HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 photos from a digital camera • Printing photos from a computer • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Optional accessories • Specifications • Supplies 1
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 2 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-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. • Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 3 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 • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode • Automatic Paper Type Sensor • PictBridge port For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Automatic Two-Sided 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Printing Accessory (optional) Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional) 3.2 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 give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1. Power button and light 2. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light 4. Report Page button 5.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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. Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 gray photo print cartridge. 3.4 Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: • In tray • Out tray In tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 photos, and cards. Raise the Out tray to load paper. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the Out-tray extension into the Out tray. 3.5 Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print the following documents: • Envelopes • Photos • Postcards 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single photo: 1. Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down. 2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 bending. 3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. Print the postcard.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Ordering Information button. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the appropriate print settings for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printer with a USB cable, see the reference guide or setup poster that came with the printer. 4.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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. To install the printer on a wireless network, follow the wireless installation instructions. Wi-Fi 802.11g and 802.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Examples of common adapters include: PCMCIA card that plugs into the PCMCIA slot in a laptop. ISA or PCI card that can be used with a desktop computer. USB adapter that connects to the USB port on a desktop or laptop computer. Other types of adapters are available. All adapters come with configuration software that allows you to configure the adapter for your wireless network. Access points Infrastructure networks are a common variety of wireless network.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Reducing interference in a wireless network The following tips will help reduce the chances for interference in a wireless network: • 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer In infrastructure mode, the printer automatically detects whether the wireless network uses 802.11b or 802.11g. Ad hoc mode When 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 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer For an in-depth explanation of network names, see the network names page. Wireless profiles A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network. A wireless device might have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, the computer must be set to the profile for the printer's wireless network.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 commonly act as routers or gateways on small networks. For example, a simple infrastructure wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer communicating through a WAP.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 wirelessly transmits the print job to the printer. 4.2.3 Wireless profiles A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Wireless network location Profile Office at_work • Network name: office • Communication mode: infrastructure • Security: WPA • Authentication: WPA/PSK Home at_home • Network name: home • Communication mode: ad hoc • Security: WEP • Authentication: Open System When the laptop is being used at work, the person must set the wireless profile to at_work in order to connect to the office network.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Example The printer is in an office with two wireless infrastructure networks. Each network has a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Note: In this example, both wireless networks have the same security settings. 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 network_2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer The laptop cannot communicate with the printer. The laptop is reconfigured for network_1 The laptop's network name (SSID) settings have been reconfigured for network_1. The laptop is able to communicate with the printer and is ready to send print jobs to network_1. The laptop and the printer can communicate. 4.2.5 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • WEP • Open system Ad hoc networks (wireless direct-connect) • WEP • Open system Wireless security basics For more information about wireless security, see the authentication and encryption page. 4.2.6 Authentication and encryption Wireless security is a complex and developing topic. This page gives a brief overview of the basics involved in making a wireless network secure. In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two strategies: authentication and encryption.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Authentication type Description Shared Key Devices use a shared master secret to identify themselves as authorized members of the network. WPA/PSK Devices use a single pre-shared key (PSK) to identify themselves as authorized members of the network and to generate an encryption key. Benefits Limitations Convenient to use in conjunction with WEP, since a WEP key can serve as the shared authentication key. All devices must have the key.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Encryption type Description Benefits Limitations All devices must have the key. WEP encryption Devices on a network share a Simplest strategy password, called a that provides WEP key to encode encryption. and decode data. The WEP key does not change automatically. AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a U.S. government sponsored encryption method that uses a complex Since the algorithm called encryption key Rijndael.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 same WPA settings as the printer will be able to communicate with the printer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 authentication and encryption page. WEP encodes the data sent across the network making the data unintelligible to eavesdroppers.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 1. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. Click the Networking tab. 3. Under Connections, click Wireless (802.11). 4. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button, and then follow the onscreen instructions 5. After configuring the printer, close the EWS. 4.2.9 Open system A wireless network that does not use any authentication or encryption method is referred to as an open system.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer State of the Wireless Status light Printer status Able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. On Is not able to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Off Receiving data.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer The Signal Strength indicator shows the strength of the radio signal that the printer is receiving. When all bars are illuminated, the signal is strong. When no bars are illuminated, the signal is weak. 4.2.12 Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: • Print an HP Report page • Reset the printer to the factory defaults 1. Report Page button 4.2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Status of the icon Status of the printer network connection Not connected to an Ethernet network or a wireless network. Off 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 whenever the wireless radio is powered on and enabled. The wireless radio automatically turns off when the printer is powered off or unplugged from a power source.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 radio Follow these steps to re-enable the wireless radio: 1. Verify that the printer is powered on and is idle. 2. Press and hold down the Report Page button. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 General information applies to both Ethernet and wireless networks: Item Meaning The printer's network status: Network Status • Ready: The printer is ready to print.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Item Meaning DNS Server The IP address of the printer's domain name server. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. This setting does not apply to the printer. The printer's mDNS service name on the network. mDNS Admin Password This name is used by Apple Rendezvous to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server is password protected. • Set: A password is required.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Item Meaning The strength of the 802.11 radio signal the printer is receiving: Signal Strength (1-5 highest) • 1 through 5: 5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. • Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is disabled. One of several pre-set frequencies at which 802.11b-enabled devices communicate in order to reduce interference. Channel The number of channels available varies by country/region.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet networks, wireless connections, and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Number of packets sent without error. Total Packets Transmitted This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Number of packets received without error. Total Packets Received PictBridge Status PictBridge Last Error This item may be requested by HP Service and Support.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 the printer's IP address (for example: http://192.168.1.1) in the browser's address box to open the embedded Web server.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Option Default setting EWS administrator password [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings: 1. Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. Press and hold down the Report Page button. 3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times. 4. Release the Report Page button. 4.2.18 Networking glossary numbers 10/100 Base-T: A technical term for Ethernet.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer AutoIP: A process by which a device on a network automatically assigns an IP address to itself. b BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address of a BOOTP server on the network, and a file to be loaded into memory to boot the machine. This enables the device to boot without requiring a hard or floppy disk drive.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 on the network. The printer's host name appears on the HP Report page. Use the host name to open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). Hub: A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet network.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer n Network name: A network name is an alphanumeric, case-sensitive character string that provides basic access control to a wireless network. A network name is also known as a “Service Set Identifier (SSID).” p Packet: A message sent from one device on a network to other devices on the network. Protocol: A language that devices on a network use to communicate with each other. A popular network protocol is TCP/IP. r RJ-45: The type of plug at the end of an Ethernet cable.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 bits of the key are provided automatically.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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, switches, and routers On an Ethernet network, devices, such as computers and printers, are each connected to a network hub, switch, or router.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called a protocol. The printer is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol called TCP/IP. IP address Each device on a network identifies itself with a unique IP address. Most networks use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to automatically assign IP addresses. Internet connections Networks may or may not be connected to the Internet.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway In this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as a gateway between the network and the Internet. Shared internet connection with a PC acting as a gateway In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. A computer on the network acts as the gateway between the network and the Internet.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Ethernet network without an Internet connection In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. Devices use AutoIP to obtain IP addresses. 4.3.3 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 printer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Note: The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable is connected to the printer. 5. Do one of the following: State of the Link light Task On 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 cable. 6. Print an HP Report page. 7.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 process. Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on the same subnet.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer State of the Link light State of the printer Off 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 printer Flashing Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. Off Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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-enabled camera, you do not need a computer to print digital photographs. Just plug the camera into the printer's PictBridge port. 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 to print photos from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. Load photo paper into the printer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 batteries or connect it to a power supply. Connection light is on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 rather than the In tray. Configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory Follow these steps to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory: 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 management • Use the gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos. • Print black-and-white photos. • Print to the edges of the photo paper with borderless printing.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 1. Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph. 2. Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast. 3. Digital flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. 4. SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Note: Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the Maximum dpi print quality setting in order to enhance color matching and detail in the photo. Follow these steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. 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. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 click OK. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. 6.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 4. Select the appropriate print setting for the photo that you want to print. 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your computer monitor. Follow these steps to specify advanced color settings: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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-management option that is selected. Follow these steps to select a color-management option: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 color photo in black and white Follow these steps to print a color photo in black and white: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in the printer paper tray.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 multiple photos, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. Set the following options as appropriate: • HP digital photography options • Advanced color settings • Color management • Grayscale quality 4.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 6.18 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 photo paper type • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper widthguide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Banners Iron-on transfers Booklets Posters Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips. Printer software Learn about the printer software.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 7.1 Email Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the 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 tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 7.2 Letters Guidelines • Learn how to add a watermark to the letter. • For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • Print quality • Paper source 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. 7.3 Documents Guidelines • Learn how to add a watermark to your document. • Learn how to print the first page of the document on a different paper type. • Save paper with two-sided printing. • For draft documents, use Fast/economical printing.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing or Presentation printing, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper size: The appropriate paper size • Paper type: Automatic or Plain paper 3. Select the following print settings as appropriate: • Print quality • Paper source • Two-sided printing 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, then select the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate envelope size • Type is: Automatic or Plain paper 3. 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. 7.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 facing down and one of the short sides pointing towards the printer, into In tray and to the right. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place brochure 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 tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 cards. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise 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. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, then align the edges. 5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 7.8 Transparencies Guidelines • For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 7.9 Labels Guidelines • Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. • Use only full sheets of labels. • Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 sheets of labels (use only lettersize or A4-size sheets). Preparing to print 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 • Grayscale printing 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate paper size • Type is: The appropriate paper type • Source is: Upper tray 3. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the 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 tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 7.12 Posters Guidelines • After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, and then tape the sheets together. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate size • Source is: Upper tray • Type is: Automatic or Plain paper 3. Click the Finishing tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Poster printing: 2 x 2, 4 sheets, 3 x 3, 9 sheets, 4 x 4, 16 sheets, or 5 x 5, 25 sheets 4. Click the Basics tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 5.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 1. Unattached edge 5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper. Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer when printing a banner. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: Letter or A4 • Source is: Upper tray • Type is: HP Banner Paper 3. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide. 4. Place iron-on transfer paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the In tray. 5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. • Print collated copies. Same money • Use Fast/economical printing. • Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. • Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 8.1.1 General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print quickly. • Documents • E-mail 8.1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • Panoramic borderless photo 8.1.3 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 8.1.4 Two-sided, duplex, printing Print two-sided documents to save paper. • Manual two-sided printing • Automatic two-sided printing 8.1.5 Presentation printing Use Presentation printing to high-quality documents, including: • Transparencies • Brochures • Letters 8.1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 creating the print task, simply select it when printing on envelopes rather than setting each of the print settings separately.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 task in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and then click Save. The print task quick set is added to the drop-down list.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. • Lower, then upper: prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 show me this message again. 4. Click OK to save the new default print settings. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 setting is required when printing the first page of a document on a different paper type. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Follow these steps to print collated copies: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Basics tab. 3. Type the number of copies that you want to print in the Copy count box. 4. Select the Collate check box. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Note: You can also use the two-sided printing print task quick sets for automatic two-sided printing.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 side of the page is printed. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 3. Select the Print on both sides check box. 4. Select the Automatic check box. 5. Select the Preserve layout check box. 6. Select the Flip pages up check box. 7. 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 side of the page is printed.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Binding type Select the type of binding that you want for the two-sided document, and then follow the steps for that binding: Book binding Tablet binding Note: Book binding is the most common type of binding. Book binding Follow these steps to print a two-sided document with a book binding: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then click Two-sided, duplex, printing. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 5. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload the printed pages, with the printed side facing up. 6. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages. Tablet binding Follow these steps to print a two-sided document with a tablet binding: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Finishing tab.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 the printed pages, with the printed side facing up according to the document's orientation: • Portrait • Landscape 8. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 3. In the Pages per sheet drop-down list, click the number of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper. 4. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the sheet of paper, select the Print page borders check box. 5. Select a layout for each sheet of paper from the Page order is drop-down list. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 Printing to cancel the print job. Adjust the print settings as needed before trying to print the document. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 type Paper/Quality Note: Type is You do not need to set the paper type on both tabs. 4. Click Automatic in the drop-down list. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 a higher print quality than FastDraft. • Normal: provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most documents.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 3. Click Print document on, and then select the target paper size from the dropdown 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 on the target paper size. Click Scale to fit. Print the document at its original size on the selected Do not click Scale to fit. paper size. 5.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 and graphics. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.15 Watermarks Watermarks appear as background printing on documents.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 create or change a watermark: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The Watermark Details dialog box appears. 4.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 brochure paper. For instructions about printing a borderless photo, see the borderless photo page. Guidelines • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 not select Automatic. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Printing Follow these steps to print a document with a different first page: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select the Use different paper for check box. 4. Click First page. 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 dialog box to print on a special paper size. Note: Use the Custom paper size dialog box to create borderless panoramic paper sizes.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 each of the boxes. 6. Click the unit of measurement: Inches or Millimeters. 7. Click Save to save the custom paper size. 8. Click OK to exit the Custom paper size dialog box. 8.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper source Paper/Quality Source is Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 displays useful information. 9.1 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 job, click Cancel print. To close the Device Status window, click Close window.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 • Maintaining the printer body • Printer toolbox 10.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printer is turned on. 2. Load a stack of letter-size or A4-size plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. Open the printer cover. 4.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1. Do not touch the copper strips 7.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 automatically prints a calibration page. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To align the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Device. 4. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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, 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector. Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 10.10 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 10.11 Printer toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer performance. Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks: • Clean the print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Calibrate color • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To use the tools, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 • Printer lights are on or flashing • Document prints slowly • PictBridge problems • If you continue to have problems 11.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 connected to the network. Activity light Follow these steps if the Link light is on, but the printer does not print: 1. Wait until the printer is idle. 2. Try to reprint the document. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series 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 securely connected to the printer. • The network hub, switch, or router is on and working properly. • The computer that you are using is connected to the network. If you still cannot access the printer's EWS, then follow these steps: 1. Print an HP Report page. 2. Find the printer's IP address. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 wireless radio. Unplug the cable. • The printer is plugged in.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer State of the Wireless Status light Task The wireless radio is functioning but the printer and the computer cannot communicate. Does not flash • The printer's network settings do not match the settings for your network. Follow these steps. • The computer might be set to the wrong wireless profile. Follow these steps. • A personal software firewall might be blocking communication between the printer and the computer. Follow these steps.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Problem Solution One of these settings in the printer might be incorrect: • Communication mode • Network Name (SSID) • Channel (Ad hoc networks only) Follow these steps. • Authentication Type • Encryption • WPA 3. Reprint the document. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory defaults and use the printer software CD to reinstall the printer software.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer A personal software firewall is blocking communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from intrusion. However, the personal firewall might block communication between the computer and the printer. If you cannot communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. If you are still unable to communicate with the printer, then re-enable the firewall.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printer. 11.3 Printer is not printing Verify the following • The printer is connected to the power source. • The cable connections are secure. • The printer is turned on.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 the two latch handles on the rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. 3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 11.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 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 you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 1. Plastic tape • Consider selecting a higher print quality. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. • The print cartridges might be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. • The printer might be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. Reprint the document.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: Tab Setting Size is: The appropriate size Paper/Quality Type is: The appropriate photo paper type Print quality: Best Colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. Align the print cartridges using plain, white paper. 2. Reprint the photograph on photo paper. 3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 is in use.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 size that the photo is formatted for and the size of the paper that loaded in the printer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 not curled, then follow these steps: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Basic tab, and then click the Advanced features button.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 guides so that they fit firmly against the edges of the paper. 3. Press the Resume button to continue printing. If the In tray or optional lower tray is empty 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is flashing There might be a paper jam Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash. 2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 3. Disconnect the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. 4.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site www.hp.com/ support.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 separately from an authorized HP dealer. For accessory part numbers, see the accessory supply list. Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region. 12.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. 12.1.1 Installing the duplexer Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to your printer: 1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. Note: Do not discard the rear access door.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 Enabling the duplexer Follow these step to enable the duplexer: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click the Configuration tab. 3. Click Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module or Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with small paper tray, and then click Apply. 4. Click OK in the confirmation box that appears. 5.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Printing Load paper in the printer paper tray, and then follow these steps to print a booklet automatically: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then select Two-sided, duplex, printing from the drop-down list. 3. From the Print on both sides drop-down list, select one of the following binding options: • Left edge booklet • Right edge booklet 4.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the duplexer, and then remove it from the printer. Warning: Remove the duplexer before opening it when clearing a paper jam.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer. 6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer. Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected The printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer. Print a single sided document, and then print the two-sided document. The option for using the duplexer will appear in the printer software.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • Flip pages up is not selected for binding along the side (book binding). • Flip pages up is selected for binding along the top (tablet binding). For more information, see two-sided printing. Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions. 12.1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) • 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) • 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 to 400 sheets. It is useful for high-volume printing and for occasions when you want to use the In tray for special media such as letterhead paper, but still have plain paper readily available.
HP Deskjet 6800 series 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 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 steps to set the paper size: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Slide the paper-width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 slots 3. Tilt the fence back until it locks into place Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width fence to LTR. 4. Set the paper-length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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. 4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it locks into place.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 12.2.3 Printing a different first page with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Guidelines The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, but can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The accessory is not available in all countries/regions. Load paper 1. Load the paper for the body of the document in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. 2. Load the paper for the first page in the In tray.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 that you want, and then click OK. Do not print the document in reverse order. 12.2.4 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 mm A5: 148 x 210 mm B5: 182 x 257 mm 12.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware device that contains a rear tray for small media and a duplexer for two-sided printing on both full-size and small media.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 the printer rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. Do not discard the rear access door.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 12.3.2 Printing postcards Guidelines • Use only cards that meet the specifications for the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. For more information, see the Auto TwoSided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications. • When printing a large number of cards, remove the printed material from the printer's Out tray about halfway through the print job. • Do not exceed the maximum capacity for the rear tray: 100 cards. Preparing to print 1.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Postcard printing, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Paper Type: Plain paper • Paper Source: Rear tray • 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. 12.3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Preparing to print 1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left. 2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the photo paper. The side of the photo paper to be printed on should face outward. Note: If the photo paper has a tear-off tab, the tab must point up rather than leading into the printer. 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • Print quality: Normal, Best, or Max dpi • Paper size: The appropriate photo paper size • Paper source: Rear tray • Paper type: The appropriate photo paper type • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. Set the following options as appropriate: • HP digital photography options • Advanced color settings • Color management • Grayscale quality 4. Click OK to print the photographs.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Size is: The appropriate envelope size • Type is: The appropriate paper type • Source is: Rear tray 3. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the accessory, and then remove it from the printer.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected The printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer. Print a single sided document, and then print the two-sided document. The option for using the duplexer will appear in the printer software. If the option for the duplexer still does not appear, then verify that the following conditions exist: • The duplexer is attached to the printer. • The duplexer is enabled in the printer software.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions. 12.3.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer • A6, 105x148 mm • L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab • Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in • Envelopes: • No. 10 Envelope, 4.12x9.5 in • Japanese envelope No. 4, 90x205 mm • Hagaki: • Hagaki, 100x148 mm Tray capacities: • Photo paper: • 4x6, L size: Up to 80 sheets • Panoramic: Up to 5 sheets • Hagaki: • Photo: Up to 80 cards • Cards: • 4x6: Up to 100 • A6: Up to 100 • Envelopes: • No. 10: Up to 20 • Japanese envelope No.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 your country/region, and then select Buy or Shopping. 13.2 USB cables Note: The availability of supplies varies by country/region. C6518A HP USB A-B 2 M cable 13.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 printing media that can be used with your printer • Print speeds and resolutions • Power requirements 14.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 materials and damage rates. Plastic parts: All major plastics and plastic parts are marked according to international standards.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in electronics. Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of the print cartridge by weight.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer 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 used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Note: For great results use HP products.
