HP Deskjet D5500 Printer series User guide

HP
Brand
HP
Model
Deskjet D5500 Printer series
Category
Inkjet printers
Type
User guide
HP Deskjet D5500 Printer series
Contents
1 How Do I?..................................................................................................................................3
2 Finish setting up the HP Printer
Wireless Connection using One Button Wireless Setup with a WPS enabled router.................5
Traditional Wireless Connection.................................................................................................7
USB Connection.........................................................................................................................7
Install the software for a network connection.............................................................................8
3Get to know the HP Printer
Printer parts................................................................................................................................9
Control panel features..............................................................................................................10
4Print
Print documents........................................................................................................................11
Print photos..............................................................................................................................12
Print envelopes.........................................................................................................................14
Print on specialty media...........................................................................................................15
Print a Web page......................................................................................................................21
6 Work with cartridges
Check the estimated ink levels.................................................................................................29
Order ink supplies.....................................................................................................................30
Ink-backup mode......................................................................................................................31
Automatically clean print cartridges..........................................................................................32
Manually clean print cartridges.................................................................................................32
Replace the cartridges..............................................................................................................34
Cartridge warranty information.................................................................................................36
7 Solve a problem
HP support................................................................................................................................37
Setup troubleshooting...............................................................................................................38
Print troubleshooting.................................................................................................................42
Errors........................................................................................................................................46
9 Technical information
Notice........................................................................................................................................55
Specifications...........................................................................................................................55
Environmental product stewardship program...........................................................................56
Regulatory notices....................................................................................................................59
Regulatory wireless statements................................................................................................62
Index..............................................................................................................................................65
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Contents
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Contents
1How Do I?
Learn how to use your HP Printer
•
Load media
•
Replace the cartridges
•
Wireless Connection using One Button Wireless Setup with a WPS enabled router
How Do I? 3
How Do I?
Chapter 1
4 How Do I?
How Do I?
2 Finish setting up the HP Printer
• Wireless Connection using One Button Wireless Setup with a WPS enabled router
•
Traditional Wireless Connection
•
USB Connection
•
Install the software for a network connection
Wireless Connection using One Button Wireless Setup with
a WPS enabled router
To connect the HP Printer to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), you
will need the following:
❑
A wireless 802.11 network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access
point.
❑
A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that
you intend to install the HP Printer on.
Wireless Connection using One Button Wireless Setup with a WPS enabled router
1. Do one of the following:
Use Push Button (PBC) method
a. Set up wireless connection.
❑
Press and hold the Wireless button for two seconds.
❑
Press the corresponding button on the WPS-enabled router or other
networking device.
❑
The Wireless icon and signal strength bar appear solid on successful
configuration of the wireless network.
b. Install Software.
NOTE: The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the
corresponding button on the networking device needs to be pressed.
Wireless Connection using One Button Wireless Setup with a WPS enabled router 5
Finish setting up the HP Printer
Use PIN method
a. Load paper.
❑
Insert stack of paper into input tray with short edge forward and print side
down.
❑
Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
❑
Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.
b. Initiate WiFi Protected Setup.
❑
Press and hold the Resume button for two seconds.
❑
Wireless test starts.
❑
Wireless test report and Network Configuration report are printed
automatically.
c. Set up wireless connection.
❑
Press and hold the Wireless button for two seconds.
❑
Enter the PIN on a computer for the router.
❑
The Wireless icon and signal strength bar appear solid on successful
configuration of the wireless network.
d. Install software
NOTE: The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the
corresponding button on the networking device needs to be pressed.
2. View the animation for this topic.
Related topics
Install the software for a network connection
Test wireless setup and print network configuration page
The wireless network test performs a series of diagnostic tests to determine whether
network setup is successful. You can print the wireless network test at any time.
You can print a network configuration page to see network settings such as the IP
address, communication mode, and network name (SSID).
To print the network configuration page
▲ Press and hold the Resume button to initiate the wireless test and print the Network
Configuration and Network Test pages.
Chapter 2
6 Finish setting up the HP Printer
Finish setting up the HP Printer
Traditional Wireless Connection
To connect the HP Printer to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need
the following:
❑
A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point.
If you connect the HP Printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP
recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
❑
A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that
you intend to install the HP Printer on.
❑
Network name (SSID).
❑
WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the product
1. Insert the product Software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you are prompted, connect the product to the computer using the USB setup
cable included in the box. The product will attempt to connect to the network. If the
connection fails, follow the prompts to correct the problem, and then try again.
3. When the setup is finished, you will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable and
test the wireless network connection. Once the product connects successfully to the
network, install the software on each computer that will use the product over the
network.
Related topics
Install the software for a network connection
USB Connection
The HP Printer supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to a computer.
If you use a USB cable to connect the HP Printer to a computer on a network, you can
set up printer sharing on your computer. This enables other computers on the network to
print to the HP Printer, using your computer as the host.
The host computer (your computer, connected directly to the HP Printer by a USB cable)
has full software functionality. Other computers, which are referred to as the clients, have
access only to the print features. HP recommends up to 5 computers for the best
performance. You must perform other functions from the host computer or from the
control panel on the HP Printer.
To connect the product with the USB cable
▲ Refer to the Start Here guide that came with your product for information on
connecting to a computer with a USB cable.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the product until you are prompted to
do so.
USB Connection 7
Finish setting up the HP Printer
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
Install the software for a network connection
Use this section to install the HP Photosmart software on a computer connected to a
network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the HP Printer
to a network. If the HP Printer has not been connected to a network, follow the onscreen
instructions during the software installation to connect the product to the network.
NOTE: If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives, make
sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before installing the
software. Otherwise, the HP Photosmart software installer might try to use one of the
reserved drive letters and you will not be able to access that network drive on your
computer.
NOTE: Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your
operating system, the amount of available space, and the processor speed of your
computer.
To install the Windows HP Photosmart Software on a networked computer
1. Quit all applications running on your computer.
2. Insert the Windows CD that came with the product into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: If the HP Printer is not connected to a network, connect the product to
the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. Do not connect the
USB setup cable to the computer until prompted. The product will then attempt
to connect to the network.
3. If a dialog box about firewalls appears, follow the instructions. If you see firewall pop-
up messages, you must always accept or allow the pop-up messages.
4. On the Connection Type screen, select an appropriate option, and then click Next.
The Searching screen appears as the Setup program searches for the product on
the network.
5. On the Printer Found screen, verify that the printer description is correct.
If more than one printer is found on the network, the Printers Found screen appears.
Select the product you want to connect.
6. Follow the prompts to install the software.
When you have finished installing the software, the product is ready for use.
7. To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to
the product.
Chapter 2
8 Finish setting up the HP Printer
Finish setting up the HP Printer
3 Get to know the HP Printer
• Printer parts
•
Control panel features
Printer parts
1 Control panel
2 Output tray
3 Input tray
4 Input tray extender
5 Front access door
6 Print cartridges
7 Cartridges access area
8 USB port
9 Rear access door
10 Power connection: Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP
Printer parts 9
Get to know the HP Printer
Control panel features
Wireless
6
1 On: Turns the product on or off. When the product is off, a minimal amount of power is still
used. To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord.
2 Wireless: Turns the wireless radio on or off.
3 Wireless signal and ink level LCD: Shows wireless signal strength and current ink level.
4 Resume: Instructs the HP Printer to continue after a problem is solved. If pressed and held
for two seconds the HP Printer prints the Network Configuration and Network Test pages.
5 Cancel: Cancels the current active printing, or alignment job, or WPS process in the system.
6 Error light: Flashes if the HP Printer has an error.
Chapter 3
10 Get to know the HP Printer
Get to know the HP Printer
4Print
Choose a print job to continue.
Print documents
Print photos
Print envelopes
Print on specialty media
Print a Web page
Related topics
•
Load media
•
Recommended papers for printing
Print documents
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to
change the settings manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types
of paper or transparency film, or use special features.
To print from a software application
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3. Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4. If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
NOTE: When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo
paper and photo enhancement.
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Print
5. Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the
Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs.
TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing
one of the predefined print tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of
print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default settings for that type of print
task are set and summarized on the Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing
shortcut. To save a custom printing shortcut, select the shortcut and click Save
As. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click Delete.
6. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
7. Click Print or OK to begin printing.
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Recommended papers for printing
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Load media
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View the print resolution
•
Create custom printing shortcuts
•
Set the default print settings
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Stop the current job
Print photos
To print a photo on photo paper
1. Remove all paper from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side down.
2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3. Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
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Print
5. Click the Features tab.
6. In the Basic Options area, select the appropriate photo paper type from the Paper
Type drop-down list.
7. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate paper size from the Size list.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
8. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print
Quality drop-down list.
NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to the Advanced tab, and then select
Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see
Print
using the maximum dpi.
9. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
10. (Optional) If you want to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and
select the Print in grayscale check box. From the drop-down list, select one of the
following options:
• High Quality: uses all the available colors to print your photo in grayscale. This
creates smooth and natural shades of gray.
• Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. The gray shading
is created by varying patterns of black dots, which might result in a grainy image.
11. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to
curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before
printing.
To print a borderless image
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the input tray.
3. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
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Print
4. Make sure the product is the selected printer.
5. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
6. Click the Features tab.
7. In the Size list, click the size of photo paper loaded in the input tray.
If a borderless image can be printed on the specified size, the Borderless printing
check box is enabled.
8. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper
type.
NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is set to Plain
paper or to a type of paper other than a photo paper.
9. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software
displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start
to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat
before printing.
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Load media
•
Print using the maximum dpi
•
View the print resolution
•
Create custom printing shortcuts
•
Set the default print settings
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Stop the current job
Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP Printer. Do not use
shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult
the help files in your word processing software. For best results, consider using a label
for the return address on envelopes.
To print envelopes
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the envelopes in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on should
face down. The flap should be on the left side.
3. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.
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4. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.
5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
6. Click the Features tab, and then select the following print settings:
• Paper Type: Plain paper
• Size: An appropriate envelope size
7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Related topics
•
Load media
•
View the print resolution
•
Create custom printing shortcuts
•
Set the default print settings
•
Stop the current job
Print on specialty media
Print transparencies
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the transparencies in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed
should face down and the adhesive strip should face up and toward the printer.
3. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop, so that the adhesive
strips do not catch on one another.
4. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the transparencies.
5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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Print
6. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
7. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Presentation Printing, and then specify the
following print settings:
• Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate transparency film.
• Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Print postcards
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the cards in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on should
face down and the short edge should point toward the printer.
3. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
4. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
6. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:
• Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then select an appropriate
card type.
• Print Quality: Normal or Best
• Size: An appropriate card size
7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Print labels
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.
3. Place the label sheets in the right side of the input tray. The label side should face
down.
4. Push the sheets into the printer until they stop.
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Print
5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the sheets.
6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
7. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
8. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify
the following print settings:
• Paper Type: Plain Paper
• Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
9. Click OK.
Print brochures
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the paper in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on should
face down.
3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
6. Click the Features tab.
7. Specify the following print settings:
• Print Quality: Best
• Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper.
• Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
• Size: An appropriate paper size
• Two-sided printing: Manual
8. Click OK to print.
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Print
Print greeting cards
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, and then align the edges.
3. Place the greeting cards in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on
should face down.
4. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
7. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:
• Print Quality: Normal
• Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate card type.
• Size: An appropriate card size
8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Print booklets
1. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
2. Place plain paper in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on should
face down.
3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
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HP Deskjet D5500 Printer series User guide

HP
Brand
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Model
Deskjet D5500 Printer series
Category
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Type
User guide
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