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... Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other countries. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it ...ink nozzles or copper contacts. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by its proprietor and used in the U.S. Visual The printer software is accessible for HP products and services are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this guide. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet...
... Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other countries. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it ...ink nozzles or copper contacts. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by its proprietor and used in the U.S. Visual The printer software is accessible for HP products and services are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this guide. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet...
Network Guide
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...to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on a network. Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser... ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The last known error to both Ethernet and wireless networks and PictBridge connections: Item Total Packets Transmitted...
...to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on a network. Caution It is wrong with an Internet browser... ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The last known error to both Ethernet and wireless networks and PictBridge connections: Item Total Packets Transmitted...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... features ...5 3 Get started ...6 Printer features ...6 Buttons and lights 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 ...
... features ...5 3 Get started ...6 Printer features ...6 Buttons and lights 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 ...
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... 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 97 Maintain print cartridges 98 HP Printer Utility 99 11 Troubleshooting 101 Ethernet problems 101 Wireless communication problems 103 Printer... 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
... 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 97 Maintain print cartridges 98 HP Printer Utility 99 11 Troubleshooting 101 Ethernet problems 101 Wireless communication problems 103 Printer... 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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...; Real Life technologies: Get better photos easier with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors that last. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are in shadows are just a few of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain...● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode button when you require quieter printing, such as when a baby is equipped with HP Real Life technologies. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in networking capabilities: Connect to either a wired or a wireless ...
...; Real Life technologies: Get better photos easier with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors that last. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is sleeping nearby, or when clients are in shadows are just a few of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain...● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode button when you require quieter printing, such as when a baby is equipped with HP Real Life technologies. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in networking capabilities: Connect to either a wired or a wireless ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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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 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 6980 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor 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 6980 series
User Guide - Macintosh
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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 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 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 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) User's guide 7
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..., or gray photo print cartridge is not in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is illuminated. The light is on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light...: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The left side of the print cartridge cradle. The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit...
..., or gray photo print cartridge is not in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is illuminated. The light is on ink. - PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light...: In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series The left side of the print cartridge cradle. The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit...
User Guide - Macintosh
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For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page...
For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... Bluetooth settings you do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in order to access the EWS. Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to reset ...when changing the print server's wireless network settings; If you lose the connection, you might need to configure the Bluetooth settings. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series Launch the Internet browser. Enter either wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable: Note If your printer is on the same subnet. ...
... Bluetooth settings you do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in order to access the EWS. Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to reset ...when changing the print server's wireless network settings; If you lose the connection, you might need to configure the Bluetooth settings. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series Launch the Internet browser. Enter either wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable: Note If your printer is on the same subnet. ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... cartridge in combination with the following software options: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using is turned on which you want to print the photo...9679; Prevent photo paper from curling by following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to the paper size on . 2. Ensure that the size corresponds to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great...
... cartridge in combination with the following software options: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using is turned on which you want to print the photo...9679; Prevent photo paper from curling by following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to the paper size on . 2. Ensure that the size corresponds to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...should be flat before it is designed to Best or Maximum dpi. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. ● If the corners of ...the curl until the paper lies flat. Fingerprints on . Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage...
...should be flat before it is designed to Best or Maximum dpi. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. ● If the corners of ...the curl until the paper lies flat. Fingerprints on . Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Raise the Out tray. 3. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Paper Type: The appropriate brochure paper type - User's guide 73 Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. Lower...
... not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Raise the Out tray. 3. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Paper Type: The appropriate brochure paper type - User's guide 73 Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. Lower...
User Guide - Macintosh
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Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Select one of ink. - This is the appropriate setting for most documents. General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print documents quickly. ● Documents ● E-mail Presentation printing ... the following settings from the Quality pull-down menu: - Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. User's guide 83 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Save money ● Print multiple pages on a single sheet of printouts...
Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Select one of ink. - This is the appropriate setting for most documents. General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print documents quickly. ● Documents ● E-mail Presentation printing ... the following settings from the Quality pull-down menu: - Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. User's guide 83 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Save money ● Print multiple pages on a single sheet of printouts...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... been printed. Click OK, and then print the document. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed. In the Scale box, type...
... been printed. Click OK, and then print the document. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed. In the Scale box, type...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 92 HP Deskjet 6980 series Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for the printer, and then install them in the right side of... cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated 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...
...print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 92 HP Deskjet 6980 series Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for the printer, and then install them in the right side of... cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated 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...
User Guide - Macintosh
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Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 1 ...Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Verify that...
Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 1 ...Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Verify that...
User Guide - Macintosh
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... the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 94 HP Deskjet 6980 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove...
... the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 94 HP Deskjet 6980 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Chapter 10 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Print a test page Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in...might need to print a test page: 1. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 96 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the color is still incorrect, perform a ...
...these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Chapter 10 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Print a test page Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in...might need to print a test page: 1. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 96 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the color is still incorrect, perform a ...
User Guide - Macintosh
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...9679; Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to get ink on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. User's guide 97 The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Gather cleaning supplies You need the following items to ...clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. To remove smudges, stains,...
...9679; Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to get ink on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. User's guide 97 The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Gather cleaning supplies You need the following items to ...clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. To remove smudges, stains,...