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... and later 70 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 70 10 Maintenance...72 Install print cartridges 72 Set the auto-off feature 75 Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges...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... prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... and later 70 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 70 10 Maintenance...72 Install print cartridges 72 Set the auto-off feature 75 Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges...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... 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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... flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable ...installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is illuminated. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
... flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable ...installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is illuminated. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
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... everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. 3. User's guide 15 Print the postcard. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually...
... everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. 3. User's guide 15 Print the postcard. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually...
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... print as grayscale. For information about installing 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...when a print cartridge is not a true black. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... print as grayscale. For information about installing 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...when a print cartridge is not a true black. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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... Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer to an available Ethernet port on a network, you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with a USB connection, and later decided to set up the printer on the router, switch, or ...For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the printer. 2. If you already understand how to connect to a network, you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on connecting the printer to complete ...
... Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer to an available Ethernet port on a network, you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with a USB connection, and later decided to set up the printer on the router, switch, or ...For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the printer. 2. If you already understand how to connect to a network, you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on connecting the printer to complete ...
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...Routers are passive. User's guide 19 A hub does not manage the network. ● A switch allows devices on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. By monitoring network traffic, a switch minimizes collisions and maximizes speed. ● Routers primarily connect different networks (for example, connecting a home network... the most possible bandwidth. Ethernet cables have network administration tools, such as a gateway, while a hub and a switch cannot. To install the printer on a network to communicate directly with one of an external print server.
...Routers are passive. User's guide 19 A hub does not manage the network. ● A switch allows devices on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. By monitoring network traffic, a switch minimizes collisions and maximizes speed. ● Routers primarily connect different networks (for example, connecting a home network... the most possible bandwidth. Ethernet cables have network administration tools, such as a gateway, while a hub and a switch cannot. To install the printer on a network to communicate directly with one of an external print server.
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... printer software on each computer that will use the printer. ● Connect the printer to an Ethernet network ● Install the printer software Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to a hub. Ethernet network without...against unwanted entry. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the Internet. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series First you must connect the printer to the network. For printer...
... printer software on each computer that will use the printer. ● Connect the printer to an Ethernet network ● Install the printer software Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to a hub. Ethernet network without...against unwanted entry. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the Internet. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series First you must connect the printer to the network. For printer...
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...network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly. ● All computers on the back of router used. Install the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: - You are powered on and connected to an available port... steps 2 through 4. Caution It is installed on the network hub or router. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the network. ● The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that will use it be problematic depending on the same subnet. Print an HP Report page. 7.
...network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly. ● All computers on the back of router used. Install the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: - You are powered on and connected to an available port... steps 2 through 4. Caution It is installed on the network hub or router. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the network. ● The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that will use it be problematic depending on the same subnet. Print an HP Report page. 7.
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...it be problematic depending on the computer: 1. Close all applications running on . Follow the onscreen instructions. After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet network or powered off. State of the Link light State of ... the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 3. Off Not connected to print a test page. Chapter 4 Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through the installation process. Follow the steps below...
...it be problematic depending on the computer: 1. Close all applications running on . Follow the onscreen instructions. After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet network or powered off. State of the Link light State of ... the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 3. Off Not connected to print a test page. Chapter 4 Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through the installation process. Follow the steps below...
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... site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the printer's internal Web page: 1. Printer installation across subnets can configure on the printer and open the HP Printer Utility to access the EWS. Parameter Device Address Device Name Passkey Description The hardware address of the printer's embedded Web... Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth settings you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page.
... site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the printer's internal Web page: 1. Printer installation across subnets can configure on the printer and open the HP Printer Utility to access the EWS. Parameter Device Address Device Name Passkey Description The hardware address of the printer's embedded Web... Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth settings you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page.
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... 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Always have ...two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with the following software options: - To print larger or multiple photos, follow ...
... 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Always have ...two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with the following software options: - To print larger or multiple photos, follow ...
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Use HP Real Life technologies Choose from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the photo. ● Summary: View all ...Red-eye Removal: Click On to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Auto to allow the printer software to your preference. It offers exceptional ...details in dark areas of low resolution images such as those downloaded from the Internet. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the following items: ●...
Use HP Real Life technologies Choose from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the photo. ● Summary: View all ...Red-eye Removal: Click On to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Auto to allow the printer software to your preference. It offers exceptional ...details in dark areas of low resolution images such as those downloaded from the Internet. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the following items: ●...
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If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the printer. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is enhanced... time and requires a large amount of disk space. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Maximum dpi. 5. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to enhance color matching and detail in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode ... Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series
If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the printer. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is enhanced... time and requires a large amount of disk space. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Maximum dpi. 5. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to enhance color matching and detail in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode ... Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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...white Follow these instructions to print a black-and-white photo. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the plastic bag. Print black-and-...simply follow the instructions for the type and size of the print cartridge, follow the steps to maintain the quality of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in the compartment on a flat surface in a cool...
...white Follow these instructions to print a black-and-white photo. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the plastic bag. Print black-and-...simply follow the instructions for the type and size of the print cartridge, follow the steps to maintain the quality of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in the compartment on a flat surface in a cool...
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... Print photos from the printer. 5. Remove all the way to the printer. 48 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that the tab is turned on facing down. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the front USB port of the paper from the In ...all of the printer. 1 Front USB port The light on the adapter indicates its status: Display Description Double-blinking once a The device is installed and has power. For large photos, lower the Out tray. 7. For small photos, remove the Out tray. If you are using photo paper...
... Print photos from the printer. 5. Remove all the way to the printer. 48 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that the tab is turned on facing down. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the front USB port of the paper from the In ...all of the printer. 1 Front USB port The light on the adapter indicates its status: Display Description Double-blinking once a The device is installed and has power. For large photos, lower the Out tray. 7. For small photos, remove the Out tray. If you are using photo paper...
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... that the printer is turned on which you want to the paper size on . 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until...
... that the printer is turned on which you want to the paper size on . 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until...
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... is controlled by software that is installed on the pane that is selected. The options that are printing. Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. Use the printer software, also known as a fax. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer: Select the printer...
... is controlled by software that is installed on the pane that is selected. The options that are printing. Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. Use the printer software, also known as a fax. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer: Select the printer...
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... ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the...the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the...
... ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the...the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the...
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...-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the open position. 5. Slide the print...the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. User's guide 73 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. ...
...-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the open position. 5. Slide the print...the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. User's guide 73 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. ...
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... is recommended if the printer causes interference with other times to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of children. Selecting auto-off feature: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. You can manually turn the printer off by turning the printer power off , the printer uses less than one watt of power... the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is manually turned off , and then disconnecting the end of time. When the printer is installed. Energy consumption can be prevented by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds. Push down on automatically when print jobs are sent...
... is recommended if the printer causes interference with other times to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of children. Selecting auto-off feature: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. You can manually turn the printer off by turning the printer power off , the printer uses less than one watt of power... the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is manually turned off , and then disconnecting the end of time. When the printer is installed. Energy consumption can be prevented by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds. Push down on automatically when print jobs are sent...