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- HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 1
: HP Deskjet 6540-50 series • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Optional accessories • Specifications • Supplies HP Deskjet 6520 series • Notices - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 2
Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. © 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2.2 Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide. Terms The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 3
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 4
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 5
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 6
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 • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 7
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. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 7 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 8
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) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 9
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 10
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 11
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 12
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 13
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 14
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. 14 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 15
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 16
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 17
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 18
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. If a print - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 19
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 20
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. 5.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6520 series) The HP printer has several features to make printing easier - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 21
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. USB port Optional accessories 21 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 22
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. Resume button and light 3. Print Cartridge Status light 4. Power - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 23
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 24
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 25
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. 25 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 26
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 27
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Raise the In tray. 6. Close the printer cover. 27 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 28
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 29
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 30
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 31
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 32
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. • Contrast enhancement: - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 33
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 34
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 35
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 36
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 37
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 38
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 make the document completely borderless. 7.10 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. 38 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 39
Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 40
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 41
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 42
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 43
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 44
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 45
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 46
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 47
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some 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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 48
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 49
8.2 Small borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 50
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 51
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 52
Panoramic 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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 53
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. 8.5 Small photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 54
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 55
photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 56
photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 57
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 58
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 quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 58 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 59
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 60
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. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 61
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 62
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, - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 63
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and 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, - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 64
(HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • Learn to print borderless brochures. • For great results, use HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 65
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 Best, or Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.7 Greeting cards (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 66
you want, and then click Print. 9.8 Transparencies (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. • Do not exceed the In tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 67
transparency film type • Print Quality: Normal or Best 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.9 Labels (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. • Use only full sheets of labels. • Verify - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 68
and then click Print. 9.10 Index cards and other small media (HP Deskjet 6540-50 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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 69
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 70
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 71
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing To print a booklet, follow these steps: 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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 72
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 73
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 74
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 75
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 paper- length guide. 4. Place iron-on - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 76
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. 76 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 77
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 quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 77 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 78
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 79
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 80
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. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 81
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 82
10.5 Postcards (HP Deskjet 6520 series) If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Do not exceed the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 83
(HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Learn to print borderless brochures. • For great results, use HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 84
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 , Best, or Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.7 Greeting cards (HP Deskjet 6520 series) - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 85
appropriate greeting card paper type • Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.8 Transparencies (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. • Do not exceed the In tray - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 86
appropriate transparency film type • Print Quality: Normal or Best 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.9 Labels (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. • Use only full sheets of labels. • Verify - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 87
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 88
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- - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 89
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 90
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 91
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. 10.12 Posters (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • After the sections of a poster - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 92
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 93
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 94
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 95
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 96
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 97
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 98
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 99
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 the next print job. One icon flashes. Either FastDraft or Maximum dpi has been selected as the print quality from the printer software. 11.3 Setting the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 100
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order: • document at one time, use collation so that you do not have to re-arrange the copies after printing. Note: Some software programs do not allow you to use the printer software to specify the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 101
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. Open the Page - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 102
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. After - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 103
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 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 104
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 105
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 106
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. print settings that you want, and then click Print. 11.8 Selecting a paper type The printer software offers these options for selecting a paper type: • Use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 107
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 108
HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Select one the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most documents. • Best: - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 109
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 11.10 Resizing a document Use this feature to shrink 3. Click OK, and then print the document. 11.11 Selecting a paper source (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The printer offers three sources for paper: In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Auto Two-Sided Print - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 110
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- - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 111
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 112
as needed. • Print a borderless brochure. 12.1 Manual two-sided printing (HP Deskjet 6520 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. Open the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 113
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. After - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 114
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 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 115
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 116
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 117
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 118
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 119
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. • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 120
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 121
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 122
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. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 123
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 124
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. 124 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 125
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 • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 126
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. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 127
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. Remove the pink tape only 127 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 128
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 129
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 130
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 131
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 132
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 133
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. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 134
. 14.12 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop. 2. Double-click Applications - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 135
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: - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 136
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 137
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 138
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 139
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 140
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 141
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 142
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. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 143
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 144
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. • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 145
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 146
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 . 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. 4. Follow loading instructions for the media type. 146 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 147
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 148
the print cartridges' appears The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when one or both of the print cartridges is low on ink. The light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges is improperly installed or malfunctioning. For instructions about correcting the problem, see printer lights are - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 149
instructions to clear a paper jam. Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing The HP Deskjet 6540-50 series printer has two Print Cartridge Status lights. The left light corresponds to the left print cartridge, and the right light corresponds to the right print cartridge. The HP Deskjet 6520 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 150
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 151
is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www. hp.com/support. Two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. Computer does not meet system - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 152
print cartridges in the printer. 15.12 If you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off and then restart your computer. If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 153
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 HP Jetdirect print servers • HP Jetdirect 175x • HP Jetdirect 310x • HP Jetdirect 380x 250-Sheet Plain Paper - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 154
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/ - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 155
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 156
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 first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 157
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 158
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 159
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 160
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 161
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 162
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 163
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 164
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 165
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 16.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 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. • Print two-sided documents automatically. If the Auto Two- - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 166
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 167
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 168
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 169
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 170
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 171
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and 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. Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 172
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. 172 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 173
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 174
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Binding margin is in supported by the duplexer, you can print the document by using the manual two-sided printing feature. Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 175
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 176
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • No. 10: Up to 20 • Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 20 176 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 177
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: • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 178
of your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following: • Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with your printer. • Product take-back: To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life, go to www.hp.com/recycle. To return empty print cartridges to HP, see - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 179
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 180
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 181
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.) - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 182
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Q1935A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Japan) HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte 50 sheets (Europe) C6765A A4, 20 sheets (Asia Pacific) C7898A A4, 20 sheets (Japan) HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy Q5477A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.) Q5477A 5x7 in, 20 sheets (U.S.) Q5479A - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 183
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 184
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, - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 185
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 186
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Q3447A 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory 186 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 187
'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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 188
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 189
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, - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 190
-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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 191
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 series) large borderless photos - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 192
recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge print job status print order Print Quality Selector print settings printer does not reflect new print settings is slow printer body printer features Automatic Paper-Type Sensor HP Deskjet 6520 series HP Deskjet 6540-50 series ink-backup mode 192 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 193
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 194
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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 195
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