HP Deskjet 6620 User Manual
HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide
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To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:
• Notices
• Special features
• Getting started
• Connecting to the printer
• Printing photos from a digital camera
• Printing photos from a computer
• Printing other documents
• Printing tips
• Printer software
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Optional accessories
• Specifications
• Supplies
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2 Notices
• Notices and acknowledgements
• Terms and conventions
2.1 Notices and acknowledgements
Hewlett-Packard company notices
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is
prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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.
PictBridge is a trademark of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
© 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
2.2 Terms and conventions
The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.
Terms
The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer or printer.
Cautions, warnings, and notes
A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other
equipment. For example:
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Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical
connections.
A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example:
Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of
children.
A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example:
Note: For great results use HP products.
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3 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 cartridge has run out of ink.
• Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button.
• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print
up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.
• Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and
cards by using the borderless printing feature.
• Digital photo printing: Use the enhanced digital photo printing capabilities.
• Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print
cartridge.
• Direct camera printing: Use the PictBridge port on the front of the printer to print
photographs directly from a digital camera.
• Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic Two-
Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.
• Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: Purchase
a Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray to print two-
sided documents automatically and load small media from the back of the
printer.
• Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250-
Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling
capability.
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4 Getting started
For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.
Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature:
• Buttons and lights
• Print Cartridge Status lights
• Paper trays
• Photo/envelope feeder
• Print cartridges
• Ink-backup mode
• Automatic Paper Type Sensor
• PictBridge port
For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.
4.1 Printer features
The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.
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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)
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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)
4.2 Buttons and lights
Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart
a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.
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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 turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.
The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using
a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer
on and off can cause printer failure.
Print Cancel button
Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
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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.
4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights
The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges.
Status of the Print Cartridge Status lights Status of the print cartridges
On and solid Low on ink
Flashing Service required
1. Print Cartridge Status lights
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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.
4.4 Paper trays
The printer has two paper trays:
• In tray
• Out tray
In tray
The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed.
1. In tray
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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.
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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 extension into the Out tray.
4.5 Photo/envelope feeder
Use the photo/envelope feeder to print the following documents:
• Envelopes
• Photos
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• 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 the photo/envelope feeder to print a single photo:
1. Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed
on facing down.
2. Gently push the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go
without bending.
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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/envelope feeder with the side to be printed
on facing down.
2. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go
without bending.
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3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go.
4. Print the postcard.
4.6 Print cartridges
Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer.
1. Black
2. Tri-color
3. Photo
4. Gray photo
Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.
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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 photographs, remove the black print cartridge and
use a gray photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge.
Replacing print cartridges
When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.
You can find the selection number in these places:
• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are
replacing.
1. Selection number label
• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
• HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies
panel.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation
page.
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4.7 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 affects the quality of printed
documents.
Installed print cartridge Result
Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
Gray photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the gray
photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.
Exiting ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode.
To install a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.
4.8 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor
The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the appropriate print
settings for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media.
When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page
of a document with a red optical sensor light to determine the best paper-type
setting. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is printed.
Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere with the
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.
To use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see the paper-type selection page.
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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.
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5 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
• HP Report page
• Embedded Web server (EWS)
• Resetting the printer to the factory default settings
• Networking glossary
5.1 USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster
that came with the printer.
5.2 Wired Ethernet networking
For setup information, click one of the following options:
• Ethernet basics
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• 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
• Troubleshooting
• Glossary
5.2.1 Ethernet basics
The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to
a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server.
To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation
instructions.
Hardware
Hubs, switches, and routers
On an Ethernet network, devices, such as computers and printers, are each
connected to a network hub, switch, or router.
Hubs, switches, and routers may look similar, but there are important differences:
• Hubs are passive. Other devices on the network plug into the hub in order to
communicate with one another. A hub does not manage the network.
• A switch allows devices on a network to communicate directly with one another
in a smooth and efficient manner. A switch monitors and directs network traffic
in order to allow each transmission the most possible bandwidth. By monitoring
network traffic, a switch minimizes collisions and maximizes speed.
• Routers primarily connect different networks (for example, connecting a home
network to the Internet). Routers are active. Routers have network
administration tools, such as firewalls and DHCP. A router can act as a
gateway, while a hub and a switch cannot.
Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. Ethernet
cables have an RJ-45 plug.
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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 AutoIP, to automatically assign IP addresses.
Internet connections
Networks may or may not be connected to the Internet.
If you place the printer on a network connected to the Internet, it is recommended
that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP.
A gateway can either be a router or a Macintosh OSX computer running Internet
Sharing. For more information about Internet Sharing, see the documentation that
came with the computer.
Rendezvous
Rendezvous® is a networking feature available with Mac OS X v10.2 and higher.
Rendezvous allows you to create instant IP-based wired or wireless networks of
computers and devices without any configuration.
For more information about Rendezvous, see the documentation that came with
your computer.
Note: Hewlett-Packard supports Rendezvous for Mac OS X v 10.2.3 and higher.
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Ethernet network examples
To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the Ethernet network examples
page.
Printing
Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them
in the order received.
The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users.
For example, if five users each send a print job to the printer at the same time, the
printer accepts four of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. The user who sent the fifth
print job should wait a few minutes and then resend the print job.
5.2.2 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 computer acting as a gateway
In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. A Macintosh OSX
computer on the network acts as the gateway between the network and the Internet.
The gateway computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network connections
and provide Internet access to the other devices.
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DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway
This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the
network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. The hub is directly
connected to the Internet.
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.
5.2.3 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network
Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process.
First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer
software on each computer that will use the printer.
• Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network
• Installing the printer software
5.2.4 Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network
Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network:
1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware.
For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with
the printer.
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2. Verify that the printer is powered on.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on the network hub or router.
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
6. Print an HP Report page.
7. Install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer.
Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be
on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic
depending on the type of router used.
Repeat steps 2 through 4. If the lights are still off, then
verify the following items:
• The printer is powered on.
• The network hub or router is powered on.
• All cable connections are secure.
• You are using an Ethernet cable.
5.2.5 Installing the printer software
Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following
items:
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• The printer is set up and powered on.
• The network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly.
• All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network.
• The printer is installed on the network.
Software installation
Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer:
1. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then doubleclick the CD desktop icon.
2. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6600 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen
instructions.
3. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network (802.3), and then click
Next.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation.
5. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center.
6. Click Add Printer.
7. Do one of the following depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using:
• Mac OS x v 10.2.3: Select Rendezvous.
• Mac OS x v 10.2.2 and lower: Select HP IP Printing, and then click the
Discover button.
8. Select the printer, and then click the Add button.
9. Close Print Center.
5.2.6 Ethernet lights
The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's Ethernet connection.
Link light
The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and
powered on.
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State of the Link light State of the printer
On
Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.
Off
Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off.
Activity light
The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the
Ethernet connection.
State of the Activity light State of the printer
Flashing
Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet
connection.
Off
Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet
connection.
5.2.7 Report Page button
Use the Report Page button to do the following:
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• Print an HP Report page
• Reset the printer to the factory defaults
1. Report Page button
5.2.8 Network light
The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network.
Status of the light
On
Status of the printer
network connection
Connected to an Ethernet
network.
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Status of the light
Off
Status of the printer
network connection
Not connected to an
Ethernet network.
5.2.9 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 before printing
the HP Report page to allow the printer to obtain valid settings.
Selecting the language
The default language for the HP Report page is English. Follow these steps to print
the page in another language:
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1. Press the Report Page button to print the English version of the page.
2. On the lower portion of the page, find the language that you want.
3. To print the page in that language, follow the instructions that correspond to the
language.
For example, to print the page in French, press and hold down the Report
Page button, press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report
Page button.
Understanding the HP Report page
The HP Report page lists the following information that you might frequently need
to know:
General information
General information applies to Ethernet networks:
Item Meaning
The printer's network status:
Network Status
Active Connection Type
URL
Hardware Address (MAC) The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address.
Firmware Revision
Host Name The printer's host name on the network.
IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network.
Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask.
Default Gateway The printer's gateway address.
• Ready: The printer is ready to print.
• Offline: The printer is not connected to a network.
The type of network the printer is connected to:
• Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet
network.
• Disabled: The printer is not connected to a
network.
The address to use in order to open the printer's
embedded Web server.
Revision number of the printer's internal software.
This item may be requested by HP Service and
Support.
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Item Meaning
How the printer obtained its IP address:
Configuration Source
DNS Server
mDNS
Admin Password
Link Config
• Automatic: AutoIP or DHCP
• Manual: Static IP address
The IP address of the printer's domain name server.
Not Specified means that no IP address has been set.
This setting does not apply to the printer.
The printer's mDNS service name on the network.
This name is used by Apple Rendezvous to identify the
printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher.
Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server
is password protected.
• Set: A password is required.
• Not Set: A password is not required.
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
Number of packets sent without error.
Total Packets Transmitted
Total Packets Received
This item may be requested by HP Service and
Support.
Number of packets received without error.
This item may be requested by HP Service and
Support.
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