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Product specifications
This document contains specifications for the product, including model numbers, system requirements, and print speed.
HP Officejet 6500 All-in-One models
All-in-One ModelImageProduct Number
HP Officejet 6500 (E709a) All-in-One PrinterCB815A

CB838A

CB839A

CB841A

CB845A

CB860A

CM742A
HP Officejet 6500 (E709n) Wireless All-in-One PrinterCB057A

CB829A

CB830A

CB832B

CB836A

CB861A

CM741A
System requirements
The following tables contain the minimum system requirements for supported Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
Windows system requirements
Supported Windows operating systems : Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista
NOTE: For Windows 2000 SP 4, Windows XP x64 Edition SP 1, Windows XP SP 1 Starter Edition, and Windows Vista Starter Edition only the print driver, scanner driver, and the Toolbox are available.
ComponentMinimum system requirementRecommended system requirement
ProcessorWindows 2000 Service Pack 4Intel Pentium II or Celeron processorIntel Pentium III or higher processor
Windows XP (32-bit)Intel Pentium II or Celeron processorIntel Pentium III or higher processor
Windows XP x64AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Opteron processor

Intel Xeon or Pentium processor with Intel EM64T support
AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Opteron processor, Intel Xeon or Pentium processor with Intel EM64T support, or Intel Pentium 4 processor with Intel EM64T support
Windows Vista800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
RAMWindows 2000 Service Pack 4128 MB256 MB
Windows XP (32-bit) OR Windows XP x64512 MB512 MB
Windows Vista512 MB1 GB
Free disk spaceWindows 2000 Service Pack 200 MB 200 MB
Windows XP (32-bit)410 MB500 MB
Windows XP x64290 MB290 MB
Windows Vista425 MB470 MB
BrowserWindows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows XP x64Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Windows VistaMicrosoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
OtherAdobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
NOTE: A USB cable can be purchased from any reputable dealer.
Macintosh system requirements
Supported Windows operating systems : Mac OS X (v.10.4, v.10.5)
ComponentMinimum system requirementRecommended system requirement
ProcessorPowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processorPowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor
Memory256 MB512 MB
Free disk space500 MB500 MB
OtherAdobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later

Quick Time 5.0 or later
NOTE: A USB cable can be purchased from any reputable dealer.
Features and capabilities
ComponentSpecification
ConnectivityUSB support USB 2.0-compliant high speed
Network supportWireless 802.11 b/g (E709n model only)

Wired network
Product processor and memoryProduct processor192 MHz ARM946ES, ETM9 (medium)
Product memory64 MB built-in RAM, 32 MB built-in Flash ROM
Font supportUS fonts: CG Times, CG Times Italic, Universe, Universe Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic.
Physical dimensions
DimensionMeasurement*
Height258 mm (10.3 inches)
Width467 mm (19.0 inches)
Depth473 mm (18.9 inches)
Weight8.6 kg (19 pounds)
* Measurements are for product with A4/Letter-size scanner glass and duplexer.
Cartridges
The printing mechanism for this product involves a printhead and four cartridges. Review the following tables for printheads and cartridges that are compatible with your product.
Printhead
DescriptionPart numberExample
PrintheadCD868
Cartridges
CartridgeDescriptionPart number
BlackHP 920XL* Black Officejet Cartridge CD975AN
North America only: HP 920 Black Officejet Cartridge CD971AN
CyanHP 920XL Cyan Officejet Cartridge CD972AN
North America only: HP 920 Cyan Officejet Cartridge CH634AN
MagentaHP 920XL Magenta Officejet Cartridge CD973AN
North America only: HP 920 Magenta Officejet Cartridge CH635AN
YellowHP 920XL Yellow Officejet Cartridge CD974AN
North America only: HP 920 Yellow Officejet Cartridge CH636AN
*Some cartridges provide more page yield than others. Click here for more information about page yields.
Paper-handling specifications
Review the following tables for specifications regarding paper handling.
Paper tray capacities
TrayTypeWeightCapacity*
Input trayPaper60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)Up to 100 sheets of plain paper (25 mm [1 inch] stacked)
Transparencies n/a Up to 70 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked)
Photo paper280 g/m2 (75 lb bond)Up to 100 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked)
Labelsn/aUp to 100 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked)
Envelopes75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond envelope)Up to 30 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked)
CardsUp to 200 g/m2 (110 lb index)Up to 80 cards
Duplexer (Wireless models only)Paper60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) n/a
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)Paper60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) Up to 35 sheets of plain paper

Up to 20 sheets of Legal and specialty paper
Output tray**All supported media n/aUp to 150 sheets of plain paper (text printing)
* Maximum capacity.
** Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.
Supported standard paper sizes
Paper typePaper size
U.S. Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
U.S. Legal216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
U.S. Executive184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
B5 (JIS)182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
B5 (ISO)176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 inches)
B788 x 12 5mm (3.5 x 4.9 inches)
A5148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
Borderless A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Borderless A5148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
Borderless B5182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
HV101 x 180 mm (4.0 x 7.1 inches)
Cabinet size120 x 165 mm (4.7 x 6.5 inches)
130 x 180 mm (5 x 7 inches)
Borderless cabinet120 x 165 mm (4.7 x 6.5 inches)
Borderless130 x 180 mm (5 x 7 inches)
Supported envelopes
Paper typePaper size
U.S. #10 Envelope105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches)
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 inches)
C6 Envelope114 x 162 mm (4.5 x 6.4 inches)
Japanese Envelope Chou #3120 x 235 mm (4.7 x 9.3 inches)
Japanese Envelope Chou #490 x 205 mm (3.5 x 8.1 inches)
Supported cards
Paper typePaper size
Index card76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
Index card102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Index card127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 inches)
A6 card105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches)
Borderless A6 card105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches)
Hagaki100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches)
Ofuku hagaki200 x 148 mm (7.9 x 5.8 inches)
Borderless hagaki100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches)
Supported photo paper
Paper typePaper size
Photo paper102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Photo paper127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 inches)
Photo paper203 x 254 mm (8 x 10 inches)
Photo paper254 x 381 mm (10 x 15 cm)
Photo L89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches)
2L178 x 127 mm (7.0 x 5.0 inches)
Borderless photo paper102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Borderless photo paper127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 inches)
Borderless photo paper203 x 254 mm (8 x 10 inches)
Borderless photo paper 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Borderless photo paper254 x 381 mm (10 x 15 cm)
Borderless Photo L 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches)
Borderless 2L178 x 127 mm (7.0 x 5.0 inches)
Borderless B5182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 inches)
Borderless B788 x 125mm (3.5 x 4.9 inches)
Borderless 4 x 6 tab102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Borderless 10 x 15 cm tab100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 inches)
Borderless 4 x 8 tab100 x 200 mm (3.9 x 7.9 inches)
Borderless HV101 x 180 mm (4.0 x 7.1 inches)
Borderless double A4210 x 594 mm (8.3 x 23.4 inches)
Other supported paper
Paper typePaper size
Custom-sized paperBetween 76.2 to 216 mm wide and 127 to 610 mm long (3 to 8.5 inches wide and 5 to 24 inches long)
Custom-sized paper (ADF)Between 127 to 216 mm wide and 241 to 305 mm long (5 to 8.5 inches wide and 9.5 to 12 inches long)
Panorama4 x 10 inches, 4 x 11 inches, and 4 x 12 inches
Borderless panorama4 x 10 inches, 4 x 11 inches, and 4 x 12 inches
NOTE: The device is compatible with plain and inkjet hagaki from Japan Post only. It is not compatible with photo hagaki from Japan Post.
Printing specifications
  • Black print resolution : Up to 1200 dpi with pigmented black ink
  • Color print resolution : HP enhanced photo quality on HP Advanced Photo papers with 1200 x 1200 input dpi)
  • Print method : Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing
  • Device language : HP PCL 3 enhanced
  • Duty cycle : Up to 5000 pages per month
  • Print speed : In pages per minute (ppm)*
    Print ModePrint speed*
    BlackColor
    Draft3230
    ISO76
    LQS65
    *See www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details. (in English)
Copying specifications
  • Digital image processing
  • Up to 100 copies from original (varies by model)
  • Digital zoom: from 25 to 400% (varies by model)
  • Fit to page, pre-scan
  • Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document
  • Resolution:
    Print modeTypeScan resolution (dpi)
    BestBlackUp to 600 x 1200
    ColorUp to 600 x 1200
    NormalBlackUp to 300 x 300
    ColorUp to 300 x 300
    FastBlackUp to 300 x 300
    ColorUp to 300 x 300
Scanning specifications
  • Image editor included
  • Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text
  • Scan speeds vary according to the complexity of the document
  • Twain-compliant interface
  • Resolution: 2400 x 4800 ppi optical, up to 19,200 ppi enhanced
  • Color: 16-bit per RGB color, 48-bit total
  • Maximum scan size from glass: color display: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)
  • Maximum scan size from ADF: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Faxing specifications
  • Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability
  • Up to 110 speed dials (varies by model)
  • Up to 120-page memory (varies by model, based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.
  • Manual fax send and receive
  • Automatic busy redial up to five times (varies by model)
  • Automatic no-answer redial one time (varies by model)
  • Confirmation and activity reports
  • CCITT/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode
  • 33.6 Kbps transmission
  • 3 seconds per page speed at 33.6 Kbps (based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.
  • Ring detect with automatic fax/answering machine switching
  • Resolution:
    Typedpi setting
    PhotoVery fineFineStandard
    Black196 x 203 (8-bit grayscale)300 x 300196 x 203196 x 98
    Color200 x 200200 x 200200 x 200200 x 200
  • Fax to PC Specifications:
    • Supported file type: Uncompressed TIFF
    • Supported fax types: black-and-white faxes
Power specifications
  • Power supply : Universal power adapter (external)
  • Power requirements :
    • Input voltage : 100 to 240 VAC (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 3Hz)
    • Output voltage : 32 Vdc at 2000 mA
  • Power consumption : 28.4 watts printing (Fast Draft Mode); 40 watts copying (Fast Draft Mode)
Acoustic emission specifications
Print in Draft mode, noise levels per ISO 7779
  • Sound pressure (bystander position) : LpAd 55 (dBA)
  • Sound power : LwAd 6.9 (BA)
Memory card specifications
  • Maximum recommended number of files on a memory card : 1000
  • Maximum recommended individual file size : 12 megapixel maximum, 8 MB maximum
  • Maximum recommended memory card size : 1 GB (solid state only)
    NOTE: Approaching any of the recommended maximums on a memory card might cause the performance of the device to be slower than expected.
Supported memory card types
  • Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Micro (requires adapter, sold separately)
  • Secure Digital
  • High Capacity Secure Digital
  • miniSD, microSD (requires adapter, sold separately)
  • MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure MultiMediaCard
  • Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), MMC Mobile, MMCmicro (requires adapter, sold separately)
  • xD-Picture Card
Environmental specifications
Review the following sections for environmental specifications.
Operating environment
  • Operating temperature : 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
  • Recommended operating conditions : 15° to 32° C (59° to 90° F)
  • Recommended relative humidity : 25 to 75% noncondensing
Storage environment
  • Storage temperature : -5° to 60° C (23° to 140° F)
  • Storage relative humidity : Up to 90% noncondensing at a temperature of 60° C (140° F)
Energy Star
This product is designed to reduce power consumption and save natural resources without compromising product performance. It has been designed to reduce total energy consumption both during operation and when the device is not active. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®, which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products.
Figure 1: Energy Star logo
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
For more information, go to the Energy Star Web site (in English).
Material safety data sheets
To view Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), go to http://www.hp.com/go/msds (in English).
Ozone production
This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3 ).
Paper and plastic use
This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309 and EN 12281:2002. Plastic parts over 25 grams (0.88 ounces) are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of product life.
Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries and regions, and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products. For more information about the recycling of HP products, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ (in English).
Regulatory specifications
The following sections contain information about the product and regulatory specifications.
Regulatory model number
For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SNPRC-0801-01 (HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All-in-One or HP Officejet 6500 Premier All-in-One) or SNPRC-0801-02 (HP Officejet 6500 All-in-One). This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Officejet 6500 All-in-One) or product number.
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This product and any attached external antenna, if supported, shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.