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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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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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... the unit locks into place. To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. For information on using the duplex unit, see Printing on the printer. use them only for ordering information. Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit...
... the unit locks into place. To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. For information on using the duplex unit, see Printing on the printer. use them only for ordering information. Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit...
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...) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Connect the power cord and turn on top of the tray. Set the printer on the printer. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an...
...) for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer. Connect the power cord and turn on top of the tray. Set the printer on the printer. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an...
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... 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 11.7 inches) U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. 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. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the...
... 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 11.7 inches) U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. 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. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the...
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... For paper-feed problems, such as the paper skew and paper pick, see Resolving paper-feed problems. Some printer problems can be resolved by resetting the printer. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use the following tips and resources to print the configuration page and verify that the ...a few seconds. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button).
... For paper-feed problems, such as the paper skew and paper pick, see Resolving paper-feed problems. Some printer problems can be resolved by resetting the printer. Troubleshooting tips and resources Use the following tips and resources to print the configuration page and verify that the ...a few seconds. By default, the network name (SSID) is "hpsetup" and the communication mode is on. 2. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button).
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...Print Center. For Mac OS, set the printer as the current or default printer. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to the printer. Press down firmly on the computer screen....HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink cartridges are installed. ● Make sure the printer is on . ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 When the printer...removed the orange protective caps from each one to initialize the printer after the printheads are properly installed in the ready state. General troubleshooting tips ...
...Print Center. For Mac OS, set the printer as the current or default printer. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to the printer. Press down firmly on the computer screen....HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink cartridges are installed. ● Make sure the printer is on . ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 When the printer...removed the orange protective caps from each one to initialize the printer after the printheads are properly installed in the ready state. General troubleshooting tips ...
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...settings unique to a given network. If the wireless network settings are incorrect, follow these settings in the left pane. 4. Open the printer's embedded Web server. See Embedded Web server. 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. A wireless profile is a... ensure that the computers have several wireless profiles (for example, one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) in the printer might be incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), network name (SSID), channel ...
...settings unique to a given network. If the wireless network settings are incorrect, follow these settings in the left pane. 4. Open the printer's embedded Web server. See Embedded Web server. 3. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. A wireless profile is a... ensure that the computers have several wireless profiles (for example, one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless (802.11) in the printer might be incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad hoc), network name (SSID), channel ...
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... 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 off . The Power light is required. 58 Chapter...
... 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 off . The Power light is required. 58 Chapter...
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... the ink cartridges are low on . The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on . See All printer lights are on . The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is receiving wireless information...9650; No action is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using Windows Connect NowTM to set up the printer, the printer might be replaced soon. ▲ Get ready new ink cartridges and replace the existing cartridges when they become empty. Each...
... the ink cartridges are low on . The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on . See All printer lights are on . The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is receiving wireless information...9650; No action is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using Windows Connect NowTM to set up the printer, the printer might be replaced soon. ▲ Get ready new ink cartridges and replace the existing cartridges when they become empty. Each...
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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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... sending device must run the installation program at least once from the Starter CD and create a wireless connection. 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 your network's network name (SSID) and communication mode (infrastructure or...
... sending device must run the installation program at least once from the Starter CD and create a wireless connection. 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 your network's network name (SSID) and communication mode (infrastructure or...
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...your computer system. 4. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on the Starter CD. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Network Printer Setup Utility, which starts running on the menu bar and select "hpsetup" under Computer to the network with a network cable...one of the following: ● Temporarily connect the printer to the computer with the cross cable (included with the printer). ● Temporarily connect the printer to Computer Networks. 6. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 The CD menu runs automatically. On the Connection...
...your computer system. 4. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on the Starter CD. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Network Printer Setup Utility, which starts running on the menu bar and select "hpsetup" under Computer to the network with a network cable...one of the following: ● Temporarily connect the printer to the computer with the cross cable (included with the printer). ● Temporarily connect the printer to Computer Networks. 6. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 The CD menu runs automatically. On the Connection...
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... menu runs automatically. To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to conveniently set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Remove the protective cover from the printer's USB host connector. 2. If the CD menu does not start...
... menu runs automatically. To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to conveniently set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Remove the protective cover from the printer's USB host connector. 2. If the CD menu does not start...
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● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to non-preferred networks. You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection to a computer running behind your router and make configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet on your router, if possible. This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91
● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to non-preferred networks. You can use Remote Desktop to make an encrypted connection to a computer running behind your router and make configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet on your router, if possible. This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91
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... (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) ● 802.11b/g wireless network (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Four ink cartridges (one each for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Printheads Two printheads (one black and yellow, and one magenta and cyan) Supply yields Device languages Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for more information on estimated ink cartridge yields. C Printer...
... (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) ● 802.11b/g wireless network (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Four ink cartridges (one each for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) Printheads Two printheads (one black and yellow, and one magenta and cyan) Supply yields Device languages Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for more information on estimated ink cartridge yields. C Printer...
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...). Other regulatory information EMI statement (Korea) VCCI statement (Japan) Regulatory model number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is SNPRC-0501-01 (HP Officejet Pro K550/K550dtn) or SNPRC-0501-02 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn). The Regulatory Model Number for your product is defective, it should not be repaired. LED classification ENWW Other regulatory information 117 This regulatory...
...). Other regulatory information EMI statement (Korea) VCCI statement (Japan) Regulatory model number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is SNPRC-0501-01 (HP Officejet Pro K550/K550dtn) or SNPRC-0501-02 (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn). The Regulatory Model Number for your product is defective, it should not be repaired. LED classification ENWW Other regulatory information 117 This regulatory...
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...CE marking accordingly. (1) This product is assigned a Regulatory model number that stays with the regulatory aspects of conformity 121 HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd...The Comtech, Singapore 118502 declares, that the product Product Name: HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn Product Number: C8159A Regulatory Model Number(1): SNPRC-0501-02 Product Accessory Number: C8256A / 350-sheet tray 2 C8255A / HP auto-duplexer unit Radio Module Number: RSVLD-0403 Product Options: ...
...CE marking accordingly. (1) This product is assigned a Regulatory model number that stays with the regulatory aspects of conformity 121 HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd...The Comtech, Singapore 118502 declares, that the product Product Name: HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn Product Number: C8159A Regulatory Model Number(1): SNPRC-0501-02 Product Accessory Number: C8256A / 350-sheet tray 2 C8255A / HP auto-duplexer unit Radio Module Number: RSVLD-0403 Product Options: ...