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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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The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Do not press the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; use them only for ordering information. See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. To install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into...
The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Do not press the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; use them only for ordering information. See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. To install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into...
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... clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Set the printer on the printer. Connect the power cord and turn on 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. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. CAUTION Be careful to the...
... clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Set the printer on the printer. Connect the power cord and turn on 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. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. CAUTION Be careful to the...
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...dries completely before printing the document. Custom-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next ...HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 10.5 inches) U.S. You might need to reformat existing documents to stack up may cause smearing. Executive* (184 by 267 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...
...dries completely before printing the document. Custom-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next ...HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 10.5 inches) U.S. You might need to reformat existing documents to stack up may cause smearing. Executive* (184 by 267 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...
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.... ● 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. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. The Power light blinks for a few seconds. Wait till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter...
.... ● 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. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. The Power light blinks for a few seconds. Wait till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter...
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...the ready state. For Mac OS, set as the current or default printer. Press down firmly on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is on the computer screen. ● Power cord ...turned on for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is set the printer as the default in their correct color-coded slots. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to ensure proper contact. Ensure you have removed the orange protective caps from the...
...the ready state. For Mac OS, set as the current or default printer. Press down firmly on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is on the computer screen. ● Power cord ...turned on for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is set the printer as the default in their correct color-coded slots. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to ensure proper contact. Ensure you have removed the orange protective caps from the...
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... might have access to a given network. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Possible problems include the following to find the settings for your network with the printer. 2. Open the printer's embedded Web server. See Embedded Web server. 3. If the document still... channel (Ad hoc networks only), authentication type, encryption. Close the embedded Web server, and then disconnect the cable from the printer. 52 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW In addition, ensure that appear on your computer, and ensure that of your computer....
... might have access to a given network. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Possible problems include the following to find the settings for your network with the printer. 2. Open the printer's embedded Web server. See Embedded Web server. 3. If the document still... channel (Ad hoc networks only), authentication type, encryption. Close the embedded Web server, and then disconnect the cable from the printer. 52 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW In addition, ensure that appear on your computer, and ensure that of your computer....
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The printer is ready. ▲ No action is on. 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 HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates...
The printer is ready. ▲ No action is on. 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 HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates...
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... is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is out of media into the printer, and press (Resume button). Light description /Light pattern The Power light blinks. The printer is in the printer. ▲ Remove all covers are on and the Resume light blinks...
... is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is out of media into the printer, and press (Resume button). Light description /Light pattern The Power light blinks. The printer is in the printer. ▲ Remove all covers are on and the Resume light blinks...
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... One or more of the above processes takes less than 2 minutes. ▲ No action is required. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. Each of the ink cartridges are low on ink and 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 receiving wireless information from ...
... One or more of the above processes takes less than 2 minutes. ▲ No action is required. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. Each of the ink cartridges are low on ink and 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 receiving wireless information from ...
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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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... password is not allowed on channel 14. 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...
... password is not allowed on channel 14. 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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...a wireless connection. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Make sure the printer is not connected to find out the settings of your network. It is set up wireless communication... Set Identifier (SSID) named "hpsetup". NOTE If you must have a different SSID. 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: ● Obtain your network's network name (SSID...
...a wireless connection. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Make sure the printer is not connected to find out the settings of your network. It is set up wireless communication... Set Identifier (SSID) named "hpsetup". NOTE If you must have a different SSID. 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: ● Obtain your network's network name (SSID...
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... printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Ensure an AirPort card is installed on your computer system. Close any applications that are running on an ad hoc network (Mac OS) 1. The CD menu runs automatically. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. To set up the printer ... the Airport icon on the menu bar and select "hpsetup" under Computer to the AirPort documentation for details on setting up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Set up on the Starter CD. 7. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant from...
... printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Ensure an AirPort card is installed on your computer system. Close any applications that are running on an ad hoc network (Mac OS) 1. The CD menu runs automatically. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. To set up the printer ... the Airport icon on the menu bar and select "hpsetup" under Computer to the AirPort documentation for details on setting up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Set up on the Starter CD. 7. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant from...
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...does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for about 5 seconds. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. ENWW Setting up multiple printers 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...
...does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for about 5 seconds. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. ENWW Setting up multiple printers 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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● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router and make an encrypted connection 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 configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router and make an encrypted connection 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 configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
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... following information ready. ● printer model ● model number and serial number (check the back of the printer) 2. If you have a problem printing from the HP Customer Care Center. Check the operating system that you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0.... (To find the version number of the printer software, such as Windows 98 SE. 3. Obtain the version number of the printer driver, open the printer settings or properties dialog box, and click ...
... following information ready. ● printer model ● model number and serial number (check the back of the printer) 2. If you have a problem printing from the HP Customer Care Center. Check the operating system that you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0.... (To find the version number of the printer software, such as Windows 98 SE. 3. Obtain the version number of the printer driver, open the printer settings or properties dialog box, and click ...