HP C8959B HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide
HP C8959B Manual
View all HP C8959B manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
HP C8959B manual content summary:
- HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 1
hp deskjet 6120 series printer table of contents notices notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user's guide special features getting started printer features buttons and lights paper trays 250-sheet plain paper tray print cartridges automatic paper-type - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 2
cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges maintaining print cartridges maintaining the printer body refilling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing tools troubleshooting checking the print cartridge status printer is not printing problems with printouts - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 3
lights are flashing or on printer is too slow two-sided printing problems specifications printer specifications two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications 250-sheet plain paper tray specifications minimum system requirements environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 4
notices q notices and acknowledgements q terms and conventions q accessibility q using the onscreen user's guide - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 5
notices and acknowledgements hewlett-packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 6
guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print. cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 7
, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach. support For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP's committment to product accessibility: q visit HP's Web site at http://www - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 8
viewed through Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. Use the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen user's guide: q View Buttons: Click these buttons to change page views: View the page in actual size Fit the page in the window Fit the page width - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 9
printer does all the work. built-in ethernet feature: Connect the printer to an ethernet network without the need for an external print server (available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer eliminates the need to change paper types in the printer driver. print cancel button: Save paper and ink by - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 10
with a push of the Print Screen button on the computer keyboard. printer assistant: Learn more about the printer features, access printer documentation and electronic support, or update the driver software from the printer assistant icon on the desktop. *4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 11
getting started q printer features q buttons and lights q paper trays q 250-sheet plain paper tray q print cartridges q automatic paper-type sensor q two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) q connectivity - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 12
printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. In tray and Out tray 3. 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 1. print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 13
1. Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) 2. connectivity - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 14
printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer ethernet lights on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer, click here . cancel when a print cartridge needs service or the printer top cover is open. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 15
on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the Power button. The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 16
Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. 1. out tray 2. in width guides adjust to the size of the media being used. The In tray door flips down for printing legal paper. 1. paper width guide 2. paper length guide 3. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 17
Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. Raise the Out tray to load most paper sizes. Remove the Out tray to load small media other than single envelopes and single cards. The Out tray has a slot for single envelope and single card printing. 1. single envelope slot - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 18
Flip down the Out tray extension to prevent the paper from falling off the tray. 1. out tray extension - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 19
attached to the printer, then use the In tray for printing. 250-sheet plain paper tray description The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray has two parts. 1. base 2. lower tray The lower tray has three size adjustments. 1. paper width guide 2. paper width fence 3. paper length guide When changing the paper - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 20
tray Install the duplexer before installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. The duplexer must be attached to the printer in order for the printer to use the 250Sheet Plain Paper Tray. The printer sits on top of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 21
these steps to set the paper size in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Slide the paper width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting. 1. align the arrows Set the width to LTR to use legal-sized paper. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 22
3. Set the paper width fence by carefully snapping it into the slots for the paper size. The slots for letter width paper are in the sides of the lower tray. Set the width to LTR to use legal-sized paper. 1. tilt the fence forward 2. insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. tilt the fence back - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 23
the arrow lines up with the paper size. 1. align the arrows For legal-sized paper, pull the length guide out beyond the edge of the tray, load the paper, then slide the length guide against the edge of the paper. load paper in the tray If you are using a paper size different - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 24
2. Insert the paper into the lower tray. 3. Insert the lower tray into the base until it snaps into place. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 25
be used with the printer: q black print cartridge q tri-color print cartridge 1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge print cartridge selection print cartridge selection number black tri-color product number hp 51645 hp c6578 For installation instructions, see replacing print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 26
automatic paper-type sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor provides better printing results, particularly when used with HP paper and media. When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page of a document with a blue optical sensor light to determine the best paper - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 27
to automatically print on both sides of a page. installing the duplexer 1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's Rear Access Door toward each other, then remove the door. Caution! Do not discard the Rear Access Door. In order to print, the duplexer or - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 28
of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. printing with the duplexer For instructions on printing two-sided documents with the duplexer, see two-sided printing. supported paper types The duplexer only works with certain - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 29
XP operating system to use a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer. parallel The printer can connect to your computer with a parallel cable. The hp deskjet 6127 series printer does not offer a parallel connection. Use - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 30
software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. q The printer can be connected to a network with an HP Jetdirect print server. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect print server, use the printer software CD and documentation that came with the - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 31
printing Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q printing digital photographs q two-sided - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 32
printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change printer settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. opening the printer select the Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box appears. using the printer properties dialog box The Printer - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 33
The Printer Properties dialog box has the following tabs and buttons: 1. Tabs: Click a tab to see its contents. To see a description of a specific tab, see Setup, Features, - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 34
The Printer Properties dialog box may display an Apply button. The Apply button saves changes to settings without closing the dialog box. setup tab The Setup tab - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 35
Paper Printing: Quality of graphic printing on certain papers, such as HP photo papers. 7. Use different first page: Use this feature for the automatic paper-type sensor, unless the print quality is set to Draft or the printer is printing from the lower tray. 9. Paper Size: Size of paper used. 10. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 36
features tab The Features tab allows you to set these options: 1. Two-Sided Printing: See two-sided printing. 2. Pages per Sheet: Number of pages printed on each sheet of paper. 3. Draw Page Border: Place a border around each page. 4. Page Order: Order in which multiple pages appear on a single - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 37
9. Enable HP Preview: View the layout of a document before it prints. 10. Advanced Features: See advanced features. color tab The Color tab allows you to set these - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 38
options in the Advanced Features dialog box. accessing the advanced features dialog box Follow these steps to access the Advanced Features dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab, then click the Advanced Features button. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 39
Select this feature to lessen or increase the amount of ink used to print a document. 2. Dry Time: Select this feature to increase the time the printer holds a document after printing if the ink on your printed document smears. 3. Low Memory Mode: Select this option to allow the draft to be printed - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 40
instructions to print a document or change your print settings: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to open the Printer quality, orientation, paper-type, and paper tray options, and access HP Digital Photography options. 4. Select the Features tab to choose two-sided - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 41
settings 1. Right-click the taskbar icon. When you right-click the taskbar icon, a list of hp printers installed on the computer appears. If necessary, select the printer for which you want to change the default settings. Then right-click the taskbar icon again. 2. Select Change Default Print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 42
menu screen appears. 2. Select Exit to turn off the taskbar icon. turning on the taskbar icon Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet series] > taskbar icon. The taskbar appears automatically whenever you restart you computer. For a description of available print options, see print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 43
, then click the hp Digital Photography button. using the hp digital photography options dialog box Use the hp Digital Photography Options dialog box to set these options: 1. Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance contrast - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 44
4. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance sharpness. 5. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance smoothing. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 45
the duplexer must be attached to the printer. The duplexer only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media types, see twosided printing accessory specifications. If you want to print a two-sided document on a media type not supported by the duplexer, see manual two-sided printing. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 46
printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the Features tab. 2. Check Two-Sided Printing. The Two-Sided Printing Margin dialog box appears. 3. Select the appropriate page content - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 47
duplexer, see two-sided printing accessory (duplexer). manual two-sided printing Use the manual two-sided printing feature if: q The duplexer is not attached to the printer q You want to print a two-sided document on a media type the duplexer does not support rear access door If the duplexer is not - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 48
printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the Features tab. 2. Check Two-Sided Printing. If the Two-Sided Printing Margin dialog box appears, click Cancel. 3. Deselect the Automatic box. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 49
4. Select one of the binding options: Long Side Short Side 5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the evennumbered - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 50
tray is empty, the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not operational for that print job. turning off the automatic paper-type sensor Open the Printer Properties dialog box and select one of the following options: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Any paper type other than Automatic -or- Print Quality - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 51
Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. For a description of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, see 250-sheet plain paper tray. printing instructions Follow theses steps to select between the paper - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 52
is empty, an Out of Paper message appears. r Automatic: upper or lower tray: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the lower tray is empty, an Out of Paper message appears. 3. Change any other desired print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 53
-type than is used for the rest of the document. Follow these steps to print with the Use different first page feature: 1. Follow the appropriate instructions for loading paper: r if the 250-Sheet Plain Paper tray is being used... Load the paper for the first page in the In tray, then - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 54
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Use different first page checkbox. 4. Select the paper-type and paper size for the first page. 5. Select Upper in the - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 55
you to print a screen image displayed on the computer monitor. It works when your HP deskjet printer is selected as the default printer. *This option may not be active or available depending on printer installation. printing guidelines Use either letter-sized or A4-sized paper to print the image - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 56
watermark to a document Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Select the watermark you want from the list. Page Only unchecked. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 57
creating or changing a watermark Follow these steps to create or change a watermark: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The Watermark Details dialog box appears. 4. Do one of the following: r Select an existing - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 58
to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Do one of the following: r For letter, executive, and In tray door, pull out the paper length guide, then place up to 150 sheets of paper in the In tray. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 5. Lower the Out tray - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 59
printing on plain paper 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Paper Tray: Upper, Lower, or Automatic 2. Select any - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 60
the single envelope slot. 2. Push the envelope forward until it stops. 1. flap preparing to print multiple envelopes 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Place no more than 22 envelopes with the flap side on the left and facing up in - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 61
guides firmly against the edges of the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. printing the envelopes If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 62
great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all printer. 5. Carefully push the transparencies forward until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 6. Slide the paper guides - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 63
printing transparencies 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper then click OK. For a description of available print options, see print settings. The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the Out tray. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 64
q Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. q Use only full sheets of labels. q Use only US tray at one time. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 65
printing labels If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Automatic - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 66
only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For the printer's paper size specifications, see size specifications. cards and other small media 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Align the card edges. 4. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 67
length guide firmly against the cards. 8. Replace the Out tray. printing index cards and other small media If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructions provided by the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 68
the photo. q For best print quality use a High Resolution print setting and set the HP Digital Photography options. q Use hp photo papers for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the photo - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 69
printing photographs 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following MB or more available hard disk space. Paper Size: Appropriate paper size Paper Tray: Upper hp Digital Photography: If desired for photo enhancement options Features Two-Sided Printing: Deselected 2. Select - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 70
message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly in the In tray. q For great results, use hp greeting card paper. preparing to print 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 71
greeting cards If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Setup Paper Type - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 72
the edges. 4. Place the paper in the In tray. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Posters can be printed on plain the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. printing posters 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 73
3. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together. For a description of available print options, see print settings. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 74
banners printing guidelines q See the printer release notes for specific printing information. q Use hp banner paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 75
includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper Type: hp banner paper or other banner paper Paper Size - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 76
, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. q Use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the iron-on - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 77
provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Automatic or hp iron-on t-shirt transfers Print Quality: Normal or Best Paper Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 78
maintenance q replacing print cartridges q calibrating print cartridges q automatically cleaning print cartridges q manually cleaning print cartridges q maintaining print cartridges q maintaining the printer body q refilling print cartridges q removing ink from skin and clothing q tools - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 79
replacing print cartridges Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers. When a print cartridge is empty, leave the empty print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle until it is replaced. The printer requires both print cartridges to operate. Warning! Keep both new - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 80
color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts 5. plastic tape 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 electrical contacts - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 81
If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge matches one of the part numbers shown here. For information on how to recycle an empty print cartridge, see print cartridge recovery. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 82
computer's desktop, then click Utilities. calibrating using printer properties To calibrate print cartridges from printer properties: 1. Open Printer Properties. 2. Select the Services tab. 3. Click the Open the HP Toolbox button. 4. Click Calibrate the Device, then follow the onscreen instructions. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 83
properties To clean the print cartridges from printer properties: 1. Open Printer Properties. 2. Select the Services tab. 3. Click the Open the HP Toolbox button. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges, then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 84
smudges on printed pages. Ink streaking is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle. gathering cleaning supplies You will outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 85
cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water. 2. Clean the face and edges of the first print cartridge with the swab, as shown in the following illustration. Do not wipe the nozzle plate. 1. nozzle plate 2. face and edges of print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 86
clean swab. 1. print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls 6. Insert the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer. A calibration page prints to align the print cartridges. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 87
cartridges The following suggestions will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: plate. q Once the print cartridges are installed in the printer, do not remove them unless they need to be manually cleaned. This prevents ink from evaporating or clogging the print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 88
cleaners or detergents. q Use a soft, damp cloth to remove dust, smudges, stains, and spilled ink from the exterior of the printer case. printer interior Caution! Do not clean the printer's interior. Keep all liquids out of the interior. print cradle rod Do not lubricate the rod on which the print - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 89
refilling print cartridges To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factoryfilled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer's warranty coverage. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 90
removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 91
click Utilities. using the printer properties accessing the printer properties 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Services tab. If you do not see the Services tab, then use Utilities. 3. Click the Open the HP Toolbox button. using the hp toolbox The hp toolbox has these tabs - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 92
Services tab: q Calibrate the Device: Calibrates the print cartridges. q Clean the Print Cartridges: Cleans the print cartridges. q Print a Test Page: Print a test page to see if the printer can receive data. q Print a Diagnostic Page: Print a diagnostic page when the HP Customer Care - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 93
troubleshooting Click the topic below that best describes the problem: q checking the print cartridge status q printer is not printing q problems with printouts q printer lights are flashing or on q printer is too slow q two-sided printing problems If you continue to have problems after - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 94
is used. 1. print cartridge status light If the ink level is low in a print cartridge, the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing when the printer's top cover is opened or the printer is printing. If the problem is not related to low ink, the light continues to flash after the cover is opened. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 95
the print cartridge status Open the printer's top cover. The arrow on the top of the print cartridge cradle points to one of five Print Cartridge Status icons revealing the status of the print cartridge. 1. tri-color cartridge problem icon 2. black cartridge problem icon 3. tri-color cartridge low - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 96
troubleshooting problems with the tri-color or black print cartridge If the arrow points to a print cartridge problem icon, the print cartridge is either missing, improperly installed, defective, or is the wrong print cartridge for the printer. Perform the following tasks to correct the problem: - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 97
print, select the topic below that best describes the problem: q paper problems q printer does not turn on q USB problems q ethernet problems (hp deskjet 6127 series printer only) paper problems Click the topic below that best describes the problem: q paper jam q out of paper q will not feed paper - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 98
the In and Out trays. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 2. Reload the In tray. 3. Press the Resume button. if the paper jam is not removed, empty the duplexer 1. Turn off the - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 99
sides of the duplexer, then remove the unit from the printer. If the Rear Access Door is attached to the printer, push the two latch handles toward each other, then remove the door. 3. Remove any paper in the printer. 4. Push the duplexer into the printer until it snaps into place. If using the Rear - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 100
paper 1. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 2. Adjust the length guide so that it touches the paper stack. 3. Press the Resume button. if q Use a different type of paper. printer does not turn on 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Reconnect the power - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 101
the software: q Click here. -or- q Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet] > uninstall software, then follow the onscreen instructions. the error message "there was an error writing to " appears The printer may not be receiving correct data from another USB device - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 102
the topic below that best describes the problem: q print quality is poor q text and images are misaligned q document is printed off-center or at an angle q parts of the document are missing or cartridges may need to be cleaned. For cleaning instructions, see automatically cleaning print cartridges. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 103
in the In tray or the lower tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the paper. 3. Reprint the document. parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: tab setting Setup Orientation: Verify - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 104
the paper guides firmly against the paper. 4. Check the status of the print cartridges. check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: tab Setup setting Print Quality: Best Paper Type: An hp - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 105
all software applications print banners. q If gaps appear at the ends of the sheets, verify that the printer software is operating correctly. q Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet series] > release notes to view release notes for known software issues. blank pages print or color - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 106
q power light is flashing q all lights are flashing q ethernet lights are flashing (hp deskjet 6127 series printer only) what the lights indicate Printer lights that are on or flashing indicate the printer status. 1. print cartridge status light 2. resume light 3. power light print cartridge status - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 107
the second side of a two-sided document 1. Follow the onscreen instructions for printing the second side. These instructions appear when you manually print a two-sided document. 2. Press the Resume button. power light is flashing the printer is preparing to print The light stops flashing when the - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 108
-type option is enabled q two-sided documents are printing If none of the above topics describes the printer's performance, then review the following: q printer driver is outdated q computer does not meet system requirements multiple software applications are open If too many software applications - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 109
-Type Sensor. For instructions on turning off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see using the automatic paper-type sensor. two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 110
that best describes the problem: q binding margin is may have chosen an incorrect paper orientation. On the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, verify that: q Long Side is selected for binding supported by the duplexer. q Print the document using the manual two-sided printing feature. - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 111
paper jam occurs inside the duplexer Follow the instructions for clearing a paper jam in the printer is not printing section. automatic option for two-sided printing cannot be selected in the Features tab The printer driver may not be configured to use the duplexer. Follow these steps to configure - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 112
specifications q printer specifications q two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications q 250-sheet plain paper tray specifications q minimum system requirements q environmental statement q print cartridge recovery q limited warranty q regulatory notices - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 113
printer specifications hp deskjet 6122 model numbers: c8954a, c8954b hp deskjet 6127 model numbers: c8959a, c8959b black text print speed * Draft: Up to 20 pages per minute Fast Normal: Up to 11 pages per minute Normal: Up to 7 pages per minute - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 114
technology Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing software compatibility printer series number software compatibility hp deskjet 6122 MS Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT 4.0 (SP 6 or higher), and XP Limited MS Windows 3.1 and DOS support hp deskjet 6127 Ethernet connection: MS Windows 98, Me, 2000 - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 115
) 2.0 Full Speed compatible Centronics Parallel, IEEE 1284 Compliant (hp deskjet 6122 series printer) 10/100 Base-T built-in ethernet port (hp deskjet 6127 series printer) printer dimensions 454 mm wide x 184.2 mm high x 378.8 mm deep printer weight 5.03 kg (13.48 lb) operating environment Maximum - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 116
period for power saving mode is less than 5 minutes. 1.5 watts maximum when off 2.5 watts maximum when not printing 35 watts average when printing hp deskjet 6127 series The default activation period for power saving mode is less than 5 minutes. 2 watts maximum when off 4 watts maximum when not - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 117
Vertical: ± .003 mm/mm (.003 in/in) on plain paper and special paper ± .005 mm/mm (.005 in/in) on HP transparency films media weights (printer only) Paper: U.S. Letter 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Legal 75 to 90 g/m ² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m ² (20 to 24 - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 118
media size U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 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 Envelopes: U.S. No. 10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in) Invitation A2 111 x 146 mm (4.38 x 5.75 in) DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in) - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 119
print cartridges Black: selection number 45, part number hp 51645 Tri-Color: selection number 78, part number hp c6578 - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 120
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications hp two-sided printing accessory model no. c8955a duty cycle 5000 pages per month dimensions Printer with duplexer 454 mm wide x 184.2 mm high x 440.3 mm deep weight Printer with duplexer and print cartridges 5.53 kg (14.82 lb) declared noise - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 121
127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) A6 105 x 148.5 mm media type hp plain paper or hp bright white inkjet paper hp photo quality inkjet paper, matte finish hp photo quality inkjet paper, semi gloss hp premium inkjet heavyweight paper hp felt-textured greeting card paper, ivory/half-fold - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 122
250-sheet plain paper tray specifications hp 250-sheet plain paper tray model no. pt 8956 duty cycle 5000 pages per month dimensions 454 mm wide x 62 mm high x 440.3 mm deep weight Printer with 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, duplexer, and print cartridges installed 7.26 kg (19.44 lb) media capacity - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 123
Processor Speed: Pentium 150 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB* The hp deskjet 6127 series printer does not support Windows 95. The hp deskjet 6127 series printer supports NT 4.0 (SP 6 or higher) over an ethernet connection only. * If you are printing photographs or are - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 124
recyclable and all use a single polymer. Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following: q Extended warranty: See limited warranty. q Replacement parts and consumables are available for three (3) years after production has stopped (five (5) years in - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 125
office products. ENERGY STAR is a US registered service mark of the USEPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, a minimal amount of energy is - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 126
manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound solution for these products at endof-life . Examples of products made from recycled HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts, trays used in microchip fabrication processes, - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 127
. 1. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming instructions. HP does not warrant that the parts, or supplies not provided or supported by HP; or r Operation outside the product's specifications. 3. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 128
warranty is valid only in the country of purchase. Contracts for additional warranty services, such as on-site service, may be available from any authorized HP service facility where the product is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer. 9. Any applicable print cartridge warranty shall not - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 129
RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. warranty upgrade options After the free phone support period, contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to discover the available - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 130
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 131
LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. (hp deskjet 6122 series printer only) (hp deskjet 6122 series printer only) - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 132
features automatic paper-type sensor about using automatic two-sided printing automatic two-sided printing accessory automatic two-sided printing paper jams problems B banners buttons C calibrating the print cartridge checking the print cartridge status cleaning print cartridges automatically - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 133
about network parallel port USB port D default settings, changing duplexer about installing specifications E envelopes environmental statement F features tab features about special G - H greeting cards I - K iron-on transfers - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 134
L labels lights about flashing flashing (all) on power light is flashing resume light is flashing M maintenance print cartridge printer body manual two-sided printing minimum system requirements N notices and acknowledgements notices, regulatory O optional 250-sheet plain paper tray P - Q paper jam - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 135
paper trays photographs posters print cartridges about calibrating cleaning automatically cleaning manually cleaning using the hp toolbox maintenance recovery refilling replacing print settings printer driver about color tab settings features tab settings setup tab settings printing banners digital - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 136
R regulatory notices removing ink from skin and clothing S setup tab special features specifications duplexer printer system requirements T terms and conventions tools transparencies troubleshooting two-sided printing about about the duplexer problems U - V USB about problems - HP C8959B | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 137
W - Z warranty
hp deskjet 6120 series printer
table of contents
notices
notices and acknowledgements
terms and conventions
accessibility
using the onscreen
user's guide
special features
getting started
printer features
buttons and lights
paper trays
250-sheet plain paper tray
print cartridges
automatic paper-type sensor
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)
connectivity
printing
print settings
advanced features
printing a document
changing default settings
printing digital photographs
two-sided printing
using the automatic paper-type sensor