English reference guide hp deskjet 5551
Edition 2 April 2002 notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard 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 particular purpose.
reference guide hp deskjet 5550 series printer table of contents connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 parallel cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
hp printer limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6-ink color printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 English regulatory model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
introducing the hp deskjet 5550 series printer what’s in the box Thank you for buying an hp deskjet 5550 series printer! Your printer box contains the following items: English 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. printer Setup posters this reference guide printer software CD power cord power adapter 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
connectivity This printer has several connectivity options: network • USB cable Windows: • parallel cable • network USB cable English A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 full speed compliant cable is included with your printer. • Use with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Macintosh • Plug the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer parallel cable • Purchase IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable separately for all versions of Windows.
finding information Several documents are included with the HP printer. They provide instructions on how to install the printer software, operate the printer, and find help. see... hp deskjet 5550 series platform CD Begin with the printer software CD to setup printer and install printer software. The printer software CD provides setup instructions.
viewing the onscreen user’s guide The onscreen user’s guide provides instructions for using the HP printer. Information is also provided to help you solve printer problems that may occur. Windows Macintosh When you install the printer software, the onscreen user’s guide is installed automatically. Open the user’s guide through the HP Printer Assistant, a tool that also provides: Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.
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. English 1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status symbol and light 3. Resume button and light 4. Power button and light cancel button power button and light Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job. The Power button turns the printer on and off.
! print cartridges The HP printer uses print cartridges to print on media. using print cartridges replacing a print cartridge The HP printer uses three print cartridges: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the print cartridge black selection number product number c6656 To replace a print cartridge: printer. 2. Open the top cover. The cradle moves to the center of the printer. 3. Open the cradle latch. English 4.
" 6. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. English 1. copper contacts 7. Close the cradle latch. Pull the latch forward, then press it down to tuck the tabs into place. 8. Verify that plain paper is loaded in the In tray. 9. Close the top cover. The printer automatically prints a calibration page for optimum print quality after you change the print cartridge.
# 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. what is the problem? The calibration page does not print. English possible causes... to solve the problem... There is no paper in the paper tray. Confirm that the paper tray is loaded. The top cover is not closed. Close the top cover.
$ installation troubleshooting, continued hardware, continued what is the problem? The printer makes a loud noise after a print cartridge is installed. possible causes... Open the top cover and remove the print cartridge, then reinsert it as shown. Ensure that the copper contacts of the print cartridge meet the copper contacts of the print cartridge cradle. English The print cartridge is installed backward to solve the problem... 1.
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. what is the problem? The installation program will not automatically start when the CD is inserted. English possible causes... • Auto-run is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe program on the CD-ROM. 10 to solve the problem..
installation troubleshooting, continued Windows, continued what is the problem? The printer software did not install correctly. to solve the problem... • There may be a conflict with a virus protection program or other software programs. • There may be a conflict with a peripheral device connected to your printer. Uninstall the printer software, then reinstall it. 1.
installation troubleshooting, continued Windows USB 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. what is the problem? English When I tried installing USB the installation stopped. When I tried to install again, the New Hardware Found Wizard was gone and the USB port was not available possible causes...
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. possible causes... • Static electricity has built up in the cable between the printer and your computer. • You may have a defective USB cable. English If you are using Windows 2000, the “Unknown Device” message does not mean that there is a problem.
contacting hp customer care center The HP Customer Care Center provides expert advice on using your HP printer and solving problems with your printer. support process The HP support process works most effectively if you look for help in the following order: 1. Use the onscreen user’s guide. See “viewing the onscreen user’s guide” on page 4 2. Access HP e-support. English • Check HP's Web support pages for product help • Send HP an email 3.
hp support by phone HP provides telephone support free of charge during the printer’s phone support period. (Standard phone company charges do apply.) free phone support period Standard phone company charges apply.
! obtaining hp repair If your HP printer needs to be repaired, call HP phone support. A trained HP support technician will diagnose the problem and coordinate the repair process. English For the HP support phone number, see “support phone number” 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 warranty period.
" hp printer limited warranty statement region software printer Japan 90 days 1 year A. 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 workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase. 17 English 1.
# B. limitations of warranty D. local law TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER HP NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE HP PRODUCTS, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights.
$ product specifications 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 to 6 pages per minute Normal: Up to 4 pages per minute Inkjet Paper/Best/1200 dpi text rendering: Up to .
regulatory notices hewlett-packard company note This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
