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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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...(Windows) Provides an explanation of the printer, order supplies online, and find support information from the printer driver. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the following resources... with the printer software. See Embedded Web server. Readme file and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. HP Instant Support Helps you to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the ...
...(Windows) Provides an explanation of the printer, order supplies online, and find support information from the printer driver. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the following resources... with the printer software. See Embedded Web server. Readme file and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. HP Instant Support Helps you to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the ...
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...media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. ...; 5.8 by 8.3 inches) 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 11.7 inches) U.S. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm;...
...media to print them correctly on custom-sized media. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding supported sizes Media size Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex unit Standard paper sizes U.S. ...; 5.8 by 8.3 inches) 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 11.7 inches) U.S. Legal* (216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 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. NOTE When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47...
....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. NOTE When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47...
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...tray 2 (if it will affect all users of paper while printing a document, it is set to ... To configure the trays 1. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Make sure tray lock is installed and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from... selection option in the printer software. Make sure the printer is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. d. You can use . HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Follow these steps Load both special media (such as letterhead or preprinted media from ...
...tray 2 (if it will affect all users of paper while printing a document, it is set to ... To configure the trays 1. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Make sure tray lock is installed and loaded with the same media, and have the printer pick media from... selection option in the printer software. Make sure the printer is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. d. You can use . HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Follow these steps Load both special media (such as letterhead or preprinted media from ...
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... and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2. To change default settings for current jobs (Windows) 1. To change settings from the printer driver. 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. On the File menu, click Page Setup. 2. Change any desired settings (such as paper size) and click OK. 3. On the File ...
... and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2. To change default settings for current jobs (Windows) 1. To change settings from the printer driver. 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. On the File menu, click Page Setup. 2. Change any desired settings (such as paper size) and click OK. 3. On the File ...
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... unit is cleared. 6. Select the Print on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. 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...
... unit is cleared. 6. Select the Print on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. 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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... Up check box depending on both sides (duplexing) 25 Select the desired binding orientation by clicking the appropriate icon. 6. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . To perform automatic duplexing (Mac OS) 1. ENWW Printing on which way you want...
... Up check box depending on both sides (duplexing) 25 Select the desired binding orientation by clicking the appropriate icon. 6. See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . To perform automatic duplexing (Mac OS) 1. ENWW Printing on which way you want...
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... printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. If the color tints on the page. ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press (Cancel button... Open the embedded Web server (see To open the embedded Web server). This will help you might need to check the printhead health. CAUTION HP is available only if the ENWW Maintaining the printheads 31 Click the Information tab and click Ink Supplies in the left pane. ● Toolbox...
... printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. If the color tints on the page. ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press (Cancel button... Open the embedded Web server (see To open the embedded Web server). This will help you might need to check the printhead health. CAUTION HP is available only if the ENWW Maintaining the printheads 31 Click the Information tab and click Ink Supplies in the left pane. ● Toolbox...
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...tab, and then click Calibrate Linefeed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Align from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and ... 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 Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. To align the printheads Whenever you ...
...tab, and then click Calibrate Linefeed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Align from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and ... 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 Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. To align the printheads Whenever you ...
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... Color and follow the 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 print quality..., and release (Power 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.
... Color and follow the 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 print quality..., and release (Power 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.
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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. See Interpreting network connector lights. ● Make sure you to communicate with the printer, try temporarily disabling the firewall. Check...
... 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. See Interpreting network connector lights. ● Make sure you to communicate with the printer, try temporarily disabling the firewall. Check...
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...settings ▲ Make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of the electromagnetic fields. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). See Loading media. 42 Chapter 4 ...the radio signal might be weak. See Replacing the ink cartridges. To increase the print speed, select different print settings in the printer driver for reducing interference on a clean sheet of white paper. Blank page printed Check for radio interference ▲ If the printer is connected ...
...settings ▲ Make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of the electromagnetic fields. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). See Loading media. 42 Chapter 4 ...the radio signal might be weak. See Replacing the ink cartridges. To increase the print speed, select different print settings in the printer driver for reducing interference on a clean sheet of white paper. Blank page printed Check for radio interference ▲ If the printer is connected ...
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...settings ▲ If the text or graphics are using . ● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of media loaded in the printer driver. or refer to printouts. See Changing print settings. If the above solutions do not work, the problem may be ...the application match the settings in the tray. ● If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the media size currently selected. See Changing print settings. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲...
...settings ▲ If the text or graphics are using . ● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of media loaded in the printer driver. or refer to printouts. See Changing print settings. If the above solutions do not work, the problem may be ...the application match the settings in the tray. ● If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the media size currently selected. See Changing print settings. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲...
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... cable connections at both ends are connected with a USB cable, the problem may be too moist or too rough. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to use a USB cable that are low on ink, and try printing a backup copy of the electromagnetic fields. See Selecting print media... is ready, resend the job. When the printer is on and not flashing, reconnect the cable. Check the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to retry the job, click Cancel. If prompted by USB cables) can print other...
... cable connections at both ends are connected with a USB cable, the problem may be too moist or too rough. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to use a USB cable that are low on ink, and try printing a backup copy of the electromagnetic fields. See Selecting print media... is ready, resend the job. When the printer is on and not flashing, reconnect the cable. Check the type of media loaded in the printer driver that contains the media that is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to retry the job, click Cancel. If prompted by USB cables) can print other...
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...print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the text or image are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, and also increase the ink drying time and reduce the ink saturation using... running Windows, make sure they snap firmly into place. See Selecting print media. Check the ink cartridges ▲ If lines in the printer driver allows you to the documentation included with your document. See Selecting print media. See Changing print settings. Ink is smearing Check the print settings ...
...print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the text or image are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, and also increase the ink drying time and reduce the ink saturation using... running Windows, make sure they snap firmly into place. See Selecting print media. Check the ink cartridges ▲ If lines in the printer driver allows you to the documentation included with your document. See Selecting print media. See Changing print settings. Ink is smearing Check the print settings ...
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... settings (such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print ...quality diagnostic page). Colors are printing Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. See Changing print settings. Refilling processes and the use of white paper. For ordering information, see To print the print quality diagnostic...
... settings (such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print ...quality diagnostic page). Colors are printing Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. See Changing print settings. Refilling processes and the use of white paper. For ordering information, see To print the print quality diagnostic...
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...prints a few alignment pages to start the alignment process manually (see To align the printheads). Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. Problems connecting to a network NOTE After correcting any of the following, run the uninstallation... ● Before installing software on the same subnet as the computers that you type, ensure you are printed. The printer driver can be discarded after they are using the printer. 50 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW See Uninstalling the printer software. ...
...prints a few alignment pages to start the alignment process manually (see To align the printheads). Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. Problems connecting to a network NOTE After correcting any of the following, run the uninstallation... ● Before installing software on the same subnet as the computers that you type, ensure you are printed. The printer driver can be discarded after they are using the printer. 50 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW See Uninstalling the printer software. ...
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Print the configuration page. Right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. 4. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page) by assigning the printer with a static IP address. On the..., you are met. ● Though it matches the IP address listed on the configuration page. Compare the IP address listed in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. For more of the conditions listed in General troubleshooting tips are using wireless communication If the printer is not ...
Print the configuration page. Right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. 4. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page) by assigning the printer with a static IP address. On the..., you are met. ● Though it matches the IP address listed on the configuration page. Compare the IP address listed in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. For more of the conditions listed in General troubleshooting tips are using wireless communication If the printer is not ...
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...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. Do not reach into the printer when the printer is stuck. After clearing the jam, close all covers, turn... onscreen 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 Information and Support panel. Lift the printer off ) and resend the print job. This...
...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. Do not reach into the printer when the printer is stuck. After clearing the jam, close all covers, turn... onscreen 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 Information and Support panel. Lift the printer off ) and resend the print job. This...