Users guide | HP 6980 specification

on the network receives the notification and stores the information in a personal DNS server.

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Network name: A network name is an alphanumeric, case-sensitive character string that provides basic access control to a wireless network. A network name is also known as a "Service Set Identifier (SSID)."

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Packet: A message sent from one device on a network to other devices on the network.

Protocol: A language that devices on a network use to communicate with each other. A popular network protocol is TCP/IP.

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RJ-45: The type of plug at the end of an Ethernet cable.

Router: A complex networking device that directs packets from one network to another network. A router can act as a gateway between a LAN and the Internet.

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Static IP address: An IP address that is manually assigned to a device on a network. A static IP address remains fixed until changed manually. Alternative methods for assigning IP address are DHCP and AutoIP.

Subnet: A small network that acts as part of a large network. It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer all be on the same subnet.

Subnet mask: A number that identifies the IP addresses that belong to a subnet.

Switch: A network device that manages network traffic in order to minimize collisions and maximize speed.

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TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the network communication protocol used on the Internet. The printer's built-in networking feature supports LANs that use TCP/IP.

TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is an encryption method used in WPA.

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Unicast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to another device on the network.

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Contents

Users guide Acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents Ethernet problems 137 Welcome Special features Get started Printer features Optional accessories Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Print Cancel buttonQuiet mode button Resume button Tray Paper traysPictBridge lights Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray Out tray Photo/envelope feeder Photos Envelopes Postcards Replace print cartridges Print cartridgesUse print cartridges Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Installed print cartridge Automatic paper-type sensor Connect to the printer To change a USB connection to a wireless connection To change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection Wireless networkingWireless networking basics Wi-Fi 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless network examples Adapters and access pointsAccess points Communication modes Infrastructure modeWhat you need for a wireless infrastructure network Ad hoc mode Wireless security Switch between 802.11b and 802.11gWireless network settings Wireless profiles Infrastructure networks Wireless network examplesPrinting Ad hoc networks Example Wireless profilesMixed wired and wireless networks Athome Wireless network locationNetwork name Ssid Profile Atwork Laptop is reconfigured for network1 Printer is configured for network1Laptop is configured for network2 Add security to the network Wireless securityAd hoc networks wireless direct-connect Authentication type Authentication and encryptionAuthentication Definition Types of authentication Encryption type Types of encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA To add WEP encryption Wired equivalent privacy WEPWEP is a network feature WEP keys Open system SecureEasySetup buttonConfigure the printer for an open system State of the Wireless Status light Printer status Wireless Status light Status of the icon Status of the printer network connection Wireless radioReport Page button Network light Disable the wireless radio How the wireless radio worksWireless Status light Disable and enable the wireless radio Print an HP Report HP ReportTurn radio off Meaning Select the languageUnderstand the HP Report General information DNS Server Wireless Miscellaneous Embedded Web server EWS Open the embedded Web server Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer Parameter Reset the printer to the factory default settings Numbers Default settingNetworking glossary Option Users guide Chapter Users guide Wired Ethernet networking Network communication Hardware Hubs, switches, and routersEthernet basics Cables Rendezvous What you need for a wired networkIP address Internet connections DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway Ethernet network examples Ethernet network without an Internet connection Install the printer on an Ethernet networkConnect the printer to an Ethernet network State of the Link Task Light Go to step Install the printer softwarePrevious installations State of the Link light State of the printer Software installationEthernet lights Link light State of the Activity State of the printer light Bluetooth wireless printing Click Bluetooth Settings Configure Bluetooth settingsIf the Bluetooth device requires the address of the printer If the Bluetooth device displays the name of the printer If your printer is connected to a network Option Description Prepare to print Print photosPrint borderless photos Guidelines Quality Best or Maximum dpi PrintSource Upper tray Print photos with a border HP Real Life technologies Open HP Real Life technologies Install the photo print cartridgePhoto print cartridge Color options Maximum dpi Gray photo print cartridge Advanced color management Store and handle photo paper Print black-and-white photos Handling Save money when printing photos PictBridge printing Print photos from a digitalCamera Use a PictBridge camera Connection light Error light Display Use a Bluetooth camera phonePrint photos from a Bluetooth camera Mail Print other documents Letters Documents Envelopes Quality Normal or Best BrochuresPrint borderless brochures Print brochures with borders Greeting cards Postcards Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi Transparencies Paper Size A4 or US Letter Labels Source Upper tray Paper Type Automatic or Plain paper Index cards and other small media Iron-on transfers Banners CD/DVD tattoos Paper Type HP CD/DVD Tattoo Source Upper tray Select a print quality Printing tipsGeneral everyday printing Presentation printing Select the Copies and Pages pane Set the page orderPrint collated copies Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Select a specific paper type Select a paper typeSelect a paper source Use the automatic paper-type sensor Automatic two-sided printing Resize a document Print dialog box Print settingsSetup dialog box Printer software Add a printer Set a default printerManage the printer Mac OS X 10.3 and later Manage the printer Mac OS X Click Add Printer View and change the status of a print job Mac OS X Users guide Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinations Installation instructions Ink-backup mode Remove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off featureSelect Power Management View estimated ink levels Automatically clean print cartridgesCalibrate color Print a test Remove ink from your skin and clothing Manually clean print cartridgesGather cleaning supplies Maintain the printer body Store print cartridges Prepare to cleanCleaning instructions Maintain print cartridges HP Printer Utility Mac OS X Open the HP Printer UtilityHP Printer Utility panes Mac OS X 10.3 and later State of the Link light Task TroubleshootingEthernet problems Printer does not print Cannot open the printers embedded web server EWS State of the Activity light State of the Wireless Status light Task Wireless communication problemsCheck the Wireless Status light State of the Wireless Status light Wireless Status light is on Solution Printer has the wrong network settingsPrinter communication mode Problem WPA Wireless access point filters MAC addresses Check the printer cable connection Printer does not printVerify the following Check the printer lights If the printer still does not print Paper jamCheck the print queue Printer ejects paper Paper problemsAccessories? Printer does not feed paper Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Paper mismatchPrinter is stalled Incorrect print cartridge Print cartridge problems Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message Print cartridge problem messagePrinting in ink-backup mode message Colors are tinted or incorrect Check the printer settingsPhotos do not print correctly Reload the paper tray Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Part of the photo is fadedPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a photo PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights PictBridge problemsImages in a connected digital camera do not print Bluetooth printing problems Print quality is poor Banners do not print correctly Too much or too little ink appears on Print is fadedBlank pages print Too much or too little ink appears on Problems with borderless documentsDocument is misprinted Image is printed at an angle Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Ink smearsPhoto has unwanted border For most paper types Photo has an unwanted border Out of paper message Error messagesProblem with the print cartridge message For photo paper with a tear-off tab Out-of-paper message Printer lights are on or flashing If the status light is on and flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingIf the status light is on and not flashing Document prints slowly HP support process If you continue to have problems Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory duplexer Accessories Automatic two-sided printing Install the duplexer Automatic two-sided printing problems Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Sheet Plain Paper Tray Install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Set the paper size Load the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessoryTwo parts Users guide 135 Load paper Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Weight Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper TraySheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions Print two-sided documents automatically Slide the paper-width guide to the left Print postcards Source Rear tray Print small photos Configure the printer to feed paper from the accessoryConfigure the printer to feed paper from the In tray Print envelopes Users guide 143 Source Rear tray Paper Type Plain paper Paper size is not supported by the duplexer Small paper tray specifications Duplexing specifications Users guide 147 USB cables AccessoriesSupplies Paper Printer specifications Specifications Recycling Environmental informationEnvironmental statement Reduction and elimination Users guide 151 Print cartridge recovery 152