DeskJet 690C/ 692C/ 693C/ 694C

Language: PCL Level 3

Speed: 3 ppm black, 0.8 mpp color

Memory: 512 KB, 32 KB receiver buffer

Graphics: 600 X 600dpi black, 600 x 300 color

To run a self-test

1. Turn the printer on.

2. Press and hold the Resume button until the printer starts printing. Release the Resume button.

To run a clean-test

1. Turn the printer on.

2. Press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button seven times, and then release the Power button.

To run a diagnostic-test

Regular

1. Turn the printer on.

2. Press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button five times, and then release the Power button.

Extended

1. Turn the printer on.

2. Press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button twelve times, and then release the Power button.

PaperMessagesInterfaces

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 680C/682C Paper Handling

Unprintable Regions

Left: .25 inch

Right: .25 inch

Top: 0.04 inch

Bottom: 0.46

Continuous Feeding

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

  1. Slide the paper width adjuster to its leftmost position.
  2. Pull out the paper length adjuster.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the paper stack.
  6. Push the paper length adjuster in toward the paper until it stops

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

Using Index Cards and Postcards

  1. Remove the OUT tray.
  2. Raise the card guide.
  3. 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.
  4. Insert the cards into the IN tray. Align the right edge of the card stack with the card guide.
  5. Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the card stack.
  6. Press the inside of the paper length adjuster handle to release and lower it.
  7. Push the paper length adjuster in toward the card stack until it stops.
  8. 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.
  9. Set the software to print on the size and type of cards now in the printer.

Printing Banners

  1. Set the paper type to "Banner" in the HP DeskJet software.
  2. Slide the banner lever to the right until it clicks into place.
  3. Remove all paper from the lower (IN) tray and flip up the banner support in the upper (OUT) tray.
  4. Get the banner paper ready for the printer:
    - From the stack of banner paper, tear off at least one more sheet than you need to print the banner.
    - Tear off the perforated strips, if there are any.
    - Unfold and refold the stack so the pages don't stick together in the printer.
  5. Put the paper in the lower (IN) tray so that the torn edge is at the top of the stack facing into the printer.
  6. Slide the paper adjusters in again so that they fit snugly against the edges of the paper.
  7. Print the banner.
    You'll notice that the printer and banner paper go through some startup movements - don't worry, it's normal. Also, banner printing takes a while; it may be several minutes before you see the results.
  8. After the banner has printed, press the Resume button as many times as needed until all the banner paper is out of 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.

  1. Remove either a No. 10 (COM-10 or a DL size envelope from its packaging.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Set the software to print on the size and type of envelope now in the printer.
  5. 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

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

    Make sure the card guide is in the down position.
  3. 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.
  4. Slide the envelopes evenly into the In tray, address side down (flap side up).
  5. Make sure the creased flap edge of the stack aligns with the right side of the IN tray.
  6. Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the envelope stack.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Set the software to print on the size and type of envelopes now in the printer.

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 690C/692C/693C/694C 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 69x 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 690C/692C/693C/694C Interfaces

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

Parallel

Availability: Standard

Connection: Centronics Female

Activation: Automatic