HP (Hewlett-Packard) 6800 Series 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 from a digital camera • Printing photos from a computer • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Trouble[...]

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    2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warr[...]

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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 electrical connections. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional informat[...]

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    3 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Built-in networking capabilities : Connect to either a wired or a wireless network without using an external print server. • Ink-backup mode : Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when th[...]

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    4 Getting started For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Print Cartridge Status lights • Paper trays • Photo/envelope feeder • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode • Automatic Paper Type Sensor • PictBridge[...]

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    2. Paper trays 3. Photo/envelope feeder 4. PictBridge port 1. Print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1. Rear USB port 2. Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6[...]

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    Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 4.2 Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printe[...]

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    • Wireless Status light and Signal Strength indicator • Print Cartridge Status lights Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution: Always use the Power button to turn [...]

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    1 . The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2 . The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. 4.4 Paper trays The p[...]

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    1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. Out tray 2. Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small photos, and cards. Raise the Out tray to load paper. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold [...]

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    1. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the Out-tray extension into the Out tray. 4.5 Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print the following documents: • Envelopes ?[...]

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    Envelopes Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left. 2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending. 3. Print the envelope . Photos Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a sing[...]

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    4. Print the photo . Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard: 1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down. 2. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go without bending. 3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward a[...]

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    4.6 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. Quality color photos For more vibrant colo[...]

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    1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox , and then select the Supplies panel. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode . For information about[...]

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    Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. To install a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.8 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Typ[...]

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    5 Connecting to the printer • Connecting a digital camera • USB • Wireless networking • Wired networking 5.1 Printing photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera: • PictBridge description • PictBridge printing instructions • PictBridge troubleshooting • Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accesso[...]

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    For a description of the printer's wireless feature, click one of the following options: • Wireless Status light and Signal Strength indicator • Report Page button • Network icon • Wireless radio • HP Report page • Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: • Resetting the printer to the factory defaults • Troubleshooting •[...]

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    If you have an 802.11a wireless network, you must use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP) in order to achieve a processing speed comparable to that of the 802.11a network. To connect the printer to an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network installation instructions . Adapters and access [...]

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    • Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as filing cabinets, and other electromagnetic devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones, as these objects can disrupt radio signals. • Keep the wireless devices away from large masonry structures and other building structures as these objects can absorb radio waves and lo[...]

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    The ad hoc communication mode defaults to 802.11b. Follow these steps to use 802.11g in ad hoc mode: 1. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) . 2. Click the Networking tab. 3. Under Connection , click Wireless (802.11) . 4. Click the Advanced tab. 5. Under Compatibility , clear the In an ad hoc network use 802.11b behavior check box. 6.[...]

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    For a description of the wireless security options available for the printer, see the wireless security page . Printing Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in the order received. The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users. For example, if five users each send a print job to [...]

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    Infrastructure networks On an infrastructure network, devices, such as computers and printers, communicate through a Wireless Access Point (WAP) . WAPs commonly act as routers or gateways on small networks. For example, a simple infrastructure wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer communicating through a WAP. Mixed wired and wire[...]

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    5.3.3 Network locations A network location is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to have network locations for several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, the computer must be set to the network location for the printer's wireless n[...]

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    Where the wireless network is Network location settings Home at_home • Network name: home • Communication mode: ad hoc • Security: WEP When the laptop is being used at work, the person must set the network location to at_work in order to connect to the office network. Conversely, the laptop must be set to the at_home network location when the[...]

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    1. Network name equals “network_1” 2. Network name equals “network_2” The network name for one wireless network is network_1 . The network name for the other wireless network is network_2 . The printer receives signals from both networks, network_1 and network_2 . The printer is configured for network_1 The printer's network name (SSID[...]

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    The laptop and the printer can communicate. 5.3.5 Wireless security The printer can be configured for several wireless security options depending on the type of wireless network of which the printer is part. Infrastructure networks • WPA • WEP • Open system Ad hoc networks (computer-to-computer) • WEP • Open system Wireless security basic[...]

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    Authentication Definition Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting access to a network, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access network resources. In order to be authenticated and allowed to use a network, a device must supply a known password to other devices on the network. If the device cannot su[...]

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    Encryption Definition Encryption involves using a password to encode data sent over a wireless network in order to make the data unintelligible to eavesdroppers. Only devices that know the password can decode the data. Types of encryption The printer supports four types of encryption. Each type of encryption has its benefits and limitations. Encryp[...]

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    Encryption type Description Benefits Limitations AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a U.S. government sponsored encryption method that uses a complex algorithm called “Rijndael.” AES uses encryption keys to encode data. AES automatically changes the encryption keys after a certain time interval, thus making the wireless network less vuln[...]

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    For example, if the printer's network uses WPA, only devices that have the same WPA settings as the printer will be able to use the printer. WPA provides better security than WEP . WPA is a network feature WPA is an optional wireless network feature. Not all wireless networks use WPA. Configure the printer for WPA only if the printer's ne[...]

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    For example, if the printer's network uses WEP, only devices that have the same WEP settings as the printer will be able to use the printer. WEP is a network feature WEP is an optional wireless network feature. Not all wireless networks use WEP. Configure the printer for WEP only if the printer's network uses WEP. The printer's WEP s[...]

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    5.3.9 Open system A wireless network that does not use any authentication or encryption method is referred to as an “open system.” An open system can still have a minor level of security if the network's wireless access point(s) does not broadcast the network's network name (SSID). A device trying to join the network must then know th[...]

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    State of the Wireless Status light Printer status Off Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Flashing Receiving data. Signal Strength indicator The Signal Strength indicator shows the strength of the radio signal that the printer is receiving. When all bars are illuminated, the signal is strong. When no bars are illuminated, the signa[...]

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    1. Report Page button 5.3.13 Network icon The Network icon illuminates when the printer is connected to: • An Ethernet network • An active wireless network • An active wireless direct-connection to a computer or other wireless device Status of the icon Status of the printer network connection On Connected to either an Ethernet network or a wi[...]

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    5.3.14 Wireless radio The printer has an internal wireless radio for wireless communication. How the wireless radio works The wireless radio broadcasts on the 2.4 GHz frequency whenever the wireless radio is powered on and enabled. The wireless radio automatically turns off when the printer is powered off or unplugged from a power source. If the pr[...]

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    5.3.15 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless , wired , and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a fe[...]

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    Item Meaning Network Status The printer's network status: • Ready : The printer is ready to print. • Offline : The printer is not connected to a network. Active Connection Type The type of network the printer is connected to: • Wired : The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. • Wireless : The printer is connected to a wireless [...]

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    Item Meaning Link Config The network link configuration: • 802.11 • 10T-Full • 10T-Half • 100TX-Full • 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information applies only to the printer's wireless connection: Item Meaning Wireless Status The printer's wireless network status: • Connected : The printer is connected to the w[...]

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    Item Meaning Channel One of several pre-set frequencies at which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in order to reduce interference. The number of channels available varies by country/region. Not applicable means that the wireless network is disabled. Authentication Type The printer's authentication setting: • Open System : No authenticatio[...]

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    Item Meaning Total Packets Transmitted Number of packets sent without error. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Total Packets Received Number of packets received without error. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. PictBridge Status • Connected : The printer is connected to a digital camera. • Error : Somethin[...]

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    2. Enter the printer's IP address in the browser's address box. Note: If your computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to configure your browser to by-pass the proxy server in order to access the EWS. If you do not know the printer IP address, print an HP Report page . Note: For instructions on using the printer[...]

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    3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. Release the Report Page button. 5.3.18 Networking glossary numbers 10/100 Base-T : A technical term for Ethernet. 10/100 refers to the speed at which the Ethernet network functions. 10 indicates 10 megabits per second (Mb/s) for normal Ethernet, and 100 indicates [...]

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    Broadcast packet : A packet sent from one device on a network to all devices on the network. c Channel : One of several pre-set frequencies at which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in order to reduce interference. The number of channels available varies by country/region. d DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) : A protocol used to automat[...]

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    Hub : A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet network. Other devices on the network are connected to the hub. i ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) : A Windows program that allows a computer to act as a gateway between the Internet and a network. ICS uses DHCP to assign IP addresses. See Windows documentation for more information about[...]

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    p Packet : A message sent from one device on a network to other devices on the network. Protocol : A language that devices on a network use to communicate with each other. A popular network protocol is TCP/IP. r RJ-45 : The type of plug at the end of an Ethernet cable. Router : A complex networking device that directs packets from one network to an[...]

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    WEP key : A WEP key, or encryption key, is a sequence of alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal digits. After creating a WEP key, you must remember it or store it in a secure location. You may not be able to retrieve the WEP key if you lose it. A WEP key is either 64 or 128 bits long. The first 24 bits of the key are provided automatically. When cr[...]

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    • Glossary 5.4.1 Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server. To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions . Hardware Hubs, switches, and routers On an Ethernet[...]

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    Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called a protocol . The printer is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol called TCP/IP . IP address Each device on a network identifies itself with a unique IP address. Most networks use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP[...]

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    Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway In this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as a gateway between the network and the Internet. Shared Internet connection with a computer acting as a gateway In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub . A Macintosh OSX computer on the network acts a[...]

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    Ethernet network without an Internet connection In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub . Devices use AutoIP to obtain IP addresses. 5.4.3 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process. First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the[...]

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    5. Do one of the following: State of the Link light Task On Go to step 6. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4 . If the lights are still off, then verify the following items: • The printer is powered on. • The network hub or router is powered on. • All cable connections are secure. • You are using an Ethernet cable . 6. Print an HP Report page . 7.[...]

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    Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. State of the Link light State of the printer On Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable is connected to the printer. Off Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered [...]

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    State of the Activity light State of the printer Off Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 54[...]

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    6 Printing photos from a computer Select the type of photograph that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with a white border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance y[...]

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    Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to change how colors are printed. • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos . • Print to the edges of the photo paper with borderles[...]

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    • SmartFocus : Enhance image quality and clarity. Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen details in the image. • Smoothing : Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of smoothing for the image. • Sharpness : Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Automatic[...]

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    3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi . 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 6.4 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi- gloss and set the Print quality to Normal . HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gl[...]

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    2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the Print Quality drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . Storing the photo print cartridge To m[...]

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    5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 6.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installin[...]

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    Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want to print. Printing a color photo in black and white Follow these steps to print a color photo in black-and-white: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Color panel. 3. In the Image drop[...]

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    Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK . 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . If you printed on photo pa[...]

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    Storage • Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place. • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo pape[...]

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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 tray with the side to be printed on facing down. If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against[...]

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    • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. Fo[...]

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    • Paper Type : Click Photo paper , and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality : Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options . 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 6.13 Panoramic borderless photos Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a pho[...]

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    Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width- guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size : The appropriate borderless paper size • [...]

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    To print multiple photos, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Verify that the photo paper is flat. If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo pap[...]

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    6.15 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri- color print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhanci[...]

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    3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray . 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type : Click Photo paper , and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality : Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them,[...]

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    6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width- guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Pap[...]

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    7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Banners Iron-on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips . Printer software Learn about the printer software . HP[...]

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    7.1 Email Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. 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 out the paper- length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Sl[...]

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    • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. 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 the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides f[...]

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    7.3 Documents Guidelines • Save paper with two-sided printing . • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. 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 the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the [...]

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    6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 7.4 Envelopes Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: • Have clasps or windows • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged • Align the envelope edges before inserting them[...]

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    2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper . 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 7.5 Postcards If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for print[...]

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    6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size : The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation : The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the[...]

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    5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray . 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and[...]

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    6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray . 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and[...]

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    5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. [...]

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    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, and then align the edges. 5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push the sheets into the printer until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the e[...]

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    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. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place the cards, with the sides to be printed on facing down and one of the short sides pointing toward[...]

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    7.11 Booklets If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print a booklet automatically . Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the pages are folded into a booklet, the page order is correct. Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 1[...]

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    6. Lower the Out tray. Printing To print a booklet, follow these steps: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the menu, click Booklet . 4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size. 5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box. Note: For most languages[...]

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    8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. 7.12 Posters Guidelines • After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, and then tape the sheets together. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the pap[...]

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    6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper . 5. Select the Layout panel, and then select the following options: • Mu[...]

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    3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack and pointing toward the printer. 1. Unattached edge 5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper. Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer [...]

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    • Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. 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 out the paper- length guide. 4. Place iron-on transfer paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the In tray. 5. Push the paper in[...]

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    5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-on transfer paper type. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 90[...]

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    8 Printing tips Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Print from front to back . • Print collated copies . Save money • Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually . • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper . Enhance the quality of printouts • Select the rig[...]

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    2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Source drop-down list: • Lower tray : Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Upper, then lower : Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Lower, then upper : Prints from th[...]

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    3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order : • Front to back : Prints the first page of the document first. • Back to front : Prints the first page of the document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 8.3 Printing collated copies If yo[...]

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    3. In the Copies box, type the number of copies that you want to print. 4. Select the Collated check box. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 8.4 Automatic two-sided printing To print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printin[...]

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    Printing Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1. Open the Print dialog box, and then select the Layout panel. 2. Select Print Both Sides . 3. Select Automatic . 4. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 5. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . After the first side of the page [...]

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    8.5 Manual two-sided printing If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the automatic two-sided printing instructions . Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then click the appropriate orientation option. 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4[...]

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    7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. 8. After the odd-numbered pages have printed, reload the paper, with the printed side facing up, according to the binding type and orientation that you selected: • Book binding with portrait orientation : Reload the [...]

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    8.6 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page. Follow these steps to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: 1. Open the Print dialog b[...]

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    6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 8.7 Selecting a paper type The printer software offers these options for selecting a paper type: • Use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor • Select a specific paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print setti[...]

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    Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the specific paper type. Note: The options in the Paper Selection Type drop-down list vary according to the paper category selected. If the selected Paper Selection Group is Plain Paper[...]

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    3. Select one of the following options from the Print Quality drop-down list: • FastDraft : Prints at the fastest printing speed. • Fast normal : Prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at a higher print quality than FastDraft. • Normal : Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most [...]

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    2. In the Scaling (%) box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the document. • Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document image. • Type a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image. 3. Click OK , and then print the document. 8.10 Selecting a paper source The printer offers three sources for paper: In tray 25[...]

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    3. In the Paper Source drop-down list, click one of the following options: • Upper tray : prints from the In tray. • Lower tray : prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Upper, then lower : prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Lower, then u[...]

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    1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 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 paper. 8. Select any other print settings that you [...]

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    9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver , t[...]

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    You can use the Page Setup dialog box to do the following tasks: • Set the paper size for a document. • Resize a document. • Specify the document orientation. • Set safe margins for automatic two-sided printing . 9.3 Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document that you are printing. The options that a[...]

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    Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Panel Menu : Toggles between print setting panels and an application-specific panel. 2. Default : Select one of the following options: • Save Settings : Save the current print settings without printing the document. • Revert to Defaults : Restore the default print settings. 3. Cancel : Close the [...]

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    4. Close the Chooser . Setting the printer as your default printer Setting the printer as your computer's default printer will automatically route all print jobs to the printer. You can select another printer for a particular document; however, switching printers might affect a document's formatting and pagination. If you select a printer[...]

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    9.5 Viewing and changing the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing. Opening the Print Status dialog box Double-click the HP printer icon on the desktop to open the Print Status dialog box. Using the Print Status dialog box The foll[...]

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    9.6 Printing from the computer desktop Desktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at the same time or print a document that is formatted for a particular printer. Use one of the following methods to print from the desktop: • Drag the icons for the documents that you want to print to the printer icon on the desktop. ?[...]

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    10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Maintaining the printer body •[...]

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    1. Selection number label Ink back-up mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see the ink back-up mode page. Installation instructions Follow these steps so install a print cartridge: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Load a stack of letter-size or A4-size plain, white paper in the In tr[...]

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    6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the pink, plastic tape. 1. Remove the pink tape only Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required el[...]

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    Note: After you insert the print cartridge, verify that the copper contacts of the print cartridge touch the back of the print cartridge cradle. 8. Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. 9. Close the printer cover. The printer automatically prints a calibration page. For information about storing print cartridges, see the pri[...]

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    10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox . 3. [...]

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    10.5 Manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. • Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) [...]

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    Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1. Clean only the copper contacts Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab that you use to clean the contacts. 3. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close th[...]

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    Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.9 Maintaining print cartridges The following ti[...]

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    Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector. Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 10.10 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in [...]

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    3. Depending on how the printer is connected to your printer, click Local or Network . Note: If the printer is connected to the printer by a USB cable, click Local . 4. Select the printer, and then click the Utilities button. HP Inkjet Toolbox panels Select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Toolbox options: • WOW! : Prints a sample page to [...]

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    11 Troubleshooting • Ethernet problems • Wireless networking problems • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Banners are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Printer lights are on or flas[...]

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    State of the Link light Task On Resend the document, then look at the Activity light. Off Verify the following: • The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. • The network hub , switch , or router is on and working properly. • The printer is connected to the network. Activity light Follow these steps if the Link light is on, but [...]

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    The printer cannot be discovered For instructions on discovering the printer, see the network guide that came with the printer. 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 • The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. • The n[...]

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    • The printer is free of paper jams. If any of these items are problems, then see the printer is not printing page . If the HP Report page does print, try the following steps: Check the Wireless Status light Look at the printer's Wireless Status light : State of the Wireless Status light Task On Follow these steps . Off Verify the following:[...]

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    State of the Wireless Status light Task Flashes The printer's wireless communications feature is operating correctly. Try these solutions , again. Does not flash The wireless radio is functioning but the printer and the computer cannot communicate. • The printer's network settings do not match the settings for your network. Follow these[...]

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    Problem Solution The WAP filters hardware addresses (MAC addresses) Follow these steps . One of these settings in the printer might be incorrect: • Communication mode • Network Name (SSID) • Channel (Ad hoc networks only) • Authentication Type • Encryption • WPA Follow these steps . 3. Reprint the document. If the document still does no[...]

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    A personal software firewall is blocking communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from intrusion. However, the personal firewall might block communication between the computer and the printer. If you cannot communicate with the printer, try disabling the persona[...]

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    3. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of the network. 5. Close the printer's EWS, then disconnect the Ethernet cable from the printer. 11.3 Printer is not printing Verify [...]

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    11.4 Paper jam Do 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 jam does not clear, then go to the next step. 2. Push the two latch handles on the rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. 3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by p[...]

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    Accessories? If the Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory . If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray . 11.5 Paper[...]

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    • Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor . • Select a paper category other than Automatic . • If you are performing a color calibration , install both the tri-color and photo print cartridges . • If printing a borderless document, follo[...]

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    1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink density 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Ink panel. 3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Heavy . 4. Move the Dry Time slider toward More . 5. Click Print . Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartrid[...]

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    11.7 Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Reprint the enve[...]

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    Check the printer settings 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Page Attributes Paper Size : The appropriate paper size Orientation : The appropriate orientation 2. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting General Source : Upper Tray Paper Type/Quality Paper Type : The [...]

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    Part of the photograph is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preve[...]

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    11.9 Banners are not printing correctly Check the paper tray • Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at one time. • Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer. • Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use. Check the printer settings Open t[...]

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    Part of the photograph is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preve[...]

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    Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout Try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image 180 degrees. Image is printed at an angle 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 that the paper[...]

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    Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then align the print cartridges . For photo paper with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges . HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Use[...]

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    11.11 Error messages Out of paper message If the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: • There is sufficient paper in the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper guides so that they fit firmly against th[...]

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    11.12 Printer lights are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. Wireless Status light is flashing For information about the Wireless Status light, see the Wireless Status light page . Power light is flashing The printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all[...]

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    After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print cartridge . All lights are flashing Restart the printer. 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to restart the printer. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash.[...]

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    For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www. hp.com/support . Two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount of free space on th[...]

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    12 Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. For accessory[...]

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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 the duplexer specifications . Learn how to install and enable the duplexer. Use the duplexer to print a two-sided document or booklet automatically. Follow these tips to solve automatic two-sided pri[...]

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    Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. 12.1.2 Printing a booklet automatically To print a booklet automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two[...]

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    1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the menu, click Booklet . 4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size. 5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box. Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box cleared. 6. Select any other printer[...]

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    Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is enabled Verify the following: • The photo paper is not curled, if you are printing on two-sided photo paper. Photo paper should be flat before printing. See storing and handling photo paper for more information. • The paper size that is selected in the Page Setup dialog box [...]

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    Media sizes Size range: 81 x 117 mm to 216 x 297 mm (3.2 x 4.6 in to 8.5 x 11 in) Paper: • U.S. Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) • Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) • A4: 210 x 297 mm • A5: 148 x 210 mm • B5: 182 x 257 mm Cards: • 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 m[...]

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    Learn how to load paper into the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory . Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to save time when printing. 12.2.1 Installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Select a location for the printer and place th[...]

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    The lower tray has three size adjusters. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be set to the correct setting. Follow these steps to se[...]

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    1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR . 3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into the appropriate slots. 1. Tilt the fence forward. 2. Insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. Tilt the fence back until it locks into place Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-w[...]

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    1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out. Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct setting. 3. Insert the paper into the lower tray. 4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it loc[...]

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    12.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 (15.12 in) mm deep Weight 1.99 kg (4.40 lb) Media weight Letter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs) Media sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) A4: 210 x 297 mm A5: 148 x 210 mm[...]

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    • Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small paper tray. • Print two-sided documents automatically . If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The accessory only supports certain paper types. For a list [...]

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    Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory when installing it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the accessory from the printer. 12.3.2 Enabling the duplexer 1. Open Chooser and select the printer. 2. Click Setup . The Printer Setup dialog box appears. 3. Select Installed on the Duplex Unit menu, then click OK [...]

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    3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size : The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation : The appropriate orie[...]

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    • Paper Type : Plain Paper or the appropriate paper type • Print Quality : Normal , Best , or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options . 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 12.3.4 Small photos Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combin[...]

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    3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size : The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless photo, select a borderless photo paper size. • Orientation : The appropriate orientation 2. Clic[...]

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    • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged • Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the rear tray. • Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray capacity: 80 envelopes. Preparing to print 1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left. 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the envelopes. Insert th[...]

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    2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Plain paper . 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . 12.3.6 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow[...]

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    5. Tilt the Small Paper Tray forward and open the lower door of the accessory. 1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray 2. Open the lower door 6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory. 7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back lever to close the accessory. 8. Re-attach the accessory to the printer. HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guid[...]

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    Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is enabled in Chooser . • A supported paper size is selected in the Page Setup dialog box. • A supported paper type is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel of the Print dialog box. For a list of supp[...]

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    12.3.7 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 142.1 mm (5.6 in) deep Duplexing specifications For duplexing specifications, including skew, media weight, and media sizes for paper fed into the printer through the printer In tray, se[...]

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    • Photo paper: • 4x6, L size: Up to 80 sheets • Panoramic: Up to 5 sheets • Hagaki: • Photo: Up to 80 cards • Cards: • 4x6: Up to 100 • A6: Up to 100 • Envelopes: • No. 10: Up to 20 • Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 20 HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 165[...]

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    13 Specifications • Printer specifications • Environmental statement • Print cartridge recovery 13.1 Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be used with your pri[...]

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    Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected to provide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempting to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates. Plastic parts: All major pl[...]

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    Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in other industries to manufacture new products. Examples of products made from recycled HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts, trays used in microchip fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in electronics. Depend[...]

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    14 Supplies • Paper • USB cables • Accessories • Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region. 14.1 Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards, go to www.hp.com . Choose your country/region, and then select Buy or [...]

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    Index A acknowledgements ad hoc mode AES Align button aligning print cartridges authentication Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray booklet envelopes installation paper jam part number printing from a digital camera printing problems small photos Automatic Paper-Type Sensor Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory booklet installation[...]

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    Report Page Resume C collated copies color calibration color settings communication modes ad hoc mode infrastructure mode connectivity Ethernet Wi-Fi networking wireless networking contrast enhancement conventions D default printer, setting digital flash duplexer E embedded Web server (EWS) encryption energy consumption envelope is printed at an an[...]

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    lights network examples networking glossary printing on an Ethernet network G gray photo print cartridge H HP digital photography options HP Inkjet Toolbox HP Report page I In tray infrastructure mode ink-backup mode ink, removing ink from skin and clothing installing print cartridges L lights are flashing Ethernet lights Network icon Power Print C[...]

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    networking glossary notices O optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory installation loading part number specifications using orientation Out tray P paper jam paper supplies paper trays photo print cartridge Photo/envelope feeder photos 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing black-and-white borderless color settings digital enhancing maximum dpi pr[...]

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