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- HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) User's Guide - Page 6
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4 Getting started (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Print Cartridge Status lights • Print - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) User's Guide - Page 20
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5 Getting started (HP Deskjet 6520 series) For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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. Depending on the version of Mac OS X running on the computer, open one of the following programs to verify that the printer has been added to the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 30
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6.3.1 Sharing the printer The printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other computers on the network. For instructions about sharing the printer on a network, open System Preferences, and then double-click Sharing - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 31
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and MacOS computers Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region. 31 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 32
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 X) User's Guide - Page 33
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Color options • CMYK settings • Advanced color management • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos. • Print to the edges of the photo paper with borderless printing. To prevent photo - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 34
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Options Menu: Select from the following options: • Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph. • Digital flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 35
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the ink. Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 7.5 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 36
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 37
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Color drop-down list. 4. Click the Color Options tab. 37 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 38
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printed. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.7 CMYK settings Follow these steps to specify the CMYK settings: 1. Open - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 39
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.8 Advanced color management Color management defines the range of - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 40
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Color drop-down list, click one of the following options: • AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application with AdobeRGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the printer software to manage the color space. Use the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 41
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 42
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Color drop-down borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in a software application and assign the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 43
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open to make the document completely borderless. 7.12 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. 43 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 44
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 X) User's Guide - Page 45
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 X) User's Guide - Page 46
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 47
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.15 Panoramic borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 48
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 X) User's Guide - Page 49
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 X) User's Guide - Page 50
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 51
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7.18 Panoramic photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 52
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any other print settings that you - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 53
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 X) User's Guide - Page 54
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 X) User's Guide - Page 55
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 56
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 X) User's Guide - Page 57
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 X) User's Guide - Page 58
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 X) User's Guide - Page 59
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 60
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.6 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 61
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 X) User's Guide - Page 62
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides the appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 63
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9 Printing other documents (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) E-mail Letters Documents your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 9.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 64
settings that you want, and then click Print. 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. 64 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 65
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 66
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 67
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or left, into the In tray and to the right. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 68
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 9.5 Postcards (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. Guidelines • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 69
(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 X) User's Guide - Page 70
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.7 Greeting cards (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • Unfold prefolded - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 71
appropriate greeting card paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.8 Transparencies (HP Deskjet 6540-50 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 X) User's Guide - Page 72
Best. 4. 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 Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Fan the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 73
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 X) User's Guide - Page 74
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 75
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide 12 Iron-on transfers (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Guidelines • Use HP Iron-on Transfers for - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 76
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 X) User's Guide - Page 77
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 77 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 78
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10 Printing other documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series) E-mail Letters Documents of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 10.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 79
settings that you want, and then click Print. 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. 79 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 80
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull the paper-length guide to the edge of the tray. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer . 10.3 Documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Save paper - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 81
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull the paper-length guide .4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that have - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 82
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Have clasps or windows • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are , into In tray and to the right. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 83
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.5 Postcards (HP Deskjet 6520 series) If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. Guidelines • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 84
(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 X) User's Guide - Page 85
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 10.7 Greeting cards (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Unfold prefolded - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 86
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower Best, or Maximum dpi. 4. 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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 87
the appropriate transparency film type • Quality: Normal or Best. 4. 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 X) User's Guide - Page 88
then click Print. 10.10 Index cards and other small media (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 60 cards - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 89
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place the cards, with the printable - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 90
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 10.11 Banners (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use HP Banner Paper for great results. • Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In- - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 91
want, and then click Print. 10.12 Iron-on transfers (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Guidelines • Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. • When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. • Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 92
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: Note: Some iron-on transfer paper types do not require you to print a mirror image. Consult the instructions - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 93
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 11 Printing tips (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Use the Print Quality Selector. • Print in reverse page order. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two- - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 94
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Source drop-down list, click Lower tray. 11.2 Using the Print Quality Selector (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) The Print Quality Selector button is located on the front of the printer. 94 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 95
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 X) User's Guide - Page 96
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 X) User's Guide - Page 97
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Do one of the following actions: • Select the Reverse a 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 X) User's Guide - Page 98
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. In the Copies box, type the number of copies that you want to print. 4. Select the Collated check box. 5. Select any other print settings that - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 99
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 3. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 100
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the Pages per Sheet Layout panel are not operational for the printer. To print a two-sided document, see the two-sided printing page. 11.7 Selecting a paper type The printer software offers these options for selecting a - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 101
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor cannot be used for documents printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. Follow these steps to use - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 102
printers User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 11.8 Selecting a print quality (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 103
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select one of the following from the Quality drop-down list: • Use printer default: enables the Print Quality Selector button. • FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed. • Fast normal: prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at a - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 104
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory Tray Accessory with Small Paper Tray Follow these steps to select a paper source: 1. Open - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 105
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 11.10 Resizing a instructions about printing a borderless photo, see the borderless photo page. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in a software - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 106
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 107
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 12 Printing tips (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer Selecting a print quality (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Open the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 108
setting for most documents. • Best: provides high-quality printing. • Maximum dpi: provides the highest quality printing but requires longer to print than Best and requires a large amount of disk space. 12.2 Selecting a paper source (HP Deskjet 6520 series) The printer offers three sources for paper - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 109
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory Tray Accessory with Small Paper Tray Follow these steps to select a paper source: 1. Open - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 110
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 13 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) • Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier) • Viewing and changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 111
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Set the paper size for a document. • Resize a document. • Specify the document orientation. 13 the document that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. 1. Printer: Select the printer. 2. Presets: Select a group of saved print options. 111 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 112
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Panel Menu: Toggle among print setting panels, an application-specific panel, and a summary of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Preview: View an online - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 113
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click the Set Up Printer button. Printer List appears. Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 113 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 114
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select the connection type for the printer (for example, USB). 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 115
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Adding a printer • Setting a default printer • Deleting a printer Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Print Center. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 115 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 116
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Select USB from the menu. 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open the Print Center. 2. Click the printer name. 3. Select - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 117
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Follow these steps to check the status of a print job: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click the printer. 3. In the menu bar, click Printer, and then click Show Jobs. 4. Click a print job to select it. Use the buttons to manage the print job as appropriate: • - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 118
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Click a print job to select it. Use the buttons to manage the print job as desired: • Delete: Cancels the selected print job • Hold: Pauses the - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 119
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 X) User's Guide - Page 120
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 X) User's Guide - Page 121
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 121 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 122
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 X) User's Guide - Page 123
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 X) User's Guide - Page 124
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 X) User's Guide - Page 125
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 X) User's Guide - Page 126
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 X) User's Guide - Page 127
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 X) User's Guide - Page 128
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. Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS X (version 10.1.x) 1. Double-click the OS X HD icon on the desktop. 2. Click - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 129
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide HP Inkjet Toolbox panels 1. HP Inkjet Toolbox Panel Menu: select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Toolbox options: • WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. • Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. • Clean: - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 130
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 X) User's Guide - Page 131
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 X) User's Guide - Page 132
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 X) User's Guide - Page 133
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Reduce the number of sheets in the paper tray. • Remove the paper from the tray, then reload the paper. • Use a different type of paper. Printer ejects the paper If the printer ejects the paper, try one of the following solutions: • Move the printer - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 134
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink volume 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the Ink tab. 4. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Move the Dry Time - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 135
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. Reprint the document. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 136
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type Quality: Best - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 137
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Part of the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Fading occurs near the edges of a printout Install a photo print cartridge in the printer - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 138
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer. • Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use. Check the printer settings Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 139
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 140
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. Printout has an - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 141
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges. 15.9 Error The paper stack is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper guides so that they fit firmly against the edges of the paper. 3. Press the Resume - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 142
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 2. Press the Resume button to continue printing. The error message 'there is a problem with the print cartridges' appears The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when one or both of the print cartridges is low on ink. The light flashes when one or both - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 143
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 X) User's Guide - Page 144
when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. Printer driver 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 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 145
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 your computer and then restart it. 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 X) User's Guide - Page 146
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 X) User's Guide - Page 147
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 X) User's Guide - Page 148
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. 16.1.2 Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 149
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer. 6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer. Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer. • A supported - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 150
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Binding margin is in the wrong place You -sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. 16.1.3 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 124.6 mm (4.9 in) tall x 320.5 mm - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 151
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Cards: • 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) • 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) • A6: 105 x 148.5 mm • Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm • L size: 89 x 127 mm 16.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer to - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 152
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray. 16.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Two parts The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. Base 2. Lower tray The lower tray has three size adjusters. 152 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 153
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 154
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR. 3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into the appropriate slots. 1. Tilt the fence forward. 2. Insert the fence into the appropriate - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 155
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out. Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 156
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 16.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 (15.12 in) mm deep Weight 1.99 kg (4.40 lb) Media weight Letter/A4 paper: 60 to - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 157
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small paper tray. • Print two-sided documents automatically. If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 158
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory when installing it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the accessory from the printer. 16.3.2 Printing postcards Guidelines • Use only cards that meet the specifications for - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 159
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select • Paper Type: The appropriate paper type • Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any other print settings that you - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 160
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 161
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the • Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type • Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any other print settings that you - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 162
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes , and then click Print. 16.3.5 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. 162 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 163
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the accessory, and then remove it from the printer. 3. Remove - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 164
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray 2. Open the lower door 6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory. 7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back lever to close the accessory. 8. Re-attach the accessory to the printer. Paper size changes when the two - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 165
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide Only one side of the page prints when is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel is supported by the duplexer. 16.3.6 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 166
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide • 4x6 in, 4x6 in. with tab • A6, 105x148 mm • L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab • Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in • Envelopes: • No. 10 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 167
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 X) User's Guide - Page 168
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 X) User's Guide - Page 169
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 X) User's Guide - Page 170
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 X) User's Guide - Page 171
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 X) User's Guide - Page 172
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 X) User's Guide - Page 173
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 X) User's Guide - Page 174
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 X) User's Guide - Page 175
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 X) User's Guide - Page 176
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Q3447A 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory 176 - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 177
's Guide Index A acknowledgements AdobeRGB Align button aligning print cartridges Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray envelopes installation paper jam part number printing problems small photos auto-off Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatic two-sided printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 178
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide buttons (HP Deskjet 6520 series) Cancel Power Print Cancel Resume buttons (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series) Cancel Power Print Cancel Print Quality Selector Resume C CMYK values, setting collated copies color calibration color options contrast enhancement - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 179
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide H HP Deskjet 6520 series banners brochures documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards In tray index cards and other small media iron-on transfers labels letters Out tray paper source, selecting Paper trays paper trays postcards print quality printer - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 180
postcards print quality printer features transparencies two-sided printing - automatic HP Jetdirect HP Jetdirect 175x HP Jetdirect 310x HP Jetdirect 380x I ink-backup mode ink, removing ink from skin and clothing installing print cartridges L layout panel lights (HP Deskjet 6520 series) are flashing - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 181
P page order paper jam paper supplies photo print cartridge photographs digital photos 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing black-and-white black-and-white borderless color options enhancing maximum dpi printing problems storing photo paper photos, printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series) large borderless - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 182
recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge 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 printer tools printing digital - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 183
Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide printing (HP Deskjet 6520 series) banners brochure, borderless brochures collated copies documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards and other small media iron-on transfers labels letters postcards transparencies printing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series - HP 6520 | HP Deskjet 6500 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 184
HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide S scaling settings sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document is printed at an angle document is printed off-center document prints slowly error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed
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