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... mode ...17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wired Ethernet networking 19 Bluetooth wireless printing 34 5 Print photos...38 Print borderless photos 38 Print photos with a border 40 HP Real Life technologies 42 Photo print cartridge 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Advanced color settings 44 Color management 44 Gray photo print cartridge 44 Exif Print ...45 Store and handle photo paper...
... mode ...17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wired Ethernet networking 19 Bluetooth wireless printing 34 5 Print photos...38 Print borderless photos 38 Print photos with a border 40 HP Real Life technologies 42 Photo print cartridge 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Advanced color settings 44 Color management 44 Gray photo print cartridge 44 Exif Print ...45 Store and handle photo paper...
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... 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 shortcuts 68 Fast/economical printing 68 General everyday printing 69 Presentation printing 69 Print in grayscale 69 Select a print quality 69 Set the...
... 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 shortcuts 68 Fast/economical printing 68 General everyday printing 69 Presentation printing 69 Print in grayscale 69 Select a print quality 69 Set the...
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... 107 Document is misprinted 109 Problems with borderless documents 110 Error messages 114 Printer lights are on or flashing 116 Document prints slowly 118 If you continue to have problems 119 HP support process 119 12 Accessories...120 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 120 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 127 Auto Two-Sided...
... 107 Document is misprinted 109 Problems with borderless documents 110 Error messages 114 Printer lights are on or flashing 116 Document prints slowly 118 If you continue to have problems 119 HP support process 119 12 Accessories...120 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 120 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 127 Auto Two-Sided...
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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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...! User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, as when a baby is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when...
...! User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, as when a baby is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when...
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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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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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...Small Paper Tray (optional) Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on automatically when print jobs are sent to the printer. It can manually turn the printer off by pressing and holding the Power button for the printer to turn on and off. Using a power strip, ...and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The Power light flashes when the printer is manually turned off might cause printer failure. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off , the printer uses less than one watt of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series You can take ...
...Small Paper Tray (optional) Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on automatically when print jobs are sent to the printer. It can manually turn the printer off by pressing and holding the Power button for the printer to turn on and off. Using a power strip, ...and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The Power light flashes when the printer is manually turned off might cause printer failure. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off , the printer uses less than one watt of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series You can take ...
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... problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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 Resume button The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button...
... problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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 Resume button The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button...
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...-color print cartridge is low on ink. - The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is illuminated. Chapter 3 1. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
...-color print cartridge is low on ink. - The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is illuminated. Chapter 3 1. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
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when printing from the camera. Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 1 In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1 Paper-width guide 2 Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. User's guide 11 If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray.
when printing from the camera. Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 1 In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1 Paper-width guide 2 Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. User's guide 11 If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in the Out tray.
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... Use the photo/envelope feeder to load paper or other media. If 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 To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out... the Out-tray extension. Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. 1 Out-tray extension 2 Out-tray extension stop After...
... Use the photo/envelope feeder to load paper or other media. If 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 To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out... the Out-tray extension. Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. 1 Out-tray extension 2 Out-tray extension stop After...
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... facing down and the flap to the left. 2. User's guide 13 Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print a variety of media sizes including the following documents: ● Envelopes ● Photos ● Postcards 1 Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Follow these steps to ...use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single photo: 1. Push the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . Photos Follow these steps to use the...
... facing down and the flap to the left. 2. User's guide 13 Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print a variety of media sizes including the following documents: ● Envelopes ● Photos ● Postcards 1 Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Follow these steps to ...use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single photo: 1. Push the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . Photos Follow these steps to use the...
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Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Print the photo. 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 comfortably go . 4. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Chapter 3 3.
Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Print the photo. 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 comfortably 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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... with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for 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. Slide...
... with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for 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. Slide...
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...-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print as grayscale. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Colors print but black is...
...-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print as grayscale. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Colors print but black is...
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...to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you do not waste ... sunlight can be used in direct sunlight. User's guide 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers. Note The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not...
...to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you do not waste ... sunlight can be used in direct sunlight. User's guide 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers. Note The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not...
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... packaged with the printer. When the installation is accessed. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The computer must change how the printer is complete, open Printers and Faxes in...printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster. 1. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer...
... packaged with the printer. When the installation is accessed. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The computer must change how the printer is complete, open Printers and Faxes in...printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster. 1. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer...
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... network plug into the hub in a smooth and efficient manner. Ethernet cables have network administration tools, such as computers and printers, are each transmission the most possible bandwidth. Other devices on a network to communicate directly with one another in order to communicate... network to the Internet). Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of an external print server. To install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet basics ● What...
... network plug into the hub in a smooth and efficient manner. Ethernet cables have network administration tools, such as computers and printers, are each transmission the most possible bandwidth. Other devices on a network to communicate directly with one another in order to communicate... network to the Internet). Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of an external print server. To install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet basics ● What...
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... see some examples of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. The printer can either be connected to the printer, which prints them in each one another using a "language" called TCP/IP. Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one and each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series If you use a software...
... see some examples of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. The printer can either be connected to the printer, which prints them in each one another using a "language" called TCP/IP. Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one and each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series If you use a software...