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... Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 Quiet mode ...17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wired Ethernet networking 19 Bluetooth wireless printing 34 5 Print photos...38 Print borderless photos 38 Print photos with a border 40 HP Real Life technologies 42 Photo print cartridge 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Advanced color...
... Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 Quiet mode ...17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wired Ethernet networking 19 Bluetooth wireless printing 34 5 Print photos...38 Print borderless photos 38 Print photos with a border 40 HP Real Life technologies 42 Photo print cartridge 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Advanced color...
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...Align the print cartridges 87 Calibrate color ...88 Automatically clean print cartridges 88 Print a test page 88 View estimated ink levels 88 Maintain the printer body 89 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 89 Manually clean print cartridges 89 Maintain print cartridges 90 Printer Toolbox ...91 ...96 Paper problems ...98 Paper mismatch ...99 Printer is stalled ...99 Print cartridge problems 100 Photos do not print correctly 102 PictBridge problems 104 Bluetooth printing problems 105 Banners do not print correctly 107 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series CD/DVD tattoos ...66 8 Printing tips...
...Align the print cartridges 87 Calibrate color ...88 Automatically clean print cartridges 88 Print a test page 88 View estimated ink levels 88 Maintain the printer body 89 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 89 Manually clean print cartridges 89 Maintain print cartridges 90 Printer Toolbox ...91 ...96 Paper problems ...98 Paper mismatch ...99 Printer is stalled ...99 Print cartridge problems 100 Photos do not print correctly 102 PictBridge problems 104 Bluetooth printing problems 105 Banners do not print correctly 107 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series CD/DVD tattoos ...66 8 Printing tips...
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...; Real Life technologies: Get better photos easier with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are in shadows are... included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection....
...; Real Life technologies: Get better photos easier with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are in shadows are... included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection....
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor ● Quiet mode For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper trays 3 Photo/envelope feeder 4 Front USB port 6 HP Deskjet 6940 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor ● Quiet mode For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper trays 3 Photo/envelope feeder 4 Front USB port 6 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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1 Print cartridges 2 Automatic paper-type sensor (not illustrated) 3 Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1 Rear USB port 2 Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories User's guide 7
1 Print cartridges 2 Automatic paper-type sensor (not illustrated) 3 Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1 Rear USB port 2 Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories User's guide 7
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...cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940...correctly, the green Connection light is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. - The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray...
...cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940...correctly, the green Connection light is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. - The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray...
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... ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Chapter 3 You can operate in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer...
... ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Chapter 3 You can operate in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer...
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Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you the opportunity to exit ink-backup mode. The result is not available for ..., click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Quiet Printing. When the auto paper-type sensor is reduced. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to stop printing. Quiet mode Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, such as when a baby ...
Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you the opportunity to exit ink-backup mode. The result is not available for ..., click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Quiet Printing. When the auto paper-type sensor is reduced. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to stop printing. Quiet mode Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, such as when a baby ...
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... embedded Web server Follow these steps to open the embedded Web server. If the printer loses its network connection, you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit...
... embedded Web server Follow these steps to open the embedded Web server. If the printer loses its network connection, you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit...
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... print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using is turned on a range of certain paper types and to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and...several features that the printer is flat. Remove all of photo paper. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of paper sizes-from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that ...
... print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using is turned on a range of certain paper types and to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and...several features that the printer is flat. Remove all of photo paper. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of paper sizes-from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that ...
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... 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Slide the paper-width guide all the way to print 1. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 6. Size is turned on the left. 5. Prepare to the left , and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place brochure paper in ink-backup ... : Automatic or Plain paper 3. Raise the Out tray. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, as possible. Ensure that the printer is : An appropriate envelope size - Chapter 7 To print multiple envelopes, follow these steps: 1. Slide ...
... 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Slide the paper-width guide all the way to print 1. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 6. Size is turned on the left. 5. Prepare to the left , and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place brochure paper in ink-backup ... : Automatic or Plain paper 3. Raise the Out tray. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, as possible. Ensure that the printer is : An appropriate envelope size - Chapter 7 To print multiple envelopes, follow these steps: 1. Slide ...
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Specify the print settings that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Click OK. Click the Color tab. 4. Fast normal: Prints more quickly than Normal ...and requires a large amount of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list, click one of ink. - In the Print in grayscale: 1. Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed.... Click one of disk space. Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Black print cartridge only: Use this option for photos and other print settings that you want , and then click OK. ...
Specify the print settings that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Click OK. Click the Color tab. 4. Fast normal: Prints more quickly than Normal ...and requires a large amount of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list, click one of ink. - In the Print in grayscale: 1. Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed.... Click one of disk space. Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Black print cartridge only: Use this option for photos and other print settings that you want , and then click OK. ...
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... window displays the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. Open the file that is displayed. 3. What's This? To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software...
... window displays the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. Open the file that is displayed. 3. What's This? To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software...
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... window may not display if the printer is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. Select the Display Ink Status Window check box. 4. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements: 1. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to appear when...
... window may not display if the printer is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. Select the Display Ink Status Window check box. 4. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements: 1. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to appear when...
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... HP Deskjet 6940 series 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● 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...
... HP Deskjet 6940 series 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● 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...
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... steps to the open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Open the printer cover. 4. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open position. 5. Load...
... steps to the open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Open the printer cover. 4. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open position. 5. Load...
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... copper strips. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.... Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the...
... copper strips. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.... Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the...
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... the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To calibrate color: 1. Click...
... the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To calibrate color: 1. Click...
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... away from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Wash the fabric in the printer, the estimated ink levels will not appear on the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. If...
... away from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Wash the fabric in the printer, the estimated ink levels will not appear on the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. If...
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... Prepare to store print cartridges. Open the printer cover. 2. Maintain print cartridges The following tips will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to the right side of paper, with the photo print cartridge. 90 HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes...
... Prepare to store print cartridges. Open the printer cover. 2. Maintain print cartridges The following tips will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to the right side of paper, with the photo print cartridge. 90 HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes...