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KX-P6500


A COMPACT, DUAL EMULATION PERSONAL LASER PRINTER DESIGNED FOR WINDOWS & DOS USERS.

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Windows & MS-DOS
  • New generation of Windows printing
  • WYSIWYG(What You See Is What You Get) Printing
  • Microsoft* Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 printer driver

Print Quality
  • 1,200 dpi class laser printing quality(GDI mode)
  • Edge smoothing print function with EETTM(Edge Enhancement Technology)
  • Photo Enhancement: enhances print quality of a photo image

Super Speed Printing
  • 6 pages per minute
  • Optimized for fast printing and return to applications in all Windows programs

On-screen Animated HELP
  • Monitors the printer's status and operation through graphic display messages on your PC.
  • Show Me Function: This animated(trouble-shooting) feature will guide you through virtually any printer problem

Printing for Workgroups
  • Printing capability for WFW3.11(Windows for Workgroup) via network

Silent Standby: Whisper Quiet Operation
  • Completely silent in standby mode
  • No fan - less noise and saves electricity
  • Less than 45 dB(A) when printing

Environmentally Friendly
Power Saving Mode
Enables the printer to use the Power Save feature.
When Power Save is on, if the printer has not received data from the computer for 15 minutes the printer will automatically enter the power saving mode, thus saving electricity.
Toner Saving Mode
The KX-P6500 printer offers Toner Save mode, here the printer will reduce the amount of toner used to print the output.
This feature is useful for printing drafts for checking before the final print to save toner.
Waste Toner Recyclable
The process unit of the KX-P6500 uses a Waste Toner Recycle.
Therefore, there is no waste toner to throw away, making it totally environmentally friendly.
Toner Refillable
When toner runs out, there is no need to throw away the process unit as with other conventional printers.
It still has some life.
Just refill it with the toner cartridge, and get the maximum life out of your process unit.

Specifications

Printing Method: Semiconductor Laser
Print Speed: 6 pages per minute (ppm) maximum
(Letter size paper, text mode, 5 % image area, all originals)
Resolution: 600 dots per inch (dpi) [when GDI mode] and 300 dpi [when PCL mode]
Paper Feed: 1 Multi-purpose tray up to 100 sheets
[75g/m2 (20 lbs.)]
Paper Output: Up to 50 sheets
Power Source: Refer to the nameplate on the rear of the unit
Software Emulation*1: HP LaserJet Series IIp
Fonts:
GDI mode (TrueType fonts in Windows)
PCL mode Courier 10 point, 12 pitch : Regular, Bold, Italic, Courier 12 point, 10 pitch: Regular, Bold, Italic, Line Printer 8.5 point, 16.66 pitch: Regular
RAM Buffer: 512KB (expandable to a maximum of 1.5MB with optional 1 MB RAM Board, 2.5MB with 2MB RAM Board and 4.5 MB with optional 4MB RAM Board.)
Interface: Bidirectional parellel(IEEE P1284)
Operating Environment: 10 to 32.5C {50 to 90.5 F}
20 to 80% RH
Storage Environment: 0 to 35C {32 to 95 F}
10 to 80% RH
Dimensions: 132(W) * 378(D) * 287(H)mm {5.2" * 14.9" * 11.3"}
Mass{Weight}: Approx.6.5kg{14.4lbs}
Consumables/Life:
Starter toner *2: 1,000 pages avarage
(4% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages)
Toner cartridge: 2,000 pages avarage
(4% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages)
Process unit: 15,000 pages avarage
(4% image area with repetitive printing of 10 pages)

4% image area means that the black area within the printing area is 4%. Printing 8% image area continuously will reduce the life of the toner and of the Process Unit to about half as compared to printing 4% image area. The "Toner Saving Mode" allows you to save the toner and to maintain the life of the Process Unit.

Power Consumption: 480W TYPICAL (Printing with Fuser on)
9W TYPICAL (Power Saving Mode)
Noise Level: Printing: 45 dBA
Standby: Background noise level
CPU: Motorola MC68EC000(16MHz)
Power Saving Mode: To conserve energy and reduce operating cost, this printer is provided with a power save feature. If the printer has not received data for 15 minutes, the printer will automatically enter into a power saving mode.

Options

RAM Expansion
KX-P447: 1MB RAM Expansion Board (SIMM)
KX-P448: 2MB RAM Expansion Board (SIMM)
KX-PEM5: 2MB RAM Expansion Board (SIMM)
KX-PEM6: 4MB RAM Expansion Board (SIMM)
Windows Printer Driver for Workgroup
KX-PNW1: Windows for Workgroup(WfW) Multi User Pack

Consumables

Toner Cartridge*2
KX-P459: 2,000 pages average
Process Unit*2
KX-PEP5: 12,000 pages average

Notes
*1 Emulation means to operate like another printer.
*2 This toner is installed in the Process Unit at the factory before shipment of the printer.
* EET is a trademark of Destiny Technology Corporation.
* Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries .
* TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
* HP LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
* All other acknowledgements are trademarks or registered of their respective holders.
* The Energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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