Question about low-power mode Anyone know how to put the printer in low-power mode? I've gotten messages on the LCD that the printer is going into an energy-saving sleep mode, but it's only happened twice in the month that I've owned it. I'd like to know how to put the printer into this mode and/or what causes it. I emailed HP support and they didn't know anything; they claimed the printer has no sleep mode.A little more frequently, the LCD backlight will turn itself off, but not on a regular basis. Last Friday the printer was on, in within hours the backlight turned itself off. Last night the printer was on all night, but the backlight still hasn't turned off.Any ideas? Question about low-power mode Anyone know how to put the printer in low-power mode? I've gotten messages on the LCD that the printer is going into an energy-saving sleep mode, but it's... » Read More Question about low-power mode Anyone know how to put the printer in low-power mode? I've gotten messages on the LCD that the printer is going into an energy-saving sleep mode, but it's only happened twice in the month that I've owned it. I'd like to know how to put the printer into this mode and/or what causes it. I emailed HP support and they didn't know anything; they claimed the printer has no sleep mode.A little more frequently, the LCD backlight will turn itself off, but not on a regular basis. Last Friday the printer was on, in within hours the backlight turned itself off. Last night the printer was on all night, but the backlight still hasn't turned off.Any ideas? « Show Less
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I contacted HP about this, and they said if the printer is in Auto Answer mode for FAXes and a call comes in, the printer may not go into power save mode later. You have to press the "cancel" button and then it will go into power save mode in about 15-30 minutes.
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I've been going crazy about the LCD backlighting! My printer is also connected via wireless router -- maybe I'll hardwire it and see if that makes a difference.There are two different kinds of power-saving I've seen, the most frequent-but-uncommon is the LCD backlight turning itself off. Even more rare, the LCD backlight not only turns off, it actually display a message along the lines of, "Printer is in low-power sleep mode."I tried another HP tech, and he was no help either. His reply was simply, "The printer is designed to be powered-on 24/7." Thanks, genius. I'll keep trying to get information on these powersaving modes, please let me know if you find anything either! I've been going crazy about the LCD backlighting! My printer is also connected via wireless router -- maybe I'll hardwire it and see if that makes a difference.There are two different kinds of power-saving I've seen, the most frequent-but-uncommon is the LCD backlight turning itself off. Even more rare, the LCD backlight not only turns off, it actually display a message along the lines of, "Printer is in low-power sleep mode."I tried another HP tech, and he was no help either. His reply was simply, "The printer is designed to be powered-on 24/7."... » Read More I've been going crazy about the LCD backlighting! My printer is also connected via wireless router -- maybe I'll hardwire it and see if that makes a difference.There are two different kinds of power-saving I've seen, the most frequent-but-uncommon is the LCD backlight turning itself off. Even more rare, the LCD backlight not only turns off, it actually display a message along the lines of, "Printer is in low-power sleep mode."I tried another HP tech, and he was no help either. His reply was simply, "The printer is designed to be powered-on 24/7." Thanks, genius. I'll keep trying to get information on these powersaving modes, please let me know if you find anything either! « Show Less
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Simply press the cancel button, hold it for a second. 20 to 30 minutes later, the printer goes to sleep.
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Additionally, if you DO hold down the "Ready/Go" button (top left side of printer), give it a 4-5 second hold and you should see the lights flash then go back to green. Hope this helps. :-)
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You have to reset the toner sensor. You have to turn the printer off. While holding down the Go button turn the printer back on. All the buttons should light up. Then release the Go button and wait for the lights to all turn off. Then press the Go button twice then pause and then press the Go button five times and the low toner message should disappear. Hope this helps.
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Make sure the printer is ON!! That was my problem also...I just changed mine for the first time....
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Hi, Everytime you shut off the printer and then turn it on it has to recharge each cartridge. This is like your car sucking gas in order to start. The printer has to build up pressure in the cartridges in order to print. My printer is on all the time and I only use OEM cartridges. Last week I tried to fill up an empty 105XL cartridge by the big hole with foam. I just put a little in a syringe and filled it. It works for awhile just to stretch your cartridge a little while until you get another cartridge. Also if you run out of black ink you can print using the color cartridges only. It will print black by using the color cartridges. You can print in black only but it will still use some of the color as I said above. I have had Epson printers before but I did not like the Idea not being able to print because I ran out of ink in 1 cartridge. It was an all in one with Fax but I could not even fax anything. Good Luck.
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When my printer takes a nap and goes into the energy saving mode, I just print whatever I am printing and it wakes up and starts printing. If you want to scan or fax, just tap on the glass of the LCD screen and it will come alive.
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I never had that problem, but then your printer is probably different than mine. Have you tried unplugging the printer from power source and the computer, wait a few minutes and plugging back in? Sorry I can't be more help.
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I found it's better to unplug the printer at night, because it will do a cleaning cycle when plugged back in, it saves on ink or plugged heads on the printer that aren't replaceable!
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Rebecca, Very hearening to hear it may not be 'just me'. The real problem seems to be that there are two modes of printing in grayscale with the HP6500. 'Black ink only' is just what it implies; grayscale rendered with the black ink cartridge only - and with perfectly good grayscale quality too. The other option: 'high quality' is actually a color dependant mode that, for some obscure reason, sprays a coat of Yellow ink onto the image area, in addition to black ink. At least that is the explanation given to me by the HP Customer Care people. The real problem lies in my inability to use the 'black ink only' option AND any 'double-sided printing' option both at the same time. You may find relief in using the 'black ink only' mode by making sure the 'double-sided printing' option is set to OFF. If you are still awake after all of this, I include my recent post to all and sundry trying to get someone out there to at least confirm that this phenomenon actually exists, and not just some bizarre short-coming in my specific situation; as HP has implied for almost a week now... In short, my opinion is that it is some bug in their software. Good Luck with your problem... ------------------------------- I need to print grayscale / black ink only AND use the double-sided printing option at the same time. Both have perfect functionality when used seperately, but the 'black ink only' grayscale option automaticaly reverts to the (color dependant) 'high quality' option as soon as any double-sided printing option is invoked. Is it just me ? I trouble you with this only after nearly a week and countless e-mails with the HP Customer Care people - and many, many hours following up on all of their fruitless directions for a fix. They will not even admit to being able to duplicate this printer preference shortcoming. I thank you in advance for any assisstance. Michael Keller
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As a former technology manager, I would have a lot more questions for you. Has the printer worked before? If so, does it not print in any application. There's also the classic - turn EVERYTHING off (PC & printer). If still no good, what about making a copy - pull the USB cable and make a copy - if it doesn't copy - it's either the printer or possibly the ink cartridge is not snapped in properly.
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I would say yes. FYI - The cartridge can print when it is low for a bit but it will run into a wall where it will not print anymore and it must be replaced. I have had these printers for a year now and has never seen the page miss ink or print out faded. I would guess HP doesn't want that so they force you to change the cartridge before the ink is too low. I do not know how much ink is lost due to this. I wish this was a option that can be enable or disable. If I'm losing a lot of ink then I might want to turn it off. Wasted toner is money. It be nice to give the user the option to save money. I think olders models did that. That is my gripe. :) I would say yes. FYI - The cartridge can print when it is low for a bit but it will run into a wall where it will not print anymore and it must be replaced. I have had these printers for a year now and has never seen the page miss ink or print out faded. I would guess HP doesn't want that so they force you to change the cartridge before the ink is too low. I do not know how much ink is lost due to this. I wish this was a option that can be enable or disable. If I'm losing a lot of ink then I might want to turn it off. Wasted toner is money. It be nice to give the user the option... » Read More I would say yes. FYI - The cartridge can print when it is low for a bit but it will run into a wall where it will not print anymore and it must be replaced. I have had these printers for a year now and has never seen the page miss ink or print out faded. I would guess HP doesn't want that so they force you to change the cartridge before the ink is too low. I do not know how much ink is lost due to this. I wish this was a option that can be enable or disable. If I'm losing a lot of ink then I might want to turn it off. Wasted toner is money. It be nice to give the user the option to save money. I think olders models did that. That is my gripe. :) « Show Less
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Check the new toner make sure it's installed correctly and full. I always put a piece of black tape over the sensor so I don't get that warning when it's still half full. Then I would turn the power off, unplug it for a minute or 2. Then plug it in and follow the reset instructions for that printer. They're available on line.
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I'm not sure if you can disable the printer from reading the chip (as in the chip is missing or damaged), however on the 1600w you can set the printer to continue printing when the toner reads empty. You'll need to search for it, I did a quick search but didn't see a download from a site I would trust to download an *.exe file from. The program you need is called "Remote Panel Utility", it's easy to use, but if you can't figure it out, the owners manual (pdf download from Konica Minolta if you lost yours) covers it.
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30-45 seconds - and it does NOT automatically "wake up" from sleep mode. You have to manually press the "power save" button. This is especially inconvenient for networked computers that aren't in the same room as the printer.
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Mr. Anderson, Thank you for your respond, I haven't connect my laptop through the printer. I try the "activity monitor" you mentioned. I appreciate your reply.
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Just ignore the HP response and keep right on printing. When you print color starts to fade just change all the cartridges and move on. Their is no switch to turn off. Lynn
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When there was a problem, I simply turned off the printer and turn it back on. So far, it works every time. Had it for a long time, best investment ever!!