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... view...5 Control panel...6 Back view...7 2 Installing the accessories Installing the duplex unit...10 Installing tray 2...11 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...14 Tips for selecting and using print media 14 Understanding specifications for supported media 15 Understanding supported sizes 15 Understanding supported media types and weights 17 Setting minimum margins...17...
... view...5 Control panel...6 Back view...7 2 Installing the accessories Installing the duplex unit...10 Installing tray 2...11 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...14 Tips for selecting and using print media 14 Understanding specifications for supported media 15 Understanding supported sizes 15 Understanding supported media types and weights 17 Setting minimum margins...17...
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...108 Is your product covered under warranty 108 HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do Brasil...118 Notice to users in Italy...118 Notice to users in France...118 Notice to users in the European Union 123 HP products and supplies 123 Index...1. 25 vi ...ENWW Appendix B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 116 Other ...
...108 Is your product covered under warranty 108 HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration 108 How do Brasil...118 Notice to users in Italy...118 Notice to users in France...118 Notice to users in the European Union 123 HP products and supplies 123 Index...1. 25 vi ...ENWW Appendix B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support...100 Obtaining HP telephone support...101 Before you return a product 108 Appendix C Printer specifications Appendix D Regulatory information FCC statement...116 Shielded cables...116 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 116 Other ...
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... the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Photo paper ● Use the Best mode to the printer specifications. Use HP media for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media that conforms to print photographs. See...
... the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Photo paper ● Use the Best mode to the printer specifications. Use HP media for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media that conforms to print photographs. See...
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...wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of the printer. ● Use the Best mode to the output tray. ... 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Custom-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the...
...wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of the printer. ● Use the Best mode to the output tray. ... 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Custom-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the...
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... with media). Make sure tray lock is installed and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from a specific tray first. 1. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device... button (this default behavior using the following table lists possible ways you must select the automatic tray selection option in the trays. 1. Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab and click Paper Handling. HP Printer...
... with media). Make sure tray lock is installed and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from a specific tray first. 1. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service this Device... button (this default behavior using the following table lists possible ways you must select the automatic tray selection option in the trays. 1. Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab and click Paper Handling. HP Printer...
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... from an application take precedence over changes made from an application or the printer driver. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties, Document Defaults, or Printing Preferences. 3. To change settings from a specific application, see the online help of that you are using.) 3. On the... File menu, click Print, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to open the printer driver. 4. Change any desired settings (such as paper size) and click OK. 3. On the File ...
... from an application take precedence over changes made from an application or the printer driver. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties, Document Defaults, or Printing Preferences. 3. To change settings from a specific application, see the online help of that you are using.) 3. On the... File menu, click Print, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to open the printer driver. 4. Change any desired settings (such as paper size) and click OK. 3. On the File ...
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...you print from a computer using the printer's manual duplex capabilities. For auto-duplexing, make sure the duplex unit is dropped onto the output tray. Jams might occur with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides... media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in unwanted page breaks. 24 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of a page and Loading media. 2. ...
...you print from a computer using the printer's manual duplex capabilities. For auto-duplexing, make sure the duplex unit is dropped onto the output tray. Jams might occur with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides... media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in unwanted page breaks. 24 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of a page and Loading media. 2. ...
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...it takes approximately 8 minutes to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is turned on. For Windows, set the printer as the default in the ready state....the 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... are removed from the printer. ● Printer can print a configuration page. See Electrical specifications for more information. ● Pause Printing is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and...
...it takes approximately 8 minutes to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is turned on. For Windows, set the printer as the default in the ready state....the 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... are removed from the printer. ● Printer can print a configuration page. See Electrical specifications for more information. ● Pause Printing is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and...
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... Make sure the vents are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints a few alignment pages to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet. If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for the printer. Check the printer setup ▲ See General troubleshooting tips. See Electrical specifications for voltage requirements. This process takes about 20...
... Make sure the vents are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints a few alignment pages to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet. If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for the printer. Check the printer setup ▲ See General troubleshooting tips. See Electrical specifications for voltage requirements. This process takes about 20...
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... in the application match the settings in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the ...the above solutions do not exceed the printable area of your printer. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 Also, it is less than...● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of media loaded in the tray.... the margin settings for known software conflicts; Move the printer away from the source of USB cable ▲ High... of the application to interpret print settings properly. Check the printer location and length of the electromagnetic fields. Check the media...
... in the application match the settings in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the ...the above solutions do not exceed the printable area of your printer. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 Also, it is less than...● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of media loaded in the tray.... the margin settings for known software conflicts; Move the printer away from the source of USB cable ▲ High... of the application to interpret print settings properly. Check the printer location and length of the electromagnetic fields. Check the media...
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... Cancel. Check the cable connections ▲ If the printer and computer are secure. Check the document file ▲ The document file may be due to a poor cable connection. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of white paper.... Check the printer location and length of these electromagnetic fields. When the printer is printing, the printer might be damaged. Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Poor...
... Cancel. Check the cable connections ▲ If the printer and computer are secure. Check the document file ▲ The document file may be due to a poor cable connection. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try printing a backup copy of white paper.... Check the printer location and length of these electromagnetic fields. When the printer is printing, the printer might be damaged. Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Poor...
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... size you are snug, but not tight, against the stack. ● Make sure media in the tray is loaded in the tray. See Understanding specifications for paper jam. Also make sure the guides are loading. There is a limit to the correct markings in the opposite direction of the duplex unit... unit, or close the cover of the curl. ● Make sure the tray is not installed properly during a print job, media may fall off the printer. ● Remove excess media from a tray ● Make sure media is not curled. See Loading media. otherwise, printed pages may exit through the rear...
... size you are snug, but not tight, against the stack. ● Make sure media in the tray is loaded in the tray. See Understanding specifications for paper jam. Also make sure the guides are loading. There is a limit to the correct markings in the opposite direction of the duplex unit... unit, or close the cover of the curl. ● Make sure the tray is not installed properly during a print job, media may fall off the printer. ● Remove excess media from a tray ● Make sure media is not curled. See Loading media. otherwise, printed pages may exit through the rear...
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Forceful insertion with specifications. See Selecting print media. ● Make sure the output tray is not overly full when you send a .... ● Always use media that nothing is aligned against the right side of paper may cause sheets to slide up within the printer, causing the printer to print. ● Make sure media is blocking the paper path. ● Do not overload the trays. See Loading media....; Make sure the media length and width guides are adjusted snugly against the media, but do so gently. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Load paper properly.
Forceful insertion with specifications. See Selecting print media. ● Make sure the output tray is not overly full when you send a .... ● Always use media that nothing is aligned against the right side of paper may cause sheets to slide up within the printer, causing the printer to print. ● Make sure media is blocking the paper path. ● Do not overload the trays. See Loading media....; Make sure the media length and width guides are adjusted snugly against the media, but do so gently. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Load paper properly.
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... HP Web Jetadmin software, open the HP Web Jetadmin software and see Overview of supplies and media ▲ Operation and status Administer the printer ▲ Printer maintenance ▲ Printer security ▲ PowerSave mode time ▲ Tray settings ▲ Alerts and notifications Configure network settings ▲ Configure network settings 66 Chapter 6 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW Specific...
... HP Web Jetadmin software, open the HP Web Jetadmin software and see Overview of supplies and media ▲ Operation and status Administer the printer ▲ Printer maintenance ▲ Printer security ▲ PowerSave mode time ▲ Tray settings ▲ Alerts and notifications Configure network settings ▲ Configure network settings 66 Chapter 6 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW Specific...
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... to other e-services. You can open the embedded Web server. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click EWS from the printer driver (Windows), the Toolbox (Windows), or the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), the printer must be on a network and must have been configured for a password. ...for the embedded Web server, see Printer specifications. Overview of printer management tools Embedded Web server When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the printer's embedded Web server to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer at your computer, type the IP...
... to other e-services. You can open the embedded Web server. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click EWS from the printer driver (Windows), the Toolbox (Windows), or the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), the printer must be on a network and must have been configured for a password. ...for the embedded Web server, see Printer specifications. Overview of printer management tools Embedded Web server When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the printer's embedded Web server to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer at your computer, type the IP...
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...diagnostics, and troubleshooting a wide variety of device driver updates: Alerts you when there is an update for the printer driver. To see a description of configured devices appears. HP Instant Support checks the computer, and a list of the problem, as well as recommendations for solving or preventing..., click Alerts on the Instant Support page to the guidelines that can help you resolve error messages specific to go /webjetadmin. Security and privacy When you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as making sure that you with tasks, such as the serial...
...diagnostics, and troubleshooting a wide variety of device driver updates: Alerts you when there is an update for the printer driver. To see a description of configured devices appears. HP Instant Support checks the computer, and a list of the problem, as well as recommendations for solving or preventing..., click Alerts on the Instant Support page to the guidelines that can help you resolve error messages specific to go /webjetadmin. Security and privacy When you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as making sure that you with tasks, such as the serial...
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... defective product to execute programming instructions. Improper maintenance or modification; Operation outside the product's specifications; Extent of Limited Warranty 1 year 1 year 6 months* 1 year* 1 year * For more detailed warranty information, see www.hp.com/support/inkjet_warranty. However, if printer failure or damage is unable to the customer or any product which duration begins on...
... defective product to execute programming instructions. Improper maintenance or modification; Operation outside the product's specifications; Extent of Limited Warranty 1 year 1 year 6 months* 1 year* 1 year * For more detailed warranty information, see www.hp.com/support/inkjet_warranty. However, if printer failure or damage is unable to the customer or any product which duration begins on...
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TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER...may be consistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be either new or like new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that this Warranty Statement are available from limiting the statutory rights of a manufacturer to the customer. To the extent allowed...
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER...may be consistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be either new or like new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that this Warranty Statement are available from limiting the statutory rights of a manufacturer to the customer. To the extent allowed...
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... (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Four ink cartridges (one each for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Printheads Two printheads (one black and yellow, and one magenta and cyan) Supply yields Device languages Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for more information on estimated ink cartridge yields. HP PCL 3 enhanced ENWW 109 C Printer specifications For...
... (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Four ink cartridges (one each for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Printheads Two printheads (one black and yellow, and one magenta and cyan) Supply yields Device languages Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for more information on estimated ink cartridge yields. HP PCL 3 enhanced ENWW 109 C Printer specifications For...
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... (300 MHz) Device memory ● 32 MB built-in RAM ● 16 MB built-in Flash ROM Operating system and network protocol specifications Operating system compatibility ● Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-bit (Professional and Home Editions), and Windows Server 2003...space ● Windows Server 2003: Pentium 550 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 210 MB free hard disk space 110 Appendix C Printer specifications ENWW Physical specifications Font support US fonts: CG Times, CG Times Italic, Universe, Universe Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic.
... (300 MHz) Device memory ● 32 MB built-in RAM ● 16 MB built-in Flash ROM Operating system and network protocol specifications Operating system compatibility ● Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-bit (Professional and Home Editions), and Windows Server 2003...space ● Windows Server 2003: Pentium 550 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 210 MB free hard disk space 110 Appendix C Printer specifications ENWW Physical specifications Font support US fonts: CG Times, CG Times Italic, Universe, Universe Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic.