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hp deskjet 6120 series printer table of contents notices notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user's guide special features getting started printer features buttons and lights paper trays plain paper tray print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor two - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 2
cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges maintaining print cartridges maintaining the printer body refilling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing using the hp inkjet utility troubleshooting checking the print cartridge status printer is not printing problems - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 3
print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices ethernet connection ethernet lights network configuration page printer's internal web page ethernet basics connecting the printer to an ethernet network installing the printer software on a networked computer troubleshooting resetting - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 4
notices q notices and acknowledgements q terms and conventions q accessibility q using the onscreen user's guide 4 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 5
is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 6
the HP printer or printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Page Setup. 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 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 7
accessibility For accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/. 7 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 8
Use the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen user's guide: q View Buttons: Click these buttons to change page views: View the page in actual size Fit the page in the window Fit the page width in the window q Zoom: Use to zoom in on a page q Bookmarks: Click a bookmark to view a topic - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 9
ethernet feature: Connect the printer to an ethernet network without the need for an external print server. The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh 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 10 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 11
printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 3. 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 1. print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor 11 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 12
1. Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) 2. connectivity 12 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 13
the ethernet lights on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer, click here . cancel button Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job. print cartridge status symbol and light The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service or the printer top cover - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh 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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 15
be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. 1. Out printed. The length and width guides adjust to the size of the media being used. The In tray door flips down for printing legal paper. 1. paper width guide 2. paper length guide - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh 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 16 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 17
Flip down the Out tray extension to prevent the paper from falling off the tray. 1. Out tray extension 17 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 18
, 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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 19
orient it above the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. 4. Gently place the printer on top of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. preparing to print with the 250-sheet plain paper tray Preparing to print with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray involves these steps: q set the paper size q load paper in the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 20
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. 20 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 21
3. Set the paper width fence by carefully snapping it into the slots for the paper size. The slots for letter width paper are in the sides of the lower tray. Set the width to LTR to use legal-sized paper. 1. tilt the fence forward 2. insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. tilt the fence back - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 22
the arrow lines up with the paper size. 1. align the arrows For legal-sized paper, pull the length guide out beyond the edge of the tray, load the paper, then slide the length guide against the edge of the paper. load paper in the tray If you are using a paper size different - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 23
2. Insert the paper into the lower tray. 3. Insert the lower tray into the base until it snaps into place. 23 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 24
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 25
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 type setting. Once - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 26
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 27
of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. printing with the duplexer For instructions on printing two-sided documents with the duplexer, see two-sided printing. supported paper types The duplexer only works with certain - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 28
connectivity The printer offers a number of options for connectivity, including: q USB q network Not all options are available for all printer models. USB The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 29
to an ethernet network without the need for an external print server, such as an HP Jetdirect print server. The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers that are running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 30
an explanation of the printer software: q using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic q using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+ Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q printing digital photographs q two-sided - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 31
printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software to perform the following tasks: q choosing the printer q printing from the computer's desktop q checking the printer status q using the page setup - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 32
. 4. Close the Chooser. For instructions on setting up the printer over an ethernet connection, click here. The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 33
you the status of the printer. icon meaning Printer is idle and set as the default printer. Printer is idle and not set as the default printer. Printing on the default printer. Printing stopped on the default printer. Error on the default printer. The printer driver is not available. 33 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 34
box To display the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program used to create the document, then select File > Page Setup. description The following options are available on the Page Setup dialog box: 1. Menu: Choose one of the following: r Page Attributes: To set print options for the document - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 35
and buttons Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Panel Menu: Toggles between General, Paper Type/Quality, Layout, Color, Digital Photography, Background Printing, and an application-specific panel. 2. Settings Menu: Click to select one of the following: r Select a pre-defined or Default - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 36
the last sheet first. 4. Pages: Choose one of the following: r Click All to print the entire document. r To print a range of pages, click From then enter the first page to print in the From: box and the last page to print in the To: box. 5. Paper Source: Select between paper trays. r Upper Tray - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 37
to let the printer select the paper-type printing speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft. Draft provides draft quality at the fastest printing speed. High Resolution photo is available for some photo papers. 4. Ink: Click to set the ink - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 38
each page on the sheet. 3. Print Both Sides: Select for two-sided printing. 4. Binding: Click the icon for Book (binding at the side), or Tablet (binding at the top), when using two-sided printing. 5. Manual/Automatic: Select Manual for manual two-sided printing. You can select Automatic only if - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 39
panel for these functions: 1. Image: Choose one of the following: r ColorSmart III: Prints optimum color quality. r ColorSync: Prints using the ColorSync matching system. r Grayscale: Prints in shades of gray. r Black & White: Prints in black and white without shades of gray. 2. Saturation: Slide to - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 40
a later time. viewing and changing the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing. displaying the print status dialog box Double-click the hp printer icon on the desktop to display the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 41
Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, then click one of the following buttons to control printing: Pause a print job. Restart printing. Set the print time. Delete a print job. 2. Column Titles: Click a column title to sort print jobs. 3. Print Queue: Select a print job, then drag - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 42
printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+ The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer software, select one of the following topics: q using the page setup dialog box q using the print dialog box q using print center Mac OS X Classic is a Mac - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 43
To display the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program used to create the document, then select File > Page Setup. description The following options are available on the Page Setup dialog box. 1. Settings: Choose one of the following: r Page Attributes: To set print options for the document - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 44
, select the printer. 2. Presets: Select a group of saved print options. 3. Panel Menu: Toggles between Copies and Pages, Layout, Output Options, Paper Type/ Quality, Two Sided Printing, an application-specific panel, and a summary of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Click to view Mac Help - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 45
and Pages panel for these functions: 1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed. 2. Collated: Select to collate if printing multiple copies. 3. Pages: Choose one of the following: r Click All to print the entire document. r To print a range of pages, click From then enter the first page to - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 46
layout Use the Layout panel for these functions: 1. Pages per Sheet: Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction: Select the option for how multiple pages are arranged on a sheet of paper. 3. Border: Select the border to appear around each page. 46 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 47
output options Use the Output Options panel for these functions: 1. Save as File: Select to print to file. 2. Format: Select either PDF or PS (PostScript). 47 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 48
photo provides 4800 dpi printing (available with certain photo paper types when Best mode is selected). r Color: Select the color setting. 2. Color Options: Click to set saturation, brightness, and color tone. 3. Digital Photo: See printing digital photographs. 4. Ink: Click to set ink dry time and - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 49
Source: Select between paper trays. r Upper Tray: Prints from the upper tray. r Lower Tray: Prints from the lower tray. r Automatic: Prints from the lower tray if the upper tray is empty. two sided printing Use the Two Sided Printing panel for these functions: 1. Print Both Sides: Check this box to - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 50
using print center Use Print Center to: q Manage available printers q Select a default printer q Add a printer q Manage print jobs displaying the print center Follow these steps to display Print Center: 1. Click Applications in the Finder window. 2. Select the Utilities folder. 3. Select the Print - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 51
: q USB q Built-in ethernet feature (hp deskjet 6127 series only) USB Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Print Center. For instructions on opening Print Center, see displaying print center. 2. Click the Add Printer button. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 51 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 52
. The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with the printer. 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click the Add button. Built-in Ethernet - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 53
4. Click the Discover button. When the printer is discovered, its name appears in the printer list. If the printer cannot be discovered, then click here. 5. Select the printer name from the printer list. 53 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 54
6. Click the Add button. 7. Close Print Center. managing print jobs Use Print Center to manage print jobs. 1. Open Print Center. For instructions on opening Print Center, see displaying the print center. 2. Select the printer. The print queue appears. 3. Click a print job to select it. 4. Use the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 55
digital photographs The printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs. For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer I am using an - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 56
8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic accessing the digital photography options 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Digital printer driver to automatically balance contrast. r Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 57
Mac OS X v10.1+ accessing the digital photo options 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the Digital Photo tab. 57 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 58
Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance contrast. r Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. r Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 59
9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic The following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page layout and print options. The software program you are using may vary from the method described. controlling page layout 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Page Setup to display - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 60
to choose foreground or background print options and print time. 9. Click OK to print the document. For a description of the Macintosh printer software, see using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic. Mac OS X v10.1+ The following instructions provide the most common method - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 61
two-sided documents: q automatic 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 two-sided - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 62
binding: Book binding Tablet binding 5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK. When the first side prints, the printer pauses while the first side of the printed page dries. Once dry, the second side of the page is printed and released. For a description of the duplexer, see two - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 63
printing Use the manual two-sided printing feature if: q The duplexer is not attached to the printer. q You want to print a two-sided document on a media type the duplexer does not support. rear access door If the duplexer is not attached to the printer, then attach the Rear Access Door. The printer - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 64
printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel. 2. Select Print Both Sides. 3. Select Manual. 4. Select the appropriate binding: Book binding Tablet binding 64 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 65
the paper, then click Continue. Mac OS X v10.1+ To print a two-sided document on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer, the duplexer must be attached to the printer. If the duplexer is not attached to the printer, you cannot print a two-sided document. 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Click the Paper - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 66
4. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Two Sided Printing panel. 5. Select Print Both Sides. 6. Select the appropriate binding. Book binding Tablet binding 7. Change any other desired print settings, then click Print. Manual two-sided printing is not available in Mac OS X v10.1+. 66 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 67
not operational for documents printed in Draft mode or from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. For instructions on using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, select the appropriate option below: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 68
Source: Lower Tray Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Any setting other than Automatic -or- Quality: Draft Mac OS X v10.1+ turning on the automatic paper-type sensor Open the Print dialog box and choose the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic Quality: Best - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 69
following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Any setting other than Automatic -or- Quality: Draft -or- Source: Lower Tray For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+. 69 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 70
be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. printing instructions Follow theses steps to choose between paper trays. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Do one of the following: r Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic: Select the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 71
empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the lower tray is empty, an Out of Paper message appears. 4. Change any other desired print settings, then do one of the following: r Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic: Click OK. r Mac OS X v10.1+: Click Print. For a description - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 72
plain paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Do one of the following: r For letter, executive, and B5 sized paper, 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 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 73
Automatic or Plain Paper 3. Select any other desired print settings. 4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. printing on plain paper with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 74
3. Select any other desired print settings. 4. After you have selected the print settings, click Print. For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+. 74 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 75
a single envelope using the envelope slot, or 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. q Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed; envelopes with thick - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 76
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. My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 77
envelopes with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Page Attributes setting Page Size: Appropriate envelope size Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 78
envelopes with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Page Attributes setting Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 79
strip toward the 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 firmly against the transparency sheets. 7. Lower the Out tray. printing transparencies My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 80
to dry before releasing them to the Out tray. printing transparencies with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 81
that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. q Use only full sheets of labels. q Use only US letter-sized or A4-sized sheets of labels. q Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. q Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 82
the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X v10.1+ printing labels - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 83
settings. 5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. printing labels with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Page Attributes setting Paper Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 84
guidelines Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For the printer's paper size specifications, see size specifications. preparing to print a single index card 1. Place the card into the single envelope slot. 2. Push the card forward until it stops. If - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 85
the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X v10.1+ printing index - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 86
Inkjet Paper Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet Paper is selected as paper group) Quality: Normal Layout Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal) Print properly in the paper tray. printing index cards and other small media with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 87
After selecting the print settings, click Print. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly in the paper tray. For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+. 87 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 88
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 89
OS X v10.1+ computer I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X v10.1+ printing photographs with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Page Attributes setting - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 90
settings. 5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. printing photographs with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Page Attributes setting Paper Size: Appropriate paper size Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Click OK - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 91
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 92
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. My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer I am - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 93
greeting cards with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Paper Type/Quality Layout setting Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 94
open the Page Setup dialog box and set the page size, scaling, or orientation. 2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting General Source: Upper Tray, Lower Tray, or Automatic Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper Paper Type - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 95
4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. 5. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together. For a description of available print options, see Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic. 95 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 96
banners printing guidelines Use hp banner paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then In tray with the unattached edge of the paper facing the printer. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray, then verify - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 97
software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X v10.1+ printing banners - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 98
banners with Mac OS X v10.1+ 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Page Attributes Paper Size: A4 Letter Banner or US Letter Banner 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Paper Type/Quality setting - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 99
, 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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 100
the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ -or- I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X v10.1+ printing iron - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 101
X v10.1+. Some applications offer a mirror image feature that will allow you to print iron-on transfers from a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer. 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel Page Attributes setting Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 102
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 using the hp inkjet utility - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 103
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 Power button 2. open top - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 104
and carefully remove the plastic tape. 1. black cartridge 2. color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts 5. plastic tape Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 105
If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge matches one of the part numbers shown here. For information on how to recycle an empty print cartridge, see print cartridge recovery. 105 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 106
aligning print cartridges After a print cartridge is replaced, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Alignment is performed from the hp inkjet utility. 1. Open the hp inkjet utility. 2. Select the Calibrate panel. 3. Click the Align button then follow the onscreen directions. - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 107
following procedure: 1. Open the hp inkjet utility. 2. Select the Clean panel. 3. Click the Clean button, then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, a print cartridge may be low on ink. One or both print cartridges may need to be replaced - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 108
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 109
the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water. 2. Clean the face and edges of the first print cartridge with the swab, as shown in the following illustration. Do not wipe the nozzle plate. 1. nozzle plate 2. face and edges of print cartridge - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 110
on a clean swab. 1. print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls 6. Insert the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer. A calibration page prints to align the print cartridges. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 111
up and the color cartridge with the nozzle-side down. Do not allow anything to touch 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 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 112
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 113
refilling print cartridges To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factoryfilled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer's warranty coverage. 113 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 114
from skin and clothing Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using sudsy ammonia - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 115
the hp inkjet utility The hp inkjet utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Website support information. Select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ My computer runs Mac OS X v10.1+ Mac OS 8.6 and 9.04+ Mac OS - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 116
are available on the hp inkjet utility: 1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel: r WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. r Test: Prints a test page to confirm communication with printer. r Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. r Ink Levels: Provides - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 117
options are available on the hp inkjet utility: 1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel: r WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. r Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. r Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. r Ink Levels: Provides estimated - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 118
r Support: Provides access to the HP Website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. r Register: Accesses the HP Website to register the printer. 118 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 119
best describes the problem: q checking the print cartridge status q printer is not printing q problems with printouts q printer lights are on or flashing q printer is too slow q two-sided printing problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the above topics, contact HP Support. 119 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 120
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 cover is opened or the printer is printing. If the problem is not - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 121
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 122
directions. Tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. Black print cartridge is low on ink. Replace the print cartridge. Print cartridges are functioning normally. verifying that the problem is solved When you close the printer's top cover, the green light will be on with no flashing lights. 122 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 123
lights are flashing. select a topic below If the printer still does not print, select the topic below that best describes the problem: q paper problems q printer does not turn on q USB problems q printer driver not found in Mac OS X Classic q ethernet problems (hp deskjet 6127 series printer only - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 124
problem: q paper jam q out of paper q will not feed paper paper jam Caution! Do not remove a paper jam by pulling paper from the front of the printer. Doing so could damage the printer printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 125
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 126
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 127
separately. If no hp inkjet printer icon appears in the Chooser, install the printer driver for Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic. To download the installation instructions and the printer driver for Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic visit HP's website at: http://www.hp.com/support 127 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 128
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 need to be cleaned. For cleaning instructions, see - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 129
too much or too little ink appears on the page In the Page Setup dialog box, select a paper type other than Automatic. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel then do one of the following: r Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Classic: Select a Paper Group other than Automatic, then - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 130
are using Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic, open the Print dialog box print settings Some software applications allow you to set certain print settings, such as the printer order. The software application's print settings may differ from the printer settings specified on the Print or Page Setup - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 131
side down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 4. Check the status of the print cartridges. check the printer settings 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following setting: panel Page Attributes setting Page Size or Paper - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 132
the printer software is operating correctly. blank pages print or color is missing from printout q The protective piece of plastic tape may still be attached to the print cartridges. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. q The print cartridges may be out of ink - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 133
printer lights are on or flashing q what the flashing lights indicate q print cartridge status light is on or flashing q resume light is flashing q power light is flashing q all lights are flashing q ethernet lights are flashing (hp deskjet 6127 series printer only) what the lights indicate Printer - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 134
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 135
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 136
two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, visit HP's Website at: http://www.hp.com/support computer does not meet system requirements 1. Verify - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 137
describes the problem with the printer software or printout: q option for two-sided printing cannot be selected q binding margin is in the wrong place q only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is selected q paper jam occurs inside the duplexer Manual two-sided printing is - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 138
the two-sided printing option is selected Use the following solutions: q Print the document using the manual two-sided printing feature. q Use a media type and size supported by the duplexer. paper jam occurs inside the duplexer Follow the instructions for clearing a paper jam in the printer is not - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 139
specifications q printer specifications q two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications q hp 250-sheet plain paper tray specifications q minimum system requirements q environmental statement q print cartridge recovery q limited warranty q regulatory notices 139 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 140
hp deskjet 6122 printer model number: c8954a, c8954b hp deskjet 6127 printer model numbers: c8959a, c8959b black text print speed * Draft: Up to 20 pages per minute Fast Normal: Up to 11 pages per minute Normal: Up to 7 pages per minute Best: Up to 1.4 page per minute mixed text with color - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 141
printing software compatibility USB connection: Mac OS version 8.6 or 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ Appletalk connection: Mac OS version 8.6 or 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ Ethernet connection: Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 142
and lights Cancel button Print Cartridge Status light Resume button and light Power button and light Ethernet Link light and Activity light (hp deskjet 6127 series printer) i/o interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) compatible 10/100 Base-T built-in ethernet port (hp deskjet 6127 series printer) The - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 143
activation period for power saving mode is less than 5 minutes. 1.5 watts maximum when off 2.5 watts maximum when not printing 35 watts average when printing hp deskjet 6127 series The default activation period for power saving mode is less than 5 minutes. 2 watts maximum when off 4 watts maximum - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 144
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, 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/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal 75 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 145
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 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm B5 182 x 257 mm Envelopes: U.S. No. 10 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 146
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 146 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 147
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 148
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 149
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 150
PowerPC MacOS-based computer Minimum 128 MB RAM The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers that are running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with the printer via the built-in ethernet feature. 150 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 151
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 152
conservation in mind. The hp deskjet 6122 printer averages 2.5 watts in stand-by mode. The hp deskjet 6127 printer averages 4 watts in stand-by mode. Not only does this save natural resources, but it also saves money without affecting the high performance of the printer. This product qualifies for - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 153
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 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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 154
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 155
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 156
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 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 157
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 if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 158
LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. (hp deskjet 6122 series printer only) (hp deskjet 6122 series printer only) regulatory model number See the reference guide that came with the printer for the printer's regulatory model number. 158 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 159
lights network configuration page printer's internal web page For installation instructions, click the appropriate topic below: ethernet basics connecting the printer to an ethernet network installing the printer software on a networked computer Other information: q troubleshooting q resetting - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 160
indicate the status of the printer's ethernet connection. 1. link light 2. activity light link light The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an ethernet network and powered on. link light is... the printer is... connected to an ethernet network and powered on not connected - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 161
activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the ethernet connection. activity light is... the printer is... receiving or transmitting data over the ethernet connection not receiving or transmitting data over the ethernet connection 161 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 162
and idle, press the Cancel button (X) on the printer to print a network configuration page. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the network configuration page to allow the printer to obtain valid network settings. You will know that the settings on - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 163
page is organized into four topics. 1. General 2. TCP/IP 3. Network Statistics 4. Port Configuration general 1. Network Name: Printer's friendly name. 2. URL: IP address for the printer's internal web page. 3. MAC Address: Printer's Media Access Control address (also appears on the label on the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 164
TCP/IP 5. Status: Printer's network status: Succeeded, Failed, or In Progress. 6. Configured by: How the printer obtained its IP address: DHCP, AutoIP, Manual, Unconfigured. 7. IP Address: Printer's IP address. 8. Subnet Mask: Printer's subnet mask. 9. Gateway: Printer's gateway address. 164 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 165
10. Total Packets Received: Number of packets received without error. 11. Unicast Packets Received: Number of packets specifically addressed to the printer. 12. Broadcast Packets Received: Number of packets addressed to all devices on the network received. 13. Bad Packets Received: Number of packets - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 166
port configuration 18. Port Configuration: Type of ethernet port. This setting is determined by the network to which the printer is connected and is not configurable from the printer. q 10T FullDplx: Printer can simultaneously transmit and receive data (full duplex) at 10 Mb/s (megabits per second). - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 167
web page to do the following: q Adjust network configuration q Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges q View network statistics q Link to HP's website for support and to purchase supplies before using the internal web page Before using the printer's internal web page, verify that the - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 168
's built-in ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a 10/100 Base-T ethernet network without the aid of an external print server. hardware hubs and routers On an ethernet network, computers and the printer are each connected to a hub or a router. an example of an ethernet - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 169
is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol called TCP/IP. The printer's built-in ethernet feature does not support AppleTalk. Only Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with the printer via the built-in ethernet - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 170
, it is recommended that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP. A gateway can either be a router or computer. examples of ethernet networks These are some common ethernet network configurations: shared internet connection with a router acting as a gateway In - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 171
! HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway to manage your network's Internet printer on an ethernet network Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in the order received. printer's ethernet capacity The printer can accept print - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 172
Follow these steps to connect the printer to an ethernet network. 1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the printer. 2. Verify that the printer is powered on. 3. Connect the ethernet cable to an available port - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 173
5. Do one of the following: if the link light is... then... Install the printer software on the network computers. Repeat steps 2-4. If the lights are still off, then verify the following: r The printer is powered on. r The hub or router is powered on. r All cable connections are secure. r You are - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 174
Mac OS X v10.1+ q Mac OS 9.04+ Mac OS X v10.1+ Follow these steps to install the printer software on a networked computer: 1. Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD contents window appears. 2. Double-click the hp deskjet installer icon. The hp deskjet installer window - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 175
5. Click the Add Printer button. The Add Printer dialog box appears. 6. Select hp deskjet IP from the pop-up menu. The Discover Printer dialog box appears. 175 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 176
7. Click the Discover button. When the printer is discovered, its name appears in the printer list. If the printer cannot be discovered, then click here. 176 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 177
print from the Mac OS X Classic environment, then follow the instructions in the next section to download and install the Mac OS 9.04+ printer driver on your computer. Mac OS 9.04+ To download the Mac OS 9.04+ driver and installation instructions, visit HP's website: http://www.hp.com/support 177 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 178
troubleshooting Click the option that best describes the problem: q The printer will not print. q You cannot browse to the printer's internal web page. q The printer cannot be discovered. printer will not print Verify the following: q The printer is set up and powered on. q The print cartridges - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 179
the Activity light blink when you try to print a document? Yes. No. If the document does not print, then click here for more troubleshooting. Verify the following: q The printer is selected in the application from which you are trying to print. q The computer is connected to the network. If you - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 180
3. Open Print Center. 4. Click the Add Printer button. The Add Printer dialog box appears. 5. Select hp deskjet IP from the pop-up menu. The Discover Printer dialog box appears. 180 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 181
6. Click the Manual tab. 7. Enter the printer's IP address, then click the Connect button. When the printer is discovered, its name appears. 8. Click the Add button. 9. Close Print Center. 181 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 182
its memory. You may need to reset the printer to its factory default configuration, if you cannot: q Print to the printer q Open the printer's internal web page Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default configuration: 1. Verify that the printer is powered off. 2. Press and hold - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 183
be manually assigned a static IP address. LAN (Local Area Network): A high-speed type of computer network MAC address (Media Access Control address): The hardware address for a device on a network. The printer's MAC address appears on the network configuration page and on the label near the printer - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 184
Name: The name by which the printer identifies itself on the network (also known as the printer's "friendly name"). The printer's Network Name is item 1 on the network configuration page. Use the Network Name to open the printer's internal web page (Windows only). Packet: A message sent from one - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 185
-type sensor about using automatic two-sided printing accessory automatic two-sided printing paper jams problems B banners buttons C choosing the printer (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) cleaning print cartridges automatically manually connectivity about network USB port copies and pages panel - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 186
D default printer (OS X v10.1+) duplexer specifications duplexer about installing specifications E envelopes environmental statement F features about special G greeting cards H hp inkjet utility I - K iron-on transfers 186 - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 187
L labels lights about flashing flashing (all) on power light is flashing resume light is flashing M maintenance print cartridge printer body managing available printers (OS X v10.1+) print jobs (OS X v10.1+) minimum system requirements N notices and acknowledgements notices, regulatory O only one - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 188
automatically cleaning manually maintenance recovery refilling replacing status of print center display (OS X v10.1+) using the (OS X v10.1+) print dialog box (OS X v10.1+) print job status (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) print settings (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) printer software OS - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 189
labels not printing paper problems photographs plain paper posters printout problems slow small media transparencies two-sided printout problems R regulatory notices removing ink from skin and clothing S special features specifications duplexer optional 250-sheet plain paper tray printer system - HP 6127 | HP Deskjet 6120 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 190
T terms and conventions transparencies troubleshooting two-sided printing (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) (OS X v10.1+) about automatic (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) manual (OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic) U - V USB about problems utility W - Z warranty 190
hp deskjet 6120 series printer
table of contents
notices
notices and acknowledgements
terms and conventions
accessibility
using the onscreen
user's guide
special features
getting started
printer features
buttons and lights
paper trays
plain paper tray
print cartridges
automatic paper-type sensor
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)
connectivity
printing
using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic
using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+
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