DeskJet 610C / 610CL / 612C

Language: PCL Level 3

Speed: 5 ppm (610C, 612C) 4 ppm (610CL) black, 2.5 mpp (610C, 612C) 1 ppm (610CL) color

Memory: 512 KB, 32 KB receiver buffer

Graphics: 600 X 600dpi black TrueType text, 600 X 300dpi photo and color

Color: standard

The 612C ships with the following software:

Printable Expressions - Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards.
HP Instant Delivery (U.S. only) - Receive tailored, online publications and Internet information delivered right to the printer.
Disney's Online Blast (TM) (U.S. only) - Each month, this interactive kids club delivers new activities, games, and creative projects that expand young horizons.

NOTE: Canadian shipments do not include Disney's Club Blast or Instant Delivery with any printer.

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 610C/ 610CL/ 612C Fonts

Internal Fonts

Typeface	Pitches	Point Size	Weight	Orientation
Courier	5, 10, 16.67, 20 cpi	6, 12, 24 pt	normal, bold	Portrait Landscape
CG Times	Proportional	5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 pt	normal, bold	Portrait Landscape
Letter Gothic	6, 12, 24 cpi	6, 12, 24 pt	normal, bold	Portrait Landscape
Letter Gothic	16.67 cpi	4.75, 9.5, 19 pt	normal, bold	Portrait only
Univers	Proportional	5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 pt	normal, bold	Portrait Landscape

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 610C/ 610CL/ 612C Paper Handling

Unprintable Regions

Left: .25 inch

Right: .25 inch

Top: 0.04 inch

Bottom: 0.59 inch

Supported paper and paper sizes

Paper Type	Size
Custom	Minimum: 5 x 5.83 inches Maximum: 8.5 x 14 inches
U.S. letter	215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11.0 inches)
U.S. legal	215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 14.0 inches)
Executive	184.1 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.50 inches)
European A4	210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)
European A5	148 x 210 mm (5.85 x 8.27 inches)
B5-JIS	182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
U.S. No. 10 Envelope	104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.50 inches)
Invitation A2 Envelope	111 x 146 mm (4.37 x 5.75 inches)
European DL Envelope	110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
European C6 Envelope	114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 inches)
Index	101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Index	127.0 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 inches)
European A6	105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches)
Japanese Hagaki Postcard	100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 inches)

Continuous Feeding

Standard Feeders: One Paper Tray [capacity: 1/2" stack]

Slide the paper width adjuster to its leftmost position.
Pull out the paper length adjuster.
Remove up to 1/2 inch stack of paper from the packaging. Fan the edges of the paper stack to separate the pages. Then tap the sort edge of the stack on a flat surface to even the stack.
Insert the paper evenly into the IN tray, print side down, until it stops. Align the right edge of the stack with the right edge of the IN tray.
Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the paper stack.
Push the paper length adjuster in toward the paper until it stops

Make sure the paper does not bend in the IN tray.
Set the software to print on the size and orientation of the paper.

Using Index Cards and Postcards

Remove the OUT tray.
Raise the card guide.
Remove up to a 1/2 inch stack of cards from their packaging and tap the short edge of the stack on a flat surface to even the stack.
Insert the cards into the IN tray. Align the right edge of the card stack with the card guide.
Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the card stack.
Press the inside of the paper length adjuster handle to release and lower it.
Push the paper length adjuster in toward the card stack until it stops.
Replace the OUT tray. If you encounter difficulty replacing the OUT tray, lift the top cover, wait a few moments for the print cartridge cradle to move to its center position, replace the OUT tray, then lower the top cover.
Make sure the cards do no bend in the IN tray.
Set the software to print on the size and type of cards now in the printer.

Using the Single Envelope Slot

The printer allows you to load up to 20 envelopes at a time in the IN tray or to feed a single envelope through the printer without first removing the paper from the IN tray by using the single envelope slot. When using the single envelope slot, you can alternate printing on an envelope then on a piece of paper. This feature is useful when printing a series of letters and their corresponding envelopes.

The single envelope slot allows you to print on either a No. 10 (COM-10) or a DL size envelope. Other envelope sizes are not supported with the single envelope slot.

NOTE: Do not remove the paper from the IN tray, and be sure the card guide is down before using the single envelope slot.

Remove either a No. 10 (COM-10 or a DL size envelope from its packaging.
Slide the envelope evenly into the single envelope slot, address side down (flap side up).

Make sure the creased flap side of the envelope aligns with the right side of the single envelope slot.
Slide the envelope through the slot until it stops.
Make sure that the envelope is inserted all the way and that it is not skewed or bent.
Set the software to print on the size and type of envelope now in the printer.
Be sure to reset the software for the paper in the IN tray after printing on the envelope is completed.

Loading Envelopes in the IN Tray

Slide the paper width adjuster to its leftmost position.
Pull out the paper length adjuster and remove any paper from the IN tray.

Make sure the card guide is in the down position.
Remove a stack of up to 20 envelopes from their packaging and tap the short edge of the envelopes on a flat surface to even the stack.
Slide the envelopes evenly into the In tray, address side down (flap side up).
Make sure the creased flap edge of the stack aligns with the right side of the IN tray.
Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the envelope stack.
For size Invitation A2 and C6 envelopes, press the inside of the paper length adjuster handle to release and lower it.
Lowering the paper length adjuster handle reduces the capacity of the IN tray to no more than 10 envelopes.
For all sizes of envelopes, push the paper length adjuster in toward the envelopes until it stops.

Make sure the envelopes do not bend in the IN tray.
Set the software to print on the size and type of envelopes now in the printer.

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 610C/ 610CL/ 612C Messages

Keypad Display	Cause	Solution

The resume light is blinking	The printer is out of media (paper). The media (paper) is improperly loaded. The top cover of the printer is open. The print cartridge is improperly installed.	Load paper or media in the printer's input tray and press the RESUME button on the printer control panel. Remove and reload the media, then press the RESUME button. Close the top cover and press the RESUME button. Make sure the print cartridge snaps into place with the green arrow aligned with the dot on the cradle top. Then push the RESUME button.

Both lights are on	The printer failed	Turn off the printer and turn it on again. If the lights stay on, contact a service person.

Both lights are off.	The printer is improperly connected to a power source.	Make sure the power module plug is firmly inserted into the printer's power socket, and the other end of the cord is plugged into an outlet. Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button.

The RESUME and POWER lights blink alternately.	The printer is in an unknown state. An inappropriate printer driver is selected. The media is jammed in the printer. The print carriage is unable to move. The printer failed or the computer-to-printer connection failed.	Turn the printer off by pressing the POWER button. Cancel the print job at the computer and turn the printer back on. Select the HP DeskJet 6xx Printer Driver. Remove the jammed media. Turn off the printer, open the printer's top cover, and remove anything blocking the movement of the print carriage. Gently move the print carriage to the left and back again with your hand. Then, turn on the printer. Turn off the printer, disconnect the interface cable from the printer, and turn the printer back on. If the lights continue to blink, the printer has failed. Otherwise the problem my be with the interface cable.

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 610C/ 610CL/ 612C Interfaces

The interface connection is located on the back of the printer.

Parallel

Availability: Standard

Connection: Centronics Female

Activation: Automatic

USB for the IMac Only

Availability: Kit, part number C4033B

Activation: Automatic