HP (Hewlett-Packard) 6600 series manual

1 HP Deskjet 6600 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 • [...]

2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Built-in networking capabilities : Connect to a wired 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 cartrid[...]

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[...]

1. Buttons and lights 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) HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 4[...]

1. Rear USB port 2. Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray 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 print[...]

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

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

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 p[...]

Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. Out tray 2. Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small photos, and cards. Raise the Out tray to load paper. HP Deskjet 6[...]

To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop. 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 extens[...]

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

3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comfortably go. Note: If the photo paper touches the back of the paper tray, you have pushed the feeder in as far as it needs to go. 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/envelop[...]

3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. Print the postcard . 3.6 Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 13[...]

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

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

Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available for documents that are printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto Two- Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray . HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 16[...]

4 Connecting to the printer • Connecting to a digital camera • USB • Wired Ethernet networking • Ethernet basics • Ethernet network examples • Installing the printer on an Ethernet network • Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network • Installing the printer software • Ethernet lights • Report Page button • Network light ?[...]

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

1. RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called a protocol . The printer is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol called TCP/IP . Each device on a network identifies itself with a unique IP address. Most networks use a software tool, such as DHCP or Aut[...]

4.2.2 Ethernet network examples These are some common Ethernet network configurations: 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 networ[...]

Caution: HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway to manage your network's Internet access in order to limit exposure to viruses and guard against unwanted entry. 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[...]

Note: Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN or Uplink . 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of 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. [...]

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 prin[...]

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 No[...]

1. Report Page button 4.2.8 Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Status of the light Status of the printer network connection On Connected to an Ethernet network. Off Not connected to an Ethernet network. HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 25[...]

4.2.9 HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes befo[...]

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

Item Meaning Link Config The network link configuration: • 10T-Full • 10T-Half • 100TX-Full • 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information does not apply to the HP Deskjet 6600 series printer. The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet networks and PictBridge connections: Item Meaning Total Packets[...]

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

Resetting the printer to its factory default settings will clear all the settings from the printer's memory for your network. This should only be done as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. Also, resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases the embedded Web server (EWS) administrator password. Resetting the printer [...]

Ethernet : A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks. Ethernet cable : There are two types of Ethernet cables. A straight-through cable is the most common and is used to connect devices on a network to a hub or router. A crossover cable is used to connect two devices that have Ethernet ports but that are not hubs or router[...]

Mb/s (megabits per second) : The measure for the rate at which a network functions. For example, 1 Mb/s equals 1,000,000 bits per second (or 125,000 bytes per second). mDNS : As an alternative to a Domain Name Server, a device issues a Multicast Domain Name Server (mDNS) notification to provide information regarding its service. The notification in[...]

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[...]

• A PictBridge-compatible camera • A digital camera USB cable Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Printing Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. Load photo paper into the printer. For instructions about loading photo paper, select one of the foll[...]

After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you can print your photos. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer matches the setting on your camera. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera. 5.3 PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not p[...]

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[...]

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

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 y[...]

• 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 cartrid[...]

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 dri[...]

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 Paper/Quality tab. 3. Click Maximum dpi in the Print quality drop-down list.[...]

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

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

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

4. Adjust the following settings as appropriate: • General color settings : Adjust the Saturation , Brightness , and Color tone to affect how overall colors are printed. • Specific color settings : Adjust the Cyan , Magenta , Yellow , and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. 5. After specifying the color se[...]

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

The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle. For[...]

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

Handling • Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality. • Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, use photo paper that is not c[...]

2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Verify that the photo paper is flat. If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions . 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be p[...]

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

Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-borderless as the type of document, and then select the following opt[...]

Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Verify that the photo paper is flat. If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions . 5.[...]

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace 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. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo pr[...]

6.18 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri- color print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhanci[...]

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

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 width-[...]

7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Banners Iron-on transfers 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[...]

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 paper- length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Sl[...]

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 pap[...]

3. Select the following print settings as appropriate: • 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. • [...]

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[...]

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 c[...]

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.[...]

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. Printin[...]

• For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. • 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 gr[...]

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 pul[...]

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 e[...]

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 pri[...]

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 setting[...]

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 paper- length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the pa[...]

• Right edge booklet 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . 5. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below. 6. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 7.12 Posters Guidelines[...]

2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the [...]

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper- length guide. 4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached ed[...]

7.14 Iron-on transfers Guidelines • Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. • When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. • Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. [...]

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 • Source is : Upper Tray • Type is : HP Iron-on Transfer • Print Quality : Normal or Best 3. Click the Basics tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Orientation : M[...]

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

• Large borderless photo • Small borderless photo • Panoramic borderless photo 8.4 Photo printing-with white borders Select the appropriate option: • Large photo with a white border • Small photo with a white border • Panoramic photo with a white border 8.5 Two-sided, duplex, printing Print two-sided documents to save paper. • Manual [...]

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

3. Click OK . Note: To restore default print settings, click Default print settings in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK . Creating a print task quick set Follow these steps to create a print task quick set: Note: The printer software can save up to 25 print task quick sets. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select [...]

3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper source Paper/Quality Source is Note: You do not need to set the paper source on both tabs. 4. Select one of the following options in the drop-down list: • Upper tray : prints from the In tray. • Lower tray : prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. [...]

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 sa[...]

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 [...]

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 . 8.15 Automatic two-sided printing To print a two-sided docu[...]

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 pri[...]

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 [...]

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 p[...]

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 Shortc[...]

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 6600 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 [...]

8.17 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use printer software 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 of a document on a single sheet of paper: 1. Open the Printer Pr[...]

8.18 Print preview To save time and money when printing, preview the document on your computer before printing it. If the print preview does not look the way that you want it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to your document. Follow these steps view a preview of a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2[...]

8.19 Selecting a paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that you are printing on, particularly when used with HP paper and media. Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor cannot be used for documents that are printed from the 250-Sheet[...]

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

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

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 th[...]

• 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 Pr[...]

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

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 se[...]

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[...]

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

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: [...]

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 Acce[...]

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 Prin[...]

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. Document properties : Information about the curren[...]

• 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 th[...]

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 •[...]

1. Selection number label 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 p[...]

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 el[...]

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 pri[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 fabr[...]

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 c[...]

• 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 6600 series printer 118[...]

11 Troubleshooting • Ethernet problems • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Banners are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Printer lights are on or flashing • Document prints slowly ?[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems. For more information, see printer lights are on or flashing . Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Use one of these methods for solving the conflict: • Attach th[...]

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

The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are loaded in the printer. For example, photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing. Printer will not feed paper Try one or more of the following solutions: • Reduce[...]

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

Note: If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward More to avoid smearing the ink. 5. Click OK , and then click OK again. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. In the Type is field, select an appropriate paper type. Do not select Automatic . 11.6 Document is misprinted Text and images are m[...]

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

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 preventin[...]

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

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 preventin[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Ink smears Use HP Photo Paper. Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. If the paper is not curled, then follow these steps: 1. Open the P[...]

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

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 Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam . Print cartridge status light is on or flashing Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink . If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing [...]

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

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

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[...]

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 eac[...]

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 T[...]

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:[...]

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 open[...]

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. If[...]

• 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[...]

• 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 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 medi[...]

4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray. 12.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Two parts The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. Base 2. Lower tray The lower tray has three size adjusters. HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 146[...]

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

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-w[...]

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 loc[...]

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 i[...]

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 prin[...]

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 contain[...]

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[...]

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 Two- Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications . • When printing a large number of cards, remove the printed material from the printer's Out tra[...]

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'[...]

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 gui[...]

• Print quality : Normal or Best • 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 qua[...]

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 [...]

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 r[...]

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. Option for two-sided printing cannot be selecte[...]

For a list of supported media types and sizes, see the specifications for your duplexer: • Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory • Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer . Binding margin is in the wrong place 1. Open [...]

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

• 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 10 • Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 10 HP Deskjet 6600 series printer 163[...]

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 [...]

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 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 materials and damage rates. Plastic parts: All major pl[...]

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. Depend[...]

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 wa[...]

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 informat[...]