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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 duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on the printer. Do not press the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; To install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. See also Accessories for...
The duplex unit comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Push the buttons on the printer. Do not press the buttons on both sides of a sheet of the duplex unit when installing the unit; To install a duplex unit 1. Slide the duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. See also Accessories for...
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... to 350 sheets of plain paper. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. To install tray 2 1. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ordering information. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to the prepared location. See Accessories for the...
... to 350 sheets of plain paper. The surface must be sturdy, level, and located in a well-ventilated area. To install tray 2 1. It comes with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers, and is an optional accessory for ordering information. Installing tray 2 Tray 2 can hold up to the prepared location. See Accessories for the...
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...) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 10.5 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of... the printer. ● Use the Best mode to the output tray. This mode provides...
...) 8.5 by 13 inches (216 by 330 mm; 8.5 by 10.5 inches) U.S. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K550dtn and HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn printers. Understanding specifications for supported media NOTE Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of... the printer. ● Use the Best mode to the output tray. This mode provides...
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... Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). 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 paper...
... Chapter 4 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Press and hold / (Configuration Page button), press (Resume button) 3 times, and release / (Configuration Page button). 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 paper...
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...are closed. ● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are performing a task. For Windows, set the printer as the current or default printer. ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 General troubleshooting ...the tray and is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink cartridges are installed. ● Make sure the printer is in their correct color-coded slots. Ensure you are firmly connected to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is...
...are closed. ● Rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn) is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are performing a task. For Windows, set the printer as the current or default printer. ENWW General troubleshooting tips 39 General troubleshooting ...the tray and is not jammed in the printer. ● Printheads and ink cartridges are installed. ● Make sure the printer is in their correct color-coded slots. Ensure you are firmly connected to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet, and is...
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... wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the same wireless network as that appear on their respective computers. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Connect the printer to your network. Click the Networking tab, and then... click Wireless (802.11) in the printer might be associated to the wireless network. A single wireless card might be incorrect: communication mode ...
... wizard on the Wireless Setup tab to change the printer's settings to the same wireless network as that appear on their respective computers. Do one for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)). Connect the printer to your network. Click the Networking tab, and then... click Wireless (802.11) in the printer might be associated to the wireless network. A single wireless card might be incorrect: communication mode ...
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...; Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). The printer is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is ready. ▲ No action is off . The Power light 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...
...; Connect the power cable. ● Press (Power button). The printer is required. 58 Chapter 5 Printer lights reference ENWW The printer is ready. ▲ No action is off . The Power light 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...
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... the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is out of paper. ▲ Load paper and press (Resume button). The Power light and the Resume light are completely closed completely. ▲ Make sure all media from the output tray. Explanation and recommended action The printer is waiting for the...
... the rear access panel (HP Officejet Pro K550) or the duplex unit (HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/ K550dtwn) is out of paper. ▲ Load paper and press (Resume button). The Power light and the Resume light are completely closed completely. ▲ Make sure all media from the output tray. Explanation and recommended action The printer is waiting for the...
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...Each of the ink cartridge lights are low on . The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on ink and will need to set up the printer, the printer might be trying to connect to the wireless network. ... more of the ink cartridges are on . The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is required. One or more of the following processes is taking place: ● The printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES...
...Each of the ink cartridge lights are low on . The printer is in wireless communication mode. ▲ No action is on. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) All lights are on ink and will need to set up the printer, the printer might be trying to connect to the wireless network. ... more of the ink cartridges are on . The Configuration Page light blinks. (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) The Configuration Page light is required. One or more of the following processes is taking place: ● The printer is initializing for wireless communication. ● If you are using SecureEasySetup (SES...
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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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... password is not allowed on channel 14. 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...
... password is not allowed on channel 14. 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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...9679; Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only). 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: ●...Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 NOTE If you encounter problems, see Problems setting up the printer for the wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) named "hpsetup"....
...9679; Ad hoc: On an ad hoc network, the printer is set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only). 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: ●...Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings Network name (SSID) By default, the printer looks for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 85 NOTE If you encounter problems, see Problems setting up the printer for the wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) named "hpsetup"....
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...menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the computer. 3. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on... the Starter CD. 7. Click the Airport icon on setting up the printer for wireless communication (Windows) 1. ...
...menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the computer. 3. To set up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 87 Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the getting started guide). 2. Ensure an AirPort card is installed on... the Starter CD. 7. Click the Airport icon on setting up the printer for wireless communication (Windows) 1. ...
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..., double-click the setup icon on your computer system. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to each printer. 1. Close any applications that you to the network. To turn off . If the CD menu does not start automatically, double... into the CD drive. To set up the printer for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to conveniently set up wireless communication for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Insert the Starter CD into the CD ...
..., double-click the setup icon on your computer system. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions and connect the USB flash drive to each printer. 1. Close any applications that you to the network. To turn off . If the CD menu does not start automatically, double... into the CD drive. To set up the printer for multiple printers (Windows only) The printer supports the Windows Connect NowTM technology, which allows you want to add to conveniently set up wireless communication for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 89 Insert the Starter CD into the CD ...
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ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 ● Turn off the setting to automatically connect to non-preferred networks. This is disabled by default in Windows XP. 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. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router, if possible.
ENWW Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn) 91 ● Turn off the setting to automatically connect to non-preferred networks. This is disabled by default in Windows XP. 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. ● To avoid accidentally connecting to another party's wireless network, turn off remote administrative access over the Internet on your router, if possible.
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... 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. However, some of -warranty) www.hp.com/support 17212049 www.hp.com/support ENWW Obtaining HP telephone support 101 Telephone support numbers In many locations, HP provides toll free telephone support during the warranty...
... 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. However, some of -warranty) www.hp.com/support 17212049 www.hp.com/support ENWW Obtaining HP telephone support 101 Telephone support numbers In many locations, HP provides toll free telephone support during the warranty...