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...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 802.11 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...
...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 802.11 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...
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... Toolbox is available as a printed guide in the box with the printer software, if you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. HP Instant Support Helps you to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the printer driver. Printer-driver onscreen Help (Windows) Provides an explanation of the features Available from...
... Toolbox is available as a printed guide in the box with the printer software, if you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. HP Instant Support Helps you to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from the printer driver. Printer-driver onscreen Help (Windows) Provides an explanation of the features Available from...
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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 13 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side...
... 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 13 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. If not, set the media size in the printer driver. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side...
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... When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47 inch). 18 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Statement, 8.5 x 13 inch, B5, A5, cards, custom-sized media, photo media Envelopes (1) Left margin (2) Right margin (3) Top margin (4) Bottom margin* 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm...) 16.5 mm (0.65 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) * To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Effects tab in the printer driver, and select Minimize Margins. Executive, U.S. Letter, U.S. Media U.S.
... When you are using the duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47 inch). 18 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW Statement, 8.5 x 13 inch, B5, A5, cards, custom-sized media, photo media Envelopes (1) Left margin (2) Right margin (3) Top margin (4) Bottom margin* 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm...) 16.5 mm (0.65 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) * To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Effects tab in the printer driver, and select Minimize Margins. Executive, U.S. Letter, U.S. Media U.S.
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You can use the tray settings to hold only plain paper. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Change the desired tray settings, and click OK or Apply. The following : a. Follow these steps Load both trays with media)....; Default Tray: Use this option is available only if the Toolbox is on . 2. Load media in the printer software. Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab and click Paper Handling in tray 1 and tray 2. 2. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Make sure tray lock is empty. 1. c. Tray 2 is disabled...
You can use the tray settings to hold only plain paper. Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Change the desired tray settings, and click OK or Apply. The following : a. Follow these steps Load both trays with media)....; Default Tray: Use this option is available only if the Toolbox is on . 2. Load media in the printer software. Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab and click Paper Handling in tray 1 and tray 2. 2. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Trays Configuration from tray 1. Make sure tray lock is empty. 1. c. Tray 2 is disabled...
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... Printing Preferences. 3. NOTE To set print settings for all future jobs (Windows) 1. Click Start, point to open the printer driver. 4. To change settings from the printer driver. On the File menu, click Page Setup. 2. Change any desired settings, and click OK, Print, or a similar command... click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to the defaults configured in the printer driver. Change any desired settings (such as paper size or type) from a specific application, see the online help of that you are...
... Printing Preferences. 3. NOTE To set print settings for all future jobs (Windows) 1. Click Start, point to open the printer driver. 4. To change settings from the printer driver. On the File menu, click Page Setup. 2. Change any desired settings, and click OK, Print, or a similar command... click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. (Specific options may vary depending on the application you want to the defaults configured in the printer driver. Change any desired settings (such as paper size or type) from a specific application, see the online help of that you are...
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... both sides of supported custom-sized media by turning the media over and feeding it into the printer and the second side is properly installed. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of a page and Loading media. 2. Guidelines ...for supported media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in unwanted page breaks. 24 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW See Guidelines for supported media....
... both sides of supported custom-sized media by turning the media over and feeding it into the printer and the second side is properly installed. Clearing this option may result in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of a page and Loading media. 2. Guidelines ...for supported media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in unwanted page breaks. 24 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW See Guidelines for supported media....
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See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . Choose a booklet layout from the Booklet Layout drop-down list, if desired. 9. Load ...
See the graphics in the printer driver for printing on both sides of paper is printed, follow the onscreen . Choose a booklet layout from the Booklet Layout drop-down list, if desired. 9. Load ...
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...Manually clean the printhead contacts. CAUTION HP is not responsible for damage to run any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see Calibrating the color). 4. To check printhead health Use one or more of the maintenance functions, or clean or replace the printhead...button) 4 times, and release (Power button). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Replace the printheads, if the problems persist after cleaning. To print the...
...Manually clean the printhead contacts. CAUTION HP is not responsible for damage to run any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see Calibrating the color). 4. To check printhead health Use one or more of the maintenance functions, or clean or replace the printhead...button) 4 times, and release (Power button). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. Replace the printheads, if the problems persist after cleaning. To print the...
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...panel. Click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Linefeed from the Information and Support panel. To clean the ... in the left pane, select Align printheads from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. To calibrate the linefeed ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press (Resume button) 6...
...panel. Click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Linefeed from the Information and Support panel. To clean the ... in the left pane, select Align printheads from the drop-down list in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. To calibrate the linefeed ● Control panel: Press and hold (Power button), press (Resume button) 6...
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... button) 2 times, and release (Power button). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you replace ... Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Color from the drop-down list in the left pane,...
... button) 2 times, and release (Power button). ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you replace ... Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Calibrate Color from the drop-down list in the left pane,...
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... and re-enable the firewall. However, the firewall might want to make sure the orange protective caps have been removed from intrusion. Printer does not accept printhead Check the printhead latch ▲ Make sure the printhead latch is a security program that protects a computer from... system configuration ▲ Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. Check the cable connections ● Make sure both ends of the network cable are secure. ● If...
... and re-enable the firewall. However, the firewall might want to make sure the orange protective caps have been removed from intrusion. Printer does not accept printhead Check the printhead latch ▲ Make sure the printhead latch is a security program that protects a computer from... system configuration ▲ Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for network environment ▲ Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. Check the cable connections ● Make sure both ends of the network cable are secure. ● If...
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... cartridge might be empty. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in the printer driver match the page size of white paper. If you are not overloaded. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page...those generated by USB cables) can sometimes cause slight distortions to printouts. To increase the print speed, select different print settings in the printer driver. Blank page printed Check for the media loaded in the trays. ● Make sure the page settings in Grayscale is low (...
... cartridge might be empty. Check the color print settings ▲ Make sure Print in the printer driver match the page size of white paper. If you are not overloaded. The Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the configuration page (see To print the print quality diagnostic page...those generated by USB cables) can sometimes cause slight distortions to printouts. To increase the print speed, select different print settings in the printer driver. Blank page printed Check for the media loaded in the trays. ● Make sure the page settings in Grayscale is low (...
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...▲ If the text or graphics are using . ● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of media loaded in the printer driver. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the inability of ...the application match the settings in the tray. ● If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the media size currently selected. See the release notes for specific help. Check the media size ●...
...▲ If the text or graphics are using . ● Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver match the size of media loaded in the printer driver. Check the printer location and length of USB cable ▲ High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by the inability of ...the application match the settings in the tray. ● If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to scale the document to fit the media size currently selected. See the release notes for specific help. Check the media size ●...
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...supports the type of media you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media that is ready, resend the job. When the printer is printing, the printer might be damaged. Check the cable connections ▲ If the printer and computer are connected with a USB cable, the problem may... may be due to print again. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to a poor cable connection. Meaningless characters print If an interruption occurs to a job that you have loaded. If the printer does not return to retry the job, click Cancel. Make sure the...
...supports the type of media you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media that is ready, resend the job. When the printer is printing, the printer might be damaged. Check the cable connections ▲ If the printer and computer are connected with a USB cable, the problem may... may be due to print again. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications, and try to a poor cable connection. Meaningless characters print If an interruption occurs to a job that you have loaded. If the printer does not return to retry the job, click Cancel. Make sure the...
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... cartridges might give printouts a "washed-out" quality. ● Color documents that have run out of ink or are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. Check the paper type setting ▲ When printing on special or custom-sized media (Windows). ... cartridges may occur. See Selecting print media. This is especially true for transparencies. Check the ink cartridges ▲ If lines in the printer driver. Ink is smearing Check the print settings ● When you print documents that use much ink, allow more time to reduce ink, ...
... cartridges might give printouts a "washed-out" quality. ● Color documents that have run out of ink or are not suitable for use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. Check the paper type setting ▲ When printing on special or custom-sized media (Windows). ... cartridges may occur. See Selecting print media. This is especially true for transparencies. Check the ink cartridges ▲ If lines in the printer driver. Ink is smearing Check the print settings ● When you print documents that use much ink, allow more time to reduce ink, ...
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...print quality settings (such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). Lines or dots are printing... the use of incompatible inks can disrupt the intricate printing system, and result in the placement of your software to the printer or printhead. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the...
...print quality settings (such as black and white Check the print settings ▲ Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the print quality diagnostic page). Lines or dots are printing... the use of incompatible inks can disrupt the intricate printing system, and result in the placement of your software to the printer or printhead. HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions (see To print the...
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...computer requirements ▲ Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. See Uninstalling the printer software. This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550. Problems connecting to a network NOTE After correcting any of the following...the path to start the alignment process manually (see To align the printheads). Restart your computer and reinstall the software. The printer driver can be discarded after they are specifying the correct drive letter. ● If the computer cannot recognize the Starter CD in...
...computer requirements ▲ Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. See Uninstalling the printer software. This process takes about 8 minutes, and the alignment pages may be downloaded from www.hp.com/support/officejetprok550. Problems connecting to a network NOTE After correcting any of the following...the path to start the alignment process manually (see To align the printheads). Restart your computer and reinstall the software. The printer driver can be discarded after they are specifying the correct drive letter. ● If the computer cannot recognize the Starter CD in...
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...troubleshooting tips are different, change the IP address in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. b. Problems connecting to communicate with a static IP address. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using wireless communication If the printer is correct. c. For example, if the IP address... to a wired network ● If the Link light on the network connector does not turn on, make sure that you assign the printer with a static IP address, you might resolve some installation problems (such as a conflict with a personal firewall) by doing the following:...
...troubleshooting tips are different, change the IP address in the printer driver match the printer IP address: 1. b. Problems connecting to communicate with a static IP address. Alternatively, create a new HP standard TCP/IP port (using wireless communication If the printer is correct. c. For example, if the IP address... to a wired network ● If the Link light on the network connector does not turn on, make sure that you assign the printer with a static IP address, you might resolve some installation problems (such as a conflict with a personal firewall) by doing the following:...
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...Click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from the drop-down list in the left ...output tray. 4. d. To perform paper feed test ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. c. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service...
...Click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows): Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Test Paper Feed and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Test Paper Feed from the drop-down list in the left ...output tray. 4. d. To perform paper feed test ● Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, click Printer Services in the Print Quality section, and click Apply. ● Printer driver (Windows): Click the Services tab. c. For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, click the Service...