HP DeskJet 656C User Manual

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printer lights are flashing 
Flashing lights indicate the printer status. 
power light is flashing
The printer may be receiving data and preparing to print. The light stops 
flashing when the printer has finished receiving data.
resume light is flashing
printer may be out of paper
1.Place paper in the In tray.
2.Press the Resume button on the front of the printer.
a paper jam may have occurred
1.Remove the paper from the In and Out trays.
2.Press the Resume button.
3.Open the top cover, then remove...

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all lights are flashing
The printer may need to be restarted.
1.Press the Powe r button to turn off the printer. 
2.Press the Powe r button to turn on the printer.
Proceed to step 3 if the lights continue to flash.
3.Press the Powe r button to turn off the printer.
4.Disconnect the printer from the power source.
5.Reconnect the printer to the power source.
6.Press the Powe r button to turn on the printer.
If you continue to have problems, contact 
HP Customer Care.

	

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printer is too slow 
The print speed and overall performance of the printer can be affected by 
several variables. 
computer does not meet system requirements
1.Verify the computer’s RAM and processor speed. 
See Product Specifications for more information.
2.Close all unnecessary software programs. 
Too many software programs may be running at the same time. 
3.Increase space on the hard drive. 
If your computer has less than 100 MB available on the hard drive, the 
printer processing time will be...

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complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing
Documents containing graphics or photographs print more slowly than text 
documents. 
conflicting USB cable connections
A printing conflict may occur when the printer and several USB devices are 
attached to a hub. Use one of the following methods to solve the problem:
• Attach the printer’s USB cable directly to the computer instead of a 
hub.
• When the printer is attached to a hub, do not use other USB devices 
also attached to the hub while...

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problems with printouts 
blank pages print
The printer may process pages containing no text or images if:
• One or both print cartridges is empty.
• The vinyl tape is not removed from a print cartridge. 
• A fax is being printed.
• The printer is configured for the wrong print cartridge.
• The print job was prematurely cancelled. Turn the printer off and then 
on again.
check the print cartridges
1.Replace the print cartridge if it is empty. 
2.Remove the protective piece of vinyl tape if it is still...

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parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong 
place
Follow these instructions to reset paper orientation, page size, print margins, 
and other options:
1.Use one of the following methods to display the Properties dialog box:
•Click File > Print, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
2.Select the Features tab then choose the following options:
•Orientation:...

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printout does not reflect new print settings 
The printer’s default settings may differ from the software application’s print 
settings. Select the appropriate print settings within the application.
color documents are printing in grayscale
Color documents may print in grayscale because the printer is set for 
grayscale printing instead of color printing.
setting the printer to print in color
1.Use one of the following methods to display the Properties dialog box:
•Click File > Print, then select...

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photos are not printing correctly 
1.Verify that the photo print cartridge is installed.
2.Verify that the photo media is placed in the In tray with the print side 
down.
3.Slide the paper forward until it stops.
4.Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper, then push in the tray.
5.Use one of the following methods to display the Properties dialog box:
•Click File > Print, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print > Setup, then select...

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product specifications
• product specifications for the hp deskjet 656c series printer
• minimum printing margins
• system requirements

	

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product specifications for the hp deskjet 
656c series printer
hp deskj et 656c model no. C8942A
hp deskjet 656cxi model no. C8942B
hp deskjet 656cse model no. C8942C
black text print speed 
Draft: Up to 6 pages per minute
mixed text with color graphics print speed
Draft: Up to 3 pages per minute
black truetype text resolution
(depending on paper type)
Draft: 300 x 300 dpi
Normal: 600 x 300 dpi
Best: 600 x 600 dpi
color resolution
(depending on paper type)
Draft: 300 x 300 dpi
Normal: 600 x 300 dpi +...