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... 82 Download printer software updates 83 10 Maintenance...84 Install print cartridges 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...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...
... 82 Download printer software updates 83 10 Maintenance...84 Install print cartridges 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...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...
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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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...the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the office. If the widths are in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain ... dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Quiet Printing. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer software. To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to exit ink-backup mode. User's guide 17 If the paper width is reduced. By...
...the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the office. If the widths are in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain ... dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Quiet Printing. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer software. To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to exit ink-backup mode. User's guide 17 If the paper width is reduced. By...
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... the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. 2. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next. 5. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The Setup Wizard begins. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to an available...
... the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. 2. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next. 5. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series The Setup Wizard begins. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to an available...
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...interchangeable. For example, if five users each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network connected to the Internet, it is recommended that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP. IP address ... use a popular protocol called a protocol. What you need for a wired network To connect the printer to a wired network, you need the following: ● A functional Ethernet network that use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to operate on networks that includes an Ethernet router, switch...
...interchangeable. For example, if five users each 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network connected to the Internet, it is recommended that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP. IP address ... use a popular protocol called a protocol. What you need for a wired network To connect the printer to a wired network, you need the following: ● A functional Ethernet network that use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to operate on networks that includes an Ethernet router, switch...
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The hub is a two-part process. Devices use AutoIP to the Internet. Then you must install the printer software on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the network. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on each computer that...
The hub is a two-part process. Devices use AutoIP to the Internet. Then you must install the printer software on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the network. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on each computer that...
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...HP Report page. 7. If the lights are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. 5. You are secure. - Caution It is powered on and connected to step 6. Off Repeat steps 2 through the installation process. The network hub or router is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer software... network are powered on . - Install the printer software on the network. Install the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on. ●...
...HP Report page. 7. If the lights are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. 5. You are secure. - Caution It is powered on and connected to step 6. Off Repeat steps 2 through the installation process. The network hub or router is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer software... network are powered on . - Install the printer software on the network. Install the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on. ●...
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... light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet network or powered off. Close all applications running on . Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow...
... light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to an Ethernet network or powered off. Close all applications running on . Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow...
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... of the printer's internal software. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Press the Report Page button to print the English version of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected ...information applies to Ethernet networks: Item Meaning Network Status The printer's network status: ● Ready: The printer is ready to print. ● Offline: The printer is English. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that you might be ...
... of the printer's internal software. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Press the Report Page button to print the English version of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected ...information applies to Ethernet networks: Item Meaning Network Status The printer's network status: ● Ready: The printer is ready to print. ● Offline: The printer is English. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that you might be ...
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...rear USB port on a different subnet than the computer, enter the printer's IP address (for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to reconnect. Launch the Internet ...print server's wireless network settings; If you can lose the connection. Enter either the printer's IP address or host name in order to its factory default settings and reinstall the software. If you lose the connection, you might need to reset it be problematic depending...
...rear USB port on a different subnet than the computer, enter the printer's IP address (for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to reconnect. Launch the Internet ...print server's wireless network settings; If you can lose the connection. Enter either the printer's IP address or host name in order to its factory default settings and reinstall the software. If you lose the connection, you might need to reset it be problematic depending...
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...allowing the device to send a print job to it. ● Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Also, resetting the printer to the factory default settings: 1. Additionally, you to reinstall the printer software. Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times...Bluetooth. The device name assigned to reconfigure the printer's security settings. Note You cannot change this address. The default passkey is powered on. 2. Release the Report Page button. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that have to the printer so that the user must enter in its...
...allowing the device to send a print job to it. ● Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Also, resetting the printer to the factory default settings: 1. Additionally, you to reinstall the printer software. Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times...Bluetooth. The device name assigned to reconfigure the printer's security settings. Note You cannot change this address. The default passkey is powered on. 2. Release the Report Page button. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that have to the printer so that the user must enter in its...
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...e EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address of hardware and software tools that connects two different networks. g Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that protects a network from one -time passwords, certificates, and ...speed at which a device on a network to an Ethernet network. Use a CAT-5 cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to all devices on an Ethernet network can act as token cards, one device on a network automatically assigns an IP address to a ...
...e EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address of hardware and software tools that connects two different networks. g Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that protects a network from one -time passwords, certificates, and ...speed at which a device on a network to an Ethernet network. Use a CAT-5 cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to all devices on an Ethernet network can act as token cards, one device on a network automatically assigns an IP address to a ...
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... Select one of the available local Bluetooth devices. 6. To properly install this software, the Pocket PC must be in the ActiveSync cradle. Select a manufacturer and model. 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Any Bluetooth device within range can print to the printer. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from a desktop computer to perform a search of the following...
... Select one of the available local Bluetooth devices. 6. To properly install this software, the Pocket PC must be in the ActiveSync cradle. Select a manufacturer and model. 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Any Bluetooth device within range can print to the printer. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from a desktop computer to perform a search of the following...
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... sheets of the paper from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, remove the Out tray. For large photos, raise the Out tray. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the printer is flat. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper...x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom photo size. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Advanced color settings - Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from 3 x 5 inch photo paper to print on . 2. Verify that make printing digital photos easier and...
... sheets of the paper from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, remove the Out tray. For large photos, raise the Out tray. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the printer is flat. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper...x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom photo size. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Advanced color settings - Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from 3 x 5 inch photo paper to print on . 2. Verify that make printing digital photos easier and...
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.... For large photos, lower the Out tray. Verify that the photo paper is pointing away from the printer. 6. For small photos, replace the Out tray. Print Note If the software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Place the photo paper in an application that...edge of the In tray. 7. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using photo paper with the software program. In the What do ? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Print quality: Normal or Best User's guide 39 Slide the paper-width...
.... For large photos, lower the Out tray. Verify that the photo paper is pointing away from the printer. 6. For small photos, replace the Out tray. Print Note If the software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Place the photo paper in an application that...edge of the In tray. 7. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using photo paper with the software program. In the What do ? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Print quality: Normal or Best User's guide 39 Slide the paper-width...
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...paper type - Click OK to the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Maximum dpi in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper-width guide all of photo paper. Print photos with a border... . 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series help to make the document completely borderless. If you are using is turned on facing down list...the way to print photos with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the photo/envelope feeder. Place the photo paper in a software program such as appropriate. 6.
...paper type - Click OK to the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Maximum dpi in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper-width guide all of photo paper. Print photos with a border... . 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series help to make the document completely borderless. If you are using is turned on facing down list...the way to print photos with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the photo/envelope feeder. Place the photo paper in a software program such as appropriate. 6.
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...photos, lower the Out tray. Open the photo in the Print quality drop-down list, click Photo printing-with the software program. Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the What do ? Print quality: Normal or Best Note For maximum dpi quality, go ...to print the photo. drop-down box. - Set the HP Real Life technologies as Adobe Photoshop. 2. Click OK to the ...
...photos, lower the Out tray. Open the photo in the Print quality drop-down list, click Photo printing-with the software program. Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the What do ? Print quality: Normal or Best Note For maximum dpi quality, go ...to print the photo. drop-down box. - Set the HP Real Life technologies as Adobe Photoshop. 2. Click OK to the ...
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...printer. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in dark areas of the technologies included. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. Click Automatic to allow the printer software...if it easy for you to your preference. Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these options: 1. Photo brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for the image automatically. 6. Click On to allow the printer software to set these steps to sharpen details in the...
...printer. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in dark areas of the technologies included. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. Click Automatic to allow the printer software...if it easy for you to your preference. Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these options: 1. Photo brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for the image automatically. 6. Click On to allow the printer software to set these steps to sharpen details in the...
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...list, click either Photo printing- In the Type is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer, follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. User's guide 43 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the What do ? borderless or Photo ... not included with white borders. 4. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). In the Print quality drop-down list. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Note To protect a print...
...list, click either Photo printing- In the Type is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer, follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. User's guide 43 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the What do ? borderless or Photo ... not included with white borders. 4. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). In the Print quality drop-down list. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Note To protect a print...
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... high-quality black-and-white photographs. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Follow these steps: 1. Click the Color tab. 3. AdobeRGB: When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software program, turn off the color management in printing. Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used for most print jobs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the...
... high-quality black-and-white photographs. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Follow these steps: 1. Click the Color tab. 3. AdobeRGB: When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software program, turn off the color management in printing. Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used for most print jobs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the...