How to print file labels on HP officejet Pro 6978

[bamaral]

I want to print Avery file labels on my HP OfficeJet Pro 6978

[Dragon-Fur]

@bamaral 

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As long as you really mean to print "labels" and not heavy 2-sided business cards, then yes - printer might do that.

Avery makes a lot of label papers -- they are generally suitable for this type of printer.

Labels comer in different paper sizes, too. 

If the printer supports the unknown paper size (label sheet) and can handle the label sheets of unknown weight,

If printer is clean and generally ready to print,

If the Full Feature Software is installed,

If the software you are using to print the completed label template is appropriate for the task,

then

Yes, could work.

What we know now:

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Printer - Specifications

Printer Specifications for HP OfficeJet Pro 6900 Printers 

Partial Excerpt - Section Paper Handling > Paper tray capacities

To avoid paper jams and other issues, do not overload the input tray.

Tray	Type	Weight	Capacity
Input tray	Paper	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)	Up to 225 sheets of plain paper
Photo paper	200 to 280 g/m2 (60 to 75 lb bond)	Up to 60 sheets
Envelopes	75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond envelope)	Up to 10 envelopes
Cards	163 to 200 g/m2 (90 to 110 lb index)	Up to 60 cards
Duplexer	Paper	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)	n/a
Automatic document feeder (ADF)	Paper	60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond)	35 sheets
Output tray	Paper	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)	Up to 60 sheets of plain paper (text printing)

and

Media Handling, Document Finishing	Sheetfe; ADF
Media Size (facet)	Letter; A4; Legal; B5
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	Tray 1: 3.5 x 8.5 to 5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	Tray 1: 88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
Media Types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers,HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Photo Inkjet Papers, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Inkjet Hagaki, Plain Paper, Thick, Plain Paper, Light/Recycled
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	16 to 28 lb (plain paper); 60 to 75 lb (photo); 20 to 24 lb (envelope); 90 to 110 lb (card)
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	60 to 105 g/m² (plain); 220 to 280 g/m² (photo); 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope); 163 to 200 g/m² (card)
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	Plain paper: 16 to 28 lb, Bond
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m²

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Printer - Printer Software

Details Page - Driver - For your Printer

>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download / Save / Install <<<

HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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Printer Assistant - Manage Scan to Computer

The installation of the full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  

Printer Assistant 

HP Scan

When needed / wanted, enable "Scan to Computer" using the Printer Assistant

Open the Printer Assistant > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable

Example - Full Feature Software - Installed - Programs and Features

Programs_and_Features_Printer_Desktop_Icons_11

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Printer - Tray and Paper

The printer must be made aware of the paper size and type that is loaded in the tray for the current job.

Paper size must be adjusted as appropriate.

Standard label paper might print using a paper type of "plain paper".

If the label paper is a bit thicker than standard 24lb paper, consider changing the paper type.

For example, available paper types (depending on your size of paper) might include

Thick, Brochure (matte or glossy), "other specialty papers"

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

NOTE:  Find printer IP address

Section How do I manually assign an IP address to my printer?  Items 1-2

EWS – Browser – Tray and Paper Management

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)

Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type

Model Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

Tray and Paper – Paper Size / Paper Type / Paper Weight

Reminder

HP Smart Mobile requires that paper size / type is adjusted before the content is opened to be printed.

Paper Size, Type, and Weight loaded in the printer tray must be supported for use in that tray.

EWS provides access and control to check / adjust Tray and Paper Settings.

Note

Depending on the printer model, the Printer Control Panel might provide access to Paper Size / Type settings immediately after the paper is (re)loaded into the appropriate printer intake tray.

EWS_9025_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_All_10

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Job Configuration - Sample

Full Feature Software installed.

Completed Avery Template Export to PDF format and saved.

Print PDF file using Adobe Reader DC

Example - Avery L7160 - Label

Avery_L7160_Sample_Label_1

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories: Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software / Drivers / Firmware Updates , Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

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