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...is not filling the text or graphics completely 45 Output is faded or dull colored 45 Colors are printing as black and white 46 Wrong colors are printing...46 Printout shows bleeding colors 46 Colors do not line up properly 46 Lines or dots are missing from text ...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 installing software 50 Problems connecting to a network 50 Problems connecting to a wired...
...is not filling the text or graphics completely 45 Output is faded or dull colored 45 Colors are printing as black and white 46 Wrong colors are printing...46 Printout shows bleeding colors 46 Colors do not line up properly 46 Lines or dots are missing from text ...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 installing software 50 Problems connecting to a network 50 Problems connecting to a wired...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printer operations. in the box with the printer software. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the features Available from the following resources: Resource...
... Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printer operations. in the box with the printer software. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print the configuration page of the features Available from the following resources: Resource...
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... duplex unit), and the number of your printouts. If the printer is connected to contact HP. See To print the print quality diagnostic page. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to a network, an additional network configuration page... number), the accessories that See Monitor the printer. ENWW Finding other resources for the product 3 During the warranty period, this support is available. Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. See Obtaining HP telephone support. See Understanding the configuration page....
... duplex unit), and the number of your printouts. If the printer is connected to contact HP. See To print the print quality diagnostic page. www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550 www.hp.com Lists information to a network, an additional network configuration page... number), the accessories that See Monitor the printer. ENWW Finding other resources for the product 3 During the warranty period, this support is available. Provide the latest printer software, and product and support information. See Obtaining HP telephone support. See Understanding the configuration page....
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... Braille readers, and voice-to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at www.apple.com/disability. 4 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW 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.hp.com/accessibility. It also supports most assistive...
... Braille readers, and voice-to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at www.apple.com/disability. 4 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW 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.hp.com/accessibility. It also supports most assistive...
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...following table lists possible ways you must select the automatic tray selection option in tray 1 and tray 2. Click Paper Handling. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. I want to determine the first tray from one tray if the other one ...the desired tray. Follow these steps Load both trays but have the printer pick media from which the printer draws media. The following : a. Load media in the printer software. Make sure tray lock is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. If tray 1 is set to hold only plain paper....
...following table lists possible ways you must select the automatic tray selection option in tray 1 and tray 2. Click Paper Handling. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. I want to determine the first tray from one tray if the other one ...the desired tray. Follow these steps Load both trays but have the printer pick media from which the printer draws media. The following : a. Load media in the printer software. Make sure tray lock is installed), and then click the Printer Services tab. If tray 1 is set to hold only plain paper....
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... General troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. This process takes about 20 seconds, and reconnect the cables. otherwise, the printer software might not be printed. Resolving printing problems Printer shuts down unexpectedly Check the power and power...
... General troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, visit HP website (www.hp.com/ support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. This process takes about 20 seconds, and reconnect the cables. otherwise, the printer software might not be printed. Resolving printing problems Printer shuts down unexpectedly Check the power and power...
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...firewall is a security program that protects a computer from the printhead. Printer does not accept printhead Check the printhead latch ▲ Make sure the printhead latch is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. Re-enable the firewall. See Interpreting network connector lights...computer and the printer. ENWW Resolving printing problems 41 Turn off the printer, wait about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by your network vendors. Check any personal firewall software installed on again...
...firewall is a security program that protects a computer from the printhead. Printer does not accept printhead Check the printhead latch ▲ Make sure the printhead latch is inserted into its correct color-coded slot. Re-enable the firewall. See Interpreting network connector lights...computer and the printer. ENWW Resolving printing problems 41 Turn off the printer, wait about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by your network vendors. Check any personal firewall software installed on again...
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...See Setting minimum margins. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in the tray. Move the printer away from the source of the printer. Placement of the text or graphics ...▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on a wireless network. Check the printer software settings ▲ The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as those generated by USB... 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 Setting minimum margins. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in the tray. Move the printer away from the source of the printer. Placement of the text or graphics ...▲ Print the print quality diagnostic page on a wireless network. Check the printer software settings ▲ The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as those generated by USB... 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...
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... if the document size is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to minimize the effects of your printer. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 or refer to the application's documentation, or contact the software manufacturer for known software conflicts; See Changing print settings. If the above solutions do not exceed the printable area of these...
... if the document size is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to minimize the effects of your printer. ENWW Resolving printing problems 43 or refer to the application's documentation, or contact the software manufacturer for known software conflicts; See Changing print settings. If the above solutions do not exceed the printable area of these...
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.... See Selecting print media. Check the margin settings ● Increase the margins in your software application. ● If you are broken or do not accept ink well, ink will ... cartridge. Output is faded or dull colored Check the print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the printer driver. Replace these cartridges with the printer. Try using a computer running Windows,...smearing Check the print settings ● When you print documents that use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. This is especially true for transparencies. ENWW Poor print quality and...
.... See Selecting print media. Check the margin settings ● Increase the margins in your software application. ● If you are broken or do not accept ink well, ink will ... cartridge. Output is faded or dull colored Check the print mode ▲ The draft or fast mode in the printer driver. Replace these cartridges with the printer. Try using a computer running Windows,...smearing Check the print settings ● When you print documents that use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. This is especially true for transparencies. ENWW Poor print quality and...
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... or print preview feature of graphics on the page. Printout shows bleeding colors Check the print settings ▲ Some media type settings (such as for gaps in the placement of your software to the printer or printhead. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see...sheet of white paper. See Changing print settings. Check the ink cartridges ▲ Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print quality...
... or print preview feature of graphics on the page. Printout shows bleeding colors Check the print settings ▲ Some media type settings (such as for gaps in the placement of your software to the printer or printhead. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see...sheet of white paper. See Changing print settings. Check the ink cartridges ▲ Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print quality...
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... the printheads. Problems connecting 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. General network troubleshooting If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer, verify that: ● All cable connections to the computer and the...
... the printheads. Problems connecting 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. General network troubleshooting If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer, verify that: ● All cable connections to the computer and the...
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... tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page) by assigning the printer with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more information, see Configure network...
... tabbed page, select the TCP/IP port for the printer and click Configure Port. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using the IP address listed on the configuration page) by assigning the printer with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more information, see Configure network...
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...to the wireless network. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer's network settings (see the instructions under Troubleshooting tips and resources) and reinstall the printer software (see Understanding the configuration page), and note any differences. If the wireless network ... the settings for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to another wireless network...
...to the wireless network. If the document still does not print, then reset the printer's network settings (see the instructions under Troubleshooting tips and resources) and reinstall the printer software (see Understanding the configuration page), and note any differences. If the wireless network ... the settings for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings. ● Print a document. Users can ensure this by checking the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to another wireless network...
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... far away, or the wireless signal might be blocked. Uninstall the printer software completely, and then reinstall the software. If the value is connected to avoid any given point of the printer (see Understanding the configuration page). Disconnect the network cable and configure the printer for reducing interference on the network configuration page of the...
... far away, or the wireless signal might be blocked. Uninstall the printer software completely, and then reinstall the software. If the value is connected to avoid any given point of the printer (see Understanding the configuration page). Disconnect the network cable and configure the printer for reducing interference on the network configuration page of the...
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6 Configuring and managing the printer This section contains the following information: ● Managing the printer ● Understanding the configuration page ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) ● Uninstalling the printer software ENWW 65
6 Configuring and managing the printer This section contains the following information: ● Managing the printer ● Understanding the configuration page ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) ● Uninstalling the printer software ENWW 65
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..., see its documentation. Specific procedures might include other methods. For more information about the HP Web Jetadmin software, open the HP Web Jetadmin software and see Overview of printer management tools. Managing the printer Overview of printer management tasks The following table lists common printer tools that can use the control panel, the embedded Web server, and the...
..., see its documentation. Specific procedures might include other methods. For more information about the HP Web Jetadmin software, open the HP Web Jetadmin software and see Overview of printer management tools. Managing the printer Overview of printer management tasks The following table lists common printer tools that can use the control panel, the embedded Web server, and the...
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...: Allows you to HP website where you to perform color calibration to configure network settings for the printer. To open the Network Printer Setup Utility 1. You can find support for supplies), 72 Chapter 6 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW From the Finder, select Computer from the Go menu. 2. HP Web Jetadmin software The HP Web Jetadmin software is a Web...
...: Allows you to HP website where you to perform color calibration to configure network settings for the printer. To open the Network Printer Setup Utility 1. You can find support for supplies), 72 Chapter 6 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW From the Finder, select Computer from the Go menu. 2. HP Web Jetadmin software The HP Web Jetadmin software is a Web...
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...intranet by using a standard Web browser. An HP support expert will not need to HP. ENWW Managing the printer 73 After the software has been installed, you can help you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. HP Instant Support provides the following information about the device.../us/eng/privacy.htm). To get more information or to download the software, go to www.hp.com/go directly to start diagnosing the devices. Select Printer on the Self Help menu on the HP Instant Support homepage; conducting remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting a wide variety of...
...intranet by using a standard Web browser. An HP support expert will not need to HP. ENWW Managing the printer 73 After the software has been installed, you can help you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. HP Instant Support provides the following information about the device.../us/eng/privacy.htm). To get more information or to download the software, go to www.hp.com/go directly to start diagnosing the devices. Select Printer on the Self Help menu on the HP Instant Support homepage; conducting remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting a wide variety of...