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...1 Welcome...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 ... 5 Print photos...37 Print borderless photos 37 Print photos with a border 39 HP Real Life technologies 40 Photo print cartridge 41 Maximum dpi ...42 Color options ...42 Advanced color management 43 Gray photo print cartridge 43 Print black-and-white photos 44 Store and handle photo paper 44 Save ...
...1 Welcome...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 ... 5 Print photos...37 Print borderless photos 37 Print photos with a border 39 HP Real Life technologies 40 Photo print cartridge 41 Maximum dpi ...42 Color options ...42 Advanced color management 43 Gray photo print cartridge 43 Print black-and-white photos 44 Store and handle photo paper 44 Save ...
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... 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 problems 81 Printer does not print 83 Paper jam ...84 Paper problems ...86 Paper mismatch ...87... 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
... 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 problems 81 Printer does not print 83 Paper jam ...84 Paper problems ...86 Paper mismatch ...87... 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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Contents Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 105 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 110 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 115 13 Supplies...125 Paper ...125 USB cables ...125 Accessories ...125 14 Specifications 126 Printer specifications 126 15 Environmental information 127 Environmental statement 127 Print cartridge recovery 128 User's guide 3
Contents Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer 105 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 110 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray 115 13 Supplies...125 Paper ...125 USB cables ...125 Accessories ...125 14 Specifications 126 Printer specifications 126 15 Environmental information 127 Environmental statement 127 Print cartridge recovery 128 User's guide 3
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...cartridge has run out of ink. ● Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to the printer without using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet... printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 2 ...
...cartridge has run out of ink. ● Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to the printer without using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet... printer that last. Use an optional HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. 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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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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... 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 When the printer is manually turned off might cause printer failure. The printer is processing. The printer lights give you press...
... 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 When the printer is manually turned off might cause printer failure. The printer is processing. The printer lights give you press...
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... cord from the electrical source. Note Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then disconnecting the end of the print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights User's guide 9 Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Resume button The Resume light flashes when...
... cord from the electrical source. Note Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then disconnecting the end of the print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights User's guide 9 Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Resume button The Resume light flashes when...
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... is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - That print cartridge can be serviced. The light is on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital...
... is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - That print cartridge can be serviced. The light is on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital...
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... print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used with the tri-color print cartridge. User's guide 15 3. Print the postcard. 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 cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies...
... print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used with the tri-color print cartridge. User's guide 15 3. Print the postcard. 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 cartridge 4 Gray photo print cartridge Note The availability of print cartridges varies...
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... places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. The inkbackup mode...
... places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. The inkbackup mode...
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...since Error the printer was last turned on. Use the printer's EWS to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total ...connected to identify the printer on a network. Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple way to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server is password protected. ● Set: A password is required. ● Not Set:...
...since Error the printer was last turned on. Use the printer's EWS to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total ...connected to identify the printer on a network. Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple way to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server is password protected. ● Set: A password is required. ● Not Set:...
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... by following software options: - 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. ● For maximum fade resistance, use 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 ...
... by following software options: - 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. ● For maximum fade resistance, use 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 ...
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...the photo paper that you are using is flat. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. ...25 sheets of photo paper. To print larger or multiple photos, follow these instructions to print To print a single small photo, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Print photos with a border Follow these steps: 1. Ensure that the size ...
...the photo paper that you are using is flat. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. ...25 sheets of photo paper. To print larger or multiple photos, follow these instructions to print To print a single small photo, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Print photos with a border Follow these steps: 1. Ensure that the size ...
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...photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the image automatically. ● Smoothing: Soften an image. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and... then install the photo print cartridge in the printer, follow these storage guidelines. Click Auto to allow the...
...photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the image automatically. ● Smoothing: Soften an image. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and... then install the photo print cartridge in the printer, follow these storage guidelines. Click Auto to allow the...
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...cartridge can be purchased separately if it is the highest quality resolution for this printer. In the Quality pull-down menu, click Photo Paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type. 4. When you adjust color options, the printed colors in the Paper Type menu. 4. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940...Quality pane. 3. Store the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to enhance color matching and detail in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Maximum dpi. 5. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the ...
...cartridge can be purchased separately if it is the highest quality resolution for this printer. In the Quality pull-down menu, click Photo Paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type. 4. When you adjust color options, the printed colors in the Paper Type menu. 4. Click the Color Options tab. 42 HP Deskjet 6940...Quality pane. 3. Store the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to enhance color matching and detail in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Maximum dpi. 5. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the ...
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...print settings that can be printed. In the Color pull-down menu, click one of the document. - Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in the AdobeRGB color space. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printing ...product. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to the color management option that is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. AdobeRGB: Use the AdobeRGB setting for most Web-based documents and current imaging devices. - User...
...print settings that can be printed. In the Color pull-down menu, click one of the document. - Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in the AdobeRGB color space. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printing ...product. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to the color management option that is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. AdobeRGB: Use the AdobeRGB setting for most Web-based documents and current imaging devices. - User...
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...paper in the printer. Store the packaged photo paper on the right of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print black-and-white photos You can reduce the quality of the print cartridge cradle. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. Printing ... the instructions for the type and size of HP brand photo paper. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the plastic bag. Store and handle photo...
...paper in the printer. Store the packaged photo paper on the right of the photos. 44 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print black-and-white photos You can reduce the quality of the print cartridge cradle. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. Printing ... the instructions for the type and size of HP brand photo paper. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Chapter 5 Install the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the plastic bag. Store and handle photo...
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... the paper-length guide. 4. 5. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. 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. Raise the Out tray...
... the paper-length guide. 4. 5. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. 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. Raise the Out tray...
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... ● Remove 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 are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the tri-color print...
... ● Remove 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 are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the tri-color print...