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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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... buttons on either side of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on the printer. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; For information on using...
... buttons on either side of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on the printer. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; For information on using...
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...tapes and materials, and move the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Set the printer on the printer. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. CAUTION Be careful to ... 2 1. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for ordering information. See Accessories for ventilation. 2. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to 350 sheets of the tray. 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.
...tapes and materials, and move the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Set the printer on the printer. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. CAUTION Be careful to ... 2 1. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for ordering information. See Accessories for ventilation. 2. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to 350 sheets of the tray. 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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...mm; 8.5 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 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 page is delivered to print...size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 10.5 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers.
...mm; 8.5 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 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 page is delivered to print...size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 10.5 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers.
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To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. The Power light blinks for a few seconds. Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). Wait ..., see Clearing jams. ● 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. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use the following...
To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. The Power light blinks for a few seconds. Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). Wait ..., see Clearing jams. ● 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. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use the following...
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...; Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are properly installed in their correct color-coded slots. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to the printer. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is not jammed in the Printers folder. Close programs that...
...; Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are properly installed in their correct color-coded slots. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to the printer. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is not jammed in the Printers folder. Close programs that...
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.... In addition, ensure that appear on their respective computers. Ensure that the computer is the profile for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. Open the printer's embedded Web server. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) in your network with the...
.... In addition, ensure that appear on their respective computers. Ensure that the computer is the profile for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. Open the printer's embedded Web server. Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) in your network with the...
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... cable. ● Press (Power button). The Power light is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is ready. ▲ No action is on. The printer is off . 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...
... cable. ● Press (Power button). The Power light is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is ready. ▲ No action is on. The printer is off . 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...
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... A cover is inserted completely at the back of media into the printer, and press (Resume button). The rear access panel or duplex unit is missing, or is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is not closed . The Power light is jammed...
... A cover is inserted completely at the back of media into the printer, and press (Resume button). The rear access panel or duplex unit is missing, or is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is not closed . The Power light is jammed...
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... initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is required. The Power light blinks, and one or more of the ink cartridge lights are on. ...
... initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is required. The Power light blinks, and one or more of the ink cartridge lights are on. ...
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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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... ● 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 the Printer Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS...
... ● 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 the Printer Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS...
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... or network cable See To set up the printer on the same subnet. Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) You may set up the printer for wireless communication using one of your network. To use the printer with other wireless devices without the use the printer be on an ad hoc network (Mac...
... or network cable See To set up the printer on the same subnet. Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) You may set up the printer for wireless communication using one of your network. To use the printer with other wireless devices without the use the printer be on an ad hoc network (Mac...
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... ad hoc network (Mac OS) 1. On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. To set up the printer on wireless networks. 5. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on the Starter CD. 7. On...). 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Refer to Computer Networks. 6. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Close any applications that are running on your computer system....
... ad hoc network (Mac OS) 1. On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. To set up the printer on wireless networks. 5. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on the Starter CD. 7. On...). 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Refer to Computer Networks. 6. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Close any applications that are running on your computer system....
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... drive to the network. To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to each printer. 1. The CD menu runs automatically. ENWW Setting up multiple printers for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 On the CD menu, click Install and follow...
... drive to the network. To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to each printer. 1. The CD menu runs automatically. ENWW Setting up multiple printers for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 On the CD menu, click Install and follow...
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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. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 ● 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.
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. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 ● 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.
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... ● model number and serial number (check the back of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/support. If you call HP. 1. Obtain the version number of the printer software, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the support numbers listed below may obtain assistance from a particular...
... ● model number and serial number (check the back of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/support. If you call HP. 1. Obtain the version number of the printer software, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the support numbers listed below may obtain assistance from a particular...