HP 6800 - Manual

• 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 light flashes when the printer is processing. ...

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...

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 cards. Raise the Out tray to load paper. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, ...

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 envelope . Photos Follow these steps...

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 with the side to be printed on facing down. 2. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go without ben...

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. Using print cartridges Everyday printingUse the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print...

1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox , click the Estimated I...

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 the print cartridge installation page. 3.8 Au...

4 Connecting to the printer • Connecting a digital camera • USB • Wireless networking • Wired networking 4.1 USB The printer connects to the computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the print...

• Resetting the printer to the factory defaults • Troubleshooting • Glossary 4.2.1 Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in wireless communications feature allows you to connect the printer directly to an 802.11g or 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless network without the aid of an external print server....

In infrastructure mode, the printer automatically detects whether the wireless network uses 802.11b or 802.11g.Ad hoc modeWhen the printer is set to the ad hoc communication mode, the printer communicates directly with other wireless devices on the network without the use of a WAP . The ad hoc commu...

Ad hoc networks are typically small and simple. Performance on these types of networks can degrade if more than six devices are on the network. Infrastructure networks On an infrastructure network, devices, such as computers and printers, communicate through a Wireless Access Point (WAP) . WAPs comm...

For example, a mixed wired and wireless network may consist of the following: • Several desktop computers• A WAP connected to an Ethernet network• A printer connected wirelessly to the WAP In order to use the printer, a desktop PC sends a print job over the Ethernet cable to the WAP. The WAP then wi...

Authentication type Description Benefits Limitations Shared Key Devices use a shared master secret to identify themselves as authorized members of the network. Convenient to use in conjunction with WEP, since a WEP key can serve as the shared authentication key. All devices must have the key.The sha...

4.2.7 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) provides security by doing the following: • Encrypting data sent over radio waves from one wireless device to another wireless device • Controlling access to network resources through authentication protocols Only devices that share the...

4.2.8 Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides security by encrypting data sent over radio waves from one wireless device to another wireless device.WEP can also provide security through authentication. For more information about authentication and encryption, see the a...

State of the Wireless Status light Printer status On Able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Off Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Flashing Receiving data. Signal Strength indicator HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 32

Status of the icon Status of the printer network connection Off Not connected to an Ethernet network or a wireless network. 4.2.14 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...

1. Verify that the printer is powered on and is idle.2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button once, and then press the Resume button once. 4. Release the Report Page button. Enabling the wireless radioFollow these steps to re...

For example, to print the page in French, press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report Page button. Understanding the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that you might frequently need to know:General information...

Follow these steps to open the EWS: 1. Launch your Internet browser. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher. 2. Enter either the printer's IP address or host name in the browser's address box. Note: If the printer is on a different subnet than your computer, enter t...

WEP key: A WEP key, or encryption key, is a sequence of alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal digits. After creating a WEP key, you must remember it or store it in a secure location. You may not be able to retrieve the WEP key if you lose it. A WEP key is either 64 or 128 bits long. The first 24 bi...

4.3.1 Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server. To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions . Hardware Hubs, swit...

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...

5.2 PictBridge printing In order to print photos directly from a digital camera, you need the following items: • 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 t...

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...

5.4 Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray when printing from a digital camera In order to use the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray when printing directly from a digital camera, you might need to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory rathe...

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...

3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. Note: On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with white borders. 4. Click Normal or Best in the Print quality drop-down list.5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then clic...

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 resistance. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing ...

Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines . 6.8 Using advanced color settings Use the Advanced Color Settings dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear on your printout.Adjusting these settings causes the print...

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.9 Color management Color management defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer software translates the colors of your document from their current color settings to the color-m...

• Managed by application: This option allows the application from which you are printing manage the color of the document. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 6.10 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print...

For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in the printer. Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want to print. Printing a...

Storage • Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place. • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag. When you have f...

• 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 exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print To print a single photo, use the photo/envelope feeder . To print ...

• Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. Set the following options as appropriate: • HP digital photography options • 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 featur...

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.7. Lower the Out tray. 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...

2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing-borderless as the type of document, and then select the following options: • Print quality: Normal, Best, or Max dpi• Paper size: The appropriate the panoramic borderless photo paper size• Paper type: The appropriate photo paper type• Orientatio...

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, Best, or Max dpi• Paper size: The appropriate photo paper size• Paper type: The appropriate ph...

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 . •...

8.2 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 task that contains the paper size, print quality, and orientation setting that you normally use for envelopes. After c...

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. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the options that you want to include in the new print task.3. Type a name for the new print ta...

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 the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.• Upper, then lower: prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, th...

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 ...

3. Select the Print on both sides check box.4. Select the Preserve layout check box.5. Select the Flip pages up check box.6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 7. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload th...

3. Select the Show print preview check box.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Before the document prints, a preview appears. 5. Do one of the following: • Click File, and then click Print to HP Deskjet to print the document.• Click File, and then click Cancel Printi...

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab.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 paper type on both tabs. 4. Click Automatic in the dr...

Note: The print quality options that are available on the Printing Shortcuts tab vary depending on the type of document you are printing. • Use printer default: prints in the Normal mode.• FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed.• Fast normal: prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at ...

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. 8.16 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. 8.18 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...

• Paper type: Type of paper in use• Paper size: Size of paper in use 4. Ordering information: Link to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and accessories. If you do not want to see the Device Status window every time you print, select the Don't show this again check box.To cancel a print j...

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 labelInk back-up modeThe 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-...

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...

Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protectorPress 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 ...

11 Troubleshooting • Ethernet problems • Wireless communication 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 • ...

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 Wireless Status light Look at the printer's Wireless Status light : State of the Wireless Status light Task On Follow these steps . Off Verify the following: • An Ethernet cable is not connected to the printer. Connecting an Ethernet cable to the printer automatically turns off the wireles...

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 disconnect the Ethernet cable from the print...

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 steps to clear a paper jam Auto Two-Sided ...

• 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 tri-color and photo print cartridges . • If ...

11.7 Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray or optional lower tray.2. Verify that the pap...

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...

11.9 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 an 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...

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 The printer is preparing to print.The light...

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 press the Power button to restart the printer.Pr...

Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality. To increase the printer speed, select a different print-quality mode. Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver might be installed.For information about up...

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...

Note: Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed. 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...

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 6800 series printer 170

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...

If the media type or size is not supported by the duplexer, you can print the document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions . Note: Do not try to print a two-sided document on single-sided paper, such as single-sided photo paper. Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printin...

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 ...