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OFFICEJET PRO X451 AND X551 SERIES PRINTERS User Guide HP OFFICEJET PRO X451 HP OFFICEJET PRO X551
OFFICEJET PRO X451 AND X551 SERIES PRINTERS User Guide HP OFFICEJET PRO X451 HP OFFICEJET PRO X551
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Table of contents 1 Product basics ...1 Product overview ...2 HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series models 2 HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models 3 Environmental features ...3 Accessibility features ...4 Product views ...4 Front view (X451 Series) ...4 Front view (X551 Series) ...5 Back view ...6 Interface ports ...7 Serial number and model number location 8 Control panel layout (X451 Series 9 Control panel layout (X551 Series 11 2 Control panel menus ...17 Status menu ...17...
Table of contents 1 Product basics ...1 Product overview ...2 HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series models 2 HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models 3 Environmental features ...3 Accessibility features ...4 Product views ...4 Front view (X451 Series) ...4 Front view (X551 Series) ...5 Back view ...6 Interface ports ...7 Serial number and model number location 8 Control panel layout (X451 Series 9 Control panel layout (X551 Series 11 2 Control panel menus ...17 Status menu ...17...
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Connect the product to a wireless network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) ...35 Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS 35 Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable (Officejet Pro X451 only) ...36 Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network 36 Manually ...43 5 Use the product with Mac ...45 Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac 45 Software for Mac computers ...45 HP Utility for Mac ...45 Priority for print settings for Mac ...46 Change printer-driver settings for Mac 46 Change the settings for ...
Connect the product to a wireless network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) ...35 Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS 35 Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable (Officejet Pro X451 only) ...36 Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network 36 Manually ...43 5 Use the product with Mac ...45 Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac 45 Software for Mac computers ...45 HP Utility for Mac ...45 Priority for print settings for Mac ...46 Change printer-driver settings for Mac 46 Change the settings for ...
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...93 Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac 93 Use watermarks with Mac 93 Use HP ePrint ...93 Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver ...94 AirPrint ...95 Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct 96 Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device 96 Connect and print from a ...computer over Wireless Direct only 97 Change from printing over USB to a Wireless Direct connection 97 Plug and Print USB Drive printing ...98 For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers 98 9 Color ...101 Adjust color ...101 Change the color theme for a print job 101 Change the color options 102 Use the...
...93 Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac 93 Use watermarks with Mac 93 Use HP ePrint ...93 Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver ...94 AirPrint ...95 Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct 96 Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device 96 Connect and print from a ...computer over Wireless Direct only 97 Change from printing over USB to a Wireless Direct connection 97 Plug and Print USB Drive printing ...98 For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers 98 9 Color ...101 Adjust color ...101 Change the color theme for a print job 101 Change the color options 102 Use the...
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... messages 118 Step 3: Test print functionality 118 Step 4: Try sending a print job from a computer 118 Step 5: Test the Plug and Print USB Drive printing functionality (X551 Series 118 Factors that affect product performance 119 Restore the factory-set defaults ...119 Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 120 The product does not... the duplexer 130 Improve print quality ...132 Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver 133 Adjust color ...133 Use paper that meets HP specifications 137 Check the ink cartridges 137 Clean ink smears ...140 ENWW ix
... messages 118 Step 3: Test print functionality 118 Step 4: Try sending a print job from a computer 118 Step 5: Test the Plug and Print USB Drive printing functionality (X551 Series 118 Factors that affect product performance 119 Restore the factory-set defaults ...119 Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 120 The product does not... the duplexer 130 Improve print quality ...132 Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver 133 Adjust color ...133 Use paper that meets HP specifications 137 Check the ink cartridges 137 Clean ink smears ...140 ENWW ix
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... print or it prints slowly 142 The product does not print 142 The product prints slowly 143 Solve Plug and Print USB Drive printing problems (X551 Series 143 The USB Print menu does not open when you insert the USB accessory 143 The file does not print from the USB storage...
... print or it prints slowly 142 The product does not print 142 The product prints slowly 143 Solve Plug and Print USB Drive printing problems (X551 Series 143 The USB Print menu does not open when you insert the USB accessory 143 The file does not print from the USB storage...
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...than four hours. Recycle ink cartridges by -side on one sheet of paper. IMPORTANT: This printer is available with the Officejet Pro X451 and Officejet Pro X551. Duplex printing saves the environment and saves you money. Access this product to be used on Operating System support, see... Energy savings Automatic duplex printing is designed to quickly go into reduced power states when not printing, thus saving energy. HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models Officejet Pro X551dw models CN596A Paper handling: Connectivity: ● Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or 20 lb....
...than four hours. Recycle ink cartridges by -side on one sheet of paper. IMPORTANT: This printer is available with the Officejet Pro X451 and Officejet Pro X551. Duplex printing saves the environment and saves you money. Access this product to be used on Operating System support, see... Energy savings Automatic duplex printing is designed to quickly go into reduced power states when not printing, thus saving energy. HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models Officejet Pro X551dw models CN596A Paper handling: Connectivity: ● Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or 20 lb....
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Front view (X551 Series) 1 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 1 Control panel 2 Output bin door 3 Output bin 4 Output bin extension 5 Tray 2 (Main paper tray) 6 On/Off button 7 Ink cartridge door 8 USB 2.0 Host port that accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print USB Drive printing. ENWW Product views 5
Front view (X551 Series) 1 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 1 Control panel 2 Output bin door 3 Output bin 4 Output bin extension 5 Tray 2 (Main paper tray) 6 On/Off button 7 Ink cartridge door 8 USB 2.0 Host port that accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print USB Drive printing. ENWW Product views 5
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ENWW Product views 7 Interface ports 1 2 3 1 Ethernet port 2 USB Device port accepts a USB cable from a PC (alternative to Network and Wireless connections). 3 USB Host port accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 only).
ENWW Product views 7 Interface ports 1 2 3 1 Ethernet port 2 USB Device port accepts a USB cable from a PC (alternative to Network and Wireless connections). 3 USB Host port accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 only).
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... layout (X551 Series) Jan 00 00 00:00a 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENWW Display and touch screen area Help button: provides access to the product help system NOTE: This button illuminates only when help system The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to the right of the control panel (Officejet Pro X451) or ...the upper-right corner of the control panel (Officejet Pro X551). Control panel help is available for that task.
... layout (X551 Series) Jan 00 00 00:00a 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENWW Display and touch screen area Help button: provides access to the product help system NOTE: This button illuminates only when help system The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to the right of the control panel (Officejet Pro X451) or ...the upper-right corner of the control panel (Officejet Pro X551). Control panel help is available for that task.
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... button: provides access to the Plug and Print USB Drive printing feature (no computer is required). From the supplies summary screen, you can vary. HP ePrint is only available on select models. NOTE: When you can print the Network Summary page, set of signal strength bars. 3 Eco Settings button..., this icon changes to help reduce energy and paper consumption. 4 Supplies button: provides information about supplies status. Buttons on the Home screen (X551 Series) The Home screen provides access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint. ENWW Product views 13
... button: provides access to the Plug and Print USB Drive printing feature (no computer is required). From the supplies summary screen, you can vary. HP ePrint is only available on select models. NOTE: When you can print the Network Summary page, set of signal strength bars. 3 Eco Settings button..., this icon changes to help reduce energy and paper consumption. 4 Supplies button: provides information about supplies status. Buttons on the Home screen (X551 Series) The Home screen provides access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint. ENWW Product views 13
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... ink cartridge level for all the cartridges. View a summary of the product's wired network settings; Apps Use the Apps menu (HP OfficeJet Pro X551 models only) to print directly from the Home screen on the Control Panel. The Status menu is available on printing with Plug and... USB Drive Printing. IP address, hostname, and Mac address. Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 models only) Use the Plug and Print menu to enable Web Services on the product. For more information on Officejet Pro X451models only. IP address, hostname, and Mac address. 2 Control panel menus ...
... ink cartridge level for all the cartridges. View a summary of the product's wired network settings; Apps Use the Apps menu (HP OfficeJet Pro X551 models only) to print directly from the Home screen on the Control Panel. The Status menu is available on printing with Plug and... USB Drive Printing. IP address, hostname, and Mac address. Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 models only) Use the Plug and Print menu to enable Web Services on the product. For more information on Officejet Pro X451models only. IP address, hostname, and Mac address. 2 Control panel menus ...
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Setup Menu To open this menu, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup panel. The following sub menus are available: ● Network ● HP Web Services (HP OfficeJet Pro X451 models only) ● Device Setup ● Tools ● Print Reports button from the control 18 Chapter 2 Control panel menus ENWW
Setup Menu To open this menu, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup panel. The following sub menus are available: ● Network ● HP Web Services (HP OfficeJet Pro X451 models only) ● Device Setup ● Tools ● Print Reports button from the control 18 Chapter 2 Control panel menus ENWW
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... the IPv6 protocol on the network. This is identified on the product. Wireless Direct On (wireless products only) On With Security Off Wireless Setup Wizard (HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series) Print Guide Continue Wi-Fi Protected Setup Continue (wireless products only) View Network Summary Print Wireless Test Report(wireless products only) Print Network...
... the IPv6 protocol on the network. This is identified on the product. Wireless Direct On (wireless products only) On With Security Off Wireless Setup Wizard (HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series) Print Guide Continue Wi-Fi Protected Setup Continue (wireless products only) View Network Summary Print Wireless Test Report(wireless products only) Print Network...
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... confirm. Touch the Yes button to confirm. 9. Use the numeric keypad to enter the default gateway, and touch the OK button. Select the Manual option. 6. HP OfficeJet Pro X551 1. Touch the Manual IP Address button 4.
... confirm. Touch the Yes button to confirm. 9. Use the numeric keypad to enter the default gateway, and touch the OK button. Select the Manual option. 6. HP OfficeJet Pro X551 1. Touch the Manual IP Address button 4.
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... and have Internet access to use the product control panel. For most situations, leave the product in the product. Incorrect changes to open the HP Embedded Web Server. 2. If you are connecting (a network hub, switch, gateway, router, or computer). Setting Automatic 10 Half 10 Full 100...communication mode allowed on . Type the product IP address into the address line of the following options. From the control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button. 2. Press or touch the Link Speed menu. 5. Select one of a Web browser to the link speed...
... and have Internet access to use the product control panel. For most situations, leave the product in the product. Incorrect changes to open the HP Embedded Web Server. 2. If you are connecting (a network hub, switch, gateway, router, or computer). Setting Automatic 10 Half 10 Full 100...communication mode allowed on . Type the product IP address into the address line of the following options. From the control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button. 2. Press or touch the Link Speed menu. 5. Select one of a Web browser to the link speed...
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... OK button, and wait while the product establishes a connection with the wireless router. From the product control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Wireless button. 2. ENWW Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS 1. Select the SSID for your wireless... or encryption key for available wireless networks and returns a list of these methods to the network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) If your wireless router from your wireless router uses. Establishing the wireless connection can use this method to a wireless network using...
... OK button, and wait while the product establishes a connection with the wireless router. From the product control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Wireless button. 2. ENWW Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS 1. Select the SSID for your wireless... or encryption key for available wireless networks and returns a list of these methods to the network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) If your wireless router from your wireless router uses. Establishing the wireless connection can use this method to a wireless network using...
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... the device. 2. Open a web browser while connected to a wireless network (wireless models only) 37 ENWW Connect the product to this setup network, and open the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS) using the following IP address: ● 192.168.223.1 3. The product name will be either HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series or HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series. 1.
... the device. 2. Open a web browser while connected to a wireless network (wireless models only) 37 ENWW Connect the product to this setup network, and open the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS) using the following IP address: ● 192.168.223.1 3. The product name will be either HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series or HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series. 1.
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... (Windows) or Paper Feed menu (Mac). Select Tray 1 as heavy paper or letterhead, from one of the following tasks: ● Control panel: Press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button, press or touch Paper Handling, and then press or touch Paper Selection. Configure trays 1. Press OK or click Apply. 58...
... (Windows) or Paper Feed menu (Mac). Select Tray 1 as heavy paper or letterhead, from one of the following tasks: ● Control panel: Press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button, press or touch Paper Handling, and then press or touch Paper Selection. Configure trays 1. Press OK or click Apply. 58...
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...is not covered under the HP warranty and service agreements. HP anticounterfeit website Go to use of the cartridge. 1. HP will help to take steps ...Properties or Preferences button. 3. Store and recycle supplies Recycle supplies Go to hp.com/recycle for full information on recycling, and to order postage-paid labels...mode uses less ink, which might extend the life of non-HP ink cartridges, either new or remanufactured. Modify the Low Ink ... damage caused by a non-HP print cartridge is used or counterfeit. From the Home screen on non-HP ink cartridges Hewlett-Packard Company cannot...
...is not covered under the HP warranty and service agreements. HP anticounterfeit website Go to use of the cartridge. 1. HP will help to take steps ...Properties or Preferences button. 3. Store and recycle supplies Recycle supplies Go to hp.com/recycle for full information on recycling, and to order postage-paid labels...mode uses less ink, which might extend the life of non-HP ink cartridges, either new or remanufactured. Modify the Low Ink ... damage caused by a non-HP print cartridge is used or counterfeit. From the Home screen on non-HP ink cartridges Hewlett-Packard Company cannot...