Hp Deskjet 6620 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

1 HP Deskjet 6600 series printerTo find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:• Notices• Special features• Getting started• Conn

1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge.2. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in thecom

6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefullyremove the pink, plastic tape.1. Remove the pink tape onlyCaution: Do not to

Note: After you insert the print cartridge, verify that the copper contacts ofthe print cartridge touch the back of the print cartridge cradle.8. Pu

11.2 Aligning print cartridgesThe printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge isinstalled. You can also align the p

11.5 Manually cleaning the print cartridgesIf the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris canaccumulate on the print cartrid

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the inknozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.1. Cl

Surface RemedySkin Wash the area with an abrasive soap.White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.Color fabric Wash the fabric

Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge candamage it.11.10 Maintaining the printer bodyBecause the printer ejects ink

1. In Finder, click Applications, then click Utilities, and then double-click PrintCenter.2. Select the printer, and then click Configure. The HP Inkj

• Support: Provides access to the HP Web site where you can find supportfor the printer and information about HP products and supplies.• Register: Tak

12 Troubleshooting• Ethernet problems• Printer is not printing• Paper jam• Paper problems• Print quality is poor• Document is misprinted• Photos are

Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you areprinting.1. Paper-width guide2. Paper-length guideOut trayPrinted pages a

State of the Link light TaskOnResend the document, then look at the Activity light.OffVerify the following:• The Ethernet cable is securely connected

Cannot open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS)Verify the following:• You are not using a phone cord to connect the printer to the network• T

Check the printer lightsThe printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems.For more information, see printer lights ar

3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it out from the back ofthe printer.If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not b

The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are loaded inthe printer. For example, photo paper might be mixed with plain

If the print cartridge is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge.2. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.If the black text and images o

12.6 Document is misprintedText and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the printcartridges.Enve

Check the printer settings1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings:Panel SettingPage AttributesPaper Size: The appropriate

Part of the photograph is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a printoutVerify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the

• Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use.Check the printer settingsOpen the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settin

To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, andthen unfold the Out-tray extension stop.1. Out-tray extension2.

Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper ina plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the

Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle:1. Remove all paper from the In tray.2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray.3. Verify

12.10 Error messagesOut of paper messageIf the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper1. Verify the following:• There is sufficient paper in th

12.11 Printer lights are on or flashingWhat the lights indicateThe printer lights indicate the printer status.Power light is flashingThe printer is p

1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button torestart the printer.Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash

Computer does not meet system requirementsIf your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount offree space on the hard drive, th

13 Optional accessoriesThe following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer.Automatic Two-SidedPrinting Accessory250-Shee

Note: The duplexer is not available in all countries/regions.The duplexer only supports certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types,see

Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installingit in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from

5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer.6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer.Option for automatic two-sided prin

• Postcards1. Photo/envelope feederEnvelopesFollow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes:1. Insert the envelope with the s

Binding margin is in the wrong placeYou might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation.1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Two-Sided Printing

• A6: 105 x 148.5 mm• Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm13.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacit

4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray.13.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryTwo partsThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray A

1. Paper-width guide2. Paper-width fence3. Paper-length guideNote: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all threepaper guide

1. Align the arrowsNote: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR.3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into

1. Align the arrowsNote: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the wayout.Loading paperFollow these steps to load paper:1.

13.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specificationsDimensions448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 mm (15.12 in) deepWeight1.99

• Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small papertray.• Print two-sided documents automatically.If the Auto Two-Sided Pr

Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory wheninstalling it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing theaccessory f

4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards.Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:• Paper

3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comfortably go.Note: If the photo paper touches the back of the paper tray, you have pu

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink whenprinting photos.• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For info

Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:• Paper Size: The appropriate paper sizeNote: To print a borderles

3. Release the paper lever.4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes.Printing1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box an

13.3.5 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with SmallPaper TrayPaper jamDo not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer.Follow th

5. Tilt the Small Paper Tray forward and open the lower door of the accessory.1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray2. Open the lower door6. Remove any paper th

Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option isenabledVerify the following:• The correct print options are set in both the prin

• L, 89x127 mm• Photo paper:• 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab• 4x6 in, 4x6 in. with tab• A6, 105x148 mm• L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab• Panoramic 4x

14 Specifications• Printer specifications• Environmental statement• Print cartridge recovery14.1 Printer specificationsSee the reference guide that

Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected toprovide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempt

Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in otherindustries to manufacture new products. Examples of products mad

3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go.4. Print the postcard.4.6 Print cartridgesFour print cartridges are available for use

15 Supplies• Paper• USB cables• Accessories• Print cartridgesNote: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.15.1 Pape

IndexAacknowledgementsAdobeRGBAlign buttonaligning print cartridgesAuto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Trayenvelopesinstallationpaper jamp

CCMYK values, settingcollated copiescolor calibrationcolor optionsconnectivityEthernetcontrast enhancementconventionsDdigital flashdigital photographs

HHP Report pageIIn trayink-backup modeink, removing ink from skin and clothinginstalling print cartridgesLlayout panellightsare flashingEthernet light

usingorientationOut trayPpage orderpaper jampaper suppliespaper traysphoto print cartridgePhoto/envelope feederphotographsdigitalphotos4800 x 1200 opt

black print cartridgecleaning automaticallycleaning manuallygray photo print cartridgeinstallingmaintainingphoto print cartridgerecoveryrecyclingrepla

settingssharpnessSmartFocussmoothingTtermstroubleshootingblank pages printdocument prints slowlyerror messagespaper jamparts of the document are print

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Using print cartridgesEveryday printingUse the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.For more vibrant colors when printing colo

4.7 Ink-backup modeIn the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. Theink back-up mode is initiated when a print cart

Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available for documents that areprinted from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto Two-S

5 Connecting to the printer• Connecting to a digital camera• USB• Wired Ethernet networking• Ethernet basics• Ethernet network examples• Installing t

2 Notices• Notices and acknowledgements• Terms and conventions2.1 Notices and acknowledgementsHewlett-Packard company noticesReproduction, adaptatio

• Installing the printer on an Ethernet networkFor a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options:• Ethernet

1. RJ-45 plugNetwork communicationTCP/IPDevices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called aprotocol. The printer is designed

Ethernet network examplesTo see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the Ethernet network examplespage.PrintingComputers on the network send print

DSL or cable Internet connection without a gatewayThis example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, thenetwork devices are co

2. Verify that the printer is powered on.3. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on the network hub or router.Note: Do not plug the Ether

• The printer is set up and powered on.• The network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly.• All computers on the network are

State of the Link light State of the printerOnConnected to an Ethernet network and powered on.OffNot connected to an Ethernet network or powered off.A

• Print an HP Report page• Reset the printer to the factory defaults1. Report Page button5.2.8 Network lightThe Network light illuminates when the pr

Status of the lightStatus of the printernetwork connectionOffNot connected to anEthernet network.5.2.9 HP Report pageThe HP Report page supplies usef

1. Press the Report Page button to print the English version of the page.2. On the lower portion of the page, find the language that you want.3. To pr

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electricalcon

Item MeaningConfiguration SourceHow the printer obtained its IP address:• Automatic: AutoIP or DHCP• Manual: Static IP addressDNS ServerThe IP address

Item MeaningPictBridge Status• Connected: The printer is connected to a digitalcamera.• Error: Something is wrong with the PictBridgeconnection.PictBr

Note: For instructions on using the printer's EWS, see the online help. To openthe online help, click Help under the Other Links heading.Cautio

Broadcast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to all devices on thenetwork. dDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A protocol use

IP address (Internet Protocol address): A unique number that identifies a device ona network. The IP address is often automatically assigned by DHCP o

Subnet: A small network that acts as part of a large network. It is recommended thatthe printer and the computers that use the printer all be on the s

6 Printing photos from a digitalcameraLearn how to print photos directly from a digital camera:• PictBridge description• PictBridge printing instruct

• A PictBridge-compatible camera• A digital camera USB cableCheck the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camerasupports Pict

After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you can print yourphotos. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer matches the se

PictBridge lights are flashingState of the lights TaskConnection light and the Error light are flashingThe printer has lost connectionwith the camera

3 Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features:• Built-in networking capa

Configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessoryFollow these steps to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory:1. Press and hold

7 Printing photos from acomputerSelect the type of photograph that you want to print:Borderless PhotosSmall borderless photo Large borderless photo P

Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs:• Use the photo print cartridge for great colors.• Use these software options for ad

Using the digital photography options1. Options Menu: Select from the following options:• Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the

The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for thisprinter. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer

HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with lessink.Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo pap

Storing the photo print cartridgeTo maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storageguidelines.7.6 Using color optionsA

5. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colorsare printed.6. Select any other print settings that you want, and the

4. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of eachcolor that is used in printing.5. Select any other print settings t

3. In the Color drop-down list, click one of the following options:• AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application withAdobeRGB, turn off th

4 Getting startedFor an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a prin

The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included withyour product.Installing the gray photo print cartridgeTo install

1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.3. In the Color drop-down list, click Grayscale.4. Select any other print settings

3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list.4. Click OK.5. Open the Print dialog box.6. Select the Borderless Printing panel

7.12 Storing and handling photo paperFollow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper.Storage• Keep unused photo paper

• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and installa photo print cartridge in the printer.• To learn how to use the photo print

2. Click OK.3. Open the Print dialog box.4. Select the Borderless Printing panel.5. Select the Print Borderless check box.6. Select the Paper Type/Qua

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.7. Lower the Out tray.PrintingFollow these steps to print a borderless document:1. Open the Page Se

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink whenprinting photos.• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For info

5. Select the Print Borderless check box.6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:• Source: Upper tray• Paper Ty

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.7. Replace the Out tray.Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following se

1. Buttons and lights2. Paper trays3. Photo/envelope feeder4. PictBridge port1. Print cartridges2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated)3. Ink

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove

7.18 Panoramic photos with a white borderGuidelines• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print ca

Printing1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size• Orientation: The appropria

8 Printing other documentsE-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesPostcards Brochures Greeting cards TransparenciesLabels Index cards Banners Iron-ontransf

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide.4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the pape

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.1. Letter or A4 paper2. Legal paperNote: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead

2. Raise the Out tray.3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-lengthguide.4. Place plain paper in the In tray,

• Have thick, irregular, or curled edges• Are shiny or embossed• Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged• Align the envelope edges before inserting t

8.5 PostcardsIf the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small PaperTray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printingpostcards w

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper sizeNote: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size thatmatches the card size.• Orientation: T

1. Rear USB port2. Wired Ethernet portOptional accessoriesAutomatic Two-SidedPrinting Accessory (optional)250-Sheet Plain Paper TrayAccessory (optiona

6. Lower the Out tray.Printing1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,or orientation options.2. Open the Print

7. Lower the Out tray.Printing1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,or orientation options.2. Open the Print

5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that noneof the adhesive strips catch on one another.6. Slide the paper guide

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide.4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them

To print multiple cards, follow these steps:1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.3.

8.11 BannersGuidelines• Use HP Banner Paper for great results.• Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the Intray.•

3. Click OK.4. Open the Print dialog box.5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:• Source: Upper tray• Paper T

7. Lower the Out tray.Printing1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,or orientation options.2. Open the Print

9 Printing tipsSave time• Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often.• Print in reverse page order.• Print collate

3. In the Source drop-down list, click Lower tray.9.2 Setting the page orderSetting the page order determines the order in which your document will b

1. Power button and light2. Print Cancel button3. Resume button and light4. Network light5. Report Page button6. Print Cartridge Status lightsFor a de

3. Do one of the following actions:• Select the Reverse Page Order check box to print the first page of thedocument last. This is the appropriate sett

9.4 Automatic two-sided printingTo print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories mustbe attached to the printer:Automati

Book bindingTablet binding3. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.After the first side of the page is printed, the prin

4. For Layout Direction, select the option for how you want the multiple pagesarranged on a single sheet of paper.5. If you want a border to appear ar

3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.Selecting a specific paper

3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.9.7 Sele

3. Select one of the following from the Quality drop-down list:• FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed.• Fast normal: prints more quickly th

2. In the Scale box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlargethe document.• Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document image.•

4. Click OK.5. Open the Print dialog box.6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate brochure pa

3. In the Source drop-down list, click one of the following options:• Upper tray: prints from the In tray.• Lower tray: prints from the 250-Sheet Plai

Resume button and lightThe Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper orclearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved,

10 Printer software• Print settings• Page Setup dialog box• Print dialog box• Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later)• Managing the printer (M

• Set the paper size for a document.• Resize a document.• Specify the document orientation.10.3 Print dialog boxUse the Print dialog box to modify pr

3. Panel Menu: Toggle among print setting panels, an application-specific panel,and a summary of print settings for the document.4. ?: Open MacHelp.5.

3. Click the Set Up Printer button.Printer List appears.Adding a printerFollow these steps to add a printer to your computer:1. Open Printer List.2. C

3. Select the connection type for the printer (for example, USB).4. Select the printer name from the printer list.5. Click Add.Setting a default print

• Adding a printer• Setting a default printer• Deleting a printerAdding a printerFollow these steps to add a printer to your computer:1. Open Print Ce

3. Select USB from the menu.4. Select the printer name from the printer list.5. Click Add.Setting a default printerFollow these steps to set the print

Follow these steps to check the status of a print job:1. Open Printer List.2. Click the printer.3. In the menu bar, click Printer, and then click Show

11 Maintenance• Installing print cartridges• Aligning print cartridges• Calibrating color• Automatically cleaning print cartridges• Manually cleaning

1. Selection number labelThe printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information,see the ink back-up mode page.Installat