HP (Hewlett-Packard) 5550 series manual

user's guide TOC hp deskjet 5550 series table of contents notices notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user's guide special features getting started printer features buttons and lights paper trays print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor reserve mode connectivity printing using printer so[...]

user's guide TOC 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 aligning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning the print cartridge[...]

user's guide TOC "There is a problem with the Print Cartridges" error message appears on the computer screen specifications printer specifications minimum system requirements minimum printing margins environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices index file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_to[...]

notices notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility ● using the onscreen user's guide file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_notices_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:23:50 AM] 4 Newport ROW Mac 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 Deskjet printer , the HP printer , or the printer . symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Page Setup . cautions and wa[...]

accessibility accessibility For accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/ . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_accessibility_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:23:51 AM] 7 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]

using the onscreen user's guide using the onscreen user's guide This onscreen user’s guide is viewed through Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or greater. Use the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen user's guide : ● View Buttons: Click these buttons to change page views: View the page in actual size Fit the page in t[...]

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[...]

getting started getting started ● printer features ● buttons and lights ● paper trays ● print cartridges ● reserve mode ● automatic paper-type sensor ● connectivity file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_getting_started_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:23:53 AM] 10 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]

printer features 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/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html[...]

printer features 1. connectivity file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:23:54 AM] 12 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]

buttons and lights 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[...]

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[...]

print cartridges 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 c665[...]

automatic paper-type 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 Print dialog box. This feature, particularly when used with HP paper and media, provides better printing res[...]

reserve mode 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[...]

reserve mode 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/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_reservemode_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:23:56 AM] 19 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]

connectivity connectivity The printer offers two options for connectivity: ● USB ● network USB The printer can connect to the computer with a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup poster that came with the printer. network The printer can be connected to a network with an HP JetDirect External Pri[...]

printing printing Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic ● using printer software with Mac OS X Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: ● printing a document ● printing digital photographs ● auto-on a[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software to perform the following tasks: ● choosing the printer ● printing from the computer's desktop ● checking the printer status ● us[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 3. Click hp deskjet printer in the right side of the Chooser dialog box. 4. Do one of the following, depending on how the computer and the printer are connected: ❍ USB: Go to step 5. ❍ AppleTalk: Click the Setup button, then select the correct printer type. 5. Close the Chooser. selecti[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic checking the printer status The printer desktop icon shows you the status of the printer. icon meaning Printer is idle and set as the default printer. Printer is idle and not set as the default printer. Printing on the default printer. Printing stopped on the default printer. Error on the d[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Menu: Choose one of the following: ❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ Application Attributes: To set print options specific to the application being used. 2. Page Size: Select the paper size. 3. Scaling (%): Reduce or enlarge a document image: ❍ Enter a num[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Panel Menu: Click the menu to select different panels: General , Paper Type/Quality , Layout , Color , Digital Photography , Background Printing , or an application-specific panel. 2. Settings Menu: Click to select one of the following: ❍ Select a pre-defined or Default set of print se[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed. 2. Collate: Select to collate if printing multiple copies. 3. Print Back to Front: Select to print the last sheet first. 4. Pages: Choose one of the following: ❍ Click All to print the entire document. ❍ To print a range of pages, cli[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Paper Group: Select the category of paper used, such as plain paper, or select automatic to engage the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. 2. Paper Type: Select the specific type of paper used. The available options vary according to the Paper Group selected. 3. Quality: Quality of printout. Th[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Layout Menu: Choose one of the following combinations: ❍ Multiple Pages Per Sheet/Pages Per Sheet: Select these options for most printing jobs. You can choose the number of pages to appear on each sheet of paper: 1 (Normal) , 2 , 4 , 6 , 9 , or 12 up . ❍ Booklet: Select Booklet to pr[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic Use the Color panel for these functions: 1. Image: Choose one of the following: ❍ ColorSmart III: Prints optimum color quality. ❍ ColorSync: Prints using the ColorSync matching system. ❍ Grayscale: Prints in shades of gray. ❍ Black & White: Prints in black and white without shad[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Print In: Choose one of the following: ❍ Foreground: Faster printing. ❍ Background: Allows you to use the computer while the document prints. 2. Print Time: Choose one of the following: ❍ Urgent: Begin printing as soon as possible. ❍ Normal: Print job will be sent to queue and pr[...]

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, then click one of the following buttons to control printing: Pause a print job. Restart printing. Set the print time. Delete a print job. 2. Column Titles: Click a column title to sort print jobs. 3. Print Queue: Select a print job,[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X using printer software with Mac OS X The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer software, select one of the following topics: ● using the page setup dialog box ● using the print dialog box ● using the print center Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X fe[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X ❍ Summary: To view the print settings for the document. ❍ Borderless Printing : See borderless printing . 2. Format for : Select the printer name. 3. Paper Size : Select the paper size. 4. Orientation : Click the appropriate icon for the page orientation. 5. Scale : Reduce or enlarge a document image: ❍ En[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X for the document. 4. ? : Click to view Mac Help . 5. Preview : Click to see a preview of the printed document. 6. Cancel : Click to close the Print dialog box without printing. 7. Print : Click to print the document. copies and pages Use the Copies and Pages panel for these functions: 1. Copies : Enter the numbe[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X 1. Pages per Sheet : Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction : Select the option for how multiple pages are arranged on a sheet of paper. 3. Border : Select the border to appear around each page. output options Use the Output Options panel for these functions: 1. Save as File :[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X paper type/quality Use the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions: 1. Paper : Click to select the following options: ❍ Paper Type: Select the paper type desired or select automatic to engage the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. ❍ Quality: Select one of the following print speed and quality options: Best , [...]

using printer software with Mac OS X 2. Color Options : Click to set saturation, brightness, and color tone. 3. Digital Photos : See printing digital photographs . 4. Ink: Click to set ink dry time and density. two sided printing The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory must be attached to the back of the printer to print a two-sided document wit[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X ● Manage available printers ● Select a default printer ● Add a printer ● Manage print jobs displaying the print center Follow these steps to display the Print Center: 1. Click Applications in the Finder window. 2. Select the Utilities folder. 3. Select the Print Center icon. managing available printers U[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X selecting a default printer Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer: 1. Open the Print Center. For instructions on opening the Print Center, see using the print center . 2. Click the printer name. 3. Do one of the following: ❍ Select Printers > Make Default ❍ Press Com[...]

using printer software with Mac OS X managing print jobs Use the Print Center to manage print jobs. 1. Open the Print Center. For instructions on opening the Print Center, see using the print center . 2. Select the printer. The print queue appears. 3. Click a print job to select it. 4. Use the buttons to manage the print job as desired: ❍ Delete [...]

printing a document printing a document For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an application built for Mac OS X Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic The following instructions provide[...]

printing a document For a description of the Macintosh printer software, see using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.X, and X Classic . Mac OS X The following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page layout and print options. The software program you are using may vary from the method described. controlling page layout 1. Ope[...]

two-sided printing two-sided printing For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an application built for Mac OS X Mac OS X The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory must be attached to the [...]

two-sided printing Tablet binding. 5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK . 6. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the even-numbered pages can be printed. Book binding Tablet binding 7. Reload the paper, the[...]

two-sided printing 5. Select Print Both Sides . 6. Select the appropriate binding. Book binding. Tablet binding. 7. Change any other desired print settings, then click Print . Manual two-sided printing is not available in Mac OS X. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_twosided_printing_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 10:24:03 AM] 46 Newport ROW Mac[...]

printing digital photographs printing digital photographs The hp deskjet printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs. For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic[...]

printing digital photographs automatically balance sharpness . 4. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance smoothing. 5. SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images. Mac OS X accessing the digital photography options 1. Open the Print dialog b[...]

printing digital photographs ❍ Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. ❍ Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance sharpness . ❍ Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Auto to al[...]

auto-on and auto-off feature 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. To enable the auto-off featu[...]

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 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Do one of the following: ❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic: S[...]

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, and 4 x 6 inch photos without tear-off tabs: When you print on [...]

borderless printing 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. Before printing, select the appropriate paper size and, for OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic, check the Borderless Printing box on the Page Setup dialog. preparing t[...]

borderless printing 3. Click OK . 4. Open the Print dialog box. 5. Select any other desired print settings. Click a two-sided printing option when appropriate. Clicking a two-sided printing option limits the options available in the paper type menu. For example, photos are only printed on one side. 6. After selecting the print settings, click OK . [...]

plain paper plain paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Place up to 100 sheets of paper in the In tray. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 5. Lower the Out tray. printing on plain paper ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer [...]

plain paper 4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . printing on plain paper with Mac OS X 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Pl[...]

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 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 ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an application built for Mac OS [...]

envelopes panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic , Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet Paper is selected as paper group) 4. Select any other desired print settings. 5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . printing envelopes with Mac OS X 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, th[...]

envelopes For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_envelopes_fs.html (4 of 4) [5/9/2002 10:24:06 AM] 60 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]

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 panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic or Transparency Film Paper Type: Appropriate transparency film (if Transparency Film is selected as paper group) 3. Select any other desired print settings. 4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing [...]

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 I am using an application built for Mac OS X Mac OS X printing labels with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Page Attributes Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the follo[...]

labels 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or appropriate label type Quality: Normal 4. Select any other desired print settings. 5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print . For a description of available print options, click the appro[...]

index cards and other small media 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[...]

index cards and other small media 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. ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, [...]

index cards and other small media Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic , Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet paper (if Inkjet Paper is selected as paper group) Quality: Normal Layout Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal) Print Both Sides: Unchecked for unsupported card sizes 4. Click OK . If an out of paper message appears, verify[...]

index cards and other small media Two Sided Printing Print Both Sides: Unchecked for unsupported card sizes 4. Select any other desired print settings. 5. After selecting the print settings, click Print . If an out of paper message appears, verify the cards are positioned properly in the paper tray. For a description of available print options, cli[...]

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 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 them, then align the photo paper edges. 4. Place no more than 20 sheets of photo paper—printable side down—in the In tray. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the photo pape[...]

photographs panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Automatic or Photo Paper Paper Type: Appropriate hp photo paper type (if Photo Paper is selected as paper group) Quality: Best or High Resolution Photo Digital Photography If desired for photo enhancement options (see digital photography ) 4. Select any other desired print settings. 5. After[...]

photographs Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Appropriate hp photo paper type Quality: Best or High Resolution Photo Digital Photo: If desired for photo enhancement options (see digital photography ) 4. Select any other desired print settings. 5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print . For a description of available print options, cl[...]

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. ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am usi[...]

greeting cards If an out of paper message appears, verify the greeting cards are positioned properly in the paper tray. printing greeting cards with Mac OS X 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, paper size, scaling, or orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel set[...]

posters posters printing guidelines Poster printing is not available in Mac OS X. 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 pap[...]

posters Layout Multiple Page Per Sheet Menu: Tiling Tiling Size: 2 , 3 , or 4 3. Select any other desired print settings. 4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . 5. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets then tape the sheets together. For a description of available print options, click Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Cla[...]

banners banners printing guidelines 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. Place the banner paper in the In tray with the unattached edge of the pap[...]

banners I am using an application built for Mac OS X Mac OS X printing banners with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Page Attributes Page Size: A4 Letter Banner or US Letter Banner 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel [...]

banners 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Quality: Normal 4. Select any other desired print settings. 5. After selecting the print settings, click Print . For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system: Mac OS [...]

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 ● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic I am using an application built for Mac OS X Mac OS X printing iron-on transfers with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel setti[...]

iron-on transfers panel setting Page Attributes Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: 4. panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper Quality: Normal 5. Select any other desired print settings. 6. After selecting[...]

maintenance maintenance ● replacing print cartridges ● aligning 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 ● using the hp inkjet utility file:///C|/P[...]

replacing print cartridges 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 t[...]

replacing print cartridges 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 tha[...]

replacing print cartridges print quality. 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/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_replacecartridge_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 10:24:12 AM] 88 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]

refilling print cartridges 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/Mac_U[...]

aligning print cartridges aligning print cartridges After a print cartridge is replaced, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Alignment is performed from the hp inkjet utility. 1. Open the hp inkjet utility . 2. Select the Calibrate panel. 3. Click the Align button then follow the onscreen directions. file:///C|/Projects/New[...]

automatically cleaning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges need to be cleaned. Print cartridges are cleaned automatically using the following procedure: 1. Open the hp inkjet utility . 2. Select the Clean panel. 3. Click the Clean button,[...]

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/Mac_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/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_maintaining_print_cartridges_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:24:14 AM] 95 Newport ROW Mac 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[...]

hp inkjet utility using the hp inkjet utility The hp inkjet utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Website support information. Select the appropriate option: My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x My computer runs Mac OS X Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x displaying the hp[...]

hp inkjet utility 1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel: ❍ WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. ❍ Test: Prints a test page to confirm communication with printer. ❍ Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. ❍ Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. ❍ Configure: Enables Auto-Off feature. ❍ S[...]

hp inkjet utility 2. Select Applications , then double-click Utilities . 3. Select hp inkjet utility . viewing the hp inkjet utility panels The following options are available on the hp inkjet utility: 1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel: ❍ WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. ❍ Test: Prin[...]

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[...]

printer is 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 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory or Rear Access Door[...]

printer is 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 [...]

printer is not printing If the paper jam is not cleared after performing these steps: 1. Open the Rear Access Door by turning the latch counter-clockwise and removing the door. 2. Remove the paper jam, then replace the Rear Access Door. 3. Reload paper into the In tray. 4. Press the Resume button. 5. Print the document. out of paper if the paper tr[...]

printer is not printing 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 direct sunlight. The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. —or— ● Select a paper type other th[...]

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 too much or too little ink appears on the page In the Page Setup dialog box, select a paper type other than Automatic . 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel then do one of the following: ❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or Classic: Select a Paper Group other than Automatic , then select a paper type if ne[...]

problems with printouts Page Attributes Page Size or Paper Size: Appropriate paper size Scale: Select to scale text and graphics to fit on the paper Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. If you are using Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic, open the Print dialog box and verify the following: panel setting Layout Tiling: If you see this option and you a[...]

problems with printouts 2. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following: panel setting Paper Type/Quality Paper Group: Photo Paper (Mac OS 8.6. 9.x, and X Classic only) Paper Type: An hp photo paper Quality: Best or High Resolution Photo banner does not print correctly check the paper tray 1. Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets fe[...]

problems with printouts ● The protective piece of plastic tape may still be attached to the print cartridges. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ● The print cartridges may be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. ● The printer may be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affe[...]

printer lights are flashing or on printer lights are flashing or on ● what the 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. 1. Print[...]

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 manually print a two-sided document. 2. Press the Resume button. Power light is flashing the printer is preparing to print The light stops fl[...]

print cartridge status light is on print cartridge status light is on The Print Cartridge Status light is on when one or both of the cartridges is low on ink. 1. Print Cartridge Status light 1. Open the printer's top cover. 2. Note the print cartridge cradle's position. Click the appropriate description below: ● Print cartridge cradle i[...]

print cartridge status light is on replacement print cartridge available. If you do not have a replacement available, you may remove the tri-color print cartridge and print in reserve mode using only the black or photo print cartridge. The printer prints all documents in grayscale when using only the black or photo print cartridge. print cartridge [...]

print cartridge status light is flashing print cartridge status light is flashing The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges is improperly installed or malfunctioning. 1. Print Cartridge Status light 1. Open the printer's top cover. 2. Note the print cartridge cradle's position. Click the appropriate[...]

print cartridge status light is flashing 1. the print cartridge cradle on the left indicates a problem with black or photo print cartridge To solve the problem: 1. Remove the print cartridge. 2. Re-insert the print cartridge. If the problem persists, replace the black or photo print cartridge. the print cartridge cradle is on the right there is a p[...]

print cartridge status light is flashing To solve the problem: 1. Remove the print cartridge. 2. Re-insert the print cartridge. If the problem persists, replace the tri-color print cartridge. print cartridge cradle is in the center and the print cartridge status light is flashing If the print cartridge carriage is in the center with a blinking Prin[...]

print cartridge status light is flashing If the problem persists, replace the black or photo print cartridge. -and- ● the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink At some point, print quality will deteriorate. We recommend that you have a replacement print cartridge available. If you do not have a replacement available, you may remove the tri-colo[...]

print cartridge status light is flashing To solve the problem: 1. Remove the remaining print cartridge. 2. Re-insert the print cartridges. If the problem persists, replace the black or photo print cartridge(s). print cartridge cradle is on the left and the status light is on ● there is a problem with the tri-color print cartridge To solve the pro[...]

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 computer does not meet system requirements Verify that the computer's hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requirements. For more information, see system requirements . printer is in reserve mode The printer may print more slowly if it is in reserve mode. Order a replacement print cartridge. file:///C|/Projects[...]

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 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... 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 toget[...]

borderless printing problems 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. ❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic: Click the Ink tab. ❍ Mac OS X: Click the Options tab. 3. Adjust the dry time. 4. After adjusting the dry time, click one of the following: ❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.X, or X Classic: OK ❍ Mac OS X: Print If the problem pe[...]

"There is a problem with the print cartridges" error message appears on the computer screen "There is a problem with the print cartridges" error message appears on the computer screen 1. Open the printer's top cover to activate the Print Cartridge Status light. 1. Print Cartridge Status light 2. Note the Print Cartridge Sta[...]

specifications specifications ● printer specifications ● minimum printing margins ● minimum system requirements ● environmental statement ● print cartridge recovery ● limited warranty ● regulatory notices file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_specs_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:24:21 AM] 126 Newport ROW Mac 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 or High Resolution Photo (1200 dpi text rendering): Up to 2 pages per minute mixed text with color graphics print speed* FastDraft: Up to 12 pa[...]

printer_spec Inkjet Paper/High Resolution Photo (1200 dpi text rendering): 1200 x 1200 dpi 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 Plain Paper/Best: 600 x 600 dpi Inkjet Paper/High Resolution Photo (1200 dpi text re[...]

printer_spec 8 MB built-in RAM processor 96 MHz processor 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 m[...]

printer_spec power consumption 2 watts maximum when off 4 watts average non-printing 30 watts average when printing power requirements 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 Best Mode: Sound power leve[...]

printer_spec Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m ² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m ² (110 lb index max) 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 she[...]

printer_spec Width 77 to 215 mm (3.0 to 8.5 in) Length 127 to 355 mm (5.0 to 14 in) 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 i[...]

minimum system requirements minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: USB connection Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x PowerPC MacOS-based computer with a USB port Minimum 64 MB RAM 10 MB (minimum) available hard-disk space Mac OS X (version 10.1.x) and Classic PowerPC MacOS-based computer with a USB port Minimum 128 [...]

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[...]

environmental statement 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 printi[...]

environmental statement This product qualifies for the ENERGY STAR® Program (U.S. and Japan). ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products. ENERGY STAR is a US registered service mark of the USEPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product [...]

print 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 t[...]

file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_printer_warranty_fs.html 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 ab[...]

file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_printer_warranty_fs.html 3. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any software, media, or ink cartridge covered by HP's warranty, HP shall replace the defective product. If HP receives notice of a defect in any hardware product covered by HP's warranty during[...]

file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_printer_warranty_fs.html 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 Warra[...]

regulatory notices 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 [...]

regulatory notices The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_regnotices_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:24:25 AM] 143 Newport ROW Mac 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 adding a printer (OS X) auto-on and auto-off feature automatic paper-type sensor about using B banners borderless printing about problems buttons C calibrating the print cartridge file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (1 of 8) [5/9/200[...]

index choosing the printer (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) cleaning print cartridge print cartridge cradle connectivity copies and pages panel (OS X) D default printer (OS X) E - F envelopes environmental statement G greeting cards H hp inkjet utility I - K iron-on transfers file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (2 of 8) [5/9/2002 10[...]

index 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 managing available printers (OS X) print jobs (OS X) margins minimum printing margins minimum system requirements file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.htm[...]

index N notices O output options (OS X) P - Q page layout OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic OS X page setup OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic OS X paper jam paper trays paper type OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic OS X photographs print cartridge cradle cleaning in the center file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (4 of 8) [5/9/2002 10:24:26 AM] 147 Ne[...]

index on the left on the right Print Cartridge Status light flashing on print cartridge calibrating maintenance recovery recycling refilling replacing print cartridges print cartridges, automatically cleaning print dialog box (OS X) print settings (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) printer software OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic OS X printer, features printi[...]

index background (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) banners borderless digital photographs documents envelopes greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers labels noise after print cartridge installed paper problems photographs plain paper posters printer ejects the paper printout problems problems slow small media transparencies two-sided documents file[...]

index USB problems printout problems R recycling regulatory notices removing ink from skin and clothing reserve mode S special features specifications status changing (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) checking (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic) system requirements T terms and conventions troubleshooting two-sided printing about file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac[...]

index binding (OS X) OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic U - V USB about printing problems user’s guide using the print center (OS X) utility W - Z warranty file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (8 of 8) [5/9/2002 10:24:26 AM] 151 Newport ROW Mac UG Final[...]