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... contained herein is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Adobe® and Acrobat® are no one can step on a stable surface. 7. Refer servicing to change without prior written permission is grounded, check with the printer. 2. Edition 1, 10/2005 Reproduction, adaptation or translation...
... contained herein is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Adobe® and Acrobat® are no one can step on a stable surface. 7. Refer servicing to change without prior written permission is grounded, check with the printer. 2. Edition 1, 10/2005 Reproduction, adaptation or translation...
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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 limited... 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 specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 116 Other regulatory information...117 ...
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 limited... 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 specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 116 Other regulatory information...117 ...
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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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... change settings, and manage the printer from the printer driver. See Toolbox (Windows). Getting started ENWW See Embedded Web server. Available through the Toolbox (Windows). HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to printer maintenance services. Control panel Provides... information and further troubleshooting resources that includes it. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software, if you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. Available through any standard Web browser or through...
... change settings, and manage the printer from the printer driver. See Toolbox (Windows). Getting started ENWW See Embedded Web server. Available through the Toolbox (Windows). HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to printer maintenance services. Control panel Provides... information and further troubleshooting resources that includes it. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software, if you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. Available through any standard Web browser or through...
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... as the duplex unit), and the number of charge. If the printer is connected to contact HP. See To print the print quality diagnostic page. have occurred. Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. ENWW Finding other resources for the... product 3 Shows printer information (such as the ink level information, and the printhead health status. See Obtaining HP telephone support. See Understanding the configuration page. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to a network, an ...
... as the duplex unit), and the number of charge. If the printer is connected to contact HP. See To print the print quality diagnostic page. have occurred. Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. ENWW Finding other resources for the... product 3 Shows printer information (such as the ink level information, and the printhead health status. See Obtaining HP telephone support. See Understanding the configuration page. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to a network, an ...
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..., paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach. 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 users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard...
..., paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach. 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 users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard...
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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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2 Installing the accessories This section contains the following information: ● Installing the duplex unit ● Installing tray 2 ENWW 9
2 Installing the accessories This section contains the following information: ● Installing the duplex unit ● Installing tray 2 ENWW 9
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...the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. Do not press the buttons on either side of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on the printer. For... duplex unit when installing the unit; See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. Push the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW To install a duplex unit 1. use them only...
...the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. Do not press the buttons on either side of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on the printer. For... duplex unit when installing the unit; See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. Push the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW To install a duplex unit 1. use them only...
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...Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to the prepared location. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. CAUTION Be careful to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of... for ventilation. 2. To install tray 2 1. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for ordering information. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to 350 sheets of the printer. 4. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer.
...Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to the prepared location. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. CAUTION Be careful to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of... for ventilation. 2. To install tray 2 1. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for ordering information. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to 350 sheets of the printer. 4. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer.
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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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Visit HP website at a time into the printer with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media ...up . Tips for supported media. ● Load only one type of print media types before buying large quantities. Selecting print media The printer is designed to work well with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, ...
Visit HP website at a time into the printer with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media ...up . Tips for supported media. ● Load only one type of print media types before buying large quantities. Selecting print media The printer is designed to work well with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, ...
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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. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210...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. Custom-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Letter* ...
... 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. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210...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. Custom-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Letter* ...
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... 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
... 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