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Getting Started Guide - Page 1
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HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 All-in-One series
Get started
1. Follow the instructions in the setup flyer to begin setting up the printer. 2. Visit 123.hp.com/ojp6970 to download and start the HP setup software or HP Smart app, and connect the
printer to your network. Note for Windows® users: You can also use the HP printer software CD. If your printer does not come with a CD, you can...
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... information storage: HP cartridges used with this printer contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of the printer and stores a limited set of anonymous information about the usage of the printer. This information might be used to improve future HP printers. Refer to the user guide on www.hp.com/support/ojp6970.
Safety information
Use only with the power cord and power adapter (if...
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... of the date of purchase or lease from HP or from the HP or, if applicable, the HP authorized service provider completes installation. 3. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming instructions. HP does not warrant that the operation of any product will be interrupted or error-free. 4. HP's limited warranty covers only those defects that...
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... display icons ...8 Function tabs ...9 Change printer settings ...10 Use shortcuts ...10 Dashboard ...10 Paper basics ...10 Recommended papers for printing 11 Order HP paper supplies ...12 Tips for selecting and using paper ...12 Load paper ...13 Load an original on the scanner glass ...19 Load an original in the document feeder ...19 Update the printer ...20 Open the HP printer software (Windows...
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... and the Environment) ● Understand the printer parts ● Use the printer control panel ● Paper basics ● Load paper ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Load an original in the document feeder ● Update the printer ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Turn the printer off
Accessibility
The printer provides a number of features that make...
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... printer update is available, the printer downloads and installs the update, and then restarts. NOTE: If prompted for proxy settings and if your network uses proxy settings, follow the onscreen instructions to set up a proxy server. If you do not have the details, contact your network administrator or the person who set up the network.
Open the HP printer software (Windows)
After installing the HP...
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... handled by the software application. Change the settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on specific types of paper, or use special features.
TIP: This printer includes HP ePrint , a free service from HP that allows you to print documents on your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from any location, without any additional software or printer drivers. For more...
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.... 5. Select any other print settings you want, and then click Print.
To print photos from a USB flash drive You can connect a USB flash drive (such as a keychain drive) to the USB port on the front of the printer.
NOTE: This feature is available with some models of the printer. 1. Insert a USB flash drive into the front USB port. 2. From the control panel display, touch the Photo tab. 3. From...
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... that matches the paper settings of the printer (see Load paper for more information). Accurately setting the paper size for the paper that is loaded, enables a mobile device to know what paper size it is printing.
Tips for successful printing
Software settings selected in the print driver only apply to printing, they do not apply to copying or scanning.
You can print...
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... the print-side down.
● Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.
Printer settings tips (Windows)
● To change default print settings, click Print, Scan & Fax , and then click Set Preferences in the HP printer software.
To open the HP printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) for more information.
● To select the...
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... feeder.
NOTE: Some scan functions are only available after you have installed the HP printer software. TIP: If you have problems scanning documents, see Scan issues. ● Scan to a computer ● Scan to a memory device ● Scan to email ● Scan using Webscan ● Scanning documents as editable text ● Create a new scan shortcut (Windows)
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... use the HP printer software to scan documents into editable text. For more information, see Scanning documents as editable text.
To enable the scan to a computer feature (Windows) If the printer is connected to the computer with a USB connection, the feature for scanning to computer is enabled by default and cannot be disabled. If you are using network connection, follow these instructions if the...
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... For more information, see Embedded web server. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. In the Security section, click Administrator Settings. 4. Select Webscan from EWS to enable Webscan. 5. Click Apply.
To scan using Webscan Scanning using Webscan offers basic scan options. For additional scan options or functionality, scan from the HP printer software. 1. Load your original print-side down on the scanner...
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.... 1. Load your original print-side down on the scanner glass or print-side up in the document feeder. 2. Open the HP printer software. For more information, see Open the HP printer software (Windows). 3. In the printer software, click Scan a Document or Photo . 4. Select Save as Editable Text (OCR) and click Scan .
NOTE: The initial screen allows you to review and modify basic settings. Click...
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... of your fax.
Send a standard fax from the computer
You can fax a document directly from your computer without printing it first. To use this feature, make sure you have installed the HP printer software on your computer, the printer is connected to a working telephone line, and the fax function is set up and functioning correctly.
To send a standard fax from the computer (Windows) 1. Open the...
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... the Internet (either using an Ethernet cable or wireless connection). You cannot use these web features if the printer is connected using a USB cable.
HP ePrint ●
HP ePrint is a free service from HP that allows you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from any location. It's as simple as sending an email to the email address assigned to your printer when...
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...set up the network.
5. When the printer is connected to the server, the printer prints an information page. Follow the instructions on the information page to finish the setup.
To set up Web Services using the HP printer software (Windows)
1. Open the HP printer software. For more information, see Open the HP printer software (Windows). 2. In the window that appears, double-click Print, Scan & Fax...
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...follow the instructions in Change the connection type to set up the printer on your wireless network.
Change the connection type
After you have installed the HP printer software and connected the printer to your computer or to a network, you can use the software to change the connection type (for example, from a USB connection to a wireless connection).
NOTE: Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off...
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... a USB cable or to a network using a wireless connection. ● Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the Internet.
To turn on Wi-Fi Direct 1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch (Wi-Fi Direct).
2. Touch ( Settings ).
3. If the display...
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... reset the printer network settings, previously configured wireless and Ethernet settings (such as the link speed or IP address) are removed. The IP address is set back to the Automatic mode. TIP: You can visit the HP online support website at www.support.hp.com for information and utilities that can help you correct many common printer problems. (Windows) Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor to...