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Xerox Phaser 6500 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Printing Envelopes From Tray

    Xerox Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer Xerox Phaser 6500 ® ® User Guide Guide d'utilisation Italiano Svenska Magyar Guida per l’utente Användarhandbok Felhasználói útmutató Русский Руководство пользователя Deutsch Dansk Benutzerhandbuch Betjeningsvejledning Čeština Español Uživatelská příručka Türkçe Guía del usuario Kullanım Kılavuzu Ελληνικά...
  • Page 2 © 2011 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of Xerox Corporation. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms of matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as styles, templates, icons, screen displays, looks, and so on.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Selecting a Location for the Printer ............29 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 4 Printing on Cardstock ..............76 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 5 Recycling Supplies ..............109 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 6 Performance Specifications ............. 151 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 7 European Union ..............159 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 8 Contents Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Your printer and the recommended supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. Attention to the following information ensures the continued safe operation of your printer. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 10: Electrical Safety

    If you do not know if an outlet is grounded, ask an electrician to check the outlet. • Do not use a ground adapter plug to connect the printer to an electrical outlet that does not have a ground connection terminal. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 11 The power cord is attached to the printer as a plug-in device on the back of the printer. If it is necessary to disconnect all electrical power from the printer, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide...

  • Page 12: Operational Safety

    Do not place the printer where it is directly exposed to the cold air flow from an air conditioning unit. • Do not place the printer in locations susceptible to vibrations. • For optimum performance, use the printer at elevations below 3100 m (10,170 ft.). Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 13: Printer Supplies

    The Xerox Warranty, Service Agreements, and Total Satisfaction Guarantee, do not cover damage, ® malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by use of non-Xerox supplies. They also do not cover damage or degradation of performance caused by the use of ®...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Safety

    • Do not use aerosol cleaners. Clean with a dry, lint-free cloth only. ® • Do not burn any consumables or routine maintenance items. For information on Xerox supplies recycling programs, go to www.xerox.com/gwa. See also: Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 15: Printer Symbols

    Do not place or drop any object on the transfer belt. It can cause print-quality problems or permanently damage the belt. It can take 40 minutes for the fuser to cool down. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 16 Safety Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 17: Features

    21 • Energy Saver Mode on page 23 • Information Pages on page 24 • CentreWare Internet Services on page 25 • More Information on page 26 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Printer

    19 • Control Panel on page 20 Front View p6500-001 Phaser 6500 printer with optional 250-sheet feeder 1. Optional 250-sheet feeder (Tray 2) 2. Tray 1 3. Manual feed slot 4. Front cover 5. Control panel 6. Output tray 7.

  • Page 19: Rear View

    3. Transfer belt unit with Tray 1 removed so the transfer belt unit folds down completely 4. Duplex unit 5. Button for opening the front cover and releasing the duplex unit Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Lights red to indicate an error condition or warning that requires your attention. • Blinks red when an error occurs that requires technical support. • Off when the printer is in Energy Saver mode. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 21: Configurations And Options

    You can order additional memory, trays, and the duplex unit (for automatic 2-sided printing) when these items are not standard on your printer. Standard Features All configurations of the Phaser 6500 printer include the following features: • Tray 1 with 250-sheet capacity •...

  • Page 22: Optional Features

    250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) • Wireless Network Adapter • Productivity Kit (512 MB) or 1024 MB memory upgrade See also: Printer Specifications on page 147 Enabling Optional Features on page 41 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 23: Energy Saver Mode

    The printer is receiving data. • The printer is calibrating after having been in Energy Saver mode or after a jam is cleared. • You pressed another button within the last minute. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 24: Information Pages

    By default, the Startup Page prints automatically each time the printer is turned on. You can turn off this feature in the System Setup Menu under the Admin Menu settings. For details, see System Setup Menu on page 95. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 25: Centreware Internet Services

    IP Address of Your Printer on page 35. At your computer, open a Web browser, type the IP address of the printer into the address field, then press Enter or Return. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 26: More Information

    Video Tutorials www.xerox.com/office/6500docs Recommended Media List Europe: www.xerox.com/europaper North America: www.xerox.com/paper Online Support Assistant www.xerox.com/office/6500support Technical Support www.xerox.com/office/6500support ® www.xerox.com/office/6500supplies Xerox Supplies Information Pages Print from the control panel menu. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 27: Installation And Setup

    36 • Installing PrintingScout on page 40 • Enabling Optional Features on page 41 See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/6500support Installation Guide packaged with your printer. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 28: Installation And Setup Overview

    (network or USB). For details, see Installing the Print Drivers on page 36. Note: If the Software and Documentation disc is not available, you can download the latest drivers from www.xerox.com/office/6500drivers. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 29: Selecting A Location For The Printer

    4. After positioning the printer, you are ready to connect it to the power source and computer or network. Go to the next section, Connecting the Printer on page 30. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Printer

    Power Cord on page 10. 4. Set or automatically discover the network IP address of the printer. Go to Assigning the IP Address of the Printer on page 32. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 31: Connecting Using Usb

    5. When the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears, cancel it. 6. You are ready to install the print drivers. Go to Installing the Print Drivers on page 36. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 32: Configuring Network Settings

    You can view the IP address of your printer from either the Startup Page, Configuration Page, or the printer control panel. For details, see Finding the IP Address of Your Printer on page 35. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 33: Assigning Ip Address Manually/Automatically

    4. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to TCP/IP and press OK. 5. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to IPv4 and press OK. 6. At Get IP Address, press OK. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 34 For example, to change the way the printer acquires the IP address, in the Get IP Address field, select a method from the drop-down list. 5. After changing the address information, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Save Changes button. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 35: Finding The Ip Address Of Your Printer

    5. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to IPv6 and press OK. 6. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to IP Address and press OK. The IP address of the printer appears. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 36: Installing The Print Drivers

    Windows Server 2003 and later, or Windows XP SP1 and later • Macintosh: OS X version 10.5 and later • Linux: Your printer supports connection to Linux platforms through the network interface. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 37: Available Drivers

    Installation and Setup Available Drivers ® ® To access special printing options, use a Xerox print driver. Xerox provides drivers for various page description languages and operating systems. The following print drivers are available. To download the latest drivers, go to www.xerox.com/office/6500drivers.

  • Page 38: Installing The Print Drivers For Windows

    I Agree to accept the license agreement. The Xerox Printer Installation screen appears. 4. In the Discovered Printers list, select your Phaser 6500 printer and then click Next. Note: When installing drivers for a network printer and you do not see your printer in the list, click the IP Address or DNS Name button.

  • Page 39: Adding The Printer For Macintosh Os X Version 10.5 And Later

    If your printer was not detected, verify that the printer is on and that the Ethernet or USB cable is connected properly. See also: Online Support Assistant at www.xerox.com/office/6500support Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 40: Installing Printingscout

    6. At the next screen, accept the default installation destination by clicking Next. 7. Click Next. 8. Click Finish. The PrintingScout icon appears on the right in your Windows Taskbar. See also: Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout on page 111 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 41: Enabling Optional Features

    • For Windows 7, click Start > Devices and Printers. 2. In the list of printers, right-click the Phaser 6500 PS printer and select Properties. 3. Click the Configuration tab and then click the Get Information from Printer button. The IP address of the printer appears in the Network Address section.

  • Page 42: Enabling Optional Features For The Windows Pcl Driver

    • For Windows 7, click Start > Devices and Printers. 2. In the list of printers, right-click the Phaser 6500 PCL printer and select Properties. 3. In the Properties dialog box, click the Options tab. 4. Click the Get Information from Printer button.

  • Page 43: Enabling Optional Features For Macintosh Os X 10.5 And Later

    To enable RAM Disk (Productivity Kit required), select the Available option. To enable automatic 2-sided printing, at the Duplex Unit field, select the Available option. • 5. Click Set Printer Options to save the settings. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 44 Installation and Setup Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 45: Printing

    78 • Printing on Both Sides of the Paper on page 81 • Printing Using Secure Print on page 84 • Printing Using Proof Print on page 87 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 46: Supported Paper And Media

    Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size. The paper guides click into place when they are adjusted correctly. • If excessive jams occur, use paper or other media from a new package. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 47: Paper That Can Damage Your Printer

    Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. Leave paper in the original packaging. For most commercial cut-size grades, the ream wrapper contains an inner lining that protects the paper from moisture loss or gain. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 48: Supported Paper

    • Lightweight Glossy Cardstock (100–163 g/m , 37–60 lb. Cover) • Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock (163–220 g/m , 60–80 lb. Cover) • Hole Punched • Colored Paper • Special Loading Capacity 250 sheets (20 lb.) Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 49 • A4 (210 x 297 mm) • A5 (148 x 210 mm) • JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) • Custom size range: Width: 3–8.5 in. (76.2–215.9 mm) Height: 5–14 in. (127–355.6 mm) Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 50 Paper Type and Weight • Plain (60–105 g/m , 16–28 lb. Bond) • Letterhead (plain) • Hole Punched (plain) • Colored paper (plain) Loading Capacity One sheet at a time Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 51: Loading Paper

    • Do not push or force down Tray 1. • Always load paper short-edge feed first. For more paper usage guidelines, see Supported Paper and Media on page 46. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 52 2. Slide the paper width guides to the edge of the tray. Extend the width guides fully as shown in the following illustration. p6500-006 3. Before loading the paper flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 53: Loading Paper In The Manual Feed Slot

    If the paper looks skewed after the printer pulls it in, gently remove the paper and reseat it. Then press the OK button or wait for the automatic calibration to start. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 54 You can insert paper during the ready mode or sleep mode of the printer. The printer automatically detects the paper and holds it while it waits for a print job. p6500-012 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 55: Loading Paper In The 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2)

    2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets. 3. Slide the paper width guides to the edge of the tray. Extend the width guides fully as shown in the following illustration. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 56 Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams. 7. Slide the width and length guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the paper stack. Note: Be careful not to bend the paper. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 57 8. Insert the tray back into the printer until it stops. CAUTION: Be careful not to use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the printer. See also: Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 58 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 58: Setting Paper Types And Sizes

    3. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to the tray you are setting and then press OK. 4. Press the Down Arrow button to scroll to Paper Size and press the OK button. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide...
  • Page 59 Printing 5. Select the paper size and then press OK. 6. Press the Return button when finished. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 60: Selecting Printing Options

    4. Set defaults for the other print driver if applicable. For more information about Windows print driver options, click the Help button in the Note: Printing Preferences dialog box to view the online help. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 61: Selecting Printing Defaults In Windows For A Shared Network Printer

    In the PCL driver for Windows, you can save a set of printing options with a distinctive name and apply them to other print jobs. For instructions, click the Help button in the print driver dialog box to view the online help. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 62 • Defaults button: Returns all of the Image Options tab settings to their defaults. • Help button: Opens the online help of the print driver for the Image Options tab. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 63 For optional printer features to be available in the print driver, the optional features must be installed and enabled. If you have not enabled your installed optional features, see Enabling Optional Features on page 41. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 64 • Profile Settings button: Opens the Profile Settings tab of the Graphics Properties dialog box. • Defaults button: Returns all of the Image Option tab settings to their defaults. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 65: Selecting Printing Options For An Individual Job In Macintosh

    Printing Options for Macintosh OS X Version 10.5 or Later For detailed information on using the print driver options, click the question mark (?) button in the print driver to access the online help. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 66 Print and Proof Print are available with extra RAM memory only. Job Control • Account Mode: User, Administrator. • User Settings: Specifies account settings such as name and password. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 67 Pages, Halftone Screen Lock, Faster B/W documents. Supply Levels Displays bar graph showing level of toner left in each toner cartridge, and the useful life remaining of the Imaging Unit. Summary Summarizes the driver selections. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 68: Printing On Specialty Media

    Warranty, Service Agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage can vary outside these areas. Please contact your local representative for details. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 69 If you are printing using the PostScript driver, go to Printing Envelopes using the PostScript Driver on page 70. • If you are printing using the PCL driver, go to Printing Envelopes using the PCL Driver page 71. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 70: Printing Envelopes From The Manual Feed Slot

    1. After loading the envelopes in the appropriate tray or the manual feed slot, in the application you are printing from, open the Print dialog. 2. Select the Phaser 6500 PostScript printer from the list of printers and then click the Properties (or Preferences) button.

  • Page 71: Printing Labels

    1. After loading the envelopes in the appropriate tray, in the application you are printing from, open the Print dialog. 2. Select the Phaser 6500 PCL printer from the list of printers and then click the Properties (or Preferences) button.
  • Page 72 2. With the labels face down and the top of the sheet toward the printer, slowly insert it into the manual feel slot until it stops. Ensure that the sheet is entered straight, not crooked. If necessary, reposition the paper guides to fit the sheet. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 73: Printing On Glossy Cardstock

    3. In the application you are using to create the labels, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 printer. You can use the PCL or the PostScript driver. 4. Click the Properties button. 5. In the Paper/Output tab, do the following: a.
  • Page 74 4. In the application you are using to print from, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 printer. you can use the PCL or the PostScript driver. 5. Click the Properties button. 6. In the Paper/Output tab, do the following: a.
  • Page 75 3. In the application you are using to print from, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 printer. If you have both the PCL and the PostScript drivers installed, you can use either driver. 4. Click the Properties button.

  • Page 76: Printing On Cardstock

    Do not load a stack of cardstock higher than 27.6 mm (1.08 in.) in the tray. 4. In the application you are printing from, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 printer. You can use the PCL or the PostScript driver.
  • Page 77 3. In the application you are using to print, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 printer. You can use the PCL and the PostScript driver. 4. Click the Properties button.

  • Page 78: Printing Custom Sizes

    Preferences button. • In Macintosh, from the Print menu of the application, select the Phaser 6500 printer and then click the Properties button. 2. In the Paper/Output tab of the print driver, from the Paper Size list, select Custom Page Size.

  • Page 79: Printing On Custom-Size Paper

    The custom size is available as an option in the Print dialog box of most applications when you select the Phaser 6500 PCL driver. The custom size is also available in the Paper Size field, in the Paper/Output tab of the PCL driver.
  • Page 80 1. Load the custom-size paper in the tray you want to use. For details, see Loading Paper on page 51. 2. In the application you are printing from, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 PCL driver. 3. Click the Properties button.

  • Page 81: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper

    Automatic 2-sided printing is available for the Phaser 6500DN printer configuration. Manual 2-sided printing using Tray 1 is available for both Phaser 6500 configurations. The PCL 6 print driver for Windows is the only one that supports manual 2-sided printing. For details, see Performing Manual 2-sided Printing from Tray 1 on page 82.

  • Page 82: Automatic 2-Sided Printing

    CAUTION: Use only paper specified for use with this printer. Damage caused by ® unsupported paper is not covered under the Xerox Warranty, Service Agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage can vary outside these areas. Please contact your local representative for details.
  • Page 83 Printing 2. In the application you are printing from, open the Print dialog box and select the Phaser 6500 PCL driver. 3. Click the Properties button. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 5. In the Other Settings section, in the Items list, select Electronic Sort. In the Electronic Sort field below the Items list, select Off.

  • Page 84: Printing Using Secure Print

    1. From the application you are using to print, open the Print dialog box. For example, from the File menu, select Print. 2. Select your Phaser 6500 printer (PostScript or PCL print driver) and then click the Properties button. 3. In the Paper/Output tab of the print driver Properties dialog box, do the following: a.

  • Page 85: Printing A Secure Print Job

    6. Set the number of copies to print using Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons and then press OK to start printing. See also: Setting Up a Secure Print Job on page 84 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 86: Storing A Print Job In Memory

    1. From the application you are using to print, open the Print dialog box. 2. Select your Phaser 6500 print driver, either PCL or PostScript, and then click the Properties button. 3. In the Paper/Output tab of the print driver Properties dialog box, do the following: a.

  • Page 87: Printing Using Proof Print

    1. From the application you are using to print, open the Print dialog box. 2. Select your Phaser 6500 printer (PostScript or PCL print driver) and then click the Properties button.

  • Page 88: Printing A Proof Print Job

    6. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons to set the number of sets to print and then press OK. See also: Setting Up a Proof Print Job on page 87 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 89: Control Panel Menus

    90 • Information Pages Menu on page 91 • Billing Meters on page 92 • Admin Menu on page 93 • Tray Settings Menu on page 102 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 90: Navigating The Control Panel Menus

    Moves the selection point back and forward through the displayed menu Arrows options. The Back Arrow button displays the Walk-Up Features menu if you press it before pressing any other buttons. Back/Return Navigates up one menu level. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 91: Information Pages Menu

    Prints a list of documents stored in the RAM of the printer when the Secure Print and Proof Print features are used. See also: Information Pages on page 24 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 92: Billing Meters

    Composite black is the default setting on most printers. See also: Checking Print Job Status on page 111 Checking Page Counts on page 115 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 93: Admin Menu

    • IP Mode: IPv4 Mode, IPv6 Mode, or Dual Stack • IPv4: Get IP Address, IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway Address • IPsec: IP security protocol; available when enabled Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 94: Usb Setup Menu

    USB-connected printer. • Enable • Disable Adobe Protocol Specifies the PostScript communication protocol to use: • Standard • BCP • TBCP • Binary • Auto Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 95: System Setup Menu

    Duration can be set for up to 30 minutes in one-minute increments. Language Specifies the language used in the control panel menus and in printed Information Pages. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 96 Default Size Specifies the default paper size as either A4 or Letter. Startup Page Automatically prints the Startup Page when the printer is turned on. • On • Off Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 97: Maintenance Mode Menu

    • You cannot execute the Initialize NVM setting during printing. • After changing this setting, turn off the printer and then turn it on again to activate the change. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 98: Pcl Setup Menu

    5 through 128 in increments of 1. The default is 60. Quantity Specifies the number of copies to print. You can specify a value from 1 through 999. The default is 1. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 99 • Add-CR: The Carriage Return command is added. • CR-XX: The Line Feed and Carriage Return commands are both added. Default Color Specifies the default color mode: • Black (default) • Color Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 100: Postscript Setup Menu

    Tray settings in the PostScript print driver can override this setting. Default Color Specifies the default color mode: • Color (default) • Black Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 101: Control Panel Menu

    • Disable (default): All menus are accessible. Change Password Enabled when Panel Lock is enabled. Use to change the Panel Lock password for access to the Admin Menu on the control panel. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 102: Tray Settings Menu

    • Bond • Light Card • Heavy Card • LW Gloss Card • HW Gloss Card • Envelope • Letterhead • Hole Punched • Recycled • Colored • Special Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 103: 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) Settings

    • Off (default): No message is displayed. 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) Settings Item Description Paper Type Specifies the type of paper loaded in the tray. • Plain • Letterhead • Hole Punched • Colored Paper Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 104 Displays a message that prompts you to set the paper size and type every time you load paper in the tray. • On: A message prompts the user to set the paper size and type. • Off (default): No message is displayed. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 105: Maintenance

    106 • Ordering Supplies on page 108 • Managing the Printer on page 110 • Checking Page Counts on page 115 • Moving the Printer on page 117 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 106: Cleaning The Printer

    Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser devices. Doing so could damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate. • Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are reinstalled before you plug in the printer. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Exterior

    Switch off the printer immediately and wait 40 minutes for the fuser to cool. 1. Fuser 2. Transfer belt unit p6500-022 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 108: Ordering Supplies

    Although the transfer belt unit is not considered a routine maintenance item, if it becomes damaged, you can order another one. You can also order a duplex unit. ® To order routine maintenance items, contact your local Xerox authorized service provider, contact ®...

  • Page 109: When To Order Supplies

    The Xerox Warranty, Service Agreements, and Total Satisfaction Guarantee do not cover damage, ® malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by use of non-Xerox supplies. They also do not cover damage or degradation of performance caused by the use of ®...

  • Page 110: Managing The Printer

    2. To check the supplies status of the printer, in the Status tab, click the Supplies button. The supplies status of the printer includes: • The amount remaining in each toner cartridge. • The percentage remaining of the life of the imaging unit. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 111: Checking Printer Status With Printingscout

    To open PrintingScout, do one of the following: In the Windows taskbar, double-click the PrintingScout icon. • ® From the Start menu, select Programs > Xerox Office Printing > PrintingScout > Activate • PrintingScout. The status of the printer is displayed in the General Status window that opens.

  • Page 112: Checking Printer Status Using Email

    11. In the Email Filter section, enter the email addresses of the users who are permitted to send email to the printer. If no address is specified here, the printer can receive email from all users. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide...
  • Page 113 #Password command specifies full access. Examples of Commands • To check the printer status when the read-only password is ronly, for read only, use: #Password ronly #Status Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 114 Maintenance • To set the recipient email address to service@xerox.com when the full access password is admin, use: #Password admin #SetMsgAddr service@xerox.com • To set the recipient email address to service@xerox.com, and confirm the setting result on the network settings list when the full access password is admin, use: #Password admin #SetMsgAddr service@xerox.com...

  • Page 115: Checking Page Counts

    1. On the printer control panel, press the Menu button. 2. At Information Pages, press the OK button. 3. Press the Down Arrow button to go to Print Meter and then press OK. The Print Volume Report prints. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 116 Maintenance See also: Information Pages on page 24 Managing the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services on page 110 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 117: Moving The Printer

    For details on how to uninstall the options, refer to the instruction sheet that is bundled with each option. WARNING: To avoid injury, use two people to lift the printer off the lower feeder unit. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 118 2. Reconnect the printer to the cables and power cord. 3. Plug in and turn on the printer. 4. Adjust the color registration before using the printer. For details, see Color Registration page 136. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    • Print-Quality Problems on page 128 • Cleaning the Imaging Unit and Laser Lens on page 133 • Color Registration on page 136 • Paper Jams on page 141 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting Overview

    You can find solutions for print-quality problems, paper jams, software installation, and more. To access the Online Support Assistant, go to www.xerox.com/office/6500support. Information Pages Two information pages in the printer, the Demo Page and the Error History report, can help with troubleshooting certain problems.

  • Page 121: More Information

    Material Safety Data Sheets identify materials and www.xerox.com/msds provide information on safely handling and storing (U.S. and Canada) hazardous materials. www.xerox.com/environment_europe (European Union) Information about recycling supplies www.xerox.com/gwa Routine maintenance items www.xerox.com/office/6500supplies Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 122: Control Panel Messages

    You could experience a decrease is print quality as a result. Low Density Toner is not distributed evenly in the specified cartridge. Remove and shake the cartridge, then reinstall it. Xxx Cartridge Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 123: Error Messages

    145. Lift Transfer Unit Jam at Exit Paper is jammed inside the printer. Open Front Cover Open the front cover and remove the paper. and Remove Paper Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 124 Press the OK button to clear the message, cancel the current print job, and conduct the next print job, if any. Error 016-720 Press the Cancel button to cancel the print job. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 125: Problems With The Printer

    Is there a message displayed on the control panel? Read the message and follow the instructions to correct the problem. For details, see Control Panel Messages on page 122. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 126 An error has occurred that you cannot correct by yourself. Record the displayed error message or error code, turn off the power and ® disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Refer to the Xerox Support website at www.xerox.com/office/6500support. Light of the Ready indicator is There are jobs remaining in the printer.
  • Page 127 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. There is a foreign object inside the printer. ® Turn off the printer and remove the foreign object. Refer to the Xerox Support website at www.xerox.com/office/6500support. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide...

  • Page 128: Print-Quality Problems

    For details, see Information Pages on page 120. ® If the print quality does not improve after carrying out the appropriate action, contact Xerox Customer Support or your reseller. Notes: • To enhance print quality, toner cartridges for many models of equipment have been designed to cease functioning at a predetermined point.
  • Page 129 Supported Paper page 48. The transfer belt unit or fuser is Check the condition of the transfer belt old or damaged. unit and the fuser and replace if necessary. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 130 Colored dots are printed at The imaging unit is dirty. Gently clean the imaging unit. For regular intervals (about details, see Cleaning the Imaging Unit 28 mm). and Laser Lens on page 133. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 131 The imaging unit has been Replace the imaging unit. approximately 22 mm wide, exposed to too much light; appear vertically every 73 mm. possibly from leaving the front door open too long. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 132 Colors are blurry or there is Color-to-color alignment is not Perform an automatic color registration white area around objects. correct. adjustment. For details, see Color Registration on page 136. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Imaging Unit And Laser Lens

    5. Fold down the transfer belt unit, being careful not to touch its shiny surface. 6. Using a flashlight, inspect the gaps in the imaging unit and remove any paper debris from the area. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide...
  • Page 134 8. Using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or swab, clean all debris from the laser lens. p6500-042 9. Check for and remove any debris around the imaging unit gears located on the left side of the unit. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 135 Turn the four twist-locks to the right to lock the unit. 11. Fold the transfer belt unit back into place and close the printer front cover. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 136: Color Registration

    6. At the prompt, Are you sure?, press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to select Yes. Press OK to begin the calibration. When the adjustment is complete, the printer control panel displays Ready. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 137: Performing A Manual Color Registration Adjustment

    2. For each color, do one of the following: • If zero (0) is the value nearest the straightest line, you do not need to adjust the color registration. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 138 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to select the PM value from the Color Registration Correction Chart. Press the Forward Arrow button to adjust the next value. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 139 11. If 0 is not displayed next to the straight lines, examine the chart and determine additional correction values. 12. When satisfied that the horizontal adjustment is complete, press the Back button to return to the Ready screen. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 140: Color Balance

    5. At the Are you sure? prompt, press OK. The process runs automatically. Wait about three minutes for the process to complete and the printer to return to Ready. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 141: Paper Jams

    Technical Support for additional assistance. Turn off the printer to remove jammed paper that is difficult or impossible to see. WARNING: The fuser and the surrounding area are hot and can cause burns. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 142: Clearing Paper Jams

    2. Close the paper tray and then press the front cover button and open the front cover. WARNING: Some components inside the printer, such as the fuser and surrounding area, are hot and can cause burns. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 143 Do not use excessive force on the tray; doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer. Clearing Jams at the Manual Feed Slot 1. Pull Tray 1 out of the printer. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 144 Prolonged exposure to light can damage the unit. Do not touch the shiny black transfer belt unit. ® For additional assistance, refer to the Xerox Support website at www.xerox.com/office/6500support 1. Press the front cover button on the side of the printer and open the printer cover.
  • Page 145 1. Press the front cover button and open the printer cover. WARNING: Some components inside the printer, such as the fuser and surrounding area, are hot and can cause burns. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 146 5. Close the duplex unit and then close the printer cover. Note: To remove the entire duplex unit, after opening the front cover of the printer, press the front cover-release button again to release the duplex unit. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 147: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications This chapter includes: • Physical Specifications on page 148 • Environmental Specifications on page 149 • Electrical Specifications on page 150 • Performance Specifications on page 151 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 148: Physical Specifications

    Height: 108 mm (4.2 in.) Weight: 4.4 Kg (9.7 lb.) Duplex Unit (optional) Width: 326.5 mm (12.9 in.) Depth: 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height: 153.5 mm (6.1 in.) Weight: 1.2 Kg (2.65 lb.) Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 149: Environmental Specifications

    30 minutes after the printer is turned on. 15–85% RH at 28°C (82°F) Elevation For optimum performance, use the printer at elevations below 3,100 m (10,170 ft.). Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 150: Electrical Specifications

    This printer does not consume electric power when the power switch is turned off even if the printer is connected to an AC outlet. • qualified printer NERGY • Default time to Energy Saver is 30 minutes Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 151: Performance Specifications

    (Phaser 6500DN configuration only) Black and White: 23 ppm (A4)/24 ppm (Letter) Resolution Standard: 600 x 600 dpi x 1-bit Enhanced: 600 x 600 dpi x 4-bit (PostScript driver)/5-bit (PCL driver) Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 152 Printer Specifications Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 153: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information This chapter includes: • Electromagnetic Interference on page 154 • Material Safety Data Sheets on page 157 Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 154: Electromagnetic Interference

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. ® Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xerox could void the authority of the user to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC rules, use shielded interface cables.

  • Page 155: European Union

    To ensure compliance with European Union regulations, use shielded interface cables. ® A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product can be obtained from Xerox Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 156: Other Regulations

    Regulatory Information Other Regulations Turkey RoHS Regulation In compliance with Article 7 (d), we hereby certify: "It is in compliance with the EEE Regulation." "EEE yönetmeli ine uygundur." ğ Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 157: Material Safety Data Sheets

    Material Safety Data Sheets For Material Safety Data information regarding your printer, go to: • North America: www.xerox.com/msds • European Union: www.xerox.com/environment_europe For Customer Support Center phone numbers, go to www.xerox.com/office/worldcontacts. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 158 Regulatory Information Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 159: Recycling And Disposal

    Special handling may apply, please see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. North America ® ® Xerox operates a program for equipment take back and reuse/recycle. Contact your Xerox sales ® representative (1-800-ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is part of the program. ®...
  • Page 160 In accordance with European legislation, end of life electrical and electronic equipment subject to disposal must be managed within agreed procedures. ® Before disposal, please contact your local reseller or Xerox representative for end of life datebook information. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 161 This wheeled bin symbol can be used in combination with a chemical symbol. Use of this symbol establishes compliance with the requirements set out by the Directive. Battery Removal Have batteries replace only by a MANUFACTURER approved service facility. Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 162 Recycling and Disposal Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer User Guide Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

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