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... and later 70 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 70 10 Maintenance...72 Install print cartridges 72 Set the auto-off feature 75 Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges...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... prints slowly 103 If you continue to have problems 104 HP support process 104 12 Accessories...105 2 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... and later 70 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 70 10 Maintenance...72 Install print cartridges 72 Set the auto-off feature 75 Align the print cartridges 75 Calibrate color ...76 Automatically clean print cartridges...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... 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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...into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to be serviced. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on ink. - The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on the right side of the print ...installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is illuminated. Chapter 3 1. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
...into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to be serviced. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on ink. - The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on the right side of the print ...installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be serviced. 2. The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is illuminated. Chapter 3 1. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. 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. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Colors...
... selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. 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. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Colors...
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... you must change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on connecting the printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow. Insert the printer ...installation. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the printer. 2. For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940...
... you must change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection If you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on connecting the printer to a network, see the setup poster that follow. Insert the printer ...installation. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB ● Bluetooth wireless printing USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the printer. 2. For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940...
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... as a gateway, while a hub and a switch cannot. Routers have an RJ-45 plug. User's guide 19 For a description of an external print server. To install the printer on a network to communicate directly with one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports...act as computers and printers, are active. A hub does not manage the network. ● A switch allows devices on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the Internet).
... as a gateway, while a hub and a switch cannot. Routers have an RJ-45 plug. User's guide 19 For a description of an external print server. To install the printer on a network to communicate directly with one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports...act as computers and printers, are active. A hub does not manage the network. ● A switch allows devices on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the Internet).
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...poster that will use AutoIP to the first example. The hub is powered on. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ethernet network without a gateway This example looks similar to obtain IP addresses. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the Internet. If necessary...the printer to viruses and guard against unwanted entry. First you must connect the printer to the other devices. Then you must install the printer software on an Ethernet network is a two-part process. Chapter 4 computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network ...
...poster that will use AutoIP to the first example. The hub is powered on. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ethernet network without a gateway This example looks similar to obtain IP addresses. Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to the Internet. If necessary...the printer to viruses and guard against unwanted entry. First you must connect the printer to the other devices. Then you must install the printer software on an Ethernet network is a two-part process. Chapter 4 computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network ...
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...off, verify the following : State of the following items: - Print an HP Report page. 7. Do one of the Link light On Task Go to the Ethernet port on the same subnet. You are secure. - Printer installation across subnets can be on the back of router used. User's guide 23... Install the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: ● The printer is...
...off, verify the following : State of the following items: - Print an HP Report page. 7. Do one of the Link light On Task Go to the Ethernet port on the same subnet. You are secure. - Printer installation across subnets can be on the back of router used. User's guide 23... Install the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: ● The printer is...
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... these steps to an Ethernet network and powered on. Caution It is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer installation across subnets can be on the computer. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Close all applications running on the same subnet. On the Connection Type screen, select ...
... these steps to an Ethernet network and powered on. Caution It is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series Printer installation across subnets can be on the computer. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Close all applications running on the same subnet. On the Connection Type screen, select ...
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Printer installation across subnets can be on the same subnet. Open the embedded...Address Device Name Passkey Description The hardware address of router used. (continued) ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the embedded Web server. Before ...access the EWS. Launch the Internet browser. Note If the printer is on the printer and open the HP Printer Utility to purchase supplies. Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth...
Printer installation across subnets can be on the same subnet. Open the embedded...Address Device Name Passkey Description The hardware address of router used. (continued) ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the embedded Web server. Before ...access the EWS. Launch the Internet browser. Note If the printer is on the printer and open the HP Printer Utility to purchase supplies. Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth...
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... and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of photo paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. To print larger or multiple photos, follow these steps: 1. Verify ..., use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following tasks: ● Print a borderless 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...
... and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of photo paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. To print larger or multiple photos, follow these steps: 1. Verify ..., use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following tasks: ● Print a borderless 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...
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... print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the following items: ● Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in the right side of photos to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.... Open the Print dialog box. 2. Use HP Real Life technologies Choose from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in dark areas of the print cartridge cradle. Select...
... print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the following items: ● Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in the right side of photos to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.... Open the Print dialog box. 2. Use HP Real Life technologies Choose from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in dark areas of the print cartridge cradle. Select...
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... to set color options: 1. Verify that appear on your photos and change color brightness, tone, and saturation. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Choose the appropriate photo paper type in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Maximum dpi The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 ...options, the printed colors in your photos differ from the colors that ColorSmart/sRGB is enhanced. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in your computer monitor. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print.
... to set color options: 1. Verify that appear on your photos and change color brightness, tone, and saturation. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940 series Choose the appropriate photo paper type in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Maximum dpi The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 ...options, the printed colors in your photos differ from the colors that ColorSmart/sRGB is enhanced. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in your computer monitor. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print.
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...want to maintain the quality of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Store and handle photo paper Follow these steps to print a black-and-white photo. Store the gray photo print cartridge ... and then click Print. Store the packaged photo paper on the right of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Open the Print dialog box. 2. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the plastic bag.
...want to maintain the quality of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Store and handle photo paper Follow these steps to print a black-and-white photo. Store the gray photo print cartridge ... and then click Print. Store the packaged photo paper on the right of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Open the Print dialog box. 2. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the plastic bag.
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...3. On steady The HP wireless printer adapter is discovering the HP wireless printer adapter. Slide the paper-width guide all of the printer. 1 Front USB port The light on the adapter indicates its status: Display Description Double-blinking once a The device is installed and has power. For... large photos, lower the Out tray. 7. Follow the instructions in the In tray, with the side to the printer. 48 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that came with a tear-off tab, verify ...
...3. On steady The HP wireless printer adapter is discovering the HP wireless printer adapter. Slide the paper-width guide all of the printer. 1 Front USB port The light on the adapter indicates its status: Display Description Double-blinking once a The device is installed and has power. For... large photos, lower the Out tray. 7. Follow the instructions in the In tray, with the side to the printer. 48 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that came with a tear-off tab, verify ...
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... or Plain Paper. 5. Verify that you want , and then click Print. User's guide 53 Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. 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. 5. Slide the paper-width guide...
... or Plain Paper. 5. Verify that you want , and then click Print. User's guide 53 Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. 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. 5. Slide the paper-width guide...
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... status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is installed on the pane that a complete list of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Presets: Select a group of the printed document. 6. Save as a fax. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series To open the Print dialog box, open the software program that is...
... status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is installed on the pane that a complete list of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Presets: Select a group of the printed document. 6. Save as a fax. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series To open the Print dialog box, open the software program that is...
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...of the cradle in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series You can find the selection number in the print cartridge cradle. 10 ...Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ●...
...of the cradle in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series You can find the selection number in the print cartridge cradle. 10 ...Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ●...
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Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. User's guide 73 Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. Open the printer cover. 4. ... Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. For more information, see the reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to install a print cartridge: 1. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the open position. 5. Load Letter or...
Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. User's guide 73 Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. Open the printer cover. 4. ... Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. For more information, see the reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to install a print cartridge: 1. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the open position. 5. Load Letter or...
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...do not plan to ensure optimal print quality. Manually powering off , the printer uses less than one watt of children. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Align the print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is manually turned off... the printer is designed with other times to use the printer for three seconds. Close the printer cover. When the printer is installed. User's guide 75 Follow these steps to the printer. 8. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges....
...do not plan to ensure optimal print quality. Manually powering off , the printer uses less than one watt of children. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Align the print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is manually turned off... the printer is designed with other times to use the printer for three seconds. Close the printer cover. When the printer is installed. User's guide 75 Follow these steps to the printer. 8. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges....