HP 6600 series - Manual

1. Power button and light 2. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light 4. Network light 5. Report Page button 6. Print Cartridge Status lightsFor a description of the following buttons and lights, click the appropriate option: • Report Page button • Network light • Print Cartridge Status lights...

Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 3.3 Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print c...

1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge.2. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gr...

Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. Out tray 2. Photo/envelope feederUse the photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small photos, and card...

• Postcards 1. Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left. 2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending.3. Print the...

3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. Print the postcard . 3.6 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. HP Deskjet 660...

Using print cartridges Everyday printingUse the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print ca...

3.7 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. The ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Print...

4 Connecting to the printer • Connecting to a digital camera • USB • Wired Ethernet networking • Ethernet basics • Ethernet network examples • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network • Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network • Installing the printer software • Ethernet lights • Report Pa...

• Ethernet basics • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options: • Ethernet lights • Report Page button • Network light • HP Report page • Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: • Resetting the printer to...

Previous installations If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you must use the printer software CD to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the computer. Follow the steps below. The printer software installation wizard will guide you through the installation...

State of the Link light State of the printerOff Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. State of the Activity light State of the printerFlashing Receiving or transm...

4.2.9 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. If the printer has just been co...

General information General information applies to Ethernet networks: Item Meaning Network Status The printer's network status: • Ready: The printer is ready to print.• Offline: The printer is not connected to a network. Active Connection Type The type of network the printer is connected to: • Wired...

Use the printer's EWS to do the following: • Check the printer's status.• Adjust the printer's network configuration.• Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. • View network statistics.• Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies. Caution: It is recommended that...

5 Printing photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera: • PictBridge description • PictBridge printing instructions • PictBridge troubleshooting • Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray and PictBridge 5.1 PictBridge With a PictBridge-...

• A PictBridge-compatible camera• A digital camera USB cable Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Printing Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. Load photo paper into the printer. For instructions abou...

After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you can print your photos. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer matches the setting on your camera. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera. 5.3 PictBridge prob...

PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Task Connection light and the Error light are flashing The printer has lost connection with the camera while printing.Check the USB connection. Connection light is on and the Error light is flashing The camera has lost power.Replace the camera batte...

Configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory Follow these steps to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory: 1. Press and hold down the Report Page button.2. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button twice.3. Release the Report Page button. After co...

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 Photos with a white border Small photo with a white border Large photo with a white border Panoramic photo with a white b...

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use these software options to improve printed colors: • Advanced color settings • Color managem...

6.6 Printing borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and on a range of standard and custom paper sizes from 101 x 152 mm (4x6 in) photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm ( 8.5 x 23.4 in) custom photo size. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in ink-bac...

If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. 6.7 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resi...

Note: On the Print Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with white borders. 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper typePaper/Quality Type is Note: You do not need to set the print quality on both tabs. 4. Click the appr...

4. Adjust the following settings as appropriate: • General color settings: Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to affect how overall colors are printed. • Specific color settings: Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in pri...

3. Click one of the following options in the Color management drop-down list: • ColorSmart/sRGB: ColorSmart/sRGB is an appropriate option for most print jobs. It is used for most Web-based documents and current imaging devices. • AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application with AdobeRGB,...

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab. 3. Select the Print in grayscale check box.4. Click the High quality option.5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 6.12 Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality ...

Handling • Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality. • Verify that the 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 p...

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.15 Large borderless photos Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri- color print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium P...

Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-borderless as the t...

• Advanced color settings • Color management • Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.17 Small photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-q...

6.18 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri- color print cartridge. • 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 ph...

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing-with white borders as the type of document, and then select the following options: • Print quality: Normal or Best• Paper size: The appropriate photo paper size• Paper type: The appropriate photo paper ...

7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Banners Iron-on transfers Printing tipsMinimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips . Print...

2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper size: The appropriate paper size• Paper type: Automatic or Plain paper• Paper source: Upper tray 3. Select the following print settings as appropriate: • Print quality • Grayscal...

8 Printing tips Save time • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. • Create print task quick sets for documents you print often. • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Set the printer default settings for options that you use often. • Print from front to back . •...

Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: • General everyday printing • Photo printing-borderless • Photo printing-with white borders • Two-sided, duplex, printing • Presentation printing • Fast/economical printing • Postcard printing 8.2 General everyday printing Use General eve...

• Large borderless photo • Small borderless photo • Panoramic borderless photo 8.4 Photo printing-with white borders Select the appropriate option: • Large photo with a white border • Small photo with a white border • Panoramic photo with a white border 8.5 Two-sided, duplex, printing Print two-side...

8.8 Postcard printing Is the Auto Two-sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray attached to the printer? • Yes • No 8.9 Print task quick sets Use print task quick sets to print with or save print settings that you use often.For example, if you frequently print on envelopes, you can create a print ...

3. Click OK. Note: To restore default print settings, click Default print settings in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK. Creating a print task quick set Follow these steps to create a print task quick set: Note: The printer software can save up to 25 print task quick sets. 1. Op...

3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper sourcePaper/Quality Source is Note: You do not need to set the paper source on both tabs. 4. Select one of the following options in the drop-down list: • Upper tray: prints from the In tray.• Lower tray: prints from ...

1. Printer task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Select the options that you want to use as the default settings.3. Click OK. A dialog box appears stating that the new settings will be used every time you print. If you do not want to see this dialog box again, select Don't sho...

3. Select one of the following options: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document last. This setting saves time because you do not have to reorder the printed pages. It is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. • Back to front: Prints the last page of the document last. This setti...

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the documentation that came with the accessory.If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing on an...

3. In the Print on both sides drop-down list, click Automatically.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse ...

8.19 Selecting a paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that you are printing on, particularly when used with HP paper and media. Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor cannot be used...

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.20 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab.3. Select one of the following from the Print qual...

3. Click Print document on, and then select the target paper size from the drop- down list.The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you are printing, not the size for which the document was formatted. 4. Do one of the following: Objective Action Shrink or enlarge the document to fit o...

3. In the % of normal size box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the text and graphics.One hundred percent represents the actual size of the text and graphics. Type a number less than 100 to shrink the text and graphics. Type a number greater than 100 to enlarge the text an...

• If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only, click First page only. • If you want the watermark to appear on all printed pages, leave First page only clear. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. Creating or changing a watermark Follow these steps to...

For instructions about applying watermarks, follow the steps for applying an existing watermark to a document . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 8.23 Printing a borderless brochure You can print a borderless brochure on glossy b...

4. Select one of the borderless paper sizes in the Size is drop-down list. Verify that the paper size matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray. 5. Verify that the Borderless Printing check box is selected.6. Click the glossy brochure paper type in the Type is drop-down list. Do no...

8. Click Upper tray in the Source is box.9. Select the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list. 10. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Note: Do not print the document in reverse order. 8.25 Setting a custom paper size Use the Custom paper size dial...

4. Click a custom paper size name in the Name drop-down list. Note: To create a borderless panoramic custom paper size, click the Custom borderless panorama custom paper size name. 5. Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. The minimum and maximum paper dimensions appear beneath eac...

9 Printer software Learn how to use these software features: • Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options. • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to specify print settings quickly. • Use the What's This? help to learn more about specific printing options. • The Device Status box box ...

9.3 Device Status window The Device Status window appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items appear in the Device Status window: 1. Ink levels: Approximate ink level of each print cartridge.2. Device status: The status of the printer. For example, Spooling or Printing.3. Docume...

10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning the print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Ma...

1. Selection number labelThe printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see the ink back-up mode page. Installation instructions Follow these steps so install a print cartridge: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on.2. Load a stack of letter-size or A4-size ...

Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 10.5 Manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. Gathering c...

Cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure,...

10.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing: Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Cauti...

Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector. Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 10.10 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, i...

11 Troubleshooting • Ethernet 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 • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Printer lights are on or flashing ...

Cannot open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) Verify the following: • You are not using a phone cord to connect the printer to the network• The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. • The network hub , switch , or router is on and working properly. • The computer that you are us...

Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems.For more information, see printer lights are on or flashing . Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Use one of thes...

3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer.If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 4. Replace the rear access door. 5. Press the Resume button. Accessories? If t...

The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are loaded in the printer. For example, photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing. Printer will not feed paper Try ...

If the print cartridge is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge . • Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-co...

Note: If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward More to avoid smearing the ink. 5. Click OK, and then click OK again.1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab.3. In the Type is field, select an appropriate paper type. Do not select Automatic. 11....

11.7 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.2. Slide the paper forward until it stops.3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Proper...

Part of the photo is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Verify that the 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 th...

11.8 Banners are not printing correctly Check the paper tray • Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at one time. • Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer. • Verify that the correct paper for banner printing ...

Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light portion approximately 64 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of a photograph, try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image 180 degrees. Use the What's This? help to learn about...

Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following solutions:. • Align the print cartridges • Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and verify that the selected paper size matches both the paper siz...

Ink smears Use HP Photo Paper.Verify that the 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.If the paper is no...

11.10 Error messages Out of paper message If the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: • There is sufficient paper in the paper tray (at least ten sheets).• The paper tray is not overly full.• The paper stack is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper...

5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. Power-cord light The light on the power cord illuminates when electricity is flowing through the cord. If the light is off, then the cord is not receiving power. 11.12 Document prints slowly Multiple software applications are open The computer does n...

Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount of free space on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be longer. 1. Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet the system requirements.Fo...

12 Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased sepa...

12.1.4 Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the duplexer. 1. Turn off the printer.2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the duplexer, and then remove it from the ...

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. HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 146

1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be set to the correct setting.Follow these ste...

1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out. Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base.2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct setting. 3. Insert the paper into the lower tray. ...

5. Select the paper type and paper size for the first page.6. Click Upper tray in the Source is box.7. Click Other pages. 8. Click Lower tray in the Source is box.9. Click the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list. Do not select Automatic. 10. Select any other print settings t...

Media weight Letter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs) Media sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in)A4: 210 x 297 mmA5: 148 x 210 mmB5: 182 x 257 mm 12.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Smal...

Note: The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not available in all countries/regions. 12.3.1 Installing the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Use these steps to install the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: 1. Push the two latch handles on t...

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 accessory.8. Re-attach the accessory to the printer....

12.3.6 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 142.1 mm (5.6 in) deep Duplexing specifications For duplexing specifications, including skew, media weight, and media sizes for paper fe...

13 Supplies • Paper • USB cables • Accessories • Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region. 13.1 Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards, go to www.hp.com . Choose yo...

14 Specifications • Printer specifications • Environmental statement • Print cartridge recovery 14.1 Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other pri...

Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected to provide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempting to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in minimizing both packaging mater...

15 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 15.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.The information contained herein is ...