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...color blind, colored buttons and tabs used by users with disabilities. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be construed as the HP printer or printer. Terms The HP Deskjet printer...such products and services. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Accessibility The HP printer provides a number of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Mobility For users with ...
...color blind, colored buttons and tabs used by users with disabilities. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be construed as the HP printer or printer. Terms The HP Deskjet printer...such products and services. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Accessibility The HP printer provides a number of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Mobility For users with ...
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... connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to obtain valid settings. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide...
... connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to obtain valid settings. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide...
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... last turned on a network. The last known error to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The EWS provides a simple way to a digital camera. ● Error: Something...
... last turned on a network. The last known error to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The EWS provides a simple way to a digital camera. ● Error: Something...
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...router, and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 3. If either of the computer. Note Verify the printer URL is not true, connect an Ethernet cable to print an HP Report page. 2. Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. Change wireless security settings If you ...change the wireless security settings for the wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings. Launch...
...router, and then repeat steps 1 and 2. 3. If either of the computer. Note Verify the printer URL is not true, connect an Ethernet cable to print an HP Report page. 2. Enter the printer URL in the browser address box, and then press Enter. Change wireless security settings If you ...change the wireless security settings for the wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings. Launch...
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...(WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to print an HP Report page. 3. If you assigned to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the...each item. 8. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to an Ethernet port on the front of accepted IP addresses. When the Network light on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the DNS Address ...
...(WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Note After installing the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. Chapter 1 Assign the static IP address Follow these steps to print an HP Report page. 3. If you assigned to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for the...each item. 8. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to an Ethernet port on the front of accepted IP addresses. When the Network light on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the DNS Address ...
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...this section: ● All cable connections to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the topics in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including... virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find ...
...this section: ● All cable connections to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the topics in the In tray, and the print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including... virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are closed or disabled. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find ...
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...Page button on a Windows computer: 1. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with 10, then the...enter Command. 2. Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any software firewall running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to print an HP Report page. If the cable connections are not on the computer, re...
...Page button on a Windows computer: 1. Type ipconfig at the command prompt, and then press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be problematic. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with 10, then the...enter Command. 2. Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any software firewall running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to print an HP Report page. If the cable connections are not on the computer, re...
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... network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. Enter the printer MAC address for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by... Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to configure the printer for the printer. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page. 2. Open the configuration utility for the WAP or ...
... network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. Enter the printer MAC address for the network. ● The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by... Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to configure the printer for the printer. Check the Signal Strength indicated on the HP Report page. 2. Open the configuration utility for the WAP or ...
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...on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. If the printer still does not print, try the following solutions: ● Network authentication protocol is not supported by the printer. Network... Guide 17 Under the Connections heading click Wireless (802.11). 5. The network to which you might block access to the printer after connecting the printer to print. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on...
...on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. If the printer still does not print, try the following solutions: ● Network authentication protocol is not supported by the printer. Network... Guide 17 Under the Connections heading click Wireless (802.11). 5. The network to which you might block access to the printer after connecting the printer to print. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on...
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...3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any of the printer to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer... and the printer are closed or disabled. Then try one of the printer. Check the Network light ...
...3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection During installation The following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Disable any of the printer to print an HP Report page. If the Network light is not illuminated, the printer is loaded in this section: ● All cable connections to the computer... and the printer are closed or disabled. Then try one of the printer. Check the Network light ...
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... light on the front of the printer. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer is selected in the application from ...which you are attempting to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP...
... light on the front of the printer. Network Guide 23 After software installation Printer does not print If the printer does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is loaded with paper. ● The printer is selected in the application from ...which you are attempting to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP...
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... the network, and then click the Apply button. 7. Under the Connections heading, click Wired (802.3). 5. Press the printer Report Page button to check the printer network settings listed on the HP Report page against the actual settings for the network hub, switch, or router, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on ... help opening the EWS, see the documentation that came with the hub, switch, or router. 2. Network settings have changed Follow these steps to print an HP Report page. 9. Open the configuration utility for the network hub, switch, or router and find the network settings.
... the network, and then click the Apply button. 7. Under the Connections heading, click Wired (802.3). 5. Press the printer Report Page button to check the printer network settings listed on the HP Report page against the actual settings for the network hub, switch, or router, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on ... help opening the EWS, see the documentation that came with the hub, switch, or router. 2. Network settings have changed Follow these steps to print an HP Report page. 9. Open the configuration utility for the network hub, switch, or router and find the network settings.
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User Guide - Windows 2000
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... to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wireless networking 19 Wired Ethernet networking 47 Bluetooth wireless printing 53 HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing 57 5 Print photos...59 Print borderless photos 59 Print photos with a border 61 HP Real Life technologies 63 Photo print cartridge 64 Maximum dpi ...64 Advanced color settings 65 Color management 66 Gray photo print cartridge 67 Exif Print ...67 Store...
... to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wireless networking 19 Wired Ethernet networking 47 Bluetooth wireless printing 53 HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing 57 5 Print photos...59 Print borderless photos 59 Print photos with a border 61 HP Real Life technologies 63 Photo print cartridge 64 Maximum dpi ...64 Advanced color settings 65 Color management 66 Gray photo print cartridge 67 Exif Print ...67 Store...
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... ink from your skin and clothing 117 Manually clean print cartridges 117 Maintain print cartridges 118 Printer Toolbox 119 11 Troubleshooting 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
... ink from your skin and clothing 117 Manually clean print cartridges 117 Maintain print cartridges 118 Printer Toolbox 119 11 Troubleshooting 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
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... 139 Document is misprinted 140 Problems with borderless documents 141 Error messages 145 Printer lights are on or flashing 147 Document prints slowly 148 If you continue to have problems 149 HP support process 149 12 Accessories...151 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 151 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 159 Auto Two-Sided...
... 139 Document is misprinted 140 Problems with borderless documents 141 Error messages 145 Printer lights are on or flashing 147 Document prints slowly 148 If you continue to have problems 149 HP support process 149 12 Accessories...151 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 151 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 159 Auto Two-Sided...
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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
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...devices to the printer without a cable using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with a six-inkphoto print cartridge (purchased separately... printer's paper-handling capability. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from the back of a button. ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature...
...devices to the printer without a cable using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with a six-inkphoto print cartridge (purchased separately... printer's paper-handling capability. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from the back of a button. ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature...
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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.
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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 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 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 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) User's guide 7