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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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... (duplex unit) is installed on the rear 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. To install a duplex unit 1. Do not press the...installing the unit; See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. use them only for ordering information. Push the buttons on the printer. Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers.
... (duplex unit) is installed on the rear 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. To install a duplex unit 1. Do not press the...installing the unit; See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. use them only for ordering information. Push the buttons on the printer. Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers.
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.... CAUTION Be careful to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of plain paper. 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. The surface must...
.... CAUTION Be careful to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of plain paper. 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. The surface must...
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... by 241 mm; 4.12 by 9.5 inches) Monarch Envelope (98 by 191 mm; 3.88 by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 11.7 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 6 inches...
... by 241 mm; 4.12 by 9.5 inches) Monarch Envelope (98 by 191 mm; 3.88 by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 11.7 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 6 inches...
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..., 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. The Power light blinks for a few seconds. Wait till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW... "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1.
..., 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. The Power light blinks for a few seconds. Wait till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW... "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1.
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... from each one to initialize the printer after the printheads are installed. ● Make sure the printer is 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 locked into place...Pause Printing is not jammed in their correct color-coded slots. See your computer's documentation for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is not selected if you are properly installed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink cartridges are ...
... from each one to initialize the printer after the printheads are installed. ● Make sure the printer is 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 locked into place...Pause Printing is not jammed in their correct color-coded slots. See your computer's documentation for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is not selected if you are properly installed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink cartridges are ...
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...page), and note any differences. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of the network. 5. See To add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP). ...mode: Open the wireless access point's (WAP) configuration utility. ● Ad hoc communication mode: Open the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. A wireless profile is the profile for an office network)....
...page), and note any differences. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of the network. 5. See To add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP). ...mode: Open the wireless access point's (WAP) configuration utility. ● Ad hoc communication mode: Open the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. A wireless profile is the profile for an office network)....
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.... The Power light is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW 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 For more information, visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting...
.... The Power light is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW 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 For more information, visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting...
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.... 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 out of paper. ▲ Load paper and press (Resume button). The Power light and the Resume light are...for the ink to dry so that the pages can be flipped over and reloaded. ▲ Reload the stack of the printer. The printer is on again. See Clearing jams. The printer carriage has stalled. ● Open the top cover and remove any obstructions (such as jammed media). ● Press ...
.... 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 out of paper. ▲ Load paper and press (Resume button). The Power light and the Resume light are...for the ink to dry so that the pages can be flipped over and reloaded. ▲ Reload the stack of the printer. The printer is on again. See Clearing jams. The printer carriage has stalled. ● Open the top cover and remove any obstructions (such as jammed media). ● Press ...
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... action is required. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 61 The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. One of the following processes is taking place: ● The printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are low on ink and will...
... action is required. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 61 The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. One of the following processes is taking place: ● The printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are low on ink and will...
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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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... are two communication mode options: ● Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set to find out the settings of your network. 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...
... are two communication mode options: ● Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set to find out the settings of your network. 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...
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.... 4. Refer to Computer Networks. 6. The CD menu runs automatically. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. On the Connection Type screen, select the wireless network option and...
.... 4. Refer to Computer Networks. 6. The CD menu runs automatically. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. On the Connection Type screen, select the wireless network option and...
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...3. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on your computer system. 6. ... flash drive to the network. Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to install the printer software. 5. Remove the protective cover from the printer's USB host connector. 2. The Configuration Page light goes off wireless communication ▲ Press and hold (...
...3. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on your computer system. 6. ... flash drive to the network. Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to install the printer software. 5. Remove the protective cover from the printer's USB host connector. 2. The Configuration Page light goes off wireless communication ▲ Press and hold (...
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● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router and 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 non-preferred networks. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 This is disabled by default in Windows XP. You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router and 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 non-preferred networks. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 This is disabled by default in Windows XP. You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
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... or properties dialog box, and click the About tab.) 6. 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 printer) 2. For the most current list of the support numbers listed below may obtain assistance from a particular application, note the application...
... or properties dialog box, and click the About tab.) 6. 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 printer) 2. For the most current list of the support numbers listed below may obtain assistance from a particular application, note the application...