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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 Windows PostScript Driver 
This section includes:
•Enabling Optional Features for a Network-Connected Printer on page 41
•Enabling Optional Features for a USB Connected Printer on page 41
Enabling Optional Features for a Network-Connected Printer
1. Navigate to the list of printers on your computer:
• For Windows XP SP1 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.
• For Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
• For Windows Server 2003 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers.
• 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.
4. Click Apply.
5. To verify that the installed optional features are enabled, click the Device Settings tab and then 
scroll down to view the Installable Options section.
6. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
Enabling Optional Features for a USB Connected Printer
1. Navigate to the list of printers on your computer:
• For Windows XP SP1 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.
• For Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
• For Windows Server 2003 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers.
• 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. In the Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.
4. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Installable Options to expand and see the list of optional 
fea t ure s.
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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 Unit and select Available from the drop-down list.
6. Click OK.
Enabling Optional Features for the Windows PCL Driver
This section includes:
•Enabling Optional Features for a Network-Connected Printer on page 41
•Enabling Optional Features for a USB Connected Printer on page 41
Enabling Optional Features for a Network-Connected Printer
1. Navigate to the list of printers on your computer:
• For Windows XP SP1 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.
• For Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
• For Windows Server 2003 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers.
• 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.
The IP address of the printer appears in the Network Address section. The installed optional 
features appear as Available in the Items list. The amount of memory installed appears in the 
Memory Capacity field.
5. Click OK.
Enabling Optional Features for a USB Cable-Connected Printer
1. Navigate to the list of printers on your computer:
• For Windows XP SP1 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.
• For Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
• For Windows Server 2003 and later, click Start > Settings > Printers.
• 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.
The Items box lists the printer options. To the right of each item is the status, either Available or 
Not Available or, for Memory Capacity, the amount of RAM in MB.
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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 list of printers appears on the left of the window.
3. Select your printer in the list and then click the Options & Supplies button.
4. In the window, click the Driver tab and select the print driver from the Print Using list.
5. Enable the installed features:
• To specify the amount of RAM memory available, select the amount of memory from the drop-
down Memory Capacity list.
• To enable the optional 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. Select Available from 
the RAM Disk drop-down list.
• To enable the duplex unit, select Available from the Duplex Unit drop-down list.
6. Click OK.
Enabling Optional Features for Linux 
Note: These instructions are for using Common Linux Printing System (CUPS), accessed through a 
Web browser.
1. Open the Web browser on your computer. In the address field, type http://127.0.0.1:631 and then 
press Enter.
2. At the CUPS Home tab, click the Manage Printers button.
3. Locate your printer in the list and then click the Set Printer Options button for your printer.
4. At the Set Printer Options page, enable the optional features installed on your printer:
• In the Memory field, select the amount of Memory in MB.
• If you have the 250-sheet feeder installed, select 2-Tray in the Paper Tray Configuration field.
• 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.
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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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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 results with your printer.
To order paper or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to 
www.xerox.com/office/6500supplies.
See also: 
Recommended Media List (Europe): www.xerox.com/europaper
Recommended Media List (North America): www.xerox.com/paper
Paper Usage Guidelines
Each printer tray accommodates certain sizes and types of paper or other specialty media. Follow these 
guidelines when loading paper in the trays:
• Fan paper before loading it in the tray.
• Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.
• Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with 
release strips.
• Print all envelopes 1-sided only.
• Some wrinkling and embossing can occur when printing envelopes.
• Do not overload the paper trays. Do not load paper above the fill line on the inside of the paper 
guide.
• 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.CAUTION: the Xerox
® Warranty, Service Agreement, or Total Satisfaction 
Guarantee do not cover damage caused by using unsupported paper, 
transparencies, and other specialty media. 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.
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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 or coated paper
• Perforated media
• Carbon backed media or paper
• Pressure sensitive media or paper
• Paper designed for use in inkjet printers
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your paper contributes to optimum print quality.
• Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to damage from 
ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs is 
particularly damaging to paper items. Reduce the intensity and length of exposure to visible light 
on paper items as much as possible.
• Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
• Avoid moisture, excessive humidity, and heat above 32°C (90°F).
• Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier than outside 
walls where moisture can collect.
• Store paper flat on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
• Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
• 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.
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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 that printing is done correctly, select the correct paper size, paper 
type, and paper tray.
The printed image can fade due to moisture, such as water, rain or vapor. For details, contact your 
reseller.
Tray  1
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, 8.2 x 11.5 in.)
• A5 (148 x 210 mm, 5.2 x 8.2 in.)
• JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm)
• #10 Envelope (4.1 x 9.5 in.)
• Monarch Envelope (3.9 x 7.5 in.)
• DL Envelope (110 x 220 mm)
• C5 Envelope (162 x 229 mm)
•Custom size range:
Width: 3–8.5 in. (76.2–215.9 mm)
Height: 5–14 in. (127–355.6 mm)
Paper Type and Weight• Plain (65–120 g/m
2, 17–32 lb. Bond)
• Lightweight Cardstock (100–163 g/m
2, 37–60 lb. Cover)
• Heavyweight Cardstock (163–220 g/m
2, 60–80 lb. Cover)
•Envelope
•Labels
• Letterhead
• Lightweight Glossy Cardstock (100–163 g/m
2, 37–60 lb. Cover)
• Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock (163–220 g/m2, 60–80 lb. Cover)
•Hole Punched
• Colored Paper
•Special
Loading Capacity250 sheets (20 lb.)
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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
Paper Size• Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
• Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
• Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
• US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
• No. 10 Envelope (4.1 x 9.5 in.)
• Monarch Envelope (3.9 x 7.5 in.)
• DL Envelope (110 x 220 mm)
• C5 Envelope (162 x 229 mm)
• 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)
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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
Loading CapacityOne sheet at a time
Duplex Unit (2-Sided Printing)
Paper Size• A4 (210 x 297 mm)
• Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
• US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
• Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
•Custom size range:
Width: 3–8.5 in. (76.2–215.9 mm)
Height: 5–14 in. (127–355.6 mm)
Paper Type and Weight• Plain (60–105 g/m
2, 16–28 lb. Bond)
• Letterhead (plain)
• Hole Punched (plain)
• Colored paper (plain)
Loading CapacityOne sheet at a time
Manual Feed Slot
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