How to Setup HP Officejet Pro 6960 Printer

How to set up or install the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer

1. Unpack the newly arrived HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer, setting aside the packing materials.
2. Provide the power connection to the printer at a wall outlet using the power cord.
3. Turn on the HP Officejet Pro 6960 Printer Settings by using the power button and scroll to the bottom of the menu screen to set the language, date, time, and region.
4. Confirm your preferences, and then take out the ink cartridges one by one from their package.
5. Insert the black ink cartridge into the right side and the tri-color ink cartridge into the left side.
6. Keep a blank sheet of plain paper in the printer's input tray and wait for the printer to print an alignment page, and then continue to the next step.
7. Install the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer software on your computer using the installation CD and set up the wired, wireless, or USB network connection of your choice.

Install driver for HP OfficejetPro 6960 printer

1. To install the driver for HP Officejet 6960, you need the installation CD or any software provided by the manufacturer.
2. Software installation via CD only works with a Windows computer, and for Mac, you need to use a USB flash drive to copy and install the driver.
3. If it is from a CD, first mount the disc on your computer and wait for the content to display.
4. Copy and paste the driver installation file to any folder on your computer. Open the setup file and run it.
5. Follow the flashing prompts or instructions and finish the setup process.
6. If the CD does not read, download it from our website by clicking the Download Driver button.
7. Click on the downloaded file, read the instructions and complete the installation.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Wireless Setup

The HP Officejet Pro 6960 wireless setup process is simple and essential in this technically emerging world. See these steps to set it up on your printer.

How to connect HP Officejet Pro 6960 to a wireless network

1. You need to have a few things ready before you start the wireless setup process in the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer setup.
2. A computer connected to a wireless network to which you will connect your printer.
3. The name of your computer's wireless network and the access code to provide if prompted.
4. A wireless router is also required to set up the system.
5. It is recommended to place the computer, router and printer close to each other to avoid weak signals.
6. A broadband Internet connection such as DSL is required and must be continuous.
7. Check if a USB cable is connecting the printer and the computer, and if so, remove it.
8. Please install the printer software from us or from the manufacturer's site.
9. From the printer's control panel, go to SettingsNetwork SettingsWireless Setup Wizard.
10. Following the instructions in the wizard, complete the wireless setup on your computer.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Wireless Direct Printing

1. Enable HP Wireless Direct on the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer.
2. If you have the Wi-Fi radio on your computer or mobile, turn it on.
3. If your printer is already on a wireless network but you want to print using Wi-Fi Direct, turn on HP Wi-Fi Direct on your printer and Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, and then print directly to the printer.
4. If you have connected your printer via a USB connection, first enable the Direct feature on your printer.
5. On Windows Start, click Programs Printer Settings and Software HP (your printer model).
6. Start the software and select Utilities on the printer software screen.
7. Click HP Officejet Pro 6960 Printer Setup & Software and choose the Connect a new printer option.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Mobile Printing

We have setup steps for the most commonly used mobile printing solutions so you can print from your network-connected wireless printer. Follow them and do it yourself without the need for a technician to physically show up.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 ePrint setup

1. To print with HP ePrint, you must first obtain the printer's email address.
2. The printer's email address can be obtained in two ways: From the printer's control panel by touching the HP ePrint icon.
3. The other way is to access the embedded web server and print the information page to get your printer's email address.
4. Sign up for a new email account in person and log into it.
5. Enter the printer's email address in the TO field and also provide the subject line.
6. Insert the document or photo you want to print as an attachment.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Airborne Print Setup

Have an iOS device version 4.2 and above to print with the AirPrint function.

1. Check if you have an AirPrint-compatible HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer setup and if you have connected to the Wi-Fi network your device is connected to.
2. If your printer has a display on the control panel, select the Settings, Network, or Wireless menu where supported.
3. Select Wireless Setup Wizard, follow the instructions in the wizard window, and complete the setup.
4. Touch the Share icon on the document or photo you are trying to print.
5. Touch Print and choose your printer from the list in the Printer Options menu.
6. Select Options to modify any other settings.
7. Provide the number of copies to print, and then tap Print.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Ink Cartridge

The installation and replacement procedure for the HP Officejet Pro 6960 ink cartridge varies slightly. Follow these steps to replace the defective ink cartridge.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Ink Cartridge Replacement

1. Before proceeding to remove the defective cartridge from its slot, check if the ink level has dropped below the required level or if it is dry.
2. Access the ink cartridge door and slowly push down on the cartridge slot to remove the replaceable ink cartridge.
3. If you're changing black ink, remove the cartridge from the right slot, and for tri-colors, it's the left slot.
4. Insert the new ink cartridge into the slot provided and lock it firmly.
5. Print an alignment page manually.
6. Buy only genuine HP Officejet pro 6960 ink cartridges from the manufacturer or an authorized reseller.

How to print on HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer

1. Load enough papers in the input tray of the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer setup.
2. Go to the File menu in the document and tap the Print option.
3. Open the Printer Properties and change the necessary settings, and then click Apply to save the changes.
4. Return to the Print window and click the Print option again.
5. Finally, see if you have received the output correctly.

How to scan from HP OfficeJet Pro 6960

1. To scan from your HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer, follow the simple instructions below.
2. Locate the Scan icon or option on your printer's control panel.
3. Choose the computer name and job type of the scan.
4. Wait until the printer completes the scanning process, and then return to your computer.
5. The scanned file opens automatically from your computer's scan folder.
6. Click on the file to view the scan.
7. If you do not have a touch screen panel, please contact our agents for the scanning procedure.

Scan to Email HP Officejet Pro 6960

1. To use the Scan to Email feature, please have a local email account such as Outlook, Live Mail, Thunderbird installed on your computer.
2. If you don't have any of the above accounts, you should at least have web-based accounts like Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail.
3. Start the scan from your printer's control panel.
4. Press the Scan menu, select your computer name, and choose Email as PDF.
5. If your HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer setup does not have the scan option on its control panel, please contact us for assistance.

How to copy on the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer

1. Mount the scannable item on the scanner glass or in the document feeder depending on your printer's function.
2. Touch Copy, Copy Document, Copy Photo on the printer's control panel, and then change any settings if necessary.
3. View Advanced Copy Settings in Settings by tapping on it.
4. You can make ID cards, two-sided copies, and change the size, resolution, and more settings.
5. Depending on the option displayed on the screen, press Home or Back after returning to the Home screen, and then tap Start Color or Start Black.
6. Click OK to start the copy job.

How to send a fax on the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer

1. First, set up the fax using the phone cords provided with the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer setup.
2. After setting it up, tell the recipient that you are going to transfer the fax.
3. Insert the faxable document into the ADF tray or place it on the scanner glass.
4. Keep a blank sheet of paper in the printer's input tray to receive fax reports, if applicable.
5. Check if the phone line is not in use and call the fax number along with the area code from your printer's control panel.
6. After the fax is sent, you will receive a high-pitched dial tone to confirm that the recipient has received the fax.
7. Wait for the fax page to print and now the fax process is complete on your end.

How to connect HP Officejet Pro 6960 to computer

1. After turning on the settings for the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer, connect it to a network.
2. The HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer supports wired, wireless, USB, Wi-Fi Direct, and front USB port connections on the printer.
3. To set up the printer using USB, first enable the functionality of your printer by turning it on.
4. Buy a 3m long USB cable.
5. Disconnect the cable you have connected to the printer if you have one.
6. Click Devices and Printers under Computer Control Panel Settings in the results.
7. Right-click your printer model and click Remove Device.
8. Remove multiple existing printers, if any.
9. Now install the printer driver and complete the setup process.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Factory Reset

1. There are several reasons why you should do a factory reset on your printer. For the factor reset procedure, please read the instructions below.
2. Tap the Return icon three times from your printer's home screen.
3. Wait for the Support Menu to display.
4. Touch the menu and choose the Resets menu using the up or down arrow keys and press OK.
5. From the two options that appear on the screen, select Soft Reset or Soft Reset.
6. After choosing an option, press OK.
7. Your printer shuts down in a moment and after rebooting the problem should be resolved.

HP Officejet Pro 6960 Firmware Update

1. Firmware update fixes your printer errors and ensures a smooth workflow. To update your printer's firmware, follow these steps.
2. Go to the HP Officejet Pro 6960 printer settings update function and touch the HP ePrint icon, touch Settings or Settings if necessary, and then touch Product update or Check for product updates.
3. If your printer contains text-based menus, choose the Settings, Service, or Settings menu, press Preferences, Printer Maintenance, or Tools, depending on what is displayed on the screen.
4. Accept the terms and conditions displayed on the screen if prompted and by following the instructions available on the screen, turn on web services and set up automatic updates.
5. Choose Check for updates if the printer does not automatically start the update process.

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