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...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 ...
...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 ...
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... 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 stalled ...87 Print cartridge problems 88 Photos do not print... 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
... 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 stalled ...87 Print cartridge problems 88 Photos do not print... 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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Contents Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 105 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 110 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 115 13 Supplies...125 Paper ...125 USB cables ...125 Accessories ...125 14 Specifications 126 Printer specifications 126 15 Environmental information 127 Environmental statement 127 Print cartridge recovery 128 User's guide 3
Contents Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 105 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 110 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 115 13 Supplies...125 Paper ...125 USB cables ...125 Accessories ...125 14 Specifications 126 Printer specifications 126 15 Environmental information 127 Environmental statement 127 Print cartridge recovery 128 User's guide 3
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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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... are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with Small Paper Tray to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing... Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: Purchase an Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
... are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with Small Paper Tray to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing... Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: Purchase an Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
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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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... and off . Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off , the printer uses less than one watt of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series When the printer is manually turned off might cause printer failure. The printer is processing. Chapter 3 Optional accessories (continued) Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet...
... and off . Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off , the printer uses less than one watt of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series When the printer is manually turned off might cause printer failure. The printer is processing. Chapter 3 Optional accessories (continued) Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet...
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Note Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then disconnecting the end of the print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights User's guide 9 When the problem is required, such as loading ... an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer power cord from the electrical source. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
Note Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then disconnecting the end of the print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights User's guide 9 When the problem is required, such as loading ... an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the printer power cord from the electrical source. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
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... side of the print cartridge cradle. The light is on ink. - That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The light flashes when...
... side of the print cartridge cradle. The light is on ink. - That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The light flashes when...
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User's guide 11 the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray. 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 the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray. 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.
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... ● Photos ● Postcards 1 Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope into the printer as far as it will comforly go without bending. 3. Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . Gently...
... ● Photos ● Postcards 1 Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope into the printer as far as it will comforly go without bending. 3. Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . Gently...
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... 15 Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. 3. Print cartridges Four print cartridges can be used in combination with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Print...
... 15 Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. 3. Print cartridges Four print cartridges can be used in combination with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Print...
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...a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge ...cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can find the selection ...
...a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge ...cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can find the selection ...
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... sensor. Direct sunlight can be used in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that you do not waste a sheet of paper. If the paper ...width is not available for that media. Caution Do not place the printer in the printer software. User's guide 17 To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain,...
... sensor. Direct sunlight can be used in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that you do not waste a sheet of paper. If the paper ...width is not available for that media. Caution Do not place the printer in the printer software. User's guide 17 To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain,...
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...change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on connecting the printer to set up the printer on the router, switch, or access point. 3. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network,...printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer connects to complete the network installation. For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series For instructions about connecting the printer with the printer...
...change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on connecting the printer to set up the printer on the router, switch, or access point. 3. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network,...printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer connects to complete the network installation. For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series For instructions about connecting the printer with the printer...
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...light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Ethernet basics The printer's built-in order to communicate with one another in order to allow each connected to a network hub,... network. Routers have an RJ-45 plug. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the Internet). Ethernet cables have network administration tools, such as computers and printers, are active. A hub does not manage the network. ● A switch allows devices on...
...light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Ethernet basics The printer's built-in order to communicate with one another in order to allow each connected to a network hub,... network. Routers have an RJ-45 plug. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the Internet). Ethernet cables have network administration tools, such as computers and printers, are active. A hub does not manage the network. ● A switch allows devices on...
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... the documentation that came with Mac OS X v10.2 and higher. Rendezvous allows you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is designed to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ethernet network examples To see some examples of computers and devices without any configuration. For more information...
... the documentation that came with Mac OS X v10.2 and higher. Rendezvous allows you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is designed to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ethernet network examples To see some examples of computers and devices without any configuration. For more information...
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... the fifth print job should wait a few minutes and then resend the print job. What you need for a wired network To connect the printer to a wired network, you need the following: ● A functional Ethernet network that includes an Ethernet router, switch, or a wireless access.... A Macintosh OSX computer on the end. Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway between the network and the Internet. The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users. For example, if five users each has a different connector. Ethernet network examples These are ...
... the fifth print job should wait a few minutes and then resend the print job. What you need for a wired network To connect the printer to a wired network, you need the following: ● A functional Ethernet network that includes an Ethernet router, switch, or a wireless access.... A Macintosh OSX computer on the end. Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway between the network and the Internet. The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users. For example, if five users each has a different connector. Ethernet network examples These are ...
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... recommend this example, the network devices are connected to viruses and guard against unwanted entry. The hub is a two-part process. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that came with the printer. 2. DSL or cable Internet connection without an Internet connection In this configuration. For...
... recommend this example, the network devices are connected to viruses and guard against unwanted entry. The hub is a two-part process. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that came with the printer. 2. DSL or cable Internet connection without an Internet connection In this configuration. For...
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...the back of the Link light On Task Go to the network. ● The printer is powered on and connected to step 6. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the same subnet. Print an HP Report page. 7. Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN..., Uplink, or Internet. 4. The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be problematic depending on each computer that will use...
...the back of the Link light On Task Go to the network. ● The printer is powered on and connected to step 6. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the same subnet. Print an HP Report page. 7. Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN..., Uplink, or Internet. 4. The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be problematic depending on each computer that will use...
