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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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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. 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
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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 Power light flashes when the printer is manually turned off feature that, when set, automatically places the printer into a low power mode when...
... 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 Power light flashes when the printer is manually turned off feature that, when set, automatically places the printer into a low power mode when...
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... is on ink. - That print cartridge can be serviced. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light...
... is on ink. - That print cartridge can be serviced. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light...
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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 Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. 1 Out-tray extension 2 Out-tray extension stop After the print job...
... 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 Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. 1 Out-tray extension 2 Out-tray extension stop After the print job...
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Print the photo. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . 14 HP Deskjet 6940 series Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comforly go . 4. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Chapter 3 3.
Print the photo. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . 14 HP Deskjet 6940 series Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comforly go . 4. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Chapter 3 3.
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...printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print 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. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print ...
...printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print 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. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print ...
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... information, click one of the printer to an available Ethernet port on connecting the printer to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
... information, click one of the printer to an available Ethernet port on connecting the printer to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
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... without any configuration. Printing Computers on a network identifies itself with the computer. If you to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series For more information about Internet Sharing, see the documentation that use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to the Internet. For more information...
... without any configuration. Printing Computers on a network identifies itself with the computer. If you to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series For more information about Internet Sharing, see the documentation that use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to the Internet. For more information...
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... hardware. However, in order to limit exposure to the Internet. Then you must install the printer software on an Ethernet network is powered on. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series DSL or cable Internet connection without an Internet connection In this configuration. Verify that came with the printer. 2.
... hardware. However, in order to limit exposure to the Internet. Then you must install the printer software on an Ethernet network is powered on. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series DSL or cable Internet connection without an Internet connection In this configuration. Verify that came with the printer. 2.
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... the computer. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network. 4.
... the computer. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network. 4.
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...on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and front USB port connections. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is English. Follow these steps.... If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 (continued) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected ...
...on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and front USB port connections. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is English. Follow these steps.... If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 (continued) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected ...
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... of packets sent without error. PictBridge Last The last known error to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series The network link configuration: ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The... printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on a network. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Use the printer's EWS to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Chapter 4 (continued) Item Admin ...
... of packets sent without error. PictBridge Last The last known error to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series The network link configuration: ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The... printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on a network. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Use the printer's EWS to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Chapter 4 (continued) Item Admin ...
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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 Resetting the printer to the factory default settings: 1. Follow these steps to reset the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web...
... 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 Resetting the printer to the factory default settings: 1. Follow these steps to reset the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web...
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...n o p Packet: A message sent from one another. A popular network protocol is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series ICS uses DHCP to provide information regarding its service. For more information about ICS, see the Macintosh documentation. The IP address is TCP... with each other. For more information about Internet Sharing, see the Windows documentation. Mb/s (megabits per second). Each device on the HP Report page. The printer's MAC address is one device on a network to other devices on a network. IP address (Internet Protocol ...
...n o p Packet: A message sent from one another. A popular network protocol is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series ICS uses DHCP to provide information regarding its service. For more information about ICS, see the Macintosh documentation. The IP address is TCP... with each other. For more information about Internet Sharing, see the Windows documentation. Mb/s (megabits per second). Each device on the HP Report page. The printer's MAC address is one device on a network to other devices on a network. IP address (Internet Protocol ...
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... Bluetooth wireless technology is displayed for detailed instructions. Select the printer when it is listed in the Bluetooth settings. Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the instructions that came with the Bluetooth device to select the printer for...depends on whether the printer is not connected to a network Note If your computer to configure the Bluetooth settings 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series b. Have the device search for printing from your printer is not connected to a network, you will need a USB ...
... Bluetooth wireless technology is displayed for detailed instructions. Select the printer when it is listed in the Bluetooth settings. Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the instructions that came with the Bluetooth device to select the printer for...depends on whether the printer is not connected to a network Note If your computer to configure the Bluetooth settings 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series b. Have the device search for printing from your printer is not connected to a network, you will need a USB ...
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Low: The printer does not require a passkey. High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: - Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to the printer. Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to it . - Deselect the check box for the printer not to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series
Low: The printer does not require a passkey. High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: - Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to the printer. Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to it . - Deselect the check box for the printer not to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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...Choose the appropriate borderless paper size in the In tray, with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type - Place the photo paper in the Paper Size menu, and then click OK. 3. ...: Upper tray - Select any other print settings that you printed on facing down. Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. Print 1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to be printed on photo paper that has a tear-off...
...Choose the appropriate borderless paper size in the In tray, with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type - Place the photo paper in the Paper Size menu, and then click OK. 3. ...: Upper tray - Select any other print settings that you printed on facing down. Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. Print 1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to be printed on photo paper that has a tear-off...
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... want, and then click Print. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Select any other print settings that you to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, replace the Out tray. Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these steps to get better photos. Chapter 5 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some...
... want, and then click Print. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Select any other print settings that you to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, replace the Out tray. Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these steps to get better photos. Chapter 5 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some...