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HP OfficeJet 6500A

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4.2 / 5
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Pros

  • The printer is also reasonably quick when it comes to making photocopies
  • solid output speed and quality and
  • Easy setup and usable interface

Cons

  • is the ability to scan to or print from a USB key
  • the printer lacks a PictBridge USB port
  • that fast when it comes to duplex printing

Key specs

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  • Inkjet
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HP OfficeJet 6500A - Pros & Cons

HP OfficeJet 6500A

Pros

  • The printer is also reasonably quick when it comes to making photocopies
  • solid output speed and quality and
  • Easy setup and usable interface
  • refreshingly simple and clear interfaces
  • Graphics were good enough for most business uses
  • Setup was simple and straightforward
  • Photos were scratch-resistant and reasonably waterproof
  • Detail in scans remains crisp and sharp
  • overall print quality is impressive
  • The touchscreen really helps make the printer easy to use
  • The touchscreen makes this model very easy to set up and use

Cons

  • is the ability to scan to or print from a USB key
  • the printer lacks a PictBridge USB port
  • that fast when it comes to duplex printing
  • inkjet multifunction model
  • duplex printing is a little sluggish
  • The Bad Duplex printing is slightly slow
  • This isn t the best choice for printing photos
  • It constantly loses connection to wireless
  • Does not live up to the specifications
  • Arterial blockage is a pain in the bum
  • print a little then sit for ages

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HP OfficeJet 6500A - Full Specifications

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General
Copieryes
Scanneryes
Faxyes
Supports duplexyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Document feederyes
Auto document feeder (ADF)yes
Document feeder capacity35.0 pages
Market positioningHome & Office
Control typeTouch
Card reader integratedno
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Display
Displayyes
Display technologyLCD
Touchscreenyes
Size2.36 in
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Scanner
ScanningColour scanning
Scanner typeFlatbed
Scan technologyCIS
Duplex scanningno
Optical scanning resolution4800 x 4800 dpi
Maximum optical resolution4800 x 4800 px
Maximum scan area8.5 in
Grayscale levels256
Grayscale depth8.0 bit
Colour depth48.0 bit
Scanner color depth48.0 bit
Writes to CD / DVDno
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Fax
FaxingColour faxing
Fax modemyes
Fax modem speed33.6 kbps
Document memory100.0 sheets
Number memory20
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Connectivity
Interfaces
  • Network
  • RJ-11
  • USB
USB portyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Direct printingyes
Ethernetyes
Wi-Fino
Communication protocol
  • AirPrint
  • PictBridge
Operating system
  • Linux
  • MS Windows 7
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8
  • MS Windows Vista
  • MS Windows XP SP2
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Certifications
EnergyStaryes
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Dimensions
Height10.16 in
Width18.74 in
Depth16.1 in
Weight17.86 lb
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Technical details
Color technologyInkjet
Internal memory64.0 mB
Digital senderno
Memory capacity64.0 mB
Processor speed192.0 MHz
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 90
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40
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Printer
Colour printeryes
Printing technologyInkjet
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 dpi
Maximum print size210 x 297 mm
Duplex printingno
Automatic duplexingyes
Time to first page (colour, normal)18.0 s
Time to first page (black, normal)16.0 s
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)31.0 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)32.0 ppm
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Copier
CopyingColour copying
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 dpi
Copy speed (normal quality, colour, A4)31.0 cpm
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)32.0 cpm
Copier resize25 - 400
Maximum document reduction25.0 %
Maximum document enlargement400.0 %
Maximum number of copies100
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Paper handling
Paper tray media types
  • Photo paper
  • Plain paper
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)
  • B5
  • B6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
  • B5
  • B6
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Output trays capacity50.0 sheets
Standard media capacity250.0 sheets
Total media capacity250.0 sheets
Supported media type
  • Transparencies
  • Envelopes
  • Plain paper
  • Cards
  • Labels
  • Iron-on transfers
  • Photo paper
  • Banner
Original typeSheets
Media supported
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
Tray capacity250.0 sheets
Number of trays1
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Power
AC input voltage110.0 V
Power consumption (sleep)3.2 W
Power consumption (standby)5.5 W
Power consumption (average operating)36.0 W

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HP OfficeJet 6500A HP - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8
Based on 7 reviews
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PC World
HP Officejet 6500 Wireless (E709n) inkjet multifunction
3.3

HP's mid-range inkjet multifunction produces decent quality documents

HP OfficeJet 6500A Review: HP Officejet 6500A Plus
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Review: HP Officejet 6500A Plus

TechSmart printed out enough pages to fill an encyclopaedia on HP's latest all-in-one, in order to find out if it's worthy of becoming your next small office or home network printer.

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CNET
Published: 19.10.2011
HP Officejet 6500A Plus

The Officejet 6500A Plus has a low price tag and delivers excellent printed results.

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Published: 10.03.2013
HP Officejet 6500A Plus Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of HP Officejet 6500A Plus Printers. Know detailed info about HP Officejet 6500A Plus configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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PCMag UK
Published: 23.02.2011
HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-All-in-One
4.0

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Published: 26.08.2011
HP Officejet 6500A Plus Printer Packs a Potent Pro Punch [Review]
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Published: 11.02.2013
HP Officejet 6500A e-All-in-One

HP Officejet 6500A e-All-in-One (Printer): 2.3 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.