Set the auto-off feature, Align the print cartridges, Auto-off feature – HP Deskjet 6940 User Manual

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8.

Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed.

9.

Close the printer cover.
The printer automatically prints a calibration page.

For information about storing print cartridges, see

Maintain print cartridges

.

For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see

Print cartridge recovery

.

Warning

Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

Set the auto-off feature

The printer is designed with an auto-off feature that automatically places the printer into
a low power mode when it has been idle for 30 minutes. In this mode, the printer continues
to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power and turns back on automatically when print
jobs are sent to the printer. You can manually turn the printer off by pressing and holding
the

Power button

for three seconds. When the printer is manually turned off, the printer

uses less than one watt of power. Manually powering off the printer is recommended if
the printer causes interference with other wireless devices, or if you do not plan to use
the printer for a long period of time.
Selecting auto-off cancels the

FEMP

energy savings mode.

Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, and then
disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical source.
Follow these steps to activate the auto-off feature:
1.

Open the printer

Toolbox

.

2.

Click the Configuration tab.

3.

Select Activate the Hardware Auto-off feature.

4.

Click Apply, and then click OK.

Align the print cartridges

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed.
You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality.
To align print cartridges:

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