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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 ... light 6 power button and light 6 print cartridges 7 installation troubleshooting 8 hardware 8 Windows 9 Windows USB 11 contacting hp customer care center 13 support process 13 software updates 13 hp support by phone 14 obtaining hp repair 16 obtaining a warranty extension 16 iii
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 ... light 6 power button and light 6 print cartridges 7 installation troubleshooting 8 hardware 8 Windows 9 Windows USB 11 contacting hp customer care center 13 support process 13 software updates 13 hp support by phone 14 obtaining hp repair 16 obtaining a warranty extension 16 iii
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... on a network. Macintosh The printer can be connected directly to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions on a network, use the printer software CD and the documentation that supports an AppleTalk connection. 2 english NewportRG.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32... For instructions on connecting the printer directly to a computer on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect External Print Server that came with an HP Jetdirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. • The ...
... on a network. Macintosh The printer can be connected directly to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions on a network, use the printer software CD and the documentation that supports an AppleTalk connection. 2 english NewportRG.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32... For instructions on connecting the printer directly to a computer on connecting the printer to a network with an HP Jetdirect External Print Server that came with an HP Jetdirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. • The ...
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...the computer's CD-ROM drive. 5. You can also open the hp printer assistant. Select your language from the Start menu by clicking Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > user's guide. Information is available in one of ...these languages: 1. Double-click the hp printer assistant icon on your computer desktop. The hp printer assistant appears. 2. Click the user's guide button on the Windows desktop after you solve printer problems that also provides: • Support through the HP...
...the computer's CD-ROM drive. 5. You can also open the hp printer assistant. Select your language from the Start menu by clicking Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > user's guide. Information is available in one of ...these languages: 1. Double-click the hp printer assistant icon on your computer desktop. The hp printer assistant appears. 2. Click the user's guide button on the Windows desktop after you solve printer problems that also provides: • Support through the HP...
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...Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish use the Mac OS X Preview feature, you do not have Acrobat Reader, install it is installed automatically. The HP Deskjet screen is required to view the user's guide on your language. 3. chs cht csy dan deu enu esm fin fra hun ita kor ...view the onscreen user's guide with Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. DOS support is found in all languages and countries/regions. DOS In DOS operating systems, information is not available in a text document called dosread.txt.
...Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish use the Mac OS X Preview feature, you do not have Acrobat Reader, install it is installed automatically. The HP Deskjet screen is required to view the user's guide on your language. 3. chs cht csy dan deu enu esm fin fra hun ita kor ...view the onscreen user's guide with Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. DOS support is found in all languages and countries/regions. DOS In DOS operating systems, information is not available in a text document called dosread.txt.
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... access to request a CD containing the software update files. Visit our Website for help . • Send HP an email. 3. support process The HP support process works most effectively if you can obtain a wide variety of information about your specific need. english NewportRG....provides expert advice on a Web form and receive an email reply. Access HP e-support. • Check HP's Web support pages for support telephone numbers. For more information see "hp support by phone" on page 4. 2. See "support phone numbers" on page 15 for product help in the following methods ...
... access to request a CD containing the software update files. Visit our Website for help . • Send HP an email. 3. support process The HP support process works most effectively if you can obtain a wide variety of information about your specific need. english NewportRG....provides expert advice on a Web form and receive an email reply. Access HP e-support. • Check HP's Web support pages for support telephone numbers. For more information see "hp support by phone" on page 4. 2. See "support phone numbers" on page 15 for product help in the following methods ...
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...• The version of charge during the printer's free phone support period. Did you have taken to printer information. - NewportRG.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english hp support by phone HP provides telephone support free of the printer driver (also referred to as the printer .... • Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred • Answers to these resources, call an HP support technician while you are in front of phone support in Europe, please consult the following information to check the details and conditions of your country/region. see...
...• The version of charge during the printer's free phone support period. Did you have taken to printer information. - NewportRG.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english hp support by phone HP provides telephone support free of the printer driver (also referred to as the printer .... • Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred • Answers to these resources, call an HP support technician while you are in front of phone support in Europe, please consult the following information to check the details and conditions of your country/region. see...
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For the most up-to-date list of phone numbers for your country/region refer to HP's Website: http://www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/ psd/expectations.html country/region Africa/Middle East Argentina Australia Austria Belgium (Dutch) Belgium (French) Brazil (inside Greater Sao Paulo) Brazil (outside Greater Sao ... 71 71 0207 512 5202 1 (208) 323 2551 0800 47468368 08 823 4530 15 NewportRG.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english support phone numbers If you need help solving a problem, contact HP support using the phone number in the table below.
For the most up-to-date list of phone numbers for your country/region refer to HP's Website: http://www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/ psd/expectations.html country/region Africa/Middle East Argentina Australia Austria Belgium (Dutch) Belgium (French) Brazil (inside Greater Sao Paulo) Brazil (outside Greater Sao ... 71 71 0207 512 5202 1 (208) 323 2551 0800 47468368 08 823 4530 15 NewportRG.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM english support phone numbers If you need help solving a problem, contact HP support using the phone number in the table below.
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... service is free during your HP printer needs to the best solution, whether it is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. See "support phone numbers" on page 15. obtaining hp repair If your HP printer's limited warranty period. HP support will diagnose the problem and ...coordinate the repair process. If your local HP dealer. obtaining a warranty extension If you...
... service is free during your HP printer needs to the best solution, whether it is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. See "support phone numbers" on page 15. obtaining hp repair If your HP printer's limited warranty period. HP support will diagnose the problem and ...coordinate the repair process. If your local HP dealer. obtaining a warranty extension If you...
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...media, or ink cartridge covered by an authorized importer. 9. HP's limited warranty is valid in any : • Improper or inadequate maintenance or modification; • Software, interfacing, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by the customer. Contracts for additional warranty services, such as... does not affect either repair or replace the defective product at least equal to the customer or any HP support contract with in any country/region where the covered HP product is responsible for the Middle-East, Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and France's "D...
...media, or ink cartridge covered by an authorized importer. 9. HP's limited warranty is valid in any : • Improper or inadequate maintenance or modification; • Software, interfacing, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by the customer. Contracts for additional warranty services, such as... does not affect either repair or replace the defective product at least equal to the customer or any HP support contract with in any country/region where the covered HP product is responsible for the Middle-East, Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and France's "D...
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supported paper types The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media types, see automatic two-sided printing module specifications. 21 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_duplexer_fs.html (2 of the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module from the printer. automatic two-sided printing module (duplexer) Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final Do not press the buttons on either side of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:57 AM]
supported paper types The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media types, see automatic two-sided printing module specifications. 21 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_duplexer_fs.html (2 of the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module when installing it in the printer. Use these buttons only when removing the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module from the printer. automatic two-sided printing module (duplexer) Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final Do not press the buttons on either side of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:57 AM]
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network The printer can connect to a network with an HP JetDirect External Print Server that came with the printer. Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup poster that supports an AppleTalk connection. 22 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_connectivity_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:57 AM] connectivity connectivity The printer offers two options for connectivity: q USB q network USB The printer can be connected to the computer with a USB cable.
network The printer can connect to a network with an HP JetDirect External Print Server that came with the printer. Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup poster that supports an AppleTalk connection. 22 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_connectivity_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:57 AM] connectivity connectivity The printer offers two options for connectivity: q USB q network USB The printer can be connected to the computer with a USB cable.
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... setting up the printer with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 3. printing from the computer's desktop Desktop printing is not supported in the right side of the Chooser dialog box. 4. q Click the desktop printer icon, then choose Set Default Printer from the Printing menu. Desktop ...the printer are connected: r USB: Go to print a number of documents at the top of the screen, then select the printer name. Click hp deskjet printer in Mac OS X Classic. 25 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printer_driver_legacy.html (2 of 11) [5/9/2002 9:41:00 AM]
... setting up the printer with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 3. printing from the computer's desktop Desktop printing is not supported in the right side of the Chooser dialog box. 4. q Click the desktop printer icon, then choose Set Default Printer from the Printing menu. Desktop ...the printer are connected: r USB: Go to print a number of documents at the top of the screen, then select the printer name. Click hp deskjet printer in Mac OS X Classic. 25 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printer_driver_legacy.html (2 of 11) [5/9/2002 9:41:00 AM]
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...-sided document on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a media type not supported by the automatic two-sided printing module, see automatic two-sided printing module specifications. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel. 46... the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module (duplexer) must be attached to print a two-sided document: 1. For a list of supported media types, see manual two-sided printing. printing instructions Follow these instructions to the printer. The duplexer only works with certain media types.
...-sided document on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a media type not supported by the automatic two-sided printing module, see automatic two-sided printing module specifications. Open the Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel. 46... the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module (duplexer) must be attached to print a two-sided document: 1. For a list of supported media types, see manual two-sided printing. printing instructions Follow these instructions to the printer. The duplexer only works with certain media types.
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... the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module is not attached to print a two-sided document on a media type the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module does not support. Select Automatic. 4. When the first side prints, the printer pauses while the first side of the automatic two-sided printing module, see automatic two-sided...
... the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module is not attached to print a two-sided document on a media type the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module does not support. Select Automatic. 4. When the first side prints, the printer pauses while the first side of the automatic two-sided printing module, see automatic two-sided...
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...] 107 Noise is used on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Keep all fluids away from the exterior of the printer. q Do not lubricate the support rod that a household cleaner or detergent is normal when the cradles move back and forth. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried ink from the...
...] 107 Noise is used on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Keep all fluids away from the exterior of the printer. q Do not lubricate the support rod that a household cleaner or detergent is normal when the cradles move back and forth. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried ink from the...
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....html (1 of the following options are available on the desktop. 2. hp inkjet utility panels The following : r Mac OS 8.6 to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Website support information. Select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or... 9.x My computer runs Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x displaying the hp inkjet utility 1. Do one of 4) [5/9/2002 9:41:...
....html (1 of the following options are available on the desktop. 2. hp inkjet utility panels The following : r Mac OS 8.6 to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Website support information. Select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or... 9.x My computer runs Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x displaying the hp inkjet utility 1. Do one of 4) [5/9/2002 9:41:...
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... file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_mac_utility_fs.html (2 of the printer. r Test: Prints a test page to the HP Website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. r Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. r Support: Provides access to confirm communication with printer. using the hp inkjet utility Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 1.
... file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_mac_utility_fs.html (2 of the printer. r Test: Prints a test page to the HP Website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. r Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. r Support: Provides access to confirm communication with printer. using the hp inkjet utility Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 1.
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.../Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_mac_utility_fs.html (3 of the printer. r Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. r Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. Select hp inkjet utility. viewing the hp inkjet utility panels The following options are available on the desktop. 2. r Support: Provides access to view the output quality of 4) [5/9/2002 9:41:17 AM] Select Applications, then double-click Utilities...
.../Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_mac_utility_fs.html (3 of the printer. r Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. r Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. Select hp inkjet utility. viewing the hp inkjet utility panels The following options are available on the desktop. 2. r Support: Provides access to view the output quality of 4) [5/9/2002 9:41:17 AM] Select Applications, then double-click Utilities...
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two-sided documents are open, the printer cannot print at http://www.hp.com/go/support . 133 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printtooslow_fs.html (1 of the print job to determine the appropriate paper type. printer driver is slow Newport Hykuna ... mode multiple software applications are open If too many software applications are printing Printing two-sided documents takes longer than text documents. Log onto HP's Website at its optimum speed. For instructions on turning off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Click the topic below that best describes the printer...
two-sided documents are open, the printer cannot print at http://www.hp.com/go/support . 133 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printtooslow_fs.html (1 of the print job to determine the appropriate paper type. printer driver is slow Newport Hykuna ... mode multiple software applications are open If too many software applications are printing Printing two-sided documents takes longer than text documents. Log onto HP's Website at its optimum speed. For instructions on turning off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Click the topic below that best describes the printer...
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... software or printout: q option for two-sided printing cannot be selected. binding margin is selected. On the Paper Type/Quality panel, verify that a paper type supported by the duplexer is not available in the wrong place q only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is selected... for binding along the top Mac OS X On the Two-Sided Printing panel of the Print dialog box, verify that a paper size or page size supported by the duplexer is in the wrong place You may be selected q binding margin is in Mac OS X.
... software or printout: q option for two-sided printing cannot be selected. binding margin is selected. On the Paper Type/Quality panel, verify that a paper type supported by the duplexer is not available in the wrong place q only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is selected... for binding along the top Mac OS X On the Two-Sided Printing panel of the Print dialog box, verify that a paper size or page size supported by the duplexer is in the wrong place You may be selected q binding margin is in Mac OS X.