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... (10.2, 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 ...
... (10.2, 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 ...
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Understanding the printer parts Front view 1 Control panel 2 Output tray 3 Paper guides 4 Tray 1 5 Tray 2 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 6 Ink cartridge cover 7 Ink cartridges 8 Printheads 9 Printhead latch 10 Top cover ENWW Understanding the printer parts 5
Understanding the printer parts Front view 1 Control panel 2 Output tray 3 Paper guides 4 Tray 1 5 Tray 2 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 6 Ink cartridge cover 7 Ink cartridges 8 Printheads 9 Printhead latch 10 Top cover ENWW Understanding the printer parts 5
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Control panel For more information about interpreting control-panel lights, see Printer lights reference. 1 Power button and light 2 Configuration Page button HP Officejet Pro K550dtn HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 3 Cancel button 4 Resume button and light 5 Printhead lights 6 Ink cartridge lights 6 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW
Control panel For more information about interpreting control-panel lights, see Printer lights reference. 1 Power button and light 2 Configuration Page button HP Officejet Pro K550dtn HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 3 Cancel button 4 Resume button and light 5 Printhead lights 6 Ink cartridge lights 6 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW
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Back view 1 USB host connector (connects to USB devices such as flash drives) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 2 Network connector (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 3 USB connector 4 Power input 5 Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) 6 Optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) ENWW Understanding the printer parts 7
Back view 1 USB host connector (connects to USB devices such as flash drives) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 2 Network connector (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 3 USB connector 4 Power input 5 Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) 6 Optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) ENWW Understanding the printer parts 7
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...information. To install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Do not press the buttons on either side of paper automatically when the ...optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on the printer. Installing the duplex unit You can...
...information. To install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Do not press the buttons on either side of paper automatically when the ...optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on the printer. Installing the duplex unit You can...
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... sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Connect the power cord and turn on top of plain paper. Installing tray...the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Set the printer on the printer. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ventilation. 2. See Accessories for ordering ...
... sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Connect the power cord and turn on top of plain paper. Installing tray...the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Set the printer on the printer. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ventilation. 2. See Accessories for ordering ...
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Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Allowing wet media to print transparencies. You might need to reformat existing documents to the output tray. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures ... paper sizes U.S. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of the printer. ● Use the Best mode to stack up may cause smearing. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by...
Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Allowing wet media to print transparencies. You might need to reformat existing documents to the output tray. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures ... paper sizes U.S. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of the printer. ● Use the Best mode to stack up may cause smearing. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by...
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... till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use the following tips and resources to print the configuration page and verify that the network settings have been reset. By ...
... till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use the following tips and resources to print the configuration page and verify that the network settings have been reset. By ...
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...HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is on and not blinking. For Windows, set as the current or default printer. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is set the printer... the printer is turned on for...protective caps from the printer. ● Printer can print a ...to the printer. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference...Printers folder. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to initialize the printer after the printheads are installed. ● Make sure the printer is not jammed in the printer...
...HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is on and not blinking. For Windows, set as the current or default printer. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is set the printer... the printer is turned on for...protective caps from the printer. ● Printer can print a ...to the printer. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference...Printers folder. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to initialize the printer after the printheads are installed. ● Make sure the printer is not jammed in the printer...
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...these steps to the wireless network. If the wireless network settings are correct, the computer might have access to correct the printer's network settings: 1. See Embedded Web server. 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. Open the ...card is set of the printer. A single wireless card might be incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), network name (SSID), channel (Ad hoc networks only), authentication type, encryption. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Connect the printer to your computer, and ensure...
...these steps to the wireless network. If the wireless network settings are correct, the computer might have access to correct the printer's network settings: 1. See Embedded Web server. 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. Open the ...card is set of the printer. A single wireless card might be incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), network name (SSID), channel (Ad hoc networks only), authentication type, encryption. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Connect the printer to your computer, and ensure...
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The printer is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is ready. ▲ No action is off . The Power light is on. Interpreting control panel lights 1 Power button and light 2 Configuration Page button HP Officejet Pro K550dtn HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 3 Cancel button 4 Resume button and light 5 Printhead lights 6 Ink cartridge lights For more information, visit HP website (www.hp.com...
The printer is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is ready. ▲ No action is off . The Power light is on. Interpreting control panel lights 1 Power button and light 2 Configuration Page button HP Officejet Pro K550dtn HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 3 Cancel button 4 Resume button and light 5 Printhead lights 6 Ink cartridge lights For more information, visit HP website (www.hp.com...
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... new ink cartridges and replace the existing cartridges when they become empty. The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is required. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. Light description /Light pattern Explanation and recommended action The Power light is...
... new ink cartridges and replace the existing cartridges when they become empty. The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is required. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. Light description /Light pattern Explanation and recommended action The Power light is...
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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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... key of the wireless device. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 It is not connected to the network using wireless communication. Communication mode There are two communication mode ...● Using a cross cable or network cable See To set up the printer on the same subnet. 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: ● Obtain your ...
... key of the wireless device. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 It is not connected to the network using wireless communication. Communication mode There are two communication mode ...● Using a cross cable or network cable See To set up the printer on the same subnet. 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: ● Obtain your ...
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... drive. On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. To set up the printer on your computer system. 4. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Close any applications that are running on an...
... drive. On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. To set up the printer on your computer system. 4. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Close any applications that are running on an...
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... the Starter CD. 3. The CD menu runs automatically. Using the Wireless Configuration Utility provided, export the computer's wireless settings to conveniently set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 To turn off . If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on your computer system. 6. Follow the...
... the Starter CD. 3. The CD menu runs automatically. Using the Wireless Configuration Utility provided, export the computer's wireless settings to conveniently set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 To turn off . If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on your computer system. 6. Follow the...
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ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 ● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to a computer running behind your router and make configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet on your router, if possible. You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection to non-preferred networks. This is disabled by default in Windows XP.
ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 ● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to a computer running behind your router and make configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet on your router, if possible. You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection to non-preferred networks. This is disabled by default in Windows XP.
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...Printer specifications For media and media-handling specifications, see Selecting print media. HP PCL 3 enhanced ENWW 109 Physical specifications Available models and physical dimensions Size (width x depth x height) HP Officejet Pro K550: 496 x 403.2 x 212.5 mm (19.5 x 15.9 x 8.4 inches) HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn: 496 x 503.9 x 301.2 mm (19.5 x 19.8 x 11.9 inches) Weight (does not include HP Officejet Pro K550... network connection (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) ● 802.11b/g wireless network (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Four ink...
...Printer specifications For media and media-handling specifications, see Selecting print media. HP PCL 3 enhanced ENWW 109 Physical specifications Available models and physical dimensions Size (width x depth x height) HP Officejet Pro K550: 496 x 403.2 x 212.5 mm (19.5 x 15.9 x 8.4 inches) HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn: 496 x 503.9 x 301.2 mm (19.5 x 19.8 x 11.9 inches) Weight (does not include HP Officejet Pro K550... network connection (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) ● 802.11b/g wireless network (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Four ink...
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... cord statement The power cord cannot be confused with the marketing name (HP Officejet Pro K550) or product number (C8157A, C8158A, C8159A). LED classification ENWW Other regulatory information 117 The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SNPRC-0501-01 (HP Officejet Pro K550/K550dtn) or SNPRC-0501-02 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn). If it is defective, it should not be repaired.
... cord statement The power cord cannot be confused with the marketing name (HP Officejet Pro K550) or product number (C8157A, C8158A, C8159A). LED classification ENWW Other regulatory information 117 The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SNPRC-0501-01 (HP Officejet Pro K550/K550dtn) or SNPRC-0501-02 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn). If it is defective, it should not be repaired.
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...assigned a Regulatory model number that the product Product Name: HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn Product Number: C8159A Regulatory Model Number(1): SNPRC-0501-02 Product Accessory Number: C8256A / 350-sheet tray 2 C8255A / HP auto-duplexer unit Radio Module Number: RSVLD-0403 Product Options..., The Comtech, Singapore 118502 declares, that stays with the regulatory aspects of the design. ENWW Declaration of conformity 121 HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 60950-1:2001 / EN 60950-1:2001 IEC 60825-1:1994 ...
...assigned a Regulatory model number that the product Product Name: HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn Product Number: C8159A Regulatory Model Number(1): SNPRC-0501-02 Product Accessory Number: C8256A / 350-sheet tray 2 C8255A / HP auto-duplexer unit Radio Module Number: RSVLD-0403 Product Options..., The Comtech, Singapore 118502 declares, that stays with the regulatory aspects of the design. ENWW Declaration of conformity 121 HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 60950-1:2001 / EN 60950-1:2001 IEC 60825-1:1994 ...