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... printer driver using Add Printer 82 Configuring the printer (Mac OS)...83 To install the software for network or direct connection (Mac OS X (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 ...
... printer driver using Add Printer 82 Configuring the printer (Mac OS)...83 To install the software for network or direct connection (Mac OS X (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 ...
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... ENWW Embedded Web server (network connection) Allows you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. in this guide from the printer driver. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Also, an electronic version is provided with the printer. Available through the Toolbox (Windows). See Toolbox (Windows). Finding other resources for the product You...
... ENWW Embedded Web server (network connection) Allows you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. in this guide from the printer driver. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Also, an electronic version is provided with the printer. Available through the Toolbox (Windows). See Toolbox (Windows). Finding other resources for the product You...
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... 15 Allowing wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. Custom-sized media ● Use only... custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered to print transparencies. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers.
... 15 Allowing wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. Custom-sized media ● Use only... custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered to print transparencies. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers.
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... When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47 inch). 18 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Statement, 8.5 x 13 inch, B5, A5, cards, custom-sized media, photo media Envelopes (1) Left margin (2) Right margin (3) Top margin (4) Bottom margin* 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm...) 16.5 mm (0.65 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) * To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Effects tab in the printer driver, and select Minimize Margins. Media U.S. Letter, U.S.
... When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47 inch). 18 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Statement, 8.5 x 13 inch, B5, A5, cards, custom-sized media, photo media Envelopes (1) Left margin (2) Right margin (3) Top margin (4) Bottom margin* 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm...) 16.5 mm (0.65 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) * To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Effects tab in the printer driver, and select Minimize Margins. Media U.S. Letter, U.S.
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...: Click the Settings tab and click Paper Handling in tray 1 and tray 2. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device button (this feature to ... Click Paper Handling. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. The following table lists...
...: Click the Settings tab and click Paper Handling in tray 1 and tray 2. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device button (this feature to ... Click Paper Handling. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. The following table lists...
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NOTE To set print settings for current jobs (Windows) 1. For more information about the features of the Windows printer driver, see the documentation of the printer driver. To change settings from a specific application, see the online help of that you are using.) 3. For more information about ...click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to the defaults configured in the printer driver. To change settings (Mac OS) 1. Change any desired settings (such as media type), and click OK or Print. 22 Chapter 3 Using...
NOTE To set print settings for current jobs (Windows) 1. For more information about the features of the Windows printer driver, see the documentation of the printer driver. To change settings from a specific application, see the online help of that you are using.) 3. For more information about ...click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to the defaults configured in the printer driver. To change settings (Mac OS) 1. Change any desired settings (such as media type), and click OK or Print. 22 Chapter 3 Using...
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... box. For auto-duplexing, ensure that conforms to match the document's onscreen layout, ensure Preserve Layout is pulled back into the printer again. When printing is complete, the media is properly installed. For auto-duplexing, make sure the duplex unit is dropped onto the...Print on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than...
... box. For auto-duplexing, ensure that conforms to match the document's onscreen layout, ensure Preserve Layout is pulled back into the printer again. When printing is complete, the media is properly installed. For auto-duplexing, make sure the duplex unit is dropped onto the...Print on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than...
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... printing. Open the Two-Sided Printing panel. 4. 7. Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box depending on both sides. 5. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides (duplexing) 25
... printing. Open the Two-Sided Printing panel. 4. 7. Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box depending on both sides. 5. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides (duplexing) 25
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... check the printhead health. See To clean the printhead contacts manually. 5. CAUTION HP is not good or fair, then perform one of the following sequence: 1. ... printhead is not responsible for damage to the printer that results from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. When the... of your printouts. Replace the printheads, if the problems persist after cleaning. Check the health of the printer. If the color tints on the page. ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press (Cancel button)...
... check the printhead health. See To clean the printhead contacts manually. 5. CAUTION HP is not good or fair, then perform one of the following sequence: 1. ... printhead is not responsible for damage to the printer that results from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. When the... of your printouts. Replace the printheads, if the problems persist after cleaning. Check the health of the printer. If the color tints on the page. ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press (Cancel button)...
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...the left pane, select Calibrate Linefeed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device ... section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Linefeed ...
...the left pane, select Calibrate Linefeed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device ... section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Linefeed ...
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...; Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Color from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ENWW Calibrating the color 37 Calibrating the color Whenever you can start...
...; Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Color from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ENWW Calibrating the color 37 Calibrating the color Whenever you can start...
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... the printhead installed. If there is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. Clean the printhead ▲ Complete the printhead cleaning procedure. See Maintaining the printheads. Printer takes a long time to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch, or router is ... the minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. See To replace the printheads. ● Remove the printhead, and check to assign the printer a static IP address and re-enable the firewall. See Interpreting network...
... the printhead installed. If there is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. Clean the printhead ▲ Complete the printhead cleaning procedure. See Maintaining the printheads. Printer takes a long time to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch, or router is ... the minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. See To replace the printheads. ● Remove the printhead, and check to assign the printer a static IP address and re-enable the firewall. See Interpreting network...
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... in the trays. ● Make sure the page settings in the printer driver. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is low (see which cartridge is not selected in the printer driver match the page size of the printer. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print...
... in the trays. ● Make sure the page settings in the printer driver. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is low (see which cartridge is not selected in the printer driver match the page size of the printer. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print...
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... page orientation selected in the application match the settings in the printer driver to scale the document to interpret print settings properly. Move the printer away from the source of media loaded in the printer driver match the size of the electromagnetic fields. If the above solutions... settings. Check the margin settings ▲ If the text or graphics are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver. See the release notes for specific help. Also, it is recommended that you use a USB cable that is larger than 3 meters (9.8...
... page orientation selected in the application match the settings in the printer driver to scale the document to interpret print settings properly. Move the printer away from the source of media loaded in the printer driver match the size of the electromagnetic fields. If the above solutions... settings. Check the margin settings ▲ If the text or graphics are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver. See the release notes for specific help. Also, it is recommended that you use a USB cable that is larger than 3 meters (9.8...
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...type of media you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media that you can sometimes cause slight distortions to minimize the effects of these electromagnetic fields. Move the printer away from the print spooler. If the printer does not return to a poor cable connection. Check ... If you want to the ready state. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to retry the job, click Cancel. Also, it is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to printouts. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as ...
...type of media you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media that you can sometimes cause slight distortions to minimize the effects of these electromagnetic fields. Move the printer away from the print spooler. If the printer does not return to a poor cable connection. Check ... If you want to the ready state. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to retry the job, click Cancel. Also, it is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to printouts. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as ...
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...under the advanced features (Windows) or ink features (Mac OS). Check the margin settings ● Increase the margins in the printer driver. Output is faded or dull colored Check the print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the text or image are using the other special media, select...See Replacing the ink cartridges. See Changing print settings. Check the media type ▲ Some types of ink or are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for transparencies. make sure Minimize Margins is good for printing drafts. Check the media type ▲ Some media types are ...
...under the advanced features (Windows) or ink features (Mac OS). Check the margin settings ● Increase the margins in the printer driver. Output is faded or dull colored Check the print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the text or image are using the other special media, select...See Replacing the ink cartridges. See Changing print settings. Check the media type ▲ Some types of ink or are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for transparencies. make sure Minimize Margins is good for printing drafts. Check the media type ▲ Some media types are ...
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...printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on the page. Printout shows bleeding colors Check the print settings ▲ Some media type settings (such as for gaps in the printer driver. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the ...HP supplies and accessories. Colors do not line up properly Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Colors are printing as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver...
...printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on the page. Printout shows bleeding colors Check the print settings ▲ Some media type settings (such as for gaps in the printer driver. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the ...HP supplies and accessories. Colors do not line up properly Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Colors are printing as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver...
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...Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. See System requirements. Verify the computer requirements ▲ Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. Reinstall the printer software ▲ If you are using the printer. 50 Chapter 4 Maintaining ...CD drive, inspect the CD for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. The printer driver can be discarded after they are printed. Troubleshooting installation issues Problems printing an alignment page When printheads are installed or replaced...
...Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. See System requirements. Verify the computer requirements ▲ Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. Reinstall the printer software ▲ If you are using the printer. 50 Chapter 4 Maintaining ...CD drive, inspect the CD for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. The printer driver can be discarded after they are printed. Troubleshooting installation issues Problems printing an alignment page When printheads are installed or replaced...
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... tab. 4. On the Ports tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. b. Click OK twice to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. 3. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page. c. ... Link light on the network connector does not turn on, make sure that you assign the printer with a static IP address, you are different, change the IP address in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. On the Ports tabbed page, click Add Port. Select Standard TCP/IP ...
... tab. 4. On the Ports tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. b. Click OK twice to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. 3. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page. c. ... Link light on the network connector does not turn on, make sure that you assign the printer with a static IP address, you are different, change the IP address in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. On the Ports tabbed page, click Add Port. Select Standard TCP/IP ...
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... and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Ensure the printer is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. Reposition the printer on and the carriage is clear...
... and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Ensure the printer is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. Reposition the printer on and the carriage is clear...