Network Guide
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...Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to other countries. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Microsoft Corporation. For example: Caution Do... connections. It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to -text applications.
...Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to other countries. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Microsoft Corporation. For example: Caution Do... connections. It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to -text applications.
Setup Guide
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...an Ethernet connection" section of your computer. English Start here Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly to your box may differ. Additional equipment needed . The contents of the network guide. ...color print cartridge Black print cartridge Ethernet cable USB cable* Reference guide Network guide Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (Includes the onscreen user guide) * Purchased separately, if needed for network setup is specified later in this guide. ᕢ Remove rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980...
...an Ethernet connection" section of your computer. English Start here Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly to your box may differ. Additional equipment needed . The contents of the network guide. ...color print cartridge Black print cartridge Ethernet cable USB cable* Reference guide Network guide Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (Includes the onscreen user guide) * Purchased separately, if needed for network setup is specified later in this guide. ᕢ Remove rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... 8 Paper trays ...10 Photo/envelope feeder 12 Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wireless networking 19 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Bluetooth wireless printing 53 5 Print photos ...57 Print borderless photos 57 Print photos... with a border 59 HP Real Life technologies 60 Photo print cartridge 61 Maximum dpi ...62 Color options ...62 Advanced color management 63 Gray photo print cartridge 63 Print black-and-white photos 64 Store and handle...
... 8 Paper trays ...10 Photo/envelope feeder 12 Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wireless networking 19 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Bluetooth wireless printing 53 5 Print photos ...57 Print borderless photos 57 Print photos... with a border 59 HP Real Life technologies 60 Photo print cartridge 61 Maximum dpi ...62 Color options ...62 Advanced color management 63 Gray photo print cartridge 63 Print black-and-white photos 64 Store and handle...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...print cartridges 92 Set the auto-off feature 95 Align the print cartridges 95 Calibrate color ...96 Automatically clean print cartridges 96 Print a test page 96 View estimated ink levels 96 Maintain the printer body 97 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 97 Manually clean print cartridges ...do not print correctly 117 Print quality is poor 117 Document is misprinted 119 Problems with borderless documents 119 Error messages 123 Printer lights are on or flashing 124 Document prints slowly 126 If you continue to have problems 127 HP support process 127 2 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...print cartridges 92 Set the auto-off feature 95 Align the print cartridges 95 Calibrate color ...96 Automatically clean print cartridges 96 Print a test page 96 View estimated ink levels 96 Maintain the printer body 97 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 97 Manually clean print cartridges ...do not print correctly 117 Print quality is poor 117 Document is misprinted 119 Problems with borderless documents 119 Error messages 123 Printer lights are on or flashing 124 Document prints slowly 126 If you continue to have problems 127 HP support process 127 2 HP Deskjet 6980 series
User Guide - Macintosh
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...resulting in the office. ● Photo/envelope feeder: Use the photo/envelope feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the... mode: Use ink-backup mode to enhance detail in shadows are in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are just a few of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet... from a PictBridge-compatible camera using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
...resulting in the office. ● Photo/envelope feeder: Use the photo/envelope feeder to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the... mode: Use ink-backup mode to enhance detail in shadows are in vivid colors that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are just a few of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet... from a PictBridge-compatible camera using Bluetooth. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
User Guide - Macintosh
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... black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. ... light is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The right status light represents the print cartridge that is illuminated. That print cartridge can...
... black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is installed in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. ... light is installed on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The right status light represents the print cartridge that is illuminated. That print cartridge can...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for 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. Use print...photographs, remove the black print cartridge and use a gray photo print cartridge 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 by country/region....
... selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for 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. Use print...photographs, remove the black print cartridge and use a gray photo print cartridge 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 by country/region....
User Guide - Macintosh
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... of ink, the printer can operate in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Ink-backup mode...
... of ink, the printer can operate in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Ink-backup mode...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... paper types and to print on which you want to save money and ink when printing photos. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Ensure that you are using is turned on. 2. Verify that make printing digital photos... 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 photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos...
... paper types and to print on which you want to save money and ink when printing photos. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Ensure that you are using is turned on. 2. Verify that make printing digital photos... 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 photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... photo paper is turned on. 2. To print larger or multiple photos, follow these instructions to the paper size on facing down. 6. Verify that the printer is flat. 5. Place the photo paper in a software program such as Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. User's guide 59 Slide the paper...photos, remove the Out tray. Remove all the way to print To print a single small photo, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the In tray with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the photo/envelope feeder. Ensure that the size ...
... photo paper is turned on. 2. To print larger or multiple photos, follow these instructions to the paper size on facing down. 6. Verify that the printer is flat. 5. Place the photo paper in a software program such as Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. User's guide 59 Slide the paper...photos, remove the Out tray. Remove all the way to print To print a single small photo, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the In tray with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the photo/envelope feeder. Ensure that the size ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...● Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to bring out detail. Click Auto to allow the printer software to automatically balance lightness and darkness. ● Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for photos that need adjustment. ● SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity...print cartridge cradle. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Auto to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it...
...● Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to bring out detail. Click Auto to allow the printer software to automatically balance lightness and darkness. ● Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for photos that need adjustment. ● SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity...print cartridge cradle. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Auto to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten the photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Choose the appropriate photo paper type in the photo. Click the Color Options tab. 62 HP Deskjet 6980 series The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the printer. Color options Use color options to set color options: 1. In the Quality pull-down menu, click Photo Paper, and then click the appropriate...
... the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Choose the appropriate photo paper type in the photo. Click the Color Options tab. 62 HP Deskjet 6980 series The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the printer. Color options Use color options to set color options: 1. In the Quality pull-down menu, click Photo Paper, and then click the appropriate...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...it is used in printing. 7. Grayscale: Use this option to allow the printer software to manage the color of the following options: - The printer software translates the colors of each color that you are printed. 6. Select any other print settings that were originally created... in the program and allow the program from the current color settings to select a color management option: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. ColorSync: This option allows the printer driver to manage the color space. 4. When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software ...
...it is used in printing. 7. Grayscale: Use this option to allow the printer software to manage the color of the following options: - The printer software translates the colors of each color that you are printed. 6. Select any other print settings that were originally created... in the program and allow the program from the current color settings to select a color management option: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. ColorSync: This option allows the printer driver to manage the color space. 4. When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Use the gray photo print cartridge To use immediately from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in black-and-white: 1. Store and handle photo paper Follow these steps to the plastic .... Print black-and-white photos You can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Select any unused photo paper to print a color photo in the compartment on a flat surface in a cool place. ● When you are ready to maintain the quality of the photos. 64 HP Deskjet 6980 series
... follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Use the gray photo print cartridge To use immediately from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in black-and-white: 1. Store and handle photo paper Follow these steps to the plastic .... Print black-and-white photos You can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Select any unused photo paper to print a color photo in the compartment on a flat surface in a cool place. ● When you are ready to maintain the quality of the photos. 64 HP Deskjet 6980 series
User Guide - Macintosh
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...and-white photographs, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 92 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note To easily identify the ...correct side of the cradle in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for the printer, and then install them in three places: ...
...and-white photographs, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 92 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note To easily identify the ...correct side of the cradle in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for the printer, and then install them in three places: ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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..., and then reprint the photo. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 96 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens...
..., and then reprint the photo. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 96 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... ink levels will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. User's guide 97 To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Noise... is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution Always use household cleaners or detergent. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Wash the fabric in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the Estimated ...
... ink levels will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. User's guide 97 To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Noise... is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution Always use household cleaners or detergent. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Wash the fabric in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the Estimated ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... protector Press down but are not in contact with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to register your printer. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it securely in place. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following topics: User's ... 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. ● ...
... protector Press down but are not in contact with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to register your printer. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it securely in place. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following topics: User's ... 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. ● ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... 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). 100 HP Deskjet 6980 series Mac OS X 10.2 1. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ●...
... 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). 100 HP Deskjet 6980 series Mac OS X 10.2 1. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ●...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...removed from the front of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black ...or photo print cartridge installed. Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. User's guide 109 Reprint the document. If the Two-Sided...
...removed from the front of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black ...or photo print cartridge installed. Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. User's guide 109 Reprint the document. If the Two-Sided...