HP (Hewlett-Packard) 5550 manual

userguideTOC hp deskjet 5550 printer series table of contents notices notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility special features getting started printer features buttons and lights paper trays print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor reserve mode connectivity printing print settings advanced features printing digital phot[...]

userguideTOC using the automatic paper-type sensor borderless printing plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media photographs greeting cards posters banners iron-on transfers maintenance replacing print cartridges refilling print cartridges calibrating print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manua[...]

userguideTOC specifications printer specifications minimum printing margins minimum system requirements environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices index file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_toc_level1_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 10:18:41 AM] 3 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

notices notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_notices_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:18:41 AM] 4 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

notices and acknowledgements notices and acknowledgements hewlett-packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particula[...]

terms and conventions terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in the user’s guide. terms HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as the HP printer or printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet series] > re[...]

terms and conventions To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What’s This? dialog box. Click What’s This? to view more information about the selected option. A Printing Instructions icon indicates that a description of print options is available in the user&ap[...]

accessibility accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities. visual The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Br[...]

special features special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: photo print cartridge: Great performance, with a photo print cartridge that prints stunning true-to-life photos. digital photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities. borderless printing: Photo[...]

buttonsandlights getting started ● printer features ● buttons and lights ● paper trays ● print cartridges ● reserve mode ● automatic paper-type sensor ● connectivity file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_getting_started_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:18:44 AM] 10 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

printerfeatures printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. To view a printer feature, click below on the name of the feature. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 1. reserve mode 2. print cartridges 3. automatic paper-type sensor file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html [...]

printerfeatures 1. connectivity file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:44 AM] 12 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

buttonsandlights buttons and lights The printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light 3. Resume button and light 4. Power button and light cancel button Pressing the Cancel button cancels t[...]

buttonsandlights Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause printer failure. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_buttons_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:45 AM] 14 Newport ROW Windows UG[...]

paper_trays paper trays The printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. The Out tray contains a slot for single envelope printing. 1. Out tray 2. In tray 3. single envelope slot In tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. You can print different sizes of media by sliding the paper guides in and out. 1. paper width gui[...]

paper_trays 1. Out tray up Remove the Out tray to load small media, such as index cards. Replace the Out tray before printing. Out tray extension - Pull out the Out tray extension when printing a large number of pages. Also pull out the extension when printing in draft mode to prevent the paper from falling out of the tray. When the print job finis[...]

inkdelivery print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with your printer: ● black print cartridge ● tri-color print cartridge ● photo print cartridge 1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge 3. photo print cartridge print cartridge selection print cartridge selection number product number black c6656a tri-color c6657a ph[...]

media_sensor automatic paper-type sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor determines the correct paper type and adjusts the print settings for most paper or media placed in the paper tray. Automatic is the default option in the Printer Properties dialog box. This feature, particularly when used with HP paper and media, provides better printing resul[...]

reservemode reserve mode Reserve mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the cradle. 1. remove print cartridge to initiate reserve mode reserve mode output Printing in reserve mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. when only this print cartridge [...]

reservemode exiting reserve mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the reserve mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_reservemode_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:46 AM] 20 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

connectivity connectivity The printer offers a number of options for connectivity, including: ● USB ● parallel ● network USB The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable. Your computer must be running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP operating system to use a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the [...]

connectivity use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. ● The printer can be connected to a network with an HP JetDirect Print Server. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP JetDirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and the documentation that came with the HP JetDirect Pri[...]

printing printing Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● print settings ● advanced features ● printing digital photographs ● changing default print settings ● auto-on and auto-off feature Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: ● printing a document ● usi[...]

print settings print settings The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver , to change the print settings for a document. To change printer settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. displaying the printer properties dialog box Follow these steps to display the Printe[...]

print settings 1. Print Quality: Quality of printout. There are four options to choose from: Best , Normal , Everyday , and FastDraft . Best provides the best print quality at the slowest printing speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal , Everyday , and FastDraft . FastDraft provides draft quality at the fastest p[...]

print settings layout tab The Layout tab allows you to set these options: 1. Paper Size: Size of paper used. 2. Borderless Printing: See borderless printing . 3. Orientation: Page layout. 4. Mirror Image/Rotate 180º: Advanced orientation options. 5. Scale to Fit: Size of text and images on a page. 6. Copies: Number of copies printed. 7. Start Prin[...]

print settings 8. Factory Settings: Returns all settings to the factory default values. features tab The Features tab allows you to set these options: 1. Two-Sided Printing: See two-sided printing . 2. Pages per Sheet: Number of pages printed on each sheet of paper. 3. Draw Page Border: Place border around each page on a sheet of paper. 4. Page Ord[...]

print settings 6. Poster Printing: Number of paper sheets used to print a poster. 7. Printing Ideas: Creative ideas for printing. 8. Factory Settings: Returns all settings to the factory default values. color tab The Color tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print in Grayscale: Print in shades of gray. 2. Saturation: Intensity of printed colors[...]

print settings 4. Color Tone: Warmth or coolness of printed colors. 5. Factory Settings: Returns all settings to the factory default values. To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What's This? dialog box. Click What's This? to view more information abou[...]

advancedfeatures advanced features Printing photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set several options in the Advanced Features dialog box. accessing the advanced options dialog box Follow these steps to access the Advanced Features dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab,[...]

advancedfeatures 1. Ink Volume: Select this feature to lessen or increase the amount of ink used to print a document. 2. Dry Time: Select this feature to increase the time the printer holds a document after printing if the ink on your printed document smears. 3. Low Memory Mode: Select this option to allow the draft to be printed if your computer d[...]

printingdigitalphotographs printing digital photographs The hp deskjet printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs. These features are found in the HP Digital Photography Options dialog box. To access these options: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Quality tab, then click the hp Digit[...]

printingdigitalphotographs 1. Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance contrast. 2. Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. 3. SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatical[...]

changing default settings changing default settings changing printer settings The taskbar icon lets you change the default print settings. Default print settings apply to all documents you print with your HP Deskjet printer. 1. taskbar icon using the taskbar icon shortcut menu 1. Right-click the taskbar icon . 2. Select Change Default Print Setting[...]

changing default settings message again . 5. Click OK to save the new default print settings. These settings will remain in effect unless you change the default print settings again. turning off the taskbar icon 1. Right-click the taskbar icon . The taskbar shortcut menu screen appears. 2. Select Exit to turn off the taskbar icon. turning on the ta[...]

auto off auto-on and auto-off feature enabling auto-on Auto-On is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file. enabling auto-off Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer in a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. Instructions for enabling the auto-off feature v[...]

auto off accessing auto-off from printer properties 1. Open printer properties . 2. Click the Services tab. 3. Click the HP Toolbox button. The HP Deskjet Toolbox screen appears. 4. Select the Configuration tab. 5. Select Activate the Hardware Auto-off feature to turn on the feature. —or— De-select Activate the Hardware Auto-off feature to turn[...]

printing a document printing a document Follow these instructions to print a document or change your print settings: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to open the Printer Properties dialog box: ❍ Click File > Print , then select Properties . ❍ Click File > Print Setup , then select Properties . ❍ Click Fil[...]

print status box print status box The Print Status box appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed: ● Ink Level: Approximate ink level of each print cartridge ● Status: Status of the print job ● Print Quality: FastDraft , Everyday , Normal , or Best ● Paper Type: Type of paper used ● Paper Size: Size of [...]

print status box To cancel a print job, click Cancel Print . To close the Print Status box, click Close Window . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_print_status_box_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:51 AM] 40 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

printing a screen image printing a screen image The HP Print Screen Utility* allows you to print a screen image displayed on the computer monitor. It works when your HP deskjet printer is selected as the default printer. *This option may not be available depending on printer installation. printing guidelines Use either letter-sized or A4-sized pape[...]

two-sided printing two-sided printing printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the Features tab. 2. Check Two-Sided Printing . The Two-Sided Printing Margin dialog box appears. 3. Select the appropriate page content option, then click OK to return [...]

two-sided printing Short side binding 7. Reload the paper, then click Continue . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_twosided_printing_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:52 AM] 43 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

using the automatic paper-type sensor using the automatic paper-type sensor For a description of the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor feature, see Automatic Paper-Type Sensor . turning off the automatic paper-type sensor Open the file you want to print. Follow the basic printing procedures and select the following option: tab setting Quality Any paper t[...]

borderless_printing borderless printing Borderless printing lets you print to the edges of small media such as cards and photos. 4 x 6 inch photo paper with tear-off tabs: When you print on this media, the printout is completely borderless after the tear-off strip is removed. A6 cards, greeting cards, Hagaki cards, and 4 x 6 inch photos without tea[...]

borderless_printing ● A6 Card 105 x 148.5 mm selecting image size: Open the image file in a software application and assign the image size. The size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image. When printing, select the appropriate paper size and type from the lists displayed on the Borderless Printing dialog box. preparing[...]

plain paper plain paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Do one of the following: ❍ For letter , executive , and B5 sized paper, place up to 100 sheets of paper in the In tray. —or— ❍ For legal-sized and A4 paper, pull out the paper length guide, then place up to 100 sheets of paper in the In tray[...]

plain paper tab setting Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . For a description of available print options, see print settings . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_plain_paper_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:53 AM] 48 Newport ROW Win[...]

envelopes envelopes Print a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the paper tray. printing guidelines ● Never place more than 15 envelopes in the In tray at one time. ● Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. ● Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed; envelopes with thick, irregular, or[...]

envelopes 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Place no more than 15 envelopes—with the flap side on the left and facing up—in the In tray. 4. Push the envelopes forward until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. printing the envelopes If you[...]

envelopes Layout Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . For a description of available print options, see print settings . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_envelopes_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 1[...]

transparencies transparencies printing guidelines For great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film . preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place up to 25 transparency sheets in t[...]

transparencies Quality Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate transparency film 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them. For a description of available print options, see print settings . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/W[...]

labels labels printing guidelines ● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. ● Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels. ● Never place more than [...]

labels 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Quality Paper Type: Automatic , or the appropriate paper type Layout Paper Size: Choose A4 or Letter (8.5 x 11 in) Orientation: Appropriate orientation Features Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have[...]

indexcardsandothersmallmedia index cards and other small media printing guidelines ● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer’s paper size specifications. ● If an out of paper message appears, verify that the index cards or other small media are positioned properly in the In tray. ● To print borderless A6 (105 x 148.5 mm) cards,[...]

indexcardsandothersmallmedia printing index cards and other small media If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructions provided by the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Quality Paper Type: Automati[...]

photographs photographs printing guidelines ● The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed. Take a digital picture, scan a photo, or have your local camera shop provide an electronic file of the photo. ● For best print quality, install a photo print cartridge in the printer, use a High Resolution print setting, a[...]

photographs preparing to print large photographs For high-quality photos, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges . 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate th[...]

photographs Quality Paper Type: Appropriate photo paper type Photo Paper Printing: ❍ PhotoREt for best print speed and quality, or ❍ 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi for source images greater than 600 dpi (available on some photo papers; requires 1200 x 1200 input dpi and 400 MB or more hard disk space; takes longer to print) hp Digital Photography: I[...]

greeting cards greeting cards printing guidelines ● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. ● If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly in the In tray. ● For great results, use hp greeting card paper. preparing to print 1. Remove the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove[...]

greeting cards printing greeting cards If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Quality Paper Type: Automatic or appropriate paper[...]

posters posters preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place the paper in the In tray. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. printing posters 1. Open the Printer Pr[...]

posters 2. Select any other desired print settings. For a description of available print options, see print settings . 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . 4. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_posters_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10[...]

banners banners printing guidelines ● See the printer release notes for specific printing information. ● Use hp banner paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove and discard any perforated strips. 4. [...]

banners 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Quality Paper Type: Special Papers: hp banner paper or other banner paper Print Quality: Normal Layout Paper Size: Banner [Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)] or Banner [A4 (210 x 297 mm)] 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the [...]

iron-on transfers iron-on transfers printing guidelines ● When printing a document with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. ● Use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all pap[...]

iron-on transfers If your software program includes an iron-on transfer-printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Quality Paper type: Automatic or hp iron-on t-shirt transfers Print[...]

maintenance maintenance ● replacing print cartridges ● calibrating print cartridges ● automatically cleaning print cartridges ● cleaning the print cartridge cradle ● maintaining print cartridges ● maintaining the printer body ● refilling print cartridges ● removing ink from skin and clothing ● tools file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win[...]

replace_ink_cartridge replacing print cartridges Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers. For the correct part numbers, see print cartridges . The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see reserve mode . To replace a print cartridge: 1. Press the Power button to turn o[...]

replace_ink_cartridge 1. pink pull tab Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 6. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle as shown. Ensure that the[...]

replace_ink_cartridge For information on how to recycle your empty print cartridge, see print cartridge recovery . Warning! Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_replacecartridge_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 10:18:58 AM] 72 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

refill_dont refilling print cartridges To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer’s warranty coverage. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_refilld[...]

align calibrating print cartridges After you install a print cartridge, the printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. However, if the black and color print cartridges become misaligned during the course of printing, you may wish to manually calibrate the cartridges. The instructions for calibrating the [...]

automaticallycleaningprintcartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges need to be cleaned. The instructions for cleaning the print cartridges vary according to how the printer was installed on your computer. To view the correct instructions, answer the [...]

cleaning_the_print_cartridge_cradle cleaning the print cartridge cradle If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridge cradle, it can cause smudges on printed pages. Smudges are easily correcte[...]

cleaning_the_print_cartridge_cradle 1. print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab. 4. Reinsert the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover. 5. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the printer. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_cleaning_the_pri[...]

maintaining_print_cartridges maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (60–78 degrees F or 15.6–26.6 degrees C). ● Do not remove t[...]

maintaining_print_cartridges Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may result in damage to the print cartridge. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_maintaining_print_cartridges_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:19:01 AM] 79 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

maintaining_the_printer_body maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water. When cleaning your printer, keep th[...]

removing ink from skin and clothing removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using sudsy ammonia. Caution[...]

tools tools The printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance. To access the tools, answer the following question: Does this icon appear on your computer's desktop? ● Yes (use printer assistant) ● No (use printer properties) If the Yes option does not work, double-click the printer assistant i[...]

tools ● Clean the Print Cartridges: Clean the print cartridges. ● Print a Test Page: Print a test page to see if the printer can receive data. ● Print a Diagnostic Page: Print a diagnostic page when the HP Customer Care Center requests it. configuration The following tools are available on the Configuration tab: ● Accessories: Activate the [...]

troubleshooting troubleshooting Click the topic below that best describes the problem: ● printer is not printing ● problems with printouts ● printer lights are flashing or on ● printer is too slow ● borderless printing problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the above topics, contact HP Customer Care . file:///C|/Pro[...]

not_printing printer is not printing verify the following ● The printer is connected to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer is turned on. ● The media is correctly placed in the paper tray. ● The printer’s top cover is closed. ● The duplexer or Rear Access Door is attached. ● The print cartridges are c[...]

not_printing 1. Copper contacts Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 3. Close the top cover. 4. Press the Resume button. Wait until the Power light stops[...]

not_printing 1. Remove the paper from the In and Out trays. 2. Press the Resume button. 3. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. If the paper jam is not cleared after performing these steps: 1. Open the Rear Access Door by turning the latch counter-clockwise a[...]

not_printing out of paper if the paper tray is loaded 1. Adjust the length guide so that the paper stack touches the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Press the Resume button. if the paper tray is empty 1. Load paper in the tray. 2. Press the Resume button. printer ejects the paper ● Move the printer away from [...]

not_printing there are conflicting USB cable connections A printing conflict may arise when the printer and several USB devices are attached to a hub. There are two methods for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer's USB cable directly to the computer. —or— ● If the printer is attached to a hub, do not use other USB devices attach[...]

problems with printouts problems with printouts Click the topic below that best describes the problem: ● print quality is poor ● text and images are misaligned ● document is printed off-center or at an angle ● parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place ● printout does not reflect new print settings ● photos are not [...]

problems with printouts 3. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from both print cartridges. too much or too little ink appears on the page In the Printer Properties box, select a paper type other than Automatic . text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then calibrate the printer. document is [...]

problems with printouts photos are not printing correctly 1. Verify that the photo media is placed in the In tray with the print side down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper, then push in the In tray. check the printer properties Follow the basic printing instructions and verify the follow[...]

problems with printouts Layout Paper Size: Appropriate banner paper check the software ● Verify that the software application you are using prints banners. Not all software applications print banners. ● If gaps appear at the ends of the sheets, verify that the printer software is operating correctly. ● Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-P[...]

printer lights are flashing or on printer lights are flashing or on ● what the flashing lights indicate ● Print Cartridge Status light is on ● Print Cartridge Status light is flashing ● Resume light is flashing ● Power light is flashing ● all lights are flashing what the lights indicate Flashing or on lights indicate the printer status.[...]

printer lights are flashing or on the printer may be ready to print the second side of a two-sided document 1. Follow the onscreen instructions for printing the second side. These instructions appear when you print a two-sided document . 2. Press the Resume button. Power light is flashing the printer is preparing to print The light stops flashing w[...]

printer is slow printer is slow Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Click the topic below that best describes the printer's performance: ● multiple software applications are open ● complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing ● automatic paper type option is enabled ● two-sided documents are printing [...]

printer is slow Print quality may be reduced if you use Low Memory Mode. automatic paper type option is enabled When the automatic paper type option is enabled, it takes a few seconds for the printer to scan the first page of the print job to determine the appropriate paper type. To increase the print speed, turn off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor[...]

borderless printing problems borderless printing problems image is printed at angle if your printout looks like this... do this... 1. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the cards or photo paper. 3. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. See borderless printing . border is on top of i[...]

borderless printing problems do this... Calibrate the printer . border is on side of image if your printout looks like this... do this... Calibrate the printer . image is above tear-off tab if your printout looks like this... do this... file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_borderless_problems_fs.html (2 of 3) [5/9/2002 10:19:05 AM] 99 Newport [...]

borderless printing problems Calibrate the printer . ink smears if your printout has ink smears... If ink smears appear on the back of the printouts or if the paper sticks together... do this... 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Features tab. 3. Click Advanced Features . 4. Slide the Dry Time pointer to the right. 5. Click OK[...]

inkdelivery specifications ● printer specifications ● minimum printing margins ● minimum system requirements ● environmental statement ● print cartridge recovery ● limited warranty ● regulatory notices file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_specs_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:19:06 AM] 101 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

printer_spec printer specifications hp deskjet 5550 series black text print speed * FastDraft: Up to 17 pages per minute Everyday: Up to 8 pages per minute Normal: Up to 6 pages per minute Inkjet Paper/Best/1200 dpi text rendering: Up to 2 pages per minute mixed text with color graphics print speed* FastDraft: Up to 12 pages per minute Everyday: Up[...]

printer_spec color printing resolution (subject to color input resolution above) Plain Paper/FastDraft: 600 x 300 dpi Plain Paper/Everyday: 600 x 600 dpi Plain Paper/Normal: 600 x 600 dpi Inkjet Paper/Best/1200 dpi text rendering: 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi resolution 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers; [...]

printer_spec buttons and lights Cancel button Print Cartridge Status light Resume button and light Power button and light i/o interface Centronics Parallel, IEEE 1284-Compliant with 1284-B receptacle Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 compatible dimensions Without Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module: 449 mm wide x 144 mm high x 368 mm deep operating en[...]

printer_spec power requirements For power adapter part number 0950-4081 the power requirements are: Input Voltage: 120 (± 10%) Input Frequency: 60 Hz (± 3 Hz) For power adapter part number 0950-4082 the power requirements are: Input Voltage: 100 to 240 Vac (± 10%) Input Frequency: 50–60 Hz declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296 B[...]

printer_spec Banner paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) media handling In tray capacity: Plain paper sheets: Up to 100 Banners: Up to 20 sheets Envelopes: Up to 15 Greeting cards: Up to 5 cards Labels: Up to 20 sheets of labels (use only U.S. Letter or A4-sized sheets) Photo paper: Up to 25 sheets Index cards: Up to 40 cards Hagaki cards: Up to 40[...]

printer_spec Banner: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) A4 210 x 297 mm Envelopes: U.S. No. 10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in) Invitation A2 111 x 146 mm (4.38 x 5.75 in) DL 110 x 220 mm (8.66 x 4.33 in) C6 114 x 162 mm (4.48 x 6.38in) Index/Greeting Cards: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in) 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) A6 Cards: 105 x 148.[...]

minimum printing margins minimum printing margins The printer cannot print outside a designated area of the page. Minimum print margins for common media types are shown below. A4 paper Left and Right Margins: 3.4 mm (0.134 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) letter, legal, and executive paper Left and Right Margins: 6.[...]

minimum printing margins Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) banners - A4 (210 x 297 mm [8.27 x 11.7 in]) Left and Right Margins: 3.4 mm (0.134 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) Between Page Margin: 0.0 mm (0.0 in) banners - letter (216 x 279 mm [8.5[...]

minimum system requirements minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements to use the printer: Microsoft Windows XP Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 233 MHz Required RAM: 128 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB* Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 133 MHz Required RAM: 64 MB [...]

environmental environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. reduction and elimination Paper use: The printer’s automatic/manual two-sided printing capabil[...]

environmental energy consumption This printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. This printer averages 4 watts in stand-by mode. Not only does this save natural resources, but it also saves money without affecting the high performance of the printer. This product qualifies for the ENERGY STAR® Program (U.S. and Japan). ENERGY STAR is a[...]

cartridge recovery print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return and recycle program. HP offers this program in the United States, Puerto Rico, France, Germany, and Singapore, more countries than any other print cartridge manufacturer in the wor[...]

printer_warranty limited warranty region software printer North America (including Canada) 90 days 1 year Asia Pacific 90 days 1 year Europe 90 days 1 year Latin America 90 days 1 year extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified above will be free from defects in materials and wor[...]

printer_warranty covered by HP's warranty during the applicable warranty period, HP shall either repair or replace the defective product at HP's option. 4. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective product covered by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund th[...]

printer_warranty local law 1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and from country to country elsewhere in the world. 2. To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local[...]

ink_warranty regulatory notices hewlett-packard company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ● This device may not cause harmful interference, and ● This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Pursuant to part 1[...]

ink_warranty ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_regnotices_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:19:09 AM] 118 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]

index index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A accessibility acknowledgements advanced features auto-on and auto-off feature about accessing from printer properties accessing from the printer assistant automatic paper-type sensor about using automatic two-sided printing, about B banners borderless printing about problems file:///[...]

index buttons C calibrating the print cartridge cleaning print cartridge print cartridge cradle connectivity about network parallel port USB port D default settings, changing E - F envelopes environmental statement G - H greeting cards file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (2 of 7) [5/9/2002 10:19:10 AM] 120 Newport ROW Windows UG[...]

index I - K iron-on transfers L labels lights about flashing flashing (all) on power light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on resume light is flashing M maintenance print cartridge printer body margins minimum printing margins minimum system requirements file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (3 of 7) [5/9/2002 10:19:10[...]

index N - O notices P - Q paper jam paper trays photographs print cartridge automatically cleaning print cartridge cradle cleaning in the center in the center and light is flashing on the left on the left and light is flashing on the left and light is on on the right on the right and light is flashing on the right and light is on Print Cartridge St[...]

index calibrating cleaning using the hp toolbox maintenance recovery refilling replacing print cartridges print settings print status box printer is slow printer tools printer body maintenance features noise after print cartridge installed printing banners borderless digital photographs documents envelopes greeting cards file:///C|/Projects/Newport[...]

index index cards iron-on transfers labels paper problems photographs plain paper posters printer ejects the paper printout problems problems screen images small media transparencies two-sided documents USB problems printout problems R regulatory notices removing ink from skin and clothing reserve mode file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_inde[...]

index S special features specifications system requirements T terms and conventions troubleshooting two-sided printing U - V USB, printing problems W - Z warranty file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (7 of 7) [5/9/2002 10:19:10 AM] 125 Newport ROW Windows UG Final[...]