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... ink levels 76 Maintain the printer body 77 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 77 Manually clean print cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 Troubleshooting 81 Ethernet problems 81 Printer does not print 83 Paper jam ...84 Paper problems ...86 Paper mismatch ...87 Printer is... with borderless documents 96 Error messages 100 Printer lights are on or flashing 101 Document prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... ink levels 76 Maintain the printer body 77 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 77 Manually clean print cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 Troubleshooting 81 Ethernet problems 81 Printer does not print 83 Paper jam ...84 Paper problems ...86 Paper mismatch ...87 Printer is... with borderless documents 96 Error messages 100 Printer lights are on or flashing 101 Document prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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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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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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... printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Network light 5 Report Page button 6 Print Cartridge Status lights For a description of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer lights give you press the Power button. In this mode, the printer continues to the printer. It can manually turn on and...
... printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Network light 5 Report Page button 6 Print Cartridge Status lights For a description of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer lights give you press the Power button. In this mode, the printer continues to the printer. It can manually turn on and...
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... correctly, the green Connection light is low on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - The light is on and...
... correctly, the green Connection light is low on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - The light is on and...
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... you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop , and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray. 12 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop , and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray. 12 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . 14 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print the photo. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comforly go . 4. Chapter 3 3.
Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . 14 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print the photo. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comforly go . 4. Chapter 3 3.
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... Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer...one print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color ...
... Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer...one print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color ...
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... networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer connects to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series To change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you must change how the printer is accessed. The Setup Wizard begins. 4. Wired Ethernet networking...
... networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer connects to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series To change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you must change how the printer is accessed. The Setup Wizard begins. 4. Wired Ethernet networking...
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... with a unique IP address. Most networks use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a "language" called TCP/IP.
... with a unique IP address. Most networks use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a "language" called TCP/IP.
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Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. Ethernet network without a gateway This example looks similar to obtain ... printer is powered on an Ethernet network is directly connected to the network. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Devices use a gateway to manage the network's Internet access in this example, the network devices are connected to an Ethernet network: 1. Chapter 4 computer uses...
Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. Ethernet network without a gateway This example looks similar to obtain ... printer is powered on an Ethernet network is directly connected to the network. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Devices use a gateway to manage the network's Internet access in this example, the network devices are connected to an Ethernet network: 1. Chapter 4 computer uses...
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... has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet network and powered on. Caution It is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network. 4. Printer installation across subnets can be on the same subnet. Off Not connected to install an...
... has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet network and powered on. Caution It is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network. 4. Printer installation across subnets can be on the same subnet. Off Not connected to install an...
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...) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is English. Follow these steps to an Ethernet network. If the printer has just been...
...) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is English. Follow these steps to an Ethernet network. If the printer has just been...
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... camera. ● Error: Something is used by Apple Rendezvous to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series PictBridge Last The last known error to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Chapter 4 (continued) Item ...Admin Password Link Config Meaning This name is wrong with the PictBridge connection. Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Use the printer's EWS to manage the printer on . Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS)...
... camera. ● Error: Something is used by Apple Rendezvous to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series PictBridge Last The last known error to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Chapter 4 (continued) Item ...Admin Password Link Config Meaning This name is wrong with the PictBridge connection. Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Use the printer's EWS to manage the printer on . Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS)...
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... device address of security set for the printer connected by Bluetooth. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series The level of the printer can print to it. Resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web server (EWS) administrator...
... device address of security set for the printer connected by Bluetooth. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series The level of the printer can print to it. Resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web server (EWS) administrator...
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... Windows documentation. The IP address is displayed on a network. The printer's MAC address is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series An Ethernet network is TCP/IP. For example, 1 Mb/s equals 1,000,000 bits per second (or 125,000 bytes per second): The... measure for a device on the HP Report page. n o p Packet: A message sent from one another. Internet Sharing: A Macintosh OSX program that allows a computer to act as a gateway ...
... Windows documentation. The IP address is displayed on a network. The printer's MAC address is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series An Ethernet network is TCP/IP. For example, 1 Mb/s equals 1,000,000 bits per second (or 125,000 bytes per second): The... measure for a device on the HP Report page. n o p Packet: A message sent from one another. Internet Sharing: A Macintosh OSX program that allows a computer to act as a gateway ...
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... page. Configure Bluetooth settings The method to configure Bluetooth settings for the printer depends on the device. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the instructions that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same: 1. Have the device search for...
... page. Configure Bluetooth settings The method to configure Bluetooth settings for the printer depends on the device. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the instructions that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same: 1. Have the device search for...
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Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: - Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to the printer. Deselect the check box for the printer not to it . -
Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: - Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to the printer. Deselect the check box for the printer not to it . -
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... tab to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. Select any other print settings that you are using photo paper with the side to be printed on photo paper... Maximum dpi 5. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Chapter 5 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, replace the Out tray. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. If you printed on facing down. Paper Type: Automatic or the...
... tab to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. Select any other print settings that you are using photo paper with the side to be printed on photo paper... Maximum dpi 5. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Chapter 5 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, replace the Out tray. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. If you printed on facing down. Paper Type: Automatic or the...
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... size - Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type - Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of the...the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Select any other print settings that you to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Chapter 5 1 Small photos 2 Large ...
... size - Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type - Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of the...the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Select any other print settings that you to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Chapter 5 1 Small photos 2 Large ...