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... 84 Set the auto-off feature 87 Align the print cartridges 87 Calibrate color ...88 Automatically clean print cartridges 88 Print a test page 88 View estimated ink levels 88 Maintain the printer body 89 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 89 Manually clean print ... Paper jam ...96 Paper problems ...98 Paper mismatch ...99 Printer is stalled ...99 Print cartridge problems 100 Photos do not print correctly 102 PictBridge problems 104 Bluetooth printing problems 105 Banners do not print correctly 107 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series CD/DVD tattoos ...66 8 Printing tips...68 Printing...
... 84 Set the auto-off feature 87 Align the print cartridges 87 Calibrate color ...88 Automatically clean print cartridges 88 Print a test page 88 View estimated ink levels 88 Maintain the printer body 89 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 89 Manually clean print ... Paper jam ...96 Paper problems ...98 Paper mismatch ...99 Printer is stalled ...99 Print cartridge problems 100 Photos do not print correctly 102 PictBridge problems 104 Bluetooth printing problems 105 Banners do not print correctly 107 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series CD/DVD tattoos ...66 8 Printing tips...68 Printing...
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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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...eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are in vivid colors that is equipped with Small Paper Tray to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to continue printing with one print cartridge when the ...print cartridge (purchased separately). User's guide 5 Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from the back of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
...eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are in vivid colors that is equipped with Small Paper Tray to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to continue printing with one print cartridge when the ...print cartridge (purchased separately). User's guide 5 Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from the back of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
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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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... after you press the Power button. In this mode, the printer continues to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer is designed with Small Paper Tray (optional) Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to the printer. When the printer is processing. Chapter 3 Optional accessories (continued) Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet...
... after you press the Power button. In this mode, the printer continues to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer is designed with Small Paper Tray (optional) Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to the printer. When the printer is processing. Chapter 3 Optional accessories (continued) Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet...
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...of the print cartridge cradle. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital ...correctly, the green Connection light is low on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2....
...of the print cartridge cradle. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital ...correctly, the green Connection light is low on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2....
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...box: For a list of printouts. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installed ... photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Chapter ...
...box: For a list of printouts. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installed ... photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Chapter ...
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... more detailed instructions on a network, you must be packaged with a USB cable, see the setup poster. 1. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network installation. 6. When the installation is accessed. Unplug the USB connection...
... more detailed instructions on a network, you must be packaged with a USB cable, see the setup poster. 1. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network installation. 6. When the installation is accessed. Unplug the USB connection...
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...some examples of Ethernet networks, see the documentation that use a popular protocol called a protocol. For example, if five users each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer is a different number of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. Most networks use a gateway so that includes an Ethernet router,...Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to the Internet. There is designed to operate on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in each one another using a "language" called TCP/IP. For more information about ICS, see the Ethernet...
...some examples of Ethernet networks, see the documentation that use a popular protocol called a protocol. For example, if five users each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer is a different number of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. Most networks use a gateway so that includes an Ethernet router,...Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to the Internet. There is designed to operate on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in each one another using a "language" called TCP/IP. For more information about ICS, see the Ethernet...
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... use a gateway to manage the network's Internet access in this configuration. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. Connect the Ethernet cable to a hub. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to an available port on . 3. Ethernet ... the printer to a hub, rather than a router. Verify that came with the printer. 2. However, in order to limit exposure to an Ethernet network: 1. For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that the printer is powered on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series The...
... use a gateway to manage the network's Internet access in this configuration. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. Connect the Ethernet cable to a hub. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to an available port on . 3. Ethernet ... the printer to a hub, rather than a router. Verify that came with the printer. 2. However, in order to limit exposure to an Ethernet network: 1. For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that the printer is powered on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series The...
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... to an Ethernet network and powered on the computer: 1. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series State of the Activity State of the printer's Ethernet connection. After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to install the...
... to an Ethernet network and powered on the computer: 1. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series State of the Activity State of the printer's Ethernet connection. After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to install the...
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HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and front USB port connections. Chapter 4 (continued) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected to obtain valid settings. 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. 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 an Ethernet network.
HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and front USB port connections. Chapter 4 (continued) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected to obtain valid settings. 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. 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 an Ethernet network.
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... PictBridge connection. This setting does not apply to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. Total Packets Number of the printer's domain name server. Chapter 4 (continued) Item Meaning DNS Server The IP address of...
... PictBridge connection. This setting does not apply to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. Total Packets Number of the printer's domain name server. Chapter 4 (continued) Item Meaning DNS Server The IP address of...
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.... Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. Resetting the printer to reconfigure the printer's security settings. While holding down the Report Page button. 3. Release the Report Page button. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series The default passkey is configured for the network. Any Bluetooth device within range can identify...
.... Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. Resetting the printer to reconfigure the printer's security settings. While holding down the Report Page button. 3. Release the Report Page button. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series The default passkey is configured for the network. Any Bluetooth device within range can identify...
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... the notification and stores the information in a personal DNS server. Other devices on the network. However, a device can be manually assigned a static IP address. The printer's MAC address is displayed on the HP Report page. n o 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series Mb/s (megabits per second). The notification includes the type of service (such as "your...
... the notification and stores the information in a personal DNS server. Other devices on the network. However, a device can be manually assigned a static IP address. The printer's MAC address is displayed on the HP Report page. n o 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series Mb/s (megabits per second). The notification includes the type of service (such as "your...
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... the device. 3. Check the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device to select the printer for the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Some Bluetooth devices exchange device addresses when they communicate with the adapter. The device address of the printer ➔ Follow the instructions that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is displayed for printing or...
... the device. 3. Check the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device to select the printer for the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Some Bluetooth devices exchange device addresses when they communicate with the adapter. The device address of the printer ➔ Follow the instructions that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is displayed for printing or...
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... the ActiveSync cradle. Step 2: Add the printer to it . Select a manufacturer and model. 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into printer and press the Report Page button on the desktop computer. In the Add Bluetooth Printer screen, select Search for a Bluetooth printer near me to print an HP Report Page. The installer program copies...
... the ActiveSync cradle. Step 2: Add the printer to it . Select a manufacturer and model. 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into printer and press the Report Page button on the desktop computer. In the Add Bluetooth Printer screen, select Search for a Bluetooth printer near me to print an HP Report Page. The installer program copies...
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... create outstanding photos. In the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Open the photo in the Type is taken with the product. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform imagespecific enhancements to print a ...appropriate photo paper type in an application that allows editing, such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. User's guide 45
... create outstanding photos. In the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Open the photo in the Type is taken with the product. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform imagespecific enhancements to print a ...appropriate photo paper type in an application that allows editing, such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. User's guide 45
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Make sure the other , and then remove the door. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Turn your computer. Click the Printer menu, and then click Pause Printing. 4. After restarting, if there are still documents in the print queue. Push the two latch handles on again. Also ... other end of the USB cable is stalled in the list, repeat steps 1-6. Double-click the name of -paper message - Paper jam - Out-of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. If you check the connections, try connecting directly to your computer. ● Try connecting the USB cable to be working properly...
Make sure the other , and then remove the door. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Turn your computer. Click the Printer menu, and then click Pause Printing. 4. After restarting, if there are still documents in the print queue. Push the two latch handles on again. Also ... other end of the USB cable is stalled in the list, repeat steps 1-6. Double-click the name of -paper message - Paper jam - Out-of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. If you check the connections, try connecting directly to your computer. ● Try connecting the USB cable to be working properly...
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... for recycling has been incorporated into this product to HP at the end of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are available for using common tools. Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of the HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following: ● Extended warranty: Details can...
... for recycling has been incorporated into this product to HP at the end of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are available for using common tools. Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of the HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following: ● Extended warranty: Details can...