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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Front View Access Door Resume Button and Light Print Cartridge Cradles Card Guide Paper Width Adjuster Banner Paper Support Banner Lever OUT Tray IN Tray Paper Length Adjuster Single Envelope Slot Power Button and Light Front View 4550015
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Front View Access Door Resume Button and Light Print Cartridge Cradles Card Guide Paper Width Adjuster Banner Paper Support Banner Lever OUT Tray IN Tray Paper Length Adjuster Single Envelope Slot Power Button and Light Front View 4550015
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...-60168 C4562-60168 C4562-60168 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 C4562-60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60167 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. Centronix cable included All HP DeskJet 690C printers include black and color print cartridges 2.
...-60168 C4562-60168 C4562-60168 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 C4562-60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60167 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. Centronix cable included All HP DeskJet 690C printers include black and color print cartridges 2.
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...-5346 C4562-60143 C4562-60168 1. HP DeskJet 692K printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, Centronix cable and 2-year warranty HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C - HP DeskJet 692J printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, software bundle, and HP Media Sample Pack Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 692K1) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number User's Power Documentation Module...
...-5346 C4562-60143 C4562-60168 1. HP DeskJet 692K printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, Centronix cable and 2-year warranty HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C - HP DeskJet 692J printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, software bundle, and HP Media Sample Pack Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 692K1) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number User's Power Documentation Module...
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...-60152 C4562-60153 C4562-60160 C4562-60162 C4562-60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. All HP DeskJet 694C printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, Adobe PhotoDeluxe software, and HP Media Sample Pack HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 693C1) Region or Country Argentina3 Brazil3 Brazil3 Canada2 Latin America3 Latin America3 South America3 U.K.2 United...
...-60152 C4562-60153 C4562-60160 C4562-60162 C4562-60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. All HP DeskJet 694C printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, Adobe PhotoDeluxe software, and HP Media Sample Pack HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 693C1) Region or Country Argentina3 Brazil3 Brazil3 Canada2 Latin America3 Latin America3 South America3 U.K.2 United...
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Items Included HP DeskJet 690C series printer Power Module Ite ms In clu d e d Booklets about your printer Printer software diskettes Black print cartridge 4550013 Color print cartridge (Not shown: Photo Cartridge, Storage Container (Humidor), and additional software bundle which may be included with some printer models.) Packaging Restraint 4550014
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Items Included HP DeskJet 690C series printer Power Module Ite ms In clu d e d Booklets about your printer Printer software diskettes Black print cartridge 4550013 Color print cartridge (Not shown: Photo Cartridge, Storage Container (Humidor), and additional software bundle which may be included with some printer models.) Packaging Restraint 4550014
HP DeskJet 690C Printer - Support Information
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... Normal Mode 134 CPS at 600 DPI increments and places dots on a true 600x600 grid. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications Product Performance Specifications HP DeskJet 690C series printers print a 600x300 dot size. Depletion is used to remove approximately 10% of the dots. ...1 5 pages per minute 3 pages per minute 1 page per minute Color Print Speed 1 1.7 pages per minute (black and color cartridges) 0.8 pages per minute 0.3 pages per minute Color Print Speed 1 (photo and color cartridges) Up to 600x300. To conserve memory, DOS fonts are placed on the...
... Normal Mode 134 CPS at 600 DPI increments and places dots on a true 600x600 grid. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications Product Performance Specifications HP DeskJet 690C series printers print a 600x300 dot size. Depletion is used to remove approximately 10% of the dots. ...1 5 pages per minute 3 pages per minute 1 page per minute Color Print Speed 1 1.7 pages per minute (black and color cartridges) 0.8 pages per minute 0.3 pages per minute Color Print Speed 1 (photo and color cartridges) Up to 600x300. To conserve memory, DOS fonts are placed on the...
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..., 300 DPI Note DPI is measured in addressable raster points per inch. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications Resolution EconoFast Mode Black Resolution MS Windows (text and graphics) 300 x 300 DPI DOS (text only) 300 x 300 DPI Color Resolution (Black and Color Cartridges) Plain Paper 300 x 300 DPI Premium Paper, Glossy Paper, and Transparency N/A Film...
..., 300 DPI Note DPI is measured in addressable raster points per inch. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications Resolution EconoFast Mode Black Resolution MS Windows (text and graphics) 300 x 300 DPI DOS (text only) 300 x 300 DPI Color Resolution (Black and Color Cartridges) Plain Paper 300 x 300 DPI Premium Paper, Glossy Paper, and Transparency N/A Film...
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... or customer service agreements. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Refilling Policy Refilling Policy Caution The ink in the print cartridges has been carefully formulated by Hewlett-Packard to refill the highcapacity print cartridge may cause a sudden loss of ink from the print cartridge. Printer damage caused by refilling highcapacity black ink or color ink print cartridges is not the responsibility...
... or customer service agreements. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Refilling Policy Refilling Policy Caution The ink in the print cartridges has been carefully formulated by Hewlett-Packard to refill the highcapacity print cartridge may cause a sudden loss of ink from the print cartridge. Printer damage caused by refilling highcapacity black ink or color ink print cartridges is not the responsibility...
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... or one color print cartridge. The Color Print Cartridge is supported by all HP DeskJet 600 and DeskWriter 600 series printers including the DeskJet 600 series, DeskJet 660C series, DeskJet 690C series, DeskJet 690C series, DeskWriter 600, DeskWriter 660C, DeskWriter 690C, and DeskWriter 690C. 2. The color kits include a color print cartridge and a print cartridge storage container. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Part Numbers Part Numbers Item Part Number Description Print Cartridges 51649A1 Color Inkjet Print Cartridge (Cyan...
... or one color print cartridge. The Color Print Cartridge is supported by all HP DeskJet 600 and DeskWriter 600 series printers including the DeskJet 600 series, DeskJet 660C series, DeskJet 690C series, DeskJet 690C series, DeskWriter 600, DeskWriter 660C, DeskWriter 690C, and DeskWriter 690C. 2. The color kits include a color print cartridge and a print cartridge storage container. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Part Numbers Part Numbers Item Part Number Description Print Cartridges 51649A1 Color Inkjet Print Cartridge (Cyan...
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..., green, red and blue. 3. printable area. x 10 in . printable area with a 5% printing density. 2. x 7 in . HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Specifications Print Cartridge Specifications Specification Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridges Type Plain paper drop-on-demand Thermal InkJet printing Ink Base 51629A (Black) 51649A (Color) C1816A or 16A (Photo) Pigment Based Ink Dye Based Ink Dye Based Ink Print...
..., green, red and blue. 3. printable area. x 10 in . printable area with a 5% printing density. 2. x 7 in . HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Specifications Print Cartridge Specifications Specification Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridges Type Plain paper drop-on-demand Thermal InkJet printing Ink Base 51629A (Black) 51649A (Color) C1816A or 16A (Photo) Pigment Based Ink Dye Based Ink Dye Based Ink Print...
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... , it expands and is to heat the ink with ink. The basic principle of 48 nozzles. This technology centers on a disposable print cartridge which must be removed. This process is forced through a nozzle. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Th e rmal In kje t Te ch n o lo g y Thermal Inkjet Technology The HP DeskJet printer family uses Thermal InkJet II (TIJ II) technology.
... , it expands and is to heat the ink with ink. The basic principle of 48 nozzles. This technology centers on a disposable print cartridge which must be removed. This process is forced through a nozzle. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Th e rmal In kje t Te ch n o lo g y Thermal Inkjet Technology The HP DeskJet printer family uses Thermal InkJet II (TIJ II) technology.
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... ink, and precautions for handling and use. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is staffed 24 hours per day. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Safety Print Cartridge Safety If ink is also available from the following address: Hewlett-Packard Customer Information Center Department MSDS 19310 Pruneridge Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014...
... ink, and precautions for handling and use. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is staffed 24 hours per day. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Safety Print Cartridge Safety If ink is also available from the following address: Hewlett-Packard Customer Information Center Department MSDS 19310 Pruneridge Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014...
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... unplugging the printer. Print Cartridge Tips Print Cartridge Dos and Don'ts Do: Don't: Keep print cartridges sealed in their packaging until ready for more print cartridge troubleshooting information. Keep opened print cartridges in the printer or the storage container. Press the Power button to maintain optimum print quality. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges The printer automatically performs...
... unplugging the printer. Print Cartridge Tips Print Cartridge Dos and Don'ts Do: Don't: Keep print cartridges sealed in their packaging until ready for more print cartridge troubleshooting information. Keep opened print cartridges in the printer or the storage container. Press the Power button to maintain optimum print quality. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges The printer automatically performs...
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Modifying or Refilling Print Cartridges See "Print Cartridge Information/General/Refilling Policy."
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Modifying or Refilling Print Cartridges See "Print Cartridge Information/General/Refilling Policy."
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The print cartridge expiration date is in a box, read the "Use Before" date printed on the box. Read the Date on the Box 2184903 If the print cartridge is 18 months after the date of manufacture. Methods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration Dates Method 1 - HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Identifying the Expiration Date Print quality problems may be caused by print cartridges that have passed their expiration date.
The print cartridge expiration date is in a box, read the "Use Before" date printed on the box. Read the Date on the Box 2184903 If the print cartridge is 18 months after the date of manufacture. Methods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration Dates Method 1 - HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Identifying the Expiration Date Print quality problems may be caused by print cartridges that have passed their expiration date.
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Read the Code on the print cartridge. Determine the manufacturing date from the code printed on the Print Cartridge 1. Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2. Replace the print cartridge if it is more than 18 months after the manufacturing date code. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Method 2 -
Read the Code on the print cartridge. Determine the manufacturing date from the code printed on the Print Cartridge 1. Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2. Replace the print cartridge if it is more than 18 months after the manufacturing date code. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Method 2 -
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Note Ink can evaporate through the nozzles, reducing the print cartridge life. Use a FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory control process to avoid having print cartridges longer than the print cartridge shelf life specification. Therefore, keep print cartridges in their sealed container or capped by the service station at the right end of the mechanism.
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Note Ink can evaporate through the nozzles, reducing the print cartridge life. Use a FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory control process to avoid having print cartridges longer than the print cartridge shelf life specification. Therefore, keep print cartridges in their sealed container or capped by the service station at the right end of the mechanism.
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... 650 Pages 18 Months Color 51649A 350 Pages 18 Months Photo C1816A or 16A - 250 Pages 18 Months 1. Generally, graphics use more ink. The selected print mode uses more ink than text. x 10 in . The pages contain graphics. Replace the print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Short Print Cartridge Life There are several...
... 650 Pages 18 Months Color 51649A 350 Pages 18 Months Photo C1816A or 16A - 250 Pages 18 Months 1. Generally, graphics use more ink. The selected print mode uses more ink than text. x 10 in . The pages contain graphics. Replace the print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Short Print Cartridge Life There are several...
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... from its packaging rather than unplugging the printer. The print cartridge has a longer life sealed in the printer or the print cartridge storage container. When counting pages per cartridge, be stored in their packaging until needed. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Possible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life (Cont.) Cause Reason Printer was prematurely removed from the refilling...
... from its packaging rather than unplugging the printer. The print cartridge has a longer life sealed in the printer or the print cartridge storage container. When counting pages per cartridge, be stored in their packaging until needed. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Possible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life (Cont.) Cause Reason Printer was prematurely removed from the refilling...
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine If rows of dots are missing on printouts, try cleaning the print cartridge by using the print cartridge cleaning routine in the printer. Refer to "Troubleshooting Information/Printer Diagnostic Information/Print Cartridge Cleaning."
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine If rows of dots are missing on printouts, try cleaning the print cartridge by using the print cartridge cleaning routine in the printer. Refer to "Troubleshooting Information/Printer Diagnostic Information/Print Cartridge Cleaning."