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1 HP Deskjet 6500 series printers
To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:
HP Deskjet 6540-50 series
HP Deskjet 6520 series
Notices
Special features
Getting started
Connecting to the printer
Printing photos
Printing other documents
Printing tips
Printer software
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Optional accessories
Specifications
Supplies
Notices
Special features
Getting started
Connecting to the printer
Printing photos
Printing other documents
Printing tips
Printer software
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Optional accessories
Specifications
Supplies
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide
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Summary of Contents

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1 HP Deskjet 6500 series printersTo find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:HP Deskjet 6540-50 seriesHP Deskjet 6520 series•

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4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50series)The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges.Status of t

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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 fi

Page 4 - 3 Special features

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 wa

Page 5 - HP Deskjet 6520 series

5. Select Print Both Sides, and then select Manual.6. Select the appropriate binding:Book bindingTablet binding7. Select any other print settings that

Page 6 - 4 Getting started

• Book binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shownbelow:• Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:

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11.6 Automatic two-sided printingTo print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories mustbe attached to the printer:Automat

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2. Select Print Both Sides.3. Select Automatic.4. Select the appropriate binding:Book bindingTablet binding5. Change any other print settings that you

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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 l

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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

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Note: The options in the Paper Selection Type drop-down list vary accordingto the paper category selected. If the selected Paper Selection Groupis P

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11.10 Resizing a documentUse this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing thepaper size.Follow these steps to shrink

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1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge.2. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in thecom

Page 14 - Out tray

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

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PrintingFollow 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 appro

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12 Printing tips (HP Deskjet 6520series)Save time• Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often.• Print from front t

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5. Select Print Both Sides, and then select Manual.6. Select the appropriate binding:Book bindingTablet binding7. Select any other print settings that

Page 18 - 4.8 Ink-backup mode

• Book binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shownbelow:• Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:

Page 19 - Exiting ink-backup mode

12.2 Selecting a print quality (HP Deskjet 6520series)Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software:1. Open the Print dialog

Page 20 - 5 Getting started

• Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing but requires longer toprint than Best and requires a large amount of disk space.12.3 Selecting a

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• 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 t

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13 Printing• Print settings• Page Setup dialog box• Print dialog box• Managing the printer• Viewing and changing the status of a print job• Printing

Page 23 - Unfolding the paper trays

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 orienta

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1. Print Quality Selector buttonEnabling the Print Quality Selector buttonBefore using the Print Quality Selector button, you must enable it from the

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Use the menu and buttons for these functions:1. Panel Menu: Toggles between print setting panels and an application-specificpanel.2. Defaults: Select

Page 26 - Folding the paper trays

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 printerSetting the p

Page 27 - 6. Close the printer cover

Icon MeaningPrinter is idle and set as the default printer.Printer is idle and not set as the default printer.Printing on the default printer.Printing

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1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, and then click one of thefollowing buttons to control printing:Pause a print job.Restart pr

Page 29 - 6.3 Networking

• Select the icons for the documents that you want to print, click File, and thenclick Print. Select the options that you want from the Print dialog b

Page 30 - 6.3.4 HP Jetdirect 380x

14 Maintenance• Auto-off feature• Installing print cartridges• Aligning print cartridges• Calibrating color• Automatically cleaning print cartridges•

Page 31 - 6540-50 series)

Install the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradlecompartment.Selection numbersBefore buying replacement prin

Page 32 - Description

5. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle.6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefullyremove the pi

Page 33 - 7.3 Maximum dpi

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electricalcon

Page 34 - 7.5 Photo print cartridge

9. Close the printer cover.The printer automatically prints a calibration page.For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge

Page 35 - 7.6 Using color settings

NormalBestNote: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be selected in the printer software. Ifa document is printed in either FastDraft or Maximum dpi m

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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.

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1. Nozzle plateCaution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for morethan 30 minutes.Cleaning instructions1. Lightly moisten a cotton

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14.7 Printing a test pageFollow these steps to print a test page:1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.2. Select the Test panel.3. Click the Print a test pag

Page 39 - Handling

Storing print cartridgesWhen print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in a print cartridgeprotector or an airtight plastic container.

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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 ho

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HP Inkjet Toolbox panels1. Inkjet Toolbox Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel to view the HP InkjetToolbox options:• WOW!: Prints a sample page t

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15 Troubleshooting• Printer is not printing• Paper jam• Paper problems• Print quality is poor• Document is misprinted• Photos are not printing correc

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• When printing, do not use other USB devices that are attached to the hub.If the printer still does not printSelect the topic below that best describ

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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

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• 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

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1. In traySlide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you areprinting.1. Paper-width guide2. Paper-length guideOut trayPrint

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1. Plastic tape4. Consider selecting a higher print quality.Increase the ink density1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Ink panel.3. Move the I

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15.5 Document is misprintedText and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the printcartridges.Docu

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15.6 Photos are not printing correctlyCheck the paper tray1. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.2. Slide

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Part of the photograph is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a printoutVerify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the

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15.7 Banners are not printing correctlyCheck the paper tray• Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at onetime.• Confi

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Part of the photograph is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a printoutVerify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the

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Streaks appear in a light portion of a printoutTry the following:• Install a photo print cartridge in the printer.• Rotate the image 180 degrees.Image

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Printout has an unwanted borderFor most photo paper typesIf the printout has an unwanted border, then align the print cartridges.If printing a two-sid

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15.9 Error messagesOut of paper messageIf the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper1. Verify the following:• There is sufficient paper in the

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15.10 Printer lights are on or flashingOverviewFor an overview of the printer's lights, click your printer model:HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP De

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1. Out tray2. Envelope slotUse the envelope slot to print single envelopes.Raise the Out tray to load paper.To prevent paper from falling out of the O

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HP Deskjet 6520 series onlyLook for an error message on the computer monitor. If the error message does notappear, then follow the steps below.If the

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4. Reconnect the printer power cord to the electrical outlet.5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.Power-cord lightThe light on the power c

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For the system requirements, see the reference guide that came with theprinter.2. Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unneeded files.Pr

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16 Optional accessoriesThe following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer.Automatic Two-SidedPrinting Accessory250-Shee

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• Create professional-looking brochures, reports, newsletters, and other specialitems.If the duplexer is not packaged with your printer, it can be pur

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Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installingit in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from

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If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing onan unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing.Guidel

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16.1.4 Automatic two-sided printing problemsPaper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided Printing AccessoryPaper jamFollow these steps to remove a

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Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selectedVerify the following:• The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is enabled

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Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selectedThe paper size is not supported by the duplexer.Colors look fadedIf the colors look f

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After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push theOut-tray extension into the Out tray.4.6 Envelope slot (HP Deskje

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• Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm• L size: 89 x 127 mm16.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capaci

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4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray.16.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryTwo partsThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray A

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Setting the paper sizeWhen changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be setto the correct setting.Follow these steps to s

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1. Tilt the fence forward.2. Insert the fence into the appropriate slots3. Tilt the fence back until it locks into placeNote: To print on legal-size

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4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it locks into place.16.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specificationsDimensions448 mm (17.64 in)

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16.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with SmallPaper TrayThe Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware devicethat contains a

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Do not discard the rear access door. In order to print, the accessory or the rearaccess door must be attached to the printer.2. Insert the accessory i

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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-w

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4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click RearTray.5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the follow

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3. Release the paper lever.4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper.Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then sele

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3. Print the envelope.4.7 Print cartridgesFour print cartridges are available for use with the printer.1. Black2. Tri-color3. Photo4. Gray photoNote:

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• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.7. Select any other print settings that you wan

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Printing1. 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

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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 T

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1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray2. Open the lower door6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory.7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back le

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Binding margin is in the wrong placeYou might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation.1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Layout panel.3. Ve

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Small paper tray specificationsMedia thickness: 7-12 milsMedia sizes:• Size range:• Width: 81.3 to 106 mm (3.2 to 4.17 in)• Length: 116.8 to 304.8 mm

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• No. 10: Up to 20• Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 20HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide176

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17 Specifications• Printer specifications• Environmental statement• Print cartridge recovery17.1 Printer specificationsSee the reference guide that

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Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected toprovide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempt

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17.3 Print cartridge recoveryCustomers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participatein HP's Planet Partner's Pr

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1. Selection number label• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.•

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18 Supplies• Paper• USB cables• Accessories• Print cartridgesNote: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.18.1 Pape

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HP Tri-Fold Brochure Paper, MatteQ5543A Letter, 100 sheetsHP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmC3828A Letter, 20 sheetsC3834A Letter, 50 sheetsC3832A A4

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Q1935A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Japan)HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, MatteQ2506A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.)Q2507A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Europe)Q2508A 10x15 cm,

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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 shee

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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 Mat

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C7917A A4, 12 sheets (Japan)HP Iron-On Transfers for Dark FabricC1974A 6 sheetsHP Banner PaperC1820A Letter, 100 sheets (U.S.)C1821A A4, 100 sheets (E

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250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryQ3447A 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryHP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide186

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IndexAacknowledgementsAlign buttonaligning print cartridgesAuto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Traybookletenvelopesinstallationpaper jampa

Page 99 - 11.3 Setting the print order

problemsbuttons (HP Deskjet 6520 series)CancelPowerPrint CancelResumebuttons (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)CancelPowerPrint CancelPrint Quality SelectorR

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HHP Deskjet 6520 seriesbannersbookletsbrochuresdocumentse-mailenvelopesgreeting cardsIn trayindex cards and other small mediairon-on transferslabelsle

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Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the grayphoto print cartridge for ink-backup mode.Exiting ink-backup modeIn

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lettersOut traypaper source, selectingpaper trayspostcardspostersprint qualityprinter featurestransparenciestwo-sided printing - automatictwo-sided pr

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mirror imageNnetworkingHP Jetdirect 175xHP Jetdirect 310xHP Jetdirect 380xsharingnoticesOoptional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessoryinstallationload

Page 104 - Printing

panoramic photos with a white bordersmall borderless photossmall photos with a borderphotos, printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)large borderless phot

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printer statusprintingmultiple pages on single sheetselecting a paper typeprinting (HP Deskjet 6520 series)bannersbookletsbooklets, printing with dupl

Page 106 - 11.8 Selecting a paper type

postcardsposterstransparenciestwo-sided printing, manualtwo-sided printing, manualRrecyclingprint cartridgesremoving ink from skin and clothingresizin

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printout does not reflect new print settingsstreaks and missing linestext and images are misalignedtoo little ink appears on the pagetoo much ink appe

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2 Notices• Notices and acknowledgements• Terms and conventions2.1 Notices and acknowledgementsHewlett-Packard company noticesReproduction, adaptatio

Page 109 - 11.10 Resizing a document

5 Getting startedFor an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a prin

Page 110 - Guidelines

1. Print cartridges2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated)3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated)1. USB portOptional accessoriesHP Deskjet 6500

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Automatic Two-SidedPrinting Accessory (optional)250-Sheet Plain Paper TrayAccessory (optional)Auto Two-Sided PrintAccessory with Small PaperTray (opti

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Print Cancel buttonPressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.Print Cartridge Status lightThe Print Cartridge Status light turns o

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In trayThe In tray holds paper and other media to be printed.1. In traySlide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you arepr

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1. In-tray extensionOut trayPrinted pages are deposited in the Out tray.1. Out trayTo prevent paper from falling out of the tray, pull out the Out-tra

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1. Out-tray extension2. Out-tray extension stopFolding the paper traysFollow these steps to fold the paper tray:1. If necessary, fold the Out-tray ext

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5. Raise the In tray.6. Close the printer cover.HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide27

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6 Connecting to the printer• USB• Front USB port (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)• Networking• Sharing the printer• HP Jetdirect 175x• HP Jetdirect 310x•

Page 118 - 13 Printing

1. Front USB portTo use the front USB port, connect the laptop to the front USB port by using a USBcable. Verify that the printer is selected in Choos

Page 119 - 13.3 Print dialog box

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electricalcon

Page 120 - 13.4 Managing the printer

HP J6035A Jetdirect 175x• USB printer connection• 100Base-Tx (Fast Ethernet) and/or 10Base-T (Ethernet) network connection• TCP/IP, IPX/SPX direct mod

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7 Printing photos (HP Deskjet6540-50 series)Select the type of photograph that you want to print:Borderless PhotosSmall borderless photo Large border

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• 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 wit

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• Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. ClickAutomatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level ofsharpening for

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7.4 Saving money when printing photosHP Everyday Photo PaperTo save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss and s

Page 125 - 14 Maintenance

• Normal• Best• Maximum dpi5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.Storing the photo print cartridgeTo maintain the hea

Page 126 - Installation instructions

7.7 Gray photo print cartridgeThe gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,prints high-quality black-and-wh

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Printing a black-and-white photoTo print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for thetype and size of photo that yo

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PrintingFollow 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 appro

Page 129 - 14.4 Calibrating color

Storage• Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it wasoriginally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat

Page 130 - Preparing to clean

3 Special featuresSelect your printer model:HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 seriesHP Deskjet 6540-50 seriesCongratulations! You have purcha

Page 131 - Cleaning instructions

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

Page 132 - 14.7 Printing a test page

• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and installa photo print cartridge in the printer.• To learn how to use the photo print

Page 133 - Storing print cartridges

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo papertype• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi6. If you want to use them, set the

Page 134 - Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the Intray. When printing on such

Page 135 - HP Inkjet Toolbox panels

Preparing to print1. 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

Page 136 - 15 Troubleshooting

7.15 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet6540-50 series)Guidelines• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with

Page 137 - 15.2 Paper jam

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation2. Click OK.3. Open the Print dialog box.4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list

Page 138 - 15.3 Paper problems

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the Intray. When printing on such

Page 139 - 15.4 Print quality is poor

8 Printing photos (HP Deskjet6520 series)Select the type of photograph that you want to print:Borderless PhotosSmall borderless photo Large borderles

Page 140 - Blank pages print

Printing a color photo in black and whiteFollow these steps to print a color photo in black and white:1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Color

Page 141 - 15.5 Document is misprinted

HP Deskjet 6520 seriesCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features:• Ink-backup mode: Ink-

Page 142 - Check the printer settings

Preparing to print1. 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-w

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8.3 Large borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520series)Guidelines• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-colo

Page 144 - Check the software

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size• Orientation: The appropriate orientation2. Click OK.3. Open the Print dialog box.4. Select the Ge

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the Intray. When printing on such

Page 146 - Image is printed at an angle

• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and installa photo print cartridge in the printer.• To learn how to use the photo print

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• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo papertype• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi6. If you want to use them, set the

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.7. Lower the Out tray.Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following sett

Page 149 - Resume light is flashing

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide.4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.If the photo p

Page 150 - All lights are flashing

9 Printing other documents (HPDeskjet 6540-50 series)E-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesPostcards Brochures Greeting cards TransparenciesLabels Index

Page 151 - 15.11 Document prints slowly

9.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)GuidelinesDo not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is

Page 152 - Printer is in ink-backup mode

4 Getting startedFor an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a prin

Page 153 - 16 Optional accessories

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 t

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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

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• Two-sided printing6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.9.4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)Guidelines• Avoid

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Printing1. 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

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.6. Replace the Out tray.Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following se

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4. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until itstops.5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.6. Lower t

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5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facingdown. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.6. Slide the pa

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5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that noneof the adhesive strips catch on one another.6. Slide the paper guide

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3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide.4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them

Page 162 - Setting the paper size

Preparing to print1. 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 guid

Page 163 - Loading paper

1. Buttons and lights2. Print Cartridge Status lights3. Print Quality Selector button4. Paper trays5. Envelope slot6. Front USB port1. Print cartridge

Page 164 - Media sizes

9.11 Booklets (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)If an optional two-sided printing accessory isattached to the printer, then follow the steps to printa bookl

Page 165 - Paper Tray

6. Lower the Out tray.PrintingTo print a booklet, follow these steps:1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Layout panel.3. In the menu, click Boo

Page 166 - Preparing to print

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

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6. Lower the Out tray.Printing1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,or orientation options.2. Open the Print

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3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide.4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the

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• Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets.Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tray.3. Slide the pap

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5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-ontransfer paper type.7. Select an

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10 Printing other documents (HPDeskjet 6520 series)E-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesPostcards Brochures Greeting cards TransparenciesLabels Index ca

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10.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6520 series)GuidelinesDo not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is tu

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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

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1. Rear USB portOptional accessoriesAutomatic Two-SidedPrinting Accessory (optional)250-Sheet Plain Paper TrayAccessory (optional)Auto Two-Sided Print

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• Paper source6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.10.3 Documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series)Guidelines• Save paper wi

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• Print quality• Paper source• Two-sided printing6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.10.4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 65

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Printing1. 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

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.6. Lower the Out tray.Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following sett

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4. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until itstops.5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.6. Lower t

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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

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4. Place the transparencies in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facingdown and the adhesive strip facing up and toward the printer.5. Caref

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Preparing to print1. 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 g

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10.10 Index cards and other small media (HP Deskjet6520 series)Guidelines• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specificat

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4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click UpperTray.5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the follo

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1. Power button and light2. Print Cancel button3. Resume button and lightThe control panel also contains Print Cartridge Status lights and a Print Qua

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Preparing to print1. 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

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5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Leftcheck box.Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check

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3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull the paper-lengthguide to the edge of the tray.4. Place plain paper in the In tra

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Preparing to print1. 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 g

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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 t

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Note: Some iron-on transfer paper types do not require you to print a mirrorimage. Consult the instructions that came with your iron-on transferpape

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11 Printing tips (HP Deskjet6540-50 series)Save time• Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often.• Use the Print Q

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2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Sourcedrop-down list:• Lower tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

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1. Print Quality Selector buttonEnabling the Print Quality Selector buttonBefore using the Print Quality Selector button, you must enable it from the

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NormalBestNote: FastDraft and Maximum dpi can only be selected in the printer software. Ifa document is printed in either FastDraft or Maximum dpi m

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