Hp Deskjet 6122 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

hp deskjet 6120 series printer table of contents notices notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user&apos

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

1. nozzle plate 2. face and edges of print cartridge 3. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above if

A calibration page prints to align the print cartridges. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 6. Insert

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

maintaining the printer body printer case exterior Follow these guidelines when cleaning the outside of the printer: ● Use distilled water only. D

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

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

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

1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel: ❍ WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. ❍ Test:

2. Select Applications, then double-click Utilities. 3. Select hp inkjet utility. viewing the hp inkjet utility panels The following options are ava

printer and information about HP products and supplies. ❍ Register: Accesses the HP Website to register the printer. 1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu

printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 3. 250-Sheet Plain

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

checking the print cartridge status understanding the print cartridge status light The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when one or both of the pr

1. tri-color cartridge problem icon 2. black cartridge problem icon 3. tri-color cartridge low-ink icon 4. black cartridge low-ink icon 5. cartridges

icon meaning solution Tri-color print cartridge is defective or not the right part number. 1. Remove and reinsert the print cartridge. 2. If ther

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

● out of paper ● will not feed paper paper jam Caution! Do not remove a paper jam by pulling paper from the front of the printer. Doing so cou

4. Close the duplexer door until it snaps shut. 5. Turn on the printer. 6. Reprint the document. if the paper jam is not removed, clear paper from

out of paper if the In tray or lower tray contains paper 1. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 2. Adjust the length guide so that it touches th

the hub while printing. printer driver not found in Mac OS X Classic The printer driver you need may have to be installed separately. If no hp inkjet

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

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

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or Classic: Select a Paper Group other than Automatic, then select a paper type if necessary. ❍ Mac OS X: Select an appropr

Some software applications allow you to set certain print settings, such as the printer order. The software application's print settings may diff

● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at once. ● Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack

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

resume light is flashing the printer may be out of paper 1. Place paper in the In tray or the lower tray. 2. Press the Resumebutton on the front of

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

two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. printer driver is outdated An outd

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

● Print the document using the manual two-sided printing feature. ● Use a media type and size supported by the duplexer. paper jam occurs insi

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

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

printer specificationshp deskjet 6120 series printermodel number: c8954a, c8954bblack text print speed *Draft: Up to 20 pages per minuteFast Normal: U

print technologyDrop-on-demand thermal inkjet printingsoftware compatibilityUSB connection: Mac OS version 8.6, 9.x, or Mac OS X (version 10.1.x)Apple

printer weight5.03 kg (13.48 lb)operating environmentMaximum operating conditions:Temperature: 41 to 104 degrees F, 5 to 40 degrees CHumidity: 15 to 8

Fast Normal Mode:Sound power level, LWAd: 6.4 Bels(A) [64 dB (A)]Sound pressure level, LpAm (bystander positions): 50 dB (A)alignmentSkew:± .006 mm/mm

Out tray capacity:Plain Paper sheets: Up to 50Envelopes: Up to 10Cards: Up to 10Greeting cards: Up to 30Labels: Up to 20Photo paper: Up to 30Transpare

Labels:U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)A4 210 x 297 mmTransparencies:U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)A4 210 x 297 mmPhoto (with tear-off t

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications hp two-sided printing accessory model no. c8955a duty cycle 5000 pages per month dimensions Pri

Skew: ± .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 size Pap

250-sheet plain paper tray specifications hp 250-sheet plain paper tray model no. pt 8956 duty cycle 5000 pages per month dimensions 454 mm wide x 62

minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: USB connection Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x PowerPC MacOS-based computer

off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause printer failure. power button and light T

environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the offi

money without affecting the high performance of the printer. This product qualifies for the ENERGY STAR® Program (U.S. and Japan). ENERGY STAR is a vo

print cartridge recovery To participate, simply request postage-paid return envelopes or bulk boxes via the Web at www.hp.com/go/recycle. Customers wi

limited warranty region software printer North America (including Canada) 90 days 1 year Asia Pacific 90 days 1 year Europe 90 days 1 year Lat

by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price of the product. 6. HP shall h

2. To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with

regulatory notices hewlett-packard company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ●

Regulatory Model Identification Number For regulatory identification purposes, this product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Mo

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)aligning print cartridgesautomatic paper

Ddefault printer (OS X)duplexer specificationsduplexer about installing specificationsEenvelopesenvironmental statementFfeatures about

paper trays The 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

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

page layout OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic OS Xpage setup OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic OS Xpaper jampaper trayspaper type OS 8.6, 9.x, a

from the desktop (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers labels not printing paper prob

terms and conventionstransparenciestroubleshootingtwo-sided printing (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) (OS X) about automatic (OS 8.6, 9.x,

Remove the Out tray to load small media other than single envelopes and single cards. The Out tray has a slot for single envelope and single card pr

second paper tray An optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately fro

When changing the paper size in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, you must set all three size adjustments. installing the 250-sheet plain paper tray I

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

selecting between paper trays plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media photographs greeting cards posters banners

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 l

1. align the arrows For legal-sized paper, pull the length guide out beyond the edge of the tray, load the paper, then slide the length guide agains

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

print cartridges The following print cartridges can be used with the printer: ● black print cartridge ● tri-color print cartridge 1. black pr

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

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

Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the duplexer from the

connectivity The printer offers a number of options for connectivity, including: ● USB ● network USB The printer connects to the computer with

printing Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Clas

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software

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

3. Click the hp printer name in the right side of the Chooser dialog box. 4. Do one of the following, depending on how the computer and the printer

Desktop printing is not supported in Mac OS X Classic. checking the printer status The printer desktop icon shows you the status of the printer. icon

1. Menu: Choose one of the following: ❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ Application Attributes: To set print optio

Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Panel Menu: Toggles between General, Paper Type/Quality, Layout, Color, Digital Photography, Backgr

1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed. 2. Collate: Select to collate if printing multiple copies. 3. Print Back to Front: Select to

1. Paper Group: Select the category of paper used, such as plain paper, or select Automatic to let the printer select the paper-type setting. 2. Pa

1. Menu: Choose one of the following combinations: ❍ Multiple Pages Per Sheet/Pages Per Sheet: Select these options for most printing jobs. You

color Use the Color panel for these functions: 1. Image: Choose one of the following: ❍ ColorSmart III: Prints optimum color quality. ❍ Colo

1. Print In: Choose one of the following: ❍ Foreground: Faster printing. ❍ Background: Allows you to use the computer while the document pri

1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, then click one of the following buttons to control printing: Pause a print job. Restart

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

using printer software with Mac OS X The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer software,

2. Format for : Select the printer name. 3. Paper Size : Select the paper size. 4. Orientation: Click the appropriate icon for the page orientation

Use the Copies and Pages panel for these functions: 1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed. 2. Collated: Select to collate if printing

1. Pages per Sheet: Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction: Select the option for how multiple pages are arrang

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

❍ Upper Tray: Prints from the upper tray. ❍ Lower Tray: Prints from the lower tray. ❍ Automatic: Prints from the lower tray if the upper t

● Manage print jobs displaying the print center Follow these steps to display Print Center: 1. Click Applications in the Finder window. 2. Selec

❍ Press Command+ d A blue bullet appears next to the printer name to indicate that it is the default printer. adding a printer Follow these steps

3. Click a print job to select it. 4. Use the buttons to manage the print job as desired: ❍ Delete : Cancels the selected print job. ❍ Hold

printing a document For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x applicat

notices and acknowledgements hewlett-packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-P

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

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

1. Use the Digital Photo tab to set these options: ❍ Contrast: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to aut

1. Use the Digital Photo tab to set these options: ❍ Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver

two-sided printing For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x applicati

2. Select Print Both Sides. 3. Select Automatic. 4. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 5. Change any other desired pri

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

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

5. Select Print Both Sides. 6. Select the appropriate binding. Book binding Tablet binding 7. Change any other desired print settings, then clic

using the automatic paper-type sensor availability The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is available to be used for documents printed from the upper tray i

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

If Automatic is selected as the paper tray, verify that the upper tray contains paper. If the upper tray is empty, the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is

If Automatic is selected as the paper tray, verify that the upper tray contains paper. If the upper tray is empty, the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is

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

4. Change any other desired print settings, then do one of the following: ❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic: Click OK. ❍ Mac OS X: Click Prin

plain paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Do one of the following: ❍ For letter, executive, and

printing on plain paper My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Clas

2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Source: Uppe

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

6. Replace the Out tray. printing the envelopes If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, follow the instructions provided wi

panel setting General Source: Upper Tray Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper

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

transparencies printing guidelines For great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film . preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide ou

printing transparencies with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or ori

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

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an applic

printing labels with Mac OS X 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Page Attributes Paper Size: A4 Le

index cards and other small media printing guidelines Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For the p

8. Replace the Out tray. printing index cards and other small media If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructi

panel setting General Source: Upper Tray Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper, or Inkjet Paper Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper

3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Quality: Nor

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

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

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an applic

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

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

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an applic

2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Quality: Nor

posters printing guidelines Poster printing is not available in Mac OS X. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides,

panel setting General Source: Upper Tray, Lower Tray, or Automatic Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper Paper Type:

banners printing guidelines Use hp banner paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then re

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an applic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Page Attributes Paper Size: A4 Letter Banner or US Letter Banne

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

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

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an applic

The Mirror Image feature is not available in Mac OS X. Some applications offer a mirror image feature that will allow you to print iron-on transfers

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

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

1. black cartridge 2. color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts 5. plastic tape Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or cop

cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge matches one of the part numbers shown here. For information on how to recycle an empty print cartri

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

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

manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris mayaccumulate inside the case. This debris