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 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 • Print Cartridge Status lights • Print Quality Selector button • Paper trays • Envelope slot • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode • Automatic Paper Type Sensor • Front USB port For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. 4.
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 Print 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 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. Verify that the printer is selected in Chooser. 6.3 Networking You can make a printer available to other computers on a network by sharing the printer. You can use any of the following HP Jetdirect print servers to place the printer on a network.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP J6035A Jetdirect 175x • USB printer connection • 100Base-Tx (Fast Ethernet) and/or 10Base-T (Ethernet) network connection • TCP/IP, IPX/SPX direct mode, Apple EtherTalk networks • Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and MacOS computers Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region. 6.3.3 HP Jetdirect 310x 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 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 • 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 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to improve the quality of digital photographs. Follow these steps to gain access to the Digital Photography panel. 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of sharpening for the image. 2. Set All Settings Menu: Select from the following settings options: • Turn All Off: Turns off all the digital photography options. • Set All to Automatic: Sets all the digital photography options to Automatic.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.4 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Normal. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less ink. Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 7.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 7.6 Using color settings Use the Color panel to adjust how printed colors appear on your printout. Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your computer monitor.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want to print. 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 Color panel. 3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Click High Quality. 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file that 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 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.
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 • 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. • 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.13 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.
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 widthguide 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 Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove 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. Verify that the photo paper is flat. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.15 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use 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 • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7.
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 widthguide 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 paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3.
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 Color panel. 3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Click High Quality. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. Verify that the photo paper is flat. 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.
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 General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 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 • 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. • 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against 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 paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5.
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. Verify that the photo paper is flat. 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. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray.
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 Booklets Posters 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9.2 Letters (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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, 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.3 Documents (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • Save paper with two-sided printing. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Two-sided printing 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: • 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.
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. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click 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 4. Place brochure 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. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. 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. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray. 4.
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 paper. 7. 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. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray. 4.
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. Printing 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove 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 sides to be printed on facing down and one of the short sides pointing towards the printer, into In tray and to the right. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9.11 Booklets (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print a booklet automatically. Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the pages are folded into a booklet, the page order is correct. Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing To print a booklet, follow these steps: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the menu, click Booklet. 4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size. 5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box. Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box clear. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. 9.12 Posters (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, and then tape the sheets together. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper. 5. Select the Layout panel, and then select the following options: • Multiple Pages Per Sheet Menu: Tiling • Tiling Size: 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 6.
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. 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. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2.
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 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-on transfer paper type. 7. 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 Booklets Posters 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.2 Letters (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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, 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Paper source 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.3 Documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Save paper with two-sided printing. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 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, then pull the paper-length guide to the edge of the tray. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Print quality • Paper source • Two-sided printing 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: • 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.
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. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Lower 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 4. Place brochure 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. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray. 4.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, then align the edges. 5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Place the transparencies in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down and the adhesive strip facing up and toward the printer. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.10 Index cards and other small media (HP Deskjet 6520 series) 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. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: The appropriate paper type • Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
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, 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 To print a booklet, follow these steps: 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box. Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box clear. 6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print. 7. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below. 8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. 10.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. Open the Print dialog box.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. 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. 6. Lower the Out tray.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.14 Iron-on transfers (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. • When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. • 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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 image is required. • Paper Size: A4 or US Letter • Mirror Image: Selected 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 6.
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 from front to back. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. • 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 2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Source drop-down list: • Lower tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Upper, then lower: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Lower, then upper: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. If the accessory is empty, then the printer prints from the In tray. 11.
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 Print 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. Select one of the following options for the Print Order: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first. • Back to front: Prints the first page of the document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 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. 11.5 Manual two-sided printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the automatic two-sided printing instructions. Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Select Print Both Sides, and then select Manual. 6. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. 8.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Book binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: • Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: • Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 103
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 11.6 Automatic two-sided printing To print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the documentation that came with the accessory.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select Print Both Sides. 3. Select Automatic. 4. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 5. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the drop-down list, click Multiple Pages Per Sheet. 4. In the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you want to appear on each 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 Print Borders check box. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 11.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. Selecting a specific paper type When printing a higher-quality document, it is recommended that you select a specific paper type. Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: The options in the Paper Selection Type drop-down list vary according to the paper category selected. If the selected Paper Selection Group is Plain Paper, then the Paper Selection Type drop-down list becomes inactive. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 11.9 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.
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 Scaling (%) 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 Follow these steps to select a paper source: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the General panel. 3. In the Paper 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. • Upper, then lower: prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file that 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 from front to back. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. • 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Select Print Both Sides, and then select Manual. 6. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. 8.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Book binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: • Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: • Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 114
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 12.2 Selecting a print quality (HP Deskjet 6520 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. 3. Select one of the following options from the Print Quality drop-down list: • Use printer default: Prints in the Normal mode. • FastDraft: Prints at the fastest printing speed.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing but requires longer to print than Best and requires a large amount of disk space. 12.3 Selecting a paper source (HP Deskjet 6520 series) The printer offers three sources for paper: 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 General panel. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Lower, then upper: prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. If the accessory is empty, then the printer prints from the In tray. • Rear tray: prints from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. This option appears only if the accessory is attached to the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 13 Printing • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 13.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide You can use the Page Setup dialog box to do the following tasks: • Set the paper size for a document. • Resize a document. • Specify the document orientation. • Set safe margins for automatic two-sided printing. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Panel Menu: Toggles between print setting panels and an application-specific panel. 2. Defaults: Select one of the following options: • Save Settings: Save the current print settings without printing the document. • Revert to Defaults: Restore the default print settings. 3. Cancel: Close the dialog box without saving the new settings. 4. Print: Click this option to print the document. 13.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click the HP printer name on the right side of the Chooser dialog box. 4. Close the Chooser. Setting the printer as your default printer Setting the printer as your computer's default printer will automatically route all print jobs to the printer. You can select another printer for a particular document; however, switching printers might affect a document's formatting and pagination.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Icon Meaning Printer is idle and set as the default printer. Printer is idle and not set as the default printer. Printing on the default printer. Printing stopped on the default printer. Error on the default printer. The printer driver is not available. 13.5 Viewing and changing the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, and then click one of the following buttons to control printing: Pause a print job. Restart printing. Set the print time. Delete a print job. 2. Column Titles: Click a column title to sort print jobs. 3. Print Queue: Select a print job, and then drag it to a new position in the print queue. 13.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Select the icons for the documents that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. Select the options that you want from the Print dialog box, and then click Print.
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. Inkjet Toolbox Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel to view the 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, do one of the following: • 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 category other than Automatic.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink density 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Ink panel. 3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Heavy. 4. Move the Dry Time slider toward More. 5. Click Print. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 15.5 Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that only one type of paper is placed in the In tray, and that the paper has been placed in the In tray correctly. 2. Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the paper. 3. Reprint the document. Envelope is printed at an angle 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 15.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Check the printer settings 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: 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 15.7 Banners are not printing correctly Check the paper tray • Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at one time. • 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.
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 Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout Try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image 180 degrees. 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. 4. Follow loading instructions for the media type.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. For photo paper with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. Press the Resume button to continue printing. If the In tray or optional lower tray is empty 1.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 15.10 Printer lights are on or flashing Overview For an overview of the printer's lights, click your printer model: HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. Power light is flashing The printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is flashing The printer might be out of paper 1. Place paper in the In tray. 2.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Deskjet 6520 series only Look for an error message on the computer monitor. If the error message does not appear, then follow the steps below. If the light is on and not flashing Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink. Replace the print cartridge when print quality degrades. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If neither print cartridge is low on ink, press the Resume button.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Reconnect the printer power cord to the electrical outlet. 5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. Power-cord light The light on the power cord illuminates when electricity is flowing through the cord. If the light is off, then the cord is not receiving power. 15.11 Document prints slowly Several variables can slow the printer's performance.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide For the system requirements, see the reference guide that came with the printer. 2. Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unneeded files. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer. 15.
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 Enabling the duplexer 1. Open Chooser and select the printer. 2. Click Setup. The Printer Setup dialog box appears. 3. Select Installed on the Duplex Unit menu, then click OK. 4. Close Chooser. Note: After the duplexer is enabled, it is not necessary to re-enable it every time you print. 16.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing on an unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Printing To print a booklet, follow these steps: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the menu, click Booklet. 4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size. 5.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 16.1.4 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. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the duplexer, and then remove it from the printer. 3. Remove any paper inside the printer. 4. Open the duplexer. 5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer. 6.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is enabled in Chooser. • 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. For a list of support paper types and sizes, see the duplexer specifications.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions. 16.1.5 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 124.6 mm (4.9 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 77.7 mm (3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • 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. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR. 3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it locks into place. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 16.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware device that contains a rear tray for small media and a duplexer for two-sided printing on both full-size and small media. • Postcards and other small media can be printed on two sides automatically when they are fed from the rear tray. • Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small paper tray.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Do not discard the rear access door. In order to print, the accessory or the rear access door must be attached to the printer. 2. Insert the accessory into the back of the printer until both sides snap into place. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the cards. The address side of the cards should face outward. 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Rear Tray. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Plain Paper or the appropriate paper type • Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 16.3.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper. 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 16.3.4 Envelopes Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: • 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 rear tray.
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. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Plain paper. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 16.3.5 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 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. Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is enabled in Chooser. • A supported paper size is selected in the Page Setup 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 Layout 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.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Small paper tray specifications Media thickness: 7-12 mils Media sizes: • Size range: • Width: 81.3 to 106 mm (3.2 to 4.17 in) • Length: 116.8 to 304.8 mm (4.6 to 12 in) • Cards: • 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab • 4x6 in, 4x6 in with tab • A6, 105x148 mm • Index card, 4x6 in. • L, 89x127 mm • Photo paper: • 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab • 4x6 in, 4x6 in.
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • 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 186
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Index A acknowledgements Align button aligning print cartridges Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray booklet 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 booklet installation paper jam part number printing problems B borderless pho
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide problems 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 collated copies color calibration color settings contrast enhancement conventions D default printer, setting digital flash 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 Deskje
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide H HP Deskjet 6520 series banners booklets 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 posters print quality printer features transparencies two-sided printing - automatic HP Deskjet 6540-50 series banners booklets brochures documents e-mail envelope slot envelopes front USB port greeting cards In tray index cards a
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide letters Out tray paper source, selecting paper trays postcards posters print quality printer features transparencies two-sided printing - automatic two-sided printing, manual two-sided printing, manual HP digital photography options HP Inkjet Toolbox 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 lights (HP Deskjet 6520 series) are flashing Power Print
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide mirror image N networking HP Jetdirect 175x HP Jetdirect 310x HP Jetdirect 380x sharing notices O optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory installation loading part number specifications using orientation P paper jam paper supplies photo print cartridge photos 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing black-and-white black-and-white borderless color settings digital enhancing maximum dpi printing problems storing photo paper photos, printing (HP Deskjet 6520 se
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide panoramic photos with a white border small borderless photos small photos with a border 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
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide printer status printing multiple pages on single sheet selecting a paper type printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series) banners booklets booklets, printing with duplexer brochure, borderless brochures collated copies documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards and other small media iron-on transfers labels letters postcards posters transparencies printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) banners booklets booklets, printing with duplexer brochure, borderless brochur
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide postcards posters transparencies two-sided printing, manual two-sided printing, manual R recycling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing resizing documents rotate 180 degrees S scaling setting printer as default printer sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features status of print job 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 o
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide printout does not reflect new print settings streaks and missing lines text and images are misaligned too little ink appears on the page too much ink appears on the page U USB cable part number 195