HP 6500 A Manual

Print quality troubleshooting.....................................................................\
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Wrong, inaccurate, or  bleeding colors.........................................................\
.....................179
Ink is not filling  the text or graphics complete ly................................................................182
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless...

Troubleshoot installation issues.............................................................................................22 5
Hardware installation  suggestions....................................................................................225
Software installation sug gestions.....................................................................................226
Clear jams........................................................................................................................

B Support and warrantyObtain electronic su pport...................................................................................................... ..244
Warranty....................................................................................................................... ..........245
Ink cartridge warranty in formation..........................................................................................246
Obtain HP telephone s...

Regulatory information for wireless products (some models only).........................................267
Exposure to radio frequency ra diation..............................................................................268
Notice to users in Br azil....................................................................................................26 8
Notice to users in C anada................................................................................................268
Notice to users in Ta...

1 Get started
This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.
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Find other resources for the product
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Finding the device model number
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Accessibility
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Understand the device parts
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Turn off the device
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Eco-Tips
NOTE: If you are using the device with a computer running Windows 2000, Windows
XP x64, Windows XP Starter Edition, or Windows Vista Starter Edition, some features
might not be available. For more information, see 
Operating system  compatibility.
Find other...

ResourceDescriptionLocation
software and the Fax Setup
Wizard. For more information,
see 
Use the HP SolutionCenter (Windows).
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X)Contains tools to configure
print settings, calibrate the
device, clean the printhead,
print the configuration page,
order supplies online, and find
support information from the
Web site.
For more information, see 
HPPrinter Utility (Mac OS X) .
The HP Printer Utility is
typically installed with the
device software.
Device control panelProvides...

Accessibility
The device provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with
disabilities.
Visual
The device software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through
the use of your operating systems accessibility options and features. It also supports
most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text
applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software
and on the device control panel have...

Front view
1Automatic document feeder (ADF)
2Device control panel
3Display
4Memory card slots
5Output tray
6Output tray extension
7Input tray
8Scanner glass
9Scanner backing
Printing supplies area
Chapter 1
14 Get started 

1Print-carriage access door
2Ink cartridges
3Printhead
Back view
1Rear universal serial bus (USB) port
2Ethernet port
3Power input
41-Line (fax), 2-EXT (phone)
5Rear access panel
6Duplexer (some models only)
Device control panel buttons and lights
The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the device control
panel features.
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LabelName and Description
1Scan: Presents the menu for selecting a scan destination.
2Photo : Presents the menu for selecting ph oto options (some models only).
3NOTE:The button name and functionality depends on the country/region in which the device
is sold.
Copy : Presents the menu for selecting copy options (some models only).
Number of Copies : Select the number of copies.
4NOTE:The button name and functionality depends on the country/region in which the device
is sold.
Quality : Selects Best,...