HP Deskjet 6500 User's Guide

HP Deskjet 6500 series printers User's Guide

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To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:

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

• Special features

• Getting started

• Connecting to the printer

• Printing photos

• Printing other documents

• Printing tips

• Printer software

• Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Optional accessories

• Specifications

• Supplies

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2 Notices

• Notices and acknowledgements

• Terms and conventions

2.1 Notices and acknowledgements

Hewlett-Packard company notices

Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is
prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Acknowledgements

Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac,
Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple 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 or printer.

Cautions, warnings, and notes

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other
equipment. For example:

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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 print cartridges out of the reach of children.

Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of
children.

A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example:

Note: For great results use HP products.

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3 Special features

Select your printer model:

HP Deskjet 6540-50 series HP Deskjet 6520 series

HP 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 when the other print cartridge has run out of ink.

• Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print
up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.

• Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and
cards by using the borderless printing feature.

• Digital photo printing: Use the enhanced digital photo printing capabilities.

• Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print

cartridge.

• Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a low-power,
energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes.

• Front USB port: Use the USB port on the front of the printer to connect the
printer with a laptop quickly.

• Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic Two-

Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.

• Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250-

Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling

capability.

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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 out of ink.

• Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print
up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.

• Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and
cards using the borderless printing feature.

• Digital photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities.

• Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print

cartridge.

• Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a low-power,
energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes.

• Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic Two-

Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.

• Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250-

Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling

capability.

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4 Getting started

For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.

Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature:

• Buttons and lights

• Print Cartridge Status lights

• Print Quality Selector button

• Paper trays

• Envelope slot

• Print cartridges

• Ink-backup mode

• Automatic Paper Type Sensor

• Front USB port

For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.

4.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.

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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)

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1. Rear USB port

Optional accessories

Automatic Two-Sided
Printing Accessory (optional)

Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region.

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray
Accessory (optional)

Auto Two-Sided Print
Accessory with Small Paper
Tray (optional)

4.2 Buttons and lights (HP Deskjet 6540-50 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.

The printer buttons are located in the upper portion of the control panel.

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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 take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.

The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.

Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using
a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer
on and off can cause printer failure.

Print Cancel button

Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.

Resume button and light

The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or
clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to
continue printing.

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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 required

The Print Cartridge Status lights are located in the center of the printer control panel.

1. Print Cartridge Status lights

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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 cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print
cartridge.

4.4 Print Quality Selector button (HP Deskjet 6540­50 series)

Use the Print Quality Selector button to set print quality and print speed from the
front of the printer.

The Print Quality Selector button is located on the lower portion of the printer control
panel.

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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 dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list.

4. Click Print.

Using the Print Quality Selector button

Use the Print Quality Selector button to specify the print quality for documents that
you plan to print. You cannot change the print quality for a document after the
document begins printing.

Follow these steps to use the Print Quality Selector button:

1. Verify that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer software.

2. Press the Print Quality Selector button to select one of the following print
qualities:

Fast normal

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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 Print Quality Selector icons light up or flash to indicate the selected print quality:

Status of the icons Meaning

One icon is lit.

One icon is lit and another flashes.

One icon flashes.

The illuminated icon is the selected print
quality.

The illuminated icon is the selected print
quality for the current print job.

The flashing icon is the selected print quality
for the next print job.

Either FastDraft or Maximum dpi has been
selected as the print quality from the printer
software.

4.5 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

The printer has two paper trays:

• In tray

• Out tray

In tray

The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed.

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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.

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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 of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and
then unfold the Out-tray extension stop.

1. Out-tray extension

2. Out-tray extension stop

Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.

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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 use the envelope slot:

1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to
the left.

2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending.

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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 printing

Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.

Quality color photos

For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents,
remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with
the tri-color print cartridge.

Quality black and white photos

For outstanding black and white photographs, remove the black print cartridge and
use a gray photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge.

Replacing print cartridges

When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.

You can find the selection number in these places:

• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge you are
replacing.

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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 cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode.

For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation
page.

4.8 Ink-backup mode

In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. The
ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print
cartridge cradle.

To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.

Ink-backup mode output

Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printed
documents.

Installed print cartridge Result
Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
Gray photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.

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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 the print cartridge installation page.

4.9 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the appropriate print
settings for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media.

When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page
of a document with a red optical sensor light to determine the best paper-type
setting. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is printed.

Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere with the
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

To use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see the paper-type selection page.

Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available for documents that are

printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto Two-

Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray.

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5 Getting started

For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.

Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature:

• Buttons and lights

• Paper trays

• Print cartridges

• Ink-backup mode

• Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.

5.1 Printer features (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.

1. Buttons and lights

2. Paper trays

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1. Print cartridges

2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated)

3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated)

1. USB port

Optional accessories

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Automatic Two-Sided
Printing Accessory (optional)

Note: Availability of accessories varies by country/region.

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray
Accessory (optional)

Auto Two-Sided Print
Accessory with Small Paper
Tray (optional)

5.2 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 button and light

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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 when an action is required, such as loading paper or
clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to
continue printing.

Power button and light

The Power button turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.

The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.

Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using
a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer
on and off can cause printer failure.

5.3 Paper trays (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

For information about the paper trays, select one of the topics below:

• Unfolding the paper trays

• In tray

• Out tray

• Folding the paper trays

Unfolding the paper trays

Raise the printer cover to unfold the paper trays.

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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 out the paper-length guide to the
edge of the In tray, and then pull out the In-tray extension.

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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.

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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 tray.

4. Verify that the In-tray extension is pushed in, and then pull the paper-length
guide to the edge of the In tray.

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5. Raise the In tray.

6. Close the printer cover.

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6 Connecting to the printer

• USB

• Front 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 connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster
that came with the printer.

6.2 Front USB port (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Use the USB port on the front of the printer to connect the printer to a laptop quickly.

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1. Front USB port

To use the front USB port, connect the laptop to the front USB port by using a USB
cable. Verify that the printer is selected in Chooser.

6.3 Networking

You can make a printer available to other computers on a network by sharing the

printer.

You can use any of the following HP Jetdirect print servers to place the printer on
a network.

• HP Jetdirect 175x

• HP Jetdirect 310x

• HP Jetdirect 380x

Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region.

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, click Control Panels from
the Apple menu, and then click USB Printer Sharing.

6.3.2 HP Jetdirect 175x

Use print servers to connect your printer directly to a network so that any computer
on the network can use the printer.

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HP J6035A Jetdirect 175x

• USB printer connection

• 100Base-Tx (Fast Ethernet) and/or 10Base-T (Ethernet) network connection

• TCP/IP, IPX/SPX direct mode, Apple EtherTalk networks

• Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and MacOS computers

Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region.

6.3.3 HP Jetdirect 310x

Use print servers to connect your printer directly to a network so that any computer
on the network can use the printer.

HP J6038A Jetdirect 310x

• USB printer connection

• 100Base-Tx (Fast Ethernet) and/or 10Base-T (Ethernet) network connection

• TCP/IP, IPX/SPX direct mode, Apple EtherTalk networks

• Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and MacOS computers

Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region.

6.3.4 HP Jetdirect 380x

Use print servers to connect your printer directly to a network so that any computer
on the network can use the printer.

HP J6061A Jetdirect 380x

• USB printer connection

• 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless network connection, with encryption, and 802.1x,
EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS authentication

• TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Novell NetWare, Apple EtherTalk, Unix/Linux networks

• Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and MacOS computers

Note: HP Jetdirect availability varies by country/region.

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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

Small photo

with a white border

Enhancing your photos

Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing

features.

Large photo

with a white border

Panoramic photo

with a white border

7.1 Enhancing your photos

The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier
and improve photo quality:

• Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos.

• Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when
printing photos.

Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs:

• Use the photo print cartridge for great colors.

• Use the color settings to change how colors are printed.

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• 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 paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines.

7.2 HP digital photography options

The printer has several features to improve the quality of digital photographs.

Follow these steps to gain access to the Digital Photography panel.

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Digital Photography panel.

Description

Use the Digital Photography panel to set these options:

1. Options Menu: Select from the following options:

• Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer
driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness.

• Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click
Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast.

• SmartFocus: Enhance image quality and clarity. Click On to allow the
printer driver to automatically sharpen details in the image.

• Smoothing: Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to
automatically set the level of smoothing for the image.

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• Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click
Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of
sharpening for the image.

2. Set All Settings Menu: Select from the following settings options:

• Turn All Off: Turns off all the digital photography options.

• Set All to Automatic: Sets all the digital photography options to Automatic.

• Use Factory Presets: Sets all the digital photography options to a set of
predefined print options.

7.3 Maximum dpi

The Maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing.

The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for this
printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color
print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200
optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). If a photo print cartridge is also installed,
the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately
if it is not included with your printer.

Follow these steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi.

4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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7.4 Saving money when printing photos

HP Everyday Photo Paper

To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi­gloss and set the Print quality to Normal.

HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less
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, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance.

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 cartridge in the compartment on the right of the print
cartridge cradle.

For more information, see the print cartridge installation page.

Using the photo print cartridge

Follow these steps to print in the six-ink color print mode:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list.

4. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the Print Quality drop-down list.

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• Normal

• Best

• Maximum dpi

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Storing the photo print cartridge

To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage

guidelines.

7.6 Using color settings

Use the Color panel to adjust how printed colors appear on your printout.

Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that
appear on your computer monitor.

Follow these steps to specify color settings:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Color panel.

3. Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Image drop-down list.

4. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to affect how overall colors
are printed.

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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7.7 Gray photo print cartridge

The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,
prints high-quality black-and-white photographs.

The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with
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 the gray photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right
of the print cartridge cradle.

For more information, see the print cartridge installation page.

Using the gray photo print cartridge

To use the gray photo print cartridge, follow the steps to print a black-and-white

photo.

Storing the gray photo print cartridge

To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage

guidelines.

7.8 Printing black-and-white photos

You can perform the following tasks with the printer:

• Print a black-and-white photo

• Print a color photo in black-and-white

For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color
printer cartridge in the printer.

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Printing a black-and-white photo

To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the

type and size of photo that you want to print.

Printing a color photo in black and white

Follow these steps to print a color photo in black and white:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Color panel.

3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale.

4. Click High Quality.

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

7.9 Printing borderless photos

Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and on a range
of standard paper sizes.

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 application and assign the image size. Ensure that
the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image.

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Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the file that you want to print.

2. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list.

4. Click OK.

5. Open the Print dialog box.

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make
the document completely borderless.

7.10 Storing and handling photo paper

Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper.

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Storage

• Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was
originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool
place.

• When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use
immediately from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any
unused photo paper to the plastic bag.

• Do not leave unused photo paper in the printer paper tray. The paper might
start to curl, which can reduce the quality of your photographs.

Handling

• Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce
print quality.

• Verify that the 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, use photo paper that is not curled.

7.11 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 to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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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 tear-off tab, verify that the tab is
pointing away from the printer.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

7.12 Large borderless photos (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install
a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 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, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

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• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

7.13 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 photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 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, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In

tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width­guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

7.14 Small 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 install
a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

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Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is
pointing away from the printer.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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7.15 Large photos with a white border (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install
a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 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, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

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• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

7.16 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 install
a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 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, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In

tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width­guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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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

Small photo

with a white border

Enhancing your photos

Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing

features.

Large photo

with a white border

Panoramic photo

with a white border

8.1 Printing black-and-white photos

You can perform the following tasks with the printer:

• Print a black-and-white photo

• Print a color photo in black-and-white

For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color
printer cartridge in the printer.

Printing a black-and-white photo

To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the

type and size of photo that you want to print.

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Printing a color photo in black and white

Follow these steps to print a color photo in black and white:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Color panel.

3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale.

4. Click High Quality.

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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 to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

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Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is
pointing away from the printer.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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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 print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

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• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

8.4 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 to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• 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 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, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In

tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper-width
guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

8.5 Small 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.

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• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install
a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is
pointing away from the printer.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

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• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click 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.

• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install
a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Lift the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

8.7 Panoramic 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 to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page.

• 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 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, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

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3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In

tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper-width
guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper
type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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9 Printing other documents (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes

Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies

Labels Index cards Booklets Posters

Banners Iron-on

transfers

Printing tips

Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using
these printing tips.

Printer software

Learn about the printer software.

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9.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length 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.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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9.2 Letters (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. 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 paper 2. Legal paper

Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down

and towards the interior of the printer.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

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6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.3 Documents (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• Save paper with two-sided printing.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that 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 it stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

1. Letter or A4 paper 2. Legal paper

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

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• Two-sided printing

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities:

• Have clasps or windows

• Have thick, irregular, or curled edges

• Are shiny or embossed

• Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged

• Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes.

Preparing to print

If you are printing on a single envelope, use the envelope slot.

If you are printing on multiple envelopes, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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 paper­length guide.

4. Place the envelopes, with the sides to be printed on facing down and the flaps
to the 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.

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Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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

• 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.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length
guide.

4. Place the cards, with the sides to be printed on facing down and one of the
short sides pointing towards the printer, into In tray and to the right. Push the
cards into the printer until they stop.

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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 paper size

Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that

matches the card size.

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are

positioned correctly in the paper tray.

9.6 Brochures (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 all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length
guide.

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4. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it
stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate brochure paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.7 Greeting cards (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• Unfold prefolded cards, and then place them in the In tray.

• For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 cards.

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. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, then align the edges.

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5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing
down. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate greeting card paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.8 Transparencies (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.

• Do not exceed the In tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray, and 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 transparencies in the In tray, with the side to printed on facing down
and the adhesive strip facing up and toward the printer.

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5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none
of the adhesive strips catch on one another.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate transparency film type

• Print Quality: Normal or Best

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.9 Labels (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.

• Use only full sheets of labels.

• Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective
backing.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 sheets of labels (use only letter­size or A4-size sheets).

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.

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3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.

5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push the
sheets into the printer until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, 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 cards.

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Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length
guide.

4. Place the cards, with the sides to be printed on facing down and one of the
short sides pointing towards the printer, into In tray and to the right. Push the
cards into the printer until they stop.

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 paper size

Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that

matches the card size.

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are

positioned correctly in the paper tray.

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9.11 Booklets (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

If an optional two-sided printing accessory is
attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print

a booklet automatically.

Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that
when the pages are folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.

Guidelines

Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length 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.

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6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

To print a booklet, follow these steps:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Layout panel.

3. In the menu, click Booklet.

4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size.

5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left
check box.

Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box clear.

6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print.

7. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below.

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8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet.

9.12 Posters (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Guidelines

• After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets,
and then tape the sheets together.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length 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.

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6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the Layout panel, and then select the following options:

• Multiple Pages Per Sheet Menu: Tiling

• Tiling Size: 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.13 Banners (HP Deskjet 6540-50 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-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.

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3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of
the paper stack and pointing toward the printer.

1. Unattached edge

5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper.

Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer when printing a banner.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

2. In the Paper Size drop-down list, click A4 Banner or US Letter Banner.

3. Click OK.

4. Open the Print dialog box.

5. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

9.14 Iron-on transfers (HP Deskjet 6540-50 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.

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• 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 paper­length guide.

4. Place iron-on transfer paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the
In tray.

5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

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 that came with your iron-on transfer
paper to see if printing a mirror image is required.

• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter

• Mirror Image: Selected

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

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5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-on
transfer paper type.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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10 Printing other documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes

Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies

Labels Index cards Booklets Posters

Banners Iron-on

transfers

Printing tips

Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using
these printing tips.

Printer software

Learn about the printer software.

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10.1 E-mail (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull the paper-length
guide to the edge of the tray.

4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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10.2 Letters (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. Slide 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 until it stops.

1. Letter or A4 paper

Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down

and towards the interior of the printer.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

2. Legal paper

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

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• Paper source

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

10.3 Documents (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• Save paper with two-sided printing.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print

1. 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 to the edge of the tray.

4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

1. Letter or A4 paper

6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

2. Legal paper

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

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• Print quality

• Paper source

• Two-sided printing

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

10.4 Envelopes (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities:

• Have clasps or windows

• Have thick, irregular, or curled edges

• Are shiny or embossed

• Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged

• Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes.

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Place the envelopes, with the sides to be printed on facing down and the flaps
to the left, 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.

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Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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

• 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.

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 sides down and the short sides pointing
towards the printer, in the right side of the In tray. Push the cards into the printer
until they stop.

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that

matches the card size.

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are

positioned correctly in the paper tray.

10.6 Brochures (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 the way to the left, then pull the paper-length
guide to the edge of the tray.

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4. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it
stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate brochure paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

10.7 Greeting cards (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• Unfold prefolded cards, and then place them in the In tray.

• For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 cards.

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.

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4. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, then align the edges.

5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing
down. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate greeting card paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

10.8 Transparencies (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.

• Do not exceed the In tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies.

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.

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4. Place the transparencies in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing
down and the adhesive strip facing up and toward the printer.

5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none
of the adhesive strips catch on one another.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the transparencies.

7. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate transparency film type

• Print Quality: Normal or Best

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

10.9 Labels (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.

• Use only full sheets of labels.

• Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective
backing.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 sheets of labels (use only letter­size or A4-size sheets).

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Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.

5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push the
sheets into the printer until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets.

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:

• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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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.

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 sides down and the short sides pointing
towards the printer, in the right side of the In tray. Push the cards into the printer
until they stop.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that

matches the card size.

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are

positioned correctly in the paper tray.

10.11 Booklets (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

If an optional two-sided printing accessory is
attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print

a booklet automatically.

Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that
when the pages are folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.

Guidelines

Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

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Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull the paper-length
guide to the edge of the tray.

4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

Printing

To print a booklet, follow these steps:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Layout panel.

3. In the menu, click Booklet.

4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size.

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5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left
check box.

Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box clear.

6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print.

7. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below.

8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet.

10.12 Posters (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets,
and then tape the sheets together.

• 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.

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3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull the paper-length
guide to the edge of the tray.

4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the Layout panel, and then select the following options:

• Multiple Pages Per Sheet Menu: Tiling

• Tiling Size: 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

10.13 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-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets.

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Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper­length guide.

4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of
the paper stack and pointing toward the printer.

1. Unattached edge

5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

2. In the Paper Size drop-down list, click A4 Banner or US Letter Banner.

3. Click OK.

4. Open the Print dialog box.

5. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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10.14 Iron-on transfers (HP Deskjet 6520 series)

Guidelines

• Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.

• When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed
from what appears on the computer screen.

• Do not exceed the In 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 the paper-length
guide to the edge of the tray.

4. Place iron-on transfer paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the
In tray.

5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

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:

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Note: Some iron-on transfer paper types do not require you to print a mirror

image. Consult the instructions that came with your iron-on transfer
paper to see if printing a mirror image is required.

• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter

• Mirror Image: Selected

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper
tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-on
transfer paper type.

7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

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11 Printing tips (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)

Save time

• Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often.

• Use the Print Quality Selector.

• Print from front to back.

• Print collated copies.

Save money

• Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when
printing photos.

Enhance the quality of printouts

• Select the right paper type.

• Select the right print quality.

• Resize the document as needed.

• Print a borderless brochure.

11.1 Using the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

If the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not installed on the printer, follow
the installation steps.

Note: The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not available in all countries/

regions.

Follow these steps to use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

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2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Source
drop-down list:

• Lower tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

• Upper, then lower: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the
printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

• Lower, then upper: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.
If the accessory is empty, then the printer prints from the In tray.

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.

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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 dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Click Use printer default in the Print Quality drop-down list.

4. Click Print.

Using the Print Quality Selector button

Use the Print Quality Selector button to specify the print quality for documents that
you plan to print. You cannot change the print quality for a document after the
document begins printing.

Follow these steps to use the Print Quality Selector button:

1. Verify that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer software.

2. Press the Print Quality Selector button to select one of the following print
qualities:

Fast normal

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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 Print Quality Selector icons light up or flash to indicate the selected print quality:

Status of the icons Meaning

One icon is lit.

One icon is lit and another flashes.

One icon flashes.

The illuminated icon is the selected print
quality.

The illuminated icon is the selected print
quality for the current print job.

The flashing icon is the selected print quality
for the next print job.

Either FastDraft or Maximum dpi has been
selected as the print quality from the printer
software.

11.3 Setting the print order

Setting the print order determines the order in which your document will be printed.
Frequently, it is convenient to have the first page of a document printed last so that
the complete document is lying face-up in the Out tray.

Follow these steps to set the print order:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the General panel.

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3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order:

• Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first.

• Back to front: Prints the first page of the document last. This is the
appropriate setting for most print jobs.

4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

11.4 Printing collated copies

If you are printing several copies of 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 number of copies to print. If the program that you are using
allows you to specify the number of copies to print, then specify the number
of copies to print in the application.

Follow these steps to print collated copies:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the General panel.

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