Xerox Phaser 6500DN User Manual

Control Panel Menus
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide101
Control Panel Menu
Use this menu to control access to the printer settings by means of a password.
ItemDescription
Panel Lock Specifies whether to limit the menu operations with a password:
• Enable: Requires the operator to enter the password. If On is set, then 
enter the password to use the Admin Menu.
• Disable (default): All menus are accessible.
Change Password Enabled when Panel Lock is enabled. Use to change the Panel Lock...

Control Panel Menus
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide 102
Tray Settings Menu
Use this menu to configure settings for each of the paper trays in the printer.
When the size or type of paper loaded is different from the setting, print quality can be reduced or 
paper jams can occur. It can also cause paper to jam in the printer. Specify the correct paper type and 
size.
When the optional 250-sheet feeder is installed, and the Paper Tray setting of the driver is set to Auto 
Select:
• For the PCL...

Control Panel Menus
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide103
250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) Settings
Paper Size Specifies the paper size and orientation of the paper in the tray.
•Letter
•US Folio
•Legal
•Executive
• Monarch Env.: Use this setting for feeding Monarch envelopes short 
edge first.
• Monarch Env. L: Use this setting for feeding Monarch envelopes long 
edge first.
• DL Env.: Use this setting for feeding DL envelopes short edge first.
• DL Env. L: Use this setting for feeding DL envelopes...

Control Panel Menus
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide 104Paper Size Specifies the paper size and orientation of the paper in the tray.
•Letter
•US Folio
•Legal
•Executive
•New Custom Size
•A4
•A5
•B5
Display Popup 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.
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Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide105
Maintenance
This chapter includes:
•Cleaning the Printer on page 106
•Ordering Supplies on page 108
•Managing the Printer on page 110
•Checking Page Counts on page 115
•Moving the Printer on page 117
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Maintenance
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide 106
Cleaning the Printer
This section includes:
•General Precautions on page 106
•Cleaning the Exterior on page 107
•Cleaning the Interior on page 107
General Precautions
To avoid damaging the printer, follow these guidelines:
• Do not place anything on top of the printer.
• Do not leave the covers and doors open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places. Light 
exposure can damage the imaging units.
• Do not open covers and doors during...

Maintenance
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide107
Cleaning the Exterior
Clean the exterior of the printer about once a month. Wipe the parts with a damp, soft cloth. Then 
wipe with another dry, soft cloth. For stubborn stains, apply a small amount of neutral detergent to the 
cloth and gently wipe the stain off.
Cleaning the Interior
After clearing paper jams or replacing one of the toner cartridges, inspect the inside of the printer 
before closing the printer covers.
Remove any remaining...

Maintenance
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide 108
Ordering Supplies
This section includes:
•Consumables on page 108
•Routine Maintenance Items on page 108
•When to Order Supplies on page 109
•Recycling Supplies on page 109
Consumables
Consumables are printer supplies that get depleted during the operation of the printer. Consumable 
supplies for this printer are the genuine Xerox
® Toner Cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black).
Notes: 
•Each toner cartridge includes installation...

Maintenance
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide109
When to Order Supplies
The printer control panel displays a warning when a supply nears its replacement time. Verify that you 
have replacements on hand. It is important to order these supplies when the messages first appear to 
avoid interruptions to your printing. The control panel displays an error message when the supply must 
be replaced.
Recycling Supplies
For information on recycling supplies, go to www.xerox.com/gwa.
See also: 
Recycling...

Maintenance
Phaser 6500 Color Laser Printer
User Guide 110
Managing the Printer
This section includes:
•Managing the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services on page 110
•Checking Printer Status with PrintingScout on page 111
•Checking Printer Status using Email on page 112
Managing the Printer with CentreWare Internet Services
This section includes:
•Accessing CentreWare Internet Services on page 110
•Checking the Status of the Printer on page 110
•Checking Print Job Status on page 111
•Using Online...