HP Deskjet 6127 User Manual

hp deskjet 6120 series printer

notices

notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user's guide

special features

getting started

printer features buttons and lights paper trays plain paper tray print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) connectivity

printing

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+

printing digital photographs printing a document two-sided printing using the automatic paper-type sensor selecting between paper trays plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media photographs greeting cards posters banners iron-on transfers

maintenance

replacing print cartridges aligning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges maintaining print cartridges maintaining the printer body refilling print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing using the hp inkjet utility

troubleshooting

checking the print cartridge status printer is not printing problems with printouts

printer lights are flashing or on printer is too slow two-sided printing problems

specifications

printer specifications two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications hp 250-sheet plain paper tray specifications minimum system requirements environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices

ethernet connection

ethernet lights network configuration page printer's internal web page ethernet basics connecting the printer to an ethernet network installing the printer software on a networked computer troubleshooting resetting the printer to the factory default configuration ethernet glossary

index

notices

● notices and acknowledgements

● terms and conventions

● accessibility

● using the onscreen user's guide

notices and acknowledgements

hewlett-packard company notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material

including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

acknowledgements

Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

terms and conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.

terms

HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as the HP printer or printer.

symbols

The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Page Setup.

cautions and warnings

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example:

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 yourself or to others. For example:

Warning! Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

icons

A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example:

For great results use HP products.

A Printing instructions icon indicates that a description of print options is available in the onscreen user's guide. For example:

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS

X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

accessibility

For accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/.

using the onscreen user's guide

Use the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen user's guide:

● View Buttons: Click these buttons to change page views:

View the page in actual size

Fit the page in the window

Fit the page width in the window

● Zoom: Use to zoom in on a page

● Bookmarks: Click a bookmark to view a topic

● Navigation Buttons: Click these buttons to navigate:

Go to the first page of the document

Go backward one page

Go forward one page

Go to the last page of the document

Go to the previous view

Go to the next view

special features

Congratulations! The hp deskjet 6120 series printer is equipped with several exciting features:

HP's exclusive automatic two-sided printing (duplexer): Save paper by using the automatic

printer does all the work.

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray accessory: Add or change paper less often. This optional

tray increases paper capacity to 400 sheets or allows the printer to hold two different paper types at the same time.

long-lasting ink supply: Print more pages with the 42 ml black print cartridge and optional 38 ml tri-color print cartridge.

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor: Printing is automatically optimized for the type of

paper — plain, coated, transparency, or photo papers. This eliminates the need to change paper types in the printer driver.

duplexer to print on both sides of the paper, and, because it is automatic, the

print cancel button: Save paper and ink by cancelling print jobs quickly and easily — just press the X button on the printer.

built-in ethernet feature: need for an external print server.

The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with the printer via the built-in ethernet feature.

Connect the printer to an ethernet network without the

getting started

● printer features

● buttons and lights

● paper trays

● 250-sheet plain paper tray

● print cartridges

● automatic paper-type sensor

● two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)

● connectivity

printer features

The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.

1. buttons and lights

paper trays

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

1. print cartridges

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

1. Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer)

connectivity

buttons and lights

The printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.

1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light 3. Resume button and light 4. Power button and light

For a description of the ethernet lights on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer, click here .

cancel button

Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.

print cartridge status symbol and light

The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service or the printer top cover is open.

resume button and lights

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.

power button and light

The Power button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the Power button. The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.

Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off.

Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause printer failure.

paper trays

The printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. An optional 250-Sheet Plain

Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased

separately from an authorized HP dealer.

1. Out tray 2. In tray 3. 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

In tray

The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. The length and width guides adjust to the size of the media being used. The In tray door flips down for printing legal paper.

1. paper width guide 2. paper length guide 3. In tray door

To load a specific media type, see printing.

Out tray

Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. Raise the Out tray to load most paper sizes.

Remove the Out tray to load small media other than single envelopes and single cards.

The Out tray has a slot for single envelope and single card printing.

1. single envelope slot

Flip down the Out tray extension to prevent the paper from falling off the tray.

1. Out tray extension

250-sheet plain paper tray

An optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

The

duplexer must be attached to the printer in order for the printer to use the 250-

Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the duplexer is not attached to the printer, then use the

tray for printing.

250-sheet plain paper tray description

The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray has two parts.

1. base 2. lower tray

The lower tray has three size adjustments.

1. paper width guide 2. paper width fence 3. paper length guide

When changing the paper size in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, you must set all three size adjustments.

installing the 250-sheet plain paper tray

Install the duplexer before installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. The duplexer must be attached to the printer in order for the printer to use the 250-

Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

The printer sits on top of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Place the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray in the final location for the printer.

3. Carefully lift the printer and orient it above the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

4. Gently place the printer on top of the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

preparing to print with the 250-sheet plain paper tray

Preparing to print with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray involves these steps:

● set the paper size

● load paper in the tray

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available when printing from the 250Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

set the paper size

The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray can hold Letter, A4, Legal, Executive, and B5 sized paper.

To set the paper size, you must set all three size adjustments located on the lower tray. Follow these steps to set the paper size in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray:

1. Remove the lower tray from the base.

2. Slide the paper width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting.

1. align the arrows

Set the width to LTR to use legal-sized paper.

3. Set the paper width fence by carefully snapping it into the slots for the paper size.

The slots for letter width paper are in the sides of the lower tray. Set the width to LTR to use legal-sized paper.

1. tilt the fence forward 2. insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. tilt the fence back until it snaps into place

4. Set the paper length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size.

1. align the arrows

For legal-sized paper, pull the length guide out beyond the edge of the tray, load the paper, then slide the length guide against the edge of the paper.

load paper in the tray

If you are using a paper size different than the paper size last used in the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, then you must

set the paper size.

Follow these steps to load paper:

1. If necessary, remove the lower tray from the base.

2. Insert the paper into the lower tray.

3. Insert the lower tray into the base until it snaps into place.

print cartridges

The following print cartridges can be used with the printer:

● black print cartridge

● tri-color print cartridge

1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge

print cartridge selection

print cartridge

black

tri-color

For installation instructions, see For storage instructions, see For recycling instructions, see

For print cartridge ink capacity, see the information included in the print cartridge packaging.

selection number

maintaining print cartridges.

print cartridge recovery.

product number

hp 51645

hp c6578

replacing print cartridges.

automatic paper-type sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor provides better printing results, particularly when used with HP paper and media.

When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page of a document with a blue optical sensor light to determine the best paper type setting. Once determined, the page is printed.

For more information, see using the automatic paper-type sensor.

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available to be used for documents printed in Draft mode or from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

Caution! Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere with the

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)

The duplexer is a special hardware feature that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a page.

installing the duplexer

1. Push the two latch handles on the printer’s Rear Access Door toward each other, then remove the door.

Caution! Do not discard the Rear Access Door. In order to print, the duplexer or the Rear

Access Door must be attached to the printer.

2. Insert the duplexer in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place.

Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer.

printing with the duplexer

For instructions on printing two-sided documents with the duplexer, see two-sided

printing.

supported paper types

The duplexer only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media types,

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) specifications.

see

connectivity

The printer offers a number of options for connectivity, including:

● USB

● network

Not all options are available for all printer models.

USB

The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable.

For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer.

network

external wired network connection

● The printer can be connected directly to a computer on the network.

For instructions on connecting the printer directly to a computer on the network, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions.

● The printer can be connected to a network with an HP Jetdirect print server.

For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect print server, use the printer software CD and documentation that came with the HP Jetdirect print server.

The printer must be networked with a HP Jetdirect print server in order to communicate via Appletalk.

external wireless network connection

The printer can be connected to a network with an HP Jetdirect wireless external print server.

For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect wireless external print server, use the printer software CD and documentation that came with the HP Jetdirect wireless external print server.

built-in ethernet network connection

The built-in ethernet connection allows the printer to be connected to an ethernet network without the need for an external print server, such as an HP Jetdirect print server.

The built-in ethernet feature is available on the hp deskjet 6127 series printer. Only Macintosh computers that are running Mac OS 9.04+ or Mac OS X v10.1+ and that support TCP/IP can communicate with the printer via the built-in ethernet feature.

To view documentation for the built-in ethernet feature, click

here.

printing

Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:

● using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

● using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+

Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions:

● printing a document

● printing digital photographs

● two-sided printing

● using the automatic paper-type sensor

● selecting between paper trays

Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions for printing:

● plain paper

● envelopes

● transparencies

● labels

● index cards and other small media

● photographs

● greeting cards

● posters

● banners

● iron-on transfers

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software to perform the following tasks:

● choosing the printer

● printing from the computer's desktop

● checking the printer status

● using the page setup dialog box

● using the print dialog box

● viewing and changing the status of a print job

Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X v10.1+ feature that allows applications built for Mac OS 9.04+ to run on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.04+ interface.

choosing the printer

Setting the printer as your computer's default printer will automatically route all print jobs to that printer.

You can select another printer for a particular document; however, switching printers may affect a document's formatting and pagination. If you select a printer, always check the document for changes in formatting and pagination before printing.

setting up the printer

Follow these steps to set up the printer:

1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the HP printer icon in the left side of the Chooser dialog box.

3. Click the HP printer name in the right side of the Chooser dialog box. If the printer and computer are connected over AppleTalk, and the printer does not

appear in Chooser, click the Setup button, then select the correct printer type.

4. Close the Chooser.

For instructions on setting up the printer over an ethernet connection, click

here.

selecting a default printer

After setting up the printer with the Chooser, use one of the following methods to select it as the default printer:

● Click the menu bar printer icon at the top of the screen, then select the printer name.

● Click the control strip printer icon, then select the printer name.

● Click the desktop printer icon, then choose Set Default Printer from the Printing menu.

printing from the computer's desktop

Desktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at once or print a document that is formatted for a particular printer.

Use one of the following methods to print from the desktop:

● Drag the icons of the documents you want to print to the printer icon on the desktop.

● Select the icons of the documents you want to print, then select File > Print. Select the

options you want from the Print dialog box, then click the OK button.

Desktop printing is not supported in Mac OS X v10.1+ Classic.

checking the printer status

The printer desktop icon shows you the status of the printer.

icon meaning

Printer is idle and set as the default printer.

Printer is idle and not set as the default printer.

Printing on the default printer.

Printing stopped on the default printer.

Error on the default printer.

The printer driver is not available.

using the page setup dialog box

Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify a document's layout.

displaying the page setup dialog box

To display the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program used to create the document, then select File > Page Setup.

description

The following options are available on the Page Setup dialog box:

1. Menu: Choose one of the following:

❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ Application Attributes: To set print options specific to the application being used.

2. Page Size: Select the paper size.

3. Scaling: Reduce or enlarge a document image:

❍ Enter a number from 25-99 to reduce a document image. ❍ Enter a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image.

4. Orientation: Click the appropriate icon for the page orientation.

5. Mirror Image: Click to print a mirror image. This feature is useful when printing

iron-on

transfers.

6. Rotate 180º: Click to rotate the page image 180 degrees top to bottom (turns the original upside

down).

7. Two-Sided Safe Margins: Click to adjust page margins for two-sided printing.

using the print dialog box

Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document you are printing. The options displayed depend on the panel selected.

displaying the print dialog box

To display the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, then select File > Print.

menu and buttons

Use the menu and buttons for these functions:

1. Panel Menu: Toggles between General, Paper Type/Quality, Layout, Color, Digital Photography,

Background Printing, and an application-specific panel.

2. Settings Menu: Click to select one of the following:

❍ Select a pre-defined or Default set of print settings. ❍ Create or edit a set of print settings.

3. Preview: Click to see a preview of the printed document.

4. Cancel: Click to close the Print dialog box without printing.

5. OK: Click to print the document.

general

Use the General panel for these functions:

1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed.

2. Collate: Select to collate if printing multiple copies.

3. Print Back to Front: Select to print the last sheet first.

4. Pages: Choose one of the following:

❍ Click All to print the entire document. ❍ To print a range of pages, click From then enter the first page to print in the From: box

and the last page to print in the To: box.

5. Paper Source:

❍ Upper Tray: Prints from the upper tray. ❍ Lower Tray: Prints from the lower tray. ❍ Automatic: Prints from the lower tray if the upper tray is empty.

Select between paper trays.

paper type/quality

Use the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions:

1. Paper Group: Select the category of paper used, such as plain paper, or select Automatic to let

the printer select the paper-type setting.

2. Paper Type: Select the specific type of paper used. The available options vary according to the

Paper Group selected.

3. Quality: Quality of printout. There are five options to choose from: Draft, Fast Normal,

Normal, Best and High Resolution Photo. Best provides the best print quality at the slowest

printing speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft. Draft provides draft quality at the fastest printing speed. High Resolution photo is available for some photo papers.

4. Ink: Click to set the ink dry time and density.

layout

Select the Layout panel for page layout options:

1. Menu: Choose one of the following combinations:

❍ Multiple Pages Per Sheet/Pages Per Sheet: Select these options for most printing

jobs. You can choose the number of pages to appear on each sheet of paper: 1

(Normal), 2, 4, 6, 9, or 12 up.

❍ Booklet: Select Booklet to print a booklet, then select the size of paper to use. You can

print the booklet from left to right or right to left.

❍ ZoomSmart/Print On: Select ZoomSmart to scale from one paper size to another. For

example, to shrink a legal-size document to print on Letter/A4 paper.

❍ Tiling: Select to print one image on several sheets of paper. Use the Tiling Size option

to select how many pages to print the image on.

2. Print Border: If more than one page is being printed on a sheet of paper, select Print Border to

print a border around each page on the sheet.

3. Print Both Sides: Select for two-sided printing.

4. Binding: Click the icon for Book (binding at the side), or Tablet (binding at the top), when using

two-sided printing.

5. Manual/Automatic: Select Manual for manual two-sided printing. You can select Automatic

only if you have installed the optional

duplexer.

digital photography

For a description of the Digital Photography panel, see

color

Use the Color panel for these functions:

printing digital photographs.

1. Image: Choose one of the following:

❍ ColorSmart III: Prints optimum color quality. ❍ ColorSync: Prints using the ColorSync matching system. ❍ Grayscale: Prints in shades of gray. ❍ Black & White: Prints in black and white without shades of gray.

2. Saturation: Slide to adjust the color saturation.

3. Brightness: Slide to make the image lighter or darker.

4. Color Tone: Slide to adjust coolness and warmth.

background printing

Use the Background Printing panel for these functions:

1. Print In: Choose one of the following:

❍ Foreground: Faster printing. ❍ Background: Allows you to use the computer while the document prints.

2. Print Time: Choose one of the following:

❍ Urgent: Begin printing as soon as possible. ❍ Normal: Print job will be sent to queue and printed in order. ❍ Print at: Specify a date and time to print the document. ❍ Put document on hold: Hold the document in the desktop printer to print at a later

time.

viewing and changing the status of a print job

When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing.

displaying the print status dialog box

Double-click the hp printer icon on the desktop to display the Print Status dialog box.

using the print status dialog box

The following options are available on the Print Status dialog box:

1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, then click one of the following buttons to

control printing:

Pause a print job.

Restart printing.

Set the print time.

Delete a print job.

2. Column Titles: Click a column title to sort print jobs.

3. Print Queue: Select a print job, then drag it to a new position in the print queue.

using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+

The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer software, select one of the following topics:

● using the page setup dialog box

● using the print dialog box

● using print center

Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X v10.1+ feature that allows applications built for Mac OS 9.04+ to run on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.04+ interface. For more information, see

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic.

using the page setup dialog box

Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify a document's layout.

displaying the page setup dialog box

To display the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program used to create the document, then select

File > Page Setup.

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The following options are available on the Page Setup dialog box.

1. Settings: Choose one of the following:

❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ Application Attributes: To set print options specific to the application being used. ❍ Summary: To view the print settings for the document.

2. Format for: Select the printer name.

3. Paper Size: Select the paper size.

4. Orientation: Click the appropriate icon for the page orientation.

5. Scale: Reduce or enlarge a document image:

❍ Enter a number from 25-99 to reduce a document image. ❍ Enter a number from 101 to 500 to enlarge a document image.

using the print dialog box

Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document you are printing. The options displayed depend on the panel selected.

displaying the print dialog box

To display the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, then select File > Print.

menu and buttons

Use the menu and buttons for these functions:

1. Printer: If necessary, select the printer.

2. Presets: Select a group of saved print options.

3. Panel Menu: Toggles between

Sided Printing, an application-specific panel, and a summary of print settings for the document.

4. ?: Click to view Mac Help.

5. Preview: Click to see a preview of the printed document.

6. Cancel: Click to close the Print dialog box without printing.

7. Print: Click to print the document.

Copies and Pages, Layout, Output Options, Paper Type/ Quality, Two

copies and pages

Use the Copies and Pages panel for these functions:

1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed.

2. Collated: Select to collate if printing multiple copies.

3. Pages: Choose one of the following:

❍ Click All to print the entire document. ❍ To print a range of pages, click From then enter the first page to print in the From: box and

the last page to print in the to: box.

layout

Use the Layout panel for these functions:

1. Pages per Sheet: Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper.

2. Layout Direction: Select the option for how multiple pages are arranged on a sheet of paper.

3. Border: Select the border to appear around each page.

output options

Use the Output Options panel for these functions:

1. Save as File: Select to print to file.

2. Format: Select either PDF or PS (PostScript).

paper type/quality

Use the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions:

1. Paper: Click to select the following options:

❍ Paper Type: Select the paper type desired or select automatic to engage the Automatic

Paper-Type Sensor.

❍ Quality: Select one of the following print speed and quality options: Draft, Fast Normal,

Normal, Best and High Resolution. Best provides the best print quality at the slowest

selected).

❍ Color: Select the color setting.

2. Color Options: Click to set saturation, brightness, and color tone.

3. Digital Photo: See

printing digital photographs.

4. Ink: Click to set ink dry time and density.

5. Paper Source: Select between paper trays.

❍ Upper Tray: Prints from the upper tray. ❍ Lower Tray: Prints from the lower tray. ❍ Automatic: Prints from the lower tray if the upper tray is empty.

two sided printing

Use the Two Sided Printing panel for these functions:

1. Print Both Sides: Check this box to print a two-sided document.

2. Binding: Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding

Tablet binding

using print center

Use Print Center to:

● Manage available printers

● Select a default printer

● Add a printer

● Manage print jobs

displaying the print center

Follow these steps to display Print Center:

1. Click Applications in the Finder window.

2. Select the Utilities folder.

3. Select the Print Center icon.

managing available printers

Use Print Center to manage available printers:

1. Name Column: Click a printer name to select the printer.

2. Blue Bullet: Indicates default printer.

3. Delete: Select a printer, then click Delete to remove the printer from the computer.

4. Add Printer: See

adding a printer.

selecting a default printer

Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer:

1. Open Print Center. For instructions on opening Print Center, see

displaying print center.

2. Click the printer name.

3. Do one of the following:

❍ Select Printers > Make Default ❍ Press Command + d

A blue bullet appears next to the printer name to indicate that it is the default printer.

adding a printer

Select the method by which the printer is connected to the computer:

● USB

● Built-in ethernet feature (hp deskjet 6127 series only)

USB

Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer:

1. Open Print Center. For instructions on opening Print Center, see

displaying print center.

2. Click the Add Printer button. The Add Printer List dialog box appears.

3. Select USB from the pop-up menu.

4. Select the printer name from the printer list.

5. Click the Add button.

Built-in Ethernet

Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer:

1. Open Print Center. For instructions on opening Print Center, see

2. Click the Add Printer button. The Add Printer dialog box appears.

3. Select hp deskjet IP from the pop-up menu.

displaying print center.

The Discover Printer dialog box appears.

4. Click the Discover button.

When the printer is discovered, its name appears in the printer list.

If the printer cannot be discovered, then click here.

5. Select the printer name from the printer list.

6. Click the Add button.

7. Close Print Center.

managing print jobs

Use Print Center to manage print jobs.

1. Open Print Center. For instructions on opening Print Center, see

2. Select the printer. The print queue appears.

displaying the print center.

3. Click a print job to select it.

4. Use the buttons to manage the print job as desired:

❍ Delete: Cancels the selected print job. ❍ Hold: Pauses the selected print job. ❍ Resume: Restarts a paused print job.

printing digital photographs

The printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs. For printing instructions, select the appropriate option:

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac

OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

accessing the digital photography options

1. Open the

Print dialog box.

2. Select the Digital Photography panel.

using the digital photography options dialog box

Use the Digital Photography panel to set these options:

1. Use the Digital Photo tab to set these options:

❍ Contrast: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer

driver to automatically balance contrast.

❍ Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver

to automatically balance lightness and darkness.

❍ Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Automatic to allow the

printer driver to automatically balance sharpness.

❍ Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the

printer driver to automatically balance smoothing.

❍ SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images.

Mac OS X v10.1+

accessing the digital photo options

1. Open the

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Click the Digital Photo tab.

Print dialog box.

using the digital photo options

1. Use the Digital Photo tab to set these options:

❍ Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the

printer driver to automatically balance contrast.

❍ Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to

automatically balance lightness and darkness.

❍ Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Auto to allow the

printer driver to automatically balance sharpness.

❍ Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer

driver to automatically balance smoothing.

❍ SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images.

printing a document

For printing instructions, select the appropriate option:

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

The following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page layout and print options. The software program you are using may vary from the method described.

controlling page layout

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Page Setup to display the Page Attributes screen to select paper size, scaling, orientation, mirror image, rotate 180º, and Two-Sided Printing.

3. Click OK to save the page layout options.

selecting print options

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Print to display the Print dialog box.

3. Use the General panel to select the number of copies to print, which pages are to be printed, and the print order on this screen.

4. Select Paper Type/Quality to choose print quality options, paper group, paper type, ink density, and drying time.

5. Select Layout to choose multiple pages per sheet and two-sided printing.

6. Select Digital Photography to choose options for printing digital photographs.

7. Select Color to choose options for color, grayscale, black and white printing, and image and text resolution.

8. Select Background Printing to choose foreground or background print options and print time.

9. Click OK to print the document.

For a description of the Macintosh printer software, see

OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic.

using printer software with Mac

Mac OS X v10.1+

The following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page layout and print options. The software program you are using may vary from the method described.

controlling page layout

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Page Setup to display the Page Setup screen to select the printer, paper size, scaling, and orientation.

3. Click OK to save the page layout options.

selecting print options

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Print to display the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Copies and Pages panel to select the number of copies to print and which pages are to be printed.

4. Select Layout to choose multiple pages per sheet, layout order, and borders.

5. Select Output Options to save the file as a PDF or PostScript file.

6. Select Paper Type/Quality to choose print quality options, paper type, print mode, and digital photography options.

7. Select Two Sided Printing to print a two-sided document and choose the binding options.

8. Select Summary to view the print settings for the document.

9. Click Print to print the document.

For a description of the Mac OS X v10.1+ printer software, see

with Mac OS X v10.1+.

using printer software

two-sided printing

For printing instructions, select the appropriate option:

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a Mac OS X

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Use one of the following methods to print two-sided documents:

● automatic two-sided printing

● manual two-sided printing

automatic two-sided printing

To print two-sided documents automatically, the duplexer must be attached to the printer. The duplexer only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media types, see

printing accessory specifications.

two-sided

If you want to print a two-sided document on a media type not supported by the duplexer, see

two-sided printing.

manual

printing instructions

Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document:

1. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel.

2. Select Print Both Sides.

3. Select Automatic.

4. Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding

Tablet binding

5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK.

When the first side prints, the printer pauses while the first side of the printed page dries. Once dry, the second side of the page is printed and released.

For a description of the duplexer, see

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer).

manual two-sided printing

Use the manual two-sided printing feature if:

● The duplexer is not attached to the printer.

● You want to print a two-sided document on a media type the duplexer does not support.

rear access door

If the duplexer is not attached to the printer, then attach the Rear Access Door. The printer cannot feed paper unless either the Rear Access Door or duplexer is attached.

Push the Rear Access Door into place.

printing instructions

Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually:

1. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel.

2. Select Print Both Sides.

3. Select Manual.

4. Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding

Tablet binding

5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are

printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the even-numbered pages can be printed.

Book binding

Tablet binding

6. Reload the paper, then click Continue.

Mac OS X v10.1+

To print a two-sided document on a Mac OS X v10.1+ computer, the duplexer must be attached to the printer. If the duplexer is not attached to the printer, you cannot print a two-sided document.

1. Open the

2. Click the Paper Size menu, then select a two-sided paper size.

3. Click OK.

Page Setup dialog box.

4. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Two Sided Printing panel.

5. Select Print Both Sides.

6. Select the appropriate binding.

Book binding

Tablet binding

7. Change any other desired print settings, then click Print.

Manual two-sided printing is not available in Mac OS X v10.1+.

using the automatic paper-type sensor

availability

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is available to be used for documents printed from the

upper tray in any print quality mode other than Draft.

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not operational for documents printed in Draft mode or from the

For instructions on using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, select the appropriate option below:

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

—or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

turning on the automatic paper-type sensor

Open the

panel setting

General

Print dialog box and choose the following settings:

Source: Upper Tray or Automatic

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

Paper Type/Quality

If Automatic is selected as the paper tray, verify that the upper tray contains paper. If the upper tray is empty, the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not

operational for that print job.

Paper Group: Automatic Quality: Best, Normal, or Fast Normal

turning off the automatic paper-type sensor

Open the

panel setting

General Source: Lower Tray

Paper Type/Quality

Print dialog box and choose the following settings:

Paper Group: Any setting other than

Automatic

—or—

Quality: Draft

Mac OS X v10.1+

turning on the automatic paper-type sensor

Open the

Print dialog box and choose the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type: Automatic

Paper Type/Quality

If Automatic is selected as the paper tray, verify that the upper tray contains paper. If the upper tray is empty, the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not

operational for that print job.

Quality: Best, Normal, or Fast Normal Source: Upper Tray or Automatic

turning off the automatic paper-type sensor

Open the

Print dialog box and choose the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type: Any setting other than

Automatic

—or—

Paper Type/Quality

Quality: Draft

—or—

Source: Lower Tray

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS

X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

selecting between paper trays

An optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray may be included with your printer. If it is not included, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

printing instructions

Follow theses steps to choose between paper trays.

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic: Select the General panel. ❍ Mac OS X v10.1+: Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, then select

the Paper tab.

3. Select one of the following options in the Source box:

❍ Upper Tray: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, an Out of

Paper message appears.

❍ Lower Tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the lower

tray is empty, an Out of Paper message appears.

❍ Automatic: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, the printer

prints from the

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray. If the lower tray is empty,

an Out of Paper message appears.

4. Change any other desired print settings, then do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic: Click OK. ❍ Mac OS X v10.1+: Click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

plain paper

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides.

3. Do one of the following:

❍ For letter, executive, and B5 sized paper, place up to 150 sheets of

paper in the In tray.

-or-

❍ For legal-sized and A4 paper, flip down the In tray door, pull out the

paper length guide, then place up to 150 sheets of paper in the In tray.

4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

5. Lower the Out tray.

Plain paper can also be printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

printing on plain paper

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing on plain paper with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

panel setting

General

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Source: Upper Tray, Lower Tray, or Automatic

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

Paper Type/Quality

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing on plain paper with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. If necessary, open the scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size,

Paper Group: Automatic or Plain Paper

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Source: Upper Tray, Lower Tray, or Automatic

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

envelopes

Print a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the In

tray.

printing guidelines

● Never place more than 22 envelopes in the In tray at one time.

● Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows.

● Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed; envelopes with thick,

irregular, or curled edges; or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.

● Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray.

preparing to print a single envelope

1. Place the envelope with the flap side on the left and facing up into the single envelope slot.

2. Push the envelope forward until it stops.

1. flap

preparing to print multiple envelopes

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Place no more than 22 envelopes with the flap side on the left and facing up in the In tray.

4. Push the envelopes forward until they stop.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the envelopes.

6. Replace the Out tray.

printing the envelopes

If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

printing envelopes with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. Open the

panel setting

Page Attributes

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

Page Size: Appropriate envelope size Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet

Paper

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet

Paper is selected as paper group)

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing envelopes with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. Open the

panel setting

Page Attributes

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Source: Upper Tray

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X.

transparencies

printing guidelines

For great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to separate them, then align the edges.

4. Place no more than 30 transparency sheets in the In tray with the rough side down and the adhesive strip toward the printer.

5. Carefully push the transparencies forward until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the transparency sheets.

7. Lower the Out tray.

printing transparencies

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

printing transparencies with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or

orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Group: Automatic or Transparency Film

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Appropriate transparency film (if

Transparency Film is selected as paper group)

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the Out

tray.

printing transparencies with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size,

scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate

Paper Type/Quality

transparency film

Source: Upper Tray

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click Print. The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the Out

tray.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

labels

printing guidelines

● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.

● Use only full sheets of labels.

● Use only US letter-sized or A4-sized sheets of labels.

● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the

protective backing.

● Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels.

● Never place more than 30 sheets of labels in the In tray at one time.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, then align the label edges.

4. Load no more than 30 label sheets—label side down—in the In tray.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the sheets.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing labels

If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing labels with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter

Page Attributes

Orientation: Appropriate orientation

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Type/Quality

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet

Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet

Paper is selected as paper group)

Quality: Normal

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing labels with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. Open the

panel setting

Page Attributes

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Type: Automatic or appropriate label type Quality: Normal Source: Upper Tray

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

index cards and other small media

printing guidelines

Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For the printer's paper size specifications, see size specifications.

preparing to print a single index card

1. Place the card into the single envelope slot.

2. Push the card forward until it stops.

If printing on a card smaller than 4 in. x 6 in., load the card in the In tray rather than the single envelope slot.

preparing to print multiple index cards and other small media

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Align the card edges.

4. Place no more than 60 cards in the In tray.

5. Push the cards forward until they stop.

6. Slide the paper width guide firmly against the edges of the cards.

7. Slide the paper length guide all the way in, then slide the fine length guide firmly against the cards.

8. Replace the Out tray.

printing index cards and other small media

If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructions provided by the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing index cards and other small media with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Size: Appropriate card size

Page Attributes

Orientation: Appropriate orientation

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper, or Inkjet

Paper

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet

Paper is selected as paper group)

Quality: Normal

Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

Layout

Print Both Sides: Deselected for

unsupported card

sizes

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly

in the paper tray.

printing index cards and other small media with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

2. Click OK.

Paper Size: Appropriate card size Orientation: Appropriate orientation

3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper

Paper Type/Quality

Quality: Normal Source: Upper Tray

Layout Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

Two Sided Printing

Print Both Sides: Deselected for

sizes

unsupported card

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After selecting the print settings, click Print. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly

in the paper tray.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

photographs

printing guidelines

● The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed.

Take a digital picture, scan a photo, or have your local camera shop provide an electronic file of the photo.

● For best print quality use a High Resolution print setting and set the HP Digital

Photography options.

● Use hp photo papers for great results.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate them, then align the photo paper edges.

4. Place no more than 50 sheets of photo paper — printable side down — in the In tray.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the photo paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing photographs

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing photographs with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Size: Appropriate paper size

Page Attributes

Orientation: Appropriate orientation

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Type/Quality

Digital Photography

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Group: Automatic or Photo Paper Paper Type: Appropriate photo paper type (if Photo

Paper is selected as paper group) Quality: Best or High Resolution Photo

If desired for photo enhancement options (see

digital photography)

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing photographs with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. Open the

panel setting

Page Attributes

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Size: Appropriate paper size Orientation: Appropriate orientation

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Type: Appropriate photo paper type Quality: Best or High Resolution Photo

Paper Type/Quality

Digital Photo: If desired for photo enhancement

options (see

digital photography)

Source: Upper Tray

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

greeting cards

printing guidelines

● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.

● If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned

properly in the In tray.

● For great results, use hp greeting card paper.

preparing to print

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them.

4. Align the edges of the cards, then place no more than 5 cards in the In tray.

5. Push the cards forward until they stop.

6. Slide the paper width guide firmly against the edges of the cards.

7. Slide the paper length guide all the way in, then slide the fine length guide firmly against the cards.

8. Replace the Out tray.

printing greeting cards

If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing greeting with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

panel setting

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Group: Automatic or Greeting Cards

Paper Type/Quality

Layout Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the greeting cards are positioned

properly in the paper tray.

Paper Type: Appropriate greeting card type (if Greeting Cards is selected as paper group)

Quality: Normal

printing greeting cards with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, paper size,

scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper

Paper Type/Quality

Quality: Normal Source: Upper Tray

Layout Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After selecting the print settings, click Print. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the greeting cards are positioned

properly in the paper tray.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

posters

printing guidelines

Poster printing is not available in Mac OS X v10.1+.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the sheets to separate them, then align the edges.

4. Place the paper in the In tray.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Posters can be printed on plain paper from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray.

printing posters

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the page size, scaling, or orientation.

2. Open the

panel setting

General

Paper Type/Quality

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Source: Upper Tray, Lower Tray, or Automatic

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet

Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet

Paper group is selected)

Print Quality: Normal

Multiple Page Per Sheet Menu: Tiling

Layout

Tiling Size: 2, 3, or 4

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

5. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together.

For a description of available print options, see Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X

Classic.

banners

printing guidelines

Use hp banner paper for great results.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove and discard any perforated strips.

4. Place the banner paper in the In tray with the unattached edge of the paper facing the printer.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray, then verify that the Out tray extension is not extended.

Do not extend the Out tray extension when printing banners.

printing banners

If your software program includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing banners with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: A4 Letter Banner or US Letter Banner

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Type/Quality

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain Paper or Inkjet

Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet

Paper group is selected)

Quality: Normal

printing banners with Mac OS X v10.1+

1. Open the

panel setting

Page Attributes

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Size: A4 Letter Banner or US Letter Banner

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Quality: Normal Source: Upper Tray

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After selecting the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, or Mac OS X Classic or Mac OS X v10.1+.

iron-on transfers

printing guidelines

● When printing a document with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are

horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen.

● Use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the iron-on transfer paper to separate them, then align the edges.

4. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the In tray with the printable side down.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the transfer paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing iron-on transfers

If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.04+ —or— I am using a Mac OS 9.04+ application on a

Mac OS X v10.1+ computer

I am using an application built for Mac OS X v10.1+

printing iron-on transfers with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter

Page Attributes

Mirror Image: Selected

Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X v10.1+

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

panel setting

General Source: Upper Tray

Paper Type/Quality

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

Paper Group: Automatic or Plain Paper Quality: Normal

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HP Deskjet 6127 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

table of contents

notices

notices and acknowledgements

terms and conventions

accessibility

using the onscreen user's guide

special features

getting started

printer features

buttons and lights

paper trays

250-sheet plain paper tray

print cartridges

automatic paper-type sensor

connectivity

printing

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.04+, and Mac OS X Classic

using printer software with Mac OS X v10.1+

printing digital photographs

printing a document

two-sided printing

using the automatic paper-type sensor

selecting between paper trays

plain paper

envelopes

transparencies

labels

index cards and other small media

photographs

greeting cards

posters

banners

iron-on transfers