Hp Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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1 HP Deskjet 6800 series printer
To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:
Notices
Special features
Getting started
Connecting to the printer
Printing photos from a digital camera
Printing photos from a computer
Printing other documents
Printing tips
Printer software
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Optional accessories
Specifications
Supplies
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1 HP Deskjet 6800 series printerTo find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:• Notices• Special features• Getting started• Conn

Page 2 - 2 Special features

EnvelopesFollow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes:1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down an

Page 3 - 3 Getting started

8.2 Print task quick setsUse print task quick sets to print with or save print settings that you use often.For example, if you frequently print on en

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Creating a print task quick setFollow these steps to create a print task quick set:Note: The printer software can save up to 25 print task quick set

Page 5 - 3.2 Buttons and lights

Note: You do not need to set the paper source on both tabs.4. Select one of the following options in the drop-down list:• Upper tray: prints from th

Page 6 - Resume button and light

1. Printer task tray iconThe Printer Properties dialog box appears.2. Select the options that you want to use as the default settings.3. Click OK.A di

Page 7 - 3.4 Paper trays

3. Select one of the following options:• Front to back: Prints the first page of the document last. This setting savestime because you do not have to

Page 8 - Out tray

Follow these steps to print collated copies:1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Basics tab.3. Type the number of copies that you wa

Page 9 - 3.5 Photo/envelope feeder

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper TrayThe two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list ofsupported paper

Page 10 - Envelopes

3. In the Print on both sides drop-down list, click Automatically.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.After the first

Page 11 - Postcards

3. Select the Print on both sides check box.4. Select the Automatic check box.5. Select the Preserve layout check box.6. Select the Flip pages up chec

Page 12 - 3.6 Print cartridges

Binding typeSelect the type of binding that you want for the two-sided document, and then followthe steps for that binding:Book binding Tablet binding

Page 13 - 3.7 Ink-backup mode

4. Print the photo.PostcardsFollow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard:1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envel

Page 14 - Exiting ink-backup mode

The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first.5. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload the printed pages,with the printed side faci

Page 15 - 4 Connecting to the printer

3. Select the Print on both sides check box.4. Select the Preserve layout check box.5. Select the Flip pages up check box.6. Select any other print se

Page 16 - Adapters and access points

3. In the Pages per sheet drop-down list, click the number of pages that you wantto appear on each sheet of paper.4. If you want a border to appear ar

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3. Select the Show print preview check box.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Before the document prints, a preview a

Page 18 - Communication modes

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab.3. Find the appropriate drop-down list:Tab Drop

Page 19 - Wireless network settings

Note: The print quality options that are available on the Printing Shortcutstab vary depending on the type of document you are printing.• Use printe

Page 20 - Ad hoc networks

3. Click Print document on, and then select the target paper size from the drop-down list.The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you

Page 21 - Infrastructure networks

3. In the % of normal size box, type the percentage by which you want to shrinkor enlarge the text and graphics.One hundred percent represents the act

Page 22 - 4.2.3 Wireless profiles

• If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only, click First pageonly.• If you want the watermark to appear on all printed pages, leave F

Page 23 - 4.2.4 Network name (SSID)

For instructions about applying watermarks, follow the steps for applying an existingwatermark to a document.Use the What's This? help to learn a

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3.6 Print cartridgesFour print cartridges are available for use with the printer.1. Black2. Tri-color3. Photo4. Gray photoNote: The availability of

Page 25 - 4.2.5 Wireless security

4. Select one of the borderless paper sizes in the Size is drop-down list. Verifythat the paper size matches the size of the paper that is loaded in t

Page 26 - Authentication

PrintingFollow these steps to print a document with a different first page:1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Quality tab.3.

Page 27 - Encryption

8. Click Upper tray in the Source is box.9. Select the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list.10. Select any other print setting

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4. Click a custom paper size name in the Name drop-down list.Note: To create a borderless panoramic custom paper size, click the Customborderless pa

Page 29 - WPA is a network feature

3. Find the appropriate drop-down list:Tab Drop-down listPrinting Shortcuts Paper sourcePaper/Quality Source isSelect any other print settings that yo

Page 30 - WEP keys

9 Printer softwareLearn how to use these software features:• Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options.• Use the Printing Shor

Page 31 - 4.2.11 Wireless Status light

9.3 Device Status windowThe Device Status window appears each time the printer prints a file.The following items appear in the Device Status window:1

Page 32 - Signal Strength indicator

• Paper type: Type of paper in use• Paper size: Size of paper in use4. Ordering information: Link to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and

Page 33 - 4.2.13 Network icon

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

Page 34 - Wireless Status light

1. Selection number labelInk back-up modeThe printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information,see the ink back-up mod

Page 35 - Selecting the language

1. Selection number label• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.•

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

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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

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

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Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaningwastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.10.5 Manually cleaning the

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Cleaning instructions1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excesswater from the swab.2. Wipe the print cartridge coppe

Page 41 - 4.2.18 Networking glossary

10.8 Removing ink from skin and clothingFollow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing:Surface RemedySkin Wash the area with an abras

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Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protectorPress down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide thecart

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10.11 Printer toolboxThe printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printerperformance.Use the printer tools to perform the fol

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11 Troubleshooting• Ethernet problems• Wireless communication problems• Printer is not printing• Paper jam• Paper problems• Print quality is poor• Do

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

Page 46 - Hardware

Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the grayphoto print cartridge for ink-backup mode.Exiting ink-backup modeIn

Page 47 - Ethernet network examples

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

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Check the Wireless Status lightLook at the printer's Wireless Status light:State of the Wireless Status light TaskOnFollow these steps.OffVerify

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State of the Wireless Status light TaskDoes not flashThe wireless radio is functioningbut the printer and the computercannot communicate.• The printer

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Problem SolutionOne of these settings in the printer might be incorrect:• Communication mode• Network Name (SSID)• Channel (Ad hoc networks only)• Aut

Page 51 - Link light

A personal software firewall is blocking communication between the printerand the computerThe personal software firewall is a security program that pr

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3. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under theConnections heading.4. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab

Page 53 - 5.1 PictBridge

11.4 Paper jamDo not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer.Follow these steps to remove a paper jam:1. Press the Resume button.If the paper

Page 54 - 5.2 PictBridge printing

Accessories?If the Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to the printer,follow these steps to clear a paper jam from the Two-SidedPrinting Accessor

Page 55 - 5.3 PictBridge problems

• Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer may have been placedin direct sunlight, which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.• S

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1. Plastic tape• Consider selecting a higher print quality.Blank pages print• The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the prin

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4 Connecting to the printer• Connecting a digital camera• USB• Wireless networking• Wired networking4.1 USBThe printer connects to the computer with

Page 58 - 6 Printing photos from a

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

Page 59 - 6.2 PhotoREt

Check the printer propertiesOpen the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options:Tab SettingPaper/QualitySize is: The appropriate s

Page 60 - 6.4 Maximum dpi

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

Page 61 - 6.5 Exif Print

11.9 Banners are not printing correctlyCheck the paper tray• Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at onetime.• Confi

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

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Streaks appear in a light portion of a photoIf streaks appear in a light portion approximately 64 mm (2.5 inches) from one ofthe long edges of a photo

Page 64 - 6.7 Photo print cartridge

Printout has an unwanted borderFor most photo paper typesIf the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following solutions:.• Align the print c

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Ink smearsUse an HP photo paper.Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paperin a plastic bag and gently be

Page 66 - 6.9 Color management

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

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11.12 Printer lights are on or flashingWhat the lights indicateThe printer lights indicate the printer status.Wireless Status light is flashingFor in

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• Resetting the printer to the factory defaults• Troubleshooting• Glossary4.2.1 Wireless networking basicsThe printer's built-in wireless commun

Page 69 - 6.14 Small borderless photos

After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer.If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print cartridge.A

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Best or maximum dpi print mode is selectedThe printer prints more slowly when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the printquality. To increase the pri

Page 71 - 6.15 Large borderless photos

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

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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

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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

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GuidelinesDo not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.PrintingLoad paper in the printer paper tray, and then follow these steps to print a bo

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Note: Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the pagehave been printed.12.1.4 Automatic two-sided printing problemsPaper jam

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

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• Flip pages up is not selected for binding along the side (book binding).• Flip pages up is selected for binding along the top (tablet binding).For m

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• 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in)• 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)• A6: 105 x 148.5 mm• Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm• L size: 89 x 127 mm12.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Acce

Page 79 - 7 Printing other documents

Examples of common adapters include:PCMCIA card that plugs into the PCMCIA slotin a laptop.ISA or PCI card that can be used with adesktop computer.USB

Page 80 - 7.1 Email

4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray.12.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryTwo partsThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray A

Page 81 - 7.2 Letters

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

Page 82 - 7.3 Documents

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

Page 83 - 7.4 Envelopes

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.

Page 84 - 7.5 Postcards

12.2.3 Printing a different first page with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper TrayAccessoryGuidelinesThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included

Page 85 - 7.6 Brochures

5. Select the paper type and paper size for the first page.6. Click Upper tray in the Source is box.7. Click Other pages.8. Click Lower tray in the So

Page 86 - 7.7 Greeting cards

Media weightLetter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs)Media sizesUS Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in)A4:

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Note: The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not availablein all countries/regions.12.3.1 Installing the Auto Two-Sided Print

Page 88 - 7.8 Transparencies

12.3.2 Printing postcardsGuidelines• Use only cards that meet the specifications for the Auto Two-Sided PrintAccessory with Small Paper Tray. For mor

Page 89 - 7.9 Labels

Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Postcard printing, and then specify thefollowing print setti

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Reducing interference in a wireless networkThe following tips will help reduce the chances for interference in a wireless network:• Keep the wireless

Page 91 - 7.11 Booklets

Preparing to print1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left.2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the photo paper.The side of the photo paper to

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• Print quality: Normal, Best, or Max dpi• Paper size: The appropriate photo paper size• Paper source: Rear tray• Paper type: The appropriate photo pa

Page 93 - 7.12 Posters

3. Release the paper lever.4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click

Page 94 - 7.13 Banners

12.3.5 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

Page 95 - 7.14 Iron-on transfers

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

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Option for two-sided printing cannot be selectedThe printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer.Print a single s

Page 97 - 8 Printing tips

If the media type or size is not supported by the duplexer, you can print thedocument by using the manual two-sided printing instructions.Note: Do n

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• A6, 105x148 mm• L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab• Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in• Envelopes:• No. 10 Envelope, 4.12x9.5 in• Japanese envelop

Page 99 - 8.1.7 Postcard printing

13 Supplies• Paper• USB cables• Accessories• Print cartridgesNote: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.13.1 Pape

Page 100 - 8.2 Print task quick sets

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

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In infrastructure mode, the printer automatically detects whether the wirelessnetwork uses 802.11b or 802.11g.Ad hoc modeWhen the printer is set to th

Page 102 - 8.4 Printing in grayscale

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

Page 103 - 8.6 Setting the page order

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

Page 104 - 8.7 Printing collated copies

15 Notices• Notices and acknowledgements• Terms and conventions15.1 Notices and acknowledgementsHewlett-Packard company noticesReproduction, adaptat

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

Page 106 - Book binding

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

Page 107 - Tablet binding

For an in-depth explanation of network names, see the network names page.Wireless profilesA wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a

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Ad hoc networks are typically small and simple. Performance on these types ofnetworks can degrade if more than six devices are on the network.Infrastr

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For example, a mixed wired and wireless network may consist of the following:• Several desktop computers• A WAP connected to an Ethernet network• A pr

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Wireless network location ProfileOfficeat_work• Network name: office• Communication mode: infrastructure• Security: WPA• Authentication: WPA/PSKHomeat

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ExampleThe printer is in an office with two wireless infrastructure networks. Each networkhas a Wireless Access Point (WAP).Note: In this example, b

Page 112 - 8.11 Print preview

The laptop cannot communicate with the printer.The laptop is reconfigured for network_1The laptop's network name (SSID) settings have been reconf

Page 113 - 8.12 Selecting a paper type

• WEP• Open systemAd hoc networks (wireless direct-connect)• WEP• Open systemWireless security basicsFor more information about wireless security, see

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Authentication type Description Benefits LimitationsShared KeyDevices use ashared mastersecret to identifythemselves asauthorizedmembers of thenetwork

Page 115 - 8.14 Resizing a document

Encryption type Description Benefits LimitationsWEPencryptionDevices on anetwork share apassword, called aWEP key to encodeand decode data.Simplest st

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4.2.7 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) provides security by doing the following:• Encrypting data sent over radio waves from

Page 117 - 8.15 Watermarks

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

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4.2.8 Wired equivalent privacy (WEP)Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides security by encrypting data sent overradio waves from one wireless device

Page 119 - Printing

1. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS).2. Click the Networking tab.3. Under Connections, click Wireless (802.11).4. On the Wireless Setu

Page 120 - Load paper

State of the Wireless Status light Printer statusOnAble to receive and transmit datawirelessly.OffIs not able to receive and transmitdata wirelessly.F

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The Signal Strength indicator shows the strength of the radio signal that the printeris receiving. When all bars are illuminated, the signal is strong

Page 122 - Defining a custom paper size

Status of the iconStatus of the printer networkconnectionOffNot connected to an Ethernetnetwork or a wireless network.4.2.14 Wireless radioThe printe

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1. Verify that the printer is powered on and is idle.2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.3. While holding down the Report Page button, press

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For example, to print the page in French, press and hold down the ReportPage button, press the Resume button twice, and then release the ReportPage bu

Page 125 - 9 Printer software

Item MeaningDNS ServerThe IP address of the printer's domain name server.Not Specified means that no IP address has been set.This setting does no

Page 126 - 9.3 Device Status window

Item MeaningSignal Strength (1-5 highest)The strength of the 802.11 radio signal the printeris receiving:• 1 through 5: 5 indicates an excellent signa

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MiscellaneousThe Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet networks,wireless connections, and PictBridge connections:Item Me

Page 128 - 10 Maintenance

2. Paper trays3. Photo/envelope feeder4. PictBridge port1. Print cartridges2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated)3. Ink-backup mode (not ill

Page 129 - Installation instructions

Follow these steps to open the EWS:1. Launch your Internet browser.Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher.2. Enter e

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Option Default settingEWS administrator password [blank]Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings:1. Verify that the pri

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AutoIP: A process by which a device on a network automatically assigns an IPaddress to itself.bBOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is an Internet protoc

Page 132 - 10.3 Calibrating color

gGateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that connects two differentnetworks. For example, a computer on an Ethernet network may act as a gat

Page 133 - Preparing to clean

nNetwork name: A network name is an alphanumeric, case-sensitive character stringthat provides basic access control to a wireless network. A network n

Page 134 - 10.6 Printing a test page

WEP key: A WEP key, or encryption key, is a sequence of alphanumeric charactersor hexadecimal digits. After creating a WEP key, you must remember it o

Page 135 - Storing print cartridges

4.3.1 Ethernet basicsThe printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly toa 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network witho

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Network communicationTCP/IPDevices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called aprotocol. The printer is designed to operate o

Page 137 - 10.11 Printer toolbox

Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gatewayIn this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as agateway between the

Page 138 - 11 Troubleshooting

Ethernet network without an Internet connectionIn this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. Devices use AutoIPto obtain IP addresses.4

Page 139 - Activity light

Automatic Two-SidedPrinting Accessory (optional)250-Sheet Plain Paper TrayAccessory (optional)Auto Two-Sided PrintAccessory with Small PaperTray (opti

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Note: The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable isconnected to the printer.5. Do one of the following:State of the Link li

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Previous installationsIf the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you must use theprinter software CD to install an Ethernet ver

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State of the Link light State of the printerOffNot connected to an Ethernet network or powered off.Activity lightThe Activity light flashes when the p

Page 143 - The radio signal is weak

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

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5.2 PictBridge printingIn order to print photos directly from a digital camera, you need the following items:• A PictBridge-compatible camera• A digi

Page 145 - 11.3 Printer is not printing

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

Page 146 - 11.4 Paper jam

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

Page 147 - 11.5 Paper problems

5.4 Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory withSmall Paper Tray when printing from a digital cameraIn order to use the Auto Two-Sided Print Accesso

Page 148 - 11.6 Print quality is poor

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

Page 149 - Blank pages print

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink whenprinting photos.Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs:

Page 150 - 11.7 Document is misprinted

• Wireless Status light and Signal Strength indicator• Print Cartridge Status lightsPower button and lightThe Power button turns the printer on and of

Page 151 - Check the printer properties

1. Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph.2. Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. ClickAutom

Page 152 - Part of the photo is faded

Note: Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the Maximum dpi printquality setting in order to enhance color matching and detail in the photo

Page 153 - Check the software

3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab.Note: On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderlessor Photo pr

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4. Select the appropriate print setting for the photo that you want to print.5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.6. Sel

Page 155 - Image is printed at an angle

6.7 Photo print cartridgeThe photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,provides six-ink, virtually grain-free pho

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Storing the photo print cartridgeTo maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storageguidelines.6.8 Using advanced color

Page 157 - Ink smears

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the PrinterProperties dialog box.6.9 Color managementColor management defi

Page 158 - 11.11 Error messages

• Managed by application: This option allows the application from which youare printing manage the color of the document.4. Select any other print set

Page 159 - Resume light is flashing

For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-colorprinter cartridge in the printer.Printing a black-and-white phot

Page 160 - 11.13 Document prints slowly

Storage• Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it wasoriginally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat

Page 161 - Printer is in ink-backup mode

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

Page 162 - 12 Optional accessories

• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information aboutpreventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instru

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• Orientation: Portrait or Landscape3. Set the following options as appropriate:• HP digital photography options• Advanced color settings• Color manag

Page 164 - 12.1.2 Enabling the duplexer

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.7. Lower the Out tray.PrintingNote: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, f

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• 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

Page 166 - Paper jam

2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing-borderless as the type ofdocument, and then select the following options:• Print quality: Norma

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4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.5. Place the photo paper in the In tra

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6.18 Large photos with a white borderGuidelines• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartri

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1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing-with white borders as thetype of document, and then s

Page 170 - Two parts

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions.5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing

Page 171 - Setting the paper size

7 Printing other documentsE-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesPostcards Brochures Greeting cards TransparenciesLabels Index cards Booklets Posters Ba

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1. Paper-width guide2. Paper-length guideOut trayPrinted pages are deposited in the Out tray.1. Out tray2. Photo/envelope feederUse the photo/envelope

Page 173 - Loading paper

7.1 EmailGuidelinesDo not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tr

Page 174 - Accessory

7.2 LettersGuidelines• Learn how to add a watermark to the letter.• For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page.• Do not exceed the In-tr

Page 175 - Dimensions

• Print quality• Paper source4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Use the What's This? help to learn about the fea

Page 176 - Paper Tray

Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing or Presentationprinting, and then

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes.6. Replace the Out tray.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Qu

Page 178 - Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to t

Page 179 - 12.3.3 Small photos

Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tray.3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out

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• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 cards.Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tray, then remove all

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7.8 TransparenciesGuidelines• For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 transparencie

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Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the PrinterProperties dialog box.7.9 LabelsGuidelines• Use only labels tha

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1. Out-tray extension2. Out-tray extension stopDo not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.After the print job is complete,

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2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing, and then specifythe following print settings:• Paper size: The appropriate paper si

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.6. Replace the Out tray.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Qualit

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Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tray.3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull

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Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the PrinterProperties dialog box.7.12 PostersGuidelines• After the section

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2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Size is: The appropriate size• Source is: Upper tray• Type is: Automat

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1. Unattached edge5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper.Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer when printing a banner.Printin

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Preparing to print1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Raise the Out tray.3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull

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8 Printing tipsSave time• Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.• Create print task quick sets for documents you print often.• Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper

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Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks:• General everyday printing• Photo printing-borderless• Photo printing-with white borders

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• Panoramic borderless photo8.1.3 Photo printing-with white bordersSelect the appropriate option:• Large photo with a white border• Small photo with

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