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...locally shared network 80 Network Connection...81 To install a network printer 81 To install the printing software on client computers 82 To install the printer driver using Add Printer 82 Configuring the printer (Mac OS)...83 To install the software for network or direct connection (Mac OS X (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...
...locally shared network 80 Network Connection...81 To install a network printer 81 To install the printing software on client computers 82 To install the printer driver using Add Printer 82 Configuring the printer (Mac OS)...83 To install the software for network or direct connection (Mac OS X (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...
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...the printer, order supplies online, and find support information from any standard Web browser. HP Instant Support Helps you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. The Toolbox is available as a printed guide in the box with the printer ...maintenance services. Location A printed version of the document is normally installed with the printer. in this guide from the printer driver. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software. Finding other resources for the product You can also configure settings for setting...
...the printer, order supplies online, and find support information from any standard Web browser. HP Instant Support Helps you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. The Toolbox is available as a printed guide in the box with the printer ...maintenance services. Location A printed version of the document is normally installed with the printer. in this guide from the printer driver. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software. Finding other resources for the product You can also configure settings for setting...
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...-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Statement* (140 by 216 mm; 5.5 by 8.5 inches) B5* (182 by 257 mm; 7.17 by 10.12 inches) A5* (148 by 210 mm; 5.8 by...media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered to print transparencies. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. You might need to reformat existing documents to stack up may cause smearing. Legal* (216 by 356 mm;...
...-sized media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Statement* (140 by 216 mm; 5.5 by 8.5 inches) B5* (182 by 257 mm; 7.17 by 10.12 inches) A5* (148 by 210 mm; 5.8 by...media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered to print transparencies. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. You might need to reformat existing documents to stack up may cause smearing. Legal* (216 by 356 mm;...
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....5 mm (0.65 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) * To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Effects tab in the printer driver, and select Minimize Margins. Legal, A4, U.S. Executive, U.S. Letter, U.S. Media U.S.
....5 mm (0.65 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) * To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Effects tab in the printer driver, and select Minimize Margins. Legal, A4, U.S. Executive, U.S. Letter, U.S. Media U.S.
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... and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from one tray if the other one of the printer. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. d. Have both special media (such as letterhead or preprinted media from accidental use the tray lock...3. Tray 2 is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. b. Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab and click Paper Handling. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Follow these steps Load both trays but have the printer pick media from a specific ...
... and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from one tray if the other one of the printer. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. d. Have both special media (such as letterhead or preprinted media from accidental use the tray lock...3. Tray 2 is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. b. Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab and click Paper Handling. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Follow these steps Load both trays but have the printer pick media from a specific ...
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..., 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 and click OK. To change print settings (such as paper size or type) from an application for all future ... OK, Print, or a similar command. On the File menu, click Print to print. 2. For more information about printing from the printer driver. Open the document that application. On the File menu, click Page Setup. 2. For more information about the features of the Windows printer...
..., 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 and click OK. To change print settings (such as paper size or type) from an application for all future ... OK, Print, or a similar command. On the File menu, click Print to print. 2. For more information about printing from the printer driver. Open the document that application. On the File menu, click Page Setup. 2. For more information about the features of the Windows printer...
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... the media and pauses while the ink dries. For auto-duplexing, ensure that Minimize Margins is selected. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than 16 lb bond (60 g/m2) or heavier...
... the media and pauses while the ink dries. For auto-duplexing, ensure that Minimize Margins is selected. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than 16 lb bond (60 g/m2) or heavier...
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See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . Load the appropriate media. Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box ...
See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . Load the appropriate media. Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box ...
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... diagnostic page). 3. Evaluate any maintenance tools to improve the print quality of white paper, and check the printhead health section. CAUTION HP is available only if the ENWW Maintaining the printheads 31 Click the Information tab and click Ink Supplies in the Print Quality section,... and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Maintaining the printheads If printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing from printouts, this...
... diagnostic page). 3. Evaluate any maintenance tools to improve the print quality of white paper, and check the printhead health section. CAUTION HP is available only if the ENWW Maintaining the printheads 31 Click the Information tab and click Ink Supplies in the Print Quality section,... and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Maintaining the printheads If printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing from printouts, this...
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...). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. However, if the appearance of your printed pages indicates that the printheads are misaligned, you replace a printhead,.... ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Linefeed from the drop-down list in the left pane, select Clean printheads from the Information ...
...). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. However, if the appearance of your printed pages indicates that the printheads are misaligned, you replace a printhead,.... ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Linefeed from the drop-down list in the left pane, select Clean printheads from the Information ...
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... button). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ENWW Calibrating the color 37 If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you replace a printhead...onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Color from the drop-down list in the left pane, select the option to ensure the best ...
... button). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ENWW Calibrating the color 37 If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you replace a printhead...onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Color from the drop-down list in the left pane, select the option to ensure the best ...
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... to print Check the system configuration ▲ Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. Re-enable the firewall. If the problem persists, the firewall is not the source of the printer. For more information...
... to print Check the system configuration ▲ Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. Re-enable the firewall. If the problem persists, the firewall is not the source of the printer. For more information...
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...to see which cartridge is selected as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes cause slight distortions to printouts. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). See Replacing the ink cartridges. ... 42 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Also, it is recommended that you select the correct print quality settings in the printer driver for empty ink cartridges ▲ Check the printer lights to minimize the effects of white paper. See Changing print settings. Move...
...to see which cartridge is selected as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes cause slight distortions to printouts. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). See Replacing the ink cartridges. ... 42 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Also, it is recommended that you select the correct print quality settings in the printer driver for empty ink cartridges ▲ Check the printer lights to minimize the effects of white paper. See Changing print settings. Move...
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... the page-orientation setting ▲ Make sure the media size and page orientation selected in the application match the settings in the printer driver match the size of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the inability of your printer. Check the ...printer location and length of media loaded in the printer driver to scale the document to interpret print settings properly. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 See Changing print settings. See Changing print settings. If...
... the page-orientation setting ▲ Make sure the media size and page orientation selected in the application match the settings in the printer driver match the size of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the inability of your printer. Check the ...printer location and length of media loaded in the printer driver to scale the document to interpret print settings properly. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 See Changing print settings. See Changing print settings. If...
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...without connecting the cable, and delete any ink cartridges that is on and not flashing, reconnect the cable. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to use. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by...Check the document file ▲ The document file may be too moist or too rough. Check the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is ready, resend the job. Meaningless characters print If an interruption occurs to printouts. Check the cable connections ...
...without connecting the cable, and delete any ink cartridges that is on and not flashing, reconnect the cable. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to use. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by...Check the document file ▲ The document file may be too moist or too rough. Check the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is ready, resend the job. Meaningless characters print If an interruption occurs to printouts. Check the cable connections ...
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... not print properly, one or more of ink or are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. Check the margin settings ● Increase the margins in the printer driver. Ink is especially true for printing drafts. Replace any empty cartridge. See Replacing ...rich, blended colors can wrinkle or smear when printed using a computer running Windows, make sure they snap firmly into place. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, and also increase the ink drying time and reduce the ink saturation using the other special media, select ...
... not print properly, one or more of ink or are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. Check the margin settings ● Increase the margins in the printer driver. Ink is especially true for printing drafts. Replace any empty cartridge. See Replacing ...rich, blended colors can wrinkle or smear when printed using a computer running Windows, make sure they snap firmly into place. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, and also increase the ink drying time and reduce the ink saturation using the other special media, select ...
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...problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. Check the ink cartridges ▲ Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with....settings (such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver, make sure you select the correct media type. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print...
...problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. Check the ink cartridges ▲ Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with....settings (such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver, make sure you select the correct media type. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print...
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...recognize the Starter CD in the CD drive, inspect the CD for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. The printer driver can be discarded after they are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints a few alignment pages to the CD drive that will be...a network NOTE After correcting any of the printer software. Restart your computer and reinstall the software. Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www...
...recognize the Starter CD in the CD drive, inspect the CD for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. The printer driver can be discarded after they are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints a few alignment pages to the CD drive that will be...a network NOTE After correcting any of the printer software. Restart your computer and reinstall the software. Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www...
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... and Faxes. 3. On the Ports tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using wireless communication If the printer is 123.123.123.123, type the following : a. Compare the IP address listed... in General troubleshooting tips are different, change the IP address in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. Problems setting up or using the IP address listed on the configuration page during the software installation. Follow...
... and Faxes. 3. On the Ports tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using wireless communication If the printer is 123.123.123.123, type the following : a. Compare the IP address listed... in General troubleshooting tips are different, change the IP address in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. Problems setting up or using the IP address listed on the configuration page during the software installation. Follow...
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... instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from the drop-down list in the left pane, select the option to test paper feed ...paper feed test ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ENWW Clearing jams 55 c. b. After clearing the jam, close all covers, turn off tray 2. Remove the jammed ...
... instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from the drop-down list in the left pane, select the option to test paper feed ...paper feed test ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. ENWW Clearing jams 55 c. b. After clearing the jam, close all covers, turn off tray 2. Remove the jammed ...