HP Deskjet 5550s Macintosh User's Guide

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user's guide TOC

hp deskjet 5550 series

table of contents

notices

notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user's guide

special features

getting started

printer features buttons and lights paper trays print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor reserve mode connectivity

printing

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic using printer software with Mac OS X printing a document two-sided printing printing digital photographs auto-on and auto-off feature using the automatic paper-type sensor

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user's guide TOC

borderless printing plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media photographs greeting cards posters banners iron-on transfers

maintenance

replacing print cartridges refilling print cartridges aligning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning the print cartridge cradle maintaining print cartridges maintaining the printer body removing ink for skin and clothing using the hp inkjet utility

troubleshooting

printer is not printing problems with printouts printer lights are flashing or on print cartridge status light is on print cartridge status light is flashing printer is too slow borderless printing problems

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user's guide TOC

"There is a problem with the Print Cartridges" error message appears on the computer screen

specifications

printer specifications minimum system requirements minimum printing margins environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices

index

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notices

● notices and acknowledgements

● terms and conventions

● accessibility

● using the onscreen user's guide

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notices and acknowledgements

hewlett-packard company notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) 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.

Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

acknowledgments

Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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terms and conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in the User's Guide.

terms

HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as the HP Deskjet printer, the HP printer, or the printer.

symbols

The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Page Setup .

cautions and warnings

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example:

Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts

will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

A Warning indicates possible harm to yourself or to others. For example:

Warning! Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

icons

A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example:

For great results use HP products.

A Printing instructions icon indicates that a description of print options is available in the onscreen user's guide. For example:

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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accessibility

For accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/.

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using the onscreen user's guide

This onscreen user’s guide is viewed through Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or greater.

Use the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen user's guide:

● View Buttons: Click these buttons to change page views:

View the page in actual size

Fit the page in the window

Fit the page width in the window

● Zoom: Use to zoom in on a page.

● Bookmarks: Click a bookmark to view a topic.

● Navigation Buttons: Click these buttons to navigate:

Go to the first page of the document

Go backward one page

Go forward one page

Go to the last page of the document

Go to the previous view

Go to the next view

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special features

Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features:

Photo print cartridge: Great performance, with a photo print cartridge that prints stunning true-to-life photos.

Digital photo printing: Enhanced

digital photo printing capabilities.

Borderless printing: Photos and cards print to the edges of the paper with

borderless

printing.

Reserve mode:

Reserve mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when

the other print cartridge has run out of ink. Auto-On and Auto-Off: Enable

Auto-Off to place the printer into a low-power, energy-

efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. The printer turns on automatically when you print a file.

Poster Printing:

Poster printing lets you print a poster on multiple pages which can be

taped together.

Poster printing is not available in Mac OS X.

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getting started

● printer features

● buttons and lights

● paper trays

● print cartridges

● reserve mode

● automatic paper-type sensor

● connectivity

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printer features

The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. To view a printer feature, click below on the name of the feature.

1. buttons and lights

paper trays

1. reserve mode

print cartridges

automatic paper-type sensor

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printer features

1. connectivity

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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.

1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light

3. Resume button and light 4. Power button and light

cancel button

Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.

print cartridge status symbol and light

The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service.

resume button and lights

The Resume light flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing.

power button and light

The Power button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the Power button. The green light next to the Power button flashes when the printer is processing.

Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off.

Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause printer failure.

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paper trays

The printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. The Out tray contains a slot for single envelope printing.

1. Out tray 2. In tray 3. single envelope slot

In tray

The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. You can print different sizes of media by sliding the paper guides in and out.

1. paper width guide 2. paper length guide

Out tray

Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. Raise the Out tray to load paper.

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paper trays

1. Out tray up

Remove the Out tray to load small media, such as index cards.

Replace the Out tray before printing.

Out tray extension - Pull out the Out tray extension when printing a large number of pages. Also pull out the extension when printing in draft mode to prevent the paper from falling out of the tray. When the print job finishes, push the tray extension into its storage slot.

1. Out tray extension

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print cartridges

Three print cartridges can be used with your printer:

● black print cartridge

● tri-color print cartridge

● photo print cartridge

1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge 3. photo print cartridge

print cartridge selection

print cartridge

selection number

product number

black

c6656a

tri-color

c6657a

photo print

c6658a

For installation instructions, see

replacing print cartridges.

For storage instructions, see

maintaining print cartridges.

For recycling instructions, see

print cartridge recovery.

For print cartridge ink capacity, see the information included in the print cartridge packaging.

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automatic paper-type sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor determines the correct paper type and adjusts the print settings for most paper or media placed in the paper tray. Automatic is the default option in the Print dialog box.

This feature, particularly when used with HP paper and media, provides better printing results.

When the Automatic default option is selected, the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged. The printer scans the first page of a document with a blue optical sensor light to determine the best paper type setting. Once determined, the page is printed.

For more information, see

using the automatic paper type sensor.

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reserve mode

Reserve mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the cradle.

1. remove print cartridge to initiate reserve mode

reserve mode output

Printing in reserve mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.

when only this print cartridge is installed...

the result is...

black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale.

tri-color print cartridge

Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.

Printing a black text or monochrome document with a tri-color print cartridge increases printing time.

photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale.

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reserve mode

exiting reserve mode

Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the reserve mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges.

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connectivity

The printer offers two options for connectivity:

● USB

● network

USB

The printer can connect to the computer with a USB cable.

For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup poster that came with the printer.

network

The printer can be connected to a network with an HP JetDirect External Print Server that supports an AppleTalk connection.

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printing

Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:

● using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

● using printer software with Mac OS X

Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions:

● printing a document

● printing digital photographs

● auto-on and auto-off feature

● two-sided printing

● using the automatic paper-type sensor

● borderless printing

Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions for printing on different paper types:

● plain paper

● envelopes

● transparencies

● labels

● index cards and other small media

● Hagaki cards

● photographs

● greeting cards

● posters

● banners

● iron-on transfers

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using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software to perform the following tasks:

● choosing the printer

● printing from the computer's desktop

● checking the printer status

● using the page setup dialog box

● using the print dialog box

● viewing and changing the status of a print job

Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X feature that allows applications built for Mac OS 9.x to run on a Mac OS X computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.x interface.

choosing the printer

Setting the printer as your computer's default printer will automatically route all print jobs to that printer. You can select another printer for a particular document; however, switching printers may affect a

document's formatting and pagination. If you select a printer, always check the document for changes in formatting and pagination before printing.

setting up the printer

Follow these steps to setup the printer:

1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the hp printer icon in the left side of the Chooser dialog box.

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3. Click hp deskjet printer in the right side of the Chooser dialog box.

4. Do one of the following, depending on how the computer and the printer are connected:

❍ USB: Go to step 5. ❍ AppleTalk: Click the Setup button, then select the correct printer type.

5. Close the Chooser.

selecting a default printer

After setting up the printer with the Chooser, use one of the following methods to select it as the default printer:

● Click the menu bar printer icon at the top of the screen, then select the printer name.

● Click the control strip printer icon, then select the printer name.

● Click the desktop printer icon, then choose Set Default Printer from the Printing menu.

printing from the computer's desktop

Desktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at once or print a document that is formatted for a particular printer.

Use one of the following methods to print from the desktop:

● Drag the icons of the documents you want to print to the printer icon on the desktop.

● Select the icons of the documents you want to print, then select File > Print. Select the options

you want from the Print dialog box, then click the OK button.

Desktop printing is not supported in Mac OS X Classic.

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checking the printer status

The printer desktop icon shows you the status of the printer.

icon meaning

Printer is idle and set as the default printer.

Printer is idle and not set as the default printer.

Printing on the default printer.

Printing stopped on the default printer.

Error on the default printer.

The printer driver is not available.

using the page setup dialog box

Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify a document's layout.

displaying the page setup dialog box

To display the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program used to create the document, then select File > Page Setup.

description

The following options are available on the Page Setup dialog box:

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1. Menu: Choose one of the following:

❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ Application Attributes: To set print options specific to the application being used.

2. Page Size: Select the paper size.

3. Scaling (%): Reduce or enlarge a document image:

❍ Enter a number from 25-99 to reduce a document image. ❍ Enter a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image.

4. Orientation: Click the appropriate icon for the page orientation.

5. Mirror Image: Click to print a mirror image.

6. Rotate 180º: Click to rotate the page image 180 degrees top to bottom (turns the original upside down).

7. Two-Sided Safe Margins: Click to adjust page margins for two-sided printing

8. Borderless Printing: See

borderless printing.

using the print dialog box

Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document you are printing. The options displayed depend on the panel selected.

displaying the print dialog box

To display the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, then select File > Print.

menu and buttons

Use the menu and buttons for these functions:

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1. Panel Menu: Click the menu to select different panels: General, Paper Type/Quality, Layout,

Color, Digital Photography, Background Printing, or an application-specific panel.

2. Settings Menu: Click to select one of the following:

❍ Select a pre-defined or Default set of print settings. ❍ Create or edit a set of print settings.

3. Preview: Click to see a preview of the printed document.

4. Cancel: Click to close the Print dialog box without printing.

5. OK: Click to print the document.

general

Use the General panel for these functions:

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1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed.

2. Collate: Select to collate if printing multiple copies.

3. Print Back to Front: Select to print the last sheet first.

4. Pages: Choose one of the following:

❍ Click All to print the entire document. ❍ To print a range of pages, click From then enter the first page to print in the From: box

and the last page to print in the To: box.

paper type/quality

Use the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions:

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1. Paper Group: Select the category of paper used, such as plain paper, or select automatic to engage the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

2. Paper Type: Select the specific type of paper used. The available options vary according to the Paper Group selected.

3. Quality: Quality of printout. There are five options to choose from: Best, Normal, Everyday,

FastDraft and High Resolution Photo. Best provides the best print quality at the slowest

printing speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal, Everyday, and FastDraft. FastDraft provides draft quality at the fastest printing speed. High Resolution photo is

available for some photo papers.

4. Ink: Click to set the ink dry time and density.

layout

Select the Layout panel for page layout options:

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1. Layout Menu: Choose one of the following combinations:

❍ Multiple Pages Per Sheet/Pages Per Sheet: Select these options for most printing

jobs. You can choose the number of pages to appear on each sheet of paper: 1

(Normal), 2, 4, 6, 9, or 12 up.

❍ Booklet: Select Booklet to print a booklet, then select the size of paper to use. You can

print the booklet from left to right or right to left.

❍ ZoomSmart/Print On: Select ZoomSmart to scale from one paper size to another . for

example, to shrink a legal-size document to print on letter/A4 paper.

❍ Tiling: Select to print one image on several sheets of paper. Use the the Tiling Size

option to select how many pages to print the image on.

2. Print Border: If more than one page is being printed on a sheet of paper, select Print Border to print a border around each page on the sheet.

3. Print Both Sides: Select for two-sided printing.

4. Binding: Click the icon for Book (binding at the side), or Tablet (binding at the top) when using two-sided printing.

5. Manual/Automatic: Select Manual for manual two-sided printing. You can select Automatic only if you have installed the optional HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer).

digital photography

For a description of the Digital Photography panel, see

printing digital photographs.

color

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Use the Color panel for these functions:

1. Image: Choose one of the following:

❍ ColorSmart III: Prints optimum color quality. ❍ ColorSync: Prints using the ColorSync matching system. ❍ Grayscale: Prints in shades of gray. ❍ Black & White: Prints in black and white without shades of gray.

2. Saturation: Slide to adjust the color saturation.

3. Brightness: Slide to make the image lighter or darker.

4. Color Tone: Slide to adjust coolness and warmth.

background printing

Use the Background Printing panel for these functions:

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1. Print In: Choose one of the following:

❍ Foreground: Faster printing. ❍ Background: Allows you to use the computer while the document prints.

2. Print Time: Choose one of the following:

❍ Urgent: Begin printing as soon as possible. ❍ Normal: Print job will be sent to queue and printed in order. ❍ Print at: Specify a date and time to print the document. ❍ Put document on hold: Hold the document in the desktop printer to print at a later

time.

viewing and changing the status of a print job

When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing.

displaying the print status dialog box

Double-click the hp printer icon on the desktop to display the Print Status dialog box.

using the print status dialog box

The following options are available on the Print Status dialog box:

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1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, then click one of the following buttons to control printing:

Pause a print job.

Restart printing.

Set the print time.

Delete a print job.

2. Column Titles: Click a column title to sort print jobs.

3. Print Queue: Select a print job, then drag it to a new position in the print queue.

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using printer software with Mac OS X

The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer software, select one of the following topics:

● using the page setup dialog box

● using the print dialog box

● using the print center

Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X feature that allows applications built for Mac OS 9.x to run on a Mac OS X computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.x interface. For more information, see

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic.

using the page setup dialog box

Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify a document's layout.

displaying the page setup screen

To display the Page Setup screen, open the software program used to create the document, then select File > Page Setup.

description

The following options are available on the Page Setup dialog box.

1. Settings: Choose one of the following:

❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ Application Attributes: To set print options specific to the application being used.

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❍ Summary: To view the print settings for the document. ❍ Borderless Printing: See borderless printing .

2. Format for: Select the printer name.

3. Paper Size: Select the paper size.

4. Orientation: Click the appropriate icon for the page orientation.

5. Scale: Reduce or enlarge a document image:

❍ Enter a number from 25-99 to reduce a document image. ❍ Enter a number from 101 to 500 to enlarge a document image.

using the print dialog box

Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document you are printing. The options displayed depend on the panel selected.

displaying the print dialog box

To display the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, then select File > Print.

menu and buttons

Use the menu and buttons for these functions:

1. Printer: If necessary, select the printer.

2. Saved Settings: Select a group of saved print options.

3. Panel Menu: Click the menu to select different panels:

Copies and Pages, Layout, Output Options,

Paper Type/ Quality, Two Sided Printing, an application-specific panel, or a summary of print settings

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for the document.

4. ?: Click to view Mac Help.

5. Preview: Click to see a preview of the printed document.

6. Cancel: Click to close the Print dialog box without printing.

7. Print: Click to print the document.

copies and pages

Use the Copies and Pages panel for these functions:

1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed.

2. Collated: Select to collate if printing multiple copies.

3. Pages: Choose one of the following:

❍ Click All to print the entire document. ❍ To print a range of pages, click From then enter the first page to print in the From: box and

the last page to print in the To: box.

layout

Use the Layout panel for these functions:

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1. Pages per Sheet: Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper.

2. Layout Direction: Select the option for how multiple pages are arranged on a sheet of paper.

3. Border: Select the border to appear around each page.

output options

Use the Output Options panel for these functions:

1. Save as File: Select to print to file.

2. Format: Select either PDF or PS (PostScript).

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paper type/quality

Use the Paper Type/Quality panel for these functions:

1. Paper : Click to select the following options:

❍ Paper Type: Select the paper type desired or select automatic to engage the Automatic

Paper-Type Sensor.

❍ Quality: Select one of the following print speed and quality options: Best, Normal,

Everyday, FastDraft and High Resolution Photo. Best provides the best print quality at

the slowest printing speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal, Everyday, and FastDraft. FastDraft provides draft quality at the fastest printing speed. High Resolution photo provides 4800 dpi printing (available with certain photo paper types when Best mode is selected).

❍ Color: Select the color setting.

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2. Color Options : Click to set saturation, brightness, and color tone.

3. Digital Photos: See

printing digital photographs .

4. Ink: Click to set ink dry time and density.

two sided printing

The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory must be attached to the back of the printer to print a two-sided document with Mac OS X.

Use the Two Sided Printing panel for these functions:

1. Print Both Sides: Check this box to print a two-sided document.

2. Binding: Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding.

Tablet binding.

using the print center

Use the Print Center to:

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● Manage available printers

● Select a default printer

● Add a printer

● Manage print jobs

displaying the print center

Follow these steps to display the Print Center:

1. Click Applications in the Finder window.

2. Select the Utilities folder.

3. Select the Print Center icon.

managing available printers

Use the Print Center to manage available printers:

1. Name Column: Click a printer name to select the printer.

2. Blue Bullet: Indicates default printer.

3. Delete: Select a printer, then click Delete to remove the printer from the computer.

4. Add Printer: See

adding a printer.

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selecting a default printer

Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer's default printer:

1. Open the Print Center. For instructions on opening the Print Center, see

using the print center .

2. Click the printer name.

3. Do one of the following:

❍ Select Printers > Make Default ❍ Press Command + d

A blue bullet appears next to the printer name to indicate that it is the default printer.

adding a printer

Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer:

1. Open the Print Center. For instructions on opening the Print Center, see

using the print center.

2. Click the Add Printer button. The Add Printer List dialog box appears.

3. Select USB or AppleTalk from the menu.

4. Select the printer name from the printer list.

5. Click the Add button.

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managing print jobs

Use the Print Center to manage print jobs.

1. Open the Print Center. For instructions on opening the Print Center, see

using the print center.

2. Select the printer. The print queue appears.

3. Click a print job to select it.

4. Use the buttons to manage the print job as desired:

❍ Delete: Cancels the selected print job. ❍ Hold: Pauses the selected print job. ❍ Resume: Restarts a paused print job.

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printing a document

For printing instructions, select the appropriate option:

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

The following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page layout and print options. The software program you are using may vary from the method described.

controlling page layout

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Page Setup to display the Page Attributes screen to select paper size, scaling, borderless printing, orientation, mirror image, rotate 180º, and TwoSided Printing.

3. Click OK to save the page layout options.

selecting print options

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Print to display the Print dialog box.

3. Use the General panel to select the number of copies to print, which pages are to be printed, and the print order on this screen.

4. Select Paper Type/Quality to choose print quality options, paper group, paper type, ink density, and drying time.

5. Select Layout to choose multiple pages per sheet and two-sided printing.

6. Select Digital Photography to choose options for printing digital photographs.

7. Select Color to choose options for color, grayscale, black and white printing, and image and text resolution.

8. Select Background Printing to choose foreground or background print options and print time.

9. Click OK to print the document.

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For a description of the Macintosh printer software, see using printer software with Mac

OS 8.6, 9.X, and X Classic.

Mac OS X

The following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page layout and print options. The software program you are using may vary from the method described.

controlling page layout

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Page Setup to display the Page Setup screen to select the printer, paper size, scaling, borderless printing, and orientation.

3. Click OK to save the page layout options.

selecting print options

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Click File > Print to display the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Copies and Pages panel to select the number of copies to print and which pages are to be printed.

4. Select Layout to choose multiple pages per sheet, layout order, and borders.

5. Select Output Options to save the file as a PDF or PostScript file.

6. Select Paper Type/Quality to choose print quality options, paper type, print mode, and digital photography options.

7. Select Two Sided Printing to print a two-sided document and choose the binding options.

8. Select Summary to view the print settings for the document.

9. Click Print to print the document.

For a description of the Mac OS X printer software, see

using printer software with Mac

OS X.

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two-sided printing

For printing instructions, select the appropriate option:

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory must be attached to the back of the printer to print a two-sided document with Mac OS X.

two-sided printing with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document:

1. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the Layout panel.

2. Select Print Both Sides.

3. Select Manual.

4. Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding.

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Tablet binding.

5. Change any other desired print settings, then click OK .

6. The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the even-numbered pages can be printed.

Book binding

Tablet binding

7. Reload the paper, then click Continue.

two-sided printing with Mac OS X

To print a two-sided document on a Mac OS X computer, the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory must be attached to the printer. If the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory is not attached to the printer, you cannot print a two-sided document.

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box.

2. Click the Paper Size menu, then select a two-sided paper size.

3. Click OK.

4. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the Two-Sided Printing panel.

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5. Select Print Both Sides.

6. Select the appropriate binding.

Book binding.

Tablet binding.

7. Change any other desired print settings, then click Print.

Manual two-sided printing is not available in Mac OS X.

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printing digital photographs

The hp deskjet printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs. For printing instructions, select the appropriate option:

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x

accessing the digital photography options

1. Open the

Print dialog box.

2. Select the Digital Photography panel.

using the hp digital photography options dialog box

Use the HP Digital Photography Panel to set these options:

1. Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance contrast.

2. Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness.

3. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to

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automatically balance sharpness.

4. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance smoothing.

5. SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images.

Mac OS X

accessing the digital photography options

1. Open the

Print dialog box.

2. Select the Printer Type/Quality panel.

3. Click the Digital Photo tab.

using the hp digital photography options

1. Use the HP Digital Photography tab to set these options:

❍ Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver

to automatically balance contrast.

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❍ Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically

balance lightness and darkness.

❍ Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to

automatically balance sharpness.

❍ Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Auto to allow the printer driver to

automatically balance smoothing.

❍ SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images.

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auto-on and auto-off feature

enabling auto-on

Auto-On is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file.

enabling auto-off

Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer in a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes.

To enable the auto-off feature, open the hp inkjet utility, select the Configuration panel, then follow the onscreen instructions.

For instructions on using the hp inkjet utility, see

using the hp inkjet utility.

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using the automatic paper-type sensor

For a description of the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor feature, see Automatic Paper-Type

Sensor.

turning off the automatic paper-type sensor

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic: Select a paper group other than

Automatic

❍ Mac OS X: Select a paper type other than Automatic

4. Do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic: Click OK ❍ Mac OS X: Click Print

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

turning on the automatic paper-type sensor

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic: Select Automatic in the Paper Group

box

❍ Mac OS X: Select Automatic in the Paper Type box

4. Do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic: Click OK ❍ Mac OS X: Click Print

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borderless printing

Borderless printing lets you print to the edges of small media such as cards and photos.

4 x 6 inch photo paper with tear-off tabs: When you print on this media, the printout is completely borderless after the tear-off strip is removed.

A6 cards, and 4 x 6 inch photos without tear-off tabs: When you print on any of these media types, the printout is borderless on three sides with a narrow border on the bottom.

printing guidelines

selecting paper: Use the following paper types for borderless printing.

● Photo 4 x 6 in with tab

● Photo 4 x 6 in

● A6 Card 105 x 148.5 mm

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selecting image size: Open the image file in a software application and assign the image size. The size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image. Before printing, select the appropriate paper size and, for OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic, check the Borderless Printing box on the Page Setup dialog.

preparing to print

Load the paper into the printer according to the instructions for the paper type.

● photographs

loading and printing photo paper with tear-off tab: Remove the Out tray and, holding the tabbed edge, slide the HP Borderless Photo paper printable or glossy–side down, into the In tray. Replace the Out tray.

● index cards and other small media

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

borderless printing with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

2. Select the appropriate page size.

3. Click Borderless Printing.

4. Click OK.

5. Open the Print dialog box.

6. Select any other desired print settings. Click a two-sided printing option when appropriate. Clicking a two-sided

printing option limits the options available in the paper type menu. For example, photos are only printed on one side.

7. After selecting the print settings, click OK.

borderless printing with Mac OS X

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

2. Select a borderless printing paper size in the Paper Size box.

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3. Click OK.

4. Open the Print dialog box.

5. Select any other desired print settings. Click a two-sided printing option when appropriate. Clicking a two-sided

printing option limits the options available in the paper type menu. For example, photos are only printed on one side.

6. After selecting the print settings, clickOK.

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preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides.

3. Place up to 100 sheets of paper in the In tray.

4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

5. Lower the Out tray.

printing on plain paper

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing on plain paper with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or

orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic or Plain

Paper

3. Select any other desired print settings.

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4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing on plain paper with Mac OS X

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size,

scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain

Paper

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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envelopes

Print a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the paper tray.

printing guidelines

● Never place more than 15 envelopes in the In tray at one time.

● Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows.

● Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed; envelopes with thick,

irregular, or curled edges; or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.

● Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the paper tray.

preparing to print a single envelope

1. Place the envelope with the flap side on the left and facing up into the single

envelope slot.

2. Push the envelope forward until it stops.

preparing to print a stack of envelopes

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Place no more than 15 envelopes—with the flap side on the left and facing up—in

the In tray.

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4. Push the envelopes forward until they stop.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the envelopes.

6. Replace the Out tray.

printing the envelopes

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing envelopes with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: Appropriate envelope size Orientation: Appropriate envelope

orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

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panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain

Paper or Inkjet Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet

paper (if Inkjet Paper is selected as paper group)

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing envelopes with Mac OS X

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size Orientation: Appropriate envelope

orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain

Paper

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

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For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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transparencies

printing guidelines

For great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to separate them, then align the edges.

4. Place up to 25 transparency sheets in the In tray with the rough side down and

the adhesive strip toward the printer.

5. Carefully push the transparencies forward until they stop so that none of the

adhesive strips catch on one another.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the transparency sheets.

7. Lower the Out tray.

printing transparencies

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing transparencies with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or

orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

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panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic or

Transparency Film

Paper Type: Appropriate

transparency film (if Transparency Film is selected as paper group)

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the top of the tray.

printing transparencies with Mac OS X

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size,

scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or the

appropriate transparency film

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the top of the tray.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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labels

printing guidelines

● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.

● Use only full sheets of labels.

● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the

protective backing.

● Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels.

● Never place more than 20 sheets of labels in the In tray at one time.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, then align the label edges.

4. Load up to 20 label sheets—label side down—in the In tray.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the sheets.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing labels

If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

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I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing labels with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain

Paper or Inkjet Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet

paper (if Inkjet Paper is selected as paper group)

Quality: Normal

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing labels with Mac OS X

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Paper Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation

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2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or

appropriate label type

Quality: Normal

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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index cards and other small media

printing guidelines

● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size

specifications.

● If an out of paper message appears, verify that the index cards or other small

media are positioned properly in the In tray.

● To print borderless A6 (105 x 148.5 mm) cards, see borderless printing.

preparing to print index cards or other small media

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Align the card edges.

4. Place up to 30 cards in the In tray.

5. Push the cards forward until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the cards.

7. Replace the Out tray.

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printing index cards and other small media

If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructions provided by the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing index cards and other small media with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: Appropriate card size Orientation: Appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

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Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain

Paper or Inkjet Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet

paper (if Inkjet Paper is selected as paper group)

Quality: Normal

Layout

Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal) Print Both Sides: Unchecked for

unsupported card sizes

4. Click OK.

If an out of paper message appears, verify the cards are positioned properly in the paper tray.

printing index cards and other small media with Mac OS X

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Paper Size: Appropriate card size Orientation: Appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain

Paper

Quality: Normal

Layout

Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

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Two Sided Printing

Print Both Sides: Unchecked for

unsupported card sizes

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After selecting the print settings, click Print.

If an out of paper message appears, verify the cards are positioned properly in the paper tray.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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photographs

printing guidelines

● The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed.

Take a digital picture, scan a photo, or have your local camera shop provide an electronic file of the photo.

● For best print quality, install a photo print cartridge in the printer, use a High

Resolution print setting, and set the

HP Digital Photography options.

● To print borderless photos, see borderless printing.

● Use hp photo papers for great results.

preparing to print small photographs

For high-quality photos, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges.

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate them, then align the photo paper

edges.

4. Place no more than 20 sheets of photo paper—printable side down—in the In tray.

5. Push the photo paper forward until it stops.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the photo paper.

7. Replace the Out tray.

preparing to print large photographs

For high-quality photos, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges.

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1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate them, then align the photo paper

edges.

4. Place no more than 20 sheets of photo paper—printable side down—in the In tray.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the photo paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing photographs

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing photographs with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: Appropriate paper size Orientation: Appropriate orientation Borderless Printing: Select if desired

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

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panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic or

Photo Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate hp photo

paper type (if Photo Paper is selected as paper group)

Quality: Best or High Resolution

Photo

Digital Photography

If desired for photo enhancement options (see

digital photography)

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

printing photographs with Mac OS X

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Paper Size: Appropriate paper size Orientation: Appropriate orientation Borderless Printing: Select if desired

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

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Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Appropriate hp photo

paper type

Quality: Best or High Resolution

Photo

Digital Photo: If desired for photo

enhancement options (see

digital

photography)

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After you have selected the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

If a photo print cartridge is installed in the printer, replace it with a black print cartridge when you finish printing photographs. For instructions on storing the photo print cartridge when it is not in use, see maintaining print cartridges.

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greeting cards

printing guidelines

● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.

● If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned

properly in the In tray.

● For great results, use hp greeting card paper.

preparing to print

1. Remove the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them.

4. Align the edges of the cards, then place no more than 5 cards in the In tray.

5. Push the cards forward until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the cards.

7. Replace the Out tray.

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printing greeting cards

If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing greeting with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the page size, scaling, or

orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic or

Greeting Cards

Paper Type: Appropriate greeting

card type (if Greeting Cards is selected as paper group)

Quality: Normal

Layout

Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

3. Click OK.

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If an out of paper message appears, verify the greeting cards are positioned properly in the paper tray.

printing greeting cards with Mac OS X

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, paper size,

scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain

Paper

Quality: Normal

Layout

Pages Per Sheet: 1 (Normal)

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After selecting the print settings, click Print.

If an out of paper message appears, verify the greeting cards are positioned properly in the paper tray.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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posters

printing guidelines

Poster printing is not available in Mac OS X.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the sheets to separate them, then align the edges.

4. Place the paper in the In tray.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing posters

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the page size, scaling, or

orientation.

2. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/ Quality

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain

Paper or Inkjet Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet

paper (if Inkjet Paper group is selected)

Print Quality: Normal

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Layout

Multiple Page Per Sheet Menu:

Tiling

Tiling Size: 2, 3, or 4

3. Select any other desired print settings.

4. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.

5. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets then tape the sheets

together.

For a description of available print options, click Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic.

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banners

printing guidelines

Use hp banner paper for great results.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove and discard any perforated

strips.

4. Place the banner paper in the In tray with the unattached edge of the paper

facing the printer.

1. unattached edge

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing banners

If your software program includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

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I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing banners with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: A4 Letter Banner or US

Letter Banner

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic, Plain

Paper or Inkjet Paper

Paper Type: Appropriate inkjet

paper (if Inkjet Paper group is selected)

Quality: Normal

4. Click OK.

printing banners with Mac OS X

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Paper Size: A4 Letter Banner or US

Letter Banner

2. Click OK.

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banners

3. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain

Paper

Quality: Normal

4. Select any other desired print settings.

5. After selecting the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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iron-on transfers

printing guidelines

● When printing a document with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are

horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen.

● Use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results.

preparing to print

1. Raise the Out tray.

2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.

3. Fan the edges of the iron-on transfer paper to separate them, then align the

edges.

4. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the In tray with the printable side down.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the transfer paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

printing iron-on transfers

If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

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● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X

computer

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

I am using an application built for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

printing iron-on transfers with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

1. Open the

Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Mirror Image: Checked

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Group: Automatic or Plain

Paper

Quality: Normal

4. Click OK.

printing iron-on transfers with Mac OS X

The Mirror Image feature is not available in Mac OS X. Some applications offer a mirror image feature that will allow you to print iron-on transfers from a Mac OS X computer.

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings:

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panel setting

Page Attributes

Page Size: A4 Letter or US Letter Orientation: Appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print dialog box, then select the following settings:

panel setting

Paper Type/Quality

Paper Type: Automatic or Plain

Paper

Quality: Normal

5. Select any other desired print settings.

6. After selecting the print settings, click Print.

For a description of available print options, click the appropriate operating system:

Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, or X Classic or Mac OS X.

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maintenance

● replacing print cartridges

● aligning print cartridges

● automatically cleaning print cartridges

● cleaning the print cartridge cradle

● maintaining print cartridges

● maintaining the printer body

● refilling print cartridges

● removing ink from skin and clothing

● using the hp inkjet utility

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replacing print cartridges

Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers. For the correct part numbers, see print cartridges.

The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see reserve mode.

To replace a print cartridge:

1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.

2. Open the top cover.

The cradle moves to the center of the printer.

3. Open the cradle latch.

4. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle and discard it.

1. press Power button 2. open top cover

3. open cradle latch 4. slide print cartridge out of cradle

5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove

the plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom.

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replacing print cartridges

1. pink pull tab

Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these

parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

6. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle as shown.

Ensure that the copper contacts of the print cartridge meet the copper contacts of the print cartridge cradle.

1. copper contacts

7. Close the cradle latch. Pull the latch forward, then press it down to tuck the tabs

into place.

8. Close the top cover.

If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge.

9. Open the hp inkjet utility to print a test page. For instructions on using the hp

inkjet utility, see

hp inkjet utility.

After you change the print cartridge, the printer is automatically calibrated for optimum

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print quality. For information on how to recycle your empty print cartridge, see print cartridge

recovery.

Warning! Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

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refilling print cartridges

To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factoryfilled HP print cartridges.

Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is

specifically excluded from the HP printer’s warranty coverage.

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aligning print cartridges

After a print cartridge is replaced, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Alignment is performed from the hp inkjet utility.

1. Open the

hp inkjet utility.

2. Select the Calibrate panel.

3. Click the Align button then follow the onscreen directions.

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automatically cleaning print cartridges

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges need to be cleaned.

Print cartridges are cleaned automatically using the following procedure:

1. Open the

hp inkjet utility.

2. Select the Clean panel.

3. Click the Clean button, then follow the onscreen instructions.

If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, a print cartridge may be low on ink. One or both print cartridges may need to be replaced.

If a print cartridge is low on ink and you do not have a replacement cartridge available, use the printer in reserve mode.

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cleaning the print cartridge cradle

If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridge cradle, it can cause smudges on printed pages. Smudges are easily corrected by cleaning the print cartridge cradle.

gathering cleaning supplies

You will need the following items to clean the print cartridge cradle:

● Distilled water. Tap water contains contaminants that damage the cradle.

● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cradle.

Caution! Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.

preparing to clean

1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the top cover.

The print cartridges move to the center of the printer.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.

3. Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the copper

contacts facing up. Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes.

Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these

parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

cleaning the print cartridge cradle

1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.

2. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using the swab.

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cleaning the print cartridge cradle

1. print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls

3. Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab.

4. Reinsert the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover.

5. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the printer.

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maintaining print cartridges

The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:

● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print

cartridges should be stored at room temperature (60–78 degrees F or

15.6–26.6 degrees C).

● Do not remove the protective tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready

to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge.

storing print cartridges

When print cartridges are removed from either their sealed containers or the printer, store them in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container.

A print cartridge protector comes with the photo print cartridge. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container make sure that the ink nozzles face down.

inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at an angle into the protector, and snap it securely in place.

removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the

cartridge out of the protector.

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Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may result in damage to

the print cartridge.

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maintaining the printer body

Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind:

● Do not clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the interior.

● Do not use household cleaners or detergent. In the event that a household

cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water.

● Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradles use to slide

back and forth. Noise is normal when the cradles move back and forth.

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removing ink from skin and clothing

Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing:

to remove ink from... do this...

skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap.

white fabric

Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach.

color fabric

Wash the fabric in cold water using sudsy ammonia.

Caution! Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water may set the ink

color into the fabric.

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hp inkjet utility

using the hp inkjet utility

The hp inkjet utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Website support information.

Select the appropriate option:

My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x

My computer runs Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x

displaying the hp inkjet utility

1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.

2. Do one of the following:

❍ Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.0: Select Utilities, then double-click hp ❍ Mac OS 9.1: Select Applications (Mac OS 9), double-click Utilities, then double-click

3. Double-click hp inkjet utility.

hp inkjet utility panels

The following options are available on the hp inkjet utility:

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hp inkjet utility

1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel:

❍ WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. ❍ Test: Prints a test page to confirm communication with printer. ❍ Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. ❍ Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. ❍ Configure: Enables Auto-Off feature. ❍ Support: Provides access to the HP Website where you can find support for the printer

and information about HP products and supplies.

❍ Register: Accesses the HP Website to register the printer.

Mac OS X

displaying the hp inkjet utility

1. Double-click the OS X HD icon on the desktop.

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2. Select Applications, then double-click Utilities.

3. Select hp inkjet utility.

viewing the hp inkjet utility panels

The following options are available on the hp inkjet utility:

1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel:

❍ WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. ❍ Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. ❍ Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. ❍ Calibrate: Aligns the print cartridges. ❍ Configure: Enables Auto-Off feature. ❍ Support: Provides access to the HP Website where you can find support for the printer

and information about HP products and supplies.

❍ Register: Accesses the HP Website to register the printer.

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HP Deskjet 5550s Macintosh User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

user's guide TOC

notices

notices and acknowledgements

terms and conventions

accessibility

using the onscreen user's guide

special features

getting started

printer features

buttons and lights

paper trays

print cartridges

automatic paper-type sensor

reserve mode

connectivity

printing

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

using printer software with Mac OS X

printing a document

two-sided printing

printing digital photographs

auto-on and auto-off feature

using the automatic paper-type sensor

borderless printing

plain paper

envelopes

transparencies

labels

index cards and other small media

photographs

greeting cards

posters

banners

iron-on transfers

maintenance

replacing print cartridges

refilling print cartridges

aligning print cartridges

automatically cleaning print cartridges

cleaning the print cartridge cradle

maintaining print cartridges

maintaining the printer body

removing ink from skin and clothing

hp inkjet utility