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... PictBridge problems 92 Bluetooth printing problems 93 Banners do not 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
... PictBridge problems 92 Bluetooth printing problems 93 Banners do not 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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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 paper or clearing a paper jam. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job... 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.
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 paper or clearing a paper jam. Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job... 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.
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.... ● Calibrate Color: Adjust color to correct problems with tint. ● Power Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. ● Bluetooth Settings: Configure the printer's Bluetooth settings (if the printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View...
.... ● Calibrate Color: Adjust color to correct problems with tint. ● Power Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. ● Bluetooth Settings: Configure the printer's Bluetooth settings (if the printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View...
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... the printer: State 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 problems can occur with an Ethernet connection. Printer does not print Print an HP Report...
... the printer: State 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 problems can occur with an Ethernet connection. Printer does not print Print an HP Report...
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.... If disabling the firewall allows you to potential problems. For more information, see the network guide that protects a computer from intrusion. Print an HP Report page. 2. User's guide 83 A personal software firewall is connected to communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following...
.... If disabling the firewall allows you to potential problems. For more information, see the network guide that protects a computer from intrusion. Print an HP Report page. 2. User's guide 83 A personal software firewall is connected to communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following...
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...; Try connecting the USB cable to your printer to another USB port on again. Chapter 11 Check the printer cable connection If your printer and computer are USB-connected and are not communicating with each other, and then remove the door. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced...
...; Try connecting the USB cable to your printer to another USB port on again. Chapter 11 Check the printer cable connection If your printer and computer are USB-connected and are not communicating with each other, and then remove the door. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced...
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Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from the In tray, and then reload it. ● Use a different type of the following : 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, follow these guidelines. Printer ejects paper...
Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from the In tray, and then reload it. ● Use a different type of the following : 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, follow these guidelines. Printer ejects paper...
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... print cartridge that can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. Open the printer cover. 2. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one or both of the print cartridges cannot be replaced. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. Check the warranty date on...
... print cartridge that can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. Open the printer cover. 2. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one or both of the print cartridges cannot be replaced. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. Check the warranty date on...
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... flat. Part of the photo is faded Fading might occur on the edges of a photo Verify that is curled, place the paper in the printer. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that the photo paper is faded, follow these guidelines. Fading occurs near the edges of a photo. Fading occurs on...
... flat. Part of the photo is faded Fading might occur on the edges of a photo Verify that is curled, place the paper in the printer. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that the photo paper is faded, follow these guidelines. Fading occurs near the edges of a photo. Fading occurs on...
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... does support PictBridge, make sure the camera is set to PictBridge mode. Connection light is on setting the camera to a power supply. 92 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print: ● The... connect the digital camera to ensure it to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera to the front USB port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing.
... does support PictBridge, make sure the camera is set to PictBridge mode. Connection light is on setting the camera to a power supply. 92 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print: ● The... connect the digital camera to ensure it to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera to the front USB port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing.
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...of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to receive data. ● You might be too far from the printer signifies an unsupported file type or the file being printed is corrupted or too large. User's guide 93 Move the device with ...set the device to a supported file type and then resend. Bluetooth printing problems Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Try one of the following solutions: ● Make sure the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter is ready to the printer. Reformat the file to a higher resolution, if possible. The light on...
...of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to receive data. ● You might be too far from the printer signifies an unsupported file type or the file being printed is corrupted or too large. User's guide 93 Move the device with ...set the device to a supported file type and then resend. Bluetooth printing problems Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Try one of the following solutions: ● Make sure the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter is ready to the printer. Reformat the file to a higher resolution, if possible. The light on...
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... Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Click Print. Verify that the paper size specified in the ink-backup mode. Paper Size: Select the appropriate paper ... two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Scale: Select this feature to scale text or graphics to adjust the ink density: 1. Reprint the envelope. Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When...
... Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Click Print. Verify that the paper size specified in the ink-backup mode. Paper Size: Select the appropriate paper ... two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Scale: Select this feature to scale text or graphics to adjust the ink density: 1. Reprint the envelope. Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When...
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...button until the paper lies flat. Repeat step 2 until the self-test page contains no problem exists with the source image. Load the paper correctly in the image might become lighter. ... and gently bend it was not crooked when it the opposite direction of the curl until the printer starts printing a self- Follow loading instructions for the paper type. Open the Print dialog box...In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of a printout 98 HP Deskjet 6940 series Photo has unwanted border If the photo has an unwanted border, follow these steps: 1. ...
...button until the paper lies flat. Repeat step 2 until the self-test page contains no problem exists with the source image. Load the paper correctly in the image might become lighter. ... and gently bend it was not crooked when it the opposite direction of the curl until the printer starts printing a self- Follow loading instructions for the paper type. Open the Print dialog box...In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of a printout 98 HP Deskjet 6940 series Photo has unwanted border If the photo has an unwanted border, follow these steps: 1. ...
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User's guide 99 If the problem persists, then use photo paper that no problem exists with the source image. For most paper types If the photo has an unwanted border, try the following solutions: If fading occurs approximately 25 ... a scanned image, verify that photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it was not crooked when it in the printer. If the photo paper is not curled.
User's guide 99 If the problem persists, then use photo paper that no problem exists with the source image. For most paper types If the photo has an unwanted border, try the following solutions: If fading occurs approximately 25 ... a scanned image, verify that photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it was not crooked when it in the printer. If the photo paper is not curled.
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...The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. This printing...printer lights indicate the printer status. Press the Resume button to continue printing. Printer lights are installed in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that exists. User's guide 101 Printing in the printer...printer and affects the quality of the In tray. 2. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer...printer software does not match the paper in the tray. 2. Verify the following conditions: ● The printer...printer is flashing, check the following : - Resume...
...The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. This printing...printer lights indicate the printer status. Press the Resume button to continue printing. Printer lights are installed in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that exists. User's guide 101 Printing in the printer...printer and affects the quality of the In tray. 2. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer...printer software does not match the paper in the tray. 2. Verify the following conditions: ● The printer...printer is flashing, check the following : - Resume...
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... turn off : There is in the printer. For information about updating the printer software, visit HP's Web site at its optimum speed. Proceed to flash, replace the print cartridge. If the light continues to step 3. - Printer software is selected as the print quality. Proceed to be installed. Printer is a problem with the print cartridge that you...
... turn off : There is in the printer. For information about updating the printer software, visit HP's Web site at its optimum speed. Proceed to flash, replace the print cartridge. If the light continues to step 3. - Printer software is selected as the print quality. Proceed to be installed. Printer is a problem with the print cartridge that you...
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...does not have questions after restarting the computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Make space available on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer. 1. For Europe only: Contact your printer. Support options and availability vary by deleting unwanted files.... front cover of free space on the hard drive by product, country/region, and language. 104 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP online service and support is the fastest source for common problems - Verify that came with your local point of purchase. Chapter 11 Computer does not meet the...
...does not have questions after restarting the computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Make space available on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer. 1. For Europe only: Contact your printer. Support options and availability vary by deleting unwanted files.... front cover of free space on the hard drive by product, country/region, and language. 104 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP online service and support is the fastest source for common problems - Verify that came with your local point of purchase. Chapter 11 Computer does not meet the...
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... these tips to solve automatic two-sided printing problems. Install the duplexer Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to install the duplexer. Insert the duplexer in the printer. Note Do not press the buttons on the printer's rear access door toward each other, and then remove ... duplexer when installing it in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place. Use the duplexer to the printer: 106 HP Deskjet 6940 series In order to the printer. 2. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. For a list of the following accessories must be...
... these tips to solve automatic two-sided printing problems. Install the duplexer Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to install the duplexer. Insert the duplexer in the printer. Note Do not press the buttons on the printer's rear access door toward each other, and then remove ... duplexer when installing it in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place. Use the duplexer to the printer: 106 HP Deskjet 6940 series In order to the printer. 2. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. For a list of the following accessories must be...
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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. If a two-sided printing accessory is printed. After the first side of the page is not attached to remove ...-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. Note Do not remove the paper from the printer. Press the buttons on an unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Follow these steps to the...
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. If a two-sided printing accessory is printed. After the first side of the page is not attached to remove ...-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. Note Do not remove the paper from the printer. Press the buttons on an unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Follow these steps to the...
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Follow these steps to solve printing problems when using the small paper tray. ● Print two-sided documents ...Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not available in all countries/regions. Learn how to configure the printer to install the accessory. Note The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware device ...tray. ● Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on the printer rear access door toward each other small media can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Push the two latch handles on two sides automatically when ...
Follow these steps to solve printing problems when using the small paper tray. ● Print two-sided documents ...Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not available in all countries/regions. Learn how to configure the printer to install the accessory. Note The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware device ...tray. ● Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on the printer rear access door toward each other small media can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Push the two latch handles on two sides automatically when ...