HP 6800 Series - Manual

Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 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 print job, and restart a job. The printer lights g...

• 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...

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 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. • 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 ...

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. 4.8 Au...

5 Connecting to the printer • Connecting a digital camera • USB • Wireless networking • Wired networking 5.1 Printing photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera: • PictBridge description • PictBridge printing instructions • PictBridge troubleshooting • Usin...

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 Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network inst...

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. Under Compatibility, clear the In an ad hoc net...

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 jobs sent simultaneously from four users.For ...

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 network might consist of a laptop and a printer...

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 the printer, the computer must be set to the n...

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 system Ad hoc networks (computer-to-computer) • WE...

Authentication DefinitionAuthentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting access to a network, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access network resources.In order to be authenticated and allowed to use a network, a device must supply a known password to other...

Encryption DefinitionEncryption 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 encryptionThe printer supports four types of encryption. Each type of encr...

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 all wireless networks use WPA.Configure the pr...

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 the printer for WEP only if the printer's net...

State of the Wireless Status light Printer status Off Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Flashing Receiving data. Signal Strength indicator The Signal Strength indicator shows the strength of the radio signal that the printer is receiving. When all bars are illuminated, the signal ...

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 automatically turns off when the printer is powere...

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 Report Page button once. If the printer ha...

2. Enter the printer's IP address in the browser's address box. Note: If your computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to configure your browser to by-pass the proxy server in order to access the EWS. If you do not know the printer IP address, print an HP Report page . Not...

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...

• Glossary 5.4.1 Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server. To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions . Hardware...

5. Do one of the following: State of the Link light TaskOn Go to step 6. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4 . If the lights are still off, then verify the following items: • The printer is powered on.• The network hub or router is powered on. • All cable connections are secure.• You are using an Ethernet ...

Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. State of the Link light State of the printerOn Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable is connected to the printer. Off Not c...

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...

Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use the color settings to change how colors are printed. • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos . • Print to the...

3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.4 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi- gloss and set the Print quali...

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list.4. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the Print Quality drop-down list. • Normal• Best• Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print....

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.7 Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately i...

Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want to print. Printing a color photo in black and white Follow these steps to print a color photo in black-and-white: 1. Open the Print dialog bo...

Printing Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file that you want to print.2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list.4. Click OK.5. Open the Print dialog box. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and...

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...

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 tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the...

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 6. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options . 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.13 Panoramic borderless photos Guidelin...

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width- guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper S...

6.15 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...

3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper Tray. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type • Print Quality: Best ...

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...

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push the sheets into the printer until they sto...

8 Printing tips Save time • Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. • Print from front to back . • Print collated copies . Save money • Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually . • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper . Enhance the...

2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Source drop-down list: • Lower tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.• Upper, then lower: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Access...

3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first.• Back to front: Prints the first page of the document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click ...

8.6 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page.Follow these steps to print multiple pages on a ...

6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.7 Selecting a paper type The printer software offers these options for selecting a paper type: • Use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor • Select a specific paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type...

Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the specific paper type. Note: The options in the Paper Selection Type drop-down list vary according to the paper category selected. If...

3. Select one of the following options from the Print Quality drop-down list: • FastDraft: Prints at the fastest printing speed.• Fast normal: Prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at a higher print quality than FastDraft. • Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. T...

2. In the Scaling (%) box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the document. • Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document image.• Type a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image. 3. Click OK, and then print the document. 8.10 Selecting a paper source The printe...

3. In the Paper Source drop-down list, click one of the following options: • 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, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain ...

9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer sof...

You can use the Page Setup dialog box to do the following tasks: • Set the paper size for a document.• Resize a document. • Specify the document orientation.• Set safe margins for automatic two-sided printing . 9.3 Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document t...

Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Panel Menu: Toggles between print setting panels and an application-specific panel. 2. Default: Select one of the following options: • Save Settings: Save the current print settings without printing the document. • Revert to Defaults: Restore the defa...

9.5 Viewing and changing the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing. Opening the Print Status dialog box Double-click the HP printer icon on the desktop to open the Print Status dial...

9.6 Printing from the computer desktop Desktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at the same time or print a document that is formatted for a particular printer.Use one of the following methods to print from the desktop: • Drag the icons for the documents that you want ...

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-...

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. • Distilled water (tap water can contain co...

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1. Clean only the copper contacts Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab that you use to clean the contacts. 3. Insert the ...

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. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 1...

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 ...

3. Depending on how the printer is connected to your printer, click Local or Network. Note: If the printer is connected to the printer by a USB cable, click Local. 4. Select the printer, and then click the Utilities button. HP Inkjet Toolbox panels Select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Tool...

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 • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Pri...

The printer cannot be discovered For instructions on discovering the printer, see the network guide that came with the printer. 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 secu...

• 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 : State of the Wireless Status light Task On Fol...

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 category other than Automatic.• If you are performing a color calibration , install both the tri-color and photo print cartridges . • ...

1. Plastic tape 4. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Increase the ink density 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Ink panel.3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Heavy.4. Move the Dry Time slider toward More.5. Click Print. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape mi...

11.7 Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer.2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly agai...

Part of the photograph is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a printout 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 pape...

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 printout Try the following: • Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • Rotate the image 180 degrees. Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray.2. Load the photo paper corre...

Printout has an unwanted border For most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then align the print cartridges . For photo paper with a tear-off tabIf the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the prin...

11.11 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...

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...

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 If your computer does not have enough RAM o...

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...

1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 3. In the menu, click Booklet.4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size.5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box. Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left...

Media sizes Size range: 81 x 117 mm to 216 x 297 mm (3.2 x 4.6 in to 8.5 x 11 in)Paper: • U.S. 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 mm• A5: 148 x 210 mm• B5: 182 x 257 mm Cards: • 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in)• 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)• A6: 105 x 148.5...

Learn how to load paper into the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory . Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to save time when printing. 12.2.1 Installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: 1. Turn off the printer....

The lower tray has three size adjusters. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be se...

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. ...

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 deep Weight 1.99 kg (4.40 lb) 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 (...

• 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 from an authorized HP dealer.The accessory o...

2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Plain paper.5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 12.3.6 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Paper jam Do not clear a p...

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

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: • 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...

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 Greeting Cards, go to www.hp.com . Choose yo...

Index A acknowledgementsad hoc modeAESAlign buttonaligning print cartridgesauthenticationAuto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray bookletenvelopesinstallationpaper jampart numberprinting from a digital cameraprinting problemssmall photos Automatic Paper-Type SensorAutomatic Two-Sided Pri...