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Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of a sheet of media, either automatically by using the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit), or manually by turning the media over and feeding it into the printer again. Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page ● Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than 16 lb bond (60 g/m2) or heavier than 28 lb bond (105 g/m2). Jams might occur with these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides of a page, such as letterhead, preprinted paper, and paper with watermarks and prepunched holes. When you print from a computer running Windows, the printer prints the first side of the media first. When you print from a computer using the Mac OS, the printer prints the second side first. Load the media with the front side facing down. ● For auto-duplexing, when printing finishes on one side of the media, the printer holds the media and pauses while the ink dries. Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer and the second side is printed. When printing is complete, the media is dropped onto the output tray. Do not grab it before printing is complete. ● You can print on both sides of supported custom-sized media by using the printer's manual duplex capabilities. For a list of supported custom-sized media, see Understanding specifications for supported media. To perform duplexing (Windows) 1. Load the appropriate media. See Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page and Loading media. 2. For auto-duplexing, make sure the duplex unit is properly installed. See Installing the duplex unit. 3. With a document open, click Print on the File menu, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences. 4. Click the Finishing tab. 5. Select the Print on Both Sides check box. For auto-duplexing, ensure that Use Auto-Duplex Unit is selected. NOTE If Use Auto-Duplex Unit is not available, click the Effects tab, and ensure that Minimize Margins is cleared. 6. To automatically resize each page to match the document's onscreen layout, ensure Preserve Layout is selected. Clearing this option may result in unwanted page breaks. 24 Chapter 3 Using the printer ENWW

Section	Page
Getting started	9
Finding other resources for the product	10
Accessibility	12
Understanding the printer parts	13
Front view	13
Control panel	14
Back view	15
Installing the accessories	17
Installing the duplex unit	18
Installing tray 2	19
Using the printer	21
Selecting print media	22
Tips for selecting and using print media	22
Understanding specifications for supported media	23
Understanding supported sizes	23
Understanding supported media types and weights	25
Setting minimum margins	25
Loading media	27
Configuring trays	29
Changing print settings	30
To change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows)	30
To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows)	30
To change settings (Mac OS)	30
Canceling a print job	31
Printing on both sides (duplexing)	32
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page	32
To perform duplexing (Windows)	32
To perform automatic duplexing (Mac OS)	33
Printing on special and custom-sized media	34
To print on special or custom-sized media (Windows)	34
To print on special or custom-sized media (Mac OS)	34
Maintaining and troubleshooting	37
Replacing the ink cartridges	38
Maintaining the printheads	39
To check printhead health	39
To print the print quality diagnostic page	39
To align the printheads	41
To calibrate the linefeed	41
To clean the printheads	41
To clean the printhead contacts manually	42
To replace the printheads	44
Calibrating the color	45
Troubleshooting tips and resources	46
General troubleshooting tips	47
Resolving printing problems	48
Printer shuts down unexpectedly	48
All printer lights are on	48
Printer is not responding (nothing prints)	48
Printer does not accept printhead	49
Printer takes a long time to print	49
Blank page printed	50
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	50
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong	50
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts	52
Poor quality printouts	52
Meaningless characters print	52
Ink is smearing	53
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	53
Output is faded or dull colored	53
Colors are printing as black and white	54
Wrong colors are printing	54
Printout shows bleeding colors	54
Colors do not line up properly	54
Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics	54
Resolving paper-feed problems	55
Tray cannot be inserted	55
Another paper-feed problem is occurring	55
Resolving printer management problems	57
Embedded Web server cannot be opened	57
Troubleshooting installation issues	58
Problems printing an alignment page	58
Problems installing software	58
Problems connecting to a network	58
Problems connecting to a wired network	59
Problems setting up or using wireless communication	59
Clearing jams	62
To clear a jam	62
To avoid jams	64
Printer lights reference	65
Interpreting control panel lights	66
Interpreting network connector lights	70
Configuring and managing the printer	73
Managing the printer	74
Overview of printer management tasks	74
Monitor the printer	75
Administer the printer	75
Configure network settings	76
Overview of printer management tools	77
Embedded Web server	77
To open the embedded Web server	77
Embedded Web server pages	77
Toolbox (Windows)	78
To open the Toolbox	78
Toolbox tabs	78
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)	79
To open the HP Printer Utility	79
HP Printer Utility panels	80
Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS)	80
HP Web Jetadmin software	80
HP Instant Support	81
Security and privacy	81
To gain access to HP Instant Support	82
myPrintMileage	82
Understanding the configuration page	83
Configuring the printer (Windows)	87
Direct connection	87
To install the software before connecting the printer (recommended)	87
To connect the printer before installing the software	88
To share the printer on a locally shared network	88
Network Connection	89
To install a network printer	89
To install the printing software on client computers	90
To install the printer driver using Add Printer	90
Configuring the printer (Mac OS)	91
To install the software for network or direct connection (Mac OS X (10.2, 10.3, 10.4))	91
To share the printer on a locally shared network (Mac OS X (10.2, 10.3, 10.4))	91
Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)	93
Understanding 802.11 wireless network settings	93
To set up the printer on an ad hoc network (Mac OS)	95
To set up the printer for wireless communication (Windows)	95
To set up wireless communication using SecureEasySetup (SES)	96
To set up wireless communication for multiple printers (Windows only)	97
To turn off wireless communication	97
Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network	98
Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security	98
Uninstalling the printer software	100
To uninstall the printer software (Windows)	100
To uninstall the printer software (Mac OS)	100
HP supplies and accessories	103
Ordering printing supplies online	104
Accessories	105
Supplies	106
Support and warranty	107
Obtaining electronic support	108
Obtaining HP telephone support	109
Before you call	109
Telephone support numbers	109
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	113
Extent of limited warranty	113
Limitations of warranty	114
Limitations of liability	114
Local law	114
HP Inkjet Supplies - Warranty Quick Reference	116
Is your product covered under warranty?	116
HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration	116
How do you return a product?	116
Printer specifications	117
Regulatory information	123
FCC statement	124
Shielded cables	124
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	124
Other regulatory information	125
Regulatory information for wireless products	126
Notice to users in Canada/Note à l'attention des utilisateurs Canadien	126
Notice to users in Brail/Notificação de Normas de Uso de Dispositivos Sem Fio do Brasil	126
Notice to users in Italy	126
Notice to users in France	126
Notice to users in the European Union	127
Declaration of conformity	128
Environmental sustainability program	130
Reduction and elimination	130
Power consumption	130
Material safety data sheets	130
Recycling	131
Product packaging	131
Plastics	131
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	131
HP products and supplies	131

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Printing on both sides (duplexing)

You can print on both sides of a sheet of media, either automatically by using the optional automatic

two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit), or manually by turning the media over and feeding it into

the printer again.

Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page

●

Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See

Understanding

specifications

for

supported

media

●

Specify duplex options in your application or in the printer driver.

●

Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper

lighter than 16 lb bond (60 g/m

) or heavier than 28 lb bond (105 g/m

). Jams might occur with

these media types.

●

Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides of a page,

such as letterhead, preprinted paper, and paper with watermarks and prepunched holes. When

you print from a computer running Windows, the printer prints the first side of the media first.

When you print from a computer using the Mac OS, the printer prints the second side first. Load

the media with the front side facing down.

●

For auto-duplexing, when printing finishes on one side of the media, the printer holds the media

and pauses while the ink dries. Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer and

the second side is printed. When printing is complete, the media is dropped onto the output tray.

Do not grab it before printing is complete.

●

You can print on both sides of supported custom-sized media by using the printer's manual

duplex capabilities. For a list of supported custom-sized media, see

Understanding

specifications

for

supported

media

To perform duplexing (Windows)

Load the appropriate media. See

Guidelines

for

printing

both

sides

page

and

media

For auto-duplexing, make sure the duplex unit is properly installed. See

Installing

the

duplex

unit

With a document open, click

on the

File

menu, and then click

Setup

Properties

, or

Preferences

Click the

Finishing

tab.

Select the

Print on Both Sides

check box. For auto-duplexing, ensure that

Use Auto-Duplex

Unit

is selected.

NOTE

Use Auto-Duplex Unit

is not available, click the

Effects

tab, and ensure that

Minimize Margins

is cleared.

To automatically resize each page to match the document's onscreen layout, ensure

Preserve

Layout

is selected. Clearing this option may result in unwanted page breaks.

Chapter 3

Using the printer

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