HP Smart Tank 551 Printer

Let's have a quick view of the setup process for the HP Smart Tank printer. It will need proper unboxing, connection with a device, installation of necessary printer drivers and taking a print test. 

Step 1: Unbox the HP Smart Tank 551 Tank Printer

The first and foremost step in the setup is to unbox the printer and get all the necessary accessories out of the package. Every printer device comes with a set of accessories that you will need during the setup. Follow the given steps carefully. 

1. First of all, unbox your printer and take off all the protective coverings, such as tape and other protective coverings. 
2. Install the printer on a stable, flat surface and ensure the power outlet is closed to it. 
3. Then, connect the power cord to your HP Smart Tank 551 printer and plug its other end into a power outlet. 
4. Turn on the printer by pressing the power button on its Control Panel. 

You have successfully unboxed your printer. Now, you can move to the next steps. 

Step 2: Setup the Ink Tank

After unboxing your printer, you are required to set up the ink tank. For this, you need to follow the given steps. 

1. Find the ink tank slid on the right side of your printer. 
2. Lift the lid to check the ink tanks. 
3. Each ink tank has a specific color label like Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black.
    
4. Then, unpack the new ink tank and take off its protective tapes from the packing. 
5. Take an ink bottle that matches the specific color of the ink tank and insert the nozzle of that bottle into the opening of the ink tank. 
6. Now, squeeze the ink bottle a little bit to refill the ink tank. Make sure you take the entire ink content of the ink bottle into the tank. 
   
7. When you have refilled the ink tank, remove the ink bottle and carefully close the bottle with a cap. 
8. Repeat this process for all the remaining ink tanks. 

Step 3: Setup the Paper Tray and Output Tray

After the ink cartridges, you are required to set up your paper tray and output tray. Follow the exact steps mentioned below.

1. Find the paper tray at the front of your printer. 
2. Completely pull out the paper tray. 
   
3. Then, adjust the paper width guides according to the paper you will be using. It will ensure that your paper fits properly into the paper tray. 
4. You can slide the paper width guides slowly against the paper. 
5. Now, push the paper tray back into the printer until it fits into place. 
6. After that, extend the output tray just above the input tray to support the printed pages. 

Finally, you set up the paper tray and output tray. It's time to download and install the necessary printer drivers. 

Step 4: Download and Install Printer Drivers & Software

When you have completed all the steps, you are required to use HP's official website to download and install the HP printer drivers and software. Follow the steps given below. 

1. Visit the HP official website support.hp.com. 
   
2. Navigate to the HP Smart Tank printer Software and Drivers by entering your printer model. 
   
3. Now, find the correct drivers and software according to your operating system and click on their link to download them. 
4. When the download is completed, go to the location where the files are saved and double-click the file to start the installation process. 
5. Now, follow all the on-screen directions to install the latest printer drivers and software. 
6. If you are prompted to choose a connection type, choose Wireless Connection. 
7. Then, keep following the prompts to set up a wireless connection between the printer and your computer. 

That's how you can download and install the drivers and software for your printer model. 

Step 5: Take a Test Print

When you have completed all the steps, you should take a test print to check the printer's functionality. So, follow the given steps. 

1. Insert a few sheets of plain paper into the input tray. 
2. To initiate a test print by using the printer's control panel of the software. Look for the test print option or a sample document to print.
3. The printer will process the print job and produce a printed page.
4. Check the printed page for any issues, such as alignment problems, color accuracy, or print quality.

These were the simplified steps to take a test print from your printer, and then you will be assured about your printer's functionality.