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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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... on using the duplex unit, see Printing on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; use...
... on using the duplex unit, see Printing on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; use...
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... top of plain paper. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ventilation. 2. To install tray 2 1. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. Set the printer on the printer. The surface must be sturdy, level, and...
... top of plain paper. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ventilation. 2. To install tray 2 1. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. Set the printer on the printer. The surface must be sturdy, level, and...
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...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 the output tray. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 11.7 inches) U.S....by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. If not, ...
...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 the output tray. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 11.7 inches) U.S....by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. If not, ...
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...Clearing jams. ● For paper-feed problems, such as the paper skew and paper pick, see Resolving paper-feed problems. Some printer problems can be resolved by resetting the printer. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use ... 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. The Power light blinks for a few seconds.
...Clearing jams. ● For paper-feed problems, such as the paper skew and paper pick, see Resolving paper-feed problems. Some printer problems can be resolved by resetting the printer. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use ... 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. The Power light blinks for a few seconds.
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...to initialize the printer after the printheads are removed from the printer. ● Printer can print a configuration page. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is set the printer as the default in their correct color-coded slots. ...HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are installed. ● Make sure the printer is in the Printers folder. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to the printer. For Windows, set the printer as the current or default printer...
...to initialize the printer after the printheads are removed from the printer. ● Printer can print a configuration page. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is set the printer as the default in their correct color-coded slots. ...HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are installed. ● Make sure the printer is in the Printers folder. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to the printer. For Windows, set the printer as the current or default printer...
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...the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. Ensure that the computer is the profile for the network card installed in your network with the printer. 2. If the wireless network settings are correct, the computer might be associated to the correct wireless profile. In addition, ensure that of the... settings. ● Print a document. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to a given network. See Embedded Web server. 3. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)).
...the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. Ensure that the computer is the profile for the network card installed in your network with the printer. 2. If the wireless network settings are correct, the computer might be associated to the correct wireless profile. In addition, ensure that of the... settings. ● Print a document. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to a given network. See Embedded Web server. 3. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)).
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... /Light pattern Explanation and recommended action All lights are off . ● Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). The printer is off . 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...
... /Light pattern Explanation and recommended action All lights are off . ● Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). The printer is off . 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...
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... access panel or duplex unit is missing, or is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is jammed in manual duplex mode. The printer is out of media into the printer, and press (Resume button). The Power light and the Resume light blink.
... access panel or duplex unit is missing, or is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is jammed in manual duplex mode. The printer is out of media into the printer, and press (Resume button). The Power light and the Resume light blink.
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See All printer lights are on . The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. Each of the ink cartridge lights are on . Light description /Light pattern Explanation and recommended... will need to be trying to connect to the wireless network. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are on. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 61 A non-recoverable error has occurred....
See All printer lights are on . The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. Each of the ink cartridge lights are on . Light description /Light pattern Explanation and recommended... will need to be trying to connect to the wireless network. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are on. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 61 A non-recoverable error has occurred....
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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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....11b or 802.11g 1: 802.11b only 4. To print the configuration page ● Control panel: HP Officejet Pro K550: Press and hold button) once, and release (Power button). (Power button), press (Cancel HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn: Press / (Configuration Page button). ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click...
....11b or 802.11g 1: 802.11b only 4. To print the configuration page ● Control panel: HP Officejet Pro K550: Press and hold button) once, and release (Power button). (Power button), press (Cancel HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn: Press / (Configuration Page button). ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click...
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...9679; Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set up wireless communication 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: ...run the installation program at least once from the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (Windows). ● Using SecureEasySetup (SES) See To...
...9679; Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set up wireless communication 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: ...run the installation program at least once from the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (Windows). ● Using SecureEasySetup (SES) See To...
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...). 2. On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows) 1. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87
...). 2. On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows) 1. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87
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...prompted. To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to conveniently set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Using the Wireless Configuration Utility provided..., export the computer's wireless settings to a USB flash drive, and then configure the printers with these settings by inserting the flash...
...prompted. To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to conveniently set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Using the Wireless Configuration Utility provided..., export the computer's wireless settings to a USB flash drive, and then configure the printers with these settings by inserting the flash...
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This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection 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. ● 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 non-preferred networks.
This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection 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. ● 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 non-preferred networks.
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.../support. Telephone support numbers In many locations, HP provides toll free telephone support during the warranty period. If the printer is connected to the network, check the network operating system. 4. Before you call HP. 1. Note how the printer is connected to your system, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version...
.../support. Telephone support numbers In many locations, HP provides toll free telephone support during the warranty period. If the printer is connected to the network, check the network operating system. 4. Before you call HP. 1. Note how the printer is connected to your system, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version...