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HP Deskjet 6940 series User Manual

HP Deskjet 6940 series
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HP Deskjet 6940 series
User's guide
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HP Deskjet 6940 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Inkjet
Print Speed BlackUp to 30 ppm
Output CapacityUp to 50 sheets
Borderless PrintingYes
Duty CycleUp to 3000 pages per month
FunctionsPrint
Supported Operating SystemsWindows, Mac OS
Print ResolutionUp to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Ink Cartridges1 black, 1 tri-color
Duplex PrintingManual (driver support provided)
Input CapacityUp to 150 sheets

Summary

Get started

Printer features

Printer has features for easier and more efficient printing.

Buttons and lights

Explains buttons and lights that provide visual cues about printer status.

Paper trays

Describes the printer's paper trays for loading media.

Print cartridges

Information on the four print cartridges used with the printer.

Ink-backup mode

Allows printer operation with only one installed print cartridge.

Quiet mode

Enables quieter printing for specific situations.

Connect to the printer

USB

Describes connecting the printer to a computer using a universal serial bus (USB) cable.

Wired Ethernet networking

Information on setting up and connecting the printer via Ethernet.

Bluetooth wireless printing

Instructions for wireless printing using Bluetooth technology.

Print photos

Print borderless photos

Instructions for printing photos edge-to-edge without borders.

Print photos with a border

Steps for printing photos with a white border around the image.

HP Real Life technologies

Features for improving photo quality with automatic adjustments.

Photo print cartridge

Details on the photo print cartridge and its installation.

Print black-and-white photos

Guidance on printing photos in black and white.

Print photos from a digital camera

Use a PictBridge camera

Instructions for printing directly from PictBridge-compatible cameras.

Use a Bluetooth camera phone

Guidance on printing from camera phones using Bluetooth.

Print other documents

Envelopes

Instructions for printing envelopes with specific guidelines.

Brochures

Steps for printing brochures, including borderless options.

Labels

Guidance for printing labels.

Printing tips

Select a print quality

How to choose print quality settings (Fast draft, Normal, Best, Max dpi).

Select a paper type

Choosing between automatic sensor or specific paper type settings.

Automatic two-sided printing

Instructions for automatic duplex printing with accessories.

Printer software

Print settings

Using printer software to change print settings for documents.

Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later)

Using Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X 10.3+.

Maintenance

Install print cartridges

Steps for installing the correct print cartridges into the cradle.

Align the print cartridges

Aligning cartridges for optimal print quality.

Calibrate color

Adjusting color settings to correct tinting or incorrect colors.

HP Printer Utility

Description of the utility's tools for printer maintenance and configuration.

Troubleshooting

Ethernet problems

Common issues encountered with Ethernet connections.

Printer does not print

Steps to verify and resolve when the printer fails to print.

Paper jam

Instructions for clearing paper jams from the printer.

Print cartridge problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues with print cartridges.

Photos do not print correctly

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect photo printing results.

PictBridge problems

Troubleshooting issues when printing from digital cameras via PictBridge.

Bluetooth printing problems

Solutions for connectivity and printing issues with Bluetooth.

Print quality is poor

Addressing issues like streaks, missing lines, or faded prints.

Error messages

Understanding and resolving common error messages like "out of paper".

Printer lights are on or flashing

Interpreting printer light status for troubleshooting.

Accessories

Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer)

Details on the duplexer for automatic two-sided printing.

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

Information on the accessory to expand paper capacity.

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray

Accessory for small media and two-sided printing.

Supplies

Paper

Information on ordering various types of printing media.

Accessories

Information on optional accessories for the printer.

Specifications

Printer specifications

Reference to the guide for complete printer specifications.

Environmental information

Energy consumption

Details on the printer's energy-saving design and ENERGY STAR qualification.

Print cartridge recovery

Information on HP's program for recycling inkjet print cartridges.

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