To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the Whats This? dialog box. Click Whats This? to view more information about the selected option.
notices and acknowledgments
hewlett-packard company notices
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws.

acknowledgments

Microsoft, MS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corporation. TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company
learning about printer features

buttons and lights

The printer buttons are used to turn the printer on and off or to resume printing. The lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.
1. power button and light 2. resume button and light
resume button and light The light on the Resume button flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is corrected, press the Resume button to continue printing.
power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. The green light on the Power button flashes when printing is in progress. Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wallmounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause premature printer failure.

paper trays

The printer has an In tray and an Out tray. Place paper or other media in the In tray for printing. Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.

using paper trays

In tray
The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed.
1. In tray pulled out 2. paper length guide 3. paper width guide
1. Out tray 2. In tray pushed in

out tray

Change the position of the Out tray for different printing tasks.

1. Out tray up

Out tray up - Raise the tray to properly load paper. Out tray down - Leave the tray in the down position for most types of printing and single envelope printing.

printing

The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. The printer software, also called a printer driver, provides dialog boxes to communicate print requests to the printer.

printing in Windows 98, Me, and 2000
Follow these instructions to print in Windows 98, Me, and 2000:
1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Use one of the following methods to display the Properties screen:
Click File > Print, then select Properties. Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties. Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.
3. Select the Setup tab to choose print quality options, paper type, paper
size, and photo paper printing.
4. Select the Features tab to choose page orientation, two-sided printing,
multiple pages per sheet, and poster printing.
5. Select the Advanced tab to choose color options for text, ink volume, and
to make color and contrast adjustments.
6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7.

Click OK to print.

using the taskbar icon
The Printer Settings taskbar icon allows you to change default print settings.
1. Printer Settings taskbar icon
opening the properties dialog box
1. Double-click the Printer Settings taskbar icon.
The Properties dialog box appears.
2. Select the available print options. 3. Click OK.
changing print options in the default print settings dialog box
1. Click the Printer Settings taskbar icon.
The Default Print Settings dialog box appears. It allows you to change the default print quality.
2. Select the following options:
Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best
3. Click outside of the dialog box.
A dialog box appears saying that the selections made determine what print settings the printer will use when printing. Select Dont show me this message again to eliminate this message in the future.

4. Click OK.

using printer settings taskbar icon shortcuts
1. Right-click the Printer Settings taskbar icon.
A shortcut menu appears displaying the names of installed printers. A check mark appears next to the selected printer. You can select another printer from the menu to change the default printer.
2. Choose one of these options:
Change Default Print Settings to open the Properties dialog box. Click Open Toolbox to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. Click Exit to turn off the Printer Settings taskbar icon. See also: the hp deskjet toolbox
printing on paper and other media
envelopes transparencies labels business cards, index cards, and other small media photographs greeting cards posters iron-on transfers manual two-sided printing

envelopes

preparing to print
1. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Place no more than 15 envelopeswith the flap side on the right and

facing upin the right side of the In tray.
3. Push the envelopes forward until they stop. 4. Slide the paper width guide and the paper length guide against the

envelopes.

printing the envelopes
If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program.
1. Open the file you want to print. 2. 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.
3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following:
Print Quality: Normal Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size
4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following:
Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked
5. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 6. Click OK to print.
printing guidelines Never place more than 15 envelopes in the In tray at one time. Align the envelope edges before inserting them. Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed; envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges; or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.

transparencies

1. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to separate them, then align

the edges.

3. Place no more than 25 transparency sheets in the In tray with the rough
side down and the adhesive strip toward the printer.
4. Push the transparencies forward until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the transparency paper.

printing transparencies

Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best Paper Type: Appropriate transparency paper Paper Size: Appropriate size
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked

printing guidelines

For best results use hp premium inkjet transparency film.

labels

1. Slide out both paper guides, then empty the In tray. 2. Insert 5 sheets of plain paper in the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Load no more than 20 label sheetslabel side down on top of the
plain paper in the In tray.
5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets.

printing labels

Print Quality: Normal Paper Type: The appropriate paper type Paper Size: Choose A4 or Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. Never place more than 20 sheets of labels in the In tray at one time. Use only full sheets of labels. Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on plastic or clear labels.

business cards, index cards, and other small media
1. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Reach through the opening in the right side of the Out tray, then lift up

the card guide.

4. Close the printer cover. 5. Place no more than 30 cards in the In tray. 6. Slide the paper width guide snugly against the cards.
Slide the fine length guide snugly against the cards.
printing business cards, index cards, and other small media
Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best Paper Type: The appropriate paper type Paper Size: Appropriate size
If an out of paper message appears, verify that the media is positioned properly in the In tray.

photographs

1. With the printer turned on, open the top cover.
The print cradle moves to the center of the printer.
2. Pull the top of the black print cartridge towards you until it is released,
then lift the cartridge from the cradle and place it in the print cartridge container.
3. Place the photo cartridge in the print cradle, then secure it into position.
If you are using a new photo cartridge, carefully remove the plastic tape from the copper contacts.

4. Close the top cover.

The print cradle returns to the home position in the side of the printer.
5. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the In tray. 6. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate them, then align the photo

paper edges.

Place the stack of photo paperup to 3/8 in. (10mm) in thickness printable side down in the tray.
8. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the photo paper.
Align the print cartridges (see aligning print cartridges).

printing photographs

Print Quality: Normal or Best Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type Photo Paper Printing: - PhotoREt for best print speed and quality, or - 600 x 1200 dpi for maximum resolution Paper Size: Appropriate paper size HP Photo Cartridge: Check this box
5. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 6. Click OK to print. 7.
After you have finished printing photographs, remove the photo cartridge from the printer and install the black cartridge.
Take a digital picture, scan a photo, or obtain an electronic file of the photo from your local camera shop. The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed. Use PhotoREt for most photo paper printing. Select the paper type, then select the appropriate paper size from the drop-down menu.
For best results use hp premium plus photo paper or hp premium photo

paper.

See also: problems with printouts

greeting cards

Slide the colored fine length guide snugly against the cards.

printing greeting cards

Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the media is positioned properly in the In tray.
See also: manual two-sided printing

posters

1. Place the paper in the In tray. 2. Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper.

printing posters

Paper Type: Plain Paper Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: Appropriate size
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Poster Printing: Select this option then select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked
Trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together after printing.

iron-on transfers

5. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 6. Fan the edges of the iron-on transfer paper to separate them, then align
Place the iron-on transfer paper in the tray with the printable side down. Align the print cartridges (see aligning print cartridges).
8. Slide the paper guides snugly against the transfer paper. 9.
printing iron-on transfers
If your software program includes an iron-on transfer feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program.
Paper type: hp iron-on t-shirt transfers Print Quality: Normal or Best Paper Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) or Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) HP Photo Cartridge: Check this box
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: Leave this box unchecked Mirror Image: Check this box If the software program you are using automatically prints a mirror image, then do not check this box.
After you have finished printing iron-on transfers, remove the photo cartridge from the printer and install the black cartridge.
When you print a transfer with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen.
For best results use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper.

manual two-sided printing
1. Place paper in the In tray. 2. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the paper.

printing manually

Print Quality: Appropriate print quality Paper Type: Appropriate paper type Paper Size: Appropriate size
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: Check this box Book or Tablet: Select the appropriate option
5. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen.

6. Click OK to print.

The odd-numbered pages print. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to reload the paper and print the even-numbered pages Please note that this process does not involve two printers. The graphics below illustrate the printed pages being loaded into the same printer.

book binding

tablet binding
Click Continue when the paper is properly reloaded.
The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the even-numbered pages can be printed.

special features

photo cartridge printing

photo cartridge printing

The printer can use a special photo cartridge for high quality photo printing. For photo printing instructions, see photographs. See also: replacing a print cartridge print cartridge part numbers

product maintenance

replacing a print cartridge aligning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle cleaning the printer case refilling print cartridges maintaining print cartridges print cartridge part numbers the hp deskjet toolbox
replacing a print cartridge
Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers. Warning! Keep both new and used print cartridges
out of the reach of children.
To replace a print cartridge:
1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 2. Open the top cover.

The cradle moves to the center of the printer.
3. Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle.
1. press power button 2. open top cover 3. lift out cartridge
4. Do one of the following:
If the cartridge is not new: Remove it from where you have stored it. If the cartridge is new: Remove it from the packaging, then carefully remove the plastic tape. Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper
contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
1. black cartridge 2. tri-color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contactsdo not touch or remove the copper contacts 5. plastic taperemove only the plastic tape
For print cartridge part numbers, see print cartridge part numbers.
5. Holding the print cartridge vertically with the copper contacts toward the
rear of the printer, push the print cartridge down into the cradle, then tilt it forward until it secures into place.

6. Close the top cover.

After installing a new print cartridge, align the printer cartridges to ensure the best print quality. hp inkjet product recovery program HP is committed to providing environmental solutions for our Inkjet products. Empty Inkjet products can be returned to HP for material recycling and energy recovery. Call toll-free (888) 447-0145 or visit HPs Website to request a postage paid envelope for returning empty Inkjet products. In no event shall Hewlett-Packard Company be liable for any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, punitive, or exemplary damages or lost profits from any breach of these warranties or otherwise. See also: aligning print cartridges print cartridge part numbers
aligning print cartridges
After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Aligning the print cartridges takes about two minutes to complete and requires you to examine two test pages. To align print cartridges:

1. Insert plain white paper in the printers In tray. 2. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. 3. Click the Align the Print Cartridges button.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
automatically cleaning print cartridges
If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges may need to be cleaned. Print cartridges are cleaned automatically using the following procedure:
1. Insert plain white paper into the printers In tray. 2. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. 3. Select Clean the Print Cartridges and follow the on-screen directions. If you have questions about the cleaning feature, point to the Clean the Print Cartridge option and click the right mouse button to display the Whats This? dialog box. Click Whats This? for more information.
If the print quality improves, but is still not acceptable, repeat the above procedure. If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, the ink level may be low in one or both of the print cartridges. If so, a print cartridge may need to be replaced. If ink streaks still appear on your printouts after cleaning, the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle may need to be cleaned manually.
Only clean print cartridges when it is necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.
See also: the hp deskjet toolbox manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle replacing a print cartridge cleaning the printer case
manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle
If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridges and cradle, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed pages. Ink streaking is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle.
gathering cleaning supplies
You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges and cradle: Distilled, filtered, or bottled water. Tap water contains contaminants that damage print cartridges. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cartridges. Scrap paper or a paper towel on which to set the print cartridges while you are working. Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.

preparing to clean

Remove the print cartridges from the printer before cleaning.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the top cover.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.
3. Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the
ink nozzle plate facing up. Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper
contacts. Do not remove the copper strips.
cleaning print cartridges
1. Dip the end of a clean cotton swab into the distilled water and remove

any excess water.

2. Clean the face and edges of the print cartridge with the swab, as shown
in the following illustration. Do not wipe the nozzle plate.
1. nozzle plate 2. clean these areas
3. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above if fibers are still present.
cleaning the print cradle
If you use the dual-cartridge printing option after printing with only one cartridge, you may need to clean the back plate of the unused compartment. To clean the print cradle:
2. Wipe the compartments back plate.
Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab.
3. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls.
1. print cartridge cradle 2. right compartment back plate 3. cradle wall
cleaning the service station
2. Clean the rim of the sponge holder. 3. Remove any ink and fibers from the top of the sponge. If the sponge is
higher than the rim, use the cotton swab to push it below the rim.
4. Gently wipe the wipers and top surface of the caps.

after cleaning

1. Reinsert the print cartridges and close the printers top cover. 2. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the printer, then press the Power
button to turn on the printer.
3. Print a test page from the HP Deskjet Toolbox by selecting Print a Test
4. Repeat the cleaning procedure if smeared ink still appears on the

cartridge cradle returns to the home position on the right side of the printer, and the printer has been turned off. Print cartridges dry out if not stored in the home position.
print cartridge part numbers
When replacing print cartridges for your printer, buy print cartridges with the following part numbers: Black: HP No. 20 (C6614 Series) Tri-color: HP No. 49 (51649 Series) Photo: C1816A Series

the hp deskjet toolbox

The HP Deskjet Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and print a diagnostics page. To open the HP Deskjet Toolbox: Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet 656c series > hp deskjet 656c series Toolbox. OR Right-click the Printer Settings Taskbar icon and select Open Toolbox.
To find out more about HP Deskjet Toolbox utilities, open the Toolbox, point to an option, and click the right mouse button to display the Whats This? dialog box. Click Whats This? for information about the tool selected.

solve a problem

printer lights are flashing printer is not printing printer is too slow problems with printouts

printer is not printing

paper does not come out of the printer
Follow these instructions to correct the problem. check the printer Verify the following:
1. The printer is connected to the power source. 2. The cable connections are secure. 3. The printer is turned on. 4. The media is correctly placed in the In tray. 5. The printers top cover is closed.

check the printer lights

1. If the Print Cartridge Status light is blinking, lift the printer cover to verify
that the print cartridges are properly installed. For installation instructions, see replacing a print cartridge.
2. If the Power light is blinking, the printer is in the process of printing. 3. If the Resume light is blinking, press the Resume button.
reinstall the printer software See the quick start setup poster for more information.

paper jams

1. Remove the paper from the In and Out trays. 2. Press the Resume button on the front of the printer. 3. Open the printer cover, then remove any paper in the printer. 4. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached
from the label sheet while passing through the printer.
5. Close the printer cover, the press the Resume button. 6. Print the document if the paper jam is cleared.
error messages appear when using a USB connection
the error message there was an error writing to <name of usb port> appears The printer may not be receiving correct data from the other USB device or hub. Connect the printer directly to the USB port on the computer.

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 printers 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 printing. See also: printing the hp deskjet toolbox product specifications for the hp deskjet 656c series printer If you continue to have problems, contact HP Customer Care.

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 attached to the print
cartridge. save a facsimile (fax) file in graphic format
1. Save the fax in a graphic format with a.tiff file name extension. 2. Copy and insert the graphic into a word processing document. 3. Save the document. 4. Print the document in the word processing program.
document is printed off-center or at an angle
1. Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit snugly against the paper. 3. Reprint the document.
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:
2. Select the Features tab then choose the following options:
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Poster Printing: Deselect Poster Printing if appropriate
3. Select the Setup tab, then verify that the appropriate paper size is

selected.

4. Verify that the margins are set within the printable area.
printout does not reflect new print settings
The printers default settings may differ from the software applications 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

2. Select the Advanced tab, then select the following option:
Print in Grayscale: Deselect this box.
3. Click Apply. 4. Click OK.
select the correct printer Verify that the hp deskjet 656c series printer is selected as the destination printer.
color and black text/graphics are not aligned on the document
Align the print cartridges. For instructions, see aligning print cartridges.
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
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:
6. Select the Setup tab, then select the following options:
Paper Type: an hp photo paper Paper Size: Appropriate size Print Quality: Best
Click Apply > OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen.
8. Click OK to reprint the photo.
See also: replacing a print cartridge minimum printing margins If you continue to have problems, contact HP Customer Care.

product specifications

product specifications for the hp deskjet 656c series printer minimum printing margins system requirements
product specifications for the hp deskjet 656c series printer
hp deskjet 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 + PhotoREt Best: 600 x 300 dpi + PhotoREt photo paper printing resolution PhotoREt 600 x 1200 dpi print technology Drop-on-Demand thermal inkjet printing software compatibility MS Windows compatible (98, Me, and 2000) duty cycle 1,000 pages per month
memory 512 KB built-in RAM 32 KB receiver buffer buttons/lights Resume button and light Power button and light i/o interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 compatible dimensions With paper tray folded up: 473 mm wide x 220 mm high x 253 mm deep 18.62 in wide x 8.66 in high x 9.96 in deep With paper tray extended: 473 mm wide x 220 mm high x 390 mm deep 18.62 in wide x 8.66 in high x 15.35 in deep weight 5.5 kg (12 lb) without power supply and pens operating environment Maximum operating conditions: Temperature: 41 to 104 degree F, 5 to 40 degrees C Humidity: 15 to 80 percent RH non-condensing Recommended operating conditions for best print quality: Temperature: 59 to 95 degrees F or 15 to 35 degrees C Humidity: 20 to 80 percent RH non-condensing Storage conditions: Temperature: -40 to 140 degrees F, -40 to 60 degrees C

system requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 133 MHz Required RAM: 64 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB Microsoft Windows 98 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 66 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB Microsoft Windows Me Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 150 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB

alignment 70

envelope printing 9 guidelines 16 error writing to USB port 58
banner printing 9 binding book 36 tablet 36 blank pages printing 63 book binding 36 built-in memory 69 business card printing 21 buttons 69 Power 7 Resume 6
flashing lights 56, 59 all lights flashing 60 Power light 59 Resume light 59
greeting card printing 27 greeting cards printing guidelines 29
calibrating printer 54 cleaning print cartridge 54 automatic 45 manual 46 cleaning printer case 50 color adjustments 10 color documents are printing in grayscale
HP Deskjet printer features 2 HP Deskjet Toolbox opening 54 utilities 54 HP photo paper 25, 26

color graphics 68

damage to printer 42, 51 diagnostics page 54 digital photos 26 dimensions 69 duty cycle 68
In tray 7, 8 index card printing 21 ink streaks 45, 46 iron-on transfer printing 32 guidelines 34
label printing 19 guidelines 20 lights 69 flashing 56, 59 Power 7 Resume 6
manual two-sided printing 35 guidelines 37 margins 73 cards 73 envelopes 73 paper 73 postcards 73 media sizes 71 media weight 70 memory 69 minimum printing margins 73 mirror image 34 missing lines or dots 45 mouse icon 4
noise emissions 70 note icon 4
operating environment 69 Out 57 Out tray 7, 9
page orientation 10 paper alignment 70 paper capacity 71 paper does not come out of printer 56 paper jams 57, 59 clearing 59
paper sizes 71 paper trays 7, 8 In tray 8 Out tray 9 paper types 70 part of document missing 64 photo cartridge printing 39 photo paper 25 photo paper printing resolution 68 photograph printing 23 guidelines 26 PhotoREt 25, 26 photos printing incorrectly 66 poster printing 30 guidelines 31 power consumption 70 print cartridge aligning 44 cleaning 54 automatic 45 manual 46 cleaning debris 46 copper contacts 42 ink nozzles 42 maintaining 52 part numbers 53 refilling 51 warranty exclusion 51 removing debris 47 replacing 41, 63 storing 52 when to clean 45 print cartridge cradle 41 cleaning 48 print properties 10 print quality 12 print settings 12 default 12 print speed 61, 68 black text 68 mixed text with color graphics 68
print technology 68 printable area 73 printer cleaning cartridges 46 cleaning case 50 damage to 51 dimensions 69 I/O interface 69 media sizes 71 media types 70 media weight 70 minimum printing margins 73 noise emissions 70 operating conditions 69 operating environment 69 paper alignment 70 paper capacity 71 paper sizes 71 power consumption 70 print cartridge cradle noise 50 voltage 70 weight 69 printer does not turn on 58 printer driver 10 printer features 6 printer maintenance HP Deskjet Toolbox 54 printer memory 69 printer not printing 56 Printer Properties Advanced tab Windows 98, Me, Features tab Windows 98, Me, Setup tab Windows 98, Me, 2000, 10 Printer Settings taskbar icon 11 printer software 10

hp deskjet 656c series color inkjet printer

data sheet

Affordable and reliable, the HP Deskjet 656c color inkjet printer is a great printer for printing e-mail, internet documents, school reports and other documents. The modern design with fold-up paper tray lets you save space in shared work areas or small workspaces. It includes two print cartridges: black and tri-color for rich black text and vibrant color printing on a variety of papers including plain, photo, papers, greeting cards, and transparencies. Add the optional HP photo print cartridge for photo-quality color printing. Its easy to use and the USB PC connectivity lets you get started quickly.

value plus reliability

Produce colorful documents with the reliability you expect Perfect for printing e-mail, internet documents,school reports, color graphics and more Get excellent results on a variety of papers including plain, photo papers, greeting card paper, and transparencies Get started quickly with USB PC connectivity

space-saving design

Compact size and quiet operation makes it a great fit for tight workspaces Save space when youre not printing with the fold-up tray
vibrant color, rich black text
Black and tri-color ink print cartridges included for impressive results Print color with up to 600 x 300 dpi Print black text with up to 600 x 600 dpi Prints up to 6 pages per minute in black, up to 3 pages per minute in color

optional photo quality

Color photos look even better when you use the optional HP 16 photo cartridge (not included, purchase separately)
HP Deskjet 656c color printer

Technical Specifications

Print Method Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Print Quality Black print resolution: up to 600 x 600-dpi with black pigmented ink Color print resolution: up to 600 x 300-dpi using HP photo print cartridge Print Speed* Dependent upon document type and print mode: Document type Draft Normal Black text up to 6 ppm up to 3 ppm Mixed text/color graphics up to 3 ppm up to 0.9 ppm Full-page color, plain paper NA NA Vertical Alignment 0.002 in. Media Sizes and Types Paper: plain, inkjet, photo; U.S. letter 8.5 x 11 in.; legal 8.5 x 14 in.; executive 7.25 x 10.5 in. Envelopes: U.S. No. 10 4.125 x 9.5 in.; A2 invitation 4.375 x 5.75 in. Transparencies: U.S. letter 8.5 x 11 in. Labels: U.S. letter 8.5 x 11 in. Index cards: 3 x 5 in.; 4 x 6 in.; 5 x 8 in. Custom size: width 3 to 8.5 in.; length 5 to 14 in. Recommended Media Weight Paper: 16 to 24 lb Envelopes: 20 to 24 lb Index cards: 110 lb maximum; 0.012 in. maximum thickness Photo: all Media Handling (built-in feeder) Sheets: up to 100 Envelopes: up to 20 Index cards: up to 30 Transparencies: up to 25 Labels: up to 20 sheets (use only U.S. letter-size sheets) Out-tray capacity: up to 50 sheets; up to 25 sheets (transparencies) Memory 512 KB built-in RAM, 32 KB receive buffer Best up to 1 ppm up to 0.5 ppm up to 0.25 ppm Interface and Connectivity Universal Serial Bus (Microsoft Windows 98 and above) Printer Command Language HP PCL Level 3 enhanced Built-in Fonts 8 fonts: 4 each in Portrait and Landscape orientations; CG Times, Univers, Courier, Letter Gothic Power Requirements Power modules: input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (10%), 50/60 Hz (3 Hz) Power Consumption 23 watts maximum Operating Environment Operating temperature range: 41 to 104 F Relative humidity (RH): 10 to 80% RH non-condensing Recommended operating conditions: 59 to 95 F, 20 to 80% RH non-condensing Storage temperature: -40 to 140 F Noise levels per ISO 9296: Sound power: LwAd: 6.2 dB(A) Sound pressure: LpAm: 50 dB(A) Dimensions W x D x H/Weight 18.6 x 10 x 8.7 in./10.1 lb without print cartridge and power supply Warranty 90-day limited warranty backed by customer care Minimum System Requirements CD-ROM drive Microsoft Windows XP: Pentium 233 MHz, 128 MB RAM Microsoft Windows Me: Pentium 150 MHz, 32 MB RAM Windows 2000 Professional: Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB RAM Windows 98: Pentium 66 MHz, 32 MB RAM Software Compatibility Microsoft Windows (XP Home and Professional, Me, 2000 Professional, 98)

*Approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending on the system configuration, software program and document complexity.

Ordering Information

C8942A HP Deskjet 656c color printer includes: power cord; HP 20 black inkjet print cartridge, 14 ml ink volume; HP 49 tri-color inkjet print cartridge, 11 ml ink volume; printer software for PC; users guide; setup poster; and software including: Professor Franklins Instant Greetings, HP Photo Printing, HP Photo Web Sharing, HP Internet Connection Center. Ink HP C6614N HP 20 black inkjet print cartridge (14 ml) HP C6614D HP 20 black inkjet print cartridge (28 ml) HP 51649A HP 49 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (22.8 ml) HP C1816A HP 16 photo print cartridge (22.8 ml) HP Business Communications Paper and Film HP Bright White Inkjet Paper C1824A Letter size, 500 sheets C5967B Letter size, 250 sheets HP Premium Inkjet Paper 51634Y Letter size, 200 sheets HP Professional Brochure & Flyer Paper, Matte C6955A Letter size, 50 sheets HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film C3828A Letter size, 20 sheets C3834A Letter size, 50 sheets HP Photo Papers HP Photo-quality Inkjet Paper, Two-sided Semi-gloss C6983A Letter size, 25 sheets HP Photo-quality Inkjet Paper, Two-sided Matte C7007A Letter size, 100 sheets HP Two-sided Photo Paper, Glossy/Matte C1846A Letter size, 20 sheets HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy C6039A Letter size, 15 sheets HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy C6831A Letter size, 20 sheets HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy C6944A 4 x 6-in. finished size, 20 sheets C7024A 4 x 6-in. finished size, 60 sheets HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte C6950A Letter size, 20 sheets HP ColorFast Photo Paper, Matte C7013A Letter size, 20 sheets HP Creative Project Papers HP Greeting Card Paper, Quarter-fold C1812A Letter size, 20 sheets, 20 envelopes HP Glossy Greeting Card Paper, Half-fold C6044A Letter size, 10 sheets, 10 envelopes HP Textured Greeting Cards, Ivory, Half-fold C6828A Letter size, 20 sheets, 20 envelopes HP Restickables C6822A Large round inkjet stickers, letter size, 10 sheets (90 stickers) C6823A Large square inkjet stickers, letter size, 10 sheets (90 stickers) HP Iron-on T-shirt Transfers C6049A Letter size, 10 sheets Accessories Cables C6518A HP USB A-B 2m cable

For More Information

Hewlett-Packard peripherals and personal computers are available at authorized HP resellers worldwide. In North America, call for the authorized HP reseller nearest you: United States: 1-800-552-8500 Canada: 1-800-387-3867 If you have questions about the HP Deskjet 656c series color printers, go to Hewlett-Packards home page on the world wide web: www.hp.com or the HP Peripherals Forum on CompuServe. HP telephone assistance (in warranty): 1-208-344-4131 (MF 6 am10 pm, Sat 9 am4 pm Mountain Time).

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