HP Smart Tank Plus 551

The input paper tray handling capacity of this printer is 100 sheets, 10 envelopes, and 30 cards. Its output paper tray handling capacity is 30 sheets. It supports printing from your mobile devices. For this, you need HP Smart App, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria-Certified. The maximum memory of this printer is 256 MB. It supports color, as well as B/W copy. The copy resolution of Smart Tank Plus 551 is 600 dpi.

It has a manual duplex printing feature and uses HP Thermal Inkjet technology for printing. With this printer, you can enjoy scanning with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi.

HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Printer Setup and Installation

The general steps to set up the HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer are

HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Printer Unboxing

  • Access the HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer cover and open it.
  • Take the printer from the cover and place it near an electric outlet.
  • Tear off the outer and inner coverings from the HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer.
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HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Printer Cartridge Setup

  • Remove the yellow tapes from the new ink cartridges.
  • Open the ink cartridges slots of the HP Smart Tank 551 Plus printer.
  • Insert the ink cartridges and close the cartridge slots.

HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Paper Loading

  • Open the paper tray of the HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer.
  • Keep the set of sheets on the paper tray.
  • Close the tray properly.
  • Continue with the software install to complete the HP Smart tank 551 setup process.
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How to Download Compatible HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Driver?

The simple instructions for HP Smart Tank Plus 551 driver download are:

  • Switch ON the computer and know its exact OS version.
  • Search for the printer driver file suitable for your OS version from the 123.hp.com/st551 website.
  • Once you find the driver file, download it on the computer.

How to Install Smart Tank Plus 551 Driver on Windows and Mac?

Windows

The steps for HP Smart Tank Plus 551 driver on Windows computer are:

  • Download the suitable driver file on the computer.
  • Now, extract the HP 551 driver file on the Windows device.
  • Proceed with the wizard steps.
  • Select a method for connecting Windows computer and printer.
  • Finish HP Smart Tank Plus 551 driver installation.

MAC

The steps to set up HP Smart Tank Plus 551 driver on Mac computer are:

  • Access the driver setup file that you saved on the Mac device.
  • Extract the setup file on the Mac computer.
  • Move on with the driver setup procedure given on the screen.
  • Choose a network setup method.
  • Finish installing the printer driver on the device.

How To Setup Smart Tank Plus 551 Driver Using CD?

The procedure for HP Smart Tank Plus 551 driver installation using CD is:

  • Power up the computer and confirm to have no problem.
  • Check the CD ROM and confirm that it does not have any scratches.
  • Access the CD tray and keep the CD on it.
  • Close the device CD tray; the CD begins loading on the device.
  • Set up the driver on the computer and print a test file.

How to Connect the HP ST 551 Printer and Computer Wirelessly?

The instructions for wireless network setup on HP 551 printer are:

  • Make sure that the device has a secure Wi-Fi network.
  • Switch ON the HP 551 printer and select the Setup option.
  • Choose the network menu and tap the wireless setup option.
  • Select your network name and proceed.
  • Enter the Wi-Fi passcode and complete the process.

How to Connect Smart Tank 551 Using a USB Cable?

The instructions for connecting the HP 551 printer to the computer with a USB cord are:

  • Switch ON the HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer and computer.
  • Take a stable USB cable and connect it to the computer.
  • Connect the USB cord’s other end to your HP printer.
  • Download the compatible printer software on the device.
  • Install the compatible printer software on the device.
  • Add the Smart Tank printer to the computer with the on-screen steps.
  • Finally, print a test file to ensure proper USB connection setup.
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HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Printer Troubleshooting

HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Paper jams

The instructions for solving HP Smart Tank Plus 551 paper jam issue are:

  • Power off the HP 551 printer and access its paper tray.
  • Ensure that the printer paper tray does not have any problem.
  • Make sure that the papers in the tray are perfect.
  • Place the sheets on the printer paper tray with suitable alignment.
  • Power up the Smart Tank printer and try to print a test file.

If the same issue still occurs, contact our customer support experts. 

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HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Printer Offline

Here is the procedure to fix HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer offline problem:

  • Reboot the preferred device and HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer.
  • Deactivate the Wi-Fi router and activate it after some time.
  • Check the HP 551 printer and ensure that it has become online.
  • If the printer does not become online, then go to the device control panel.
  • Access the devices and printers section and select your printer name.
  • Right-click on the printer name and choose Use Printer Online.

If you require any additional details on this, call our tech support team.

HP Smart Tank Plus 551 Printer Not Printing Color or Black Ink

The procedure for fixing HP Smart Tank Plus 551 printer issue is:

  • Switch ON the preferred computer and remove the HP 551 driver from it.
  • After that, remove the Smart Tank 551 printer from your computer.
  • Then, search for the latest version HP 551 printer driver.
  • Once you find the printer driver, save it on the computer.
  • Set up the downloaded printer driver on the computer using the wizard steps.
  • Check the ink cartridges of the HP printer and ensure to have no issue.
  • Lastly, go to the print head of your HP printer and clean it.

If you experience the problem again with your HP 551 printer, contact our customer care team.

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