table of contents Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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 automatic two-sided printing module (duplexer) 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 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_toc_level1_fs.html (1 of 3) [5/9/2002 9:40:50 AM] 1 table of contents using the automatic paper-type sensor borderless printing plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media Hagaki cards photographs greeting cards posters banners iron-on transfers Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_toc_level1_fs.html (2 of 3) [5/9/2002 9:40:50 AM] 2 table of contents Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final printer is too slow two-sided printing problems borderless printing problems "There is a problem with the Print Cartridges" error message appears on the computer screen specifications printer specifications minimum system requirements automatic two-sided printing module specifications minimum printing margins environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices index 3 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_toc_level1_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 9:40:50 AM] notices Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final notices q notices and acknowledgements terms and conventions accessibility using the onscreen user's guide q q q 4 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_notices_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:51 AM] notices and acknowledgements Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws. 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. Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company 5 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_notices_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:51 AM] terms and conventions Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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 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. 6 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_termsconventions_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:52 AM] accessibility Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final accessibility For accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/. 7 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_accessibility_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:52 AM] using the onscreen user's guide Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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: q 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 q Zoom: Use to zoom in on a page. q 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 q 8 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_using_onscreen_guide_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:53 AM] special features Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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, energyefficient 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. 9 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_special_features_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:53 AM] getting started Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final getting started q printer features buttons and lights paper trays print cartridges reserve mode automatic paper-type sensor automatic two-sided printing module (duplexer) connectivity q q q q q q q 10 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_getting_started_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:53 AM] printer features Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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 2. paper trays 1. reserve mode 2. print cartridges 3. automatic paper-type sensor 11 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html (1 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:54 AM] printer features Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 1. connectivity 2. duplexer 12 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:54 AM] buttons and lights Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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. 13 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_buttons_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:54 AM] paper trays Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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. Remove the Out tray to load paper. 14 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_trays_fs.html (1 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:55 AM] paper trays Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final Replace the Out tray before printing. Out tray extension - Fold the Out tray extension out when printing a large number of pages. Also fold out the extension when printing in draft mode to prevent the paper from falling out of the tray. When the print job finishes, fold the tray extension into its storage slot. 1. Out tray extension 15 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_trays_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:55 AM] print cartridges Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with your printer: q black print cartridge tri-color print cartridge photo print cartridge q q 1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge 3. photo print cartridge print cartridge selection print cartridge selection number product number c6656a black 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. 16 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_ink_delivery_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:55 AM] automatic paper-type sensor Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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. 17 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_media_sensor_fs.html [5/9/2002 9:40:56 AM] reserve mode Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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... black print cartridge the result is... Colors are printed as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. tri-color print cartridge Printing a black text or monochrome document with a tri-color print cartridge increases printing time. photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. 18 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_reservemode_fs.html (1 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:56 AM] reserve mode Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final 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. 19 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_reservemode_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:40:56 AM] automatic two-sided printing module (duplexer) Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final automatic t ...