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... 1, 10/2005 Reproduction, adaptation or translation without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are no one can step on or trip over the line cord, and... or when you do not know whether the outlet is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Novell® and NetWare®...Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are wet. 6. registered trademarks of HP, BroadCom and LinkSys. 4. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to...
... 1, 10/2005 Reproduction, adaptation or translation without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are no one can step on or trip over the line cord, and... or when you do not know whether the outlet is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Novell® and NetWare®...Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are wet. 6. registered trademarks of HP, BroadCom and LinkSys. 4. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to...
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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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... 34 To replace the printheads...36 Calibrating the color...37 Troubleshooting tips 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...
... 34 To replace the printheads...36 Calibrating the color...37 Troubleshooting tips 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...
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... (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... set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows 87 To set up wireless ...
... (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... set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows 87 To set up wireless ...
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Warranty Quick Reference 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...122 Recycling...123 Product packaging 123 Plastics...123 Disposal of liability...106 Local law...106 HP Inkjet Supplies - 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 ...
Warranty Quick Reference 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...122 Recycling...123 Product packaging 123 Plastics...123 Disposal of liability...106 Local law...106 HP Inkjet Supplies - 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 ...
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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 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.
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... You can also configure settings for setting up the printer and information about printer operations. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software. Getting started ENWW HP Instant Support Helps you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate...
... You can also configure settings for setting up the printer and information about printer operations. The HP Printer Utility is provided with the printer software. Getting started ENWW HP Instant Support Helps you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate...
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... print the print quality diagnostic page. ENWW Finding other resources for the product 3 If the printer is connected to a network, an additional network configuration page is often free of charge. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to improve the print quality of pages printed from the trays and accessories...
... print the print quality diagnostic page. ENWW Finding other resources for the product 3 If the printer is connected to a network, an additional network configuration page is often free of charge. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to improve the print quality of pages printed from the trays and accessories...
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... with disabilities. It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. 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 people with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard...
... with disabilities. It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. 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 people with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard...
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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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See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. Do not press the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). To ...install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. use them only for ordering information. For information on using the duplex unit, see...
See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. Do not press the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). To ...install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. use them only for ordering information. For information on using the duplex unit, see...
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...HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. Connect the power cord and turn on top of plain paper. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro... K550dtwn printers, and is...
...HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. Connect the power cord and turn on top of plain paper. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro... K550dtwn printers, and is...
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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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... against the right and back edges 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. Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular,...supported media. ● Load only one type of the tray. It is best to test a variety of office paper. Visit HP website at a time into the printer with cutouts or perforations ● Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well ● Media that ...
... against the right and back edges 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. Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular,...supported media. ● Load only one type of the tray. It is best to test a variety of office paper. Visit HP website at a time into the printer with cutouts or perforations ● Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well ● Media that ...
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...216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 13 inches) U.S. 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. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough ...document. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Allowing wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media.
...216 by 356 mm; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 13 inches) U.S. 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. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough ...document. Executive* (184 by 267 mm; 7.25 by 6 inches) ENWW Selecting print media 15 Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Allowing wet media to print them correctly on custom-sized media.
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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. 3. For paper longer than 11 inches (279 mm), lift the front cover of the tray (see shaded ... down along the right of the tray, and does not exceed the line marking in the tray to adjust them for loading media into the printer. Make sure the stack of paper aligns with plain paper. 4. Loading media This section provides instructions for the size that you have loaded. ENWW Loading...
Pull the tray out of the printer by grasping under the front of the tray. 3. For paper longer than 11 inches (279 mm), lift the front cover of the tray (see shaded ... down along the right of the tray, and does not exceed the line marking in the tray to adjust them for loading media into the printer. Make sure the stack of paper aligns with plain paper. 4. Loading media This section provides instructions for the size that you have loaded. ENWW Loading...