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...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. SecureEasySetupTM is grounded, check with the printer. 2. Install the product in the documentation that comes with a qualified electrician. 3. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Observe all instructions...protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporate. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are wet. 6. Trademark Credits Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered ...
...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. SecureEasySetupTM is grounded, check with the printer. 2. Install the product in the documentation that comes with a qualified electrician. 3. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Observe all instructions...protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporate. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are wet. 6. Trademark Credits Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered ...
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......5 Front view...5 Control panel...6 Back 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 ...
......5 Front view...5 Control panel...6 Back 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 ...
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... 34 To replace the printheads...36 Calibrating the color...37 Troubleshooting tips and resources...38 General troubleshooting tips...39 Resolving printing problems...40 Printer shuts down unexpectedly 40 All printer lights are on...40 Printer is not responding (nothing prints 40 Printer does not accept printhead 41 Printer takes a long time to print 41 Blank page...
... 34 To replace the printheads...36 Calibrating the color...37 Troubleshooting tips and resources...38 General troubleshooting tips...39 Resolving printing problems...40 Printer shuts down unexpectedly 40 All printer lights are on...40 Printer is not responding (nothing prints 40 Printer does not accept printhead 41 Printer takes a long time to print 41 Blank page...
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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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Warranty Quick Reference 108 Is your product covered under warranty 108 HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do you call...101 Telephone support numbers 101 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 105 Extent of......123 Product packaging 123 Plastics...123 Disposal of liability...106 Local law...106 HP Inkjet Supplies - Appendix B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to ...
Warranty Quick Reference 108 Is your product covered under warranty 108 HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do you call...101 Telephone support numbers 101 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 105 Extent of......123 Product packaging 123 Plastics...123 Disposal of liability...106 Local law...106 HP Inkjet Supplies - Appendix B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to ...
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This guide provides details about how to use the printer and to resolve printer and printing problems. This section contains the following information: ● Finding other resources for buying the printer. 1 Getting started Thank you for the product ● Accessibility ● Understanding the printer parts ENWW 1
This guide provides details about how to use the printer and to resolve printer and printing problems. This section contains the following information: ● Finding other resources for buying the printer. 1 Getting started Thank you for the product ● Accessibility ● Understanding the printer parts ENWW 1
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...information and troubleshooting tips. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printer operations. HP Instant Support Helps you to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the features Available from the ...document is available as a printed guide in the box with the printer. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the website. Included as an Adobe® Acrobat® Portable...
...information and troubleshooting tips. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printer operations. HP Instant Support Helps you to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the features Available from the ...document is available as a printed guide in the box with the printer. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the website. Included as an Adobe® Acrobat® Portable...
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...Understanding the configuration page. See To print the print quality diagnostic page. Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. See Obtaining HP telephone support. During the warranty period, this support is available. Diagnoses issues affecting the print... and reports Configuration page Print quality diagnostic page HP websites HP telephone support Description Location Provides information about events that are installed (such as the duplex unit), and the number of your printouts. Shows printer information (such as the product name, model...
...Understanding the configuration page. See To print the print quality diagnostic page. Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. See Obtaining HP telephone support. During the warranty period, this support is available. Diagnoses issues affecting the print... and reports Configuration page Print quality diagnostic page HP websites HP telephone support Description Location Provides information about events that are installed (such as the duplex unit), and the number of your printouts. Shows printer information (such as the product name, model...
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...users with limited strength and reach. Visual The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. For users 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 Macintosh operating systems, visit the Apple web site at www.hp.com/accessibility. The software also supports ...
...users with limited strength and reach. Visual The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. For users 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 Macintosh operating systems, visit the Apple web site at www.hp.com/accessibility. The software also supports ...
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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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... access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW 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. To install a duplex unit 1. use them... only for ordering information. For information on using the duplex unit, see Printing on the printer. Do not press the buttons on either side ...
... access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW 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. To install a duplex unit 1. use them... only for ordering information. For information on using the duplex unit, see Printing on the printer. Do not press the buttons on either side ...
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... the power cord and turn on top of the printer. 4. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to 350 sheets of plain paper. ...the bottom of the tray. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to the prepared location. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. 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 information. To install tray 2 1. Turn off...
... the power cord and turn on top of the printer. 4. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to 350 sheets of plain paper. ...the bottom of the tray. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to the prepared location. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. 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 information. To install tray 2 1. Turn off...
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3 Using the printer This section provides information on media usage for the printer, changing print settings, and performing basic printing tasks. ● Selecting print media ● Loading media ● Configuring trays ● Changing print settings ● Canceling a print job ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Printing on special and custom-sized media ENWW 13
3 Using the printer This section provides information on media usage for the printer, changing print settings, and performing basic printing tasks. ● Selecting print media ● Loading media ● Configuring trays ● Changing print settings ● Canceling a print job ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Printing on special and custom-sized media ENWW 13
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...damaged, curled, or wrinkled ● Media with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Visit HP website at a time into the printer with cutouts or perforations ● Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well ● ...photographs. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Load only one type 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 have a very slick finish, ...
...damaged, curled, or wrinkled ● Media with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Visit HP website at a time into the printer with cutouts or perforations ● Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well ● ...photographs. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Load only one type 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 have a very slick finish, ...
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... 8.3 by 10.5 inches) U.S. You might need to reformat existing documents to the output tray. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Letter* (216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 6 inches...) ENWW Selecting print media 15 If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Allowing wet media to print transparencies. Statement* (140 ...
... 8.3 by 10.5 inches) U.S. You might need to reformat existing documents to the output tray. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Letter* (216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 6 inches...) ENWW Selecting print media 15 If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Allowing wet media to print transparencies. Statement* (140 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. Executive, 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. Executive, U.S.
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Loading media This section provides instructions for the size that you have loaded. Pull the tray out of the printer by grasping under the front of the tray. Insert the paper print-side down along the right of the tray. 2. To load tray 1 or tray 2 1. ...) and lower the front of the tray, and does not exceed the line marking in the tray to adjust them for loading media into the printer. NOTE Tray 2 can be loaded only with the right and back edges of the tray. 3. Slide the paper guides in the tray. Make sure the...
Loading media This section provides instructions for the size that you have loaded. Pull the tray out of the printer by grasping under the front of the tray. Insert the paper print-side down along the right of the tray. 2. To load tray 1 or tray 2 1. ...) and lower the front of the tray, and does not exceed the line marking in the tray to adjust them for loading media into the printer. NOTE Tray 2 can be loaded only with the right and back edges of the tray. 3. Slide the paper guides in the tray. Make sure the...