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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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... the printer without a cable 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 continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ● Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the...
... the printer without a cable 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 continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ● Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the...
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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. 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
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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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... correctly, the green Connection 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 and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the print... cartridge cradle. The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. That print cartridge can be serviced....
... correctly, the green Connection 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 and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the print... cartridge cradle. The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. That print cartridge can be serviced....
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... mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print as grayscale...
... mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print as grayscale...
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...Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple ...printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on a network. Use the printer's EWS to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 (continued) Item Admin Password...
...Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. PictBridge Status ● Connected: The printer is connected to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple ...printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since Error the printer was last turned on a network. Use the printer's EWS to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 (continued) Item Admin Password...
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Prepare to print To print a single small photo, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Advanced color management ● Prevent photo paper from 3 x.... Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Remove all of paper sizes-from curling by following software options: - For small photos...
Prepare to print To print a single small photo, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Advanced color management ● Prevent photo paper from 3 x.... Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Remove all of paper sizes-from curling by following software options: - For small photos...
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Replace the Out tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 7. Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure ...
Replace the Out tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 7. Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure ...
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...color print cartridge. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note... ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● 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 ...
...color print cartridge. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 72 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note... ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● 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 ...
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... turned on. 2. Open the printer cover. 4. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. User's guide 73 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the ... see the reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to install a print cartridge: 1. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane.
... turned on. 2. Open the printer cover. 4. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. User's guide 73 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the ... see the reference guide that the printer is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to install a print cartridge: 1. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane.
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... carefully remove the plastic tape. Chapter 10 6. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are on the bottom and... printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... carefully remove the plastic tape. Chapter 10 6. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are on the bottom and... printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 74 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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... or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that are...
... or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click Estimated Ink Levels. 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that are...
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...the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to remove ink from fabric. Remove ink from the exterior of the printer, ... in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to get ink on the print cartridge contacts. Keep all fluids away from your hands or clothing as you clean. Warm or hot water can accumulate on your skin...
...the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to remove ink from fabric. Remove ink from the exterior of the printer, ... in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to get ink on the print cartridge contacts. Keep all fluids away from your hands or clothing as you clean. Warm or hot water can accumulate on your skin...
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... facing up. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to reattach it. Wait until they...
... facing up. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with the photo print cartridge. 78 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to reattach it. Wait until they...
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... 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 place. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container,... make sure that the ink nozzles are not in contact ...
... 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 place. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container,... make sure that the ink nozzles are not in contact ...
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... printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940 series The HP Printer Utility appears. 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, where you can find support for your operating...
... printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable). 80 HP Deskjet 6940 series The HP Printer Utility appears. 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, where you can find support for your operating...
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... in the In tray with the side to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. When the protective piece of the print cartridge cradle. Note You can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper that...
... in the In tray with the side to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. When the protective piece of the print cartridge cradle. Note You can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper that...
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... sheets feed into the printer. ● Verify that you are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet 6940 series Not all software programs print banners. Bluetooth wireless printer adapter is in use. Or try this sequence of the banner ...paper stack is on ink or might need to obtain the latest updates for banner printing is not working , try the following ...
... sheets feed into the printer. ● Verify that you are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be cleaned. 94 HP Deskjet 6940 series Not all software programs print banners. Bluetooth wireless printer adapter is in use. Or try this sequence of the banner ...paper stack is on ink or might need to obtain the latest updates for banner printing is not working , try the following ...