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... job name can modify printer feature settings using the DEFAULT command. If the end of the job is relative to a selected portion of the job. The command option END indicates the page number of the last page to the end of that is omitted, the printer prints to be printed. If the END variable is printed. some printer language commands may also modify NVRAM variables.) Passwords are printed. For duplex jobs...
... job name can modify printer feature settings using the DEFAULT command. If the end of the job is relative to a selected portion of the job. The command option END indicates the page number of the last page to the end of that is omitted, the printer prints to be printed. If the END variable is printed. some printer language commands may also modify NVRAM variables.) Passwords are printed. For duplex jobs...
HP Color LaserJet 2550 series - User Guide
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... LaserJet 2550L ...4 HP color LaserJet 2550Ln 4 HP color LaserJet 2550n ...5 Printer features ...6 Printer parts ...9 Interface ports ...9 Software ...11 Software and supported operating systems 11 Software tips ...12 Software for Windows ...12 Software for Macintosh ...14 Uninstalling the printing software 14 Print-media specifications ...17 General guidelines ...17 Paper and print media ...17 Printing and storage environment 18 Envelopes ...18 Labels ...20 Transparencies ...20 Supported media weights and sizes 21 2 Control panel Control panel features ...23 Understanding Supplies Status...
... LaserJet 2550L ...4 HP color LaserJet 2550Ln 4 HP color LaserJet 2550n ...5 Printer features ...6 Printer parts ...9 Interface ports ...9 Software ...11 Software and supported operating systems 11 Software tips ...12 Software for Windows ...12 Software for Macintosh ...14 Uninstalling the printing software 14 Print-media specifications ...17 General guidelines ...17 Paper and print media ...17 Printing and storage environment 18 Envelopes ...18 Labels ...20 Transparencies ...20 Supported media weights and sizes 21 2 Control panel Control panel features ...23 Understanding Supplies Status...
HP Color LaserJet 2550 series - User Guide
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... color LaserJet 1550•2550 series HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide-Contains instructions to look for more information Several references are available for installing the printer accessories and supplies. Accessory and supplies installation guides-These guides provide step-by -step instructions for installing and setting up the printer Getting started guide-Provides step-by -step instructions for use with an HP Jetdirect print server. Quick access to printer information User guide links ● Printer parts ● Control panel features ● Problem solving Where to configure...
... color LaserJet 1550•2550 series HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide-Contains instructions to look for more information Several references are available for installing the printer accessories and supplies. Accessory and supplies installation guides-These guides provide step-by -step instructions for installing and setting up the printer Getting started guide-Provides step-by -step instructions for use with an HP Jetdirect print server. Quick access to printer information User guide links ● Printer parts ● Control panel features ● Problem solving Where to configure...
HP Color LaserJet 2550 series - User Guide
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... HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer. The printer provides parallel and universal serial bus (USB) ports for connecting to a network. ● Memory. This model comes standard with a 64-megabyte (MB) random access memory (RAM). ● Expandability. The printer can print up to a 10/100Base-T network. HP color LaserJet 2550L The HP color LaserJet 2550L printer is available in black and white, A4-size pages up to install optional tray 3.) See Supported media weights and sizes for connecting to 19 ppm, and it prints letter/A4-size pages at 5 percent coverage. The printer...
... HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer. The printer provides parallel and universal serial bus (USB) ports for connecting to a network. ● Memory. This model comes standard with a 64-megabyte (MB) random access memory (RAM). ● Expandability. The printer can print up to a 10/100Base-T network. HP color LaserJet 2550L The HP color LaserJet 2550L printer is available in black and white, A4-size pages up to install optional tray 3.) See Supported media weights and sizes for connecting to 19 ppm, and it prints letter/A4-size pages at 5 percent coverage. The printer...
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...(500-sheet tray) for letterand A4-size paper. (Optional tray 2 must be installed in order to the rear output door. ● Manual two-sided printing (duplexing). Use the rear output door (face up) for most jobs, including transparencies. Feature Flexible paper handling Printer driver features PostScript® (PS) level 3 emulation language and fonts Automatic language-switching Interface connections HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer ● Adjustable tray 1 (multipurpose tray) for letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media, postcards, glossy paper, HP LaserJet...
...(500-sheet tray) for letterand A4-size paper. (Optional tray 2 must be installed in order to the rear output door. ● Manual two-sided printing (duplexing). Use the rear output door (face up) for most jobs, including transparencies. Feature Flexible paper handling Printer driver features PostScript® (PS) level 3 emulation language and fonts Automatic language-switching Interface connections HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer ● Adjustable tray 1 (multipurpose tray) for letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media, postcards, glossy paper, HP LaserJet...
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.... ● Print cartridges and the imaging drum can be installed and removed by using one hand. ● All doors and covers can be opened by using manual duplexing saves paper. See Printing multiple pages on one page on both sides (duplexing manually). ● A Supplies Status page with 64 MB of Memory Enhancement technology (MEt). For HP supplies only. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Authentication for energy efficiency. The HP color LaserJet 2550Ln and 2550n printers include an HP Jetdirect internal print server. ● All common network protocols...
.... ● Print cartridges and the imaging drum can be installed and removed by using one hand. ● All doors and covers can be opened by using manual duplexing saves paper. See Printing multiple pages on one page on both sides (duplexing manually). ● A Supplies Status page with 64 MB of Memory Enhancement technology (MEt). For HP supplies only. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Authentication for energy efficiency. The HP color LaserJet 2550Ln and 2550n printers include an HP Jetdirect internal print server. ● All common network protocols...
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For labels, heavy paper, or other settings that are controlled through the printer driver. (The printer driver is the best location for jobs that you use to send print jobs to letter. Set the tray 1 size to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. Click the Configure tab. Change settings as envelopes, the Attention light blinks until you change settings on a pop-up menus. On the File menu, click Print. From the Printing menu, click Change Setup. To set the tray 1 size, open . You can vary; this is...
For labels, heavy paper, or other settings that are controlled through the printer driver. (The printer driver is the best location for jobs that you use to send print jobs to letter. Set the tray 1 size to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. Click the Configure tab. Change settings as envelopes, the Attention light blinks until you change settings on a pop-up menus. On the File menu, click Print. From the Printing menu, click Change Setup. To set the tray 1 size, open . You can vary; this is...
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... if you use . Reducing or enlarging Use the Fit to Page option to scale your document to fit on any size of paper that the printer supports. ● Windows: Gain access to Fit to Page settings on the Effects tab in the printer driver. ● Mac OS: Gain access to Quick Sets on the Finishing tab in the Print dialog box. ENWW Controlling print jobs 39 Note Creating and using Windows 2000, you...
... if you use . Reducing or enlarging Use the Fit to Page option to scale your document to fit on any size of paper that the printer supports. ● Windows: Gain access to Fit to Page settings on the Effects tab in the printer driver. ● Mac OS: Gain access to Quick Sets on the Finishing tab in the Print dialog box. ENWW Controlling print jobs 39 Note Creating and using Windows 2000, you...
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... to the HP Web site for various media types. ● System Setup. The most recent error is not available in the HP Toolbox. ● Device Information. View information about the printer usage, warranty, specifications, and support that you click the Device Settings button, a new window opens. View a history of memory installed and whether optional trays are made in the user guide. View and change the print-quality settings. ● Print Modes. Contains the information about the printer's current status. ● Supplies Status. View...
... to the HP Web site for various media types. ● System Setup. The most recent error is not available in the HP Toolbox. ● Device Information. View information about the printer usage, warranty, specifications, and support that you click the Device Settings button, a new window opens. View a history of memory installed and whether optional trays are made in the user guide. View and change the print-quality settings. ● Print Modes. Contains the information about the printer's current status. ● Supplies Status. View...
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... menu in the Print dialog box. However, in some situations, you might want to print a color document in grayscale (black and shades of your printer-driver online Help. Print in Grayscale Selecting the Print in Grayscale option from the printer driver prints a document in Grayscale is useful for color documents. This option is selected, the printer goes into monochrome mode. For more information, see your color output. Note Manual color options Use the Manual color adjustment to adjust the Color...
... menu in the Print dialog box. However, in some situations, you might want to print a color document in grayscale (black and shades of your printer-driver online Help. Print in Grayscale Selecting the Print in Grayscale option from the printer driver prints a document in Grayscale is useful for color documents. This option is selected, the printer goes into monochrome mode. For more information, see your color output. Note Manual color options Use the Manual color adjustment to adjust the Color...
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... started guide. To check and order using the HP Toolbox, in a dark, dry location away from its useful life. Note CAUTION ENWW If the printer is connected to the network, you can set HP Toolbox to notify you can order supplies through your local HP dealer, by telephone, or online. To check status and order using HP Web Jetadmin In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer device. The lights also indicate when a non-HP print cartridge is low or...
... started guide. To check and order using the HP Toolbox, in a dark, dry location away from its useful life. Note CAUTION ENWW If the printer is connected to the network, you can set HP Toolbox to notify you can order supplies through your local HP dealer, by telephone, or online. To check status and order using HP Web Jetadmin In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer device. The lights also indicate when a non-HP print cartridge is low or...
HP Color LaserJet 2550 series - User Guide
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... make the printer select from the wrong tray. Contact HP Customer Care to Settings, and click Printers. Using the HP Toolbox, change the Type or Size setting for laser printers. Printer does not pull paper from tray 1. To set incorrectly. Click the Configure tab or the Device Settings tab. Select the correct tray as follows: Windows: Click Start, point to order parts. Mac OS X: (OS 9.x setup might be worn. Click Installable Options, and select correct tray. To order, see Loading optional tray 2 or Loading optional tray 3. Turn...
... make the printer select from the wrong tray. Contact HP Customer Care to Settings, and click Printers. Using the HP Toolbox, change the Type or Size setting for laser printers. Printer does not pull paper from tray 1. To set incorrectly. Click the Configure tab or the Device Settings tab. Select the correct tray as follows: Windows: Click Start, point to order parts. Mac OS X: (OS 9.x setup might be worn. Click Installable Options, and select correct tray. To order, see Loading optional tray 2 or Loading optional tray 3. Turn...
HP Color LaserJet 2550 series - User Guide
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... sheet as it . Finally, try a print job that the HP color LaserJet 2550 printer is installed correctly. If the page prints, then the problem is loose or defective. Uninstall and reinstall the printer driver. If you know works. The control panel lights do not indicate low or empty status for the missing color and make have blank pages. If you think that the font DIMM is on light media, the Type setting might not Remove the print cartridge for non-HP print cartridges. The printer is installed, make...
... sheet as it . Finally, try a print job that the HP color LaserJet 2550 printer is installed correctly. If the page prints, then the problem is loose or defective. Uninstall and reinstall the printer driver. If you know works. The control panel lights do not indicate low or empty status for the missing color and make have blank pages. If you think that the font DIMM is on light media, the Type setting might not Remove the print cartridge for non-HP print cartridges. The printer is installed, make...
HP Color LaserJet 2550 series - User Guide
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...; A print cartridge might be improperly installed. Return the color setting to see if a print cartridge is low and replace it if necessary. See Print-media specifications. ● You are using a non-HP cartridge, none of these sources will receive no indication. ● Print cartridges might be low. Check the printer control panel, print a Supplies Status page, or view the HP Toolbox to Automatic. See Changing the color settings. ● Make sure that is printing inconsistently and reinstall it. 116 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Missing...
...; A print cartridge might be improperly installed. Return the color setting to see if a print cartridge is low and replace it if necessary. See Print-media specifications. ● You are using a non-HP cartridge, none of these sources will receive no indication. ● Print cartridges might be low. Check the printer control panel, print a Supplies Status page, or view the HP Toolbox to Automatic. See Changing the color settings. ● Make sure that is printing inconsistently and reinstall it. 116 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Missing...
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... 115 Black cartridge empty or missing, light messages 93 life expectancy 68 low 92 non-HP 94 part number 120 status light 24, 92 See also cartridges Black Only option 65 blank pages, troubleshooting 80 ENWW blinking lights accessory error messages 98 consumables status messages 92 printer status messages 96 printer status secondary messages 98 both sides, printing on 48 browser requirements 55 buttons, control panel 23 C cables connecting 9 part numbers 122 troubleshooting 79 calibrating printer 72 Cancel Job button 24, 50 capacity output bins 41 cardstock printing on 41, 46 specifications 21...
... 115 Black cartridge empty or missing, light messages 93 life expectancy 68 low 92 non-HP 94 part number 120 status light 24, 92 See also cartridges Black Only option 65 blank pages, troubleshooting 80 ENWW blinking lights accessory error messages 98 consumables status messages 92 printer status messages 96 printer status secondary messages 98 both sides, printing on 48 browser requirements 55 buttons, control panel 23 C cables connecting 9 part numbers 122 troubleshooting 79 calibrating printer 72 Cancel Job button 24, 50 capacity output bins 41 cardstock printing on 41, 46 specifications 21...
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See rear output door faded print 107 FCC statements 140 features color 62 drivers 36 printer 4 film, transparency. environmental features 141 paper specifications 18 printer specifications 138 EPS files, troubleshooting 84 error messages accessory 98 consumables status lights 92 Macintosh 89 printer status 95 secondary, printer status 98 expansion, memory 148 Explorer, versions supported 55 Express Exchange, HP 133 extended warranty 132, 143 F face down bin. See print cartridges input trays features 7 included 4 jams, clearing 100 loading 28 locating 9 media supported 21 part numbers 123 ...
See rear output door faded print 107 FCC statements 140 features color 62 drivers 36 printer 4 film, transparency. environmental features 141 paper specifications 18 printer specifications 138 EPS files, troubleshooting 84 error messages accessory 98 consumables status lights 92 Macintosh 89 printer status 95 secondary, printer status 98 expansion, memory 148 Explorer, versions supported 55 Express Exchange, HP 133 extended warranty 132, 143 F face down bin. See print cartridges input trays features 7 included 4 jams, clearing 100 loading 28 locating 9 media supported 21 part numbers 123 ...
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... Check error 89 lines, troubleshooting 108 LINUX support 11 158 Index loading media tray 1 28 tray 2 29 tray 3 31 loose toner, troubleshooting 110 M Macintosh driver features 36 features supported 11 printing from 34 problems, troubleshooting 83 settings 36 software features 14 uninstalling software 15 Magenta cartridge empty or missing, light messages 93 life expectancy 68 low 92 non-HP 94 part number 120 status light 24, 92 See also cartridges mailing labels output path 41 printing 43 specifications 20, 21 maintenance agreements 132, 143 replacing print cartridges 68 Manual color options...
... Check error 89 lines, troubleshooting 108 LINUX support 11 158 Index loading media tray 1 28 tray 2 29 tray 3 31 loose toner, troubleshooting 110 M Macintosh driver features 36 features supported 11 printing from 34 problems, troubleshooting 83 settings 36 software features 14 uninstalling software 15 Magenta cartridge empty or missing, light messages 93 life expectancy 68 low 92 non-HP 94 part number 120 status light 24, 92 See also cartridges mailing labels output path 41 printing 43 specifications 20, 21 maintenance agreements 132, 143 replacing print cartridges 68 Manual color options...
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...sized 37, 46 first page, different 40 HP, ordering 124 jams 99 letterhead 47 loading trays 28 long 28 output options 41 selecting 17 specifications 17 tray 1, types supported 21 troubleshooting 104 paper input trays features 7 included 4 jams, clearing 100 loading 28 locating 9 media supported 21 part numbers 123 selecting 33, 37 troubleshooting 78 paper output bins features 7 jams, clearing 102 locating 9 selecting 41 troubleshooting curl 80 parallel cables, ordering 122 parallel port connecting to 9 locating 9 type included 7 parts part numbers 120 user replaceable 126 paused printing 25 PCL...
...sized 37, 46 first page, different 40 HP, ordering 124 jams 99 letterhead 47 loading trays 28 long 28 output options 41 selecting 17 specifications 17 tray 1, types supported 21 troubleshooting 104 paper input trays features 7 included 4 jams, clearing 100 loading 28 locating 9 media supported 21 part numbers 123 selecting 33, 37 troubleshooting 78 paper output bins features 7 jams, clearing 102 locating 9 selecting 41 troubleshooting curl 80 parallel cables, ordering 122 parallel port connecting to 9 locating 9 type included 7 parts part numbers 120 user replaceable 126 paused printing 25 PCL...
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... secondary messages accessory errors 98 printer status lights 98 separation pad, ordering 126 servers information page, printing 52 part numbers 122 troubleshooting 76 service agreements 132, 143 errors 97 HP Express Exchange 133 information form 136 part numbers 120 repacking printer 134 settings changing 12, 35 color 64 restoring defaults 40 saving 39 shipping printer 134 size, printer 137 sizes, media custom 37, 46 selecting trays 33 skew, troubleshooting 112 slanted pages 112 slow printing, troubleshooting 77 smeared toner, troubleshooting 109 Smooth halftone option 64 software downloading...
... secondary messages accessory errors 98 printer status lights 98 separation pad, ordering 126 servers information page, printing 52 part numbers 122 troubleshooting 76 service agreements 132, 143 errors 97 HP Express Exchange 133 information form 136 part numbers 120 repacking printer 134 settings changing 12, 35 color 64 restoring defaults 40 saving 39 shipping printer 134 size, printer 137 sizes, media custom 37, 46 selecting trays 33 skew, troubleshooting 112 slanted pages 112 slow printing, troubleshooting 77 smeared toner, troubleshooting 109 Smooth halftone option 64 software downloading...
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... also trays tray 3 loading 31 locating 9 part number 123 size specifications 137 troubleshooting 78 See also trays 162 Index trays features 7 included 4 jams, clearing 100 loading 28 locating 9 media supported 21 part numbers 123 selecting 33, 37 troubleshooting 78 troubleshooting accessory errors 98 blank pages 80 calibrating printer 72 checklist 74 color 114 Configuration page, printing 52 consumables status messages 92 control panel messages 91 curl 80, 112 Demo page, printing 52 EPS files 84 faded print 107 fonts 82, 84 jams 99 Limit Check errors 89 lines 108 Macintosh problems 83 media...
... also trays tray 3 loading 31 locating 9 part number 123 size specifications 137 troubleshooting 78 See also trays 162 Index trays features 7 included 4 jams, clearing 100 loading 28 locating 9 media supported 21 part numbers 123 selecting 33, 37 troubleshooting 78 troubleshooting accessory errors 98 blank pages 80 calibrating printer 72 checklist 74 color 114 Configuration page, printing 52 consumables status messages 92 control panel messages 91 curl 80, 112 Demo page, printing 52 EPS files 84 faded print 107 fonts 82, 84 jams 99 Limit Check errors 89 lines 108 Macintosh problems 83 media...