HP H611A User Manual

1 Get startedThis guide provides details about how to use the printer and how to resolve problems.•Accessibility•HP EcoSolutions (HP and the Environme

Notice to users in CanadaNotice to users in TaiwanAppendix A96 Technical information

Notice to users in MexicoNotice to users in JapanRegulatory information 97

Environmental product stewardship programHewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sustainablemanner:• Design f

www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/Disposal of waste equipment by usersThis symbol means do not dispose of your product with your

California Perchlorate Material NoticeToxic and hazardous substance table (China)Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)Appendix A100 Technical i

Restriction of hazardous substance (India)Environmental product stewardship program 101

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B HP supplies and accessoriesThis section provides information on HP supplies and accessories for the printer. The informationis subject to changes, v

HP mediaTo order media such as HP Premium Paper, go to www.hp.com.HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printingeveryday documents. Al

C Network setupYou can manage network settings for the printer through the printer control panel as described inthe next section. Additional advanced

Set link speedYou can change the speed at which data is transmitted over the network. The default isAutomatic.1. Open the embedded web server (EWS). F

Set up the printer for wireless communicationYou can set up the printer for wireless communication.This section contains the following topics:•Before

Set up the printer using the HP printer software (Recommended)In addition to enabling key printer features, you can use the HP printer software that c

Conserve Printing SuppliesTo conserve printing supplies such as ink and paper, try the following:• Change the print mode to a draft setting. Draft set

Change the connection typeAfter you have installed the HP software and connected the printer to your computer or to anetwork, you can use the HP softw

Guidelines for ensuring wireless network securityThe following information can help you keep your wireless network and wireless printer securefrom una

Other wireless security guidelinesTo keep the wireless network secure, follow these guidelines:• Use a wireless password with at least 20 random chara

8. Press the Power button to turn the printer on.After connecting and turning on the printer, you might have to wait several minutes for all ofthe Plu

D Printer management toolsThis section contains the following topics:• Toolbox (Windows)• HP Utility (Mac OS X)• Embedded web serverToolbox (Windows)T

example, if you have configured the EWS language, a cookie helps remember which languageyou have selected so that the next time you access the EWS, th

E How do I?• Get started• Print• HP ePrint• Work with ink cartridges• Solve a problem122 How do I?

F Errors (Windows)Low on inkThe ink cartridge identified in the message is low on ink.Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning

Paper MismatchThe paper size or type selected in the printer driver does not match the paper loaded in theprinter. Make sure that the correct paper is

Door or cover openBefore the printer can print documents, all doors and covers must be closed.TIP: When completely closed, most doors and covers snap

Printing supplies area1 Ink cartridge access door2 Ink cartridges3 Printhead assemblyNOTE: Printing supplies should be kept in the printer to prevent

Non-HP ink cartridges installedHP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Printer service or repairsrequired as a result of us

To temporarily print using Black ink only, click Use Black Only. The printer will replace color withgrayscale. The empty cartridges will need to be re

Solution: Click OK to continue printing or replace the cartridge. For information about how toinstall new cartridges, see Replace the ink cartridges.P

IndexAaccessibility 3, 6accessoriesprinter status report 63warranty 80acoustic emissions 89after the support period 39align printhead 67Bblank pages,

Print photos 24print settings 20Mac OS XHP Utility 120maintainprinthead 66maintenancealign printhead 67check ink levels 32clean printhead 67diagnostic

physical 82processor and memory 83storage environment 88system requirements 83statusnetwork configurationpage 65printer status report 63storage enviro

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1 Ink cartridge lights2Resume button and light3Cancel button 4Wireless button and light5HP ePrint button and light6Power button and lightBack view

optimum print quality. Visit the HP website at www.hp.com for more information aboutHP media.HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for pri

without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm(4 x 6

the guesswork out of printing affordable, lab-quality photos with yourHP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper havebeen designed to wo

3. If the media is too long, lift the latch on the front of the tray and lower the front ofthe tray.4. Insert the media print-side down along the righ

Load envelopesTo load envelopesUse these instructions to load envelopes.1. Lift the output tray.2. Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.

3. If the media is too long, lift the latch on the front of the tray and lower the front ofthe tray.4. Insert the media print-side down along the righ

3. If the media is too long, lift the latch on the front of the tray and lower the front ofthe tray.4. Insert the media print-side down along the righ

Update the printerHP is always working to improve the performance of its printers and bring you thelatest features. If the printer is connected to a n

2PrintMost print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Change thesettings manually only when you want to change print qualit

3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. To change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.Depending on your so

Print brochures (Windows)NOTE: To set print settings for all print jobs, make the changes in the HP softwareprovided with the printer. For more inform

• Thick, irregular, or curled edges• Areas that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damagedMake sure the folds of envelopes you load in the printer are s

6. Select the Orientation option.NOTE: If you do not see these options, click the disclosure triangle next tothe Printer pop-up menu or click Show Det

Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X)1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. Select a paper size:a.From the File menu in y

Follow the instructions for your operating system.•Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X)Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X)NOT

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Print borderless documentsBorderless printing lets you print to the edges of certain photo media types and a rangeof standard media sizes.NOTE: You ca

6. Click Paper Type/Quality from the pop-up menu, and then select the followingsettings:• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type• Quality: Best or Max

3HP ePrintHP ePrint is a free service from HP that allows you to print to your HP ePrint-enabledprinter anytime, from any location. It’s as simple as

6. If your network uses proxy settings when connecting to the Internet, enter thesesettings.7. Follow the instructions on the Web Services information

Print using HP ePrintTo print documents using HP ePrint, complete the following steps:1. On your computer or mobile device, open your email applicatio

4 Work with ink cartridgesTo ensure the best print quality from the printer, you need to perform some simplemaintenance procedures. This section provi

• Handle ink cartridges carefully. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling duringinstallation can cause temporary printing problems.• If you are transpor

NOTE: Not all cartridges are available in all countries/regions.CAUTION: While ink cartridges are not damaged when left outside of the printer,the pri

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each ink cartridge you are replacing.7. Close the ink cartridge access door.Related topicsHP supplies and accessoriesS

5 Solve a problemThe information in General troubleshooting tips and resources suggests solutions tocommon problems. If your printer is not operating

Copyright information© 2014 Copyright Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Edition 1, 1/2014Hewlett-Packard CompanynoticesThe information contained

Obtain electronic supportTo find support and warranty information, go to the HP website at www.hp.com/go/customercare. This website provides informati

Before you callCall HP support while you are in front of the computer and the printer. Be prepared toprovide the following information:• Model number

For the most current list of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/go/customercare. This website provides information and utilities that can help

After the phone support periodAfter the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Helpmay also be available at the HP onl

• The printer is not responding (nothing prints)•The printer prints slowly•The printer is making some unexpected noises•Blank or partial page printed•

Check the cable connections• Make sure both ends of the USB cable or Ethernet cable are secure.• If the printer is connected to a network, check the f

Cause: The ink cartridges might have insufficient ink. Insufficient ink may causethe printhead to overheat. When the printhead overheats, the printer

More than one page is being pickedFor more information, see Solve paper-feed problems.There is a blank page in the fileCheck the file to make sure the

Check the page-orientation settingMake sure the media size and page orientation selected in the application match thesettings in the printer driver. F

Solution 2: Check the ink levelsSolution: Check the estimated ink levels in the ink cartridges.NOTE: Ink level alerts and indicators provide estimates

Contents1 Get startedAccessibility...

Store specialty media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on aflat surface in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to print, re

Solution 6: Print and evaluate a print quality reportSolution:To print a print quality report•Control panel: Press and hold the (Power) button, press

If defects are seen on the Print Quality Diagnostic report, follow the steps below:1. If the lines in Test Pattern 1 are not straight and connected, a

Media is not coming out correctly• Make sure the output tray extender is fully extended; otherwise, printed pagesmay fall off the printer.• Remove exc

Solve problems using HP ePrintIf you are having problems using HP ePrint, check the following:• Make sure the printer is connected to the Internet usi

Solve problems using HP websitesIf you are having problems using HP websites from your computer, check the following:• Make sure the computer that you

Follow these suggestions in order, starting with those listed in the “Basic wirelesstroubleshooting” section. If you still encounter problems, follow

Advanced wireless troubleshootingIf you have tried the suggestions provided in Basic wireless troubleshooting and arestill unable to connect to your p

To check a wireless connection1. Make sure that your computer's wireless has been turned on. (For moreinformation, see the documentation that cam

A: Make sure the printer is on the network1. If the printer supports Ethernet networking and is connected to an Ethernetnetwork, make sure an Ethernet

3HP ePrintSet up HP ePrint...28Set

communicate with each other over the network. For more information, see Configureyour firewall software to work with the printer.If you are able to op

you have difficulties printing or connecting to the printer, make sure the correct versionof the printer driver is set as the default.1. Click Start,

Mac OS X1. Open HP Utility. For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X).2. Click the Applications icon on the HP Utility toolbar, double-click HP

Solve printer management problemsThis section provides solutions to common problems that involve managing the printer.This section contains the follow

Check the printer IP address• To check the IP address of the printer, obtain the IP address by printinga network configuration page. Press and hold th

HP software installation suggestionsCheck the computer system• Make sure that your computer is running one of the supported operating systems.• Make s

◦ Make sure the printer is installed on the same subnet as the computers thatuse the printer.◦ If the installation program cannot discover the printer

Understand the Printer Status ReportUse the printer status report to view current printer information and ink cartridge status.Also use the printer st

3. Ink Delivery System Information: Shows the estimated ink levels (representedin graphical form as gauges) and the part numbers and Warranty expirati

Understand the network configuration pageIf the printer is connected to a network, you can print a network configuration page toview the network setti

Solve wireless problems...51Basic wireless tro

1. WPS PIN: Shows the WPS PIN for you to set up the printer on your wirelessnetwork using the PIN Method.2. General Information: Shows information abo

Clean the printheadIf your printed output is streaked or has any incorrect or missing colors, the printheadmight need to be cleaned.There are two stag

To align the printhead from the printer control panel1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the main input tray.2.On the printer c

To clear a jamUse these steps to clear a paper jam.1. Remove all media from the output tray.2. Push the handle of the rear access panel and slide to t

c. Move the carriage to the left, locate any jammed media inside the printer onthe right side of the carriage, free any paper scraps or wrinkled media

• Do not force paper too far forward in the input tray.• If you are printing on both sides of a page, do not print highly saturated imageson light wei

Interpreting control panel lightsLight description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionAll lights are off.The printer is off.•Connect the p

Light description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionThe Power light is on and the Resume light blinks.The printer is out of paper.Load pa

Light description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionThe Power light is on and the ink cartridge lights blink oneafter the other, from lef

Light description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionThe Power light blinks and the ink cartridge lights blink oneafter the other, from le

Regulatory information...90Regulatory model

Light description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionNOTE: Ink level alerts andindicators provide estimates forplanning purposes only. Whe

Light description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionThe HP ePrint light is off.•HP ePrint has not beenset up.To set up HP ePrint,press th

Light description/Light pattern Explanation andrecommended actionPress the (HP ePrint)button to try connectingagain.◦If the printer canconnect, the H

A Technical informationThis section contains the following topics:• Warranty information• Printer specifications• Regulatory information• Environmenta

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementAppendix A80 Technical information

Ink cartridge warranty informationThe HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printingdevice. This warranty

Printer specificationsThis section contains the following topics:•Physical specifications• Product features and capacities•Processor and memory specif

Feature CapacityPrinter control panel language supportLanguage availability varies by country/region.Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch,English

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 4.5• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Terminal Services with Citrix Xen

8.5 x 13 inches (216 x 330 mm)U.S. Legal (216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14 inches)A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7 inches)*U.S. Executive (184 x 267 mm; 7.25 x 10.5

Set up the printer for wireless communication...114Before you begin...

Photo media Photo media (76.2 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 inches)Photo media (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6 inches)*Photo media (5 x 7 inches)*Photo media (8 x 10 inches)*P

Tray Type Weight CapacityOutput-tray All supported media Up to 75 sheets of plainpaper (text printing)Set minimum marginsThe document margins must m

HP ePrint specifications• An Internet connection using either a wired (Ethernet) or wireless connection.• Maximum size of email and attachments: 5 MB•

Acoustic emission specificationsPrint in Draft mode, noise levels per ISO 7779• Sound pressure (bystander position)LpAm 54 (dBA) (mono Draft print)• S

Regulatory informationThe printer meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region.This section contains the following topic

FCC statementNotice to users in KoreaRegulatory information 91

VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in JapanNotice to users in Japan about the power cordNoise emission statement for GermanyVisual display

Products bearing the CE marking comply with one or more of the following EU Directives as maybe applicable: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, EMC Dire

Declaration of conformityAppendix A94 Technical information

Regulatory information for wireless productsThis section contains the following regulatory information pertaining to wireless products:• Exposure to r