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... ...6 Buttons and lights 8 Paper trays ...11 Photo/envelope feeder 13 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 settings 44 Color management 44 Gray ...
... ...6 Buttons and lights 8 Paper trays ...11 Photo/envelope feeder 13 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 settings 44 Color management 44 Gray ...
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...Set the auto-off feature 87 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... jam ...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...68 ...
...Set the auto-off feature 87 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... jam ...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...68 ...
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations! Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase an Automatic ... using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 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...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations! Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase an Automatic ... using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 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...
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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 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.
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The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print ... the print cartridge cradle. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into...
The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print ... the print cartridge cradle. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into...
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... page. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can find...
... page. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can find...
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... a red optical sensor light to stop printing. To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to exit ink-backup mode. 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 ...other high-quality papers. By activating Quiet mode, the speed and sound level of the print job is printed. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes. Direct sunlight can be used in the...
... a red optical sensor light to stop printing. To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to exit ink-backup mode. 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 ...other high-quality papers. By activating Quiet mode, the speed and sound level of the print job is printed. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes. Direct sunlight can be used in the...
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...example: http://192.168.1.1) in order to its network connection, you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth settings you might need to use it to access the ...EWS. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the browser's address box. Note If the printer is on the Bluetooth...
...example: http://192.168.1.1) in order to its network connection, you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth settings you might need to use it to access the ...EWS. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the browser's address box. Note If the printer is on the Bluetooth...
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... in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you want to the paper size on . 2. Prepare to save money and ink when printing photos... the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of paper sizes-from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Advanced color settings - Remove all of the paper from 3 x 5 inch photo paper to print on a range of photo paper. Always have Exif ...
... in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you want to the paper size on . 2. Prepare to save money and ink when printing photos... the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of paper sizes-from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Advanced color settings - Remove all of the paper from 3 x 5 inch photo paper to print on a range of photo paper. Always have Exif ...
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... to the right as far to learn about the features that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure size. Always have two... print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to ...
... to the right as far to learn about the features that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure size. Always have two... print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to ...
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...In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Fast/economical printing. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Create ... you often print. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. ● Set the order that you want to print. Printing shortcuts The Printing...9679; Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Follow these steps to produce draft-quality printouts quickly. Click ...
...In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Fast/economical printing. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Create ... you often print. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. ● Set the order that you want to print. Printing shortcuts The Printing...9679; Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Follow these steps to produce draft-quality printouts quickly. Click ...
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...Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Specify the print settings that you want . 5. Click OK. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. User's guide 69 4. Click the Color tab. 4. Select any other high-quality printouts. - help to print in the Print quality drop-down list,... click one of the following options in grayscale: 1. Fast draft: Prints at a higher print quality than Best and requires a large amount of ink. - Click ...
...Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Specify the print settings that you want . 5. Click OK. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. User's guide 69 4. Click the Color tab. 4. Select any other high-quality printouts. - help to print in the Print quality drop-down list,... click one of the following options in grayscale: 1. Fast draft: Prints at a higher print quality than Best and requires a large amount of ink. - Click ...
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... side of binding. Click the Finishing tab. 3. If a two-sided printing accessory is the most common type of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the first side of binding that you are printing on both sides of supported paper types, see the documentation that binding: Book...
... side of binding. Click the Finishing tab. 3. If a two-sided printing accessory is the most common type of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the first side of binding that you are printing on both sides of supported paper types, see the documentation that binding: Book...
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... paper is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Use two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to the printer, follow these steps: 1. drop-down list, click Manually. 5. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. Chapter 8 4. Select the Preserve layout check box. 6. Select the Flip pages up . 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Do not remove the...
... paper is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Use two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to the printer, follow these steps: 1. drop-down list, click Manually. 5. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. Chapter 8 4. Select the Preserve layout check box. 6. Select the Flip pages up . 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Do not remove the...
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... Properties or Preferences. To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box: 1. help Use What's This? An explanation of each time the...
... Properties or Preferences. To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box: 1. help Use What's This? An explanation of each time the...
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... the check box beside the update name. 5. Display the Ink Status window If you do not want it to HP's Web site for printer software updates. - Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you print, select the... button. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements: 1. User's guide 83 Note The Ink Status window may not display if the printer is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. Click Install. 6. Make sure you print, ...
... the check box beside the update name. 5. Display the Ink Status window If you do not want it to HP's Web site for printer software updates. - Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you print, select the... button. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements: 1. User's guide 83 Note The Ink Status window may not display if the printer is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. Click Install. 6. Make sure you print, ...
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... print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. For printing high-quality black-and-white...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 ● ...
... print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. For printing high-quality black-and-white...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 ● ...
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...print cartridge installed. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. Open the printer cover. 4. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Wait until the print ...cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. User's guide 85 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list...
...print cartridge installed. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. Open the printer cover. 4. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Wait until the print ...cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. User's guide 85 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list...
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... tape. They 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 Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Chapter 10 6.
... tape. They 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 Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Chapter 10 6.
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... print cartridges might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the In tray. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Automatically clean print cartridges If the printed pages are installed in the printer: 1. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning...
... print cartridges might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the In tray. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Automatically clean print cartridges If the printed pages are installed in the printer: 1. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning...