HP 5550 HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide
HP 5550 - Deskjet Color Inkjet Printer Manual
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english NewportRG.book Page i Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM reference guide hp deskjet 5550 series - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 2
reference guide: terms The hp deskjet 5550 series printer may be referred to as the HP Deskjet 5550 printer, the HP Deskjet, or the HP printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > release - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 3
guide hp deskjet 5550 series printer table of contents introducing the hp deskjet 5550 series printer 1 what's in the box 1 connectivity 2 USB cable 2 parallel cable 2 network 2 finding information 3 viewing the onscreen user's guide 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 5 DOS 5 buttons and lights - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 4
english NewportRG.book Page iv Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM hp printer limited warranty statement 17 printer specifications 19 6-ink color printing 19 regulatory model number 19 iv - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 5
buying an hp deskjet 5550 series printer! Your printer box contains the following items: 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 4 1. printer 2. setup posters 3. this reference guide 4. printer software CD 5. power cord and power adapter or power adapter 6. black (hp 56) print cartridge 7. tri-color (hp 57) print - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 6
98, NT 4.0, Me, 2000, and XP. network Windows The printer can be connected to a network in one of two ways: • The printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network. For instructions on connecting the printer directly to a computer on a network, use the printer software CD and follow the - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 7
find help. see... hp deskjet 5550 series CD Windows setup poster for information about... Begin with the printer software CD to setup printer and install printer software. The printer software CD provides setup instructions. • Installation and troubleshooting • Printer software and hardware setup - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 8
user's guide provides instructions for using the HP printer. Information is also provided to help you solve printer problems that may occur. Windows When you install the printer software, the onscreen user's guide is installed automatically. Open the user's guide through the HP Printer Assistant - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 9
user's guide. To open the user's guide: 1. Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The HP Deskjet screen is displayed. 2. Select the User's Manuals folder for your language. 3. Do one of the following: • Double-click the User's Guide icon if Acrobat Reader is installed on - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 10
a print cartridge needs service. resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 11
the photo (hp 58) print cartridge separately. For more information, see these sections in the onscreen user's guide: • "maintaining print cartridges" • "print cartridge recovery" replacing a print cartridge To replace a print cartridge: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then open - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 12
April 24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting hardware Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up your HP printer. If you need help after the printer is set up, see the onscreen user's guide in the Printer Assistant. See "accessing the user's guide" on page 4 of this - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 13
24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting, continued Windows Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up your HP printer. If you need help after the printer is set up, see the onscreen user's guide in the Printer Assistant. See "viewing the user's guide" on page 4 of - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 14
the CD-ROM drive, and select Remove printer software. Follow the onscreen instructions. •Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software. •Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software. 2. Close any virus protection programs or - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 15
the CD-ROM drive, and select Remove printer software. Follow the onscreen instructions. •Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software. •Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software. 2. Close any virus protection programs or - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 16
Page 12 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:32 PM installation troubleshooting, continued Windows USB, continued what is the problem? When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. If you are using Windows 2000, the "Unknown Device" message does not - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 17
methods to obtain copies and updates of the printer software: • Download the printer software from HP's Website. • Phone the HP Customer Care Center to request a CD containing the software update files. See "support phone numbers" on page 15 for support telephone numbers. Visit our Website for the - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 18
these other free support options: • user's guide; see "viewing the onscreen user's guide" on page 4 • setup poster • HP e-support If you cannot solve the problem using these resources, call an HP support technician while you are in front of your computer and printer. For faster service, please be - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 19
phone numbers If you need help solving a problem, contact HP support using the phone number in the table below. For the most up-to-date list of phone numbers for your country/region refer to HP's Website: http://www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/ psd/expectations.html country/region Africa/Middle East - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 20
the problem and coordinate the repair process. For a list of HP support phone numbers, see "support phone numbers" on page 15. HP support will direct you to the best solution, whether it is an authorized service provider or an HP facility. This service is free during your HP printer's limited - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 21
or inadequate maintenance or modification; • Software, interfacing, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by HP; or • Operation outside the product's specifications. 3. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 22
remedies. 2. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 23
selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode. If the photo (hp 58) print cartridge is also installed, the print quality number should not be confused with the marketing name (e.g., HP DeskJet 5550) or product numbers (e.g., C6487C). 19 - HP 5550 | HP Deskjet 5550 Series - (English) Reference Guide - Page 24
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