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HP 6600 Series

HP 6600 Series
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1 HP Deskjet 6600 series printer
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Notices
Special features
Getting started
Connecting to the printer
Printing photos from a digital camera
Printing photos from a computer
Printing other documents
Printing tips
Printer software
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Optional accessories
Specifications
Supplies
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer
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HP 6600 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print resolution (black)Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
FunctionsPrint, scan, copy, fax
Duplex printingYes
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Media sizes supportedLetter, legal, executive, envelopes
Display4.3-in (10.92 cm) touchscreen Color Graphic Display (CGD)

Summary

HP Deskjet 6600 Series Printer Overview

Notices

Important notices and legal information regarding the printer's use and warranty.

Special Features

Overview of the unique and beneficial features of the HP Deskjet 6600 series printer.

Getting Started Guide

Initial setup and basic guidance for using the HP Deskjet 6600 series printer.

Connecting to the Printer

Instructions for establishing a connection between the printer and computers or devices.

Printing Photos from a Digital Camera

Steps for printing photographs directly from a digital camera using PictBridge.

Printing Photos from a Computer

Guidance on printing digital photographs from a computer.

Printing Other Documents

Methods for printing various types of documents like letters, labels, and brochures.

Printing Tips

Advice and techniques to optimize printing cost, effort, and quality.

Printer Software Information

Information on using the printer software, including properties and status windows.

Printer Maintenance Guide

Procedures for routine care and upkeep of the printer and its components.

Troubleshooting Printer Issues

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving common printer issues and error messages.

Optional Printer Accessories

Details on available optional accessories that enhance printer functionality.

Printer Specifications

Technical details and requirements for the HP Deskjet 6600 series printer.

Printer Supplies

Information on ordering paper, USB cables, accessories, and print cartridges.

Special Features of the HP Deskjet 6600

Getting Started with Your Printer

Printer Features Overview

Details the various features that make the HP printer easier and more efficient to use.

Printer Components

Printer Buttons and Lights

Button and Light Descriptions

Print Cartridge Status Lights

Paper Trays and Feeder

Paper Tray Guides and Feeder

Details how to use paper guides and the photo/envelope feeder for proper paper loading.

PhotoEnvelope Feeder Usage

Print Cartridges

Using Print Cartridges

Guidance on using black, tri-color, photo, and gray photo cartridges for different print jobs.

Ink-Backup Mode and Paper-Type Sensor

Ink-backup Mode

Explains how the printer operates with a single cartridge when one is removed.

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

Describes how the sensor automatically selects print settings based on media type.

Connecting the Printer

USB Connection

Details on connecting the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

Wired Ethernet Networking

Steps for setting up and connecting the printer to a wired Ethernet network.

Ethernet Setup and Configuration

Installing Printer on Ethernet Network

Two-part process for connecting the printer to a network and installing its software.

Connecting Printer to Ethernet Network

Step-by-step guide to physically connect the printer to a network hub or router.

Installing Printer Software

HP Report Page and Network Information

HP Report Page

How to print an HP Report page and select its language.

General Network Information

Definitions of network status items like URL, MAC address, IP address, and DNS server.

Embedded Web Server and Factory Resets

Embedded Web Server (EWS)

How to use the EWS to check status, configure network, and view statistics.

Resetting Printer to Factory Defaults

Procedure to reset printer network settings to factory defaults as a last resort.

Networking Glossary

Printing Photos from a Digital Camera

PictBridge Functionality

Explains PictBridge functionality for direct camera-to-printer photo printing.

PictBridge Printing Steps

Steps for connecting a camera and printing photos directly via PictBridge.

PictBridge Printing Problems

Troubleshooting common issues when printing photos from a digital camera via PictBridge.

Printing Photos from a Computer

Enhancing Your Photos

Details software features for improving digital photo printing quality and ease.

Maximum DPI Printing Quality

Describes the Maximum dpi setting for high-resolution photo printing.

Exif Print for Enhanced Photos

Explains Exif Print enhancement for photos and how to print Exif-enhanced images.

Borderless Photo Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing photos without borders on various paper sizes.

Photo Print Cartridge Usage

Details the function and installation of the photo print cartridge for six-ink color printing.

Advanced Color Settings

How to adjust saturation, brightness, and color tone for customized print output.

Color Management Options

Explains color management options (ColorSmart, AdobeRGB) for translating document colors.

Gray Photo Print Cartridge

Describes the gray photo print cartridge for high-quality black-and-white photographs.

Printing Black-and-White Photos

Steps for printing photos in black and white, including using the gray photo cartridge.

Photo Paper Handling

Instructions for storing and handling photo paper to maintain print quality.

Saving Money on Photo Printing

Tips on using HP Everyday Photo Paper for cost savings and ink efficiency.

Small Borderless Photos

Guidelines for printing small borderless photos, including paper capacity.

Large Borderless Photos

Guidelines for printing large borderless photos, including paper capacity.

Panoramic Borderless Photos

Guidelines for printing panoramic borderless photos, including paper capacity.

Small Photos with White Borders

Guidelines for printing small photos with white borders, including paper capacity.

Large Photos with White Borders

Guidelines for printing large photos with white borders, including paper capacity.

Printing Other Documents

Printing Tips

Advice to minimize cost and effort while maximizing print quality.

Email Printing

Guidelines and steps for preparing and printing emails.

Letter Printing

Guidelines and steps for preparing and printing letters, including watermarks.

Document Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing various documents, including two-sided printing.

Envelope Printing

Guidelines and steps for preparing and printing envelopes.

Postcard Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing postcards, including use of accessories.

Brochure Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing brochures, including borderless printing.

Greeting Card Printing

Guidelines and steps for preparing and printing greeting cards.

Transparency Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing transparencies, including paper type and source.

Label Printing

Guidelines and steps for preparing and printing labels.

Index Card and Small Media Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing index cards and other small media.

Booklet Printing

Instructions for printing booklets automatically using a two-sided printing accessory.

Poster Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing posters, including trimming and taping.

Banner Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing banners on banner paper.

Iron-on Transfer Printing

Guidelines and steps for printing iron-on transfers, including mirror image printing.

Printing Tips and Shortcuts

Save Time Printing

Tips for efficient printing, including shortcuts and default settings.

Save Money Printing

Strategies for reducing printing costs through efficient paper and ink usage.

Enhance Print Quality

Methods to improve print quality, such as previewing and selecting paper types.

Printing Shortcuts

Using the Printing Shortcuts tab to quickly set common printing options.

General Everyday Printing

Using 'General everyday printing' for fast printing of documents and emails.

Borderless Photo Printing Options

Selecting options for printing borderless photos of various sizes.

Photo Printing with White Borders

Selecting options for printing photos with white borders.

Two-Sided Duplex Printing

Methods for printing documents on both sides of the paper to save paper.

Presentation Printing

Using 'Presentation printing' for high-quality documents like transparencies and brochures.

FastEconomical Printing

Using 'Fast/economical printing' for quick draft-quality printouts.

Postcard Printing Settings

Options for postcard printing, depending on accessory attachment.

Print Task Quick Sets

Creating and using print task quick sets to save and reuse frequently used print settings.

Managing Print Task Quick Sets

Steps for creating new print task quick sets and deleting existing ones.

Using 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

Instructions for using the optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

Printing in Grayscale

Steps for printing documents and photos in grayscale for black-and-white output.

Setting Printer Default Settings

How to change and save printer default settings for faster printing.

Setting Page Order

How to set the page order for convenient document collation in the output tray.

Printing Collated Copies

Steps to print collated copies of documents to avoid reordering.

Automatic Two-Sided Printing

Information on automatic two-sided printing with optional accessories.

Book Binding and Tablet Binding

Instructions for book binding and tablet binding for two-sided documents.

Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

How to print multiple document pages on one sheet for space saving.

Print Preview Functionality

How to preview documents before printing to save time and money.

Selecting Paper Type

Using Automatic Paper-Type Sensor and selecting specific paper types for quality prints.

Selecting Print Quality

Options for selecting print quality (FastDraft, Normal, Best, Maximum dpi).

Resizing Documents

Resizing documents for different paper sizes or scaling text and graphics.

Watermark Application

Applying existing watermarks or creating new ones on documents.

Borderless Brochure Printing

Instructions for printing borderless brochures, especially on glossy paper.

Printing a Different First Page

How to print a document with a cover page using accessories.

Setting Custom Paper Size

Defining and printing on custom paper sizes, including borderless panoramic options.

Selecting Paper Source

Choosing paper sources like In tray, lower tray, or rear tray for printing.

Printer Software Features

Printer Properties Dialog Box

How to open and use the Printer Properties dialog box to change settings.

Using Whats This? Help

Using the 'What's This?' help feature to learn about printing options.

Device Status Window

Understanding the Device Status window for ink levels, device status, and document properties.

Printer Maintenance Procedures

Installing Print Cartridges

Detailed steps for installing print cartridges and understanding cartridge combinations.

Aligning Print Cartridges

How to align print cartridges to ensure optimal print quality.

Calibrating Printer Color

Procedure for calibrating printer color if photos appear incorrect.

Automatically Cleaning Print Cartridges

Steps to automatically clean print cartridges for issues like streaks or missing lines.

Manually Cleaning Print Cartridges

Instructions for manually cleaning print cartridge contacts with distilled water.

Printing a Test Page

How to print a test page to check printer functionality.

Viewing Estimated Ink Levels

Steps to view the estimated ink levels of the installed print cartridges.

Maintaining Print Cartridges

Tips for maintaining print cartridges, including storage and handling.

Maintaining the Printer Body

How to clean the exterior of the printer case and adjacent surfaces.

Printer Toolbox Utility

Using printer tools in the Toolbox for cleaning, aligning, calibrating, and testing.

Troubleshooting Printer Problems

Ethernet Connectivity Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to Ethernet connectivity and printing.

Printer Not Printing Issues

Steps to verify printer connections, power, cartridges, and paper loading.

Paper Jam Resolution

Instructions for safely removing paper jams from the printer.

Paper Feed and Eject Problems

Troubleshooting issues like printing multiple sheets, paper feed, and ejecting paper.

Poor Print Quality Diagnosis

Diagnosing and fixing poor print quality, including streaks, faded print, and blank pages.

Misprinted Document Resolution

Resolving issues with misprinted documents, including misalignment and incorrect settings.

Incorrect Photo Printing Issues

Troubleshooting photo printing problems like incorrect colors or tinted images.

Borderless Printing Problems

Resolving issues encountered when printing borderless photos or documents.

Error Message Interpretation

Interpreting and resolving common error messages like 'Out of paper' or 'USB port'.

Printer Lights Status Indicators

Understanding Power, Resume, and Print Cartridge Status lights.

Slow Document Printing Causes

Reasons for slow printing, including system requirements and low memory mode.

Persistent Problem Resolution

Final troubleshooting steps and advice on contacting HP customer support.

Optional Printer Accessories

Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (Duplexer)

Details on the duplexer accessory for automatic two-sided printing.

Installing and Enabling the Duplexer

Steps to install and enable the automatic two-sided printing duplexer.

Automatic Booklet Printing

How to print booklets automatically using duplexing accessories.

Automatic Two-Sided Printing Problems

Troubleshooting paper jams in the automatic two-sided printing accessory.

Duplexer Selection and Paper Size Issues

Resolving duplexer selection problems and paper size limitations.

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

Information about the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory for increased capacity.

Loading the 250-Sheet Paper Tray Accessory

Steps to install and load paper into the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

Printing Different First Page with Tray Accessory

How to print a document with a cover page using the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray

Details on the accessory for small media and duplex printing.

Installing Small Paper Tray Accessory

Steps to install the accessory for small media and duplex printing.

Printing Postcards with Small Paper Tray

Instructions for printing postcards using the rear tray of the accessory.

Printing Small Photos with Rear Tray

Guidelines and steps for printing small photos using the rear tray.

Printing Envelopes with Rear Tray

Guidelines and steps for printing envelopes using the rear tray.

Accessory Paper Jam Resolution

Steps to clear paper jams from the accessory and resolve duplexer selection issues.

Printer Supplies and Ordering

Paper Supplies

Information on ordering various types of HP paper and media online.

USB Cables

Details on the specific HP USB cable model available for purchase.

Optional Accessories

Information on purchasing optional accessories like duplexers and paper trays.

Printer Specifications and Environmental Statement

Printer Specifications

Details on paper types, speeds, resolutions, and power requirements.

Environmental Statement

HP's commitment to environmental impact reduction in printer design and manufacturing.

Energy Consumption

Details on the printer's energy consumption, including in off-mode.

Print Cartridge Recovery and Recycling

Information on recycling HP print cartridges and their materials.

Notices and Conventions

Notices and Acknowledgements

Legal notices from Hewlett-Packard and acknowledgements of third-party software.

Terms and Conventions

Definitions of terms and explanation of cautions, warnings, and notes used in the manual.

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