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: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos from a digital camera • Printing photos from a computer • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Optional accessories • Specifications • Supplies 1 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 2
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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 3
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3 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 • Print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 4
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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) 4 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 5
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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) 3.2 Buttons and lights Use the printer - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 6
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 • Network light - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 7
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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. 3.3 Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 8
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 9
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 print single - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 10
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 the print job - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 11
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • 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 far as it will - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 12
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 photo/envelope - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 13
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. Print the postcard. 3.6 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 14
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 in - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 15
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3.7 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 installation - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 16
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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. 16 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 17
basics • Ethernet network examples • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network • Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network • Installing the printer software • Ethernet lights • Report Page button • Network light • HP Report page • Embedded Web server (EWS) • Resetting the printer to the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 18
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Ethernet basics • 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 19
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 itself with - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 20
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 4.2.2 Ethernet network examples These are some common Ethernet network configurations: Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway In this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as a gateway between the network and the Internet. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 21
network Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process. First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer. • Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network • Installing the printer software - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 22
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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 23
Deskjet 6600 series printer Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you must use the printer software CD to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the computer. Follow the steps below. The printer software installation wizard will guide - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 24
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer State of the Link light State of the printer 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 Ethernet connection. State of the Activity light State of the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 25
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 1. Report Page button 4.2.8 Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Status of the light Status of the printer network connection Connected to an Ethernet network. On Not connected to an Ethernet network. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 26
's wired and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 27
Revision Revision number of the printer's internal software. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network. Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. Default Gateway The - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 28
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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 29
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Use the printer's EWS to do the following: • Check the printer's status. • Adjust the printer's network configuration. • Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. • View network statistics. • Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 30
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Resetting the printer to its factory default settings will clear all the settings from the printer's memory for your network. This should only be done as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. Also, resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 31
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Ethernet: A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks. Ethernet cable: There are two types of Ethernet cables. A straight-through cable is the most common and is used to connect devices on a network to a hub or router. A crossover cable is used - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 32
of service (such as printing), the name of the service (such as "your printer"), IP and port addresses, and other necessary information. Each device on the network receives the notification and stores the information in a personal DNS server. p Packet: A message sent from one device on a network to - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 33
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5 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 PictBridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 34
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 photo paper into the printer. For instructions about loading photo paper, select one of the following options: • Small photos • Large photos - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 35
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 printing from - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 36
series printer 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 The camera has lost power - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 37
the printer to feed paper from the accessory, load the photo paper into the accessory and then follow the PictBridge printing instructions. Note: For printing PictBridge photos, the printer only needs to be configured to feed paper from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 38
from a digital camera. 6.1 Enhancing your photos The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: • Get the best combination of speed and quality by using PhotoREt. • Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 39
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use these software options to improve printed colors: • Advanced - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 40
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 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 41
image file. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements, to create outstanding photographs. Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires the following equipment: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 42
from 101 x 152 mm (4x6 in) photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm ( 8.5 x 23.4 in) custom photo size. 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 image size. Ensure that - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 43
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. 6.7 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 44
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Note: On the Print Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with white borders. 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper type Paper/Quality Type is Note: You do not need to set the print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 45
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 4. Adjust the following settings as appropriate: • General color settings: Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to affect how overall colors are printed. • Specific color settings: Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 46
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Click one of the following options in the Color management drop-down list: • ColorSmart/sRGB: ColorSmart/sRGB is an appropriate option for most print jobs. It is used for most Web-based documents and current imaging devices. • AdobeRGB: When printing from a - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 47
white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in the printer. Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 48
6600 series printer 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab. 3. Select the Print in grayscale check box. 4. Click the High quality option. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 6.12 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 49
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 50
6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 51
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 52
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 53
firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 54
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 55
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 56
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 6.18 Large 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 in the printer. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 57
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 58
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions. 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 59
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Banners Iron-on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 60
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 7.1 Email Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 61
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 7.2 Letters Guidelines • Learn how to add a watermark to the letter. • For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 62
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Select the following print settings as appropriate: • Print quality • Paper source 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 7.3 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 63
Deskjet 6600 series printer Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing or Presentation printing, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper size: The appropriate paper size • Paper type: Automatic or Plain paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 64
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, then select the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate envelope size • Type is: Automatic - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 65
Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 cards, with the sides to be printed on facing down and one - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 66
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 67
. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 68
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 7.8 Transparencies Guidelines • For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 69
the sheets into the printer until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 70
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper size: The appropriate paper size • Paper type: Automatic or Plain paper • Paper source: Upper tray 3. Select the following print settings as - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 71
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate paper size • Type is: The - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 72
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place plain paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 73
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Right edge booklet 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 5. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below. 6. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 74
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place 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. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 75
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 76
on facing down in the In tray. 5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 77
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate paper size • Source is: Upper Tray • Type is: HP Iron-on Transfer • Print Quality: Normal or Best 3. Click the Basics - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 78
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 8 Printing tips Save time • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. • Create print task quick sets for documents you print often. • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Set the printer default settings for options that you use often. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 79
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: • General everyday printing • Photo printing-borderless • Photo printing-with white borders • Two-sided, duplex, printing • Presentation printing • Fast/economical printing • Postcard printing 8.2 General - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 80
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Large borderless photo • Small borderless photo • Panoramic borderless photo 8.4 Photo printing-with white printing Print two-sided documents to save paper. • Manual two-sided printing • Automatic two-sided printing 8.6 Presentation printing Use Presentation printing - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 81
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 8.8 Postcard printing Is the Auto Two-sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray attached to the printer? • Yes • No 8.9 Print task quick sets Use print task quick sets to print with or save print settings that you use often. For example, if you frequently print on - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 82
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Click OK. Note: To restore default print settings, click Default print settings in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK. Creating a print task quick set Follow these steps to create a print task quick set: Note: The printer software can save up to - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 83
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper source Paper/Quality Source is Note: You do not need to set the paper source on both tabs. 4. Select one of the following options in the drop-down list: • Upper tray: prints from - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 84
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 1. Printer task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Select the options that you want to use as the default settings. 3. Click OK. A dialog box appears stating that the new settings will be used every time you print. If you do not want to see this - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 85
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Select one of the following options: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document last. This setting saves time because you do not have to reorder the printed pages. It is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. • Back to front: Prints the last page - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 86
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Follow these steps to print collated copies: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Basics tab. 3. Type the number of copies that you want to print in the Copy count box. 4. Select the Collate check box. 5. Select any other print settings that you want - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 87
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the documentation that came with the accessory. If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 88
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. In the Print on both sides drop-down list, click Automatically. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 89
and the reverse side of the page is printed. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed. 8.16 Manual two-sided printing If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the automatic two-sided printing instructions. 89 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 90
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Select the type of binding that you want for the two-sided document, and then follow the steps for that binding: Book binding Tablet binding Note: Book binding is the most common type of binding. Book binding Follow these steps to print a two-sided document with a book - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 91
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload the printed pages, with the printed side facing up. 6. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages. Tablet binding Follow these steps to print a two-sided document with a tablet binding: 1. Open the Printer - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 92
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Select the Print on both sides check box. 4. Select the Preserve layout check box. 5. Select the Flip pages up check box. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 7. After the odd-numbered - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 93
Deskjet 6600 series printer 8.17 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use printer software to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page. Follow these steps to print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 94
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 8.18 Print preview To save time and money when printing, preview the document on your computer before printing it. If the print preview does not look the way that you want it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to your document. Follow these - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 95
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 8.19 Selecting a paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that you are printing on, particularly when used with HP paper and media. Note: The - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 96
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.20 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select one of - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 97
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Click Print document on, and then select the target paper size from the dropdown list. The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you are printing, not the size for which the document was formatted. 4. Do one of the following: Objective Action - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 98
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. In the % of normal size box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the text and graphics. One Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.22 Watermarks Watermarks appear as background printing on documents. Applying - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 99
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only, click First page only. • If you want the watermark to appear on all printed pages, leave First page only clear. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. Creating or changing a - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 100
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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 101
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 4. Select one of the borderless paper sizes in the Size is drop-down list. Verify that the paper size matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray. 5. Verify that the Borderless Printing check box is selected. 6. Click the glossy brochure paper type in - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 102
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Printing Follow these steps to print a document with a different first page: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select the Use different paper for check box. 4. Click First page. 5. Select the paper type and paper size for the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 103
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 8. Click Upper tray in the Source is box. 9. Select the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list. 10. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Note: Do not print the document in reverse order. 8.25 Setting a custom paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 104
Deskjet 6600 series printer 4. Click a custom paper size name in the Name drop-down list. Note: To create a borderless panoramic custom paper size, click the Custom borderless panorama custom paper size name. 5. Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. The minimum and maximum paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 105
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper source Paper/Quality Source is Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 4. Select one of the following options in the drop-down list: • Upper tray: prints - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 106
dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 107
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 9.3 Device Status window The Device Status window appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items appear in the Device Status window: 1. Ink levels: Approximate ink level of each print cartridge. 2. Device status: The status of the printer. For example - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 108
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Paper type: Type of paper in use • Paper size: Size of paper in use 4. Ordering information: Link to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and accessories. If you do not want to see the Device Status window every time you print, select the Don't show this - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 109
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 10 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 clothing • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 110
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 on. 2. Load a - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 111
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the pink, plastic tape. 1. Remove the pink tape only Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 112
Deskjet 6600 series printer Note: After you insert the print cartridge, verify that the copper contacts of the print cartridge touch the back of the print cartridge cradle. 8. Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. 9. Close the printer cover. The printer automatically prints - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 113
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To align the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 114
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 10.5 Manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 115
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 116
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 10.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing: 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 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 117
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector. Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 10.10 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 118
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • View estimated ink levels To use the tools, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button. 118 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 119
and powered on. • The print cartridges are installed correctly. • The printer is on and the paper tray is loaded. • The printer is free of paper jams. If any of these items are problems, then see the printer is not printing page. If the HP Report page does print, try the following steps: Link light - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 120
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer State of the Link light Task On Resend the document, then look at the Activity light. Off Verify the following: • The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. • The network hub, switch, or router is on and working properly. • The printer is connected to - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 121
address, see the reference guide that came with the printer. 11.2 Printer is not printing Verify the following • The printer is connected to the power source. • The cable connections are secure. • The printer is turned on. • The print cartridges are correctly installed. • The paper or other media is - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 122
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 printing - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 123
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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. 5. Press the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 124
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 125
Deskjet 6600 series printer If the print cartridge is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge. • 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 print cartridge - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 126
misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray or optional lower tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. Reprint the document. Parts of the document - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 127
these steps: 1. Align the print cartridges using plain, white paper. 2. Reprint the photograph on photo paper. 3. If colors continue to appear tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. A photo print cartridge and tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 4. Reprint the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 128
curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. If fading occurs approximately 25 to 64 mm (1 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 129
appropriate paper type that is in the Paper type drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab. • If printing in grayscale, select High quality under Print in grayscale on the Color tab. • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 130
curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. If fading occurs approximately 25 to 64 mm (1 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 131
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light portion approximately 64 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of a photograph, try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image 180 degrees. Use the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 132
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following solutions:. • Align the print cartridges • Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and verify that the selected paper - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 133
Light. Note: The colors in the image might become lighter. 5. Click OK. If the problem persists, try the following steps: 1. Remove the borderless printing media, and then load plain paper in the In tray. 2. Press and hold down the Power button, and then press the Resume button. The printer prints - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 134
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 11.10 Error messages Out of paper message If the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: • There is sufficient paper in the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is touching the back of - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 135
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Power light is flashing The printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is flashing Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam. Print cartridge status light is on or flashing Check to see if a print - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 136
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. Power-cord light The light on the power cord illuminates when electricity is flowing through the cord. If the light is off, then the cord is not receiving power. 11.12 Document prints slowly Multiple software - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 137
two print cartridges in the printer. 11.13 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 138
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 12 Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray If an accessory is not included with - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 139
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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. 12.1.1 Installing the duplexer Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to your printer: - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 140
for either the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory or the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing on an unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Guidelines Do not exceed the In - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 141
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Printing Load paper in the printer paper tray, and then follow these steps to print a booklet automatically: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then select Two-sided, duplex, printing from the drop-down list. 3. From the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 142
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 12.1.4 Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the duplexer. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 143
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer. Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected The printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer. Print a single sided document, and then print the two-sided - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 144
the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions. 12.1.5 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Dimensions when - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 145
the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Note: The 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not available in all countries/ regions. 12.2.1 Installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Follow these - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 146
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray. 12.2.2 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. 146 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 147
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be set to the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 148
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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 the fence - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 149
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out. Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct setting. 3. Insert - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 150
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 12.2.3 Printing a different first page with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Guidelines The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, but can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The accessory is not available in - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 151
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 5. Select the paper type and paper size for the first page. 6. Click Upper tray in the Source is box. 7. Click Other pages. 8. Click Lower tray in the Source is box. 9. Click the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list. Do not select Automatic. 10. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 152
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Media weight Letter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs) Media sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) A4: 210 x 297 mm A5: 148 x 210 mm B5: 182 x 257 mm 12.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The Auto - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 153
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Note: The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not available in all countries/regions. 12.3.1 Installing the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Use these steps to install the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: 1. - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 154
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 12.3.2 Printing postcards Guidelines • Use only cards that meet the specifications for the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. For more information, see the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications. • When printing a large - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 155
• 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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 156
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Preparing to print 1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left. 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the photo paper. The side of the photo paper to be printed on should face outward. Note: If the photo paper has a tear-off tab, the tab must point up rather than - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 157
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Print quality: Normal or Best • Paper size: The appropriate photo paper size • Paper source: Rear tray • Paper type: The appropriate photo paper type • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. Set the following options as appropriate: • HP digital photography options • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 158
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate envelope size • - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 159
Deskjet 6600 series printer 12.3.5 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 off the printer - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 160
. Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected The printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer. Print a single sided document, and then print the two-sided document. The option for using the duplexer will appear in the printer software. If the option for - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 161
by the duplexer, you can print the document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions. Note: Do not try to print a two-sided document on single-sided paper, such as single-sided photo paper. Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 162
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 12.3.6 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 142.1 mm (5.6 in) deep Duplexing specifications For duplexing specifications, including skew, media - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 163
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer • Photo paper: • 4x6, L size: Up to 80 sheets • Panoramic: Up to 5 sheets • Hagaki: • Photo: Up to 80 cards • Cards: • 4x6: Up to 100 • A6: Up to 100 • Envelopes: • No. 10: Up to 10 • Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 10 163 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 164
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 13 Supplies • Paper • USB cables • Accessories • Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region. 13.1 Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 165
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 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: • Types, sizes, and - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 166
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 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 167
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in other industries to manufacture new products. Examples of products made from recycled HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts, trays used in microchip fabrication processes, - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 168
Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this user's guide. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as the HP printer or printer. Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: 168 - HP Deskjet 6620 | HP Deskjet 6600 series printer - (Windows) User's Guide - Page 169
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print
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