Hp Deskjet 6127 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

hp deskjet 6120 series printer table of contentsnoticesnotices and acknowledgementsterms and conventionsaccessibilityusing the onscreen user's gu

getting started● printer features● buttons and lights● paper trays● 250-sheet plain paper tray● print cartridges● automatic pa

printing iron-on transfersIf your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software p

printing iron-on transfers with Mac OS X v10.1+The Mirror Image feature is not available in Mac OS X v10.1+. Some applications offer a mirror image fe

maintenance● replacing print cartridges● calibrating print cartridges● automatically cleaning print cartridges● manually cleaning prin

replacing print cartridgesBefore buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.When a print cartridge is empty, leave the empty

5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape.1. black cartridge 2. color cartridge 3. ink nozzl

If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge matches one of

aligning print cartridgesAfter a print cartridge is replaced, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Alignment is performed from

automatically cleaning print cartridgesIf your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks appear, the print cartridges need to be cleaned.

manually cleaning print cartridgesIf the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris

cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.2. Clean the face and edges of the fir

printer featuresThe printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.1. buttons and lights2. paper trays3. 250-Sheet Plain Pape

5. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using clean, moistened cotton swabs.Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a c

maintaining print cartridgesThe following suggestions will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print

maintaining the printer bodyprinter case exteriorFollow these guidelines when cleaning the outside of the printer:● Use distilled water only. Do n

refilling print cartridgesTo get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartridges.Caution! Damage that

removing ink from skin and clothingFollow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing:to remove ink from... do this...skin Wash the affected area

using the hp inkjet utilityThe hp inkjet utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Webs

hp inkjet utility panelsThe following options are available on the hp inkjet utility:1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel:❍

Mac OS X v10.1+displaying the hp inkjet utility1. Double-click the OS X HD icon on the desktop.2. Select Applications, then double-click Utilities.3

❍ Support: Provides access to the HP Website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies.❍ Regis

troubleshooting Click the topic below that best describes the problem:● checking the print cartridge status● printer is not printing● prob

1. Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer)2. connectivity12

checking the print cartridge statusunderstanding the print cartridge status lightThe Print Cartridge Status light flashes when one or both of the prin

checking the print cartridge statusOpen the printer's top cover. The arrow on the top of the print cartridge cradle points to one of five Print C

troubleshooting problems with the tri-color or black print cartridgeIf the arrow points to a print cartridge problem icon, the print cartridge is eith

printer is not printingverify the following● The printer is connected to the power source.● The cable connections are secure.● The printer

paper problemsClick the topic below that best describes the problem:● paper jam● out of paper● will not feed paperpaper jamCaution! Do not

3. Remove any paper from the duplexer.4. Close the duplexer door until it snaps shut.5. Turn on the printer.6. Reprint the document.if the paper j

out of paperif the In tray or lower tray contains paper1. Slide the paper forward until it stops.2. Adjust the length guide so that it touches the p

USB problemsthere are conflicting USB cable connectionsA printing conflict may arise when the printer and several USB devices are attached to a hub. T

problems with printoutsClick the topic below that best describes the problem:● print quality is poor● text and images are misaligned● docu

too much or too little ink appears on the pageIn the Page Setup dialog box, select a paper type other than Automatic.1. Open the Print dialog box.2.

buttons and lightsThe printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give you visual cues abo

parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following:panel settingPage Attribute

photos are not printing correctly1. Verify that the photo media is placed in the In tray with the print side down.2. Slide the paper forward until i

banner does not print correctlycheck the paper tray● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at once.● Confirm t

printer lights are on or flashing● what the flashing lights indicate● print cartridge status light is on or flashing● resume light is flas

there may be a problem with a print cartridge● Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed.● Check if a print cartridge is low on i

printer is too slowSeveral variables can slow the printer's performance. Click the topic below that best describes the printer's performance

automatic paper-type option is enabledWhen the automatic paper-type option is enabled, it takes a few seconds for the printer to scan the first page o

two-sided printing problemsSelect the topic that best describes the problem with the printer software or printout:● option for two-sided printing

only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is selectedUse the following solutions:● Print the document using the manual t

specifications● printer specifications● two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications● hp 250-sheet plain paper tray specificatio

power button and lightThe Power button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the Power but

printer specificationshp deskjet 6122 printermodel number: c8954a, c8954bhp deskjet 6127 printermodel numbers: c8959a, c8959bblack text print speed *D

color printing resolution (depending on paper type)Plain Paper/Draft: 600 x 300 dpiPlain Paper/Fast Normal: 300 x 600 dpiPlain Paper/Normal: Color Lay

buttons and lightsCancel buttonPrint Cartridge Status lightResume button and lightPower button and lightEthernet Link light and Activity light (hp des

power consumptionhp deskjet 6122 seriesThe default activation period for power saving mode is less than 5 minutes.1.5 watts maximum when off2.5 watts

alignmentSkew:± .006 mm/mm (.006 in/in) on plain paper and special paper± .010 mm/mm (.010 in/in) on HP transparency films± .012 mm/mm (.012 in/in) on

Cards: Up to 10Greeting cards: Up to 30Labels: Up to 20Photo paper: Up to 30Transparencies: Up to 30media sizeU.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)Le

Transparencies:U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)A4 210 x 297 mmPhoto (with tear-off tab):102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)print cartridgesBlack: selection

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specificationshp two-sided printing accessorymodel no. c8955aduty cycle5000 pages per monthdimensionsPrinter w

alignmentSkew:± .009 mm/mm (.009 in/in) on plain paper and special paper with duplexer (2nd side)± .012 mm/mm (.012 in/in) on cards (2nd side)media si

250-sheet plain paper tray specificationshp 250-sheet plain paper traymodel no. pt 8956duty cycle5000 pages per monthdimensions454 mm wide x 62 mm hig

paper traysThe printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. An optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If i

minimum system requirementsYour computer must meet the following minimum requirements:USB connectionMac OS 8.6 and 9.04+ PowerPC MacOS-based computer

environmental statementHewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the offic

energy consumptionThis printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. The hp deskjet 6122 printer averages 2.5 watts in stand-by mode. The hp

print cartridge recoveryCustomers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return

limited warrantyregion software printerNorth America (including Canada) 90 days 1 yearAsia Pacific 90 days 1 yearEurope 90 days 1 yearLatin America 90

6. HP shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to HP.7. Any replacement product may b

Statement may not apply to the customer. For example, some states in the United States, as well as some governments outside the United States (includi

regulatory noticeshewlett-packard companyThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:●

LED indicator statementThe display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1.(hp deskjet 6122 series printer only)(hp deskjet 6122 series printer only)

ethernet connectionThe printer's built-in ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to an ethernet network without the need for

Out trayPrinted pages are deposited in the Out tray.Raise the Out tray to load most paper sizes.Remove the Out tray to load small media other than sin

ethernet lightsThe printer's ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's ethernet connection.1. link light 2. activity lightlink li

activity lightThe Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the ethernet connection.activity light is...the print

network configuration pageThe printer's network configuration page supplies useful information about the printer's ethernet connection.print

network configuration page topicsThe printer's network configuration page is organized into four topics.1. General2. TCP/IP3. Network Statistics4

TCP/IP5. Status: Printer's network status: Succeeded, Failed, or In Progress.6. Configured by: How the printer obtained its IP address: DHCP, Aut

network statistics10. Total Packets Received: Number of packets received without error.11. Unicast Packets Received: Number of packets specifically ad

port configuration18. Port Configuration: Type of ethernet port. This setting is determined by the network to which the printer is connected and is no

printer's internal web pageUse the printer's internal web page to do the following: ● Adjust network configuration● Check estimated

ethernet basicsThe printer's built-in ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a 10/100 Base-T ethernet network without the

cables Use an unshielded CAT-5 ethernet cable to connect the printer to an ethernet network. Ethernet cables have an RJ-45 plug.rj-45 plugTo prevent d

Flip down the Out tray extension to prevent the paper from falling off the tray.1. Out tray extension17

internet connectionsEthernet networks may or may not be connected to the Internet.If you place the printer on an ethernet connected to the Internet, i

DSL or cable internet connection without a gatewayThis example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the network devices are c

connecting the printer to an ethernet networkFollow these steps to connect the printer to an ethernet network. 1. If necessary, set up the printer ha

5. Do one of the following:if the link light is... then...Install the printer software on the network computers.Repeat steps 2–4. If the lights are s

installing the printer software on a networked computerbefore installingBefore installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the fol

5. Click the Add Printer button.The Add Printer dialog box appears.6. Select hp deskjet IP from the pop-up menu.The Discover Printer dialog box appe

7. Click the Discover button.When the printer is discovered, its name appears in the printer list.If the printer cannot be discovered, then click her

8. Select the printer name from the printer list.9. Click the Add button.10. Close Print Center.If you print from the Mac OS X Classic environment,

ethernet troubleshootingClick the option that best describes the problem:● The printer will not print.● You cannot browse to the printer'

Does the Activity light blink when you try to print a document?Yes. If the document does not print, then click here for more troubleshooting.No.Verify

250-sheet plain paper trayAn optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separat

3. Open Print Center.4. Click the Add Printer button.The Add Printer dialog box appears.5. Select hp deskjet IP from the pop-up menu.The Discover P

6. Click the Manual tab.7. Enter the printer's IP address, then click the Connect button. When the printer is discovered, its name appears.8.

resetting the printer to the factory default configurationOnce the printer is configured on an ethernet, its configuration settings are saved in its m

ethernet glossary10/100 Base-T: A technical term for "ethernet." 10/100 refers to the speed at which the ethernet network functions. 10 indi

Network Name: The name by which the printer identifies itself on the network (also known as the printer's "friendly name"). The printer

indexA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Aaccessibilityacknowledgementsadding a printer (OS X v10.1+)aligning print cartridgesautomati

Ddefault printer (OS X v10.1+)duplexer specificationsduplexer about installing specificationsEenvelopesenvironmental statementFfeatures

Llabelslights about flashing flashing (all) on power light is flashing resume light is flashingMmaintenance print cartridg

P - Qpage layout OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic OS X v10.1+page setup OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic OS X v10.1+paper jampap

digital photographs documents envelopes from the desktop (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) greeting cards index cards

installing the 250-sheet plain paper trayInstall the duplexer before installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. The duplexer must be attached to the p

terms and conventionstransparenciestroubleshootingtwo-sided printing (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) (OS X v10.1+) about automat

printing digital photographsprinting a documenttwo-sided printingusing the automatic paper-type sensorselecting between paper traysplain paperenvelope

set the paper sizeThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray can hold Letter, A4, Legal, Executive, and B5 sized paper.To set the paper size, you must set all thr

3. Set the paper width fence by carefully snapping it into the slots for the paper size.The slots for letter width paper are in the sides of the lowe

4. Set the paper length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size.1. align the arrowsFor legal-sized paper, pull the length gu

2. Insert the paper into the lower tray.3. Insert the lower tray into the base until it snaps into place.23

print cartridgesThe following print cartridges can be used with the printer:● black print cartridge● tri-color print cartridge1. black print c

automatic paper-type sensorThe Automatic Paper-Type Sensor provides better printing results, particularly when used with HP paper and media.When the A

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)The duplexer is a special hardware feature that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a p

2. Insert the duplexer in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place.Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when insta

connectivityThe printer offers a number of options for connectivity, including:● USB● networkNot all options are available for all printer mod

networkexternal wired network connection● The printer can be connected directly to a computer on the network.For instructions on connecting the pr

printer lights are flashing or onprinter is too slowtwo-sided printing problemsspecificationsprinter specificationstwo-sided printing accessory (duple

printingClick the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:● using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X ClassicThe printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer s

setting up the printerFollow these steps to set up the printer:1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.2. Click the HP printer icon in the left side o

printing from the computer's desktopDesktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at once or print a document that is f

using the page setup dialog boxUse the Page Setup dialog box to modify a document's layout.displaying the page setup dialog boxTo display the Pag

using the print dialog boxUse the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document you are printing. The options displayed depend on the pan

generalUse the General panel for these functions:1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed.2. Collate: Select to collate if printing multi

paper type/qualityUse the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions:1. Paper Group: Select the category of paper used, such as plain paper, or sel

layoutSelect the Layout panel for page layout options:1. Menu: Choose one of the following combinations:❍ Multiple Pages Per Sheet/Pages Per Shee

digital photographyFor a description of the Digital Photography panel, see printing digital photographs.colorUse the Color panel for these functions:1

notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility ● using the onscreen user's guide4

background printingUse the Background Printing panel for these functions:1. Print In: Choose one of the following:❍ Foreground: Faster printing.❍

using the print status dialog boxThe following options are available on the Print Status dialog box:1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the pri

using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer soft

using the page setup dialog boxUse the Page Setup dialog box to modify a document's layout.displaying the page setup dialog boxTo display the Pag

using the print dialog boxUse the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document you are printing. The options displayed depend on the pan

copies and pagesUse the Copies and Pages panel for these functions:1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed.2. Collated: Select to collat

layoutUse the Layout panel for these functions:1. Pages per Sheet: Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper.2. Layout Direction: Select

output optionsUse the Output Options panel for these functions:1. Save as File: Select to print to file.2. Format: Select either PDF or PS (PostScri

paper type/qualityUse the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions:1. Paper: Click to select the following options:❍ Paper Type: Select the p

5. Paper Source: Select between paper trays.❍ Upper Tray: Prints from the upper tray.❍ Lower Tray: Prints from the lower tray.❍ Automatic

notices and acknowledgementshewlett-packard company noticesThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Pack

using print centerUse Print Center to:● Manage available printers● Select a default printer● Add a printer● Manage print jobsdisplayin

selecting a default printerFollow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer:1. Open Print Center.For instructions on open

3. Select USB from the pop-up menu.The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers running

4. Click the Discover button.When the printer is discovered, its name appears in the printer list.If the printer cannot be discovered, then click her

6. Click the Add button.7. Close Print Center.managing print jobsUse Print Center to manage print jobs.1. Open Print Center.For instructions on ope

printing digital photographsThe printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs.For printing instructions, selec

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classicaccessing the digital photography options1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Digital Photography panel

Mac OS X v10.1+accessing the digital photo options1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.3. Click the Digital Photo t

using the digital photo options1. Use the Digital Photo tab to set these options:❍ Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Aut

printing a documentFor printing instructions, select the appropriate option:My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+—or—I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ applicat

terms and conventionsThe following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.termsHP Deskjet printers may be referred to as the HP print

8. Select Background Printing to choose foreground or background print options and print time.9. Click OK to print the document.For a description of

two-sided printingFor printing instructions, select the appropriate option:My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+—or—I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ applicati

printing instructionsFollow these instructions to print a two-sided document:1. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel.2. Select Pr

manual two-sided printingUse the manual two-sided printing feature if:● The duplexer is not attached to the printer.● You want to print a two-

printing instructionsFollow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually:1. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel.2.

5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK.The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are

4. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Two Sided Printing panel.5. Select Print Both Sides.6. Select the appropriate binding.Book bindingTab

using the automatic paper-type sensoravailabilityThe Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is available to be used for documents printed from the upper tray in

turning off the automatic paper-type sensorOpen the Print dialog box and choose the following settings:panel settingGeneral Source: Lower TrayPaper Ty

turning off the automatic paper-type sensorOpen the Print dialog box and choose the following settings:panel settingPaper Type/QualityPaper Type: Any

accessibilityFor accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/.7

selecting between paper traysAn optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased sepa

❍ Automatic: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the lower tray is empty,

plain paperpreparing to print1. Raise the Out tray.2. Slide out both paper guides.3. Do one of the following:❍ For letter, executive, and B5 si

printing on plain paperMy computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+—or—I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computerMac OS 8.6, 9.04+, a

3. Select any other desired print settings.4. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.For a description of available print options,

envelopesPrint a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the In tray.printing guidelines● Never place more than

preparing to print multiple envelopes1. Remove the Out tray.2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.3. Place no more

printing envelopes with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:panel settingPag

printing envelopes with Mac OS X v10.1+1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:panel settingPage AttributesPaper Size:

transparenciesprinting guidelinesFor great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film.preparing to print1. Raise the Out tray.2. Slide out both

using the onscreen user's guideUse the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen user's guide:● View Buttons: Click these button

printing transparencies with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling

labelsprinting guidelines● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.● Use only full sheets of labels.● Use

printing labelsIf your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, foll

4. Select any other desired print settings.5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.printing labels with Mac OS X v10.1+1. Open the

index cards and other small mediaprinting guidelinesUse only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For the pri

7. Slide the paper length guide all the way in, then slide the fine length guide firmly against the cards.8. Replace the Out tray.printing index car

3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings:panel settingGeneral Source: Upper TrayPaper Type/QualityPaper Group: Automatic, Pla

3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings:panel settingPaper Type/QualityPaper Type: Automatic or Plain PaperQuality: NormalSo

photographsprinting guidelines● The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed. Take a digital picture, scan a photo

printing photographsMy computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+—or—I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computerMac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and

special featuresCongratulations! The hp deskjet 6120 series printer is equipped with several exciting features:HP's exclusive automatic two-sided

4. Select any other desired print settings.5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.printing photographs with Mac OS X v10.1+1. Open

greeting cardsprinting guidelines● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.● If an out of paper message appears, verify that t

printing greeting cardsIf your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program.

printing greeting cards with Mac OS X v10.1+1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, paper size, scaling, or orientati

postersprinting guidelinesPoster printing is not available in Mac OS X v10.1+.preparing to print1. Raise the Out tray.2. Slide out both paper guides

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.5. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together

bannersprinting guidelinesUse hp banner paper for great results.preparing to print1. Raise the Out tray.2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove

printing bannersIf your software program includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, fo

printing banners with Mac OS X v10.1+1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:panel settingPage AttributesPaper Size: A4

iron-on transfersprinting guidelines● When printing a document with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appe