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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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... Sample Pack and software bundle 3. All HP DeskJet 690C printers include black and color print cartridges 2. Centronix cable included United States Norwegian Int'l English Polish Portuguese Cyrillic/ English Int'l English Arabic/ ... 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 ...
... Sample Pack and software bundle 3. All HP DeskJet 690C printers include black and color print cartridges 2. Centronix cable included United States Norwegian Int'l English Polish Portuguese Cyrillic/ English Int'l English Arabic/ ... 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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HP DeskJet 690C - 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 692J printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, software bundle, and HP Media Sample Pack Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 692K1...
HP DeskJet 690C - 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 692J printers include black, color and photo print cartridges, Humidor, software bundle, and HP Media Sample Pack Localized Printer Options (DeskJet 692K1...
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...-60153 C4562-60160 C4562-60162 C4562-60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. Includes Home Project Kit, HP Media Sample Pack, and software bundle 3. All HP DeskJet 693C printers include black and color print cartridges 2. 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 States2...
...-60153 C4562-60160 C4562-60162 C4562-60165 C4562-60166 C4562-60149 C4562-60149 1. Includes Home Project Kit, HP Media Sample Pack, and software bundle 3. All HP DeskJet 693C printers include black and color print cartridges 2. 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 States2...
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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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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications Product Performance Specifications HP DeskJet 690C series printers print a 600x300 dot size. Dots are made in the Best mode removes approximately 43% of the dots to prevent laying... Mode Black Print Speed 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. Approximate figures. Approximate figures. In the Best mode, the paper advances at...
HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications Product Performance Specifications HP DeskJet 690C series printers print a 600x300 dot size. Dots are made in the Best mode removes approximately 43% of the dots to prevent laying... Mode Black Print Speed 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. Approximate figures. Approximate figures. In the Best mode, the paper advances at...
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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...
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...
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... superior print quality and compatibility with the printer. Printer damage caused by refilling highcapacity black ink or color ink print cartridges is not the responsibility of print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the print quality from refilled print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard does not support the refilling of Hewlett-Packard. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Refilling Policy Refilling Policy Caution The...
... superior print quality and compatibility with the printer. Printer damage caused by refilling highcapacity black ink or color ink print cartridges is not the responsibility of print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the print quality from refilled print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard does not support the refilling of Hewlett-Packard. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Refilling Policy Refilling Policy Caution The...
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... cartridge storage container. 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 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...
... cartridge storage container. 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 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...
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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 Cartridge Life 51629A (Black)1 51649A (Color)2 C1816A or 16A (Photo)3 650 Pages at 5% Density 350 Pages at...
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 Cartridge Life 51629A (Black)1 51649A (Color)2 C1816A or 16A (Photo)3 650 Pages at 5% Density 350 Pages at...
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...cartridge which must be removed. This process is repeated up , it expands and is to apply heat to 8,000 times per second and creates residual heat in the resistor which propels ink out of silicon placed above the firing chamber. A layer of 48 nozzles. 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. The next step is achieved by first filling a small...
...cartridge which must be removed. This process is repeated up , it expands and is to apply heat to 8,000 times per second and creates residual heat in the resistor which propels ink out of silicon placed above the firing chamber. A layer of 48 nozzles. 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. The next step is achieved by first filling a small...
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...24 hours per day. For health related issues, this line is available for the print cartridges. The MSDS includes product identification, characteristics of electronic bulletin board services HP FIRST Customer Support Centers Refer to "Service and Support/Resources" for access to 5:00...in North America. 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 handling and use. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Safety Print Cartridge Safety If ink is also available from the following...
...24 hours per day. For health related issues, this line is available for the print cartridges. The MSDS includes product identification, characteristics of electronic bulletin board services HP FIRST Customer Support Centers Refer to "Service and Support/Resources" for access to 5:00...in North America. 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 handling and use. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Print Cartridge Safety Print Cartridge Safety If ink is also available from the following...
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... from the power button. Skin oil and dust can cause print quality problems. Store print cartridges at room temperature. Keep opened print cartridges in the printer or the storage container. Discard it and install a new print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges The printer automatically performs operations of spitting, wiping, and capping of the print...
... from the power button. Skin oil and dust can cause print quality problems. Store print cartridges at room temperature. Keep opened print cartridges in the printer or the storage container. Discard it and install a new print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Maintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges The printer automatically performs operations of spitting, wiping, and capping of the print...
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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. The print cartridge expiration date is in a box, read the "Use Before" date printed 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 - Read the Date on the box.
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 2184903 If the print cartridge is 18 months after the date of manufacture. Methods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration Dates Method 1 - Read the Date on the box.
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Replace the print cartridge if it is more than 18 months after the manufacturing date code. Read the Code on the print cartridge. Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2. 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 -
Replace the print cartridge if it is more than 18 months after the manufacturing date code. Read the Code on the print cartridge. Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2. 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 -
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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. 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. Therefore, keep print cartridges in their sealed container or capped by the service station at the right end of the mechanism.
Use a FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory control process to avoid having print cartridges longer than the print cartridge shelf life specification. 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. 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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... is past its Container (Shelf Life) Black 51629A 650 Pages 18 Months Color 51649A 350 Pages 18 Months Photo C1816A or 16A - 250 Pages 18 Months 1. 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 in specifications. Print...
... is past its Container (Shelf Life) Black 51629A 650 Pages 18 Months Color 51649A 350 Pages 18 Months Photo C1816A or 16A - 250 Pages 18 Months 1. 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 in specifications. Print...
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...unplugging the printer. If print quality is faulty. Then, install the print cartridge promptly into the printer. If there becomes a pattern of printing, replace the print cartridge. The printer has a hardware problem. Short color print cartridge life. ...cartridge may be damaging the print cartridges. Excessive use of print cartridges. If the problem recurs with the print cartridge out of pages printed with a new print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Possible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life (Cont.) Cause Reason Printer...
...unplugging the printer. If print quality is faulty. Then, install the print cartridge promptly into the printer. If there becomes a pattern of printing, replace the print cartridge. The printer has a hardware problem. Short color print cartridge life. ...cartridge may be damaging the print cartridges. Excessive use of print cartridges. If the problem recurs with the print cartridge out of pages printed with a new print cartridge. HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Short Print Cartridge Life Possible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life (Cont.) Cause Reason Printer...
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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.