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......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 ...
......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 ...
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... the auto-off feature 75 Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges 76 Print a test page 76 View estimated 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... 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
... the auto-off feature 75 Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges 76 Print a test page 76 View estimated 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... 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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... and exceptional fade resistance resulting in shadows are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is...
... and exceptional fade resistance resulting in shadows are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is...
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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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1 Print cartridges 2 Automatic paper-type sensor (not illustrated) 3 Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1 Rear USB port 2 Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories User's guide 7
1 Print cartridges 2 Automatic paper-type sensor (not illustrated) 3 Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1 Rear USB port 2 Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories User's guide 7
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... Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is low on ink. - The right status light represents the print...
... Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is low on ink. - The right status light represents the print...
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... not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that...
... not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that...
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...server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple way to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total ...printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Received This item might be requested by Apple Rendezvous to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge...
...server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple way to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total ...printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Received This item might be requested by Apple Rendezvous to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge...
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... resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the printer is flat. Advanced color management ● Prevent photo paper from the In tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. To... photo/envelope feeder. Prepare to print To print a single small photo, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to the edges of photo paper. Color options - For small photos, remove the...
... resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the printer is flat. Advanced color management ● Prevent photo paper from the In tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. To... photo/envelope feeder. Prepare to print To print a single small photo, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to the edges of photo paper. Color options - For small photos, remove the...
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In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Automatic or Plain Paper. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Prepare to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 7. User's guide 53 ...
In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Automatic or Plain Paper. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Prepare to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 7. User's guide 53 ...
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... in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. When printing photos, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in conjunction with the tri...
... in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. When printing photos, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in conjunction with the tri...
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... reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to the open position. 5. Open the printer cover. 4. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Verify that came with only...
... reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to the open position. 5. Open the printer cover. 4. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Verify that came with only...
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...touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series Hold the print cartridge so that ...the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Chapter 10 6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape...
...touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series Hold the print cartridge so that ...the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Chapter 10 6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape...
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... steps to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. To calibrate...
... steps to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. To calibrate...
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...normal when the cradle moves back and forth. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. ● Do not use sudsy ammonia. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Keep all fluids away from the exterior of the printer, use chlorine bleach.... User's guide 77 If a household cleaner or detergent has been used in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on the print cartridge contacts. Wash the fabric in cold water and use a soft cloth moistened with water. Gather cleaning supplies You need ...
...normal when the cradle moves back and forth. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. ● Do not use sudsy ammonia. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Keep all fluids away from the exterior of the printer, use chlorine bleach.... User's guide 77 If a household cleaner or detergent has been used in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on the print cartridge contacts. Wash the fabric in cold water and use a soft cloth moistened with water. Gather cleaning supplies You need ...
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... HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Maintain print cartridges The following tips will result in their sealed packages until the print cartridge cradle moves to reattach it. If the plastic tape has been removed from the swab. 2. Open the printer cover. 2. Touching the ink...
... HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Maintain print cartridges The following tips will result in their sealed packages until the print cartridge cradle moves to reattach it. If the plastic tape has been removed from the swab. 2. Open the printer cover. 2. Touching the ink...
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... the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in contact with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to release the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it . Caution Do...
... the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in contact with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to release the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it . Caution Do...
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In Finder, click Applications, then click Utilities, and then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940 series Mac OS X 10.3 and later 1. Mac OS X 10.2 1. Select the printer, and then ... Settings: Configure the printer's Bluetooth settings (if the printer is connected to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View estimated ink levels and print cartridge information. ● HP Support: Open the HP Web site, where you can find support for your operating system.
In Finder, click Applications, then click Utilities, and then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940 series Mac OS X 10.3 and later 1. Mac OS X 10.2 1. Select the printer, and then ... Settings: Configure the printer's Bluetooth settings (if the printer is connected to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View estimated ink levels and print cartridge information. ● HP Support: Open the HP Web site, where you can find support for your operating system.
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... to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. User's guide 89 Note You can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flat. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to be printed...
... to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. User's guide 89 Note You can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flat. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to be printed...
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Or try this sequence of the banner paper stack is on ink or might need to working, try the following settings: pane Page Attributes Setting Paper ...poor Streaks and missing lines If the printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might not support borderless printing. Turn off the printer with the Bluetooth wireless printer adapter still inserted in the printer...The printing application installed on . The image printed with Bluetooth wireless technology might be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet 6940 series Not all software programs print banners.
Or try this sequence of the banner paper stack is on ink or might need to working, try the following settings: pane Page Attributes Setting Paper ...poor Streaks and missing lines If the printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might not support borderless printing. Turn off the printer with the Bluetooth wireless printer adapter still inserted in the printer...The printing application installed on . The image printed with Bluetooth wireless technology might be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet 6940 series Not all software programs print banners.