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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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Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. For information on using the duplex unit, see Printing on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when ... installed on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW use them only for ordering information. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. To install a duplex unit 1. Push the buttons on the...
Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. For information on using the duplex unit, see Printing on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when ... installed on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the printer. 10 Chapter 2 Installing the accessories ENWW use them only for ordering information. The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. See also Accessories for removing the unit from the printer. 2. To install a duplex unit 1. Push the buttons on the...
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... up to the prepared location. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. See Accessories for ventilation. 2. 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.
... up to the prepared location. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. See Accessories for ventilation. 2. 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 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. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Custom-sized ...media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, ...
...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. This mode provides longer drying time and ensures that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Custom-sized ...media ● Use only custom-sized media supported by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-sized media, ...
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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). Press / (Configuration Page button) to resolve printing problems. ● For ...
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). Press / (Configuration Page button) to resolve printing problems. ● For ...
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...the orange protective caps from each one to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is turned on and not blinking. See your computer's documentation for the first time, it takes approximately 8 minutes to the printer. General troubleshooting tips Ensure the following: ●... is on . ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 When the printer is turned on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● 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...
...the orange protective caps from each one to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is turned on and not blinking. See your computer's documentation for the first time, it takes approximately 8 minutes to the printer. General troubleshooting tips Ensure the following: ●... is on . ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 When the printer is turned on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● 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...
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...the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of the printer. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. A single wireless card might be incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad ...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. Open the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Embedded Web ...
...the wireless settings on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to match the settings of the printer. Use the Wireless Setup wizard on their respective computers. A single wireless card might be incorrect: communication mode (infrastructure or ad ...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. Open the configuration utility for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). See Embedded Web ...
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... recommended action All lights are off . ● Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). 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...
... recommended action All lights are off . ● Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). 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...
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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 on again. Light description /Light pattern The Power light blinks. The Power light is inserted completely at the back of the printer. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 59
... 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 on again. Light description /Light pattern The Power light blinks. The Power light is inserted completely at the back of the printer. ENWW Interpreting control panel lights 59
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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 . One of the following processes is taking place: ● The printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using Windows Connect NowTM to set up the printer, the printer is receiving wireless information from the USB flash...
The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on . One of the following processes is taking place: ● The printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using Windows Connect NowTM to set up the printer, the printer is receiving wireless information from the USB flash...
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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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... 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 the Printer Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Device Information from the Information and...
... 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 the Printer Services tab and click Print Configuration Page. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Device Information from the Information and...
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..., you may have built-in 802.11 capabilities or an 802.11 wireless card installed. 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 ad hoc) from...
..., you may have built-in 802.11 capabilities or an 802.11 wireless card installed. 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 ad hoc) from...
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... the Airport icon on wireless networks. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Network Printer Setup Utility, which starts running on setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows) 1. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. On the CD...
... the Airport icon on wireless networks. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Network Printer Setup Utility, which starts running on setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows) 1. Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. On the CD...
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...USB flash drive, and then configure the printers with these settings by inserting the flash drive into the USB port of each printer that are saved to conveniently set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which ... Wireless Configuration Utility. 4. If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 To turn off . Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to the network. To set ...
...USB flash drive, and then configure the printers with these settings by inserting the flash drive into the USB port of each printer that are saved to conveniently set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which ... Wireless Configuration Utility. 4. If the CD menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 To turn off . Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to the network. To set ...
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You can use Remote Desktop to make configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to non-preferred networks. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router and make an encrypted connection to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
You can use Remote Desktop to make configuration changes from the local computer you are accessing over the Internet. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off the setting to automatically connect to non-preferred networks. ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 This is disabled by default in Windows XP. ● Turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router and make an encrypted connection to a computer running behind your router, if possible.
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... not be toll free. Check the operating system that you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the printer) 2. Note how the printer is connected to call Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates...
... not be toll free. Check the operating system that you are using, such as HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Version: 60.52.213.0. (To find the version number of the printer) 2. Note how the printer is connected to call Visit HP website (www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates...