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...in the box with the printer. Call: 1-800-538-8787 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-3154 (Canada). 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. For the telephone ...hour access to information using a modem or Internet connection: World Wide Web URL: for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers, updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages. ISPE helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve computing and printing ...
...in the box with the printer. Call: 1-800-538-8787 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-3154 (Canada). 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. For the telephone ...hour access to information using a modem or Internet connection: World Wide Web URL: for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers, updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages. ISPE helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve computing and printing ...
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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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... Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 This guide is located on printer options that came with the printer's optional accessories and consumables, for installing the printer's accessories and consumables. To view a Help file...
... Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 This guide is located on printer options that came with the printer's optional accessories and consumables, for installing the printer's accessories and consumables. To view a Help file...
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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. Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
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... alerts, configure printer settings, view documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal printer information pages. ● HP PCL 6. ● HP PCL 5c. ● PostScript 3 emulation. ● Automatic language switching. ● Direct PDF support. ● XHTML support. ● Job storage. For more information, see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550, HP Color LaserJet 5550n, and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn models contain 128...
... alerts, configure printer settings, view documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal printer information pages. ● HP PCL 6. ● HP PCL 5c. ● PostScript 3 emulation. ● Automatic language switching. ● Direct PDF support. ● XHTML support. ● Job storage. For more information, see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550, HP Color LaserJet 5550n, and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn models contain 128...
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You must have performed a complete software installation before using the HP Toolbox. These programs are available for Windows and Macintosh OS users, as well as for the following tasks: ● check the printer status ● view troubleshooting information ● view online documentation ● print internal printer pages ● receive pop-up status messages ● access...
You must have performed a complete software installation before using the HP Toolbox. These programs are available for Windows and Macintosh OS users, as well as for the following tasks: ● check the printer status ● view troubleshooting information ● view online documentation ● print internal printer pages ● receive pop-up status messages ● access...
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... item PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH TEST PAPER PATH SENSORS MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST Description This item will print an event log that will display the last 50 entries in the printer event log, starting with the most recent. This...to run tests that can help determine which cartridge is useful for testing the paper handling features of the printer, such as the configuration of the trays. This item will help troubleshoot any print quality problems. This item allows you to remove a print cartridge to help you to determine ...
... item PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH TEST PAPER PATH SENSORS MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST Description This item will print an event log that will display the last 50 entries in the printer event log, starting with the most recent. This...to run tests that can help determine which cartridge is useful for testing the paper handling features of the printer, such as the configuration of the trays. This item will help troubleshoot any print quality problems. This item allows you to remove a print cartridge to help you to determine ...
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... or EIO network cards are printing from a network. Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration This printer comes equipped with remote printer management and troubleshooting through HP Web Jetadmin software. EIO network cards can be performed by allowing you to connect a printer directly to place the printer anywhere on which provides network managers with three enhanced input/output (EIO) slots.
... or EIO network cards are printing from a network. Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration This printer comes equipped with remote printer management and troubleshooting through HP Web Jetadmin software. EIO network cards can be performed by allowing you to connect a printer directly to place the printer anywhere on which provides network managers with three enhanced input/output (EIO) slots.
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... page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to highlight INFORMATION. 3. Press to select PRINT CONFIGURATION. 112 Chapter 5 Managing the printer ENWW Press to highlight PRINT CONFIGURATION. 5. Printer information pages From the printer control panel, you can be overridden from the printer driver or software application.) For a complete list...
... page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to highlight INFORMATION. 3. Press to select PRINT CONFIGURATION. 112 Chapter 5 Managing the printer ENWW Press to highlight PRINT CONFIGURATION. 5. Printer information pages From the printer control panel, you can be overridden from the printer driver or software application.) For a complete list...
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...HP Toolbox when the printer is a Web application that you can also view the HP Toolbox by clicking the system tray icon or the desktop icon. 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... ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings (access device Web page settings). ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. ● Print internal printer information pages. ● Receive pop-up status messages. The HP Toolbox opens in the ...
...HP Toolbox when the printer is a Web application that you can also view the HP Toolbox by clicking the system tray icon or the desktop icon. 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... ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings (access device Web page settings). ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. ● Print internal printer information pages. ● Receive pop-up status messages. The HP Toolbox opens in the ...
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... first opened the HP Toolbox, you correct a problem with the current print cartridges. View printer status information. This page will indicate printer conditions such as a paper jam or an empty tray. This page also has links to order supplies and to change printer settings. Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab provides links to various printer troubleshooting information, such as...
... first opened the HP Toolbox, you correct a problem with the current print cartridges. View printer status information. This page will indicate printer conditions such as a paper jam or an empty tray. This page also has links to order supplies and to change printer settings. Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab provides links to various printer troubleshooting information, such as...
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... troubleshooting checklist ● Troubleshooting information pages ● Control panel message types ● Control panel messages ● Paper jams ● Common causes of color 149 Problemsolving ENWW This chapter describes what to select Tray 3, 4, or 5 ● Color printing problems ● Printing black instead of paper jams ● Clearing paper jams ● Media-handling problems ● Printer...
... troubleshooting checklist ● Troubleshooting information pages ● Control panel message types ● Control panel messages ● Paper jams ● Common causes of color 149 Problemsolving ENWW This chapter describes what to select Tray 3, 4, or 5 ● Color printing problems ● Printing black instead of paper jams ● Clearing paper jams ● Media-handling problems ● Printer...
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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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... correctly? Other factors that affect printing speed include the use of the printer, see the start guide for this guide, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. ENWW Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are using ● the amount of printer memory installed ● the network operating system and configuration (if applicable...
... correctly? Other factors that affect printing speed include the use of the printer, see the start guide for this guide, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. ENWW Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are using ● the amount of printer memory installed ● the network operating system and configuration (if applicable...
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...2. The message Performing... The default SOURCE is centered. Press to select PAPER PATH TEST. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. The printer returns to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to the Ready state after printing the paper path test page. Otherwise, proceed to enter... Perform the registration procedure for each tray. 1. Press to highlight SET REGISTRATION. 7. Press to select SOURCE. 10. Troubleshooting information pages From the printer control panel, you want to test by specifying a SOURCE. You can define the paper path you can print pages ...
...2. The message Performing... The default SOURCE is centered. Press to select PAPER PATH TEST. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. The printer returns to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to the Ready state after printing the paper path test page. Otherwise, proceed to enter... Perform the registration procedure for each tray. 1. Press to highlight SET REGISTRATION. 7. Press to select SOURCE. 10. Troubleshooting information pages From the printer control panel, you want to test by specifying a SOURCE. You can define the paper path you can print pages ...
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.... 5. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. The printer returns to select PRINT TEST PAGE. 14. ENWW Troubleshooting information pages 153 Press to the Ready state after printing the event log. The message Printing... Event log The event log lists the printer events, including printer jams, service errors, and other printer conditions. 1. EVENT LOG appears on the...
.... 5. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. The printer returns to select PRINT TEST PAGE. 14. ENWW Troubleshooting information pages 153 Press to the Ready state after printing the event log. The message Printing... Event log The event log lists the printer events, including printer jams, service errors, and other printer conditions. 1. EVENT LOG appears on the...
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... the Ready state when the page is completed. No action necessary. FONT LIST The printer is generating the print quality troubleshooting pages. Printing... Printing... PQ troubleshooting The printer is generating either the PCL or PS personality typeface list. The printer will return to the Ready state when the pages are printed. Follow the instructions on...
... the Ready state when the page is completed. No action necessary. FONT LIST The printer is generating the print quality troubleshooting pages. Printing... Printing... PQ troubleshooting The printer is generating either the PCL or PS personality typeface list. The printer will return to the Ready state when the pages are printed. Follow the instructions on...
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... the MENUS. 2. Press MENU 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 highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. Press to automatically reprint jammed pages. Paper jams 181... 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. Be sure to troubleshoot paper jams in the printer. Paper jams Use this illustration to remove any duplicated pages.
... the MENUS. 2. Press MENU 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 highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. Press to automatically reprint jammed pages. Paper jams 181... 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. Be sure to troubleshoot paper jams in the printer. Paper jams Use this illustration to remove any duplicated pages.
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...specifications for HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide ordering information. See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Note For more information about color quality problems, see Printer information pages to learn how to print a configuration page. A non-HP cartridge ... You are using a genuine HP print cartridge. See Periodic cleaning. Color printing problems Printing black instead of grayscale or monochrome mode in the software application or printer driver, see Print quality troubleshooting. No color appears on the configuration page....
...specifications for HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide ordering information. See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Note For more information about color quality problems, see Printer information pages to learn how to print a configuration page. A non-HP cartridge ... You are using a genuine HP print cartridge. See Periodic cleaning. Color printing problems Printing black instead of grayscale or monochrome mode in the software application or printer driver, see Print quality troubleshooting. No color appears on the configuration page....