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... is not filling the text or graphics completely 45 Output is faded or dull colored 45 Colors are printing as black and white 46 Wrong colors are printing...46 Printout shows bleeding colors 46 Colors do not line up properly 46 Lines or dots are missing from text or... connecting to a network 50 Problems connecting to a wired network 51 Problems setting up or using wireless communication 51 Clearing jams...54 To clear a jam...54 To avoid jams...56 5 Printer lights reference Interpreting control panel lights...58 Interpreting network connector lights...62 6 Configuring and managing the...
... is not filling the text or graphics completely 45 Output is faded or dull colored 45 Colors are printing as black and white 46 Wrong colors are printing...46 Printout shows bleeding colors 46 Colors do not line up properly 46 Lines or dots are missing from text or... connecting to a network 50 Problems connecting to a wired network 51 Problems setting up or using wireless communication 51 Clearing jams...54 To clear a jam...54 To avoid jams...56 5 Printer lights reference Interpreting control panel lights...58 Interpreting network connector lights...62 6 Configuring and managing the...
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... 10.3, 10.4))......83 To share the printer on a locally shared network (Mac OS X (10.2, 10.3, 10.4 83 Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 85 Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings 85 To set up the printer on an ad hoc network (Mac OS... 87 To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows 87 To set up wireless communication using SecureEasySetup (SES...
... 10.3, 10.4))......83 To share the printer on a locally shared network (Mac OS X (10.2, 10.3, 10.4 83 Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 85 Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings 85 To set up the printer on an ad hoc network (Mac OS... 87 To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows 87 To set up wireless communication using SecureEasySetup (SES...
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Warranty Quick Reference 108 Is your product covered under warranty 108 HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do Brasil...118 Notice to users in Italy...118 Notice to users in France...118 Notice to ...Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 116 Other regulatory information...117 Regulatory information for wireless products 118 Notice to users in Canada/Note ...
Warranty Quick Reference 108 Is your product covered under warranty 108 HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do Brasil...118 Notice to users in Italy...118 Notice to users in France...118 Notice to ...Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 116 Other regulatory information...117 Regulatory information for wireless products 118 Notice to users in Canada/Note ...
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...browser or through any standard Web browser. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Finding other resources for the product You can also configure settings for wireless printing. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software, if you choose an installation option ...that are not included in the printer driver. See Toolbox (Windows). Embedded Web server (network connection...
...browser or through any standard Web browser. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Finding other resources for the product You can also configure settings for wireless printing. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software, if you choose an installation option ...that are not included in the printer driver. See Toolbox (Windows). Embedded Web server (network connection...
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...vents are not covered and the printer is turned off . If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for voltage requirements. Until this , uninstall the software completely, and then reinstall the printer software. otherwise, the printer software might not be printed....and power connections ▲ Make sure the printer is not responding (nothing prints) If the printer supports wireless communication, see also Problems setting up or using wireless communication. If the vents are on the sides of the printer. To resolve this process is complete, ...
...vents are not covered and the printer is turned off . If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for voltage requirements. Until this , uninstall the software completely, and then reinstall the printer software. otherwise, the printer software might not be printed....and power connections ▲ Make sure the printer is not responding (nothing prints) If the printer supports wireless communication, see also Problems setting up or using wireless communication. If the vents are on the sides of the printer. To resolve this process is complete, ...
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...media. 42 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW See Guidelines for radio interference ▲ If the printer is connected using wireless communication and is printing slowly, then the radio signal might be weak. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the... do not exceed the printable area of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as the print quality. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). Something on the page is missing or ...
...media. 42 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW See Guidelines for radio interference ▲ If the printer is connected using wireless communication and is printing slowly, then the radio signal might be weak. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the... do not exceed the printable area of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as the print quality. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). Something on the page is missing or ...
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... to communicate with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more information, see Configure network settings. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using wireless communication If the printer is unable to match the address on the ...configuration page. c. On the Ports tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. Select ...
... to communicate with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more information, see Configure network settings. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using wireless communication If the printer is unable to match the address on the ...configuration page. c. On the Ports tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. Select ...
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... only), authentication type, encryption. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. If the wireless network settings are incorrect, follow these settings in the left pane. 4. Close the embedded Web server, and then disconnect the cable from the printer. 52 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW In...
... only), authentication type, encryption. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. If the wireless network settings are incorrect, follow these settings in the left pane. 4. Close the embedded Web server, and then disconnect the cable from the printer. 52 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW In...
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...signal strength indicated on the network configuration page of the printer (see Understanding the configuration page). it will not print in either a wired or a wireless mode at any obstructions or partitions. See Uninstalling the printer software. If possible, bring the devices closer, or ...shows 'Offline' and 'Wired', the printer is '0', the wireless devices (such as the computer, the hub, or the wireless router) might be too far away, or the wireless signal might be blocked. See also Guidelines for wireless communication. Check the printer lights ● If the Configuration Page...
...signal strength indicated on the network configuration page of the printer (see Understanding the configuration page). it will not print in either a wired or a wireless mode at any obstructions or partitions. See Uninstalling the printer software. If possible, bring the devices closer, or ...shows 'Offline' and 'Wired', the printer is '0', the wireless devices (such as the computer, the hub, or the wireless router) might be too far away, or the wireless signal might be blocked. See also Guidelines for wireless communication. Check the printer lights ● If the Configuration Page...
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... more of the ink cartridge lights are on. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are using Windows Connect NowTM to the wireless network. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer might be replaced soon. ▲ Get ready new ink...
... more of the ink cartridge lights are on. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are using Windows Connect NowTM to the wireless network. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer might be replaced soon. ▲ Get ready new ink...
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... receiving or transmitting data over the network. Activity light is required. 62 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is connected to the network but is on. The printer is turned on . Link light is on and idle. ▲ No action is connected using a network cable. Light description/Light ... and recommended action Link light is not receiving or transmitting data over the network. ▲ No action is off when the printer is required. Activity light blinks. Interpreting network connector lights 1 Activity light 2 Network connector 3 Link light NOTE The...
... receiving or transmitting data over the network. Activity light is required. 62 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is connected to the network but is on. The printer is turned on . Link light is on and idle. ▲ No action is connected using a network cable. Light description/Light ... and recommended action Link light is not receiving or transmitting data over the network. ▲ No action is off when the printer is required. Activity light blinks. Interpreting network connector lights 1 Activity light 2 Network connector 3 Link light NOTE The...
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6 Configuring and managing the printer This section contains the following information: ● Managing the printer ● Understanding the configuration page ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) ● Uninstalling the printer software ENWW 65
6 Configuring and managing the printer This section contains the following information: ● Managing the printer ● Understanding the configuration page ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) ● Uninstalling the printer software ENWW 65
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... name and wireless mode, and wired settings such as TCP/IP address, router, and subnet mask. To open the Network Printer Setup Utility 1. Select Library, and then select Printers. 3. This page contains information about the printer model and serial number. See Calibrating the color. ●...levels for network connectivity. See To calibrate the linefeed. ● HP Support: Gain access to configure network settings for a tray, and set the tray priority. You can find support for the printer. HP Printer Utility panels Information and Support panel ● Supplies Status: Shows ...
... name and wireless mode, and wired settings such as TCP/IP address, router, and subnet mask. To open the Network Printer Setup Utility 1. Select Library, and then select Printers. 3. This page contains information about the printer model and serial number. See Calibrating the color. ●...levels for network connectivity. See To calibrate the linefeed. ● HP Support: Gain access to configure network settings for a tray, and set the tray priority. You can find support for the printer. HP Printer Utility panels Information and Support panel ● Supplies Status: Shows ...
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... or the network is connected to a peer-to a wireless network. 2. TCP/IP: Shows information on how the printer is configured, such as '802.3 Wired'; Network Configuration Page 1. Also contains a Config By field, which shows 'AutoIP' if the printer is not available. ● Active Connection Type: Shows ... the embedded Web server and the hardware address of the printer and the network. Shows 'Wired' if the printer is connected to a wired network, and 'Wireless' if the printer is connected to -peer network, and 'DHCP' if the printer is assigned an IP address or is configured by the ...
... or the network is connected to a peer-to a wireless network. 2. TCP/IP: Shows information on how the printer is configured, such as '802.3 Wired'; Network Configuration Page 1. Also contains a Config By field, which shows 'AutoIP' if the printer is not available. ● Active Connection Type: Shows ... the embedded Web server and the hardware address of the printer and the network. Shows 'Wired' if the printer is connected to a wired network, and 'Wireless' if the printer is connected to -peer network, and 'DHCP' if the printer is assigned an IP address or is configured by the ...
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... or partitions. See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings for details. ● Network Name (SSID): By default, the printer looks for details. If the value is 'Disassociated', make sure that the wireless access parts are up and running. ...printer is ready for reducing interference on a wireless network. ● Authentication Type: The possible values are 'ad hoc' and 'infrastructure'. However, if the wireless capability is '0', the wireless devices (such as the settings of the wireless device. See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings for the wireless...
... or partitions. See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings for details. ● Network Name (SSID): By default, the printer looks for details. If the value is 'Disassociated', make sure that the wireless access parts are up and running. ...printer is ready for reducing interference on a wireless network. ● Authentication Type: The possible values are 'ad hoc' and 'infrastructure'. However, if the wireless capability is '0', the wireless devices (such as the settings of the wireless device. See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings for the wireless...
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...the type of encryption your network. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for multiple printers (Windows only). Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) You may set up the printer for wireless communication using one of the following tasks: ●... complete the following ways: ● Using a cross cable or network cable See To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 NOTE If you may wish to ad hoc communication mode, and communicates directly with any...
...the type of encryption your network. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for multiple printers (Windows only). Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) You may set up the printer for wireless communication using one of the following tasks: ●... complete the following ways: ● Using a cross cable or network cable See To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 NOTE If you may wish to ad hoc communication mode, and communicates directly with any...
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... Devices on existing and future Wi-Fi networks. For more information on wireless security, visit www.weca.net/opensection/pdf/whitepaper_wi-fi_security4-29-03.pdf. ● Network authentication: The printer's factory default setting is the second generation of the standard Extensible Authentication Protocol...86 Chapter 6 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW Security settings NOTE For the available settings for the printer, see the network configuration page under Understanding the configuration page. AES is set to another wireless device. The other devices on small ...
... Devices on existing and future Wi-Fi networks. For more information on wireless security, visit www.weca.net/opensection/pdf/whitepaper_wi-fi_security4-29-03.pdf. ● Network authentication: The printer's factory default setting is the second generation of the standard Extensible Authentication Protocol...86 Chapter 6 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW Security settings NOTE For the available settings for the printer, see the network configuration page under Understanding the configuration page. AES is set to another wireless device. The other devices on small ...
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...(see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on wireless networks. 5. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant from the printer's network port. 3. Click the Airport icon on the Starter CD. 7. Remove the protective cover from... Type screen, select the wireless network option and click Done. 9. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. To set up the printer on your computer system. 4. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Follow the onscreen...
...(see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on wireless networks. 5. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant from the printer's network port. 3. Click the Airport icon on the Starter CD. 7. Remove the protective cover from... Type screen, select the wireless network option and click Done. 9. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. To set up the printer on your computer system. 4. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Follow the onscreen...
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... the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the wireless router. 3. On the Connection Type screen, select the option to print the printer's configuration page and verify that the SES settings match the router's wireless settings. See also Problems setting up using SES. 1. Insert the Starter CD into...
... the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the wireless router. 3. On the Connection Type screen, select the option to print the printer's configuration page and verify that the SES settings match the router's wireless settings. See also Problems setting up using SES. 1. Insert the Starter CD into...
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... . Close any applications that you to the computer's USB port when prompted. To set up the printer for about 5 seconds. The wireless network configuration settings are running on the Starter CD. 3. The CD menu runs automatically. On the CD... not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to each printer. 1. The Configuration Page light goes off wireless communication ▲ Press and hold (Configuration Page button) on...
... . Close any applications that you to the computer's USB port when prompted. To set up the printer for about 5 seconds. The wireless network configuration settings are running on the Starter CD. 3. The CD menu runs automatically. On the CD... not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to each printer. 1. The Configuration Page light goes off wireless communication ▲ Press and hold (Configuration Page button) on...