black-and-white black-and-white borderless color options enhancing maximum dpi printing problems storing photo paper photos, printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series) large borderless
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide photos, printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) large borderless photos large photos with a white border panoramic borderless photos panoramic photos with a white border small borderless photos small photos with a white border Print Cartridge Status lights print cartridges align black print cartridge cleaning automatically cleaning manually gray photo print cartridge installing maintaining photo print cartridge recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print c
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series) banners brochure, borderless brochures collated copies documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards and other small media iron-on transfers labels letters postcards transparencies printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) banners brochure, borderless brochures collated copies documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards and other small media iron-on transfers labels letters paper source, selecting postcards transpar
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide S scaling settings sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document is printed at an angle document is printed off-center document prints slowly error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly print is faded printer ejects paper printer is not printing printer prints on multiple sheets at once printer will not feed