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... 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 Printer is... 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
... 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 Printer is... 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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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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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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... 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 Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off. When the printer is processing. The Power light flashes...
... 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 Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off. When the printer is processing. The Power light flashes...
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... on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 1. The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly...
... on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 1. The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly...
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... you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop , and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray. 12 HP Deskjet 6940 series To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes...
... you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop , and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray. 12 HP Deskjet 6940 series To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. Raise the Out tray to print single envelopes...
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Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Print the photo. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comforly go . 4. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . 14 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 3.
Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to print a single postcard: 1. Print the photo. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to be printed on facing down. 2. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comforly go . 4. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go . 14 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 3 3.
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... is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Colors print as grayscale. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ●...
... is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Colors print as grayscale. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ●...
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... printer. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the router, switch, or access point. 3. For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. If...
... printer. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet port on the router, switch, or access point. 3. For more detailed instructions on an Ethernet network 18 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. If...
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... the network send print jobs 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 Ethernet network examples To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the documentation that use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to create instant...
... the network send print jobs 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 Ethernet network examples To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the documentation that use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to create instant...
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Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. However, in order to limit exposure to the network. The .... For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that will use AutoIP to the Internet. Then you must install the printer software on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that the printer is powered on each computer that came with the printer. 2. Chapter 4 computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network connections and...
Caution HP does not recommend this example, the network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. However, in order to limit exposure to the network. The .... For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that will use AutoIP to the Internet. Then you must install the printer software on . 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that the printer is powered on each computer that came with the printer. 2. Chapter 4 computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network connections and...
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... applications running on the computer: 1. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... applications running on the computer: 1. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 24 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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...has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is English. Follow these steps to obtain... valid settings. Select the language The default language for the HP Report page is powered on and idle,...
...has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to print the page in another language: 26 HP Deskjet 6940 series Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is English. Follow these steps to obtain... valid settings. Select the language The default language for the HP Report page is powered on and idle,...
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...to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. PictBridge Last The last known error to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. The network link configuration: ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ●...802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information does not apply to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Total Packets Number of packets sent without error. Chapter 4 (continued) Item Admin Password Link Config Meaning This name is used by...
...to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Transmitted This item might be requested by HP Service and Support. PictBridge Last The last known error to the HP Deskjet 6940 series printer. The network link configuration: ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ●...802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information does not apply to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. 28 HP Deskjet 6940 series Total Packets Number of packets sent without error. Chapter 4 (continued) Item Admin Password Link Config Meaning This name is used by...
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... After the printer is configured for the printer connected by Bluetooth. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web server (EWS) administrator password. Release the Report Page button. Resets the printer's Bluetooth...
... After the printer is configured for the printer connected by Bluetooth. ● High: The printer requires a passkey from the printer's memory for Fast Ethernet. 30 HP Deskjet 6940 series Resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web server (EWS) administrator password. Release the Report Page button. Resets the printer's Bluetooth...
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... in a personal DNS server. An Ethernet network is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. Each device on a network. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 i ICS (Internet Connection Sharing): A Windows program that allows a computer to act as "your printer"), IP and port addresses.... Protocol: A language that allows a computer to provide information regarding its service. Internet Sharing: A Macintosh OSX program that devices on the HP Report page. mDNS: As an alternative to a Domain Name Server, a device issues a Multicast Domain Name Server (mDNS) notification to act...
... in a personal DNS server. An Ethernet network is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. Each device on a network. q 32 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 4 i ICS (Internet Connection Sharing): A Windows program that allows a computer to act as "your printer"), IP and port addresses.... Protocol: A language that allows a computer to provide information regarding its service. Internet Sharing: A Macintosh OSX program that devices on the HP Report page. mDNS: As an alternative to a Domain Name Server, a device issues a Multicast Domain Name Server (mDNS) notification to act...
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... on the device. 3. Select the printer when it is not connected to a network, you will need a USB cable to a network. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the instructions that is displayed for the printer. Some Bluetooth devices exchange device addresses...
... on the device. 3. Select the printer when it is not connected to a network, you will need a USB cable to a network. Open the HP Printer Utility. 34 HP Deskjet 6940 series Insert the HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter into the Bluetooth device, following the instructions that is displayed for the printer. Some Bluetooth devices exchange device addresses...
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High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to the printer. Deselect the check box for the printer not to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: - Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to it . -
High: The printer requires a passkey from the Bluetooth device before it can print to it . 36 HP Deskjet 6940 series Low: The printer does not require a passkey. Any Bluetooth device within range can send a print job to the printer. Deselect the check box for the printer not to require a passkey. ● EWS: Select one of the following options: - Chapter 4 (continued) Option Description range before allowing the device to send a print job to it . -
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Slide the paper-width guide all the way to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that the photo paper is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some ...-length guide. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. For small photos, replace the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 4. ...
Slide the paper-width guide all the way to make the document completely borderless. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series Verify that the photo paper is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some ...-length guide. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Select the Real Life Digital Photography pane, and then set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. 6. For small photos, replace the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 4. ...
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... the following settings: - Open the Print dialog box. 4. Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Source: Upper tray - Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Paper Type: Automatic...
... the following settings: - Open the Print dialog box. 4. Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies: 40 HP Deskjet 6940 series Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Source: Upper tray - Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: - Paper Type: Automatic...