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...help 82 Ink Status window 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 ...Printer Toolbox ...91 11 Troubleshooting 93 Ethernet problems 93 Printer does not print 95 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...
...help 82 Ink Status window 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 ...Printer Toolbox ...91 11 Troubleshooting 93 Ethernet problems 93 Printer does not print 95 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...
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... to be serviced. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on ink. - The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. PictBridge lights ...color print cartridge is low on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge 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 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
... to be serviced. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on ink. - The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. PictBridge lights ...color print cartridge is low on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge 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 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
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..., 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. Print cartridges Four print cartridges can be used in combination with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo...
..., 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. Print cartridges Four print cartridges can be used in combination with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge 4 Gray photo...
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...print cartridge cradle. Colors print as grayscale. 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 Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the ...the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true...
...print cartridge cradle. Colors print as grayscale. 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 Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the ...the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true...
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...paper. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is reduced. To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to clear this feature. Automatic paper-type... sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes. ...
...paper. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is reduced. To resume normal printing speed, click Quiet Printing again to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to clear this feature. Automatic paper-type... sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes. ...
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... the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series For more detailed instructions on the router, switch, or access point. 3. Note A USB cable...screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next. 5. If you already understand how to connect to a network, you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with a USB connection, and later decided to the computer with a USB cable, see the setup poster. 1. For instructions about connecting...
... the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD in Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation. 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series For more detailed instructions on the router, switch, or access point. 3. Note A USB cable...screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next. 5. If you already understand how to connect to a network, you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with a USB connection, and later decided to the computer with a USB cable, see the setup poster. 1. For instructions about connecting...
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.... ● Routers primarily connect different networks (for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the Internet). To install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of an external print server. Hardware...
.... ● Routers primarily connect different networks (for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the Internet). To install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of an external print server. Hardware...
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... an Ethernet network is a two-part process. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to an Ethernet network: 1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Connect the Ethernet cable to the Internet. Verify...
... an Ethernet network is a two-part process. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to an Ethernet network: 1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. Install the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on the network hub or router. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Connect the Ethernet cable to the Internet. Verify...
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... depending on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be on the type of router used . User's guide 23 Do one of the following items: - Follow the steps below. You are secure. - Print an HP Report page. 7. Caution It is installed on the network are still off..., verify the following : State of the printer. 5. Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN, Uplink, or Internet....
... depending on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be on the type of router used . User's guide 23 Do one of the following items: - Follow the steps below. You are secure. - Print an HP Report page. 7. Caution It is installed on the network are still off..., verify the following : State of the printer. 5. Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN, Uplink, or Internet....
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Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Off Not connected to an Ethernet network and powered on . On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network. 4. Chapter 4 Software installation Follow these steps to print a test page. State of the Link...
Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Off Not connected to an Ethernet network and powered on . On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network. 4. Chapter 4 Software installation Follow these steps to print a test page. State of the Link...
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... on the same subnet. If you can be on the printer and open the printer Toolbox to open the embedded Web server. you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Printer installation across subnets can lose the connection. Caution It is on ...a different subnet than the computer, enter the printer's IP address (for support information and to its network...
... on the same subnet. If you can be on the printer and open the printer Toolbox to open the embedded Web server. you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Printer installation across subnets can lose the connection. Caution It is on ...a different subnet than the computer, enter the printer's IP address (for support information and to its network...
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... installer program (hpmobileprinting.exe) from the Bluetooth device before allowing the device to send a print job to the printer. - Connect a Pocket PC to the desktop computer by its Bluetooth name and tap Next. 7. In the iPAQ's HP Mobile Printing program, tap Tools, and then tap Print Config. 3. Select a manufacturer and model. 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP...
... installer program (hpmobileprinting.exe) from the Bluetooth device before allowing the device to send a print job to the printer. - Connect a Pocket PC to the desktop computer by its Bluetooth name and tap Next. 7. In the iPAQ's HP Mobile Printing program, tap Tools, and then tap Print Config. 3. Select a manufacturer and model. 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP...
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... instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of the paper from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use... Photoshop and assign the photo size. Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the printer is flat. Advanced color settings - Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper ...
... instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of the paper from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use... Photoshop and assign the photo size. Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the printer is flat. Advanced color settings - Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper ...
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... steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. In the Print quality drop-down list, click the ...print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of disk space. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to enhance color matching and detail ...
... steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. In the Print quality drop-down list, click the ...print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of disk space. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to enhance color matching and detail ...
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... HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform imagespecific enhancements to print a black-and-white photo. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it in the Type is taken with the product. Install... paper Follow these steps to maintain the quality of flash, and color saturation, and stores it is an international digital imaging standard that allows editing, such as exposure time, type of HP brand photo paper. Use the gray photo print cartridge To use the...
... HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform imagespecific enhancements to print a black-and-white photo. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it in the Type is taken with the product. Install... paper Follow these steps to maintain the quality of flash, and color saturation, and stores it is an international digital imaging standard that allows editing, such as exposure time, type of HP brand photo paper. Use the gray photo print cartridge To use the...
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Verify that the printer is discovering the HP wireless printer adapter. For small photos, replace the Out tray. For large photos, raise the Out tray. second Rapid blinking A sending device is turned on. 2. Print photos from the printer. 5. Slide the paper-width guide all of the printer. 1 Front USB ... tray. 3. Follow the instructions in the In tray, with the digital camera to send photos to the printer. User's guide 49 On steady The HP wireless printer adapter is installed and has power. If you are using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that came with ...
Verify that the printer is discovering the HP wireless printer adapter. For small photos, replace the Out tray. For large photos, raise the Out tray. second Rapid blinking A sending device is turned on. 2. Print photos from the printer. 5. Slide the paper-width guide all of the printer. 1 Front USB ... tray. 3. Follow the instructions in the In tray, with the digital camera to send photos to the printer. User's guide 49 On steady The HP wireless printer adapter is installed and has power. If you are using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that came with ...
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... and the flap should be on . 2. The side to the left . 5. Print 1. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Use the What's This? help to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of... print 1. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 7 To print multiple envelopes,...
... and the flap should be on . 2. The side to the left . 5. Print 1. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Use the What's This? help to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 25 sheets of... print 1. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 7 To print multiple envelopes,...
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...Move the cursor over the What's This? To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. Open the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these steps to learn more about . 2. The What's This box is...box can vary depending on the software program you are using. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you see on the computer. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. help to learn more about specific print settings...
...Move the cursor over the What's This? To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. Open the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these steps to learn more about . 2. The What's This box is...box can vary depending on the software program you are using. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you see on the computer. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. help to learn more about specific print settings...
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... for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of the printer software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. Make sure you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to appear when you print, follow these steps: 1. Follow the...
... for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of the printer software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. Make sure you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to appear when you print, follow these steps: 1. Follow the...
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...Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series For printing high-quality black-and-white photographs, use ... cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in three places: ● Selection number label:...
...Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series For printing high-quality black-and-white photographs, use ... cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in three places: ● Selection number label:...