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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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For more information, see Calibrating the printer. 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. The default is... you to make changes to either turn on the hard drive at the printer. The COLOR RET menu item allows the user to general printer configuration default settings such as PowerSave Time, printer personality (language), and jam recovery. Sets the period of jobs stored on...
For more information, see Calibrating the printer. 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. The default is... you to make changes to either turn on the hard drive at the printer. The COLOR RET menu item allows the user to general printer configuration default settings such as PowerSave Time, printer personality (language), and jam recovery. Sets the period of jobs stored on...
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...to configure EIO devices installed in seconds. Menu item I /O timeout in slot 1, 2, or 3. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to enable or disable the bidirectional parallel communication. Allows you to select the I /O TIMEOUT PARALLEL INPUT EIO X (Where ...5 - 300 HIGH SPEED ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Possible values are installed. Allows you to inform the printer that allows access to factory defaults. Submenu that a new transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. ENWW Configure device menu 49 Resets menu The resets menu allows you...
...to configure EIO devices installed in seconds. Menu item I /O timeout in slot 1, 2, or 3. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to enable or disable the bidirectional parallel communication. Allows you to select the I /O TIMEOUT PARALLEL INPUT EIO X (Where ...5 - 300 HIGH SPEED ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Possible values are installed. Allows you to inform the printer that allows access to factory defaults. Submenu that a new transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. ENWW Configure device menu 49 Resets menu The resets menu allows you...
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...temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. See Supplies and accessories for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. 78 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW It is too rough. ● Do not use paper with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers. ● ...in temperature and humidity). To download a copy of the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide go to avoid The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer can handle many types of paper and other low temperature printers. This service is not designed for example, extremes in ...
...temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. See Supplies and accessories for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. 78 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW It is too rough. ● Do not use paper with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers. ● ...in temperature and humidity). To download a copy of the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide go to avoid The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer can handle many types of paper and other low temperature printers. This service is not designed for example, extremes in ...
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... the average percentage of page coverage for those devices. Press to select PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. If the printer is configured with EIO cards (for example, an HP Jetdirect print server) or an optional hard drive, an additional configuration page will not show the remaining life ... page The usage page lists a page count for each size of the two printing methods for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser To print the supplies status page: 1. Press to the Ready state after printing the configuration page. Press to...
... the average percentage of page coverage for those devices. Press to select PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. If the printer is configured with EIO cards (for example, an HP Jetdirect print server) or an optional hard drive, an additional configuration page will not show the remaining life ... page The usage page lists a page count for each size of the two printing methods for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser To print the supplies status page: 1. Press to the Ready state after printing the configuration page. Press to...
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... Using the embedded Web server. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause actual results to http://www.hp.com/supplies/clj5550. Item Printer message Page count Approximate time period1 Color cartridges REPLACE BLACK CARTRIDGE REPLACE CARTRIDGE 13,000 pages2 12,000 pages2 3.25 months 3 months Image ...120,000 pages 40 months Image 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. For more than a few minutes...
... Using the embedded Web server. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause actual results to http://www.hp.com/supplies/clj5550. Item Printer message Page count Approximate time period1 Color cartridges REPLACE BLACK CARTRIDGE REPLACE CARTRIDGE 13,000 pages2 12,000 pages2 3.25 months 3 months Image ...120,000 pages 40 months Image 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. For more than a few minutes...
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... following guidelines in mind when setting up the printer. ● Sufficient space is not covered by labeling and blue plastic handles. For instructions on a flat, sturdy surface. ENWW Replacing supplies 139 CAUTION Supply item locations 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit Supply replacement ...by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. Hewlett-Packard recommends the use genuine HP supplies, the printer automatically notifies you connect, select Solve a Problem. Use of non-HP products may cause problems requiring service that is required above and in the front ...
... following guidelines in mind when setting up the printer. ● Sufficient space is not covered by labeling and blue plastic handles. For instructions on a flat, sturdy surface. ENWW Replacing supplies 139 CAUTION Supply item locations 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit Supply replacement ...by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. Hewlett-Packard recommends the use genuine HP supplies, the printer automatically notifies you connect, select Solve a Problem. Use of non-HP products may cause problems requiring service that is required above and in the front ...
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...), printer processing time, and download time. Other factors include: ● the complexity and size of graphics ● the printer ...printer, this checklist may help identify the cause of the problem. ● Is the printer connected to power? ● Is the printer on? ● Is the printer... in pages per minute (ppm). Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are using ● the amount of printer...installation and setup of the printer, see the start guide for this guide, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Was...
...), printer processing time, and download time. Other factors include: ● the complexity and size of graphics ● the printer ...printer, this checklist may help identify the cause of the problem. ● Is the printer connected to power? ● Is the printer on? ● Is the printer... in pages per minute (ppm). Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are using ● the amount of printer...installation and setup of the printer, see the start guide for this guide, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Was...
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...and is correctly seated. 3. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the main thermistor. 50.4 - If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 50.2 - ENWW...to continue. Turn the printer off and then back on . 2. Otherwise: 1. Turn the printer on Either a beam detects an error, or a laser error has occured. Cyan 2 - Magenta 3 - A low fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. 50.9 - A low fuser temperature error has occurred...
...and is correctly seated. 3. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the main thermistor. 50.4 - If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 50.2 - ENWW...to continue. Turn the printer off and then back on . 2. Otherwise: 1. Turn the printer on Either a beam detects an error, or a laser error has occured. Cyan 2 - Magenta 3 - A low fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. 50.9 - A low fuser temperature error has occurred...
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.... 1. To clear the message, press the key. 3. The printer will exit the MENUS once the event log has been cleared. Note This message might also appear if the fuser is currently deleting the stored job. Use the HP Web Jetadmin software to a non-existent directory). If the message ...persists, turn the printer off and then back on . 4. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then back on the file...
.... 1. To clear the message, press the key. 3. The printer will exit the MENUS once the event log has been cleared. Note This message might also appear if the fuser is currently deleting the stored job. Use the HP Web Jetadmin software to a non-existent directory). If the message ...persists, turn the printer off and then back on . 4. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then back on the file...
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...alternates with Ready The fuser is not made by HP. To continue printing, press . CAUTION Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is ready and will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. Obtain the part number for the fuser kit. 3. See .... Press to be shown. The printer is currently installed. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action NON HP SUPPLY DETECTED The supplies gauge will continue for the estimated number of pages indicated. Order the fuser kit. alternates with Ready The supplies...
...alternates with Ready The fuser is not made by HP. To continue printing, press . CAUTION Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is ready and will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. Obtain the part number for the fuser kit. 3. See .... Press to be shown. The printer is currently installed. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action NON HP SUPPLY DETECTED The supplies gauge will continue for the estimated number of pages indicated. Order the fuser kit. alternates with Ready The supplies...
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... supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of its life. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press alternates with thumb screws. 5. Install a new fuser unit and secure with REPLACE FUSER KIT To continue press The fuser is nearing the end of its useful life and the SUPPLIES LOW... 3. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Loosen the blue thumb screws. 3. Order the fuser kit. 2. To replace the fuser kit, perform the following steps: ● Open the top cover and image transfer unit. See Using the embedded Web server for more...
... supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of its life. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press alternates with thumb screws. 5. Install a new fuser unit and secure with REPLACE FUSER KIT To continue press The fuser is nearing the end of its useful life and the SUPPLIES LOW... 3. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Loosen the blue thumb screws. 3. Order the fuser kit. 2. To replace the fuser kit, perform the following steps: ● Open the top cover and image transfer unit. See Using the embedded Web server for more...
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... cover. 2. If the supplies affected are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in color. Press and to highlight the specific supply that has a problem. 3. Multiple supplies ...always stops. 1. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Close the front and top covers. 6. See Using the embedded Web server for more information... TRANSFER KIT For help for the supply. 4. ENWW Control panel messages 175 If the fuser or transfer kit is at the end of print cartridges. REPLACE SUPPLIES To continue press ...
... cover. 2. If the supplies affected are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in color. Press and to highlight the specific supply that has a problem. 3. Multiple supplies ...always stops. 1. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Close the front and top covers. 6. See Using the embedded Web server for more information... TRANSFER KIT For help for the supply. 4. ENWW Control panel messages 175 If the fuser or transfer kit is at the end of print cartridges. REPLACE SUPPLIES To continue press ...
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...of paper jams and suggested solutions for resolving them. You might skew. Check the printer control panel for more information. Cause Solution Print media does not meet HP-recommended media specifications. When duplexing, the print media is in place without bending it... Verify that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are correctly installed. A supply item is perforated or embossed. You are not adjusted correctly. Print media is loaded incorrectly. Printer supply items have reached the end of the document is removed ...
...of paper jams and suggested solutions for resolving them. You might skew. Check the printer control panel for more information. Cause Solution Print media does not meet HP-recommended media specifications. When duplexing, the print media is in place without bending it... Verify that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are correctly installed. A supply item is perforated or embossed. You are not adjusted correctly. Print media is loaded incorrectly. Printer supply items have reached the end of the document is removed ...
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Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195 Jammed paper Crumpled paper in the areas indicated below. Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in these areas.
Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195 Jammed paper Crumpled paper in the areas indicated below. Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in these areas.
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... 190°C (374°F). It is 190°C (374°F). Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to disengage the fuser rollers. Do not touch the fuser. Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 196 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Using the side handles, open the top cover. 2. Firmly pull forward...
... 190°C (374°F). It is 190°C (374°F). Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to disengage the fuser rollers. Do not touch the fuser. Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 196 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Using the side handles, open the top cover. 2. Firmly pull forward...
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Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. WARNING! If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser. Open the fuser cover and pull up . 4. 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. CAUTION 3. Be sure to pull the media straight up to remove it has cooled.
Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. WARNING! If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser. Open the fuser cover and pull up . 4. 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. CAUTION 3. Be sure to pull the media straight up to remove it has cooled.
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CAUTION Do not place anything on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it has cooled. Note If the paper is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down . 5. If the...
CAUTION Do not place anything on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it has cooled. Note If the paper is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down . 5. If the...
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Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9. 8. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199 Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. Close the top cover.
Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9. 8. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199 Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. Close the top cover.