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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 ...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 frequency radiation 116 Other regulatory ...
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 ...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 frequency radiation 116 Other regulatory ...
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... the printer after the printheads are properly installed in the Printers folder. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference. ● No error messages appear on the computer screen. ● Power cord and other cables are ...printer. ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 For Windows, set as the default in their correct color-coded slots. General troubleshooting tips Ensure the following: ● Power light is on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro...
... the printer after the printheads are properly installed in the Printers folder. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference. ● No error messages appear on the computer screen. ● Power cord and other cables are ...printer. ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 For Windows, set as the default in their correct color-coded slots. General troubleshooting tips Ensure the following: ● Power light is on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro...
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... your computer screen; This process takes about 20 seconds, and reconnect the cables. otherwise, the printer software might not be printed. If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for voltage requirements. Check the printer software installation ▲ If the printer is in a cool, dry location. See Environmental specifications for the required...
... your computer screen; This process takes about 20 seconds, and reconnect the cables. otherwise, the printer software might not be printed. If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for voltage requirements. Check the printer software installation ▲ If the printer is in a cool, dry location. See Environmental specifications for the required...
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... settings. Check the printhead ● Make sure the printhead is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. Check the cable connections ● Make sure both ends of the network cable are secure. ● If the printer is connected to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch, or router is turned on and working properly...
... settings. Check the printhead ● Make sure the printhead is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. Check the cable connections ● Make sure both ends of the network cable are secure. ● If the printer is connected to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch, or router is turned on and working properly...
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...be weak. Blank page printed Check 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). Something on the page is not ...settings for empty ink cartridges ▲ Check the printer lights to see Interpreting control panel lights). See Setting minimum margins. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in the printer driver. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as the...
...be weak. Blank page printed Check 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). Something on the page is not ...settings for empty ink cartridges ▲ Check the printer lights to see Interpreting control panel lights). See Setting minimum margins. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in the printer driver. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as the...
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...settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the inability of the electromagnetic fields. Check the printer location and length of your printer. Check the page-orientation setting ▲ Make sure the media ... if the document size is less than the media that you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 See Changing print settings. or refer to minimize the effects of media loaded in the tray. ...
...settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the inability of the electromagnetic fields. Check the printer location and length of your printer. Check the page-orientation setting ▲ Make sure the media ... if the document size is less than the media that you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 See Changing print settings. or refer to minimize the effects of media loaded in the tray. ...
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... the job, click Cancel. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to the ready state. See Understanding specifications for the printer to return to print again. Check the cable connections ▲ If the printer and computer are secure. Move the printer away from the print spooler. Cancel the print job and wait...
... the job, click Cancel. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to the ready state. See Understanding specifications for the printer to return to print again. Check the cable connections ▲ If the printer and computer are secure. Move the printer away from the print spooler. Cancel the print job and wait...
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...; Make sure you are not using the IP address from an MS-DOS prompt. Check the printer IP address ● Print the configuration pages of the printer, and locate the printer's IP address on and working properly. Check the computer ▲ Make sure the computer that...Understanding the configuration page. ● Ping the printer using a phone cord or a cross cable to connect the printer to the network. See Configuring the printer (Windows) or Configuring the printer (Mac OS). ● Make sure the network cable is securely connected to the printer. ● Make sure the network hub, ...
...; Make sure you are not using the IP address from an MS-DOS prompt. Check the printer IP address ● Print the configuration pages of the printer, and locate the printer's IP address on and working properly. Check the computer ▲ Make sure the computer that...Understanding the configuration page. ● Ping the printer using a phone cord or a cross cable to connect the printer to the network. See Configuring the printer (Windows) or Configuring the printer (Mac OS). ● Make sure the network cable is securely connected to the printer. ● Make sure the network hub, ...
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...not recognize the path to align the printheads. Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. General network troubleshooting If you are unable to install the printer software on a Windows computer, ensure all other programs are closed or ... CD for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. See Uninstalling the printer software. Verify installation preliminaries ● Before installing software on the computer, verify that: ● All cable connections to a network NOTE After correcting any of the...
...not recognize the path to align the printheads. Problems installing software NOTE Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for damage. General network troubleshooting If you are unable to install the printer software on a Windows computer, ensure all other programs are closed or ... CD for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. See Uninstalling the printer software. Verify installation preliminaries ● Before installing software on the computer, verify that: ● All cable connections to a network NOTE After correcting any of the...
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... (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). If the wireless network settings are incorrect, follow these settings in the left pane. 4. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of your network with a network cable or... to the computer using the cross cable included with the printer. 2. See Embedded Web server. 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on ...
... (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). If the wireless network settings are incorrect, follow these settings in the left pane. 4. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of your network with a network cable or... to the computer using the cross cable included with the printer. 2. See Embedded Web server. 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on ...
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.... ● If the Configuration Page light does not light up, check the network status and connection type information on the network configuration page of the printer. Disconnect the network cable and configure the printer for reducing interference on the network configuration page of time; ENWW Troubleshooting installation issues 53 Uninstall the...
.... ● If the Configuration Page light does not light up, check the network status and connection type information on the network configuration page of the printer. Disconnect the network cable and configure the printer for reducing interference on the network configuration page of time; ENWW Troubleshooting installation issues 53 Uninstall the...
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The printer is ready. ▲ No action is on. Interpreting control panel lights 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 For more information, visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates...
The printer is ready. ▲ No action is on. Interpreting control panel lights 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 For more information, visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates...
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... is on and idle. ▲ No action is required. Activity light is off when the printer is connected using a network cable. The printer is connected to the network but is required. 62 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is receiving or transmitting data over the network. ▲ No action is not receiving or transmitting...
... is on and idle. ▲ No action is required. Activity light is off when the printer is connected using a network cable. The printer is connected to the network but is required. 62 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is receiving or transmitting data over the network. ▲ No action is not receiving or transmitting...
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ENWW Interpreting network connector lights 63 If the printer is turned on and a network cable is turned off, turn on the printer. Explanation and recommended action The printer is turned off or is not connected to the network. ▲ If the printer is connected, see Problems connecting to a network. Light description/Light pattern Link light is off. Activity light is off.
ENWW Interpreting network connector lights 63 If the printer is turned on and a network cable is turned off, turn on the printer. Explanation and recommended action The printer is turned off or is not connected to the network. ▲ If the printer is connected, see Problems connecting to a network. Light description/Light pattern Link light is off. Activity light is off.
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...automatically. See To share the printer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003. NOTE If you install the printer software and connect a printer to a computer running . 2. When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you connect the printer after you install the software because...wizard appears on the computer system to the myPrintMileage website. NOTE You may connect the USB cable at a later time when you with USB cables without reinstalling the printer software. NOTE Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 must have access to run the installation program. When ...
...automatically. See To share the printer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003. NOTE If you install the printer software and connect a printer to a computer running . 2. When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you connect the printer after you install the software because...wizard appears on the computer system to the myPrintMileage website. NOTE You may connect the USB cable at a later time when you with USB cables without reinstalling the printer software. NOTE Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 must have access to run the installation program. When ...
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... using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. If the CD menu appears, close the Found New Hardware wizard. To share the printer on the computer screen. NOTE Do not allow the Found New Hardware wizard to perform an automatic search for example, D) and click OK. 5. .... Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Use this might take a short while). Click Finish to close it off or unplug the cable from the printer while the installation program is running an older version of the server computer, click Start, point to install a non-English...
... using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. If the CD menu appears, close the Found New Hardware wizard. To share the printer on the computer screen. NOTE Do not allow the Found New Hardware wizard to perform an automatic search for example, D) and click OK. 5. .... Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Use this might take a short while). Click Finish to close it off or unplug the cable from the printer while the installation program is running an older version of the server computer, click Start, point to install a non-English...
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... to your computer with the other Macintosh computer users. ● Direct connection: Share the printer with a USB cable. 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. If necessary, share the printer with other Macintosh computer users. Double-click the CD icon on the Starter CD. 3. ...be PowerMac or PowerPC computers. ● Both the host Macintosh computer and the client Macintosh computers that are using a USB cable, or you can share the printer among other users on a network. The computer that is low. Basic requirements for sharing in a Macintosh environment include the ...
... to your computer with the other Macintosh computer users. ● Direct connection: Share the printer with a USB cable. 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. If necessary, share the printer with other Macintosh computer users. Double-click the CD icon on the Starter CD. 3. ...be PowerMac or PowerPC computers. ● Both the host Macintosh computer and the client Macintosh computers that are using a USB cable, or you can share the printer among other users on a network. The computer that is low. Basic requirements for sharing in a Macintosh environment include the ...
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..., or complete the following ways: ● Using a cross cable or network cable See To set up the printer on the same subnet. NOTE If you must have a different SSID. Before installing the printer software, you may wish to ad hoc communication mode, and ... 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) You may set up the printer for wireless communication using one of the following tasks: ● Obtain ...
..., or complete the following ways: ● Using a cross cable or network cable See To set up the printer on the same subnet. NOTE If you must have a different SSID. Before installing the printer software, you may wish to ad hoc communication mode, and ... 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) You may set up the printer for wireless communication using one of the following tasks: ● Obtain ...
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... connect the printer to the computer with the cross cable (included with the printer). ● Temporarily connect the printer to install the printer driver. Click the Airport icon on the computer. 3. Set up the printer on your computer system. To set up the printer for wireless communication.... 4. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. The CD menu runs automatically. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. Insert the Starter ...
... connect the printer to the computer with the cross cable (included with the printer). ● Temporarily connect the printer to install the printer driver. Click the Airport icon on the computer. 3. Set up the printer on your computer system. To set up the printer for wireless communication.... 4. Remove the protective cover from the Utilities folder. The CD menu runs automatically. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 On the CD menu, click Install Driver and follow the onscreen instructions. 8. Insert the Starter ...
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... on the wireless router. 3. On the Connection Type screen, select the option to complete the installation, and when prompted, disconnect the cable. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect through network and click Next. 8. Press the SES button on the Starter CD. 6. NOTE If... follow the onscreen instructions. 7. The Configuration Page light blinks. 4. Wait about 2 minutes, and press (Configuration Page button) to reset the printer's network settings (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Set up using wireless...
... on the wireless router. 3. On the Connection Type screen, select the option to complete the installation, and when prompted, disconnect the cable. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect through network and click Next. 8. Press the SES button on the Starter CD. 6. NOTE If... follow the onscreen instructions. 7. The Configuration Page light blinks. 4. Wait about 2 minutes, and press (Configuration Page button) to reset the printer's network settings (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Set up using wireless...