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... and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written permission of this material is subject to other countries. Touching these parts results in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Acknowledgements Microsoft, Windows, and Windows XP are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used by its proprietor and...
... and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written permission of this material is subject to other countries. Touching these parts results in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Acknowledgements Microsoft, Windows, and Windows XP are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used by its proprietor and...
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... requested by HP Service and Support. Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on. Printer installation across ...subnet. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that the printer and the computer are powered 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 (...
... requested by HP Service and Support. Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on. Printer installation across ...subnet. Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that the printer and the computer are powered 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 (...
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... 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 print cartridges 117... 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...
... 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 print cartridges 117... 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...
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... the Quiet Mode button when you require quieter printing such as with a baby sleeping or a client in vivid colors that is equipped with HP Real Life technologies. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in networking capabilities: Connect to either... a wireless network without a cable using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to conveniently print single envelopes, photos, or postcards. ● Bluetooth printing: Print images without using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5
... the Quiet Mode button when you require quieter printing such as with a baby sleeping or a client in vivid colors that is equipped with HP Real Life technologies. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in networking capabilities: Connect to either... a wireless network without a cable using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to conveniently print single envelopes, photos, or postcards. ● Bluetooth printing: Print images without using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5
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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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... that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. The left side of the print cartridge cradle. The printer Power light flashes 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 That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The light is on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the ...
... that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. The left side of the print cartridge cradle. The printer Power light flashes 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 That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The light is on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the ...
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... using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 You can operate in three places: ● Selection...
... using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 You can operate in three places: ● Selection...
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...9679; Visit HP's Web site for support information and to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on. Use the printer's EWS to... It is wrong with the PictBridge connection. Printer installation across subnets can be requested by HP Service and Support. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer is set to the network. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 4 (continued) Item Meaning networks...
...9679; Visit HP's Web site for support information and to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on. Use the printer's EWS to... It is wrong with the PictBridge connection. Printer installation across subnets can be requested by HP Service and Support. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer is set to the network. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 4 (continued) Item Meaning networks...
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Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. Store and handle photo paper Follow these steps to create quality photos with less ink. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in an application that you want, and then click OK. In the Type is printed on. Store the packaged ... plan to maintain the quality of the photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo paper type. 5. The paper might start to Best or Maximum dpi. 68 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select any unused photo paper to Normal. When you...
Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. Store and handle photo paper Follow these steps to create quality photos with less ink. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in an application that you want, and then click OK. In the Type is printed on. Store the packaged ... plan to maintain the quality of the photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo paper type. 5. The paper might start to Best or Maximum dpi. 68 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select any unused photo paper to Normal. When you...
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... paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Select the Flip pages up check box. 7. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is... printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed. 100 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click the Finishing tab. 3. Chapter 8 After the first side...
... paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Select the Flip pages up check box. 7. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is... printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed. 100 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click the Finishing tab. 3. Chapter 8 After the first side...
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... XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. The printer properties dialog box is displayed. 110 HP Deskjet 6980 series Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you print, select the Do not show the Ink Status window but now want the Ink Status window to display a list of the...
... XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. The printer properties dialog box is displayed. 110 HP Deskjet 6980 series Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you print, select the Do not show the Ink Status window but now want the Ink Status window to display a list of the...
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... label with the tri-color print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in the left side of the cradle in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 112 HP Deskjet 6980 series You can find ... 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 ...
... label with the tri-color print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in the left side of the cradle in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 112 HP Deskjet 6980 series You can find ... 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 ...
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Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Chapter 10 6. 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. 114 HP Deskjet 6980 series Do not remove the...
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Chapter 10 6. 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. 114 HP Deskjet 6980 series Do not remove the...
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.... Automatically clean print cartridges If the printed pages are not low on ink or might be cleaned. If the documents are installed in the printer. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer: 116 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen...
.... Automatically clean print cartridges If the printed pages are not low on ink or might be cleaned. If the documents are installed in the printer. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer: 116 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen...
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... moisten a cotton swab with the photo print cartridge. 118 HP Deskjet 6980 series Maintain print cartridges The following tips will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Chapter 10 Prepare to store print cartridges. Store print...
... moisten a cotton swab with the photo print cartridge. 118 HP Deskjet 6980 series Maintain print cartridges The following tips will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Chapter 10 Prepare to store print cartridges. Store print...
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...print cartridge error message, one of print cartridges that was named in the printer. To verify that came with one or both of print cartridge selection numbers. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or ... If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. Reinstall the print cartridge. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is solved. 132 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...print cartridge error message, one of print cartridges that was named in the printer. To verify that came with one or both of print cartridge selection numbers. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or ... If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. Reinstall the print cartridge. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is solved. 132 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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... ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. If colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photos appear tinted or incorrect, follow this procedure: 1. Reprint the photo. 134 HP Deskjet 6980... series Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of the paper. Verify that the paper bends or curls. Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box. If colors continue to step 2. 2. If neither...
... ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. If colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photos appear tinted or incorrect, follow this procedure: 1. Reprint the photo. 134 HP Deskjet 6980... series Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of the paper. Verify that the paper bends or curls. Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box. If colors continue to step 2. 2. If neither...
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When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. Click OK. 7. Click OK, and then click ... the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Move the printer out of the paper. 3. Adjust the ink volume and dry time 1. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Less or More. 6. Do not select Automatic. 4. Reprint the document. 140 HP Deskjet 6980 series Too much or too little ink appears on the page If too much...
When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. Click OK. 7. Click OK, and then click ... the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Move the printer out of the paper. 3. Adjust the ink volume and dry time 1. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Less or More. 6. Do not select Automatic. 4. Reprint the document. 140 HP Deskjet 6980 series Too much or too little ink appears on the page If too much...
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..., but it indicates that exists. 146 HP Deskjet 6980 series Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you receive this error message, make sure that the protective piece of the print cartridge cradle. "Printing in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that the print cartridge is initiated.... correct print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the USB cable is not greater than 5 meters (approximately 16 feet, 5 inches) in the wrong slot" If you are printing a document. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle...
..., but it indicates that exists. 146 HP Deskjet 6980 series Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you receive this error message, make sure that the protective piece of the print cartridge cradle. "Printing in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that the print cartridge is initiated.... correct print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the USB cable is not greater than 5 meters (approximately 16 feet, 5 inches) in the wrong slot" If you are printing a document. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle...
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... is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. 2. Press the Power button to restart the printer. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, and then press the Power button to turn on and not flashing ● Check to see if a...color print cartridge, which is on ink, press the Resume button. Manually clean the print cartridge. One of the print cartridge cradle. Document prints slowly Multiple software programs are open The computer resources are printing Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents. 148 HP Deskjet 6980...
... is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. 2. Press the Power button to restart the printer. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, and then press the Power button to turn on and not flashing ● Check to see if a...color print cartridge, which is on ink, press the Resume button. Manually clean the print cartridge. One of the print cartridge cradle. Document prints slowly Multiple software programs are open The computer resources are printing Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents. 148 HP Deskjet 6980...