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HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 6600 series printer To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos from a digital camera • Printing photos from a computer • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 2
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 3
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 4
an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Built-in networking capabilities: Connect to a wired network without using an external print server. • Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 5
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Print Cartridge Status lights • Paper trays • Photo/envelope feeder • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 6
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Buttons and lights 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) 6 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 7
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Rear USB port 2. Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 4.2 Buttons and lights Use - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 8
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Power button and light 2. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light 4. Network light 5. Report Page button 6. Print Cartridge Status lights For a description of the following buttons and lights, click the appropriate option: • Report Page button • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 9
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 10
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 11
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 12
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop. 1. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. After - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 13
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Postcards 1. Photo/envelope feeder 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 14
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comfortably go. Note: If the photo paper touches the back of the paper tray, you have pushed the feeder in as far as it needs to go. 4. Print the photo. Postcards Follow these steps to use the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 15
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. Print the postcard. 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 16
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 17
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 4.7 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. The ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 18
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available for documents that are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 18 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 19
series printer User's Guide 5 Connecting to the printer • Connecting to a digital camera • USB • Wired Ethernet networking • Ethernet basics • Ethernet network examples • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network • Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network • Installing the printer software - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 20
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options: • Ethernet lights • Report Page button • Network light • HP Report page • Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 21
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. RJ-45 plug 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. Each device on a network identifies - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 22
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Ethernet network examples To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the Ethernet network examples 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 23
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. The hub is directly connected to the Internet. Caution: HP does - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 24
through 4. If the lights are still off, then verify the following items: • The printer is powered on. • The network hub or router is powered on. • All cable connections are secure. • You are using an Ethernet cable. 6. Print an HP Report page. 7. Install the printer software on each computer that - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 25
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • The printer is set up and powered on. • The network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly. • All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network. • The printer is installed on the network. Software installation - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 26
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide State of the Link light State of the printer On Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. Off Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 27
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Print an HP Report page • Reset the printer to the factory defaults 1. Report Page button 5.2.8 Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Status of the light Status of the printer network - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 28
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Status of the light Status of the printer network connection Not connected to an Ethernet network. Off 5.2.9 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 29
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Press the Report Page button to print the English version of the page. 2. On the lower portion of the page, find the language that you want. 3. To print the page in that language, follow the instructions that correspond to the language. For example, to - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 30
to the HP Deskjet 6600 series printer. The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet networks and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Number of packets sent without error. Total Packets Transmitted This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Total Packets - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 31
. • Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. • View network statistics. • Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies. Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 32
6600 series printer User's Guide Note: For instructions on using the printer's EWS, see the online help. To open the online help, click Help under the Other Links heading. Caution: If you lose your connection, you may need to use the new settings to reconnect. If the printer loses its network - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 33
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Broadcast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to all devices on the network. d DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A protocol used to automatically assign an IP address to each device on a network. e EAP: Extensible Authentication - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 34
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide IP address (Internet Protocol address): A unique number that identifies a device on a network. The IP address is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP. However, a device can be manually assigned a static IP address. l LAN (Local Area Network): A - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 35
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Subnet: A small network that acts as part of a large network. It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer all be on the same subnet. Subnet mask: A number that identifies the IP addresses that belong to a subnet. Switch: A - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 36
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera: • PictBridge description • PictBridge printing instructions • PictBridge troubleshooting • Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 37
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • A PictBridge-compatible camera • A digital camera USB cable Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Printing Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. Load - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 38
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you can print your photos. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer matches the setting on your camera. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 39
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Task Connection light and the Error light are flashing The printer has lost connection with the camera while printing. Check the USB connection. Connection light is on and the Error light is flashing - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 40
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory Follow these steps to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory: 1. Press and hold down the Report Page button. 2. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 41
The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: • Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 42
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use these software options for advanced color settings: • Color options • CMYK settings • Advanced color management • Use the gray photo - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 43
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Using the digital photography options 1. Options Menu: Select from the following options: • Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph. • Digital flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail. Click - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 44
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 45
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less ink. Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 7.5 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 46
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 7.6 Using color options Adjusting the color options causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 47
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 5. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printed. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.7 CMYK settings Follow these steps to specify the CMYK settings: 1. Open the Print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 48
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 4. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.8 Advanced color management Color management defines the range of - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 49
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Color drop-down list, click one of the following options: • AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application with AdobeRGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the printer software to manage the color space. Use the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 50
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 51
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Color drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.11 Printing borderless photos Use borderless printing to print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 52
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select the Borderless Printing panel. 7. Select the Print Borderless check box. Note: Use the Borderless Expansion slider to adjust the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 53
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 7.12 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 54
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 55
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 56
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 57
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 58
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 59
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 60
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 61
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 7.18 Panoramic photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 62
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 63
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 8 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Banners Iron-on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 64
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 65
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 paper 2. Legal paper Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down and towards the interior of the printer. 6. Lower the Out tray. Do not extend the Out- - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 66
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 67
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged • Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes. Preparing to print If you - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 68
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 8.5 Postcards If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. Guidelines • Use only cards and small - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 69
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 70
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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, and then specify the following settings: • Source - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 71
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 72
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 73
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges. 5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 74
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide To print multiple cards, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 75
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 8.11 Banners Guidelines • Use HP Banner Paper for great results. • Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 76
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Click OK. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 77
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 78
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 9 Printing tips Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Print in reverse page order. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two-sided document. • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 79
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Source drop-down list, click Lower tray. 9.2 Setting the page order Setting the page order determines the order in which your document will be printed. Frequently, it is convenient to have the first page of a document printed last so that the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 80
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Do one of the following actions: • Select the Reverse Page Order check box to print the first page of the document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. • Clear the Reverse Page Order check box to print the last page of the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 81
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 9.4 Automatic two-sided printing To print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided printing - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 82
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Book binding Tablet binding 3. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 83
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 4. For Layout Direction, select the option for how you want the multiple pages arranged on a single sheet of paper. 5. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the sheet of paper, select the border that you want from the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 84
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. Selecting a specific paper type When printing a higher-quality printout, it is recommended that you select a specific paper type. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 85
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.7 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Open the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 86
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Select one of the following from the 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 87
brochure on glossy brochure paper. For instructions about printing a borderless photo, see the borderless photo page. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in a software application and assign the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 88
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate brochure paper. 8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 9.10 Selecting a paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 89
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. In the 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. • Rear tray: prints from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 90
the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) 10.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To specify a document's paper size, scaling, and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 91
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Set the paper size for a document. • Resize a document. • Specify the document orientation. 10.3 Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document that you are printing. The options that appear depend on the panel that - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 92
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Panel Menu: Toggle among print setting panels, an application-specific panel, and a summary of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Preview: View an online preview of the printed document. 6. Save as PDF: Save a copy of the document - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 93
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Click the Set Up Printer button. Printer List appears. Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 93 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 94
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Select the connection type for the printer (for example, USB). 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 95
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Adding a printer • Setting a default printer • Deleting a printer Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Print Center. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 95 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 96
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Select USB from the menu. 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open the Print Center. 2. Click the printer name. 3. Select - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 97
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Follow these steps to check the status of a print job: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click the printer. 3. In the menu bar, click Printer, and then click Show Jobs. 4. Click a print job to select it. Use the buttons to manage the print job as appropriate: • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 98
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 11 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 99
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Selection number label 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 100
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 101
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 102
A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Verify that a photo print cartridge is installed in the printer. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. 11.4 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 103
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 11.5 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. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 104
11.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 11.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 105
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 106
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 11.10 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 107
HP Inkjet Toolbox options: • WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. • Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. • Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. • Ink Levels: Provides estimated ink levels. • Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. • Calibrate Color: Adjusts - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 108
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Support: Provides access to the HP Web site where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. • Register: Takes you to the HP Web site to register the printer. 108 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 109
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 12 Troubleshooting • Ethernet problems • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Banners are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 110
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 111
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 network hub, switch, or router is on and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 112
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems. For more information, see printer lights are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 113
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 4. Replace the rear access door. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 114
• If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and photo print cartridges. • If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Other paper problems • For information about - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 115
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide If the print cartridge is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 116
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 12.6 Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 117
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Check the printer settings 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Open the Print dialog box and verify the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 118
. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. 12.8 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 119
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use. Check the printer settings Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following setting: Panel Setting Page Attributes Paper Size: Select A4 Banner or US Letter Banner Check the software - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 120
flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout Install a photo print cartridge in the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 121
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 122
the print cartridges' appears The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when one or both of the print cartridges is low on ink. The light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges is improperly installed or malfunctioning. For instructions about correcting the problem, see printer lights are - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 123
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 12.11 Printer lights are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. Power light is flashing The printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 124
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to restart the printer. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash. 2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 3. Disconnect the printer power cord from the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 125
two print cartridges in the printer. 12.13 If you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off your computer and then restart it. If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 126
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 13 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 127
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 the duplexer. Use the duplexer to print a two-sided - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 128
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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. 13.1.2 Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 129
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer. 6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer. Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer. • A supported - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 130
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Binding margin is in the wrong place You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Two-Sided Printing 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) • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 131
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • A6: 105 x 148.5 mm • Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm 13.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer to 400 sheets. It is useful for high-volume printing and for occasions when you want - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 132
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray. 13.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Two parts The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. Base 2. Lower tray The lower tray has three size adjusters. 132 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 133
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 134
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR. 3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into the appropriate slots. 1. Tilt the fence forward. 2. Insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. Tilt - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 135
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 136
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 13.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 mm (15.12 in) 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 137
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 138
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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. 13.3.2 Printing postcards Guidelines • Use only cards that meet the specifications for - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 139
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 140
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 141
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless photo, select a borderless photo paper size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 142
Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes. 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 143
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 13.3.5 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 1. Turn - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 144
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 145
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is enabled Verify the following: • The correct print options are set in both the printer software and the application you are using. • The photo paper is not curled, if you are printing on - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 146
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide • L, 89x127 mm • Photo paper: • 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab • 4x6 in, 4x6 in. with tab • A6, 105x148 mm • L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab • Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in • Envelopes: • No. 10 Envelope, 4.12x9.5 in • Japanese envelope No. 4, - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 147
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 14 Specifications • Printer specifications • Environmental statement • Print cartridge recovery 14.1 Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 148
then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical source. 14.3 Print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's Planet Partner's Program for inkjet cartridges. HP offers this program in more countries/regions - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 149
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 150
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide 15 Supplies • Paper • USB cables • Accessories • Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region. 15.1 Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 151
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide Index A acknowledgements AdobeRGB Align button aligning print cartridges Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray envelopes installation paper jam part number printing from a digital camera printing problems small photos Automatic Paper-Type - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 152
error messages Ethernet basics connecting the printer to a network embedded Web server (EWS) Ethernet cable factory default settings hardware HP Report page installing the printer software lights network examples networking glossary printing on an Ethernet network G gray photo print cartridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 153
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide H HP Report page I In tray ink-backup mode ink, removing ink from skin and clothing installing print cartridges L layout panel lights are flashing Ethernet lights Network light Power Print Cartridge Status lights lights (hp deskjet 6540-50 series) Resume M - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 154
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide using orientation Out tray P page order paper jam paper supplies paper trays photo print cartridge Photo/envelope feeder photographs digital photos 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing black-and-white borderless color options enhancing maximum dpi printing - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 155
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide black print cartridge cleaning automatically cleaning manually gray photo print cartridge installing maintaining photo print cartridge recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge print quality print settings printer does not reflect new - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 156
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide settings sharpness SmartFocus smoothing T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document prints slowly error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 Printer series printer - (Macintosh OS X) User - Page 157
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