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...cartridges 72 Set the auto-off feature 75 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 ...print correctly 94 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
...cartridges 72 Set the auto-off feature 75 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 ...print correctly 94 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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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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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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... Power button to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer lights give you press the Power button. It can manually turn the printer on and off . In this mode, the printer continues to turn the printer on and off . When the printer is processing. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a ... less than one watt of power and turns back 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 ...
... Power button to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power. 8 HP Deskjet 6940 series The printer lights give you press the Power button. It can manually turn the printer on and off . In this mode, the printer continues to turn the printer on and off . When the printer is processing. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a ... less than one watt of power and turns back 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 ...
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...right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is illuminated. The left side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can ...enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to be serviced. 2. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 1. The light is on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - ...
...right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is illuminated. The left side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can ...enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to be serviced. 2. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 1. The light is on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - ...
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... 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
... 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
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Chapter 3 3. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. 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 comforly go . 4. Print the photo.
Chapter 3 3. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. 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 comforly go . 4. Print the photo.
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... information about installing a print cartridge, 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. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not...backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label ...
... information about installing a print cartridge, 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. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not...backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label ...
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... a wired network ● Install the printer on a network, you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with the printer. Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the printer. 2. For more detailed instructions on connecting the printer to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD...
... a wired network ● Install the printer on a network, you initially installed the printer as a standalone printer with the printer. Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the printer. 2. For more detailed instructions on connecting the printer to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD...
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A gateway can either be connected to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series For more information about Internet Sharing, see some examples of computers and devices without any configuration. Rendezvous Rendezvous®...came with your computer. Internet connections Networks might not be a router or a Macintosh OSX computer running Internet Sharing. Rendezvous allows you place the printer on the network send print jobs directly to the Internet. Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network identifies ...
A gateway can either be connected to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series For more information about Internet Sharing, see some examples of computers and devices without any configuration. Rendezvous Rendezvous®...came with your computer. Internet connections Networks might not be a router or a Macintosh OSX computer running Internet Sharing. Rendezvous allows you place the printer on the network send print jobs directly to the Internet. Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network identifies ...
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...each computer that will use the printer. ● Connect the printer to an Ethernet network ● Install the printer software Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. Verify that came with the printer. 2. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the... viruses and guard against unwanted entry. The hub is directly connected to the other devices. Then you must install the printer software on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series However, in order to limit exposure to a hub, rather than a router. If necessary, set up the...
...each computer that will use the printer. ● Connect the printer to an Ethernet network ● Install the printer software Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. Verify that came with the printer. 2. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the... viruses and guard against unwanted entry. The hub is directly connected to the other devices. Then you must install the printer software on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series However, in order to limit exposure to a hub, rather than a router. If necessary, set up the...
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...on. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer software CD to an Ethernet network or powered off. The printer software installation wizard guides you must use it be problematic... type of the printer's Ethernet connection. Chapter 4 Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through the installation process. Follow the steps below. Caution It is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series
...on. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer software CD to an Ethernet network or powered off. The printer software installation wizard guides you must use it be problematic... type of the printer's Ethernet connection. Chapter 4 Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through the installation process. Follow the steps below. Caution It is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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.... Chapter 4 (continued) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and front USB port connections. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes...
.... Chapter 4 (continued) Status of the icon Off Status of the printer network connection Not connected to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and front USB port connections. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes...
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... not apply to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is wrong with the PictBridge connection. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Received This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total...
... not apply to a digital camera. ● Error: Something is wrong with the PictBridge connection. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Received This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total...
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...; Not visible: Only Bluetooth devices that have stored the device address of security set for the printer connected by Bluetooth. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Resetting the printer to it. Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times...
...; Not visible: Only Bluetooth devices that have stored the device address of security set for the printer connected by Bluetooth. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Resetting the printer to it. Press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times...
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...network is TCP/IP. Mb/s (megabits per second). n o p Packet: A message sent from one device on a network use to act as "your printer"), IP and port addresses, and other necessary information. Protocol: A language that devices on a network to act as a gateway between the Internet and a ... (or 125,000 bytes per second): The measure for a device on the HP Report page. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series However, a device can be manually assigned a static IP address. The IP address is displayed on a network. The printer's MAC address is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP.
...network is TCP/IP. Mb/s (megabits per second). n o p Packet: A message sent from one device on a network use to act as "your printer"), IP and port addresses, and other necessary information. Protocol: A language that devices on a network to act as a gateway between the Internet and a ... (or 125,000 bytes per second): The measure for a device on the HP Report page. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series However, a device can be manually assigned a static IP address. The IP address is displayed on a network. The printer's MAC address is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP.
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... Bluetooth devices display the name of the printer a. The device address of the Bluetooth printer adapter is displayed on the printer. 2. Configure Bluetooth settings The method to configure the Bluetooth settings 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 The basic procedure for the printer. Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the...
... Bluetooth devices display the name of the printer a. The device address of the Bluetooth printer adapter is displayed on the printer. 2. Configure Bluetooth settings The method to configure the Bluetooth settings 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 The basic procedure for the printer. Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the...
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Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Deselect the check box for the printer not to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to the printer. Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to it . - High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: -
Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Deselect the check box for the printer not to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to the printer. Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to it . - High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: -
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...Print 1. Select any other print settings that the photo paper is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that you printed on facing down. For small photos, replace the Out ...tray. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. ...
...Print 1. Select any other print settings that the photo paper is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that you printed on facing down. For small photos, replace the Out ...tray. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. ...
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... dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series For large photos, lower the Out tray. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Select any...
... dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series For large photos, lower the Out tray. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Select any...