Replacing the ink cartridges | HP K550 specs

Replacing the ink cartridges

You can check the estimated ink levels from the Toolbox (Windows), the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), or the embedded Web server. For information about using these tools, see Overview of printer management tools. You can also print the configuration page to view this information (see Understanding the configuration page).

NOTE After removing a cartridge from its package, install it right away. Do not remove a cartridge from the printer for long periods of time.

To find out which ink cartridges work with your printer, see Supplies.

To replace the ink cartridges

1.Gently pull open the ink cartridge cover.

2.Remove the ink cartridge that requires replacement by grasping it between your thumb and forefinger and pulling it firmly toward you.

3.Remove the new ink cartridge from its package.

4.Align the cartridge with its color-coded slot and insert the cartridge into the slot. Press down firmly on the cartridge to ensure proper contact.

5.Close the ink cartridge cover.

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HP K550 manual Replacing the ink cartridges, To replace the ink cartridges

Contents

HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Page HP Officejet Pro K550 Series Trademark Credits Safety InformationCopyright Information Table of contents Configuring and managing the printer Printer lights reference Appendix a HP supplies and accessories Appendix B Support and warranty 125 Getting started Finding other resources for the product Resource Description Location Finding other resources for the product Mobility AccessibilityVisual Support Understanding the printer parts Front view Control panel Back view Enww Installing the accessories Installing the duplex unit To install a duplex unit Installing tray To install tray Enww Using the printer Cards and envelopes Tips for selecting and using print mediaSelecting print media Photo paper Transparencies Understanding specifications for supported mediaUnderstanding supported sizes Custom-sized media Other media CardsPhoto media Tray Type Weight Capacity Setting minimum marginsUnderstanding supported media types and weights Media Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom Margin Loading media To load tray 1 or tray Enww Want to Configuring traysTo configure the trays To change settings Mac OS Changing print settingsTo change default settings for all future jobs Windows Canceling a print job To perform duplexing Windows Printing on both sides duplexingGuidelines for printing on both sides of a To perform automatic duplexing Mac OS Open the Two-Sided Printing panel To print on special or custom-sized media Mac OS Printing on special and custom-sized mediaTo print on special or custom-sized media Windows Open the Paper Type/Quality panel Enww Maintaining and troubleshooting Replacing the ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges To check printhead health To print the print quality diagnosticMaintaining the printheads Enww To calibrate the linefeed To clean the printheadsTo align the printheads To clean the printhead contacts manually Enww To replace the printheads Calibrating the color Troubleshooting tips and resources General troubleshooting tips All printer lights are on Resolving printing problemsPrinter shuts down unexpectedly Printer is not responding nothing prints Printer does not accept printhead Printer takes a long time to print Something on the page is missing or incorrect Placement of the text or graphics is wrongBlank page printed Check the page-orientation setting Check the media size Meaningless characters print Poor print quality and unexpected printoutsPoor quality printouts Output is faded or dull colored Ink is smearingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Printout shows bleeding colors Colors are printing as black and whiteWrong colors are printing Colors do not line up properly Tray cannot be inserted Resolving paper-feed problemsAnother paper-feed problem is occurring Pages are skewing Multiple pages are being picked up Resolving printer management problems Embedded Web server cannot be opened Problems installing software Troubleshooting installation issuesProblems printing an alignment Problems connecting to a network Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port Problems connecting to a wired networkProblems setting up or using wireless communication Check the wireless network settings Check the signal strength Check the printer lights Clearing jams To clear a jam To perform paper feed test To avoid jams Printer lights reference Interpreting control panel lights Light description /Light pattern Interpreting control panel lights Explanation and recommended action Enww Explanation and recommended action Interpreting network connector lights Light description/Light pattern Interpreting network connector lights Enww Configuring and managing the printer If you want to Use these tools Managing the printerOverview of printer management tasks Use this tool To obtain the following information Administer the printerMonitor the printer Use this tool Configure network settings Use this tool To do the following Embedded Web server Pages ContentsOverview of printer management tools To open the embedded Web server To open the Toolbox Tabs ContentsToolbox Windows Toolbox tabs HP Printer Utility Mac OS Print PQ print quality diagnostic page Allows you toPrint Configuration Page Allows you to print To open the HP Printer Utility Printer Settings panel Network Printer Setup Utility Mac OSHP Web Jetadmin software To open the Network Printer Setup Utility HP Instant Support Security and privacy MyPrintMileage To gain access to HP Instant SupportTo gain access to myPrintMileage Understanding the configuration Network Configuration Wired Wireless To print the configuration Configuring the printer Windows Direct connection To connect the printer before installing the software To share the printer on a locally shared network To install a network printer Network Connection Select Network Printer or Network Printer Server To install the printing software on client computersTo install the printer driver using Add Printer Configuring the printer Mac OS To share the printer among computers running Mac OS Network name Ssid Understanding 802.11 wireless network settingsCommunication mode Security settings Data encryption To set up the printer on an ad hoc network Mac OS To set up the printer for wireless communication Windows To set up wireless communication using SecureEasySetup SES To turn off wireless communication To add hardware addresses to a wireless access point WAP Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless networkGuidelines for ensuring wireless network security Other guidelines Enww To uninstall the printer software Mac OS Uninstalling the printer softwareTo uninstall the printer software Windows Double-clickAdd/Remove Programs Uninstalling the printer software Enww HP supplies and accessories To order printing supplies Ordering printing supplies onlineSystem requirements for ordering printing supplies Accessories Printheads SuppliesInk cartridges HP media Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support Telephone support numbers Obtaining HP telephone supportBefore you call Country/Region Telephone number Enww Enww Enww HP product Duration of Limited Warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementExtent of limited warranty Local law Limitations of warrantyLimitations of liability Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement End of warranty date locations Date format YYYY/MM/DD HP Inkjet Supplies Warranty Quick ReferenceIs your product covered under warranty? HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration HP Officejet Pro K550 Printer specificationsPhysical specifications HP Officejet Pro K550dtn/K550dtwn Operating system and network protocol specifications System requirements FeaturesFunctional Specifications Best mode Draft modeNormal mode Environmental specifications Supported devices Enww Regulatory information Exposure to radio frequency radiation FCC statementShielded cables LED classification Power cord statementOther regulatory information Regulatory information for wireless products Regulatory information for wireless products Declaration of conformity Local Contact for regulatory topics only HP OfficeJet Pro K550dtwn Environmental sustainability program Power consumptionMaterial safety data sheets Reduction and elimination Plastics RecyclingProduct packaging HP products and supplies Enww Index Cables Enww Enww Warranty