Xerox Phaser 6500DN User Manual

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Enabling Optional Features
This section includes:
•Enabling Optional Features for the Windows PostScript Driver on page 41
•Enabling Optional Features for Macintosh OS X 10.5 and Later on page 43
•Enabling Optional Features for Linux on page 43
If your printer includes the duplex unit, 250-sheet feeder, RAM Disk, or extra memory, you must enable 
them in each print driver before you can use them.
Enabling Optional Features for the...

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5. Enable the installed features:
• To specify the amount of RAM memory available, click Memory and then select the amount of 
memory from the drop-down list.
• To enable the 250-sheet feeder, click Paper Tray Configuration and select 2-Tray from the 
drop-down list.
• If you have the Productivity Kit installed, enable the RAM Disk feature. Click RAM Disk and 
select Available from the list.
• To enable the duplex unit, click Duplex...

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4. To enable the items that are installed in your printer, select the item in the list and then, in the 
Settings for drop-down list, select Available. If you are enabling the Productivity Kit, then in 
Memory Capacity, select the amount of RAM in MB from the list.
5. Click OK.
Enabling Optional Features for Macintosh OS X 10.5 and Later
1. From the Applications folder or from the dock, open System Preferences.
2. Open Print & Fax. The...

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Printing
This chapter includes:
•Supported Paper and Media on page 46
•Loading Paper on page 51
•Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 58
•Selecting Printing Options on page 60
•Printing on Specialty Media on page 68
•Printing Custom Sizes on page 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
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Printing
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Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
•Paper Usage Guidelines on page 46
•Paper That Can Damage Your Printer on page 47
•Paper Storage Guidelines on page 47
•Supported Paper on page 48
Your printer is used with various paper types. Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure the best 
print quality and to avoid jams.
For best results, use Xerox
® printing media specified for your printer. They are guaranteed to produce 
excellent...

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See also: 
Loading Paper on page 51
Paper Jams on page 141
Paper That Can Damage Your Printer
Your printer is designed to use various paper types. However, some paper can cause poor output 
quality, increase paper jams, or damage your printer.
Unacceptable media includes:
• Rough or porous media
• Transparencies
• Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
• Paper with staples
• Envelopes with windows or metal clasps
• Padded envelopes
• Non-laser glossy...

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Supported Paper
Using unsuitable paper can lead to paper jams, poor print quality, and damage to your printer. To use 
the features of the printer effectively, use the paper recommended in the following tables.
Printing on paper that has settings different from the paper size or paper type selected in the print 
driver can lead to paper jams. Loading paper into a paper tray unsuitable for the type of print job can 
also lead to paper jams. To ensure...

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250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2)
Paper Size• Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
• US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
• Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
• Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
• A4 (210 x 297 mm)
• A5 (148 x 210 mm)
• JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm)
•Custom size range:
Width: 5.8–8.5 in. (147.3–215.9 mm)
Height: 8.3–14 in. (210.8–355.6 mm)
Paper Type and WeightPlain Paper (60–105 g/m
2, 16–28 lb. Bond)
• Letterhead
•Hole Punched
• Colored Paper
Loading Capacity250 sheets (20 lb.)
Manual Feed Slot...

Printing
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User Guide 50Paper Type and Weight• Plain (65–120 g/m
2, 17–32 lb. Bond)
• Letterhead (plain)
• Lightweight Cardstock (100–163 g/m
2, 28–60 lb. Cover)
• Heavyweight Cardstock (163–220 g/m
2, 60–80 lb. Cover)
• Lightweight Glossy Cardstock (100–163 g/m2, 28–60 lb. Cover)
• Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock (163–200 g/m
2, 60–80 lb. Cover)
• Hole Punched (plain)
• Colored Paper (plain)
•Labels
• Envelope (short-edge feed only for Monarch and DL envelopes)
•Special...