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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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... as a printed guide in the printer driver. HP Instant Support Helps you to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the printer, order supplies online, and find support information from the printer driver. Available through the Toolbox (Windows). The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software. Finding other resources for wireless...
... as a printed guide in the printer driver. HP Instant Support Helps you to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the printer, order supplies online, and find support information from the printer driver. Available through the Toolbox (Windows). The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software. Finding other resources for wireless...
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... drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. 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 10.5 inches) U.S. Executive* (184...
... drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. 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 10.5 inches) U.S. Executive* (184...
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...) 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. NOTE When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47...
...) 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. NOTE When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47...
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...: a. If the printer is on . 2. Make sure the printer is installed and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from one tray if the other one of the printer. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. c. Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab and click...For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device button (this feature to meet your printing needs. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Load media in the left panel. You can change this feature to determine the ...
...: a. If the printer is on . 2. Make sure the printer is installed and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from one tray if the other one of the printer. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. c. Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab and click...For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device button (this feature to meet your printing needs. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Load media in the left panel. You can change this feature to determine the ...
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...more information about the features of the Windows printer driver, see the documentation of the printer driver. Open the document that application. For more information about printing from an application or the printer driver. To change settings from the printer driver. On the File menu, click Print, ... Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to the defaults configured in the printer driver. Click Start, point to open the printer driver. 4. However, after the application is closed, the settings return to print. 2. NOTE To set ...
...more information about the features of the Windows printer driver, see the documentation of the printer driver. Open the document that application. For more information about printing from an application or the printer driver. To change settings from the printer driver. On the File menu, click Print, ... Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to the defaults configured in the printer driver. Click Start, point to open the printer driver. 4. However, after the application is closed, the settings return to print. 2. NOTE To set ...
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.... 3. See Understanding specifications for supported media. For a list of the media, the printer holds the media and pauses while the ink dries. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of supported custom-sized media by turning the... with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print from a computer running Windows, the printer prints the first side of media, either automatically by using the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit), or manually by using...
.... 3. See Understanding specifications for supported media. For a list of the media, the printer holds the media and pauses while the ink dries. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of supported custom-sized media by turning the... with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print from a computer running Windows, the printer prints the first side of media, either automatically by using the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit), or manually by using...
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.... Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box depending on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . 7. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on which way you want the binding. Load the appropriate media. On the File menu, click Print. 3.
.... Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box depending on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . 7. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on which way you want the binding. Load the appropriate media. On the File menu, click Print. 3.
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CAUTION HP is not responsible for damage to run any printhead is available only...be caused by clogged ink nozzles and you decide whether to the printer that results from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. When the quality of printouts ...3. Print the print quality diagnostic page on printed pages have shifted visibly towards yellow, magenta, or blue, calibrate the color (see To check printhead health). 2. Maintaining the printheads If printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing...
CAUTION HP is not responsible for damage to run any printhead is available only...be caused by clogged ink nozzles and you decide whether to the printer that results from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. When the quality of printouts ...3. Print the print quality diagnostic page on printed pages have shifted visibly towards yellow, magenta, or blue, calibrate the color (see To check printhead health). 2. Maintaining the printheads If printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing...
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... 33 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 the Information and Support panel. For Windows 2000, Windows... the left pane, select Calibrate Linefeed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. To align the printheads Whenever you can start the alignment process manually. ● Control panel...
... 33 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 the Information and Support panel. For Windows 2000, Windows... the left pane, select Calibrate Linefeed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. To align the printheads Whenever you can start the alignment process manually. ● Control panel...
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... 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 from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP...
... 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 from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP...
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... network connector lights. ● Make sure you might block communication between the computer and the printer. If the problem persists, the firewall is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. See To replace the printheads. ● Remove the printhead, and check to communicate... minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are not using a phone cord to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch, or router is connected to assign the printer a static IP address and re-enable the firewall. Check the...
... network connector lights. ● Make sure you might block communication between the computer and the printer. If the problem persists, the firewall is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. See To replace the printheads. ● Remove the printhead, and check to communicate... minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are not using a phone cord to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch, or router is connected to assign the printer a static IP address and re-enable the firewall. Check the...
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...the media width and length guides fit snugly against the edges of the stack of media loaded in the printer driver. Check the printer software settings ▲ The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes cause .... See Loading media. 42 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is missing or incorrect Check the printheads...
...the media width and length guides fit snugly against the edges of the stack of media loaded in the printer driver. Check the printer software settings ▲ The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes cause .... See Loading media. 42 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is missing or incorrect Check the printheads...
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...in the application match the settings in the tray. ● If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the media size currently selected. See Changing print settings. or refer to interpret print settings properly. Check the... margin settings ▲ If the text or graphics are using . ● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of the application to the application's documentation, or contact the software manufacturer for specific help. Check the...
...in the application match the settings in the tray. ● If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the media size currently selected. See Changing print settings. or refer to interpret print settings properly. Check the... margin settings ▲ If the text or graphics are using . ● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of the application to the application's documentation, or contact the software manufacturer for specific help. Check the...
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... cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the computer to print again. Check the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to a poor cable connection. Also, it is recommended that you... and troubleshooting ENWW Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of white paper. When the printer is on the printer without connecting the cable, and delete any ink cartridges that is printing, the printer might be too moist or too rough. See Replacing...
... cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the computer to print again. Check the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to a poor cable connection. Also, it is recommended that you... and troubleshooting ENWW Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of white paper. When the printer is on the printer without connecting the cable, and delete any ink cartridges that is printing, the printer might be too moist or too rough. See Replacing...
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.... ● If you are using the other special media, select the corresponding media type in the printer driver allows you print documents that have rich, blended colors can wrinkle or smear when printed using the ink volume under the advanced features (Windows) or ink ... Ink cartridges might give printouts a "washed-out" quality. ● Color documents that use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. See Changing print settings. Check the ink cartridges ▲ If lines in the printer driver. See Changing print settings. Refer to print at a faster rate,...
.... ● If you are using the other special media, select the corresponding media type in the printer driver allows you print documents that have rich, blended colors can wrinkle or smear when printed using the ink volume under the advanced features (Windows) or ink ... Ink cartridges might give printouts a "washed-out" quality. ● Color documents that use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. See Changing print settings. Check the ink cartridges ▲ If lines in the printer driver. See Changing print settings. Refer to print at a faster rate,...
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... clean sheet of white paper. Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on the page. See Changing print settings. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. For ordering information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page). 46 Chapter 4 Maintaining and...the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver, make sure you select the correct media type. Colors are printing as Best) require more ink than others. Colors do not line up properly Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality ...
... clean sheet of white paper. Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on the page. See Changing print settings. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. For ordering information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page). 46 Chapter 4 Maintaining and...the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver, make sure you select the correct media type. Colors are printing as Best) require more ink than others. Colors do not line up properly Check the printheads ▲ Print the print quality ...
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... the alignment process manually (see To align the printheads). This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550. The printer driver can be discarded after they are printed. Restart your computer and reinstall the software. General network troubleshooting If you are unable to install...
... the alignment process manually (see To align the printheads). This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550. The printer driver can be discarded after they are printed. Restart your computer and reinstall the software. General network troubleshooting If you are unable to install...
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... printer is correct. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. Problems setting up or using a computer running Windows, make sure it is not recommended that the network ports created in the printer driver match the printer...
... printer is correct. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. Problems setting up or using a computer running Windows, make sure it is not recommended that the network ports created in the printer driver match the printer...
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... tab, and then click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from tray 2. Do not reach into the printer when the printer is on top of the printer, free any jam. 6. This process will print 20 blank pages. Reinsert the tray and lower ... the carriage has moved to test paper feed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Pull the paper towards you have not found the jam and have tray 2 installed, pull out the tray and remove ...
... tab, and then click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from tray 2. Do not reach into the printer when the printer is on top of the printer, free any jam. 6. This process will print 20 blank pages. Reinsert the tray and lower ... the carriage has moved to test paper feed from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Pull the paper towards you have not found the jam and have tray 2 installed, pull out the tray and remove ...