HP 6840 HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide
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HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 6800 series printer To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing from a digital camera • Printing photos from a computer • Printing - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 2
of Adobe Systems Incorporated. © 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2.2 Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide. Terms The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer or printer. Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 3
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example: Warning: Keep both new and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 4
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Built-in networking capabilities: Connect to either a wired or a wireless network without using an external print server. • Ink- - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 5
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: • Buttons and lights • Print Cartridge Status lights • Paper trays • Photo/envelope feeder • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 6
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Paper trays 3. Photo/envelope feeder 4. PictBridge port 1. Print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated) 1. Rear USB port 2. Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories 6 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 7
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 4.2 Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 8
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Wireless Status light and Signal Strength indicator • Print Cartridge Status lights Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. The Power - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 9
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 10
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. Out tray 2. Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 11
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. After the print job is - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 12
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Envelopes Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left. 2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending. 3. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 13
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Print the photo. Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard: 1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 14
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4.6 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 15
guide that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 16
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. To install a print cartridge, see - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 17
. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the reference guide or setup poster that came with the printer. 5.3 Wireless networking For setup information, click one of the following options: • Wireless network basics • Wireless security • Installing the printer on a wireless - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 18
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide For a description of the printer's wireless feature, click one of the following options: • Wireless Status light and Signal Strength indicator • Report Page button • Network icon • Wireless radio • HP Report page • Embedded Web server (EWS) Other - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 19
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide If you have an 802.11a wireless network, you must use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP) in order to achieve a processing speed comparable to that of the 802.11a network. To connect the printer to an - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 20
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as filing cabinets, and other electromagnetic devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones, as these objects can disrupt radio signals. • Keep the wireless devices away from large - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 21
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide The ad hoc communication mode defaults to 802.11b. Follow these steps to use 802.11g in ad hoc mode: 1. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. Click the Networking tab. 3. Under Connection, click Wireless (802.11). 4. Click the Advanced tab. 5. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 22
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide For a description of the wireless security options available for the printer, see the wireless security page. Printing Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in the order received. The printer can accept print - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 23
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Infrastructure networks On an infrastructure network, devices, such as computers and printers, communicate through a Wireless Access Point (WAP). WAPs commonly act as routers or gateways on small networks. For example, a simple infrastructure wireless - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 24
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5.3.3 Network locations A network location is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to have network locations for several wireless networks. In order to use - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 25
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Where the wireless network is Home Network location settings at_home • home network. 5.3.4 Network name (SSID) A network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)", identifies a particular wireless network. In order to operate on a network, a device must - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 26
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Network name equals "network_1" 2. Network name equals "network_2" The network name for one wireless network is network_1. The network name for the other wireless network is network_2. The printer receives signals from both networks, network_1 and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 27
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide The laptop and the printer can communicate. 5.3.5 Wireless security The printer can be configured for several wireless security options depending on the type of wireless network of which the printer is part. Infrastructure networks • WPA • WEP • Open - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 28
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Authentication Definition Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting access to a network, making it more difficult for unauthorized users network. Types of authentication The printer supports three types of authentication. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 29
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Encryption Definition Encryption involves using a password to encode data sent over a wireless network in order to make the data unintelligible to eavesdroppers. Only devices that know the password can decode the data. Types of encryption The printer - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 30
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Encryption type Description Benefits Limitations AES Advanced Encryption . after a certain time for eavesdroppers interval, thus making to decode. the wireless network less vulnerable to eavesdropping. 5.3.7 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi- - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 31
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide For example, if the printer's network uses WPA, only devices that have the same WPA settings as the printer will be able to use the printer. WPA provides better security than WEP. WPA is a network feature WPA is an optional wireless network feature. Not - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 32
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide For example, if the printer's network uses WEP, only devices that have the same WEP settings as the printer will be able to use the printer. WEP is a network feature WEP is an optional wireless network feature. Not all wireless networks use WEP. Configure - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 33
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5.3.9 Open system A wireless network that does not use any authentication or encryption method is referred to as an "open system." An open system can still have a minor level of security if the network's wireless access point(s) does not broadcast the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 34
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide State of the Wireless Status light Printer status Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Off Flashing Signal Strength indicator Receiving data. The Signal Strength indicator shows the strength of the radio signal that the printer is - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 35
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Report Page button 5.3.13 Network icon The Network icon illuminates when the printer is connected to: • An Ethernet network • An active wireless network • An active wireless direct-connection to a computer or other wireless device Status of the icon - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 36
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5.3.14 Wireless radio The printer has an internal wireless radio for wireless communication. How the wireless radio works The wireless radio broadcasts on the 2.4 GHz frequency whenever the wireless radio is powered on and enabled. The wireless radio - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 37
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5.3.15 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wireless, wired, and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 38
Hardware Address (MAC) The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address. Firmware Revision Revision number of the printer's internal software. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. IP Address The printer's current IP address on - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 39
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Item Link Config Meaning The network link configuration: • 802.11 • 10T-Full • 10T-Half • 100TX-Full • 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information applies only to the printer's wireless connection: Item Meaning The printer's wireless - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 40
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Item Channel Authentication Type Encryption Access Point HW address Meaning One of several that the wireless network is disabled. The printer's authentication setting: • Open System: No authentication is being used. • Shared Key: The printer is using - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 41
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Item Meaning Number of packets sent without error. Total Packets Transmitted This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Total Packets Received Number of packets received without error. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 42
you do not know the printer IP address, print an HP Report page. Note: For instructions on using the printer's EWS, see the online help. To open the online help, click Help under the Other Links heading. Caution: Use caution when changing the print server's wireless network settings; you may lose - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 43
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. While holding down the Report Page button, press wireless devices. Authentication can be used in conjunction with WEP. Authentication keys and WEP keys can be identical. AutoIP: A process by which a device on a network automatically assigns an IP address - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 44
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide IP address to each device on a network. e EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a general protocol for authentication that also supports to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. f Firewall: A combination of hardware and software tools that - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 45
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Hub: A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet network. Other devices on the network are connected to the hub. i ICS (Internet Connection Sharing): A Windows program that allows a computer to act as a gateway between the Internet and a network - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 46
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide p Packet: A message sent from one device on a network to other devices on the network. Protocol: A language that devices on a network use to communicate with each other. A popular network protocol is TCP/IP. r RJ-45: The type of plug at the end of an - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 47
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide WEP key: A WEP key, or encryption key, is a sequence of Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: • Ethernet basics • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 48
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Glossary 5.4.1 Ethernet basics The printer'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. To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 49
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a "language" called a protocol. The printer is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol called TCP/IP. IP address Each device on a network identifies - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 50
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway a hub, rather than a router. The hub is directly connected to the Internet. Caution: HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway to manage your network's Internet access - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 51
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Ethernet network without an Internet connection In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. Devices use AutoIP to obtain IP addresses. 5.4.3 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 52
on the network are powered on and connected to the network. • The printer is installed on the network. Software installation For instructions on installing the printer software, see the network guide that came with the printer. 5.4.6 Ethernet lights The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 53
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. State of the Link light State of the printer On Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 54
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide State of the Activity light State of the printer Off Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 54 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 55
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos from a computer Select the type of photograph that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 56
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to change how colors are printed. • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 57
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • SmartFocus: Enhance image quality and clarity. Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen details in the image. • Smoothing: Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of smoothing for - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 58
cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Open - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 59
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Click one of the following print- - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 60
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. The gray photo - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 61
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want to print. Printing a color photo in black and white Follow these steps to print a color photo in - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 62
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 63
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Storage • Keep unused photo HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 64
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Verify that the photo paper is flat. If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup the HP digital photography - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 65
Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 66
. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 67
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper widthguide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 68
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide To print multiple photos, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 69
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6.15 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 70
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 71
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 72
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 72 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 73
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7.1 Email Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 74
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 75
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7.3 Documents Guidelines • Save paper with two-sided printing. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 76
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 7.4 Envelopes Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: • Have clasps or windows • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 77
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper. 5. Select any other - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 78
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 79
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the General panel, and in - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 80
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the General panel, and in - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 81
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 82
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide into the printer until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 83
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide To print multiple cards, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 84
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7.11 Booklets If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print a booklet automatically. Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the pages are folded - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 85
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing To print a booklet, follow these steps: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select leave the Right to Left check box clear. 6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print. 7. When prompted, reload the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 86
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. 7.12 Posters Guidelines • After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 87
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open and then click Print. 7.13 Banners Guidelines • Use HP Banner Paper for great results. • Remove any perforated - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 88
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack and pointing toward the printer. 1. Unattached edge 5. Slide - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 89
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place iron-on - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 90
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-on transfer paper type. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 90 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 91
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 8 Printing tips Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Print from front to back. • Print collated copies. Save money • Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. • Print multiple pages - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 92
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Source drop-down list: • Lower tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Upper, then lower: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 93
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first. • Back to front: Prints - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 94
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the documentation that came with the accessory. If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing on an unsupported paper type, use manual - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 95
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printing Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1. Open the Print dialog box, and After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 96
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 8.5 Manual two-sided printing If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the automatic two-sided printing instructions. Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 97
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. 8. After the odd-numbered pages have printed, reload the paper, with the printed side facing up, according to the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 98
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 8.6 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 99
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.7 Selecting a paper type The printer software . Follow these steps to use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 100
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/ Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 100 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 101
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Select one of the following options from the Print Quality drop-down list: • FastDraft: Prints at the fastest graphics without changing the paper size. Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 101 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 102
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. In the Scaling (%) box, type the percentage by which document image. 3. Click OK, and then print the document. 8.10 Selecting a paper source The printer offers three sources for paper: In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory Tray - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 103
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Source instructions about printing a borderless photo, see the borderless photo page. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in a software - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 104
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. In the Paper Type drop- - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 105
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 106
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide You can use the Page Setup dialog box to do the following tasks: • Set the paper size for a document. • appear depend on the panel that you selected. To open the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, click File, and then click Print. 106 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 107
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Panel Menu: Toggles between print setting panels and an application-specific panel. 2. Default: Select one of the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 108
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Close the Chooser. Setting the printer as your default printer Setting the printer as your computer's default printer will automatically route all print jobs to the printer. You can select another printer for a particular document; however, switching - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 109
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 9.5 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. Opening the Print Status dialog box Double-click the HP printer icon - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 110
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 9.6 Printing from the computer desktop Desktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at the same time or print a document that is formatted for a particular printer. Use one of the following methods to print from the desktop: • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 111
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 112
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Selection number label Ink back-up mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see the ink back-up mode page. Installation instructions Follow these steps so install a print cartridge: 1. Verify that the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 113
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the pink, plastic tape. 1. Remove the pink tape only Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 114
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: After you insert the print cartridge, verify that the copper contacts of the print cartridge touch the back of the print cartridge cradle. 8. Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. 9. Close the printer cover. The printer - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 115
is installed in the printer. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. 10.4 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 116
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 10.5 Manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 117
10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 118
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 119
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector. Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 120
. • Ink Level: Provides estimated ink levels. • Calibrate: Calibrates the print cartridges. • Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint. • Supplies: Provides print cartridge selection numbers. • Support: Provides access to the HP Web site where you can find support for the printer - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 121
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Ethernet problems • Wireless networking problems • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Banners are not printing correctly • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 122
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide State of the Link light Task On Resend the document, then look at the Activity light. Off Verify the following: • The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. • The network hub, switch, or router is on and working properly. • The printer is - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 123
a static IP address, see the network guide that came with the printer. 11.2 Wireless communication problems Print an HP Report page. If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following: • The printer is set up and powered on. • The print cartridges are installed correctly. • The printer is on - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 124
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • The printer is free of paper jams. If any of these items are problems, then see the printer is not printing page. If the HP Report page does print, try the following steps: Check the Wireless Status light Look at the printer's Wireless Status light: - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 125
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide State of the Wireless Status light Flashes Task The printer's wireless communications feature is operating correctly. Try these solutions, again. Does not flash The wireless radio is functioning but the printer and the computer cannot communicate. • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 126
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Problem Solution The WAP filters hardware addresses (MAC addresses) Follow these steps. One of these settings in the printer reset the printer to its factory defaults and use the printer software CD to reinstall the printer software the wireless devices - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 127
to communicate with the printer, you might want to assign the printer a static IP address and then re-enable the firewall. To assign the printer a static IP address, see the network guide that came with the printer. The Wireless Access Point filters MAC addresses MAC filtering is a security feature - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 128
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) under the Connections heading. 4. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of the network. 5. Close the printer's EWS, then - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 129
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow these steps to remove a paper jam: 1. Press the Resume button. If the paper jam does not clear, then go to the next step. 2. Push - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 130
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Accessories? If the Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory. If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow these - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 131
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. • Select a paper category other than Automatic. • If you are performing a color calibration, install both - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 132
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink density 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Ink panel. 3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Heavy. 4. Move the Dry Time slider toward More. 5. Click Print. Blank pages - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 133
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 134
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Check the printer settings 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Open the Print dialog box and verify the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 135
flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Fading occurs near the edges of a printout Try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 136
that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray. • Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in the ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 136 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 137
flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Fading occurs near the edges of a printout Try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 138
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout Try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image 180 degrees. Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 139
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then align the print cartridges. For photo paper with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. If the border appears - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 140
the print cartridges' appears The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when one or both of the print cartridges is low on ink. The light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges is improperly installed or malfunctioning. For instructions about correcting the problem, see printer lights are - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 141
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 11.12 Printer lights are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. Wireless Status light is flashing For information about the Wireless Status light, see the Wireless Status light page. Power light is flashing - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 142
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print cartridge. All lights are flashing Restart the printer. 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 143
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www. hp.com/support. Two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents. Computer does not meet system requirements - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 144
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 12 Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer with your printer has several advantages. It allows you to do the following tasks: • Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 145
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: The duplexer is not available in all countries/regions. The duplexer only supports certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the duplexer specifications. Learn how to install and enable the duplexer. Use the duplexer to print a - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 146
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. 12.1.2 Printing a booklet automatically To print a booklet automatically, one of the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 147
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the menu, click Booklet. 4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size. 5. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 148
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is enabled Verify the following: • The photo paper is not curled, if - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 149
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Media sizes only supports certain paper size. For a list of supported paper printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Note: The 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not available in all countries/ regions. Learn how to install - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 150
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Learn how to load paper into the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to save time when printing. 12.2.1 Installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 151
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide The lower tray has three size adjusters. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 152
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR. 3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into the appropriate slots. 1. Tilt the fence forward. 2. Insert the fence into the appropriate - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 153
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out. Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 154
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 12.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 (15.12 in) mm - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 155
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Photo paper and envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small paper tray. • Print two-sided documents automatically. If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 156
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory when installing it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the accessory from the printer. 12.3.2 Enabling the duplexer 1. Open Chooser and select the printer. 2. Click Setup. The - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 157
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 158
. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 159
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 7. Select any other print settings that you - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 160
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise address side facing outward and the flap to the left. 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 161
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Plain paper. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 12.3.6 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 162
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Tilt the Small Paper Tray forward and open the lower door of the accessory. 1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray 2. Open the lower door 6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory. 7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back lever to close the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 163
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: • The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is enabled in Chooser. • A supported paper size is selected in the Page Setup dialog box. • A supported paper type - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 164
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 12.3.7 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 142.1 mm (5.6 in) deep Duplexing specifications For duplexing specifications, including skew - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 165
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Photo paper: • 4x6, L size: Up to 80 sheets • Panoramic: Up to 5 sheets • Hagaki: • Photo: Up to 80 cards • Cards: • 4x6: Up to 100 • A6: Up to 100 • Envelopes: • No. 10: Up to 20 • Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 20 165 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 166
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 13 Specifications • Printer specifications • Environmental statement • Print cartridge recovery 13.1 Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 167
then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical source. 13.3 Print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's Planet Partner's Program for inkjet cartridges. HP offers this program in more countries/regions - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 168
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in other industries to manufacture new products. Examples of products made from recycled HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts, trays used in microchip - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 169
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 14 Supplies • Paper • USB cables • Accessories • Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region. 14.1 Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 170
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Index A acknowledgements ad hoc mode AES Align button aligning print cartridges authentication Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray booklet envelopes installation paper jam part number printing from a digital camera printing problems small - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 171
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Report Page Resume C collated copies color calibration color settings communication modes ad hoc mode infrastructure mode connectivity Ethernet Wi-Fi networking wireless networking contrast enhancement conventions D default printer, setting digital flash - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 172
series printer User's Guide lights network examples networking glossary printing on an Ethernet network G gray photo print cartridge H HP digital photography options HP Inkjet Toolbox HP Report page I In tray infrastructure mode ink-backup mode ink, removing ink from skin and clothing installing - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 173
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide networking glossary notices O optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory installation loading part number specifications using orientation Out tray P paper jam paper supplies paper trays photo print cartridge Photo/envelope feeder photos 4800 x 1200 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 174
Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide photos are not printing printing printing from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Print Cartridge Status lights print cartridges align black print cartridge cleaning automatically cleaning manually gray photo print cartridge installing - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 175
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide R recycling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing Report Page button resizing documents rotate 180 degrees S scaling setting printer as default printer sharpness SmartFocus smoothing status of print job T terms TKIP troubleshooting blank - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 176
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide U USB cable part number W WEP Wi-Fi networking wi-fi 802.11b networking basics explanation network locations printing on a Wi-Fi network wi-fi networking communication modes embedded Web server (EWS) factory default settings HP Report page installing the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 177
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide printing on a wireless network status light Wi-Fi wireless radio wireless security authentication encryption open system WEP WPA WPA 177
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