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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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All HP DeskJet 690C printers include black and color print cartridges 2. Centronix cable included Includes HP Media Sample Pack and software bundle 3. United States Norwegian Int'l English Polish Portuguese Cyrillic/ English ...60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60167 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C) (Cont.) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number Power Module User's Documentation Kit Printer Software Kit (v 9.01) Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Russia ...
All HP DeskJet 690C printers include black and color print cartridges 2. Centronix cable included Includes HP Media Sample Pack and software bundle 3. United States Norwegian Int'l English Polish Portuguese Cyrillic/ English ...60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60167 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C) (Cont.) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number Power Module User's Documentation Kit Printer Software Kit (v 9.01) Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Russia ...
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... Thailand Thai/ English C4591A AB3 9100-5346 C4562-60143 C4562-60168 1. Thai printers include black and color print cartridges, and 3-year warranty Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 692J1) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number User's Power Documentation Module Kit Printer Software Kit Japan Japanese C4580A ABJ C264980001 C4580-60050 C4580-60051 1. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C -
... Thailand Thai/ English C4591A AB3 9100-5346 C4562-60143 C4562-60168 1. Thai printers include black and color print cartridges, and 3-year warranty Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 692J1) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number User's Power Documentation Module Kit Printer Software Kit Japan Japanese C4580A ABJ C264980001 C4580-60050 C4580-60051 1. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 690C -
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... C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. Includes software bundle Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 694C1) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number User's Power Documentation Module Kit Printer Software Kit Australia Canada Denmark Europe Europe Europe Europe Finland Norway Portugal Spain Swedish U.K. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 693C1) Region or Country Argentina3 Brazil3 Brazil3 Canada2 Latin...
... C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. Includes software bundle Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 694C1) Region or Country Manual/ Software Language Printer Option Number User's Power Documentation Module Kit Printer Software Kit Australia Canada Denmark Europe Europe Europe Europe Finland Norway Portugal Spain Swedish U.K. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Ordering Printer Options Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 693C1) Region or Country Argentina3 Brazil3 Brazil3 Canada2 Latin...
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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
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...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 the printer. Exact speed will vary depending upon ...When printing from MS Windows, resolution determinations are placed 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. Exact speed will vary depending upon system configuration, software program, ...
...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 the printer. Exact speed will vary depending upon ...When printing from MS Windows, resolution determinations are placed 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. Exact speed will vary depending upon system configuration, software program, ...
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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 (Black and Color) Color Resolution1 (Photo and Color Cartridges) All paper types DOS (graphics) Full-page 75, 150...
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 (Black and Color) Color Resolution1 (Photo and Color Cartridges) All paper types DOS (graphics) Full-page 75, 150...
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... to refill the highcapacity print cartridge may cause a sudden loss of ink from refilled print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the print quality from the print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Refilling Policy Refilling Policy Caution The ink in the print cartridges has been carefully formulated by refilling highcapacity black ink or color ink print cartridges is not the responsibility...
... to refill the highcapacity print cartridge may cause a sudden loss of ink from refilled print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the print quality from the print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Refilling Policy Refilling Policy Caution The ink in the print cartridges has been carefully formulated by refilling highcapacity black ink or color ink print cartridges is not the responsibility...
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... Cartridge is supported by the DeskJet 690C and DeskWriter 690C series printers. 3. The color kits include a color print cartridge and a print cartridge storage container. The storage container can hold one black or one color print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Part Numbers Part Numbers Item Part Number Description Print Cartridges 51649A1 Color Inkjet Print Cartridge (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Inks) 51629A High Capacity Inkjet Print Cartridge (Black pigment) C1816A or 16A Photo Cartridge...
... Cartridge is supported by the DeskJet 690C and DeskWriter 690C series printers. 3. The color kits include a color print cartridge and a print cartridge storage container. The storage container can hold one black or one color print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Part Numbers Part Numbers Item Part Number Description Print Cartridges 51649A1 Color Inkjet Print Cartridge (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Inks) 51629A High Capacity Inkjet Print Cartridge (Black pigment) C1816A or 16A Photo Cartridge...
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... cartridge life is based 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 Cartridge Life 51629A (Black)1 51649A (Color)2...Color) C1816A or 16A (Photo) 40 ml 7.6 ml per Chamber 7.6 ml per Chamber Number of the following colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, green, red and blue. 3. x 7 in . The 51629A print cartridge life is based on an 8 in. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Specifications Print Cartridge Specifications Specification Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridges...
... cartridge life is based 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 Cartridge Life 51629A (Black)1 51649A (Color)2...Color) C1816A or 16A (Photo) 40 ml 7.6 ml per Chamber 7.6 ml per Chamber Number of the following colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, green, red and blue. 3. x 7 in . The 51629A print cartridge life is based on an 8 in. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Specifications Print Cartridge Specifications Specification Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridges...
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... nozzle. As the bubble continues to heat the ink with ink. A layer of 48 nozzles. This technology centers on a disposable print cartridge which must be removed. The next step is achieved by first filling a small reservoir, known as the firing chamber, with a thin...residual heat in the resistor which propels ink out of silicon placed above the firing chamber. 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. As the ink heats up to form a bubble. This ...
... nozzle. As the bubble continues to heat the ink with ink. A layer of 48 nozzles. This technology centers on a disposable print cartridge which must be removed. The next step is achieved by first filling a small reservoir, known as the firing chamber, with a thin...residual heat in the resistor which propels ink out of silicon placed above the firing chamber. 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. As the ink heats up to form a bubble. This ...
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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 Mailstop 49AS ... resources. You can be reached by calling 1 (503) 494-7199. From all other international locations the HP Health Line can request a MSDS at the following sources: HP forums of the ink, and precautions for the print cartridges. For health related issues, this line is available for handling and use. The MSDS includes product...
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 Mailstop 49AS ... resources. You can be reached by calling 1 (503) 494-7199. From all other international locations the HP Health Line can request a MSDS at the following sources: HP forums of the ink, and precautions for the print cartridges. For health related issues, this line is available for handling and use. The MSDS includes product...
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... quality and print cartridge life. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges The printer automatically performs operations of spitting, wiping, and capping of dried ink around the print cartridge nozzles. Do not unplug the printer without turning the power off the printer rather than in the print cartridge nozzles. Note On the HP DeskJet and Desk Writer 600 Series Printers, opening the access...
... quality and print cartridge life. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges The printer automatically performs operations of spitting, wiping, and capping of dried ink around the print cartridge nozzles. Do not unplug the printer without turning the power off the printer rather than in the print cartridge nozzles. Note On the HP DeskJet and Desk Writer 600 Series Printers, opening the access...
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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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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. Read the Date on the Box 2184903 If the print cartridge is 18 months after the date of manufacture. The print cartridge expiration date is in a box, read the "Use Before" date printed on the box. 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. Read the Date on the Box 2184903 If the print cartridge is 18 months after the date of manufacture. The print cartridge expiration date is in a box, read the "Use Before" date printed on the box. Methods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration Dates Method 1 -
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Determine the manufacturing date from the code printed on the Print Cartridge 1. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Method 2 - Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2. Replace the print cartridge if it is more than 18 months after the manufacturing date code. Read the Code on the print cartridge.
Determine the manufacturing date from the code printed on the Print Cartridge 1. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Id e n tifyin g th e E xp iratio n Date Method 2 - Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2. Replace the print cartridge if it is more than 18 months after the manufacturing date code. Read the Code on the print cartridge.
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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. 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.
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... reduces the number of pages per print cartridge. To maximize print cartridge life, print drafts of expired print cartridges. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Short Print Cartridge Life There are several causes for Short Print Cartridge Life Cause Reason Higher coverage rate than listed...Container (Shelf Life) Black 51629A 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 51629A print cartridge life is based on next page Higher quality print modes...
... reduces the number of pages per print cartridge. To maximize print cartridge life, print drafts of expired print cartridges. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Short Print Cartridge Life There are several causes for Short Print Cartridge Life Cause Reason Higher coverage rate than listed...Container (Shelf Life) Black 51629A 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 51629A print cartridge life is based on next page Higher quality print modes...
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... of the mechanism. Then, install the print cartridge promptly into the printer. If there becomes a pattern of faulty print cartridges, the printer may be causing the print cartridges to 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 of...
... of the mechanism. Then, install the print cartridge promptly into the printer. If there becomes a pattern of faulty print cartridges, the printer may be causing the print cartridges to 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 of...
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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." 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.