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No part of this reference guide: terms The hp deskjet 5550 series printer may be liable for errors contained herein or for a particular purpose. For example: Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > release notes to change without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard ... Caution! acknowledgements Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are used in this document may be referred to as the HP Deskjet 5550 printer, the HP Deskjet, or the HP printer. Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company ii english NewportRG.book Page ii Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM Edition...
No part of this reference guide: terms The hp deskjet 5550 series printer may be liable for errors contained herein or for a particular purpose. For example: Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > release notes to change without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard ... Caution! acknowledgements Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are used in this document may be referred to as the HP Deskjet 5550 printer, the HP Deskjet, or the HP printer. Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company ii english NewportRG.book Page ii Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM Edition...
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english NewportRG.book Page iii Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM reference guide hp deskjet 5550 series printer table of contents introducing the hp deskjet 5550 series printer 1 what's in the box 1 connectivity 2 USB cable 2 parallel cable 2 network 2 finding information 3 viewing the onscreen user's guide 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 5 DOS 5 buttons and lights 6 cancel button 6 ...
english NewportRG.book Page iii Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM reference guide hp deskjet 5550 series printer table of contents introducing the hp deskjet 5550 series printer 1 what's in the box 1 connectivity 2 USB cable 2 parallel cable 2 network 2 finding information 3 viewing the onscreen user's guide 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 5 DOS 5 buttons and lights 6 cancel button 6 ...
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english NewportRG.book Page iv Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM hp printer limited warranty statement 17 printer specifications 19 6-ink color printing 19 regulatory model number 19 iv
english NewportRG.book Page iv Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM hp printer limited warranty statement 17 printer specifications 19 6-ink color printing 19 regulatory model number 19 iv
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...-color (hp 57) print cartridge 8. this reference guide 4. See "contacting hp customer care center" on page 13 for buying an hp deskjet 5550 series printer! printer software CD 5. USB cable (Japan only) If any of these items is missing from the box, talk to your HP dealer or contact the HP Customer Care Center. black (hp 56) print cartridge 7. setup posters 3. printer...
...-color (hp 57) print cartridge 8. this reference guide 4. See "contacting hp customer care center" on page 13 for buying an hp deskjet 5550 series printer! printer software CD 5. USB cable (Japan only) If any of these items is missing from the box, talk to your HP dealer or contact the HP Customer Care Center. black (hp 56) print cartridge 7. setup posters 3. printer...
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... documentation that supports an AppleTalk connection. 2 Macintosh The printer can be connected to a network with the HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. • The printer can be connected to a network with an...
... documentation that supports an AppleTalk connection. 2 Macintosh The printer can be connected to a network with the HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. • The printer can be connected to a network with an...
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... Windows DOS 3 see "viewing the onscreen user's guide" on page 4.) • HP Customer Care Center • Printing ideas • Shopping links to setup printer and install printer software. hp deskjet 5550 series CD Windows setup poster for using, maintaining and troubleshooting the printer; Begin with the HP printer. regulatory notices (For access instructions, see ... warranty statements, environmental statement; They...
... Windows DOS 3 see "viewing the onscreen user's guide" on page 4.) • HP Customer Care Center • Printing ideas • Shopping links to setup printer and install printer software. hp deskjet 5550 series CD Windows setup poster for using, maintaining and troubleshooting the printer; Begin with the HP printer. regulatory notices (For access instructions, see ... warranty statements, environmental statement; They...
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... icon is displayed on your language from the Start menu by clicking Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > user's guide. Double-click the hp printer assistant icon on your computer desktop. 2. You can also open the hp printer assistant. accessing the user's guide To view the user's guide: 1. Click the user's guide button to open the...
... icon is displayed on your language from the Start menu by clicking Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > user's guide. Double-click the hp printer assistant icon on your computer desktop. 2. You can also open the hp printer assistant. accessing the user's guide To view the user's guide: 1. Click the user's guide button to open the...
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The HP Deskjet screen is located on Macintosh computers. This file is displayed. 2. After it from the list below.... Reader 4.0 or later is installed automatically. If you will not be able to view the user's guide on the printer software CD in all languages and countries/regions. chs cht csy dan deu enu esm fin fra hun ita kor nld...ptb rus svc Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to navigate the onscreen user's guide. If you use this language... Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Do one of the following: • Double-click the User's Guide...
The HP Deskjet screen is located on Macintosh computers. This file is displayed. 2. After it from the list below.... Reader 4.0 or later is installed automatically. If you will not be able to view the user's guide on the printer software CD in all languages and countries/regions. chs cht csy dan deu enu esm fin fra hun ita kor nld...ptb rus svc Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to navigate the onscreen user's guide. If you use this language... Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Do one of the following: • Double-click the User's Guide...
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... when a print cartridge needs service. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off . It may cause printer failure. 6 Always use the Power button on the front of the printer. 1. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to the Power button flashes...Cartridge Status light turns on after pressing the Power button. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Print Cartridge Status light 3. Cancel button 2. english NewportRG.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM buttons and lights...
... when a print cartridge needs service. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off . It may cause printer failure. 6 Always use the Power button on the front of the printer. 1. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to the Power button flashes...Cartridge Status light turns on after pressing the Power button. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Print Cartridge Status light 3. Cancel button 2. english NewportRG.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM buttons and lights...
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... For most printing, use the tri-color (hp 57) and photo (hp 58) print cartridges. For photo printing, use the black (hp 56) and tri-color (hp 57) print cartridges. Open the cradle latch. 3. english NewportRG.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM print cartridges using print cartridges The printer uses three print cartridges: print cartridge...
... For most printing, use the tri-color (hp 57) and photo (hp 58) print cartridges. For photo printing, use the black (hp 56) and tri-color (hp 57) print cartridges. Open the cradle latch. 3. english NewportRG.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM print cartridges using print cartridges The printer uses three print cartridges: print cartridge...
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... installation troubleshooting hardware Use the information in this reference guide for instructions. The calibration page does not print. Install print cartridges. to the printer. Close the top cover. If you need help after the print job. 8 There is loaded. Confirm that the paper tray is no... paper in the Printer Assistant. The calibration page will print after the printer is set up your HP printer. The printer is not removed from the print cartridge. The plastic tape is not turned on. If you ...
... installation troubleshooting hardware Use the information in this reference guide for instructions. The calibration page does not print. Install print cartridges. to the printer. Close the top cover. If you need help after the print job. 8 There is loaded. Confirm that the paper tray is no... paper in the Printer Assistant. The calibration page will print after the printer is set up your HP printer. The printer is not removed from the print cartridge. The plastic tape is not turned on. If you ...
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... Use the information in this reference guide for instructions. possible causes... Be careful to solve the problem... • Auto-run is set up your HP printer. what is inserted. to position the CD correctly. 2. Select Start > Run, then click Browse. 3. The setup.exe file appears in the... the onscreen instructions to the CD-ROM icon. 4. Click OK. 6. Click the setup.exe file, then click Open. 5. If you need help after the printer is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe program on page 4 of this section if you have problems setting up , see the onscreen...
... Use the information in this reference guide for instructions. possible causes... Be careful to solve the problem... • Auto-run is set up your HP printer. what is inserted. to position the CD correctly. 2. Select Start > Run, then click Browse. 3. The setup.exe file appears in the... the onscreen instructions to the CD-ROM icon. 4. Click OK. 6. Click the setup.exe file, then click Open. 5. If you need help after the printer is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe program on page 4 of this section if you have problems setting up , see the onscreen...
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... program or other software programs that are running on page 9. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions. •Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software. •Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software. 2. english NewportRG.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting, continued Windows, continued...
... program or other software programs that are running on page 9. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions. •Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software. •Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software. 2. english NewportRG.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting, continued Windows, continued...
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...to solve the problem..." Uninstall the printer software, then reinstall it was not available. Follow the onscreen instructions. •Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software. •Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software. 2. When I... tried to solve the problem... Do one of this section if you need help after the printer is the problem? If the software program does not automatically ...
...to solve the problem..." Uninstall the printer software, then reinstall it was not available. Follow the onscreen instructions. •Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software. •Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software. 2. When I... tried to solve the problem... Do one of this section if you need help after the printer is the problem? If the software program does not automatically ...
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..."Unknown Device" message does mean that there is a problem. Use the troubleshooting steps below. to appear in the cable between the printer and my computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. Disconnect the USB cable from its power cord. 3. Plug the power cord into the...12 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting, continued Windows USB, continued what is a problem. Unplug the printer from the printer. 2. Plug the USB cable into the printer. 5. However, if you are not using Windows 2000, the "Unknown Device" message does not mean that there is the...
..."Unknown Device" message does mean that there is a problem. Use the troubleshooting steps below. to appear in the cable between the printer and my computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. Disconnect the USB cable from its power cord. 3. Plug the power cord into the...12 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting, continued Windows USB, continued what is a problem. Unplug the printer from the printer. 2. Plug the USB cable into the printer. 5. However, if you are not using Windows 2000, the "Unknown Device" message does not mean that there is the...
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... onscreen user's guide" on using your HP printer and solving problems with your printer. english NewportRG.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM contacting hp customer care center The HP Customer Care Center provides expert advice on page 4. 2. hp support Websites If you have access to ..., you look for product help in the following methods to obtain copies and updates of the printer software: • Download the printer software from an HP support technician. hp support email One-to-one email gives direct answers to request a CD containing the software update...
... onscreen user's guide" on using your HP printer and solving problems with your printer. english NewportRG.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM contacting hp customer care center The HP Customer Care Center provides expert advice on page 4. 2. hp support Websites If you have access to ..., you look for product help in the following methods to obtain copies and updates of the printer software: • Download the printer software from an HP support technician. hp support email One-to-one email gives direct answers to request a CD containing the software update...
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... improve our phone support services, we advise you : • The printer's model number (located on the label on the front of the printer) • The printer's serial number (located on page 4 • setup poster • HP e-support If you cannot solve the problem using these other free support...time this situation happened before placing a call Before placing a call for your country/region. For the HP support phone number, see "viewing the onscreen user's guide" on the bottom of the printer) • The computer's operating system • The version of the Print dialog box. •...
... improve our phone support services, we advise you : • The printer's model number (located on the label on the front of the printer) • The printer's serial number (located on page 4 • setup poster • HP e-support If you cannot solve the problem using these other free support...time this situation happened before placing a call Before placing a call for your country/region. For the HP support phone number, see "viewing the onscreen user's guide" on the bottom of the printer) • The computer's operating system • The version of the Print dialog box. •...
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... and coordinate the repair process. If your HP dealer does not offer service contracts, call HP directly and ask about our HP service agreements. 16 obtaining hp repair If your HP printer needs to the best solution, whether it is free during your HP printer's limited warranty period. For a list of HP support phone numbers, see "support phone numbers...
... and coordinate the repair process. If your HP dealer does not offer service contracts, call HP directly and ask about our HP service agreements. 16 obtaining hp repair If your HP printer needs to the best solution, whether it is free during your HP printer's limited warranty period. For a list of HP support phone numbers, see "support phone numbers...
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...from any software, media, or ink cartridge covered by the customer. For HP printer products, the use of the product. 6. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, HP shall either the warranty to HP print cartridges that of the product being notified of the defect, refund the ... returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. NewportRG.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english hp printer limited warranty statement country/region North America (including Canada) Asia Pacific Europe Latin America software 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 ...
...from any software, media, or ink cartridge covered by the customer. For HP printer products, the use of the product. 6. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, HP shall either the warranty to HP print cartridges that of the product being notified of the defect, refund the ... returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. NewportRG.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english hp printer limited warranty statement country/region North America (including Canada) Asia Pacific Europe Latin America software 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 ...
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....book Page 19 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english printer specifications black text print speed* FastDraft: Up to 17 pages per minute Everyday: Up to 8 pages per minute Normal: Up to 6 pages per minute Inkjet Paper/Best/1200 dpi text rendering: Up to 2 pages per ...0.5 page per minute mixed text with the marketing name (e.g., HP DeskJet 5550) or product numbers (e.g., C6487C). 19 If the photo (hp 58) print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in accordance with the system configuration, software ...
....book Page 19 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english printer specifications black text print speed* FastDraft: Up to 17 pages per minute Everyday: Up to 8 pages per minute Normal: Up to 6 pages per minute Inkjet Paper/Best/1200 dpi text rendering: Up to 2 pages per ...0.5 page per minute mixed text with the marketing name (e.g., HP DeskJet 5550) or product numbers (e.g., C6487C). 19 If the photo (hp 58) print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in accordance with the system configuration, software ...