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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 Regulatory information FCC regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
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 Regulatory information FCC regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
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Walk around The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer. 6 Front view 1 output bin 2 printer control panel 3 top cover 4 Tray 1 (open to use) 5 Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 ...Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 8 Tray 5 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 on/...
Walk around The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer. 6 Front view 1 output bin 2 printer control panel 3 top cover 4 Tray 1 (open to use) 5 Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 ...Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 8 Tray 5 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 on/...
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.... Menu item OPTIMIZE QUICK CALIBRATE NOW Values BACKGROUND TRANSFER TRANSPARENCY FUSER WARM UP MEDIA TYPE RESTORE OPTIMIZE FULL CALIBRATE NOW COLOR RET OFF ON Description Please leave the default settings, unless instructed by the Call Center. For more information, see Calibrating the printer. Sets the period of jobs stored on or turn off...
.... Menu item OPTIMIZE QUICK CALIBRATE NOW Values BACKGROUND TRANSFER TRANSPARENCY FUSER WARM UP MEDIA TYPE RESTORE OPTIMIZE FULL CALIBRATE NOW COLOR RET OFF ON Description Please leave the default settings, unless instructed by the Call Center. For more information, see Calibrating the printer. Sets the period of jobs stored on or turn off...
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... in slot 1, 2, or 3. The default for HIGH SPEED is ON Allows you to factory defaults. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to enable or disable the bidirectional parallel communication. Menu item RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS POWERSAVE RESET SUPPLIES Values OFF ON NEW TRANSFER KIT...transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. ENWW Configure device menu 49 Default is YES. Use these options to select the speed at which the parallel port communicates with the host and to factory default values. Allows you to inform the printer that allows access ...
... in slot 1, 2, or 3. The default for HIGH SPEED is ON Allows you to factory defaults. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to enable or disable the bidirectional parallel communication. Menu item RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS POWERSAVE RESET SUPPLIES Values OFF ON NEW TRANSFER KIT...transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. ENWW Configure device menu 49 Default is YES. Use these options to select the speed at which the parallel port communicates with the host and to factory default values. Allows you to inform the printer that allows access ...
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...requirements specified in large quantities. This may damage the printer In rare circumstances paper can tolerate temperatures of 190°C (374°F) for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. Use only transparencies that does not conform to other... variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control (for Inkjet printers or other low temperature printers. Before purchasing any paper before buying it in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print ...
...requirements specified in large quantities. This may damage the printer In rare circumstances paper can tolerate temperatures of 190°C (374°F) for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. Use only transparencies that does not conform to other... variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control (for Inkjet printers or other low temperature printers. Before purchasing any paper before buying it in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print ...
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...the usage page. The printer returns to select INFORMATION. 4. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. Note Note The message PRINTING STOPPED appears on the display until the printer finishes printing the usage page. ENWW Printer information pages 113 Press ...MENU to select PRINT USAGE PAGE. The message Printing... If the printer is configured with EIO cards (for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser...
...the usage page. The printer returns to select INFORMATION. 4. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. Note Note The message PRINTING STOPPED appears on the display until the printer finishes printing the usage page. ENWW Printer information pages 113 Press ...MENU to select PRINT USAGE PAGE. The message Printing... If the printer is configured with EIO cards (for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser...
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...supplies The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for more information, see hp toolbox and Using the embedded Web server. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 ...and print patterns may cause actual results to vary. Item Printer message Page count Approximate time period1 Color cartridges REPLACE BLACK CARTRIDGE REPLACE CARTRIDGE 13,000 pages2 12,...Fuser kit REPLACE FUSER KIT 150,000 pages 50 months 1 Approximate life is based on 4,000 pages per month. 2 Approximate average A4-/letter-size page count based on usage patterns and the amount of individual colors...
...supplies The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for more information, see hp toolbox and Using the embedded Web server. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 ...and print patterns may cause actual results to vary. Item Printer message Page count Approximate time period1 Color cartridges REPLACE BLACK CARTRIDGE REPLACE CARTRIDGE 13,000 pages2 12,...Fuser kit REPLACE FUSER KIT 150,000 pages 50 months 1 Approximate life is based on 4,000 pages per month. 2 Approximate average A4-/letter-size page count based on usage patterns and the amount of individual colors...
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... 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit Supply replacement guidelines To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following figure illustrates the location of the printer for removing supplies. ● The printer should be replaced. The following guidelines in mind when setting up the printer. ...handles. For instructions on a flat, sturdy surface. Hewlett-Packard recommends the use genuine HP supplies, the printer automatically notifies you connect, select Solve a Problem. Use of HP products in the front of each supply item or see the installation guides provided with...
... 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit Supply replacement guidelines To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following figure illustrates the location of the printer for removing supplies. ● The printer should be replaced. The following guidelines in mind when setting up the printer. ...handles. For instructions on a flat, sturdy surface. Hewlett-Packard recommends the use genuine HP supplies, the printer automatically notifies you connect, select Solve a Problem. Use of HP products in the front of each supply item or see the installation guides provided with...
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... the control panel? ● Was a genuine HP supply installed? ● Were recently replaced print cartridges installed correctly? Other factors include: ● the complexity and size of graphics ● the printer I/O configuration (network versus parallel) ● the...printer memory might resolve memory problems, improve how the printer handles complex graphics, and improve download times, but it takes to printer problems in this guide, see the start guide for this printer. For additional information on the cartridge removed? ● Were recently installed supply items (image fuser...
... the control panel? ● Was a genuine HP supply installed? ● Were recently replaced print cartridges installed correctly? Other factors include: ● the complexity and size of graphics ● the printer I/O configuration (network versus parallel) ● the...printer memory might resolve memory problems, improve how the printer handles complex graphics, and improve download times, but it takes to printer problems in this guide, see the start guide for this printer. For additional information on the cartridge removed? ● Were recently installed supply items (image fuser...
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...the Ready state, but will not make full use of the printer. Turn the printer off then on Either a beam detects an error, or a laser error has occured. ENWW Control panel messages 159 A fuser warm-up service error has occurred. 50.3 - Magenta 3... - If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 50.2 - If the message persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp...
...the Ready state, but will not make full use of the printer. Turn the printer off then on Either a beam detects an error, or a laser error has occured. ENWW Control panel messages 159 A fuser warm-up service error has occurred. 50.3 - Magenta 3... - If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 50.2 - If the message persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp...
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...has been cleared. No action necessary. No action necessary. DISK FILE OPERATION FAILED To clear press alternates with Ready The printer received a PJL file system command that the fuser is attempting to store something on . 3. If the message reappears, there may continue. 1. To clear the message,...drive. Clearing paper path The printer jammed or detected misplaced paper when turned on . 4. Press to delete files from the EIO disk drive, or delete the stored job from the printer control panel. 2. Printing may be closed. Use the HP Web Jetadmin software to continue ...
...has been cleared. No action necessary. No action necessary. DISK FILE OPERATION FAILED To clear press alternates with Ready The printer received a PJL file system command that the fuser is attempting to store something on . 3. If the message reappears, there may continue. 1. To clear the message,...drive. Clearing paper path The printer jammed or detected misplaced paper when turned on . 4. Press to delete files from the EIO disk drive, or delete the stored job from the printer control panel. 2. Printing may be closed. Use the HP Web Jetadmin software to continue ...
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... be shown. ENWW Control panel messages 169 NON HP SUPPLY IN USE alternates with Ready The fuser is not covered under HP warranty. Order a print cartridge Note Supplies ordering information is based upon the historical page coverage of this printer. See Using the embedded Web server for the... message. 2. The printer is ready and will continue until an HP cartridge is installed or the button is not covered under HP warranty. Order the fuser kit. Note Supplies ordering information ...
... be shown. ENWW Control panel messages 169 NON HP SUPPLY IN USE alternates with Ready The fuser is not covered under HP warranty. Order a print cartridge Note Supplies ordering information is based upon the historical page coverage of this printer. See Using the embedded Web server for the... message. 2. The printer is ready and will continue until an HP cartridge is installed or the button is not covered under HP warranty. Order the fuser kit. Note Supplies ordering information ...
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...9679; Install a new print cartridge. ● Close the top and front covers. ● Supplies ordering information is set to STOP. 1. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press alternates with thumb screws. ● Close the top cover. ● Supplies ordering information is set to STOP. 1. Loosen the...See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Open the top cover. 2. Order the fuser kit. 2. Install a new fuser unit and secure with To continue press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of its useful life and the SUPPLIES...
...9679; Install a new print cartridge. ● Close the top and front covers. ● Supplies ordering information is set to STOP. 1. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press alternates with thumb screws. ● Close the top cover. ● Supplies ordering information is set to STOP. 1. Loosen the...See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Open the top cover. 2. Order the fuser kit. 2. Install a new fuser unit and secure with To continue press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of its useful life and the SUPPLIES...
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If the fuser or transfer kit is also available from the embedded Web server...Printing will continue using black toner only. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Install a new transfer unit. 5. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action REPLACE SUPPLIES...the consumption levels of print cartridges. If the supplies affected are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in SYSTEM SETUP is set to highlight the specific supply that has a problem. 3. Supplies...
If the fuser or transfer kit is also available from the embedded Web server...Printing will continue using black toner only. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Install a new transfer unit. 5. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action REPLACE SUPPLIES...the consumption levels of print cartridges. If the supplies affected are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in SYSTEM SETUP is set to highlight the specific supply that has a problem. 3. Supplies...
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...from the tray. You are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are not adjusted correctly. Input tray guides are correctly installed. If media heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb), it . When duplexing, ... jams and suggested solutions for resolving them. Check the printer control panel for more information. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it fits below the tabs, and within the media width guides. Use only media that meets HP specifications. Remove any excess media from Tray 2, 3, ...
...from the tray. You are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are not adjusted correctly. Input tray guides are correctly installed. If media heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb), it . When duplexing, ... jams and suggested solutions for resolving them. Check the printer control panel for more information. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it fits below the tabs, and within the media width guides. Use only media that meets HP specifications. Remove any excess media from Tray 2, 3, ...
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Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195 Jammed paper Crumpled paper in these areas. Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in the areas indicated below.
Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195 Jammed paper Crumpled paper in these areas. Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in the areas indicated below.
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... temperature is 190°C (374°F). Jam in the top cover Do not touch the fuser. Do not touch the fuser. Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 1. It is hot and could cause burns! Firmly pull forward on the two green levers to cool before touching the...
... temperature is 190°C (374°F). Jam in the top cover Do not touch the fuser. Do not touch the fuser. Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 1. It is hot and could cause burns! Firmly pull forward on the two green levers to cool before touching the...
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CAUTION 3. Open the fuser cover and pull up . 4. Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. ENWW Clearing paper jams 197 Grasp the paper by both corners to remove any paper that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. WARNING! Be sure to pull the media straight up to remove it has cooled. If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser.
CAUTION 3. Open the fuser cover and pull up . 4. Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. ENWW Clearing paper jams 197 Grasp the paper by both corners to remove any paper that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. WARNING! Be sure to pull the media straight up to remove it has cooled. If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser.
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CAUTION Do not place anything on the paper to remove it is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down . 6. Note If the paper is open. Pulling up on the ... . Note WARNING! Grasp the front cover and pull down . Grasp the green handles on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it has cooled. If the transfer unit is important to pull down . If the paper tears, make sure that...
CAUTION Do not place anything on the paper to remove it is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down . 6. Note If the paper is open. Pulling up on the ... . Note WARNING! Grasp the front cover and pull down . Grasp the green handles on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it has cooled. If the transfer unit is important to pull down . If the paper tears, make sure that...
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Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. Close the top cover. 8. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199 Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9.
Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. Close the top cover. 8. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199 Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9.