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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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.... use them only for ordering information. To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW Do not press the buttons on either side of paper automatically...
.... use them only for ordering information. To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW Do not press the buttons on either side of paper automatically...
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It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ordering information. See Accessories for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of plain ...
It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ordering information. See Accessories for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of plain ...
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...Envelopes U.S. #10 Envelope (105 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 the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered... to stack up may cause smearing. You might need to reformat existing documents to print transparencies. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 10.5 inches) U.S.
...Envelopes U.S. #10 Envelope (105 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 the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered... to stack up may cause smearing. You might need to reformat existing documents to print transparencies. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 10.5 inches) U.S.
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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. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on... and resources Use the following tips and resources to print the configuration page and verify that the network settings have been reset. 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. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on... and resources Use the following tips and resources to print the configuration page and verify that the network settings have been reset. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1.
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... Printing is set the printer as the current or default printer. When the printer is turned on for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is in their correct color-coded slots. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference. ●... No error messages appear 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...
... Printing is set the printer as the current or default printer. When the printer is turned on for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is in their correct color-coded slots. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference. ●... No error messages appear 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...
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... incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), network name (SSID), channel (Ad hoc networks only), authentication type, encryption. Open the printer's embedded Web server. See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. In addition, ensure that the computer is ...see Understanding the configuration page), and note any differences. A wireless profile is the profile for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Connect the printer to your computer, and ensure that the profile selected is a set to the wireless network. Click the...
... incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), network name (SSID), channel (Ad hoc networks only), authentication type, encryption. Open the printer's embedded Web server. See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. In addition, ensure that the computer is ...see Understanding the configuration page), and note any differences. A wireless profile is the profile for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Connect the printer to your computer, and ensure that the profile selected is a set to the wireless network. Click the...
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...; Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). The printer is off . The Power light is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW 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...
...; Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). The printer is off . The Power light is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW 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...
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... 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 out of the printer. Print media is not closed . A cover is jammed in manual duplex mode.
... 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 out of the printer. Print media is not closed . A cover is jammed in manual duplex mode.
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... control panel lights 61 A non-recoverable error has occurred. 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 using Windows Connect NowTM to...
... control panel lights 61 A non-recoverable error has occurred. 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 using Windows Connect NowTM to...
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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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.../Networking tab of the embedded Web server; 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...
.../Networking tab of the embedded Web server; 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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... ● Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only). 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: ● ... key of the wireless device. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 It is not connected to ad hoc communication mode, and communicates directly with other wireless devices without...
... ● Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only). 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: ● ... key of the wireless device. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 It is not connected to ad hoc communication mode, and communicates directly with other wireless devices without...
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...4. Click the Airport icon on your computer system. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Refer to install the printer driver. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Network Printer Setup Utility, which starts running on the menu bar and select "hpsetup"...icon on the computer. 3. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant from the printer's network port. 3. Close any applications that are running automatically, to the AirPort documentation for wireless communication (Windows) 1. The CD ...
...4. Click the Airport icon on your computer system. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Refer to install the printer driver. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Network Printer Setup Utility, which starts running on the menu bar and select "hpsetup"...icon on the computer. 3. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant from the printer's network port. 3. Close any applications that are running automatically, to the AirPort documentation for wireless communication (Windows) 1. The CD ...
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... not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to install the printer software. The Configuration Page light goes off wireless communication ▲... configuration settings are running on the Starter CD. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to each printer. 1. Close any applications that you to the flash drive. 5. Using the Wireless Configuration Utility provided, export the computer's...
... not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to install the printer software. The Configuration Page light goes off wireless communication ▲... configuration settings are running on the Starter CD. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to each printer. 1. Close any applications that you to the flash drive. 5. Using the Wireless Configuration Utility provided, export the computer's...
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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 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. ● 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 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 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. ● Turn off the setting to automatically connect to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
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...-1600 1300 721 147 1902 910 910 (out-of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/support. If the printer does not print, get the following information if you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the... printer. If you call HP. 1. Before you have a problem printing from the HP Customer Care Center. However, some of the printer) 2. Obtaining HP telephone support During the warranty period, you...
...-1600 1300 721 147 1902 910 910 (out-of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/support. If the printer does not print, get the following information if you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the... printer. If you call HP. 1. Before you have a problem printing from the HP Customer Care Center. However, some of the printer) 2. Obtaining HP telephone support During the warranty period, you...
