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Contents 1 Welcome...4 2 Special features...5 3 Get started...6 Printer features ...6 Buttons and lights 8 Paper trays ...11 Photo/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 18 Bluetooth wireless printing 33 5 Print photos...37 Print borderless photos 37 Print photos with a border 39 HP Real Life technologies 40 Photo print cartridge 41 Maximum dpi ...42 Color options ...42 Advanced color management 43 Gray photo print cartridge 43 Print black...
Contents 1 Welcome...4 2 Special features...5 3 Get started...6 Printer features ...6 Buttons and lights 8 Paper trays ...11 Photo/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 18 Bluetooth wireless printing 33 5 Print photos...37 Print borderless photos 37 Print photos with a border 39 HP Real Life technologies 40 Photo print cartridge 41 Maximum dpi ...42 Color options ...42 Advanced color management 43 Gray photo print cartridge 43 Print black...
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... 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 ...print correctly 94 Print quality is poor 94 Document is misprinted 96 Problems 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
... 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 ...print correctly 94 Print quality is poor 94 Document is misprinted 96 Problems 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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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing,... Inks deliver true-to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without using Bluetooth. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to a wired network without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing ...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing,... Inks deliver true-to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to the printer without using Bluetooth. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to a wired network without a cable connection. ● Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing ...
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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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... ● Report Page button ● Network light Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on and off. It can manually turn the printer on automatically when print jobs are sent to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution Always use the Power button to ... less than one watt of power and turns back on and off. In this mode, the printer continues to the printer. The Power light flashes when the printer is manually turned off by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds. Chapter 3 Optional accessories (continued)...
... ● Report Page button ● Network light Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on and off. It can manually turn the printer on automatically when print jobs are sent to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution Always use the Power button to ... less than one watt of power and turns back on and off. In this mode, the printer continues to the printer. The Power light flashes when the printer is manually turned off by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds. Chapter 3 Optional accessories (continued)...
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... 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 Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer power cord from the electrical source. Resume button The Resume... light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. Print Cancel button Pressing the...
... 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 Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer power cord from the electrical source. Resume button The Resume... light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. Print Cancel button Pressing the...
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The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The right status light represents the print cartridge that is low on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or... gray photo print cartridge is installed on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a ...
The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The right status light represents the print cartridge that is low on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or... gray photo print cartridge is installed on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a ...
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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. User's guide 11 If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray. the camera.
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. User's guide 11 If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray. the camera.
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The result is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. Direct sunlight can be used in Normal, ... the Quiet mode feature when you so that media. By activating Quiet mode, the speed and sound level of paper. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer software. The sensor also checks the paper width to start printing, and automatic optimal print...
The result is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. Direct sunlight can be used in Normal, ... the Quiet mode feature when you so that media. By activating Quiet mode, the speed and sound level of paper. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer software. The sensor also checks the paper width to start printing, and automatic optimal print...
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... install the printer on the network plug into the hub in order to communicate with one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ●...
... install the printer on the network plug into the hub in order to communicate with one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ●...
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...still off, verify the following items: - Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of router used. Do one of the Link light On Task Go to the network. ● The printer is powered on and functioning properly. ● All computers on the type of the printer....following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on. ● The network hub, switch, or router is installed on . - Print an HP Report page. 7. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4. Printer installation across subnets can be on each computer that use the printer. Note Do not plug the ...
...still off, verify the following items: - Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of router used. Do one of the Link light On Task Go to the network. ● The printer is powered on and functioning properly. ● All computers on the type of the printer....following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on. ● The network hub, switch, or router is installed on . - Print an HP Report page. 7. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4. Printer installation across subnets can be on each computer that use the printer. Note Do not plug the ...
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...across subnets can be on the type of the printer On Connected to an Ethernet network or powered off. Ethernet lights The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer driver on the computer. Follow the steps below. Caution It is recommended that ...the printer software on the computer: 1. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series State of the Link light State of router used. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is connected to print...
...across subnets can be on the type of the printer On Connected to an Ethernet network or powered off. Ethernet lights The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer driver on the computer. Follow the steps below. Caution It is recommended that ...the printer software on the computer: 1. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series State of the Link light State of router used. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is connected to print...
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...the Activity State of the printer network connection Connected to an Ethernet network. Status of the icon On Status of the printer light Flashing Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print... an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory default settings 1 Report Page button Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Off Not receiving or transmitting ...
...the Activity State of the printer network connection Connected to an Ethernet network. Status of the icon On Status of the printer light Flashing Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print... an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory default settings 1 Report Page button Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Off Not receiving or transmitting ...
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...: The appropriate orientation 2. Source: Upper tray - Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type - Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, replace the Out tray. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Paper...
...: The appropriate orientation 2. Source: Upper tray - Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type - Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, replace the Out tray. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Paper...
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...Note To protect a print cartridge when it is not in conjunction with the printer. User's guide 41 Use HP Real Life technologies Choose from the following items: ● Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of smoothing for the image automatically. ● Auto Red-eye Removal:... Click On to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Auto to allow the...
...Note To protect a print cartridge when it is not in conjunction with the printer. User's guide 41 Use HP Real Life technologies Choose from the following items: ● Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of smoothing for the image automatically. ● Auto Red-eye Removal:... Click On to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Auto to allow the...
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... Out tray. Remove all the way to the front USB port on facing down. 5. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the In tray, with the side to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera. See the documentation that came... on the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. Check the documentation that came with the camera to the printer, you can purchase an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter and print from the camera using the USB cable supplied with the camera. 8. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible...
... Out tray. Remove all the way to the front USB port on facing down. 5. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the In tray, with the side to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera. See the documentation that came... on the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. Check the documentation that came with the camera to the printer, you can purchase an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter and print from the camera using the USB cable supplied with the camera. 8. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible...
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... tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all of the printer. 1 Front USB port The light on . 2. For small photos, replace the Out tray. On steady The HP wireless printer adapter is discovering the HP wireless printer adapter. Chapter 6 Print photos from the printer. 5. For small photos, remove the... away from a Bluetooth camera 1. Follow the instructions in the In tray, with the digital camera to send photos to the printer. 48 HP Deskjet 6940 series Remove all the way to be printed on facing down. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. For large photos, lower...
... tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all of the printer. 1 Front USB port The light on . 2. For small photos, replace the Out tray. On steady The HP wireless printer adapter is discovering the HP wireless printer adapter. Chapter 6 Print photos from the printer. 5. For small photos, remove the... away from a Bluetooth camera 1. Follow the instructions in the In tray, with the digital camera to send photos to the printer. 48 HP Deskjet 6940 series Remove all the way to be printed on facing down. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. For large photos, lower...
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... sealed packages until you are removed from the printer, store them on the swab. 4. Touching the ink nozzles will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridge protector that comes with distilled water... no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the printer and is idle and quiet. 3. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Repeat this process until the print cartridge cradle moves to ...
... sealed packages until you are removed from the printer, store them on the swab. 4. Touching the ink nozzles will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridge protector that comes with distilled water... no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the printer and is idle and quiet. 3. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Repeat this process until the print cartridge cradle moves to ...
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...quality is poor ● Document is free of paper jams. Link light If the printer still does not print, then look at the Link light on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to have problems ● HP support process Ethernet problems The following : ● The printer is ...set up and powered on. ● The print cartridges are on the back of the printer: State of the Link light Task Flashing Resend the document, then look at the ...
...quality is poor ● Document is free of paper jams. Link light If the printer still does not print, then look at the Link light on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to have problems ● HP support process Ethernet problems The following : ● The printer is ...set up and powered on. ● The print cartridges are on the back of the printer: State of the Link light Task Flashing Resend the document, then look at the ...
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... the following: - A personal software firewall might block communication between the printer and the computer. Look at the Activity light on the back of the Activity light Flashing Task The Ethernet connection is operating correctly. Cannot open the printer's embedded web server (EWS) Verify the following:...hub, switch, or router is on and working properly. ● The printer is connected to the network 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 (continued) State of the Link light Task Off Verify the following: ● The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. ● The...
... the following: - A personal software firewall might block communication between the printer and the computer. Look at the Activity light on the back of the Activity light Flashing Task The Ethernet connection is operating correctly. Cannot open the printer's embedded web server (EWS) Verify the following:...hub, switch, or router is on and working properly. ● The printer is connected to the network 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 (continued) State of the Link light Task Off Verify the following: ● The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. ● The...