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... /clj5550_software for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. For service for your computer or when it is a suite of the problem. Extended Service: 1-800-446-0522 HP toolbox To check the printer status and settings and to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected...
... /clj5550_software for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. For service for your computer or when it is a suite of the problem. Extended Service: 1-800-446-0522 HP toolbox To check the printer status and settings and to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected...
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...Color Using color ...124 Paper selection ...124 HP ImageREt 3600 ...124 Best image printing ...124 Color options ...124 sRGB ...125 Printing in four-colors (CMYK 125 Managing printer color options 126 Print in Grayscale ...126 Automatic or manual color adjustment 126 Matching colors ...128 PANTONE®* color matching 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet... 146 8 Problemsolving Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Factors affecting printer performance 151 Troubleshooting information pages 152 Paper path test page ......
...Color Using color ...124 Paper selection ...124 HP ImageREt 3600 ...124 Best image printing ...124 Color options ...124 sRGB ...125 Printing in four-colors (CMYK 125 Managing printer color options 126 Print in Grayscale ...126 Automatic or manual color adjustment 126 Matching colors ...128 PANTONE®* color matching 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet... 146 8 Problemsolving Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Factors affecting printer performance 151 Troubleshooting information pages 152 Paper path test page ......
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Color LaserJet Image Fuser Kit and Image Transfer Kit Limited Warranty Statement 258 HP maintenance agreements 259 On-site service agreements 259 Appendix D Printer specifications Electrical specifications ...262 Acoustic emissions1, 2 ...263 Environmental specifications 264 Appendix E ...266 Energy consumption ...266 Paper use ...266 Plastics ...266 HP LaserJet Printing Supplies 266 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information 267 Recycled paper ...267 x ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 230 Print quality problems associated with paper 230 Overhead transparency ...
Color LaserJet Image Fuser Kit and Image Transfer Kit Limited Warranty Statement 258 HP maintenance agreements 259 On-site service agreements 259 Appendix D Printer specifications Electrical specifications ...262 Acoustic emissions1, 2 ...263 Environmental specifications 264 Appendix E ...266 Energy consumption ...266 Paper use ...266 Plastics ...266 HP LaserJet Printing Supplies 266 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information 267 Recycled paper ...267 x ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 230 Print quality problems associated with paper 230 Overhead transparency ...
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...-ROM that are available from within printer drivers. ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. Accessory and Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. Available on printer options that came with the printer. This guide is located on using and troubleshooting the printer. To view a Help file, access the...
...-ROM that are available from within printer drivers. ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. Accessory and Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. Available on printer options that came with the printer. This guide is located on using and troubleshooting the printer. To view a Help file, access the...
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Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
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...HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printer). ● Graphic display on control panel. ● Enhanced Help with hard drives). ● Fonts and forms. ● 80 internal fonts available for A4 size paper and up to provide printer status and alerts, configure printer settings, view documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal printer information pages. ● HP PCL 6. ● HP.... For more information on printer features, see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550, HP Color LaserJet 5550n, and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn models contain 128 MB SDRAM...
...HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printer). ● Graphic display on control panel. ● Enhanced Help with hard drives). ● Fonts and forms. ● 80 internal fonts available for A4 size paper and up to provide printer status and alerts, configure printer settings, view documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal printer information pages. ● HP PCL 6. ● HP.... For more information on printer features, see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550, HP Color LaserJet 5550n, and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn models contain 128 MB SDRAM...
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...applications are summarized below. You must have performed a complete software installation before using the HP Toolbox. ENWW Printer software 25 With the HP embedded Web server, you to view printer and network card status and manage printing functions from your computer or when it is ..., see Using the embedded Web server. Features The HP embedded Web server allows you can do the following tasks: ● check the printer status ● view troubleshooting information ● view online documentation ● print internal printer pages ● receive pop-up status messages ●...
...applications are summarized below. You must have performed a complete software installation before using the HP Toolbox. ENWW Printer software 25 With the HP embedded Web server, you to view printer and network card status and manage printing functions from your computer or when it is ..., see Using the embedded Web server. Features The HP embedded Web server allows you can do the following tasks: ● check the printer status ● view troubleshooting information ● view online documentation ● print internal printer pages ● receive pop-up status messages ●...
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DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH SENSORS PAPER PATH TEST MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST PRINT/STOP TEST 40 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH SENSORS PAPER PATH TEST MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST PRINT/STOP TEST 40 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
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... The diagnostics menu allows you to run tests that can help you to remove a print cartridge to help troubleshoot any print quality problems. This item allows you identify and solve problems with the printer. This item is the source of the problem. This item will help determine which cartridge is useful for...
... The diagnostics menu allows you to run tests that can help you to remove a print cartridge to help troubleshoot any print quality problems. This item allows you identify and solve problems with the printer. This item is the source of the problem. This item will help determine which cartridge is useful for...
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...) ● Linux (Red Hat and SuSE) ● Internet printing For a summary of network interfaces available to place the printer anywhere on which provides network managers with remote printer management and troubleshooting through the control panel, the printer installation software, or with an HP Jetdirect print server, Queue Server mode provides improved printing performance over Remote...
...) ● Linux (Red Hat and SuSE) ● Internet printing For a summary of network interfaces available to place the printer anywhere on which provides network managers with remote printer management and troubleshooting through the control panel, the printer installation software, or with an HP Jetdirect print server, Queue Server mode provides improved printing performance over Remote...
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... values, see Menu hierarchy. Press to verify installation of these values can print pages that give details about the printer and its current configuration. Configuration page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to select PRINT MENU MAP. Press to store the menu map near the...
... values, see Menu hierarchy. Press to verify installation of these values can print pages that give details about the printer and its current configuration. Configuration page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to select PRINT MENU MAP. Press to store the menu map near the...
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...printer is directly connected to the site associated with the link. You do not have to have Internet access to go to your computer. Note Note To view HP Toolbox On the Start menu, select Programs, select HP Color LaserJet 5550, and then select HP LaserJet toolbox. The HP... systems HP Toolbox is automatically installed as part of the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings (access device Web page settings). ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. ● Print internal printer information ...
...printer is directly connected to the site associated with the link. You do not have to have Internet access to go to your computer. Note Note To view HP Toolbox On the Start menu, select Programs, select HP Color LaserJet 5550, and then select HP LaserJet toolbox. The HP... systems HP Toolbox is automatically installed as part of the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings (access device Web page settings). ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. ● Print internal printer information ...
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... such as the percent of toner remaining in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP website for the printer, such as the Supplies Status page, the Demo page, and Menu Map. HP Toolbox sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ●...
... such as the percent of toner remaining in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP website for the printer, such as the Supplies Status page, the Demo page, and Menu Map. HP Toolbox sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ●...
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... Tray 3, 4, or 5 ● Color printing problems ● Printing black instead of paper jams ● Clearing paper jams ● Media-handling problems ● Printer feeds multiple sheets ● Printer feeds incorrect page size ● Printer pulls from incorrect tray ● Media... to select the printer from the computer ● Printer control panel problems ● Control panel settings work incorrectly ● Unable to do if problems arise with your printer. The following topics are covered: ● Basic troubleshooting checklist ● Troubleshooting information pages ●...
... Tray 3, 4, or 5 ● Color printing problems ● Printing black instead of paper jams ● Clearing paper jams ● Media-handling problems ● Printer feeds multiple sheets ● Printer feeds incorrect page size ● Printer pulls from incorrect tray ● Media... to select the printer from the computer ● Printer control panel problems ● Control panel settings work incorrectly ● Unable to do if problems arise with your printer. The following topics are covered: ● Basic troubleshooting checklist ● Troubleshooting information pages ●...
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● Incorrect shade ● Missing color ● Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge ● Printed colors do not match screen colors ● Incorrect printer output ● Incorrect fonts are printed ● Unable to print all characters in a symbol set ● ... change system selections through software ● Unable to select a font from the software ● Unable to select colors from the software ● Printer driver does not recognize Tray 3, 4, or 5 in the duplex printing accessory ● Print quality troubleshooting 150 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW
● Incorrect shade ● Missing color ● Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge ● Printed colors do not match screen colors ● Incorrect printer output ● Incorrect fonts are printed ● Unable to print all characters in a symbol set ● ... change system selections through software ● Unable to select a font from the software ● Unable to select colors from the software ● Printer driver does not recognize Tray 3, 4, or 5 in the duplex printing accessory ● Print quality troubleshooting 150 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW
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...per minute (ppm). Among these is maximum printer speed, measured in this guide, see the start guide for this checklist may help identify the cause of the printer, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. ENWW Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Other factors include: ● the... complexity and size of graphics ● the printer I/O configuration (network versus parallel) ● the speed of...
...per minute (ppm). Among these is maximum printer speed, measured in this guide, see the start guide for this checklist may help identify the cause of the printer, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. ENWW Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Other factors include: ● the... complexity and size of graphics ● the printer I/O configuration (network versus parallel) ● the speed of...
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...Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to step 12. To set registration values for Tray 2, go to highlight SET REGISTRATION. 7. Troubleshooting information pages From the printer control panel, you want to highlight a tray. 152 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Press to the Ready state after printing the paper path...path test page is Tray 2. The default SOURCE is useful for each tray. 1. Press to be printed on the display until the printer finishes the paper path test. Setting the registration also allows the image to select PAPER PATH TEST. Press MENU to highlight PAPER PATH...
...Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to step 12. To set registration values for Tray 2, go to highlight SET REGISTRATION. 7. Troubleshooting information pages From the printer control panel, you want to highlight a tray. 152 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Press to the Ready state after printing the paper path...path test page is Tray 2. The default SOURCE is useful for each tray. 1. Press to be printed on the display until the printer finishes the paper path test. Setting the registration also allows the image to select PAPER PATH TEST. Press MENU to highlight PAPER PATH...
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...2. Press MENU to select DIAGNOSTICS. 4. After selecting the tray, the printer control panel returns to highlight PRINT TEST PAGE. 13. Press to the SET REGISTRATION menu. 12. 11. ENWW Troubleshooting information pages 153 Press to the Ready state after printing the event log.... The printer returns to highlight DIAGNOSTICS. 3. Event log The event log lists the printer events, including printer jams, service errors, and other printer conditions. 1.
...2. Press MENU to select DIAGNOSTICS. 4. After selecting the tray, the printer control panel returns to highlight PRINT TEST PAGE. 13. Press to the SET REGISTRATION menu. 12. 11. ENWW Troubleshooting information pages 153 Press to the Ready state after printing the event log.... The printer returns to highlight DIAGNOSTICS. 3. Event log The event log lists the printer events, including printer jams, service errors, and other printer conditions. 1.
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...No action necessary. Follow the instructions on the printed pages. Follow the instructions on the printed pages. The printer will return to the online Ready state when the page is completed. No action necessary. No action necessary. ... printer will return to continue printing. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action Please wait The printer is generating the event log No action necessary. Powersave on The printer is generating the print quality troubleshooting pages. PQ troubleshooting The printer...
...No action necessary. Follow the instructions on the printed pages. Follow the instructions on the printed pages. The printer will return to the online Ready state when the page is completed. No action necessary. No action necessary. ... printer will return to continue printing. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action Please wait The printer is generating the event log No action necessary. Powersave on The printer is generating the print quality troubleshooting pages. PQ troubleshooting The printer...
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... CONFIGURE DEVICE. Press to reprint jammed pages. During the recovery process, the printer may reprint several good pages that allows you to set whether the printer should attempt to troubleshoot paper jams in the printer. Be sure to enter the MENUS. 2. To disable paper jam recovery 1....optional Tray 4 or optional Tray 5) 1 top cover area 2 duplex path 3 paper path 4 input path 5 trays Paper jam recovery This printer automatically provides paper jam recovery, a feature that were printed before the paper jam occurred. Press MENU to remove any duplicated pages. Paper jams Use...
... CONFIGURE DEVICE. Press to reprint jammed pages. During the recovery process, the printer may reprint several good pages that allows you to set whether the printer should attempt to troubleshoot paper jams in the printer. Be sure to enter the MENUS. 2. To disable paper jam recovery 1....optional Tray 4 or optional Tray 5) 1 top cover area 2 duplex path 3 paper path 4 input path 5 trays Paper jam recovery This printer automatically provides paper jam recovery, a feature that were printed before the paper jam occurred. Press MENU to remove any duplicated pages. Paper jams Use...