HP 6840 HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 can still have a minor level of security if the network's wireless access point(s) does not broadcast the network's - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) User's Guide - Page 43
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Press and hold down the Report Page button. 3. 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 X) User's Guide - Page 44
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide b BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address the data sent across a wireless network making the data unintelligible to eavesdroppers. The printer supports WEP, TKIP, and AES - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 45
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide g Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that connects two different networks. For example, a computer on an Ethernet network may act as a gateway between the network and the Internet. h Host name: The name by which the printer identifies itself - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 46
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide mDNS: As an alternative to a Domain Name Server, a device issues a Multicast Domain Name Server (mDNS) notification to provide information regarding its service. The notification includes the type of service (such as printing), the name of the service ( - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 47
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide u Unicast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to another device on the network. w WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides security by encrypting data sent over radio waves from one wireless device to another wireless device. WEP encodes - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 48
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options: • Ethernet lights • Report Page button • Network icon • HP Report page • Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: • - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 49
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a "language" called a protocol. The printer is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol called TCP/IP. IP address Each device on a network - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 50
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Ethernet network examples To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the Ethernet network examples page. Printing Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in the order received. The printer can accept print - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 51
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 two-part process. First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer software on each computer that will use the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 52
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Verify that the printer is powered on. 3. HP Report page. 7. Install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer. Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on the same subnet. Printer installation - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 53
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5.4.5 Installing the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: • The printer is set up and powered on. • The network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly. • All - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 54
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide State of the Activity light State of the printer Flashing Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. Off Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. 54 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 these software options for advanced color settings: • Color options • CMYK settings • Advanced color management • Use the gray photo - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 57
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Using the digital photography options 1. Options Menu: Select from . • Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of sharpening for the image. 6.3 Maximum dpi The Maximum - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 58
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 59
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less ink. Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 6.5 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 60
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.6 Using color options Adjusting the color options causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 61
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printed. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.7 CMYK settings Follow these steps to specify the CMYK settings: 1. Open the Print - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 62
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.8 Advanced color management Color management defines the range of - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 63
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Color drop-down list, click one of the following options: • AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application with AdobeRGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the printer software to manage the color space. Use the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 64
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 65
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Color drop-down borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in a software application and assign the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 66
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select any other 12 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. 66 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 67
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 X) User's Guide - Page 68
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. 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. If you are using a photo paper that has a - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 69
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 70
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6.15 Panoramic borderless photos Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 71
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 72
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions. 5. Place cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 73
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 74
Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 6.18 Panoramic photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 75
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 76
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 Email Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 77
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 plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 78
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 paper 2. Legal paper Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down and towards the interior of the printer. 6. Lower the Out tray. Do not extend the Out- - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 79
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. Letter or A4 paper - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 80
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged • Align the Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 81
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7.5 Postcards If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. Guidelines • Use only cards and small - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 82
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size. • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 83
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 the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 84
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 85
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 X) User's Guide - Page 86
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 X) User's Guide - Page 87
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place the cards, with the sides to be printed on - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 88
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7.11 Banners Guidelines • Use HP Banner Paper for great results. • Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 89
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Click OK. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source: Upper tray • Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper 6. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 90
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings: • Source - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not installed on the printer, follow the installation steps. Note: The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 92
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Source drop-down list, click Lower tray. 8.2 Setting the page order Setting the page order document is lying face-up in the Out tray. Follow these steps to set the page order: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Handling panel. 92 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 93
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Do one of the following actions: • Select the Reverse Page Order check box to print the first page of the document last. This is the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 94
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 8.4 Automatic two-sided printing To print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 95
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Book binding Tablet binding 3. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 96
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. For for the printer. To print a two-sided document, see the two-sided printing page. 8.6 Selecting a paper type The printer software offers the media be printed on, particularly when used with HP paper and media. Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 97
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic. 4. Select any other print settings that you select a specific paper type. Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 97 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 98
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.7 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Open the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 99
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Select one of the following from the Quality drop-down list: • FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed. graphics without changing the paper size. Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 99 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 100
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. In the Scale box, 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 X) User's Guide - Page 101
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list. 4. Click OK. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate brochure paper. 8. Select any other - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 102
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Source drop-down list, click one of the following options: • Upper tray: prints from the In tray. • Lower tray from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. This option appears only if the accessory is attached to the printer. 102 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 103
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) • Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier) • Viewing and changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later) - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 104
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Set the paper size for a document. • Resize a document. • you selected. To use the Print dialog box, open the document that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. 1. Printer: Select the printer. 2. Presets: Select a group of saved print - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 105
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Panel Menu: Toggle among print setting panels, an application-specific panel, and a summary of print settings for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Preview: View an online preview of the printed document. 6. Save as PDF: Save a copy of the document - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 106
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Click the Set Up Printer button. Printer List appears. Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 106 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 107
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 3. Select the connection type for the printer (for example, USB). 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open Printer List. 2. - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 108
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Deleting a printer Adding a printer Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer: 1. Open Print Center. 2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears. 3. Select USB from the menu. 108 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 109
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Select the printer name from the printer list. 5. Click Add. Setting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open the Print Center. 2. Click the printer name. 3. Select the printer, and then click - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 110
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Click a print job to select it. Use the buttons to manage the print job as appropriate: • Delete: Cancels the selected print job • Hold: Pauses the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) User's Guide - Page 119
cradle moves back and forth. 10.11 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS X (version 10.1.x) 1. Double-click the OS X HD - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 120
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Double-click Applications, and then double-click Utilities. 3. Double-click HP Printer Selector. 4. Select the printer, and then click Utilities. The HP Inkjet Toolbox appears. Mac OS X (version 10.2.x) 1. In Finder, click Applications, then click - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 121
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. • Ink Levels: Provides estimated ink levels. • Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. • Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint. • Supplies: Provides print cartridge selection numbers. • Support: - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 122
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 X) User's Guide - Page 123
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 X) User's Guide - Page 124
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 X) User's Guide - Page 125
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 X) User's Guide - Page 126
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 X) User's Guide - Page 127
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 X) User's Guide - Page 128
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 X) User's Guide - Page 129
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 X) User's Guide - Page 130
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 X) User's Guide - Page 131
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 X) User's Guide - Page 132
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 type other than Automatic. • If you are performing a color calibration, install both the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 133
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink volume 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the Ink tab. 4. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy. 5. Move the Dry Time - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 134
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Reprint the envelope. Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: • Paper Size: The - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 135
Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Panel Setting Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type Quality: Best or Maximum dpi Paper Type/Quality Digital Photo: Used for photo enhancement options (see HP digital photography options) Source: Upper tray Colors are tinted or incorrect If colors - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 136
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 137
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 11.10 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray. • Select the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 138
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Fading occurs near the edges of a printout Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 139
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then align the print cartridges. For photo - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 X) 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 the duplexer. Use the duplexer to print a two-sided - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 Automatic two-sided printing problems Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 147
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Binding margin is in the wrong place You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Two-Sided Printing panel. 3. Verify that the correct binding has been selected: • The Book button is selected for binding - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 148
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • A6: 105 x 148.5 mm • Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm • L size: 89 x 127 mm 12.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer only supports certain paper size. For a list of supported paper - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 149
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray. 12.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Two parts The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. Base 2. Lower tray The lower tray has three size adjusters. 149 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 150
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 151
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 X) User's Guide - Page 152
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 X) User's Guide - Page 153
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 X) User's Guide - Page 154
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 X) User's Guide - Page 155
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 guide to the left. 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the cards. The address side - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 156
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 157
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 158
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings print 1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left. 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the envelopes. Insert the envelopes with the address side facing outward and the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) 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 envelopes. Printing 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 160
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 12.3.5 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 1. Turn - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 161
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 X) User's Guide - Page 162
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. Binding margin is in the wrong place You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Two- - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 163
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Small paper tray specifications Media thickness: 7-12 mils Media sizes: • Size range: • Width: 81.3 to 106 mm (3.2 to 4.17 in) • Length: 116.8 to 304.8 mm (4.6 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 164
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide • No. 10: Up to 20 • Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 20 164 - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 165
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 X) User's Guide - Page 166
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 X) User's Guide - Page 167
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 X) User's Guide - Page 168
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 X) User's Guide - Page 169
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Index A acknowledgements ad hoc mode AdobeRGB AES Align button aligning print cartridges authentication Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray envelopes installation paper jam part number printing from a digital camera printing problems small - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 170
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide Resume C CMYK values, setting collated copies color calibration color options communication modes ad hoc mode infrastructure mode connectivity Ethernet Wi-Fi networking wireless networking contrast enhancement conventions D digital flash digital - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 171
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide lights network examples networking glossary printing on an Ethernet network G gray photo print cartridge H HP Report page I In tray infrastructure mode ink-backup mode ink, removing ink from skin and clothing installing print cartridges L layout panel - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 172
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide network name (SSID) networking glossary notices O optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory installation loading part number specifications using orientation Out tray P page order paper jam paper supplies paper trays photo print cartridge Photo/ - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 173
cleaning manually gray photo print cartridge installing maintaining photo print cartridge recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge print quality print settings printer does not reflect new print settings is slow printer body printer features Automatic Paper-Type Sensor ink - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 174
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 settings sharpness SmartFocus smoothing T terms TKIP troubleshooting blank pages print document prints slowly error messages - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 175
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide 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 printer on a network - HP 6840 | HP Deskjet 6800 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide - Page 176
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