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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 fro.
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.
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.
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.
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 Car.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 dig.
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 • Wirele.
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 .
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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&.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 b.
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.
• 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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
• 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. 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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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-Ty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
11 Troubleshooting • Ethernet problems • Wireless networking problems • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos a.
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.
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 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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
11.4 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.
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 .
• 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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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 .
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.
• 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 .
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.
• 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
13 Specifications • Printer specifications • Environmental statement • Print cartridge recovery 13.1 Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete print.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 enhancemen.
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.
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 prin.
photos are not printing printing printing from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Print Cartridge Status lights print cartridges align black print cartridge cleaning automaticall.
R recycling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing Report Page button resizing documents rotate 180 degrees S scaling setting printer as default printer sharpness SmartFocus smoothing st.
U USB cable part number W WEP Wi-Fi networking wi-fi 802.11b networking basics explanation network locations printing on a Wi-Fi network wi-fi networking communication modes embedded Web server (EWS) .
printing on a wireless network status light Wi-Fi wireless radio wireless security authentication encryption open system WEP WPA WPA HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 177.
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