HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 is a feature-packed all-in-one printer that is suitable for any home or small office environment. The printer is black in colour and its design add a real class to printing when placed in any workspace. It has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity which makes it extremely simple to print using a smart device. With the support for Google Cloud Print, one can find it more convenient to print the documents sitting at any corner.
On the way to save both time and money, the OfficeJet Pro 6971 printer supports automatic duplexer. It also uses XL size HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 ink cartridges so that you do not have to worry about frequent replacing of the ink cartridges. With the maximum printing capabilities, the printer lacks in providing fax support and is relatively slow to use for any business purpose.
Advantages- Printer supports Automatic Duplexer
- Allows fast photo printing
- Allows borderless printing of photos
- Affordable range of HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 ink cartridge
- Easy mobile printing
- Cloud printing
- Dedicated photo tray
- Supports wireless printing of documents
- No ethernet port connectivity
- No fax support
- Relatively slow to use for business purpose
- Low print quality
The HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 ink cartridges include
- HP 903XL T6M15AE Black Ink
- HP 903XL T6M11AE Yellow Ink
- HP 903XL T6M07AE Magenta Ink
- HP 903XL T6M03AE Cyan Ink
The printer is highly durable in nature and makes printing more efficient and reliable. With the Wi-Fi connectivity, one can easily print the documents using the compatible wireless device and does not require a network connection. If we overlook the speed for printing documents, this device is a great choice for users who love to print photographs as it is efficient in printing good quality photo prints in less time.
What should be done if the printer gives inconsistent output while printing?
To resolve this issue, clean the ink cartridges with the recommended items to get a clear print quality. Follow the steps given below to clean the cartridges.
- Gather the following items before cleaning the HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 ink cartridges.
- Use clean, distilled water. Bottled or filtered water can also be used if distilled water is not available.
- Use a clean cotton bud or a soft lint-free material.
- Press on the power button to turn on the printer.
- Open the cartridge access door. Be careful while opening the carriage, it moves to the right side of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle before you continue with the cleaning process.
- Separate the power cord from the back of the printer.
- Push down at the top of the HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 ink cartridge to release it from the printer, and then pull it towards you to remove it from its slot.
- Inspect the ink cartridge for ink and detritus buildup.
- Dip a clean cotton bud or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and then squeeze any excess water from it.
- Gently clean the copper-coloured contacts.
- Lightly moisten another cotton bud with distilled water, and then squeeze any excess water from the swab. Use this bud to clean the electrical contacts in the carriage, located inside the printer on the carriage slots.
- Wait for ten minutes to allow the cartridge and carriage electrical contacts to dry.
- Slightly slide the HP OfficeJet Pro 6971 ink cartridges into the empty carriage slot, and then gently push at the upper part of it until it fixes into place.
- Make sure the tricolour cartridge goes into left carriage slot and black cartridge goes into right carriage slot.
- Close the access door. Reconnect the power cables, turn on the power button and try to print again.
- If still, the output is not consistent repeat the above steps.