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... 64 Select a paper type 65 Select a paper source 65 Automatic two-sided printing 66 Resize a document 67 9 Printer software 68 Print settings ...68 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later 69 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10... 77 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 77 Manually clean print cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 Troubleshooting 81 Ethernet problems 81 Printer does not print 83 Paper jam ...84 Paper...Document prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... 64 Select a paper type 65 Select a paper source 65 Automatic two-sided printing 66 Resize a document 67 9 Printer software 68 Print settings ...68 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later 69 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10... 77 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 77 Manually clean print cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 Troubleshooting 81 Ethernet problems 81 Printer does not print 83 Paper jam ...84 Paper...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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...Note The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. Quiet mode can interfere with Small Paper Tray. For more information about using the automatic paper-type setting, see Select a paper type. To ... or the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with the auto paper-type sensor. The result is printed. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer...
...Note The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. Quiet mode can interfere with Small Paper Tray. For more information about using the automatic paper-type setting, see Select a paper type. To ... or the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with the auto paper-type sensor. The result is printed. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that are printed from the printer...
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... an Ethernet cable from the back of the printer. 2. The Setup Wizard begins. 4. To change how the printer is accessed. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ...a standalone printer with the printer. If you already understand how to connect to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Follow the onscreen instructions to a network, see the setup poster that follow. Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one...
... an Ethernet cable from the back of the printer. 2. The Setup Wizard begins. 4. To change how the printer is accessed. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ...a standalone printer with the printer. If you already understand how to connect to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Follow the onscreen instructions to a network, see the setup poster that follow. Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one...
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... address is recommended that use a popular protocol called a protocol. Rendezvous Rendezvous® is designed to operate on networks that you use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to create instant IP-based wired or wireless networks of Ethernet networks, see the documentation that came with... directly to the Internet. A gateway can either be connected to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a "language" called TCP/IP.
... address is recommended that use a popular protocol called a protocol. Rendezvous Rendezvous® is designed to operate on networks that you use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to create instant IP-based wired or wireless networks of Ethernet networks, see the documentation that came with... directly to the Internet. A gateway can either be connected to the printer, which prints them in the order received. 20 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 1 RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a "language" called TCP/IP.
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... or cable Internet connection without an Internet connection In this example, the network devices are connected to obtain IP addresses. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the other devices. Install the printer on an Ethernet network ...the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to the first example. Then you must install the printer software on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that the printer is a two-part process. However, in order to...
... or cable Internet connection without an Internet connection In this example, the network devices are connected to obtain IP addresses. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the other devices. Install the printer on an Ethernet network ...the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to the first example. Then you must install the printer software on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that the printer is a two-part process. However, in order to...
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...is set up and powered on. ● The network hub, switch, or router is powered on the type of the printer. 5. Install the printer software on each computer that use the printer. Printer installation across subnets can be on . - If the lights are secure. - Note Do not plug the... Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN, Uplink, or Internet. 4. Print an HP Report page. 7. Caution It is powered on the same subnet. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4. The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that...
...is set up and powered on. ● The network hub, switch, or router is powered on the type of the printer. 5. Install the printer software on each computer that use the printer. Printer installation across subnets can be on . - If the lights are secure. - Note Do not plug the... Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN, Uplink, or Internet. 4. Print an HP Report page. 7. Caution It is powered on the same subnet. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4. The printer is recommended that the printer and the computers that...
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... and powered on. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through the installation process. Close all applications running on the computer: 1. The printer...
... and powered on. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you through the installation process. Close all applications running on the computer: 1. The printer...
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... the page in that language, follow the instructions that you might be requested by HP Service and Support. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. On the lower portion of the printer's internal software. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that no IP address has been set. Configuration...
... the page in that language, follow the instructions that you might be requested by HP Service and Support. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. On the lower portion of the printer's internal software. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that no IP address has been set. Configuration...
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...should only be done as they are. Networking glossary numbers 10/100 Base-T: A technical term for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Any Bluetooth device within range can print to the printer. ● Not visible: Only Bluetooth devices that the ...memory. Resets the printer's Bluetooth settings to the factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to reinstall the printer software. Chapter 4 (continued) Parameter Visibility Security Reset Bluetooth Description Shows whether or not the printer is visible to other Bluetooth devices that ...
...should only be done as they are. Networking glossary numbers 10/100 Base-T: A technical term for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Any Bluetooth device within range can print to the printer. ● Not visible: Only Bluetooth devices that the ...memory. Resets the printer's Bluetooth settings to the factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to reinstall the printer software. Chapter 4 (continued) Parameter Visibility Security Reset Bluetooth Description Shows whether or not the printer is visible to other Bluetooth devices that ...
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...'s embedded Web server (EWS). A crossover cable is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address of hardware and software tools that acts as a gateway between the network and the Internet. f Firewall: A combination of a BOOTP server on the network. g Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer..., and public key authentication. e EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is used to connect devices on a network to an Ethernet network. For example, a computer on the HP Report page.
...'s embedded Web server (EWS). A crossover cable is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address of hardware and software tools that acts as a gateway between the network and the Internet. f Firewall: A combination of a BOOTP server on the network. g Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer..., and public key authentication. e EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is used to connect devices on a network to an Ethernet network. For example, a computer on the HP Report page.
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...two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with the following software options: - For small photos, remove the Out tray. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to save money... and ink when printing photos. Learn how to perform the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to ...
...two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with the following software options: - For small photos, remove the Out tray. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to save money... and ink when printing photos. Learn how to perform the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to ...
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...you want to print the photo. ● Verify that the photo paper that the size corresponds to print To print a single small photo, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the ...paper size on facing down. 6. For small photos, remove the Out tray. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Verify that the photo paper is turned on. 2. Remove all the way to print photos...
...you want to print the photo. ● Verify that the photo paper that the size corresponds to print To print a single small photo, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the ...paper size on facing down. 6. For small photos, remove the Out tray. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Verify that the photo paper is turned on. 2. Remove all the way to print photos...
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...eye Removal: Click On to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Auto to allow the printer software to set the level of photos to set the level of low resolution images such as those downloaded ...print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Click Auto to allow the printer software to bring out detail. Click Auto to allow the printer software to your preference. Click On to allow the printer software to automatically balance lightness and darkness. ● Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance ...
...eye Removal: Click On to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Auto to allow the printer software to set the level of photos to set the level of low resolution images such as those downloaded ...print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Click Auto to allow the printer software to bring out detail. Click Auto to allow the printer software to your preference. Click On to allow the printer software to automatically balance lightness and darkness. ● Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance ...
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... 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to set color options: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Choose the appropriate photo paper type in your photos differ from the colors that ColorSmart/sRGB is not included with the printer. Open the...that you adjust color options, the printed colors in the Paper Type menu. 4. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the photo. Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. When you want , and then click...
... 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to set color options: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Choose the appropriate photo paper type in your photos differ from the colors that ColorSmart/sRGB is not included with the printer. Open the...that you adjust color options, the printed colors in the Paper Type menu. 4. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the photo. Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. When you want , and then click...
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...the AdobeRGB color space. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. User's guide 43 The printer software translates the colors of each color that is selected. In the Color pull-down menu, click one of colors that were originally ...color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. Open the Print dialog box. 2. When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software program, turn off color management in conjunction with the product. Application Managed Colors: Use this option to manage the color of the document....
...the AdobeRGB color space. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. User's guide 43 The printer software translates the colors of each color that is selected. In the Color pull-down menu, click one of colors that were originally ...color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. Open the Print dialog box. 2. When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software program, turn off color management in conjunction with the product. Application Managed Colors: Use this option to manage the color of the document....
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... about the printer software. E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 150 sheets of the printouts with printing tips. Slide the paper-width guide all the way ...
... about the printer software. E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 150 sheets of the printouts with printing tips. Slide the paper-width guide all the way ...
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... box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure size. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray...
... box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure size. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray...
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... Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print collated copies: 1. Select the Layout pane. 64 HP Deskjet 6940 series Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to print than Best... most print jobs. - Print collated copies If you do not have to print, specify the number of the following options: - Note Some software programs do not allow you do not have to print. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to print multiple pages of...
... Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print collated copies: 1. Select the Layout pane. 64 HP Deskjet 6940 series Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to print than Best... most print jobs. - Print collated copies If you do not have to print, specify the number of the following options: - Note Some software programs do not allow you do not have to print. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to print multiple pages of...
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... Use the Print dialog box to modify the document layout. The options that are printing. To open the Print dialog box, open the software program that is installed on the computer. Save as PDF: Convert the document to perform the following tasks: ● Specify your printer... a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) ● View and change the print settings for a document. Use the printer software, also known as a fax. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series To specify the document paper size, scaling, and orientation, use the Page Setup dialog box. Printer: Select the printer. 2. Pane Menu...
... Use the Print dialog box to modify the document layout. The options that are printing. To open the Print dialog box, open the software program that is installed on the computer. Save as PDF: Convert the document to perform the following tasks: ● Specify your printer... a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) ● View and change the print settings for a document. Use the printer software, also known as a fax. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series To specify the document paper size, scaling, and orientation, use the Page Setup dialog box. Printer: Select the printer. 2. Pane Menu...