HP 6122 HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide
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hp deskjet 6120 series printer table of contents notices notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility special features getting started printer features buttons and lights paper trays 250-sheet plain paper tray print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor two-sided printing - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 2
cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges maintaining print cartridges maintaining the printer body refilling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing tools troubleshooting checking the print cartridge status printer is not printing problems - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 3
is too slow two-sided printing problems specifications printer specifications two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications 250-sheet plain paper tray specifications minimum system requirements environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices index - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 4
notices q notices and acknowledgements q terms and conventions q accessibility - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 5
, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws. acknowledgments Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 6
HP printer or printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print. cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 7
A Printing Instructions icon indicates that a description of print options is available in the user's guide. For example: For a description of available print options, see print settings. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 8
software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach. support For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 9
cover page for a report. print screen button: Easily print the content of the computer screen with a push of the Print Screen button on the computer keyboard. printer assistant: Learn more about the printer features, access printer documentation and electronic support, or update the driver software - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 10
getting started q printer features q buttons and lights q paper trays q 250-sheet plain paper tray q print cartridges q automatic paper-type sensor q two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) q connectivity - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 11
printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. In tray and Out tray 3. 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 1. print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 12
1. Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) 2. connectivity - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 13
symbol and light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service or the printer top cover is open. 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 - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 14
on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the Power button. The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 15
Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. 1. out tray 2. in tray 3. 250-sheet plain paper tray In tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. The length and width guides adjust to the size of - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 16
Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. Raise the Out tray to load most paper sizes. Remove the Out tray to load small media other than single envelopes and single cards. The Out tray has a slot for single envelope and single card printing. 1. single envelope slot Flip down the Out - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 17
, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The duplexer must be attached to the printer in order for the printer to use the 250Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the duplexer is not attached to the printer, then use the In tray for printing. 250-sheet plain paper tray description The 250 - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 18
install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Place the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray in the final location for the printer. 3. Carefully lift the printer printer on top of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. preparing to print with the 250-sheet plain paper tray Preparing to print - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 19
these steps to set the paper size in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Slide the paper width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting. 1. align the arrows Set the width to LTR to use legal-sized paper. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 20
paper. 1. tilt the fence forward 2. insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. tilt the fence back until it snaps into place 4. Set the paper length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size. 1. align the arrows For legal-sized paper, pull the length - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 21
load paper in the tray If you are using a paper size different than the paper size last used in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, then you must set the paper size. Follow these steps to load paper: 1. If necessary, remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Insert the paper into the lower tray. 3. Insert - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 22
print cartridges can be used with the printer: q black print cartridge q tri-color print cartridge 1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge print cartridge selection print cartridge selection number black tri-color product number hp 51645 hp c6578 For installation instructions - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 23
automatic paper-type sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor provides better printing results, particularly when used with HP paper and media. When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page of a document with a blue optical sensor light to determine the best paper - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 24
accessory (duplexer) The duplexer is a special hardware feature that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a page. installing the duplexer 1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's Rear Access Door toward each other, then remove the door. Caution! Do not discard the - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 25
on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. printing with the duplexer For instructions on printing two-sided documents with the duplexer, see two-sided printing. supported paper types The duplexer only works - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 26
cable. Your computer must be running a Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, and/or XP operating system to use a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer. parallel The printer can connect to your computer with a parallel cable - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 27
can be connected to a network with an HP JetDirect Print Server. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP JetDirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and documentation that came with the HP JetDirect Print Server. To view available wired networking documentation - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 28
an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features q print status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q printing digital photographs q two-sided printing q using the automatic - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 29
settings The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change printer settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. opening the printer properties dialog box Follow these - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 30
and applies settings r Cancel: Closes the dialog box without saving the new settings r Help: Opens online help r Factory Settings: Restores default print settings The Printer Properties dialog box may display an Apply button. The Apply button saves changes to settings without closing the dialog box. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 31
speed. 2. Orientation: Page layout. 3. Mirror Image: Reverses the printed image left to right. This feature is useful when printing iron- on transfers. 4. Rotate 180º: Rotates the printed image 180º top to bottom. This feature is not available for most paper types. 5. hp Digital Photography: See - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 32
as HP photo papers. 7. Use different first page: Use this feature for printing cover pages or letterhead. See printing on a different first page. 8. Paper Type: Type of paper used. Automatic enables the automatic paper-type sensor, unless the print quality is set to Draft or the printer is printing - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 33
a poster. 6. Watermark: See watermarks. 7. Copies: Number of copies printed. 8. Start Printing from Last Page: Multiple page document is in readable order when printing is complete. 9. Enable HP Preview: View the layout of a document before it prints. 10. Advanced Features: See advanced features. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 34
color tab The Color tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print in Grayscale: Print in shades of gray. 2. Saturation: Intensity of printed colors. 3. Brightness: Lightness or darkness of printed colors. 4. Color Tone: Warmth or coolness of printed colors. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 35
advanced features Printing photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set several options in the Advanced Features dialog box. accessing the advanced features dialog box Follow these steps to access the Advanced Features dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 36
Volume: Select this feature to lessen or increase the amount of ink used to print a document. 2. Dry Time: Select this feature to increase the time the printer holds a document after printing if the ink on your printed document smears. 3. Low Memory Mode: Select this option to allow the draft to be - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 37
appears on the taskbar each time the printer prints a file. Click the taskbar button to maximize the Print Status box. The following items are displayed: q Ink Level: Estimated ink level of each print cartridge q Status: Status of the print job q Print Quality: Draft, Fast Normal, Normal, or Best - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 38
. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 3. Select the Setup tab to choose print quality, orientation, paper-type, and paper tray options, and access HP Digital Photography options. 4. Select the Features tab to choose two-sided printing, pages per sheet, number of copies printed, print order - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 39
icon lets you change the default print settings. Default print settings apply to all documents you print with the printer. 1. taskbar icon changing printer settings 1. Right-click the taskbar icon. When you right-click the taskbar icon, a list of hp printers installed on the computer appears. If - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 40
change the default print settings again. turning off the taskbar icon 1. Right-click the taskbar icon. The taskbar shortcut menu screen appears. 2. Select Exit to turn off the taskbar icon. turning on the taskbar icon Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet series] > taskbar icon. The - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 41
, then click the hp Digital Photography button. using the hp digital photography options dialog box Use the hp Digital Photography Options dialog box to set these options: 1. Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance contrast - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 42
On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images. 4. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance sharpness. 5. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 43
two-sided printing q manual two-sided printing automatic two-sided printing To print two-sided documents automatically, the duplexer must be attached to the printer. The duplexer only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media types, see twosided printing accessory specifications - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 44
printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the Features tab. 2. Check Two-Sided Printing. The Two-Sided Printing Margin dialog box appears. 3. Select the appropriate page content option, then click OK to - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 45
of the duplexer, see two-sided printing accessory (duplexer). manual two-sided printing Use the manual two-sided printing feature if: q The duplexer is not attached to the printer q You want to print a two-sided document on a media type the duplexer does not support rear access door If the duplexer - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 46
printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the Features tab. 2. Check Two-Sided Printing. If the Two-Sided Printing Margin dialog box appears, click Cancel. 3. Deselect the Automatic box. 4. Select - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 47
5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the evennumbered pages can be printed. 6. Reload the paper, then click Continue. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 48
from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. turning on the automatic paper-type sensor Open the Printer Properties dialog box and select the following options: tab Setup setting Paper Type: Automatic Print Quality: Best, Normal, or Fast Normal Paper Tray: Upper or Automatic If Automatic is selected as - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 49
turning off the automatic paper-type sensor Open the Printer Properties dialog box and select one of the following options: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Any paper type other than Automatic -or- Print Quality: Draft -or- Paper Tray: Lower (if using the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray) For a - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 50
Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. For a description of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, see 250-sheet plain paper tray. printing instructions Follow theses steps to select between the paper - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 51
Paper Tray. If the lower tray is empty, an Out of Paper message appears. r Automatic: upper or lower tray: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the lower tray is empty, an Out of Paper message appears. 3. Change - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 52
on a different first page The Use different first page feature prints the first page of a multi-page document on a different paper-type than is used for the rest of the document. Follow these steps to print with the Use different first page feature: 1. Follow the appropriate instructions for loading - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 53
Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Use different first page checkbox. 4. Select the paper-type and paper size for the first page. 5. Select Upper in the Paper Tray box. 6. Click the Other Pages tab. 7. Select Upper or Lower in the Paper Tray box. 8. Select any other desired print settings - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 54
window. configuring the hp print screen utility Access the HP Print Screen Utility configuration window from Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > hp print screen. Use the configuration window to set up various options for the HP Print Screen Utility: q Unload/Load HP Print - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 55
want from the list. 4. Do one of the following: r If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only, select First Page Only. r If you want the watermark to appear on all printed pages, leave First Page Only unchecked. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 56
creating or changing a watermark Follow these steps to create or change a watermark: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The Watermark Details dialog box appears. 4. Do one of the following: r Select an existing - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 57
-sized and A4 paper, flip down the In tray door, pull out the paper length guide, then place up to 150 sheets of paper in the In tray. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 5. Lower the Out tray. Plain paper can also be printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 58
on plain paper 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Paper Tray: Upper, Lower, or Automatic 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. For - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 59
print multiple envelopes using the In tray. printing guidelines q Never place more than 22 envelopes in the In tray at one time. q Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows 1. flap preparing to print multiple envelopes 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 60
guides firmly against the edges of the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. printing the envelopes If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 61
great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all printer. 5. Carefully push the transparencies forward until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 6. Slide the paper guides - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 62
Setup Paper Type: Automatic or appropriate transparency film Paper Tray: Upper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. For a description of available print options, see print settings. The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the Out tray. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 63
protective backing. q Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels. q Never place more than 30 sheets of labels in the In tray at one time. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 64
labels If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Automatic or - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 65
the printer's paper size specifications. For the printer's paper size specifications, see size specifications. preparing to print a single envelope slot. preparing to print multiple index cards and other small media 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 66
length guide firmly against the cards. 8. Replace the Out tray. printing index cards and other small media If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructions provided by the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 67
an electronic file of the photo. q For best print quality use a High Resolution print setting and set the HP Digital Photography options. q Use hp photo papers for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 68
photographs 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Print Quality: Best Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type Photo Paper Printing: r PhotoREt for best print speed and quality, or r 4800 x 1200 optimized color dpi - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 69
message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly in the In tray. q For great results, use hp greeting card paper. preparing to print 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 70
greeting cards If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Setup Paper Type - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 71
Place the paper in the In tray. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Posters can be printed on plain paper from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. printing posters 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 72
3. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together. For a description of available print options, see print settings. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 73
guidelines q See the printer release notes for specific printing information. q Use hp banner paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove and discard - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 74
banners If your software program includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper Type: hp banner paper - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 75
, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. q Use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the iron-on - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 76
an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following setting: tab setting Setup Paper Type: Automatic or hp iron-on t-shirt transfers - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 77
maintenance q replacing print cartridges q calibrating print cartridges q automatically cleaning print cartridges q manually cleaning print cartridges q maintaining print cartridges q maintaining the printer body q refilling print cartridges q removing ink from skin and clothing q tools - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 78
top cover. The cradle moves to the center of the printer. 3. Raise the cradle latch. 4. Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle to remove. See print cartridge recovery for information about HP's empty print cartridge return and recycle program. 1. press the power button 2. open - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 79
top cover. A calibration page prints to align the print cartridges. Caution! If you are in the middle of printing, and you change a print cartridge, your current print job may be cancelled. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, verify the part - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 80
After you install a print cartridge, the printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. However, if the black and color print cartridges become misaligned during the course of printing, you may wish to manually calibrate the cartridges. The instructions for - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 81
properties: 1. Open Printer Properties. 2. Select the Services tab. 3. Click the Open the HP Toolbox button. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges, then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, a print cartridge may be low on ink. If so, one - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 82
manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When debris gets on the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle, it can cause ink streaks and - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 83
are still present. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second print cartridge. 5. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using clean, moistened cotton swabs. Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab. 1. print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 84
6. Insert the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer. A calibration page prints to align the print cartridges. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 85
the nozzle plate. q Once the print cartridges are installed in the printer, do not remove them unless they need to be manually cleaned. This prevents ink from evaporating or clogging the print cartridges. q Do not unplug the printer until printing is complete and the printer is turned off. Use the - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 86
cloth to remove dust, smudges, stains, and spilled ink from the exterior of the printer case. printer interior Caution! Do not clean the printer's interior. Keep all liquids out of the interior. print cradle rod Do not lubricate the rod on which the print cradle moves. It is normal to hear noise - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 87
refilling print cartridges To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer's warranty coverage. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 88
from skin and clothing Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 89
accessing the printer properties 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Services tab. If you do not see the Services tab, then use Utilities. 3. Click the Open the HP Toolbox button. using the hp toolbox The hp toolbox has these tabs: q Device Services q Estimated Ink Level - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 90
on the Device Services tab: q Calibrate the Device: Calibrates the print cartridges. q Clean the Print Cartridges: Cleans the print cartridges. q Print a Test Page: Print a test page to see if the printer can receive data. q Print a Diagnostic Page: Print a diagnostic page when the HP Customer Care - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 91
troubleshooting Click the topic below that best describes the problem: q checking the print cartridge status q printer is not printing q problems with printouts q printer lights are flashing or on q printer is too slow q two-sided printing problems If you continue to have problems after - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 92
print cartridges are low on ink, improperly installed, missing, or malfunctioning. This light also flashes if the wrong print cartridge type is used. 1. print cartridge status light If the ink level is low in a print cartridge, the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing when the printer's top - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 93
print cartridge status Open the printer's top cover. The arrow on the top of the print cartridge cradle points to one of five Print Cartridge Status icons revealing the status of the print cartridge. 1. tri-color cartridge problem icon 2. black cartridge problem icon 3. tri-color cartridge low-ink - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 94
troubleshooting problems with the tri-color or black print cartridge If the arrow points to a print cartridge problem icon, the print cartridge is either missing, improperly installed, defective, or is the wrong print cartridge for the printer. Perform the following tasks to correct the problem: - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 95
duplexer or Rear Access Door is attached. q The print cartridges are correctly installed. For installation instructions, see replacing print cartridges. check the printer lights q If the Power light is blinking, the printer is in the process of printing. q If the Resume light is blinking, press the - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 96
and reload the paper trays 1. Remove the paper from the In and Out trays. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 2. Reload the In tray. 3. Press the Resume button. if the paper jam is not removed, empty the - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 97
paper from the duplexer. 4. Close the duplexer door until it snaps shut. 5. Turn on the printer. 6. Reprint the document. if the paper jam is not removed, clear paper from the printer body 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the duplexer, then remove the unit - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 98
paper 1. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 2. Adjust the length guide so that it touches the paper stack. 3. Press the Resume button. if q Use a different type of paper. printer does not turn on 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Reconnect the power - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 99
may not have been attached before installing the software. Uninstall, then reinstall, the software. To uninstall the software: q Click here. -or- q Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet] > uninstall software, then follow the onscreen instructions. the error message "there was an - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 100
is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. 2. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from both print cartridges. missing lines or dots If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may need to be cleaned. For cleaning instructions, see - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 101
too much or too little ink appears on the page Do the following: q Extend the dry time 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the guides fit firmly against the paper. 3. Reprint the document. parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 102
stops. 3. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 4. Check the status of the print cartridges. check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: tab Setup setting Print Quality: Best Paper Type: An hp photo paper Paper Size: Appropriate - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 103
appear at the ends of the sheets, verify that the printer software is operating correctly. q Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet series] > release notes to view release notes for known software issues. blank pages print or color is missing from printout q The protective piece of - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 104
flashing q power light is flashing q all lights are flashing what the lights indicate Printer lights that are on or flashing indicate the printer status. 1. print cartridge status light 2. resume light 3. power light print cartridge status light is on or flashing the top cover is open Close the top - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 105
there may be a problem with a print cartridge q Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed. q Check if a print cartridge is low on ink or improperly installed. resume light is flashing the printer may be out of paper 1. Place paper in the In tray or the lower tray. 2. Press the Resume - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 106
of the above topics describes the printer's performance, then review the following: q printer driver is outdated q computer does not meet system requirements multiple software applications are open If too many software applications are open, the printer cannot print at its optimum speed. Close all - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 107
For instructions on turning off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see using the automatic paper-type sensor. two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. For - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 108
along the short sides 1. long-side binding 2. short-side binding only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is selected Use the following solutions: q Use a media type and media size supported by the duplexer. q Print the document using the manual two-sided printing feature. - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 109
paper jam occurs inside the duplexer Follow the instructions for clearing a paper jam in the printer is not printing section. automatic option for two-sided printing cannot be selected in the Features tab The printer driver may not be configured to use the duplexer. Follow these steps to configure - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 110
specifications q printer specifications q two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications q 250-sheet plain paper tray specifications q minimum system requirements q environmental statement q print cartridge recovery q limited warranty q regulatory notices - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 111
printer specifications hp deskjet 6120 series printer model number: c8954a, c8954b black text print speed * Draft: Up to 20 pages per minute Fast Normal: Up to 11 pages per minute Normal: Up to 7 pages per minute Best: Up to 1.4 page per minute mixed text with color graphics print speed* Draft: Up - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 112
thermal inkjet printing software compatibility MS Windows compatible (95, 98, Me, 2000, NT 4.0 (SP 6 or higher), and XP) Limited MS Windows 3.1 and DOS support duty cycle 5000 pages per month memory 8 MB built-in RAM processor 96 MHz processor buttons and lights Cancel button Print Cartridge Status - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 113
printer weight 5.03 kg (13.48 lb) operating environment Maximum operating conditions: Temperature: 41 to 104 degrees F, 5 to 40 degrees C Humidity: 15 to 80 percent RH non-condensing Recommended operating conditions for best print quality: Temperature: 59 to 95 degrees F or 15 to 35 degrees C - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 114
on plain paper and special paper ± .010 mm/mm (.010 in/in) on HP transparency films ± .012 mm/mm (.012 in/in) on envelopes, cards, and on plain paper and special paper ± .005 mm/mm (.005 in/in) on HP transparency films media weights (printer only) Paper: U.S. Letter 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 115
Out tray capacity: Plain Paper sheets: Up to 50 Envelopes: Up to 10 Cards: Up to 10 Greeting cards: Up to 30 Labels: Up to 20 Photo paper: Up to 30 Transparencies: Up to 30 media size U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) A4 - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 116
in) A4 210 x 297 mm Transparencies: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) A4 210 x 297 mm Photo (with tear-off tab): 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) print cartridges Black: selection number 45, part number hp 51645 Tri-Color: selection number 78, part number hp c6578 - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 117
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications hp two-sided printing accessory model no. c8955a duty cycle 5000 pages per month dimensions Printer with duplexer 454 mm wide x 184.2 mm high x 440.3 mm deep weight Printer with duplexer and print cartridges 5.53 kg (14.82 lb) declared noise - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 118
127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) A6 105 x 148.5 mm media type hp plain paper or hp bright white inkjet paper hp photo quality inkjet paper, matte finish hp photo quality inkjet paper, semi gloss hp premium inkjet heavyweight paper hp felt-textured greeting card paper, ivory/half-fold - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 119
250-sheet plain paper tray specifications hp 250-sheet plain paper tray model no. pt 8956 duty cycle 5000 pages per month dimensions 454 mm wide x 62 mm high x 440.3 mm deep weight Printer with 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, duplexer, and print cartridges installed 7.26 kg (19.44 lb) media capacity - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 120
requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements to use the printer: Microsoft Windows XP Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 233 MHz Required RAM: 128 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB* Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6 or higher) or 2000 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 133 - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 121
Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. reduction and elimination Paper use: The printer's automatic two-sided printing - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 122
office products. ENERGY STAR is a US registered service mark of the USEPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, a minimal amount of energy is - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 123
more countries than any other print cartridge manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of the print cartridge by weight. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam and - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 124
or inadequate maintenance or modification; r Software, interfacing, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by HP; or r Operation outside the product's specifications. 3. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 125
Contracts for additional warranty services, such as on-site service, may be available from any authorized HP service facility where the product is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer. 9. Any applicable print cartridge warranty shall not apply to HP print cartridges that have been refilled - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 126
RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. warranty upgrade options After the free phone support period, contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to discover the available - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 127
limits of part 15 of the FCC Rules. For further information, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 (605) 857-1501 note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 128
Number For regulatory identification purposes, this product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for this printer is VCVRA-0105. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (hp deskjet 6120 series) or product number (C8954a, C8954b). - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 129
M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Numbers 250-sheet plain paper tray A accessibility acknowledgements advanced features automatic paper-type sensor about using automatic two-sided printing accessory automatic two-sided printing about paper jams problems B banners buttons C calibrating the print cartridge - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 130
cleaning print cartridges automatically manually color tab connectivity about network parallel port USB port D default settings, changing duplexer about installing specifications E envelopes environmental statement F features tab features about special G - H greeting cards - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 131
I - K iron-on transfers L labels lights about flashing flashing (all) on power light is flashing resume light is flashing M maintenance print cartridge printer body minimum system requirements N - O notices and acknowledgements notices, regulatory P - Q paper jam paper trays photographs - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 132
posters print cartridges about calibrating cleaning automatically cleaning manually cleaning using the hp toolbox maintenance recovery refilling replacing status of print settings print status box printer driver about color tab settings features tab settings setup tab settings printing banners - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 133
R regulatory notices removing ink from skin and clothing S setup tab special features specifications duplexer printer system requirements T terms and conventions tools transparencies troubleshooting two-sided printing about about the duplexer problems U - V USB about problems - HP 6122 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 134
W - Z warranty
hp deskjet 6120 series printer
table of contents
notices
notices and acknowledgements
terms and conventions
accessibility
special features
getting started
printer features
buttons and lights
paper trays
250-sheet plain paper tray
print cartridges
automatic paper-type sensor
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)
connectivity
printing
print settings
advanced features
print status box
printing a document
changing default settings
printing digital photographs
two-sided printing
using the automatic paper-type sensor