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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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... for removing the unit from the printer. 2. Push the buttons on the printer. Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Do not press the buttons on... both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. For ...
... for removing the unit from the printer. 2. Push the buttons on the printer. Installing the duplex unit You can print on both sides (duplexing). To install a duplex unit 1. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Do not press the buttons on... both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. For ...
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... to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for ordering information. Set the printer on the printer. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 See Accessories for ventilation. 2. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. The surface must be sturdy...2 can hold up to 350 sheets of the tray. 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 an optional accessory for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer.
... to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the printer. 4. Allow space around the printer, including 50 mm (2 inches) for ordering information. Set the printer on the printer. ENWW Installing tray 2 11 See Accessories for ventilation. 2. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord. 3. The surface must be sturdy...2 can hold up to 350 sheets of the tray. 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 an optional accessory for the HP Officejet Pro K550 printer.
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... by 9.5 inches) Monarch Envelope (98 by 191 mm; 3.88 by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 10.5 inches) U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Letter* (216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 ... sizes U.S. You might need to reformat existing documents to stack up may cause smearing. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Legal* (216 by 356...
... by 9.5 inches) Monarch Envelope (98 by 191 mm; 3.88 by 7.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 by 152 mm; 4.38 by 10.5 inches) U.S. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Letter* (216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches) 8.5 by 13 ... sizes U.S. You might need to reformat existing documents to stack up may cause smearing. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Legal* (216 by 356...
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.... 2. Wait till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW The Power light blinks for a few seconds. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. Press / (Configuration Page button) to resolve printing problems. ● For paper jam, see Clearing jams. ● For paper-feed problems, such as the...
.... 2. Wait till the Power light is "ad hoc". 38 Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW The Power light blinks for a few seconds. To reset the printer's network settings (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) 1. Press / (Configuration Page button) to resolve printing problems. ● For paper jam, see Clearing jams. ● For paper-feed problems, such as the...
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... approximately 8 minutes to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is turned on and not blinking. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to initialize the printer after the printheads are performing a task. For Windows, set the printer as the default in the ...● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is not selected if you are using or restart the computer before attempting the task again. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink...
... approximately 8 minutes to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is turned on and not blinking. Make sure the printer is connected firmly to initialize the printer after the printheads are performing a task. For Windows, set the printer as the default in the ...● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is not selected if you are using or restart the computer before attempting the task again. See Understanding the configuration page. ● The printer is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink...
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A single wireless card might have access 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 ...Open the wireless access point's (WAP) configuration utility. ● Ad hoc communication mode: Open the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). A wireless profile is the profile for an office network). See To add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP). ...
A single wireless card might have access 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 ...Open the wireless access point's (WAP) configuration utility. ● Ad hoc communication mode: Open the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). A wireless profile is the profile for an office network). See To add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP). ...
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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. Light...
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. Light...
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... duplex unit is missing, or is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is in the printer. ▲ Remove all covers are on again. The printer is required. The Power light and the Resume light are completely closed completely. ▲ Make sure all...
... duplex unit is missing, or is not inserted completely. ▲ Make sure the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is in the printer. ▲ Remove all covers are on again. The printer is required. The Power light and the Resume light are completely closed completely. ▲ Make sure all...
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...The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 61 One or more of the ink cartridges are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer is receiving wireless information from the ...trying to connect to the wireless network. ● If you are low on ink and will need 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. A non...
...The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 61 One or more of the ink cartridges are using SecureEasySetup (SES) to set up the printer, the printer is receiving wireless information from the ...trying to connect to the wireless network. ● If you are low on ink and will need 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. A non...
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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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.../Networking tab of the embedded Web server; To print the configuration page ● Control panel: HP Officejet Pro K550: Press and hold button) once, and release (Power button). (Power button), press (Cancel HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn: Press / (Configuration Page button). ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click...
.../Networking tab of the embedded Web server; To print the configuration page ● Control panel: HP Officejet Pro K550: Press and hold button) once, and release (Power button). (Power button), press (Cancel HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn: Press / (Configuration Page button). ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click...
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... settings of a wireless access point (WAP). NOTE If you must have a different SSID. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Communication mode There are two communication mode options: ● Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the...
... settings of a wireless access point (WAP). NOTE If you must have a different SSID. Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 Communication mode There are two communication mode options: ● Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the...
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... applications that are running on an ad hoc network (Mac OS) 1. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Close any applications that are running automatically, to the network with a network cable. 4. To set up the printer on your computer system. Click the Airport icon on the computer. 3. Open the AirPort...
... applications that are running on an ad hoc network (Mac OS) 1. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Close any applications that are running automatically, to the network with a network cable. 4. To set up the printer on your computer system. Click the Airport icon on the computer. 3. Open the AirPort...
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.... Close any applications that you want to add to conveniently set up wireless communication for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless connection. If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on...
.... Close any applications that you want to add to conveniently set up wireless communication for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless connection. If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on...
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This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 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. ● 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.
This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 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. ● 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.
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...print, get the following information if you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the printer software, such as Windows 98 SE. 3. Telephone support numbers In many locations, HP provides toll free telephone support during the warranty period. However, ...800-555-5000 Buenos Aires: 54-11-4708-1600 1300 721 147 1902 910 910 (out-of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/support. Note how the printer is connected to your system, such as through USB or network connection. 5. For the most current list of -warranty) www...
...print, get the following information if you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the printer software, such as Windows 98 SE. 3. Telephone support numbers In many locations, HP provides toll free telephone support during the warranty period. However, ...800-555-5000 Buenos Aires: 54-11-4708-1600 1300 721 147 1902 910 910 (out-of telephone support numbers, see www.hp.com/support. Note how the printer is connected to your system, such as through USB or network connection. 5. For the most current list of -warranty) www...