(Get the DN for 2 sided printing or the DNI for 2 sided printing AND wireless connectivity. The driver is the same for the non duplex model (6510 N) so to enable 2 sided printing with the DN or DNI the optional duplex unit must be checked as “installed” in device settings or configuration tabs within printer properties.)
The 6510 has excellent color accuracy and print quality but takes some time to set up since there are 2 trays that will render different types/sizes from each as needed. So before you do anything, go to the printer control panel and set the type and size for each tray. The machine is well built but big and heavy – exactly what I wanted.
Print quality is such that I pasted my company logo into the letter and envelope templates and no longer order stock from the printing company. I do mainly letters and envelopes and load tray 1 with envelopes and 8.5 X 11 in the bypass tray. (additional capacity is available via an optional 550 sheet tray)
Configure the unique settings once then name and save as 1 touch presets for each type of print task with regard to tray selection, orientation, size/type of paper, etc. in the printing preferences driver configuration and life is good. Change the paper type setting to "Plain" on the printer's front panel controls and enter the size of paper to avoid some problems with custom sizes. You will still need to enter that data in the print driver (Printing Preferences) AND in the application you are printing from. (That means telling Word the size and orientation.)
Just an FYI, the "Plain" setting on the printer control panel seems to be the path of least resistance (except for envelopes and other special stock.) Setting it for "Letterhead" when printing 8.5 X 11 caused the copy of a 1 page document to run through twice as if it wanted to print something on the back that didn't even exist. 1 other quirk: I prefer a USB connection and the 6510 has the bonus of a 3.0 interface. BUT to view the remaining toner levels, you apparently have to use Wi-Fi or ethernet. So I connected the ethernet cable after configuring the USB to monitor the toner levels.
I prefer the V4 driver and the manual is written for V3. At first glance, I overlooked printing custom sizes in V4 and found this workaround: in the printer control panel: select the tray, type of paper, and select "custom" for the size. Specify both the portrait (length) and landscape (width). Then, File>Print>Properties>Print Settings>Paper>Other size>Fit to new paper size>Off. (The “off” setting apparently keeps you from having to reenter the custom size you just entered in the printer control panel.) Don't forget to return the printer's settings back to your normal defaults when your custom task is complete.
The 6510 replaced my 30 yr. loyalty to HP and I was concerned about the switch. (The print quality of 2 HP color laser jets eventually deteriorated into a light washed out look.) Once I invested some time reading the manual, adjusting the settings on the control panel and within the printing preferences dialogue, the results were actually better than I hoped in terms of price, performance, and print quality. (I am glad I did not forgo the 6510 based on some of the negative reviews as there seems to be a correlation between results and the time it takes to get the settings right.)
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| printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Inkjet |
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| print media type | envelopes, paper plain | paper plain | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | paper plain | envelopes, paper plain, glossy photo paper |
| max input sheets | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 500 |
| connectivity tech | Ethernet | wired, wireless | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Connection | Wi-Fi |
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This product is defective
I bought this printer to replace the exact same printer (Phaser 6510) we had. The printer had a manufacturing defect that made it so the wireless connector couldn't be plugged in. I returned the printer the same day. this seller refused to refund my money. I had to complain to Amazon and only then got a refund but they deducted $400 for restocking fees. do not order from them. You might get the defective printer I returned.
