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...should be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium® is grounded, check with the printer. 2. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on a stable surface. 7. Observe all instructions in the express warranty statements... outlet when connecting this product to a power source. Install the product in a protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. HP shall not be damaged. 8. Trademark Credits Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are set forth in the documentation ...
...should be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium® is grounded, check with the printer. 2. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on a stable surface. 7. Observe all instructions in the express warranty statements... outlet when connecting this product to a power source. Install the product in a protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. HP shall not be damaged. 8. Trademark Credits Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are set forth in the documentation ...
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......5 Front 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 ...
......5 Front 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 ...
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... and resources...38 General troubleshooting tips...39 Resolving printing problems...40 Printer shuts down unexpectedly 40 All printer lights are on...40 Printer is not responding (nothing prints 40 Printer does not accept printhead 41 Printer takes a long time to print 41 Blank page printed...42 ...or graphics 46 Resolving paper-feed problems...47 Tray cannot be inserted ...47 Another paper-feed problem is occurring 47 Resolving printer management problems 49 Embedded Web server cannot be opened 49 Troubleshooting installation issues...50 Problems printing an alignment page 50 Problems ...
... and resources...38 General troubleshooting tips...39 Resolving printing problems...40 Printer shuts down unexpectedly 40 All printer lights are on...40 Printer is not responding (nothing prints 40 Printer does not accept printhead 41 Printer takes a long time to print 41 Blank page printed...42 ...or graphics 46 Resolving paper-feed problems...47 Tray cannot be inserted ...47 Another paper-feed problem is occurring 47 Resolving printer management problems 49 Embedded Web server cannot be opened 49 Troubleshooting installation issues...50 Problems printing an alignment page 50 Problems ...
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... 69 Embedded Web server pages 69 Toolbox (Windows 70 To open the Toolbox 70 Toolbox tabs 70 HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 71 To open the HP Printer Utility 71 HP Printer Utility panels 72 Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS 72 HP Web Jetadmin software 72 HP Instant Support 73 Security and privacy 73 To gain access to...
... 69 Embedded Web server pages 69 Toolbox (Windows 70 To open the Toolbox 70 Toolbox tabs 70 HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 71 To open the HP Printer Utility 71 HP Printer Utility panels 72 Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS 72 HP Web Jetadmin software 72 HP Instant Support 73 Security and privacy 73 To gain access to...
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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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This guide provides details about how to use the printer and to resolve printer and printing problems. This section contains the following information: ● Finding other resources for buying the printer. 1 Getting started Thank you for the product ● Accessibility ● Understanding the printer parts ENWW 1
This guide provides details about how to use the printer and to resolve printer and printing problems. This section contains the following information: ● Finding other resources for buying the printer. 1 Getting started Thank you for the product ● Accessibility ● Understanding the printer parts ENWW 1
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...Web server. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printer operations. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software, if you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. Included as an Adobe® Acrobat® Portable ...from any computer on the Starter CD. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the website. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). HP Instant Support Helps you choose an installation ...
...Web server. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printer operations. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software, if you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support. Included as an Adobe® Acrobat® Portable ...from any computer on the Starter CD. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the website. See HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). HP Instant Support Helps you choose an installation ...
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... page. Diagnoses issues affecting the print quality of the printer, and helps you decide whether to run any maintenance tools to a network, an additional network configuration page is often free of charge. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to contact HP. Resource Logs and reports Configuration page Print quality diagnostic...
... page. Diagnoses issues affecting the print quality of the printer, and helps you decide whether to run any maintenance tools to a network, an additional network configuration page is often free of charge. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to contact HP. Resource Logs and reports Configuration page Print quality diagnostic...
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... It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Mobility For users with limited strength and reach. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that convey the appropriate action. Support For more details about the accessibility of this product and... or low vision through keyboard commands. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for Macintosh operating systems, visit the Apple web site at www...
... It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Mobility For users with limited strength and reach. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that convey the appropriate action. Support For more details about the accessibility of this product and... or low vision through keyboard commands. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for Macintosh operating systems, visit the Apple web site at www...
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Understanding the printer parts Front view 1 Control panel 2 Output tray 3 Paper guides 4 Tray 1 5 Tray 2 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 6 Ink cartridge cover 7 Ink cartridges 8 Printheads 9 Printhead latch 10 Top cover ENWW Understanding the printer parts 5
Understanding the printer parts Front view 1 Control panel 2 Output tray 3 Paper guides 4 Tray 1 5 Tray 2 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 6 Ink cartridge cover 7 Ink cartridges 8 Printheads 9 Printhead latch 10 Top cover ENWW Understanding the printer parts 5
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Control panel For more information about interpreting control-panel lights, see Printer lights reference. 1 Power button and light 2 Configuration Page button HP Officejet Pro K550dtn HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 3 Cancel button 4 Resume button and light 5 Printhead lights 6 Ink cartridge lights 6 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW
Control panel For more information about interpreting control-panel lights, see Printer lights reference. 1 Power button and light 2 Configuration Page button HP Officejet Pro K550dtn HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn 3 Cancel button 4 Resume button and light 5 Printhead lights 6 Ink cartridge lights 6 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW
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Back view 1 USB host connector (connects to USB devices such as flash drives) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 2 Network connector (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 3 USB connector 4 Power input 5 Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) 6 Optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) ENWW Understanding the printer parts 7
Back view 1 USB host connector (connects to USB devices such as flash drives) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 2 Network connector (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 3 USB connector 4 Power input 5 Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) 6 Optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) ENWW Understanding the printer parts 7
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.... Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on either side of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on...
.... Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on either side of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) is installed on...
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.... 3. CAUTION Be careful to the prepared location. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ventilation. 2. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the...
.... 3. CAUTION Be careful to the prepared location. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ventilation. 2. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the...
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3 Using the printer This section provides information on media usage for the printer, changing print settings, and performing basic printing tasks. ● Selecting print media ● Loading media ● Configuring trays ● Changing print settings ● Canceling a print job ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Printing on special and custom-sized media ENWW 13
3 Using the printer This section provides information on media usage for the printer, changing print settings, and performing basic printing tasks. ● Selecting print media ● Loading media ● Configuring trays ● Changing print settings ● Canceling a print job ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Printing on special and custom-sized media ENWW 13
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...wrinkled ● Media with most types of media at www.hp.com for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● ...; Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to print photographs. Visit HP website at a time into the printer with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Allowing wet media to stack up . It is designed to test a variety ...
...wrinkled ● Media with most types of media at www.hp.com for supported media. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following guidelines. ● Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● ...; Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to print photographs. Visit HP website at a time into the printer with the flaps facing up may cause smearing. 14 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Allowing wet media to stack up . It is designed to test a variety ...
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...13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 10.5 inches) U.S. 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. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 13 inches) U.S. Custom-sized media ● Use ... (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 the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered...
...13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 10.5 inches) U.S. 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. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 13 inches) U.S. Custom-sized media ● Use ... (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 the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered...
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See Printing on both sides (duplexing). 16 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Media size Tray 1 A2 Envelope (111 by 146 mm; 4.37 by 5.75 inches) DL Envelope (110 by 220 mm; 4.3 by 8.7 inches) C5 Envelope (162 ...
See Printing on both sides (duplexing). 16 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Media size Tray 1 A2 Envelope (111 by 146 mm; 4.37 by 5.75 inches) DL Envelope (110 by 220 mm; 4.3 by 8.7 inches) C5 Envelope (162 ...
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...) 16.5 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...
...) 16.5 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...
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Pull the tray out of the printer by grasping under the front of the tray. Loading media This section provides instructions for the size that you have loaded. Make sure the stack ...) and lower the front of the tray, and does not exceed the line marking in the tray to adjust them for loading media into the printer. ENWW Loading media 19 Slide the paper guides in the tray. To load tray 1 or tray 2 1.
Pull the tray out of the printer by grasping under the front of the tray. Loading media This section provides instructions for the size that you have loaded. Make sure the stack ...) and lower the front of the tray, and does not exceed the line marking in the tray to adjust them for loading media into the printer. ENWW Loading media 19 Slide the paper guides in the tray. To load tray 1 or tray 2 1.