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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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...® Acrobat® Portable Document Format (PDF) document on the network. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the website. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). in this guide from the printer driver. You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that includes...
...® Acrobat® Portable Document Format (PDF) document on the network. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the website. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). in this guide from the printer driver. You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that includes...
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... inches) Monarch Envelope (98 by 191 mm; 3.88 by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 10.5 inches) U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper ... media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by 11.7 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Letter* (216...
... inches) Monarch Envelope (98 by 191 mm; 3.88 by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 10.5 inches) U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper ... media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by 11.7 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Letter* (216...
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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. Letter, U.S. Legal, A4, U.S. Media 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. Letter, U.S. Legal, A4, U.S. Media U.S.
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... button (this feature to hold only plain paper. The following : a. Load media in tray 1 and tray 2. 2. ENWW Configuring trays 21 Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. I want to tray 1. Load media in tray 1 and tray 2. Change the desired tray settings, and ...is on . 2. Configuring trays By default, the printer draws media from which the printer draws media. b. Follow these steps Load both trays but have the printer pick media from one tray if the other one of the printer. c. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from a ...
... button (this feature to hold only plain paper. The following : a. Load media in tray 1 and tray 2. 2. ENWW Configuring trays 21 Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. I want to tray 1. Load media in tray 1 and tray 2. Change the desired tray settings, and ...is on . 2. Configuring trays By default, the printer draws media from which the printer draws media. b. Follow these steps Load both trays but have the printer pick media from one tray if the other one of the printer. c. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from a ...
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...1. Change any desired settings (such as media type), and click OK or Print. 22 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Click Start, point to the defaults configured in the printer driver. To change settings from a specific application, see the online help of that you are using.) 3. To change ...print settings (such as paper size or type) from the printer driver. Change any desired settings (such as paper size) and click OK. 3. However, after the application is closed, the settings return to Settings...
...1. Change any desired settings (such as media type), and click OK or Print. 22 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Click Start, point to the defaults configured in the printer driver. To change settings from a specific application, see the online help of that you are using.) 3. To change ...print settings (such as paper size or type) from the printer driver. Change any desired settings (such as paper size) and click OK. 3. However, after the application is closed, the settings return to Settings...
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...● Always use media that conforms to match the document's onscreen layout, ensure Preserve Layout is selected. To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Jams might occur with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides of ... paper lighter than 16 lb bond (60 g/m2) or heavier than 28 lb bond (105 g/m2). Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of supported custom-sized media by turning the media over and feeding it before printing is cleared. ...
...● Always use media that conforms to match the document's onscreen layout, ensure Preserve Layout is selected. To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Jams might occur with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides of ... paper lighter than 16 lb bond (60 g/m2) or heavier than 28 lb bond (105 g/m2). Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of supported custom-sized media by turning the media over and feeding it before printing is cleared. ...
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... check box depending on both sides (duplexing) 25 Choose a booklet layout from the Booklet Layout drop-down list, if desired. 9. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . Select the option to complete printing.
... check box depending on both sides (duplexing) 25 Choose a booklet layout from the Booklet Layout drop-down list, if desired. 9. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . Select the option to complete printing.
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...improve the print quality of white paper. Manually clean the printhead contacts. CAUTION HP is not responsible for damage to clean the printheads. When the quality of printouts... following means to diagnose issues affecting the print quality of the printheads (see Calibrating the color). 4. If the color tints on the page. ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press... cleaning. Check the health of the printer. Click the Information tab and click Ink Supplies in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ...
...improve the print quality of white paper. Manually clean the printhead contacts. CAUTION HP is not responsible for damage to clean the printheads. When the quality of printouts... following means to diagnose issues affecting the print quality of the printheads (see Calibrating the color). 4. If the color tints on the page. ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press... cleaning. Check the health of the printer. Click the Information tab and click Ink Supplies in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ...
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...section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Click Calibrate Linefeed and follow the 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... left pane, select Align printheads from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. The cleaning process takes up to ensure the best print quality. For Windows 2000, ...
...section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Click Calibrate Linefeed and follow the 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... left pane, select Align printheads from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. The cleaning process takes up to ensure the best print quality. For Windows 2000, ...
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... click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. 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...Printer Services tab. ENWW Calibrating the color 37 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 ...
... click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. 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...Printer Services tab. ENWW Calibrating the color 37 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 ...
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... network cable are secure. ● If the printer is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. See Configure network settings. Turn off the printer after removing the printhead ▲ After removing the printhead, turn off the printer, wait about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by...
... network cable are secure. ● If the printer is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. See Configure network settings. Turn off the printer after removing the printhead ▲ After removing the printhead, turn off the printer, wait about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by...
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... 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 printer driver. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see Understanding the configuration page...margins. See Changing print settings. Check for empty ink cartridges ▲ Check the printer lights to see which cartridge is low (see Interpreting control panel lights). The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic...
... 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 printer driver. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see Understanding the configuration page...margins. See Changing print settings. Check for empty ink cartridges ▲ Check the printer lights to see which cartridge is low (see Interpreting control panel lights). The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic...
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...than the media that you use a USB cable that you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver. If the above solutions do not exceed the printable area of these electromagnetic fields. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 See the release ... Check the page-orientation setting ▲ Make sure the media size and page orientation selected in the application match the settings in the printer driver to scale the document to printouts. Also, it is recommended that is larger than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to the application's documentation...
...than the media that you use a USB cable that you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver. If the above solutions do not exceed the printable area of these electromagnetic fields. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 See the release ... Check the page-orientation setting ▲ Make sure the media size and page orientation selected in the application match the settings in the printer driver to scale the document to printouts. Also, it is recommended that is larger than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to the application's documentation...
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...If you want to a job that are secure. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of the job. See Understanding specifications for the printer to return to printouts. Check the printer location and length of these electromagnetic fields. If prompted by USB cables) can print ... on ink, and try to print again. Check the type of media loaded in the printer ● Make sure the tray supports the type of media you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media that is recommended that you use a USB cable that you can ...
...If you want to a job that are secure. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of the job. See Understanding specifications for the printer to return to printouts. Check the printer location and length of these electromagnetic fields. If prompted by USB cables) can print ... on ink, and try to print again. Check the type of media loaded in the printer ● Make sure the tray supports the type of media you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media that is recommended that you use a USB cable that you can ...
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Try using the other special media, select the corresponding media type in the printer driver. See Selecting print media. Replace any empty cartridge. See Replacing the ink cartridges. Output is faded or dull colored Check the print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the text or image are defective.... other print mode such as Normal to the documentation included with your document. See Changing print settings. Refer to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for use much ink, allow more of the ink cartridges may occur. make sure Minimize Margins is not selected in your...
Try using the other special media, select the corresponding media type in the printer driver. See Selecting print media. Replace any empty cartridge. See Replacing the ink cartridges. Output is faded or dull colored Check the print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the text or image are defective.... other print mode such as Normal to the documentation included with your document. See Changing print settings. Refer to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for use much ink, allow more of the ink cartridges may occur. make sure Minimize Margins is not selected in your...
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...Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with. Check the graphics placement ▲ Use the zoom or print preview feature of white paper. Colors do not line up properly Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of your software to check ...such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver, make sure you select the correct media type. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To ...
...Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with. Check the graphics placement ▲ Use the zoom or print preview feature of white paper. Colors do not line up properly Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of your software to check ...such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver, make sure you select the correct media type. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To ...
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Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. 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 .... General network troubleshooting If you are using the printer. 50 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Verify the computer requirements ▲ Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. The printer driver can be discarded after they are printed. Problems ...
Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. 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 .... General network troubleshooting If you are using the printer. 50 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Verify the computer requirements ▲ Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. The printer driver can be discarded after they are printed. Problems ...
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...a time-out response appears, the IP address is not recommended 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 Windows desktop, click Start, point to create a new... See Understanding the configuration page. ● Ping the printer using wireless communication If the printer is correct. See Understanding the configuration page. 2. Click OK twice to communicate with a static IP address. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using a computer running Windows,...
...a time-out response appears, the IP address is not recommended 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 Windows desktop, click Start, point to create a new... See Understanding the configuration page. ● Ping the printer using wireless communication If the printer is correct. See Understanding the configuration page. 2. Click OK twice to communicate with a static IP address. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using a computer running Windows,...
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...click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from tray 2. Open the top cover. Do not reach into the printer when the printer is on top of the printer. To perform paper feed test ● Embedded Web server:... Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. If ...
...click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from tray 2. Open the top cover. Do not reach into the printer when the printer is on top of the printer. To perform paper feed test ● Embedded Web server:... Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. If ...