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... for more information 2 Printer configurations ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550 ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550n 5 HP Color LaserJet 5550dn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn 7 HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn 8 Printer features ...10 Walk around ...12 Printer software ...13 Software features ...13 Printer drivers ...14 Software for Macintosh computers 17 Installing the printing system software 18 Uninstalling the software 23 Software for networks ...23 Utilities ...24 Print media specifications ...27 Supported paper weights and sizes 27...
... for more information 2 Printer configurations ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550 ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550n 5 HP Color LaserJet 5550dn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn 7 HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn 8 Printer features ...10 Walk around ...12 Printer software ...13 Software features ...13 Printer drivers ...14 Software for Macintosh computers 17 Installing the printing system software 18 Uninstalling the software 23 Software for networks ...23 Utilities ...24 Print media specifications ...27 Supported paper weights and sizes 27...
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... DDR, plus 32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. 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, 32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board, and an additional open DIMM slot...
... DDR, plus 32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. 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, 32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board, and an additional open DIMM slot...
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... supply-ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts). For more information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● 250-sheet face-down output bin. ● Printer hard drive, which provides storage for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ●...
... supply-ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts). For more information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● 250-sheet face-down output bin. ● Printer hard drive, which provides storage for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ●...
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...can be useful when printing on media with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the printer. Print media specifications For optimum results, use conventional 75 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (20 to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Verify that the paper is of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles... 13, A6, JISB6, Statement, #10 envelope, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, B5 Envelope, Monarch Envelope. (Tray 1 has no automatically detectable standard sizes.) Plain paper Light paper Weight or thickness Capacity 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to 23 lb bond) 60 to 74 g/m2 (16 to 19 lb bond) 100 sheets (75 g/m2...
...can be useful when printing on media with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the printer. Print media specifications For optimum results, use conventional 75 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (20 to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Verify that the paper is of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles... 13, A6, JISB6, Statement, #10 envelope, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, B5 Envelope, Monarch Envelope. (Tray 1 has no automatically detectable standard sizes.) Plain paper Light paper Weight or thickness Capacity 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to 23 lb bond) 60 to 74 g/m2 (16 to 19 lb bond) 100 sheets (75 g/m2...
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... standard sizes of paper that the printer can be fed through the paper path, but most drivers only support 306 mm maximum width. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Automatically detectable standard sizes... information about loading standard, non-detectable size paper, see Configuring input trays. Note Tray 1 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 1 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Intermediate paper 90 to 104 g/m2 (24 to 27 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Heavy paper ...
... standard sizes of paper that the printer can be fed through the paper path, but most drivers only support 306 mm maximum width. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Automatically detectable standard sizes... information about loading standard, non-detectable size paper, see Configuring input trays. Note Tray 1 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 1 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Intermediate paper 90 to 104 g/m2 (24 to 27 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Heavy paper ...
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...A4, A4-Rotated, Legal, Executive, A3, 11x17, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS) 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb bond) 1 The printer automatically prints on weights above the maximum value noted in these papers. See Two-sided (duplex) printing for printing from Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 is allowed, but the ...performance cannot be manually duplexed. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Maximum size (unless 297 by 431 mm otherwise noted) (11.69 by 17 in) Plain paper 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to...
...A4, A4-Rotated, Legal, Executive, A3, 11x17, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS) 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb bond) 1 The printer automatically prints on weights above the maximum value noted in these papers. See Two-sided (duplex) printing for printing from Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 is allowed, but the ...performance cannot be manually duplexed. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Maximum size (unless 297 by 431 mm otherwise noted) (11.69 by 17 in) Plain paper 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to...
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Allows you to configure the media type for Tray 1. The default setting is ANY SIZE. If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you to configure input trays by the guides in the tray to custom. Allows you print for Tray 1 to a setting ... TRAY 1 SIZE TRAY 1 TYPE TRAY SIZE N = 2, 3, 4, or 5 TRAY TYPE N = 2, 3, 4, or 5 Value Description A list of available types appears. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types. A list of available types appears. It is important to correctly configure the trays with this menu before...
Allows you to configure the media type for Tray 1. The default setting is ANY SIZE. If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you to configure input trays by the guides in the tray to custom. Allows you print for Tray 1 to a setting ... TRAY 1 SIZE TRAY 1 TYPE TRAY SIZE N = 2, 3, 4, or 5 TRAY TYPE N = 2, 3, 4, or 5 Value Description A list of available types appears. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types. A list of available types appears. It is important to correctly configure the trays with this menu before...
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... is usually left empty and is used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you use different types or sizes of paper. You can also configure the trays from Tray 1 first when the print job does not specify another tray. The printer will pull paper from your computer by accessing ... or cassette mode. Configuring input trays Note Note Note The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer allows you use two-sided printing (duplex), be sure that the paper loaded meets the specifications for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the ...
... is usually left empty and is used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you use different types or sizes of paper. You can also configure the trays from Tray 1 first when the print job does not specify another tray. The printer will pull paper from your computer by accessing ... or cassette mode. Configuring input trays Note Note Note The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer allows you use two-sided printing (duplex), be sure that the paper loaded meets the specifications for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the ...
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... select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser Paper 3. For the best print quality, always verify that is not used . Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. ENWW Printing on the transparency can...weights up to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. To print on the printer control panel and the media type selected in the paper tray. 2. Oils from a tray that is configured for use the following guidelines: ● Handle transparencies using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper with this printer...
... select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser Paper 3. For the best print quality, always verify that is not used . Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. ENWW Printing on the transparency can...weights up to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. To print on the printer control panel and the media type selected in the paper tray. 2. Oils from a tray that is configured for use the following guidelines: ● Handle transparencies using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper with this printer...
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... 1 to the left, and the short edge feeding into Tray 1. ● The weight rating of envelopes should not exceed 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond). ● Envelopes ... ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as the media type, or print from Tray 1. Note Note Colored paper ● Colored paper should be of the same high quality as ... trays for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use High Gloss Laser Paper (Q2420A) with the flap on envelopes and help prevent printer jams: ● Do not load more information. ● Use the control...
... 1 to the left, and the short edge feeding into Tray 1. ● The weight rating of envelopes should not exceed 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond). ● Envelopes ... ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as the media type, or print from Tray 1. Note Note Colored paper ● Colored paper should be of the same high quality as ... trays for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use High Gloss Laser Paper (Q2420A) with the flap on envelopes and help prevent printer jams: ● Do not load more information. ● Use the control...
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...printer. See Configuring input trays. See Configuring input trays. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer.... Heavy paper The following guidelines: ● Use Tray 1 for this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to return the printer back to LABELS in the printer... control panel. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause printer...material can also cause damage to printer components. ● Do not...use the printer control panel to ...
...printer. See Configuring input trays. See Configuring input trays. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer.... Heavy paper The following guidelines: ● Use Tray 1 for this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to return the printer back to LABELS in the printer... control panel. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause printer...material can also cause damage to printer components. ● Do not...use the printer control panel to ...
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... Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5. Press to change settings for two-sided printing through your software application or printer driver does not allow you to highlight DUPLEX. 6. ● For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight media. ● When duplexing preprinted media such as letterhead or forms, load the paper the...
... Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5. Press to change settings for two-sided printing through your software application or printer driver does not allow you to highlight DUPLEX. 6. ● For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight media. ● When duplexing preprinted media such as letterhead or forms, load the paper the...
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.... (For instructions, see the online Help for portrait orientation. Manual two-sided (duplex) printing Printing on which you will appear. See Accessing the printer drivers. 2. Select the appropriate size and type. 4. The default binding option is set the value. 9. The Print on the long edge when...is to set up checkbox. 6. The default binding setting is useful for paper sizes or weights that are not supported for automatic duplexing (for Windows 98 and NT 4.0 systems that the printer driver is the typical calendar binding. To change to bind on Both Sides instructions will ...
.... (For instructions, see the online Help for portrait orientation. Manual two-sided (duplex) printing Printing on which you will appear. See Accessing the printer drivers. 2. Select the appropriate size and type. 4. The default binding option is set the value. 9. The Print on the long edge when...is to set up checkbox. 6. The default binding setting is useful for paper sizes or weights that are not supported for automatic duplexing (for Windows 98 and NT 4.0 systems that the printer driver is the typical calendar binding. To change to bind on Both Sides instructions will ...
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...that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that meets HP specifications. You are correctly installed. Press media down in the output bin before removing it settles into the output bin. When duplexing,...sheets from the tray. Use only media that has been previously through a printer or copier. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it . Reset the printer. Wait until the page completely settles in place without bending it over. ...
...that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that meets HP specifications. You are correctly installed. Press media down in the output bin before removing it settles into the output bin. When duplexing,...sheets from the tray. Use only media that has been previously through a printer or copier. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it . Reset the printer. Wait until the page completely settles in place without bending it over. ...
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... for which can cause media to access the printer drivers, see Supported paper weights and sizes. The media size is configured. Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine the media size for this printer, see Accessing the printer drivers. The guides in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. For ordering information, see...
... for which can cause media to access the printer drivers, see Supported paper weights and sizes. The media size is configured. Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine the media size for this printer, see Accessing the printer drivers. The guides in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. For ordering information, see...
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...not configured correctly for the input tray. Use the printer control panel to configure the tray to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Verify that meets the HP media specifications for Tray 1. Do not exceed the ...maximum stack height for this printer. For more than 200 sheets of glossy...
...not configured correctly for the input tray. Use the printer control panel to configure the tray to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Verify that meets the HP media specifications for Tray 1. Do not exceed the ...maximum stack height for this printer. For more than 200 sheets of glossy...
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... support the envelopes being used was not configured for duplex printing. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. You are curled or damaged. Media used . Solution Use only media that meets the HP media specifications for envelopes. Verify that the media is configured for the media, see...
... support the envelopes being used was not configured for duplex printing. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. You are curled or damaged. Media used . Solution Use only media that meets the HP media specifications for envelopes. Verify that the media is configured for the media, see...
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...; The paper you are using are not designed for HP Color LaserJet printers. ● If the color is off and the printer control panel displays the 41.5 UNEXPECTED TYPE IN TRAY X LOAD TRAY X error, the OHT sensor might be dirty. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. ● The transparencies...
...; The paper you are using are not designed for HP Color LaserJet printers. ● If the color is off and the printer control panel displays the 41.5 UNEXPECTED TYPE IN TRAY X LOAD TRAY X error, the OHT sensor might be dirty. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. ● The transparencies...
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...first page to help isolate the defect to a particular component. Color fade in all colors ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Calibrate the printer. Vertical lines ● Print the Print Quality Troubleshooting Pages (...help isolate the defect to a particular component. Misaligned colors ● Request a FULL CALIBRATE NOW using the printer control panel (see Print quality troubleshooting). ● Verify that the media does not exceed the maximum weight supported (see Print media specifications). ENWW Horizontal lines ...
...first page to help isolate the defect to a particular component. Color fade in all colors ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Calibrate the printer. Vertical lines ● Print the Print Quality Troubleshooting Pages (...help isolate the defect to a particular component. Misaligned colors ● Request a FULL CALIBRATE NOW using the printer control panel (see Print quality troubleshooting). ● Verify that the media does not exceed the maximum weight supported (see Print media specifications). ENWW Horizontal lines ...
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Printer specifications Physical dimensions Product Height HP Color LaserJet 5550 640 mm (25.2 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550n and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, with optional Tray 3 and stand 833 mm (32.8 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn with optional Trays 2 and 3 and stand 965 mm (38 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn with optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 and ...stand 1097 mm (43.2 in) Depth 704 mm (27.7 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) Width 577 mm (22.7 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) Weight...
Printer specifications Physical dimensions Product Height HP Color LaserJet 5550 640 mm (25.2 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550n and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, with optional Tray 3 and stand 833 mm (32.8 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn with optional Trays 2 and 3 and stand 965 mm (38 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn with optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 and ...stand 1097 mm (43.2 in) Depth 704 mm (27.7 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) Width 577 mm (22.7 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) Weight...