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OFFICEJET PRO X451 AND X551 SERIES PRINTERS User Guide HP OFFICEJET PRO X451 HP OFFICEJET PRO X551
OFFICEJET PRO X451 AND X551 SERIES PRINTERS User Guide HP OFFICEJET PRO X451 HP OFFICEJET PRO X551
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Table of contents 1 Product basics ...1 Product overview ...2 HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series models 2 HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models 3 Environmental features ...3 Accessibility features ...4 Product views ...4 Front view (X451 Series) ...4 Front view (X551 Series) ...5 Back view ...6 Interface ports ...7 Serial number and model number location 8 Control panel layout (X451 Series 9 Control panel layout (X551 Series 11 2 Control panel menus ...17 Status menu ...17...
Table of contents 1 Product basics ...1 Product overview ...2 HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series models 2 HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models 3 Environmental features ...3 Accessibility features ...4 Product views ...4 Front view (X451 Series) ...4 Front view (X551 Series) ...5 Back view ...6 Interface ports ...7 Serial number and model number location 8 Control panel layout (X451 Series 9 Control panel layout (X551 Series 11 2 Control panel menus ...17 Status menu ...17...
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Connect the product to a wireless network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) ...35 Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS 35 Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable (Officejet Pro X451 only) ...36 Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network 36 Manually ...43 5 Use the product with Mac ...45 Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac 45 Software for Mac computers ...45 HP Utility for Mac ...45 Priority for print settings for Mac ...46 Change printer-driver settings for Mac 46 Change the settings for ...
Connect the product to a wireless network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) ...35 Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS 35 Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable (Officejet Pro X451 only) ...36 Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network 36 Manually ...43 5 Use the product with Mac ...45 Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac 45 Software for Mac computers ...45 HP Utility for Mac ...45 Priority for print settings for Mac ...46 Change printer-driver settings for Mac 46 Change the settings for ...
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...93 Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac 93 Use watermarks with Mac 93 Use HP ePrint ...93 Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver ...94 AirPrint ...95 Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct 96 Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device 96 Connect and print from a ...computer over Wireless Direct only 97 Change from printing over USB to a Wireless Direct connection 97 Plug and Print USB Drive printing ...98 For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers 98 9 Color ...101 Adjust color ...101 Change the color theme for a print job 101 Change the color options 102 Use the...
...93 Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac 93 Use watermarks with Mac 93 Use HP ePrint ...93 Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver ...94 AirPrint ...95 Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct 96 Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device 96 Connect and print from a ...computer over Wireless Direct only 97 Change from printing over USB to a Wireless Direct connection 97 Plug and Print USB Drive printing ...98 For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers 98 9 Color ...101 Adjust color ...101 Change the color theme for a print job 101 Change the color options 102 Use the...
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... messages 118 Step 3: Test print functionality 118 Step 4: Try sending a print job from a computer 118 Step 5: Test the Plug and Print USB Drive printing functionality (X551 Series 118 Factors that affect product performance 119 Restore the factory-set defaults ...119 Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 120 The product does not... the duplexer 130 Improve print quality ...132 Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver 133 Adjust color ...133 Use paper that meets HP specifications 137 Check the ink cartridges 137 Clean ink smears ...140 ENWW ix
... messages 118 Step 3: Test print functionality 118 Step 4: Try sending a print job from a computer 118 Step 5: Test the Plug and Print USB Drive printing functionality (X551 Series 118 Factors that affect product performance 119 Restore the factory-set defaults ...119 Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 120 The product does not... the duplexer 130 Improve print quality ...132 Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver 133 Adjust color ...133 Use paper that meets HP specifications 137 Check the ink cartridges 137 Clean ink smears ...140 ENWW ix
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... print or it prints slowly 142 The product does not print 142 The product prints slowly 143 Solve Plug and Print USB Drive printing problems (X551 Series 143 The USB Print menu does not open when you insert the USB accessory 143 The file does not print from the USB storage...
... print or it prints slowly 142 The product does not print 142 The product prints slowly 143 Solve Plug and Print USB Drive printing problems (X551 Series 143 The USB Print menu does not open when you insert the USB accessory 143 The file does not print from the USB storage...
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...if it will not be used for 75 GSM or 20 lb. NOTE: Additional energy savings may be realized by using the HP Planet Partners return process. Bond paper) ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity for more...: ● Standard output bin (250- IMPORTANT: This printer is available with the Officejet Pro X451 and Officejet Pro X551. Sleep modes and timer options enable this feature through the printer driver. HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models Officejet Pro X551dw models CN596A Paper handling: Connectivity: ● Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for...
...if it will not be used for 75 GSM or 20 lb. NOTE: Additional energy savings may be realized by using the HP Planet Partners return process. Bond paper) ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity for more...: ● Standard output bin (250- IMPORTANT: This printer is available with the Officejet Pro X451 and Officejet Pro X551. Sleep modes and timer options enable this feature through the printer driver. HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models Officejet Pro X551dw models CN596A Paper handling: Connectivity: ● Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for...
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ENWW Product views 5 Front view (X551 Series) 1 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 1 Control panel 2 Output bin door 3 Output bin 4 Output bin extension 5 Tray 2 (Main paper tray) 6 On/Off button 7 Ink cartridge door 8 USB 2.0 Host port that accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print USB Drive printing.
ENWW Product views 5 Front view (X551 Series) 1 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 1 Control panel 2 Output bin door 3 Output bin 4 Output bin extension 5 Tray 2 (Main paper tray) 6 On/Off button 7 Ink cartridge door 8 USB 2.0 Host port that accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print USB Drive printing.
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ENWW Product views 7 Interface ports 1 2 3 1 Ethernet port 2 USB Device port accepts a USB cable from a PC (alternative to Network and Wireless connections). 3 USB Host port accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 only).
ENWW Product views 7 Interface ports 1 2 3 1 Ethernet port 2 USB Device port accepts a USB cable from a PC (alternative to Network and Wireless connections). 3 USB Host port accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 only).
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... use this feature. Control panel help is available for that explains how to the right of the control panel (Officejet Pro X451) or the upper-right corner of the control panel (Officejet Pro X551). Control panel layout (X551 Series) Jan 00 00 00:00a 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENWW Display and touch screen area Help button: provides access to the previous...
... use this feature. Control panel help is available for that explains how to the right of the control panel (Officejet Pro X451) or the upper-right corner of the control panel (Officejet Pro X551). Control panel layout (X551 Series) Jan 00 00 00:00a 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENWW Display and touch screen area Help button: provides access to the previous...
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Buttons on the Home screen (X551 Series) The Home screen provides access to network settings and information. HP ePrint is a tool that prints documents by using any e-mail enabled device to send them to the product's e-mail address. 2 Network button: provides access to ... on the Home screen can vary. From the supplies summary screen, you can print the Supplies Status page. 5 Setup button: provides a list of options to HP Web Services features, including...
Buttons on the Home screen (X551 Series) The Home screen provides access to network settings and information. HP ePrint is a tool that prints documents by using any e-mail enabled device to send them to the product's e-mail address. 2 Network button: provides access to ... on the Home screen can vary. From the supplies summary screen, you can print the Supplies Status page. 5 Setup button: provides a list of options to HP Web Services features, including...
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... representation of the ink cartridge levels for each cartridge individually. Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 models only) Use the Plug and Print menu to enable Web Services on the product and use HP ePrint and print Apps. View a graphic representation of the ink cartridge level for...Wired Magenta Cyan Yellow Black Wireless Description View information on currently processing jobs on Officejet Pro X451models only. The Status menu is available on the product. Apps Use the Apps menu (HP OfficeJet Pro X551 models only) to print directly from the Home screen on printing with Plug...
... representation of the ink cartridge levels for each cartridge individually. Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 models only) Use the Plug and Print menu to enable Web Services on the product and use HP ePrint and print Apps. View a graphic representation of the ink cartridge level for...Wired Magenta Cyan Yellow Black Wireless Description View information on currently processing jobs on Officejet Pro X451models only. The Status menu is available on the product. Apps Use the Apps menu (HP OfficeJet Pro X551 models only) to print directly from the Home screen on printing with Plug...
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Setup Menu To open this menu, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup panel. The following sub menus are available: ● Network ● HP Web Services (HP OfficeJet Pro X451 models only) ● Device Setup ● Tools ● Print Reports button from the control 18 Chapter 2 Control panel menus ENWW
Setup Menu To open this menu, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup panel. The following sub menus are available: ● Network ● HP Web Services (HP OfficeJet Pro X451 models only) ● Device Setup ● Tools ● Print Reports button from the control 18 Chapter 2 Control panel menus ENWW
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... (wireless products only) Off NOTE: You can also access this user guide. Wireless Direct On (wireless products only) On With Security Off Wireless Setup Wizard (HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series) Print Guide Continue Wi-Fi Protected Setup Continue (wireless products only) View Network Summary Print Wireless Test Report(wireless products only) Print Network...
... (wireless products only) Off NOTE: You can also access this user guide. Wireless Direct On (wireless products only) On With Security Off Wireless Setup Wizard (HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series) Print Guide Continue Wi-Fi Protected Setup Continue (wireless products only) View Network Summary Print Wireless Test Report(wireless products only) Print Network...
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.... 5. Select the IP Address option. 7. Use the numeric keypad to confirm. 9. Touch the Yes button to enter the subnet mask, and touch the OK button. HP OfficeJet Pro X551 1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the subnet mask, and touch the OK button. Use the numeric keypad to enter the IP address, and touch...
.... 5. Select the IP Address option. 7. Use the numeric keypad to confirm. 9. Touch the Yes button to enter the subnet mask, and touch the OK button. HP OfficeJet Pro X551 1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the subnet mask, and touch the OK button. Use the numeric keypad to enter the IP address, and touch...
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... can print anywhere, anytime, from communicating with the network product to which you need to an HP ePrint-enabled product. From the control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button. 2. Press or touch the Link Speed menu. 5. Use this procedure... to www.hpeprintcenter.com. Incorrect changes to open the HP Embedded Web Server. 2. Make changes only when ...
... can print anywhere, anytime, from communicating with the network product to which you need to an HP ePrint-enabled product. From the control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button. 2. Press or touch the Link Speed menu. 5. Use this procedure... to www.hpeprintcenter.com. Incorrect changes to open the HP Embedded Web Server. 2. Make changes only when ...
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..., press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Wireless button. 2. If your wireless router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), obtain the wireless router network settings from the list if it is available. Establishing the wireless connection can use this method to the network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) If...
..., press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Wireless button. 2. If your wireless router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), obtain the wireless router network settings from the list if it is available. Establishing the wireless connection can use this method to the network using the Wireless Setup Wizard (Officejet Pro X551) If...
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The product name will be either HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series or HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series. 1. From a wireless enabled product, connect to this setup network, and open the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS) using the following IP address: ● 192.168.223.1 3. Open a web browser while connected to the setup network for the device. 2. Find the Wireless...
The product name will be either HP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series or HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series. 1. From a wireless enabled product, connect to this setup network, and open the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS) using the following IP address: ● 192.168.223.1 3. Open a web browser while connected to the setup network for the device. 2. Find the Wireless...
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... tab (Windows) or Paper Feed menu (Mac). Select Tray 1 as the Paper Source from one of the following tasks: ● Control panel: Press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button, press or touch Paper Handling, and then press or touch Paper Selection. Make sure the product is turned on. 2. Paper...
... tab (Windows) or Paper Feed menu (Mac). Select Tray 1 as the Paper Source from one of the following tasks: ● Control panel: Press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button, press or touch Paper Handling, and then press or touch Paper Selection. Make sure the product is turned on. 2. Paper...
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...and the control-panel message says the cartridge is not covered under the HP warranty and service agreements. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. HP policy on the control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button. 2. Ink cartridge storage Do not remove ...the ink cartridge from the following options for recycling. Modify the Low Ink Warning Level settings from the Print Quality drop-down box. From the Home screen on non-HP ink cartridges ...
...and the control-panel message says the cartridge is not covered under the HP warranty and service agreements. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. HP policy on the control panel, press (X451 Series) or touch (X551 Series) the Setup button. 2. Ink cartridge storage Do not remove ...the ink cartridge from the following options for recycling. Modify the Low Ink Warning Level settings from the Print Quality drop-down box. From the Home screen on non-HP ink cartridges ...