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......4 2 Special features...5 3 Get started...6 Printer features ...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 ...18 Bluetooth wireless printing 33 5 Print photos...37 Print borderless photos 37 Print photos with a border 39 HP Real Life technologies 40 Photo print cartridge ...
......4 2 Special features...5 3 Get started...6 Printer features ...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 ...18 Bluetooth wireless printing 33 5 Print photos...37 Print borderless photos 37 Print photos with a border 39 HP Real Life technologies 40 Photo print cartridge ...
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... 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 cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 Troubleshooting 81 Ethernet... 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
... 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 cartridges 77 Maintain print cartridges 78 HP Printer Utility 79 11 Troubleshooting 81 Ethernet... 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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... camera using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most... with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ● Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with HP Real Life technologies. HP Vivera Inks are just a few...
... camera using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most... with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ● Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of the many technologies included. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with HP Real Life technologies. HP Vivera Inks are just a few...
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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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... light is low on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light is on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on and... solid when the tri-color print cartridge is illuminated. The light flashes when the...
... light is low on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light is on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on and... solid when the tri-color print cartridge is illuminated. The light flashes when the...
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... the Supplies pane. Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but...
... the Supplies pane. Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but...
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... to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Received This item... connection. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. PictBridge Last The last known error to a digital camera. ● Error...
... to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Received This item... connection. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. PictBridge Last The last known error to a digital camera. ● Error...
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... features that you want to save money and ink when printing photos. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print the photo. ●.... ● Print a photo with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. ● Achieve the highest printing...
... features that you want to save money and ink when printing photos. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print the photo. ●.... ● Print a photo with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. ● Achieve the highest printing...
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... Paper. 5. Raise the Out tray. 3. Replace the Out tray. Print 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper...
... Paper. 5. Raise the Out tray. 3. Replace the Out tray. Print 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper...
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...ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge...side of the print cartridge cradle. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for the...
...ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge...side of the print cartridge cradle. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for the...
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... reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to the open position. 5. Open the printer cover. 4. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Load Letter or A4 plain...
... reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to the open position. 5. Open the printer cover. 4. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Load Letter or A4 plain...
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... printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Chapter...
... printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Chapter...
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... color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Load Letter or A4...
... color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Load Letter or A4...
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... your skin and clothing Follow these tips in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. Remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Caution Always use a soft cloth moistened with water. ● Do not lubricate the support...abrasive soap. Warm or hot water can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to get ink on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and...
... your skin and clothing Follow these tips in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. Remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Caution Always use a soft cloth moistened with water. ● Do not lubricate the support...abrasive soap. Warm or hot water can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to get ink on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and...
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... to install the print cartridge in the print cartridge protector that comes with the copper strips facing up. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to clean 1. Follow these instructions to the right side of paper, with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Repeat this process...
... to install the print cartridge in the print cartridge protector that comes with the copper strips facing up. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to clean 1. Follow these instructions to the right side of paper, with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Repeat this process...
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... down but are face down and back on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure...
... down but are face down and back on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure...
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...Utility. 2. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View estimated ink levels and print cartridge information. ● HP Support: Open the HP Web site,...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...
...Utility. 2. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View estimated ink levels and print cartridge information. ● HP Support: Open the HP Web site,...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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...Printing in the In tray with the side to be printed on the print cartridge with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper that only one print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do not print correctly Reload the paper tray 1. Always ...install the tri-color print cartridge in which to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Note To easily identify the...
...Printing in the In tray with the side to be printed on the print cartridge with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper that only one print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do not print correctly Reload the paper tray 1. Always ...install the tri-color print cartridge in which to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Note To easily identify the...
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...software program that you are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on again. Disconnect the printer from the printer for the printing ...4. Insert the Bluetooth wireless printer adapter in the printer, and then turn the printer on ink or might need to produce a high-quality print. Check the printer properties Open the Page... printer with Bluetooth wireless technology might not have high enough resolution to be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet 6940 series Reconnect power. 5. Banners do not print correctly Check the paper tray ● Unfold...
...software program that you are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on again. Disconnect the printer from the printer for the printing ...4. Insert the Bluetooth wireless printer adapter in the printer, and then turn the printer on ink or might need to produce a high-quality print. Check the printer properties Open the Page... printer with Bluetooth wireless technology might not have high enough resolution to be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet 6940 series Reconnect power. 5. Banners do not print correctly Check the paper tray ● Unfold...