HP Officejet 6500A e All in One E710a User Manual

							HP Advanced Photo
PaperThis thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling
without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.
Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed
photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x
15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13x18 cm (5 x7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or
soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo
PaperPrint colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper
designed for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper dries
quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this
paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in 8.5 x11
inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting
documents.
HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are
the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
select your country/region, follow the prompts to select your printer, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English
only.
Recommended papers for photo printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without
smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look
and feel comparable to a store processed photo. It is available in several sizes,
including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two
finishes – glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in
8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting
documents.
HP Photo Value Packs
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP
Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing
affordable professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced
Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and
vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or
multiple prints to share.
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							To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
select your country/region, follow the prompts to select your printer, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English
only.
Tips for selecting and using media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. For more information,
see 
Media specifications.
• Load only one type of media at a time into a tray or automatic document feeder
(ADF).
• When loading the trays and ADF, make sure the media is loaded correctly. For
more information, see 
Load media or Load an original in the automatic document
feeder (ADF).
• Do not overload the tray or ADF. For more information, see 
Media specifications.
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the
following media in the trays or ADF:
◦Multipart forms
◦Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
◦Media with cutouts or perforations
◦Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
◦Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
◦Media that contains staples or clips
NOTE:To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do not
conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. For more information, see
Load an original on the scanner glass.
Load an original on the scanner glass
You can copy, scan, or fax up to Letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the
glass.
NOTE:Many of the special features do not work correctly if the glass and lid
backing are not clean. For more information, see 
Maintain the printer.
To load an original on the scanner glass
Use these steps to load an original on the scanner glass.
1.Lift the scanner lid.
2.Load your original print-side down.
TIP:For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along
the edge of the glass.
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							3.Close the lid.
Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)
You can copy, scan, or fax a one-sided, single- or multiple-page, A4- or Letter-size
document by placing it in the automatic document feeder tray.
CAUTION:Do not load photos in the ADF; this might cause damage to your
photos.
NOTE:Two-sided Legal-size documents cannot be scanned, copied, or faxed
using the ADF.
NOTE:Some features, such as the Fit to Page copy feature, do not work when
you load your originals in the ADF. You must load your originals on the glass.
The document feeder tray holds a maximum of 35 sheets of plain paper.
To load an original in the document feeder tray
Use these steps to load a document in the automatic document feeder.
1.Load your original, print-side up, into the document feeder tray. Place the pages so
that the top edge of the document goes in first. Slide the media into the automatic
document feeder until you hear a tone or see a message on the display indicating
that the loaded pages were detected.
TIP:For more help on loading originals in the automatic document feeder,
refer to the diagram engraved in the document feeder tray.
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							2.Slide the width guides inward until they stop at the left and right edges of the
media.
NOTE:Remove all originals from the document feeder tray before lifting the lid on
the printer.
Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the printer.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Load standard-size media
•
Load envelopes
•
Load cards and photo paper
•
Load transparencies
•
Load custom-size media
Load standard-size media
To load media
Use these instructions to load standard media.
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.
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							3.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure the
media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray and does not exceed the line
marking in the tray.
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NOTE:Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
5.Lower the output tray.
6.Pull out the tray extender.
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							Load envelopes
To load envelopes
Use these instructions to load an envelope
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.
3.Load envelopes according to the graphic. Make sure the stack of envelopes does
not exceed the line marking in the tray.
NOTE:Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
5.Lower the output tray.
6.Pull out the tray extender.
Load cards and photo paper
To load cards and photo paper
Use these instructions to load photo paper.
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.
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							3.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure the
media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray and does not exceed the line
marking in the tray. If the photo paper has a tab along one edge, make sure the tab
is pointing towards the front of the printer.
NOTE:Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
5.Lower the output tray.
6.Pull out the tray extender.
Load transparencies
To load transparencies
Use these instructions to load transparencies.
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.
3.Insert the transparencies, rough-side or print-side down, along the right of the main
tray. Make sure the adhesive strip is pointing towards the back of the printer and
that the stack of transparencies aligns with the right and back edges of the tray.
Also, make sure the stack does not exceed the line marking in the tray.
NOTE:Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
5.Lower the output tray.
6.Pull out the tray extender.
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							Load custom-size media
To load cards and photo paper
Use these instructions to load custom-size media.
CAUTION:Use only custom-size media that is supported by the printer. For more
information, see 
Media specifications.
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.
3.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure the
media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray and does not exceed the line
marking in the tray.
NOTE:Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
5.Lower the output tray.
6.Pull out the tray extender.
Insert a memory card
If your digital camera uses a memory card to store photos, you can insert the memory
card into the printer to print or save your photos.
CAUTION:Attempting to remove a memory card while it is being accessed can
damage files on the card. You can safely remove a card only when the photo light
is not blinking. Also, never insert more than one memory card at a time as this can
also damage files on the memory cards.
NOTE:The printer does not support encrypted memory cards.
For more information on the supported memory cards, see Memory card specifications.
To insert a memory card
1.Turn the memory card so that the label faces up, and the contacts are facing the
printer.
2.Insert the memory card into the corresponding memory card slot.
NOTE:You cannot insert more than one memory card in the printer.
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							Install the accessories (some models only)
This section contains the following topics:
•
Install the duplexer
•
Turn on accessories in the printer driver
Install the duplexer
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically. For information on using
the duplexer, see 
Print on both sides (duplexing).
To install the duplexer
▲Angle the duplexer to the left side of the printer. Push in the right side of the
duplexer until it clicks.
Turn on accessories in the printer driver
•To turn on accessories on Windows computers
•
To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers
To turn on accessories on Windows computers
1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
- Or -
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.
2.Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties.
3.Select the Device Settings tab. Click the accessory that you want to turn on, click
Installed from the drop-down menu, and then click OK.
To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers
The Mac OS automatically turns on all accessories in the printer driver when you install
the printer software. If you add a new accessory, follow these steps:
Mac OS X
1.Open the System Preferences and then select Print & Fax.
2.Click Options & Supplies.
3.Click the Driver tab.
4.Select the options you want to install, and then click OK.
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							Maintain the printer
This section provides instructions for keeping the printer in top working condition.
Perform these maintenance procedures as necessary.
•
Clean the scanner glass
•
Clean the exterior
•
Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF)
Clean the scanner glass
NOTE:Dust or dirt on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame
can slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans, and affect the accuracy
of special features such as fitting copies to a certain page size.
To clean the scanner glass
1.Turn the printer off. For more information, see 
Turn off the printer.
2.Lift the scanner lid.
3.Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild
glass cleaner. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:Use only glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass. Avoid cleaners
that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which
can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave
streaks on the glass.
CAUTION:Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass. If too much
glass cleaner is applied, the cleaner could leak under the glass and damage the
scanner.
4.Close the scanner lid, and turn on the printer.
Clean the exterior 
WARNING!Before cleaning the printer, turn off the power and unplug the power
cord from the electrical socket.
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