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.../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 photo print cartridge 44 Exif Print ...45 Store and handle photo paper 45 ...
.../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 photo print cartridge 44 Exif Print ...45 Store and handle photo paper 45 ...
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... 84 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 ... Paper 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 Printing...
... 84 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 ... Paper 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 Printing...
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Contents Print quality is poor 107 Document is misprinted 109 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...
Contents Print quality is poor 107 Document is misprinted 109 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...
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1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Optional accessories ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 6940 series
1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Optional accessories ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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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 specially-formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade .... ● Photo/envelope feeder: Use the photo/envelope feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet...
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 specially-formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade .... ● Photo/envelope feeder: Use the photo/envelope feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet...
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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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.... Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series You can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Network light 5 Report Page...
.... Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series You can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Network light 5 Report Page...
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...is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer power cord from the electrical source. When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Note Energy ...consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then disconnecting the end of the print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights User's guide 9 Print Cancel button Pressing the...
...is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer power cord from the electrical source. When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Note Energy ...consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then disconnecting the end of the print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights User's guide 9 Print Cancel button Pressing the...
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The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The right status light represents the print cartridge that is illuminated. The light ... black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on ink. - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo...
The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The right status light represents the print cartridge that is illuminated. The light ... black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on ink. - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo...
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Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 1 In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1 Paper-width guide 2 Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. when printing from the camera. User's guide 11 If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray.
Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 1 In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1 Paper-width guide 2 Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. when printing from the camera. User's guide 11 If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray.
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Gently push the photo paper into the printer as far as it will comfortably go without bending. 3. Push the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . Insert the ...
Gently push the photo paper into the printer as far as it will comfortably go without bending. 3. Push the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . Insert the ...
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... for the print cartridge selection number. Print the postcard. Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.... The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the tri-color print cartridge. User's guide 15 Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4.
... for the print cartridge selection number. Print the postcard. Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.... The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the tri-color print cartridge. User's guide 15 Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4.
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...cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box:...ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can find the selection number in ink-backup mode. 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
...cartridge cradle. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box:...ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can find the selection number in ink-backup mode. 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
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...type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer software. The sensor also checks the paper width to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and...mode Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, such as when a baby is sleeping nearby, or when clients are different, the printer warns you do not waste a sheet of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. To resume normal printing ...
...type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer software. The sensor also checks the paper width to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and...mode Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, such as when a baby is sleeping nearby, or when clients are different, the printer warns you do not waste a sheet of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. To resume normal printing ...
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... connect to a network, you must be packaged with the printer. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The computer must change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with a USB connection, and later decided to set...
... connect to a network, you must be packaged with the printer. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The computer must change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with a USB connection, and later decided to set...
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...switch monitors and directs network traffic in order to communicate directly with one another in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to communicate with one another . Hubs, switches, and routers can act as firewalls and DHCP. Other devices on a...traffic, a switch minimizes collisions and maximizes speed. ● Routers primarily connect different networks (for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. A router can look similar, but there are important differences: ● Hubs are...
...switch monitors and directs network traffic in order to communicate directly with one another in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to communicate with one another . Hubs, switches, and routers can act as firewalls and DHCP. Other devices on a...traffic, a switch minimizes collisions and maximizes speed. ● Routers primarily connect different networks (for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. A router can look similar, but there are important differences: ● Hubs are...
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... 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one and each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Most networks use a popular protocol called a protocol. A gateway can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users. The printer is a different number of wires in the order received. IP address Each device on a network...
... 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one and each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Most networks use a popular protocol called a protocol. A gateway can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users. The printer is a different number of wires in the order received. IP address Each device on a network...
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... to a hub. Chapter 4 This example looks similar to an available port on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ethernet network without an Internet connection In this configuration. First you must connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. The hub is a two-part process. Connect the Ethernet cable to the first...
... to a hub. Chapter 4 This example looks similar to an available port on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ethernet network without an Internet connection In this configuration. First you must connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. The hub is a two-part process. Connect the Ethernet cable to the first...
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...the following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on the same subnet. Connect the Ethernet cable to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the type of router used . Print an HP Report page. 7. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic ...depending on . - Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through...
...the following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on the same subnet. Connect the Ethernet cable to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the type of router used . Print an HP Report page. 7. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic ...depending on . - Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through...
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... installation Follow these steps to install the printer software on . Follow the onscreen instructions. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM... drive. 3. State of the Link light On State of the printer's Ethernet connection. Off Not connected...
... installation Follow these steps to install the printer software on . Follow the onscreen instructions. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM... drive. 3. State of the Link light On State of the printer's Ethernet connection. Off Not connected...