Network Guide
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... name on the network. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-...
... name on the network. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Hardware The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-...
Network Guide
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... connected to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be problematic depending on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) that you can be on the same subnet...
... connected to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be problematic depending on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS) that you can be on the same subnet...
Network Guide
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... wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses and the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. WEP: Find the WEP ...key(s) - On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point ...
... wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses and the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. WEP: Find the WEP ...key(s) - On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Configure the printer for the network Wireless Access Point ...
Network Guide
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..., and then enter the static IP address you are connecting the printer to the printer in the list of the printer is turned on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to a wireless network, click Wireless (802.11), and then click the...
..., and then enter the static IP address you are connecting the printer to the printer in the list of the printer is turned on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to a wireless network, click Wireless (802.11), and then click the...
Network Guide
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... Command. 2. If the cable connections are not on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions about connecting the printer to the network: ● Disable any software firewall running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to disable the firewall during...
... Command. 2. If the cable connections are not on the same subnet. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions about connecting the printer to the network: ● Disable any software firewall running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to disable the firewall during...
Network Guide
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... cordless phone or microwave oven is within range of the printer to configure the printer for the WAP or router, see the documentation that do not match. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the... following conditions: - Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page. 2. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the...
... cordless phone or microwave oven is within range of the printer to configure the printer for the WAP or router, see the documentation that do not match. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the... following conditions: - Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page. 2. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the...
Network Guide
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... software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. If the computer is on the same subnet. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet..., move the printer to the printer. If the first set of a larger network. Select Airport in the IP addresses are...
... software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. If the computer is on the same subnet. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet..., move the printer to the printer. If the first set of a larger network. Select Airport in the IP addresses are...
Network Guide
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... with Windows XP does not interfere with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the computer has a software firewall other than the...
... with Windows XP does not interfere with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series To find the IP address on a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the computer has a software firewall other than the...
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... are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, if the computer IP address begins...
... are not on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is installed on a Windows computer: 1. If the computer and the printer are not on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series For example, if the computer IP address begins...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...Set the auto-off feature 115 Align the print cartridges 116 Calibrate color ...116 Automatically clean print cartridges 116 Print a test page 116 View estimated ink levels 116 Maintain the printer body 117 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 117 Manually clean... 121 Ethernet problems 121 Wireless communication problems 123 Printer does not print 127 Paper jam ...128 Paper problems 129 Paper mismatch 130 Printer is stalled 131 Print cartridge problems 132 Photos do not print correctly 133 2 HP Deskjet 6980 series Posters ...85 Iron-on transfers 86 Banners ...88...
...Set the auto-off feature 115 Align the print cartridges 116 Calibrate color ...116 Automatically clean print cartridges 116 Print a test page 116 View estimated ink levels 116 Maintain the printer body 117 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 117 Manually clean... 121 Ethernet problems 121 Wireless communication problems 123 Printer does not print 127 Paper jam ...128 Paper problems 129 Paper mismatch 130 Printer is stalled 131 Print cartridge problems 132 Photos do not print correctly 133 2 HP Deskjet 6980 series Posters ...85 Iron-on transfers 86 Banners ...88...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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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 6980 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 6980 series
User Guide - Windows 2000
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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 6980 series 3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor 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 6980 series 3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.
User Guide - Windows 2000
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It can manually turn the printer off by pressing and holding the Power button 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series The Power light flashes when the printer is designed with an auto-off feature that, when set up a wireless connection with the radio on) and turns back on and off. Caution ...Always use the Power button to turn the printer on after you visual cues about...
It can manually turn the printer off by pressing and holding the Power button 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series The Power light flashes when the printer is designed with an auto-off feature that, when set up a wireless connection with the radio on) and turns back on and off. Caution ...Always use the Power button to turn the printer on after you visual cues about...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When a PictBridge-compatible...
... and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When a PictBridge-compatible...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...HP Deskjet 6980 series Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print 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... number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Colors print as grayscale. If...
...HP Deskjet 6980 series Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print 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... number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Colors print as grayscale. If...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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... that came with a USB connection, you can later change a USB connection to connect the printer. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note For optimal performance and security in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow . Unplug... the USB connection from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the printer with the printer. To change to use a USB...
... that came with a USB connection, you can later change a USB connection to connect the printer. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note For optimal performance and security in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow . Unplug... the USB connection from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the printer with the printer. To change to use a USB...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...maximum speed of 54 megabits per second (Mb/s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you can be used with a desktop computer USB adapter that allows you to configure the adapter for a wireless network. Adapters and access... emerging wireless networking technology that can use of 11 Mb/s. An infrastructure network requires the use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP) in the 5 GHz frequency band and offers communication speeds similar to an Ethernet ...
...maximum speed of 54 megabits per second (Mb/s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series If you can be used with a desktop computer USB adapter that allows you to configure the adapter for a wireless network. Adapters and access... emerging wireless networking technology that can use of 11 Mb/s. An infrastructure network requires the use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP) in the 5 GHz frequency band and offers communication speeds similar to an Ethernet ...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to 802.11g. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. If you connect the printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that includes a wireless access point. ●...if you do not want to invest in the Setup Guide. ● Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as computers and printers) on the network without the use of network security, and slower network performance than with an access point. The infrastructure ...
...the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to 802.11g. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. If you connect the printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that includes a wireless access point. ●...if you do not want to invest in the Setup Guide. ● Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as computers and printers) on the network without the use of network security, and slower network performance than with an access point. The infrastructure ...
User Guide - Windows 2000
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...simple. Mixed wired and wireless networks Wireless devices often exist on the network. For example, a simple infrastructure wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer communicating through a Wireless Access Point (WAP). In this case, a WAP is connected to the main network by an Ethernet cable plugged into the WAP's WAN... the Ethernet cable, while the wireless devices communicate with one another. Chapter 4 For example, a simple ad hoc wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer communicating directly with the WAP over radio waves. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...simple. Mixed wired and wireless networks Wireless devices often exist on the network. For example, a simple infrastructure wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer communicating through a Wireless Access Point (WAP). In this case, a WAP is connected to the main network by an Ethernet cable plugged into the WAP's WAN... the Ethernet cable, while the wireless devices communicate with one another. Chapter 4 For example, a simple ad hoc wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer communicating directly with the WAP over radio waves. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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... name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)," identifies a particular wireless network. Caution To prevent other users from network_1. 26 HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer is configured for network_1 The printer's network name (SSID) setting has been configured for the other words, the printer can only communicate to identify overlapping wireless networks. The network name for network_1. The...
... name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)," identifies a particular wireless network. Caution To prevent other users from network_1. 26 HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer is configured for network_1 The printer's network name (SSID) setting has been configured for the other words, the printer can only communicate to identify overlapping wireless networks. The network name for network_1. The...