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... a print quality 69 Set the page order 70 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 70 Print a different first page 70 Print preview ...71 Set a custom paper size 71 Select a paper type 72 Select a paper source 72 Print task quick sets 73 Automatic two-sided printing 74 Manual two-sided printing 76 Resize a document 79 Watermarks ...80 9 Printer software 82 Printer Properties dialog box 82 What's This? help 82 Ink Status window 82 Download printer software updates 83 10 Maintenance...84 Install print cartridges 84 Set the auto-off feature 87 Align the print cartridges...
... a print quality 69 Set the page order 70 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 70 Print a different first page 70 Print preview ...71 Set a custom paper size 71 Select a paper type 72 Select a paper source 72 Print task quick sets 73 Automatic two-sided printing 74 Manual two-sided printing 76 Resize a document 79 Watermarks ...80 9 Printer software 82 Printer Properties dialog box 82 What's This? help 82 Ink Status window 82 Download printer software updates 83 10 Maintenance...84 Install print cartridges 84 Set the auto-off feature 87 Align the print cartridges...
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... Problems with borderless documents 110 Error messages 114 Printer lights are on or flashing 116 Document prints slowly 118 If you continue to have problems 119 HP support process 119 12 Accessories...120 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 120 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 127 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 133 13 Supplies...143 Paper ...143 USB cables ...143 Accessories ...143 14 Specifications 144 Printer specifications 144 15 Environmental information 145 Environmental statement 145 Print cartridge recovery 146 User's guide...
... Problems with borderless documents 110 Error messages 114 Printer lights are on or flashing 116 Document prints slowly 118 If you continue to have problems 119 HP support process 119 12 Accessories...120 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 120 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 127 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 133 13 Supplies...143 Paper ...143 USB cables ...143 Accessories ...143 14 Specifications 144 Printer specifications 144 15 Environmental information 145 Environmental statement 145 Print cartridge recovery 146 User's guide...
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...). User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks are in networking capabilities: Connect to a wired network without using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to conveniently print single envelopes, photos, or postcards. ● Bluetooth printing: Print images without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase an Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically. ● Optional Auto Two-Sided...
...). User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks are in networking capabilities: Connect to a wired network without using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to conveniently print single envelopes, photos, or postcards. ● Bluetooth printing: Print images without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase an Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically. ● Optional Auto Two-Sided...
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... waste a sheet of paper. If the widths are in the office. User's guide 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is reduced. For instructions about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. By activating Quiet mode, the speed and sound level of the print job is printed...
... waste a sheet of paper. If the widths are in the office. User's guide 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is reduced. For instructions about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. By activating Quiet mode, the speed and sound level of the print job is printed...
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... of the printer. 2. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port on connecting the printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network installation. 6. When the installation is accessed. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The Setup Wizard begins. 4. To change how the printer is complete, open Printers and...
... of the printer. 2. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port on connecting the printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network installation. 6. When the installation is accessed. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The Setup Wizard begins. 4. To change how the printer is complete, open Printers and...
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... print. ● Offline: The printer is not connected to a network. Configuration Source How the printer obtained its IP address: ● Automatic: AutoIP or DHCP ● Manual: Static IP address User's guide 27 Active Connection Type The type of the page, find the language that you might be requested by HP Service and Support. Press the Report Page button to the language. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address...
... print. ● Offline: The printer is not connected to a network. Configuration Source How the printer obtained its IP address: ● Automatic: AutoIP or DHCP ● Manual: Static IP address User's guide 27 Active Connection Type The type of the page, find the language that you might be requested by HP Service and Support. Press the Report Page button to the language. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address...
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... settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box. User's guide 29 Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use the new settings to reconnect. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher. 2. Note If the printer is on and connected to the network. Caution Use caution when changing the print server's wireless network settings; Caution It is not connected to a network, connect a USB cable...
... settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box. User's guide 29 Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use the new settings to reconnect. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher. 2. Note If the printer is on and connected to the network. Caution Use caution when changing the print server's wireless network settings; Caution It is not connected to a network, connect a USB cable...
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... with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Select any other print settings that appear on the computer monitor. Click one of each color that were originally created in the Color management drop-down list: - Use the AdobeRGB setting for most print jobs. Chapter 5 Advanced color settings Use the Advanced color settings dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear in printing. You can be printed. Specific color settings: Adjust the Cyan, Magenta...
... with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Select any other print settings that appear on the computer monitor. Click one of each color that were originally created in the Color management drop-down list: - Use the AdobeRGB setting for most print jobs. Chapter 5 Advanced color settings Use the Advanced color settings dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear in printing. You can be printed. Specific color settings: Adjust the Cyan, Magenta...
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.... 2. Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of HP brand photo paper. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. In the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform imagespecific enhancements to print Exif Print-enhanced photos: 1. User's guide 45 The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it in the image file. Open...
.... 2. Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of HP brand photo paper. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. In the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform imagespecific enhancements to print Exif Print-enhanced photos: 1. User's guide 45 The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it in the image file. Open...
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...a paper source The printer offers three sources for the media that you are printing, particularly when HP paper and media are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. Click the Custom button. Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select a paper type To determine the paper type used , the auto paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for paper: 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Instead, select a specific paper type. Click OK to save the custom paper size. 8. Follow...
...a paper source The printer offers three sources for the media that you are printing, particularly when HP paper and media are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. Click the Custom button. Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select a paper type To determine the paper type used , the auto paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for paper: 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Instead, select a specific paper type. Click OK to save the custom paper size. 8. Follow...
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... use for envelopes. User's guide 73 Select one of the print settings separately. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. - Note The printer software can create a print task that contains the paper size, print quality, and orientation setting that you normally use often. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Lower, then upper: Prints from the In tray. In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray...
... use for envelopes. User's guide 73 Select one of the print settings separately. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. - Note The printer software can create a print task that contains the paper size, print quality, and orientation setting that you normally use often. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Lower, then upper: Prints from the In tray. In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray...
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... you are using. To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the printer driver, to learn more about specific print settings. ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to print. 2. help Use What's This? box, and then click the left mouse button. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... you are using. To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the printer driver, to learn more about specific print settings. ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to print. 2. help Use What's This? box, and then click the left mouse button. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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...9679; Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge. Install the black, photo print...
...9679; Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge. Install the black, photo print...
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...cartridges If the printed pages are installed in the printer. 3. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Print a test page Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that are not low on ink or might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series...
...cartridges If the printed pages are installed in the printer. 3. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Print a test page Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that are not low on ink or might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series...
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..., and then remove the door. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Push the two latch handles on the back of the USB cable is on, try the following steps: 1. After you are using an older cable, it might need to the next step. 2. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Click the Printer menu again, and then click Purge Print Documents. 5. Press the Resume button. If you check the connections, try...
..., and then remove the door. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Push the two latch handles on the back of the USB cable is on, try the following steps: 1. After you are using an older cable, it might need to the next step. 2. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Click the Printer menu again, and then click Purge Print Documents. 5. Press the Resume button. If you check the connections, try...
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... these steps to damage the printer when removing paper from the back of the printer, and then lower the cover. Reprint the document. Note If paper jams occur frequently, try using a heavier paper. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory. Replace the rear access door securely. 6. Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. User's guide 97 See the reference guide for paper weight specifications.
... these steps to damage the printer when removing paper from the back of the printer, and then lower the cover. Reprint the document. Note If paper jams occur frequently, try using a heavier paper. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory. Replace the rear access door securely. 6. Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. User's guide 97 See the reference guide for paper weight specifications.
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..., check the following: 98 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 Accessories? (continued) If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is displayed, follow these steps to clear a paper jam Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with only the black print cartridge installed. Out-of-paper message If an out-of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Printer...
..., check the following: 98 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 Accessories? (continued) If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is displayed, follow these steps to clear a paper jam Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with only the black print cartridge installed. Out-of-paper message If an out-of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Printer...
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... paper when several sheets feed into the printer. ● Verify that the correct paper for optimal black print quality. ● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following settings: Tab Paper/Quality Setting Size is: The appropriate banner size Type is: HP Banner Paper Check the software ● Verify that the software program that the printer software is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge...
... paper when several sheets feed into the printer. ● Verify that the correct paper for optimal black print quality. ● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following settings: Tab Paper/Quality Setting Size is: The appropriate banner size Type is: HP Banner Paper Check the software ● Verify that the software program that the printer software is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge...
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... the print cartridge cradle. Use a different software program, if available. - Delete any temporary files on the computer. If the In tray contains paper 1. The paper stack is displayed when a software program, or a device such as a printer, performs an action that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the wrong side of the In tray. Install the black or photo print cartridge in...
... the print cartridge cradle. Use a different software program, if available. - Delete any temporary files on the computer. If the In tray contains paper 1. The paper stack is displayed when a software program, or a device such as a printer, performs an action that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the wrong side of the In tray. Install the black or photo print cartridge in...
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... reference guide. It is free during the printer limited-warranty period. Valuable product and troubleshooting information for up-to qualified online support specialists - Support options and availability vary by phone" in "HP support by product, country/region, and language. User's guide 119 Fast access to -date product information and expert assistance, and includes the following features: - HP online service and support is always available to all HP customers...
... reference guide. It is free during the printer limited-warranty period. Valuable product and troubleshooting information for up-to qualified online support specialists - Support options and availability vary by phone" in "HP support by product, country/region, and language. User's guide 119 Fast access to -date product information and expert assistance, and includes the following features: - HP online service and support is always available to all HP customers...
