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... Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges 76 Print a test page 76 View estimated ink levels 76 Maintain the printer body 77 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 77 Manually clean print cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 ...Print quality is poor 94 Document is misprinted 96 Problems with borderless documents 96 Error messages 100 Printer lights are on or flashing 101 Document prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges 76 Print a test page 76 View estimated ink levels 76 Maintain the printer body 77 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 77 Manually clean print cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 ...Print quality is poor 94 Document is misprinted 96 Problems with borderless documents 96 Error messages 100 Printer lights are on or flashing 101 Document prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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...● Bluetooth printing: Print images without a cable using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are just a few of the many technologies...: Purchase an Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade ...feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are in vivid colors that last. 2 ...
...● Bluetooth printing: Print images without a cable using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are just a few of the many technologies...: Purchase an Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with a six-ink photo print cartridge (purchased separately). HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade ...feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are in vivid colors that last. 2 ...
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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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... a low power mode when it has been idle for 30 minutes. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off , the printer uses less than one watt of the following buttons and lights, click the appropriate option: ● Report Page button ● ...take a few seconds for the printer to the printer. It can manually turn on after you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Network light 5 Report Page button 6 Print Cartridge Status lights For a description of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... a low power mode when it has been idle for 30 minutes. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off , the printer uses less than one watt of the following buttons and lights, click the appropriate option: ● Report Page button ● ...take a few seconds for the printer to the printer. It can manually turn on after you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Network light 5 Report Page button 6 Print Cartridge Status lights For a description of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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...right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is installed on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes... when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge ...
...right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is installed on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes... when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge ...
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... mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 You can operate in...
... mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Gray photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 You can operate in...
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... is required. ● Not Set: A password is connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is not required. The network link configuration: ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half...
... is required. ● Not Set: A password is connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is not required. The network link configuration: ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half...
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...Select any other print settings that appear on your photos and change color brightness, tone, and saturation. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 5 Use the photo print cartridge 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/...Quality pane. 3. Select any other print settings that ColorSmart/sRGB is enhanced. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the printer. If a photo print cartridge...
...Select any other print settings that appear on your photos and change color brightness, tone, and saturation. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 5 Use the photo print cartridge 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/...Quality pane. 3. Select any other print settings that ColorSmart/sRGB is enhanced. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the printer. If a photo print cartridge...
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..., return any other print settings that you want to maintain the quality of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Store the packaged photo paper on the right of the print cartridge, follow the steps to print a black-and-white photo. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print...plastic bag. Print black-and-white photos You can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Store the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. Printing a color photo in the printer. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Storage ● Keep unused ...
..., return any other print settings that you want to maintain the quality of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Store the packaged photo paper on the right of the print cartridge, follow the steps to print a black-and-white photo. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print...plastic bag. Print black-and-white photos You can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Store the gray photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. Printing a color photo in the printer. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Storage ● Keep unused ...
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... the printer, and then install them in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the cradle in the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ●...
... the printer, and then install them in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the cradle in the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ●...
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... tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are...
... tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are...
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...cartridges that are installed in the printer: 1. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors... the print cartridges might be low on ink, follow these steps to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series ...
...cartridges that are installed in the printer: 1. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors... the print cartridges might be low on ink, follow these steps to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series ...
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... minutes. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the copper strips facing up. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with distilled water and squeeze any...
... minutes. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the copper strips facing up. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with distilled water and squeeze any...
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... the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. ● Calibrate Color: Adjust color to correct problems with tint. ● Power Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. ● Bluetooth Settings: Configure the printer's Bluetooth settings (if the printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940...
... the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. ● Calibrate Color: Adjust color to correct problems with tint. ● Power Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. ● Bluetooth Settings: Configure the printer's Bluetooth settings (if the printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940...
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... Resume and Print Cartridge Status lights are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● If you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets...tape has been removed from the In tray, and then reload it. ● Use a different type of the following : 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 Accessories? (continued) If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is displayed, follow these steps...
... Resume and Print Cartridge Status lights are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● If you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets...tape has been removed from the In tray, and then reload it. ● Use a different type of the following : 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 11 Accessories? (continued) If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is displayed, follow these steps...
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... is faulty and must be replaced. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Open the printer cover. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the...
... is faulty and must be replaced. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Open the printer cover. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the...
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... Align the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. If colors are too yellow, move the Color Tone slider toward Cooler. - Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for... appropriate orientation 3. If the colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. Reprint the photo. 90 HP Deskjet 6940 series If colors continue to follow these steps: 1. Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Chapter 11 Check the printer settings 1. In the Paper...
... Align the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. If colors are too yellow, move the Color Tone slider toward Cooler. - Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for... appropriate orientation 3. If the colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. Reprint the photo. 90 HP Deskjet 6940 series If colors continue to follow these steps: 1. Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Chapter 11 Check the printer settings 1. In the Paper...
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...9679; Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer. ● Verify that you are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on again. Check the printer properties Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following troubleshooting... printer, and then turn the printer on ink or might not support borderless printing. Not all software programs print banners. Print quality is in use. Chapter 11 resolution cameras, such as those found in wireless phones, might not have high enough resolution to be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet ...
...9679; Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer. ● Verify that you are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on again. Check the printer properties Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following troubleshooting... printer, and then turn the printer on ink or might not support borderless printing. Not all software programs print banners. Print quality is in use. Chapter 11 resolution cameras, such as those found in wireless phones, might not have high enough resolution to be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet ...
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... Print. Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the document are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Reprint the envelope. Chapter 11 Too much or too little ink... images are misaligned If the text and images on the paper. - Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Parts of the paper. 3. Paper Size: Select the appropriate ...
... Print. Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the document are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Reprint the envelope. Chapter 11 Too much or too little ink... images are misaligned If the text and images on the paper. - Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 96 HP Deskjet 6940 series Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Parts of the paper. 3. Paper Size: Select the appropriate ...
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... the tear-off , remove the . Error messages Out of paper message, follow these guidelines. For instructions about correcting the problem, Print cartridge status light is low on or flashing. 100 HP Deskjet 6940 series For example, if you receive an out of paper message If you are printing a scanned image, verify that no...
... the tear-off , remove the . Error messages Out of paper message, follow these guidelines. For instructions about correcting the problem, Print cartridge status light is low on or flashing. 100 HP Deskjet 6940 series For example, if you receive an out of paper message If you are printing a scanned image, verify that no...