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... ...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 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 ...
... ...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 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 ...
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...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 cartridges 89 Maintain... 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 ...
...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 cartridges 89 Maintain... 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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... better photos easier with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are in shadows are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with Small Paper Tray to print two... print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to optimize print quality for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, as when a baby is equipped with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
... better photos easier with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are in shadows are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with Small Paper Tray to print two... print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to optimize print quality for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, as when a baby is equipped with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
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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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The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is low on ink. - The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the ... photo print cartridge. - The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge 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 That print cartridge can be serviced. The right status light represents the...
The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is low on ink. - The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the ... photo print cartridge. - The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge 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 That print cartridge can be serviced. The right status light represents the...
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...selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Colors print but black is... grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print ...
...selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Colors print but black is... grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print ...
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... reduced. User's guide 17 Quiet mode Use the Quiet mode feature when you the opportunity to exit ink-backup mode. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer to stop printing. Quiet mode can interfere with Small Paper Tray. Exit... ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents ...
... reduced. User's guide 17 Quiet mode Use the Quiet mode feature when you the opportunity to exit ink-backup mode. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer to stop printing. Quiet mode can interfere with Small Paper Tray. Exit... ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents ...
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... verify that use the new settings to reconnect. Note If the printer is on the printer and open the printer Toolbox to configure the Bluetooth settings. you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. User's guide 29 Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or...by-pass the proxy server in order to access the EWS. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the...
... verify that use the new settings to reconnect. Note If the printer is on the printer and open the printer Toolbox to configure the Bluetooth settings. you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. User's guide 29 Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or...by-pass the proxy server in order to access the EWS. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the...
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...: 25 sheets of the paper from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, remove the Out tray. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Prepare to print on . 2. For large photos, raise...
...: 25 sheets of the paper from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For small photos, remove the Out tray. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Prepare to print on . 2. For large photos, raise...
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...paper in the paper tray. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 46 HP Deskjet 6940 series Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce the quality of the curl until the ...paper lies flat. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. Handling ●...
...paper in the paper tray. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 46 HP Deskjet 6940 series Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce the quality of the curl until the ...paper lies flat. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. Handling ●...
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... paper-width guide all the way to learn about the features that appear in a software program and assign the brochure size. Place the envelopes in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 7. Print 1. help to the left . 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the... dialog box. Raise the Out tray. 3. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Slide the paper-width guide all the way to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of brochure ...
... paper-width guide all the way to learn about the features that appear in a software program and assign the brochure size. Place the envelopes in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 7. Print 1. help to the left . 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the... dialog box. Raise the Out tray. 3. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Slide the paper-width guide all the way to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of brochure ...
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...automatically or manually. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to reload the printer less often. ● Set the order that the pages print. Follow these steps to produce draft-quality printouts quickly. drop-down list, click Fast/economical printing. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series In the What do ? Enhance...print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to save money and ink when printing photos....
...automatically or manually. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to reload the printer less often. ● Set the order that the pages print. Follow these steps to produce draft-quality printouts quickly. drop-down list, click Fast/economical printing. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series In the What do ? Enhance...print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to save money and ink when printing photos....
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...steps to print than Best and requires a large amount of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list, click one of ink. - In the Print in grayscale: 1. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to select a print quality: ...: - Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Use the What's This? Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Click one of disk space....
...steps to print than Best and requires a large amount of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list, click one of ink. - In the Print in grayscale: 1. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to select a print quality: ...: - Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Use the What's This? Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Click one of disk space....
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...and the reverse side of binding. If a two-sided printing accessory is the most common type of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Print on both sides check box. In the Print on both sides drop-down list. 3. ...Note Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of supported paper types, see the documentation that you want , and then...
...and the reverse side of binding. If a two-sided printing accessory is the most common type of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Print on both sides check box. In the Print on both sides drop-down list. 3. ...Note Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of supported paper types, see the documentation that you want , and then...
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...then click OK. Manual two-sided printing If an optional two-sided printing accessory is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the What do ? In the Print on both sides drop-down ...printer, follow these steps: 1. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed. Printing on both sides of the page is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as well. Chapter 8 4. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK. Select the Flip pages up . 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series When the ink...
...then click OK. Manual two-sided printing If an optional two-sided printing accessory is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the What do ? In the Print on both sides drop-down ...printer, follow these steps: 1. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed. Printing on both sides of the page is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as well. Chapter 8 4. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK. Select the Flip pages up . 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series When the ink...
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... the cursor over the feature that is displayed. 3. The window displays the approximate ink level of the feature is displayed. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series help to learn more about . 2. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you want to learn more about the features...
... the cursor over the feature that is displayed. 3. The window displays the approximate ink level of the feature is displayed. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series help to learn more about . 2. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you want to learn more about the features...
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... want it to the Internet. 2. Click the Configuration tab. 3. The HP Software Update window is operating over a non-Microsoft configuration. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements: 1. Note The Ink Status window may not display if the printer is displayed. 3. If a software update is displayed in the lower-left...
... want it to the Internet. 2. Click the Configuration tab. 3. The HP Software Update window is operating over a non-Microsoft configuration. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements: 1. Note The Ink Status window may not display if the printer is displayed. 3. If a software update is displayed in the lower-left...
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...side of the cradle in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. When printing photos, use the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series For printing high-quality black-and-white photographs,...Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● ...
...side of the cradle in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. When printing photos, use the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series For printing high-quality black-and-white photographs,...Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● ...
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... installed. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. For more information...
... installed. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. For more information...