HP 6500 A Manual

Network Toolbox tab
1. General: Shows the current network connection setting of the printer
2. Wired  settings: Enable the user to change the IP Settings and DNS server for a wired
connection
3. Wireless  settings (only available if the printer supports wireless connection): Enable
the user to turn the wireless radio On or Off and to change the IP address or DNS
server
4. Utilities :
a . Run Network Diagnostic  – to perform network troubleshooting
b . Print Wireless Network Test Report  – only for...

cookie that stores customer-specific preferences) are stored on the computer until you
clear them manually.
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, or you can configure it to alert you
every time a cookie is offered, which allows you to decide on a cookie-by-cookie basis
which cookies to accept or refuse. You can also use your browser to remove unwanted
cookies.
NOTE: Depending on your device, if you chose to disable cookies, you will disable
one or more of the following features:
•...

Embedded Web server pages
The embedded Web server contains pages that you can use to view product information
and change device settings. The pages also contain links to other e-services.
Pages/buttonsContents
Information pageShows status information about the device, its ink
supplies and usage, and a log of device events (such
as errors).
Settings pageShows the settings that have been configured for the
device and gives you the ability to change these
settings. You can also save the settings and...

•Clean:  Guides you through cleaning the printhead.
• Align:  Guides you through aligning the printhead.
• HP Support:  Gain access to HP Web site where you can find support for the device,
register the device, and fi nd information about returnin g and recycling used printing
supplies.
Use the HP Device Manager (Mac OS X)
To open the HP Device Manager on a Macintosh computer
1. Click the HP Device Manager icon in the Dock.
NOTE: If the icon does not appear in the Dock, click the Spotlight icon on the...

If you need to call HP, it is often useful to print the Printer Status page before calling.
•Printer Information:  Shows device information (such as the product name, model
number, serial number, and firmware version number), the accessories that are
installed (such as the duplexer), and the number of pages printed from the trays and
accessories.
• Ink Cartridge Status:  Shows the estimated ink levels (represented in graphical form
as gauges) and the part numbers and expiration dates of the ink...

help troubleshoot network connectivity problems. If you need to call HP, it is often useful
to print this page before calling.
Network Configuration Page
1. General Information: Shows information about the current status and active
connection type of the network, and other information, such as the URL of the
embedded Web server.
2. 802.3 Wired:  Shows information about the active wired network connection, such as
the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, as well as the hardware address of
the...

existing network connection to the device. For more information, see Embedded Web
server.
This section contains the following topics:
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Change basic network settings
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Change advanced network settings
Change basic network settings
The control-panel options enable you to set up and manage a wireless connection and
to perform a variety of network management tasks. This includes viewing the network
settings, restoring the network defaults, turning the wireless radio on and off, and
changing the network...

Set link speed
You can change the speed at which data is transmitted over the network. The default is
Automatic.
1. Press the  Setup button.
2. Press the arrow keys until  Network is highlighted, then press  OK.
3. Select  Advanced Setup , then select Link Speed.
4. Press the number next to the link speed that matches your network hardware:
•1. Automatic
• 2. 10-Full
• 3. 10-Half
• 4. 100-Full
• 5. 100-Half
To View IP settings
To view the IP address of the device:
• Print the network configuration page....

TIP:You can also use the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or HP Fax Setup Utility (Mac
OS X) to help you quickly set up some  important fax settings such as the answer
mode and fax header information. You can access the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows)
or HP Fax Setup Utility (Mac OS X) through the software you installed with the device.
After you run the Fax Setup Wi zard (Windows) or HP Fax Setup Utility (Mac OS X),
follow the procedures in this section to complete your fax setup.
This section contains the...

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ThailandUSAVenezuela
Vietnam  
If you are unsure which kind of telephone system you have (ser ial or parallel), check with
your telephone company.
This section contains the following topics:
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Choose the correct  fax setup for your home or office
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Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)
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Case B: Set up the device with DSL
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Case C: Set up the device with  a PBX phone system or an ISDN line
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Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line
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Case E: Shared...