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... view...7 2 Installing the accessories Installing the duplex unit...10 Installing tray 2...11 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...14 Tips for selecting and using print media 14 Understanding specifications for supported media 15 Understanding supported sizes 15 Understanding supported media types and weights 17 Setting minimum margins...17 Loading media...19 Configuring trays...21...
... view...7 2 Installing the accessories Installing the duplex unit...10 Installing tray 2...11 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...14 Tips for selecting and using print media 14 Understanding specifications for supported media 15 Understanding supported sizes 15 Understanding supported media types and weights 17 Setting minimum margins...17 Loading media...19 Configuring trays...21...
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... 70 Toolbox tabs 70 HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 71 To open the HP Printer Utility 71 HP Printer Utility panels 72 Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS 72 HP Web Jetadmin software 72 HP Instant Support 73 Security and privacy 73 To gain access to HP Instant Support 74 myPrintMileage...74 Understanding ...(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 ...
... 70 Toolbox tabs 70 HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 71 To open the HP Printer Utility 71 HP Printer Utility panels 72 Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS 72 HP Web Jetadmin software 72 HP Instant Support 73 Security and privacy 73 To gain access to HP Instant Support 74 myPrintMileage...74 Understanding ...(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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...HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do Brasil...118 Notice to users in Italy...118 Notice to users in France...118 Notice to users in the European Union 123 HP products and supplies 123 Index...1. 25 vi ENWW Appendix B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer...227;o de Normas de Uso de Dispositivos Sem Fio do you call...101 Telephone support numbers 101 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 105 Extent of limited warranty 105 Limitations... Local law...106 HP Inkjet Supplies -
...HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do Brasil...118 Notice to users in Italy...118 Notice to users in France...118 Notice to users in the European Union 123 HP products and supplies 123 Index...1. 25 vi ENWW Appendix B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer...227;o de Normas de Uso de Dispositivos Sem Fio do you call...101 Telephone support numbers 101 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 105 Extent of limited warranty 105 Limitations... Local law...106 HP Inkjet Supplies -
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... and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Embedded Web server (network connection) Allows you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. in the printer driver. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printhead health and access to view status information, change settings, and manage the...
... and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Embedded Web server (network connection) Allows you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. in the printer driver. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printhead health and access to view status information, change settings, and manage the...
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... Diagnoses issues affecting the print quality of the printer, and helps you decide whether to run any maintenance tools to contact HP. See Understanding the configuration page. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to improve the print quality...ENWW Finding other resources for the product 3 Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. Resource Logs and reports Configuration page Print quality diagnostic page HP websites HP telephone support Description Location Provides information about events that are installed (such as...
... Diagnoses issues affecting the print quality of the printer, and helps you decide whether to run any maintenance tools to contact HP. See Understanding the configuration page. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to improve the print quality...ENWW Finding other resources for the product 3 Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. Resource Logs and reports Configuration page Print quality diagnostic page HP websites HP telephone support Description Location Provides information about events that are installed (such as...
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... who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for people with limited strength and reach. Visual The printer software is accessible for Macintosh operating systems, visit the Apple web site at www.hp.com/accessibility. Support For more...
... who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for people with limited strength and reach. Visual The printer software is accessible for Macintosh operating systems, visit the Apple web site at www.hp.com/accessibility. Support For more...
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... Media with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Allowing wet media to stack up . Also avoid cards and envelopes with most types of the tray. Use HP media for supported media. ● Load only one type of print media types before buying large ... of office paper. Photo paper ● Use the Best mode to test a variety of media at www.hp.com for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media that in this mode, printing takes longer and ...
... Media with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Allowing wet media to stack up . Also avoid cards and envelopes with most types of the tray. Use HP media for supported media. ● Load only one type of print media types before buying large ... of office paper. Photo paper ● Use the Best mode to test a variety of media at www.hp.com for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media that in this mode, printing takes longer and ...
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...mm; 7.25 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Allowing wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. You might need to reformat existing... documents to stack up may cause smearing. Letter* (216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by the printer. ● If your application supports...
...mm; 7.25 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Allowing wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. You might need to reformat existing... documents to stack up may cause smearing. Letter* (216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by the printer. ● If your application supports...
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See Printing on both sides (duplexing). 16 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Media size Tray 1 A2 Envelope (111 by 146 mm; 4.37 by 5.75 inches) DL Envelope (110 by 220 mm; 4.3 by 8.7 inches) C5 Envelope (162 ... 3 to 8.5 inches wide and 5 to 14 inches long (76.2 to 216 mm wide and 127 to 356 mm long)* Tray 2 Duplex unit * These media sizes support manual duplex.
See Printing on both sides (duplexing). 16 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Media size Tray 1 A2 Envelope (111 by 146 mm; 4.37 by 5.75 inches) DL Envelope (110 by 220 mm; 4.3 by 8.7 inches) C5 Envelope (162 ... 3 to 8.5 inches wide and 5 to 14 inches long (76.2 to 216 mm wide and 127 to 356 mm long)* Tray 2 Duplex unit * These media sizes support manual duplex.
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Understanding supported media types and weights Tray Type Weight Capacity Tray 1 Paper 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) Transparencies Up to 250 sheets of ... mm or 0.67 inch stacked) Up to 80 cards Up to 150 sheets of plain paper (35 mm or 1.38 inch stacked) N.A. Output tray All supported media Up to 350 sheets of plain paper (text printing) Setting minimum margins The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in portrait...
Understanding supported media types and weights Tray Type Weight Capacity Tray 1 Paper 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) Transparencies Up to 250 sheets of ... mm or 0.67 inch stacked) Up to 80 cards Up to 150 sheets of plain paper (35 mm or 1.38 inch stacked) N.A. Output tray All supported media Up to 350 sheets of plain paper (text printing) Setting minimum margins The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in portrait...
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...on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. See Understanding specifications for supported media. Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer again. When printing is complete, the media is properly installed. Do not grab it into the... check box. Click the Finishing tab. 5. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of supported custom-sized media, see Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in unwanted page breaks. ...
...on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. See Understanding specifications for supported media. Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer again. When printing is complete, the media is properly installed. Do not grab it into the... check box. Click the Finishing tab. 5. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of supported custom-sized media, see Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in unwanted page breaks. ...
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... quality) diagnostic page and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Print PQ Diagnostic Page from the Information and Support panel. 1 Printer Information: Shows printer information (such as the product model number, serial number, and firmware version number), the number of the colored blocks, clean the printheads. See To align the printheads...
... quality) diagnostic page and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Print PQ Diagnostic Page from the Information and Support panel. 1 Printer Information: Shows printer information (such as the product model number, serial number, and firmware version number), the number of the colored blocks, clean the printheads. See To align the printheads...
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...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 from the Information and Support panel. To clean the printheads NOTE Cleaning uses ink... onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Linefeed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Align from the Information and Support panel. The cleaning process takes up to ensure 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 from the Information and Support panel. To clean the printheads NOTE Cleaning uses ink... onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Linefeed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Align from the Information and Support panel. The cleaning process takes up to ensure the...
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... follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Clean Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Clean from the printer. 3. See To clean the printheads. CAUTION Clean the electrical contacts... only after you might need to stop moving, then, unplug the power cord from the Information and Support panel. If the ...
... follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Clean Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Clean from the printer. 3. See To clean the printheads. CAUTION Clean the electrical contacts... only after you might need to stop moving, then, unplug the power cord from the Information and Support panel. If the ...
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... If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you replace a printhead, the printer automatically calibrates the colors to calibrate color from the Information and Support panel. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this... ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● 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...
... If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you replace a printhead, the printer automatically calibrates the colors to calibrate color from the Information and Support panel. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this... ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● 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...
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..., and reconnect the cables. Check the printer software installation ▲ If the printer is turned off . If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for voltage requirements. Resolving printing problems Printer shuts down unexpectedly Check the power and power... connections ▲ Make sure the printer is connected firmly to align the printheads. ...
..., and reconnect the cables. Check the printer software installation ▲ If the printer is turned off . If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for voltage requirements. Resolving printing problems Printer shuts down unexpectedly Check the power and power... connections ▲ Make sure the printer is connected firmly to align the printheads. ...
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...printouts. If the problem persists, turn off the printer, disconnect the cable from the printer, turn on the printer without connecting the cable, and delete any ink cartridges that is printing, the printer might be damaged. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of ... from the print spooler. Cancel the print job and wait for supported media. ● Make sure you have selected the tray in the printer ● Make sure the tray supports the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is recommended that you use ...
...printouts. If the problem persists, turn off the printer, disconnect the cable from the printer, turn on the printer without connecting the cable, and delete any ink cartridges that is printing, the printer might be damaged. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of ... from the print spooler. Cancel the print job and wait for supported media. ● Make sure you have selected the tray in the printer ● Make sure the tray supports the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is recommended that you use ...
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...Wrong colors are printing Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer ... zoom or print preview feature of your software to the printer or printhead. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended...shows bleeding colors Check the print settings ▲ Some media type settings (such as for gaps in the printer driver. ... page). Colors are printing as Best) require more ink than others. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. Colors do not...HP supplies and accessories. Refilling processes and the use of white...
...Wrong colors are printing Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer ... zoom or print preview feature of your software to the printer or printhead. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended...shows bleeding colors Check the print settings ▲ Some media type settings (such as for gaps in the printer driver. ... page). Colors are printing as Best) require more ink than others. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. Colors do not...HP supplies and accessories. Refilling processes and the use of white...
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See Understanding specifications for paper jam. There is a limit to the correct markings in the tray is aligned with the printer opening. ● Check for supported media. Resolving paper-feed problems For information on resolving jams, see Clearing jams. Tray cannot be inserted ● Reinsert the ... installed properly during a print job, media may exit through the rear of the printer. See Loading media. Media is not coming out correctly ● Make sure the output tray extension is supported for the media size you are loading. Reinstall the rear access panel or duplex unit...
See Understanding specifications for paper jam. There is a limit to the correct markings in the tray is aligned with the printer opening. ● Check for supported media. Resolving paper-feed problems For information on resolving jams, see Clearing jams. Tray cannot be inserted ● Reinsert the ... installed properly during a print job, media may exit through the rear of the printer. See Loading media. Media is not coming out correctly ● Make sure the output tray extension is supported for the media size you are loading. Reinstall the rear access panel or duplex unit...
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...pages, try to a network NOTE After correcting any of the printer software. See System requirements. This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550. Verify installation preliminaries ● Before installing software on ...a Windows computer, ensure all other programs are closed or disabled. ● Make sure the printer is turned on. ● All applications, ...
...pages, try to a network NOTE After correcting any of the printer software. See System requirements. This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550. Verify installation preliminaries ● Before installing software on ...a Windows computer, ensure all other programs are closed or disabled. ● Make sure the printer is turned on. ● All applications, ...