HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtn User Manual

Light description/Light pattern Explanation and recommended action
Link light is off. Activity light is off.The printer is turned off or is not connected to the network.
▲If the printer is turned off, turn on the printer. If the
printer is turned on and a network cable is connected,
see 
Problems connecting to a network.
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6 Configuring and managing the printer
This section contains the following information:
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Managing the printer
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Understanding the configuration page
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Configuring the printer (Windows)
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Configuring the printer (Mac OS)
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Setting up the printer for wireless communication (HP Officejet Pro K550dtwn)
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Uninstalling the printer software
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Managing the printer
Overview of printer management tasks 
The following table lists common printer tools that can be used to manage the printer. Specific
procedures might include other methods. For information about accessing and using the tools, see
Overview of printer management tools.
NOTEMac OS users can use the control panel, the embedded Web server, and the HP
Printer Utility. Windows users can use the control panel, the embedded Web server, the
printer driver, the Toolbox, the HP Web Jetadmin,...

Monitor the printer
This section provides instructions for monitoring the printer.
Use this tool......to obtain the following information.
Control panelObtain information about the status of jobs that are being
processed, the operating status of the printer, and the status
of ink cartridges and printheads.
See 
Printer lights reference for more information.
Embedded Web server●Printer status information: Click the Information tab,
and then click an option available on the left pane.
●Ink cartridge and...

Use this tool......to do the following.
Toolbox (Windows)●Change tray settings: Click the Printer Services tab and click
Paper Handling.
●Perform printer maintenance tasks: Click the Printer
Services tab and click the button for the task that you wish to
perform.
●Set up alerts and notifications: Click the Printer Status tab
and click Preferences.
Printer driver (Windows)Perform printer maintenance tasks:
1.On the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and
then click Printers or Printers and...

Overview of printer management tools
Embedded Web server
When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the printers embedded Web server to view
status information, change settings, and manage the printer at your computer.
NOTEFor a list of system requirements for the embedded Web server, see Printer
specifications. Some settings might be restricted by the requirement for a password. You can
open and use the embedded Web server without being connected to the Internet. However,
some features will...

PagesContents
NetworkingShows network status and the network settings that have been
configured for the printer. These pages only appear if the printer is
connected to a network. See 
Configure network settings for more
information.
Other links Connect you to other resources, including e-services, such as HP
Instant Support, myPrintMileage, and online ordering of supplies.
See 
HP Instant Support and myPrintMileage.
You can also add or customize a link to the website of your choice.
The link will appear...

TabsContents
Information●Printer Information: Provides a link to myPrintMileage, and
shows the printer hardware and printhead health information.
●Help Information: Provides links to HP Instant Support, HP
Customer Support, and online printer registration, as well as to
this guide for help in performing basic printing tasks and
troubleshooting. See 
HP Instant Support.
Printer Services●Print PQ (print quality) diagnostic page: Allows you to
diagnose issues affecting the print quality of the printer. See...

HP Printer Utility panels
Information and Support panel
●Supplies Status: Shows the information about currently installed printheads and ink cartridges.
●Device Information: Displays information about the printer model and serial number. Also
allows you to print the configuration page of the printer. This page contains information about the
printer and the supplies. See 
Understanding the configuration page.
●Print PQ Diagnostic Page: Allows you to diagnose issues affecting the print quality of the...