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...-Packard limited warranty statement 255 Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums 257 HP's Premium Protection Warranty. 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...
...-Packard limited warranty statement 255 Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums 257 HP's Premium Protection Warranty. 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...
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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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Sets the period of jobs stored on or turn on the hard drive at 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. Performs all...
Sets the period of jobs stored on or turn on the hard drive at 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. Performs all...
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...HIGH SPEED ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Possible values are installed. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to select the I/O timeout in slot 1, 2, or 3. Submenu that a new transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. The default for ADVANCED FUNCTIONS is ON Allows you to ...reset factory settings, disable and enable PowerSave, and update the printer after new supplies are : TCP/IP IPX/SPX APPLETALK DLC/LLC ...
...HIGH SPEED ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Possible values are installed. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to select the I/O timeout in slot 1, 2, or 3. Submenu that a new transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. The default for ADVANCED FUNCTIONS is ON Allows you to ...reset factory settings, disable and enable PowerSave, and update the printer after new supplies are : TCP/IP IPX/SPX APPLETALK DLC/LLC ...
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... Supplies and accessories for selecting and using different print media. It is designed for Inkjet printers. ● Do not use many types of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. Using paper that can use paper that is possible that has been fed through a photocopier. ●... damage: ● Do not use paper with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. 78 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW Use only transparencies that are printing solid patterns. HP produces a selection of paper that is embossed or...
... Supplies and accessories for selecting and using different print media. It is designed for Inkjet printers. ● Do not use many types of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. Using paper that can use paper that is possible that has been fed through a photocopier. ●... damage: ● Do not use paper with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. 78 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW Use only transparencies that are printing solid patterns. HP produces a selection of paper that is embossed or...
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... The supplies status page illustrates the remaining life for each size of page coverage for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser To print the supplies status page: 1. Press to select PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. This page ...INFORMATION. 3. USAGE PAGE appears on the display until the printer finishes printing the configuration page. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. The message Printing... Usage page The usage page lists a page count for each color. 1. Press to select INFORMATION. 4. Press to the ...
... The supplies status page illustrates the remaining life for each size of page coverage for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser To print the supplies status page: 1. Press to select PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. This page ...INFORMATION. 3. USAGE PAGE appears on the display until the printer finishes printing the configuration page. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. The message Printing... Usage page The usage page lists a page count for each color. 1. Press to select INFORMATION. 4. Press to the ...
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... The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for more information, see hp toolbox and Using the embedded Web server. Print cartridge life expectancy The life...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 12,000...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...
... The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for more information, see hp toolbox and Using the embedded Web server. Print cartridge life expectancy The life...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 12,000...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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... by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. ENWW Replacing supplies 139 Use of non-HP products may cause problems requiring service that is required above and in this printer. The notification to order supplies allows ample time to order new supplies before they need ...to be located on installing supplies, see more information at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. CAUTION Supply item locations 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit...
... by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. ENWW Replacing supplies 139 Use of non-HP products may cause problems requiring service that is required above and in this printer. The notification to order supplies allows ample time to order new supplies before they need ...to be located on installing supplies, see more information at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. CAUTION Supply item locations 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit...
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...the cartridge removed? ● Were recently installed supply items (image fuser kit, image transfer kit) installed correctly? Among these is maximum printer speed, measured in this guide, see the start guide for this printer. ENWW Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Was the pull tab on the ...control panel? ● Was a genuine HP supply installed? ● Were recently replaced print cartridges installed correctly? Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are using ● the amount of the printer, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Other factors that affect printing ...
...the cartridge removed? ● Were recently installed supply items (image fuser kit, image transfer kit) installed correctly? Among these is maximum printer speed, measured in this guide, see the start guide for this printer. ENWW Basic troubleshooting checklist 151 Was the pull tab on the ...control panel? ● Was a genuine HP supply installed? ● Were recently replaced print cartridges installed correctly? Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are using ● the amount of the printer, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Other factors that affect printing ...
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...inadequate line voltage, or a problem with 51.2Y PRINTER ERROR To continue turn off and then back on . 4. If the message persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. ... an error, or a laser error has occured. Cyan 2 - Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press alternates with the fuser. 51.2Y PRINTER ERROR For help press A fuser error has occurred. 1. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in...
...inadequate line voltage, or a problem with 51.2Y PRINTER ERROR To continue turn off and then back on . 4. If the message persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. ... an error, or a laser error has occured. Cyan 2 - Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press alternates with the fuser. 51.2Y PRINTER ERROR For help press A fuser error has occurred. 1. A high fuser temperature error has occurred in...
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...printer control panel. 2. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then back on . ENWW Control panel messages 163 Note This message might also appear if the fuser...printer off and then back on . 3. Clearing paper path The printer jammed or detected misplaced paper when turned on . 4. No action necessary. The printer...printer back on . DISK FILE SYSTEM IS FULL To clear press alternates with Ready To print last page press The printer... The printer received a PJL file system command that the fuser is missing...jammed pages automatically. The printer will exit the MENUS ...
...printer control panel. 2. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then back on . ENWW Control panel messages 163 Note This message might also appear if the fuser...printer off and then back on . 3. Clearing paper path The printer jammed or detected misplaced paper when turned on . 4. No action necessary. The printer...printer back on . DISK FILE SYSTEM IS FULL To clear press alternates with Ready To print last page press The printer... The printer received a PJL file system command that the fuser is missing...jammed pages automatically. The printer will exit the MENUS ...
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... gauge will not be shown. Obtain the part number for the fuser kit. 3. Order the fuser kit. To continue printing, press . CAUTION Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is not covered under HP warranty. Press to view help for the message. 2. Obtain the...of any refilled cartridge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. The printer has detected that is near end of pages indicated. alternates with Ready The fuser is not made by HP. Estimated pages remaining is also available from the embedded Web server. Printing will...
... gauge will not be shown. Obtain the part number for the fuser kit. 3. Order the fuser kit. To continue printing, press . CAUTION Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is not covered under HP warranty. Press to view help for the message. 2. Obtain the...of any refilled cartridge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. The printer has detected that is near end of pages indicated. alternates with Ready The fuser is not made by HP. Estimated pages remaining is also available from the embedded Web server. Printing will...
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...See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW See Using the embedded Web server for more information. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press alternates with thumb screws. ● Close the top cover. ● Supplies ordering information is also available from the... Open the top cover and image transfer unit. To continue printing, press . 3. Loosen the blue thumb screws. 3. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press The fuser kit has reached the end of its life. CAUTION The image transfer unit can be easily damaged. ● Remove the identified...
...See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW See Using the embedded Web server for more information. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press alternates with thumb screws. ● Close the top cover. ● Supplies ordering information is also available from the... Open the top cover and image transfer unit. To continue printing, press . 3. Loosen the blue thumb screws. 3. REPLACE FUSER KIT For help press The fuser kit has reached the end of its life. CAUTION The image transfer unit can be easily damaged. ● Remove the identified...
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If the fuser or transfer kit is also available from the embedded Web server. Press to ...Press to step through the instructions. 5. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Close the front and top covers. 6. REPLACE SUPPLIES To continue press The supplies gauge will display the consumption ... will continue using black toner only. Multiple supplies are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in color. Press and to view help press The transfer unit is also available from the embedded Web server...
If the fuser or transfer kit is also available from the embedded Web server. Press to ...Press to step through the instructions. 5. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Close the front and top covers. 6. REPLACE SUPPLIES To continue press The supplies gauge will display the consumption ... will continue using black toner only. Multiple supplies are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in color. Press and to view help press The transfer unit is also available from the embedded Web server...
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...and sizes. A supply item is installed incorrectly, causing repeated jams. Verify that meets HP specifications. Input tray guides are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that has been previously through a printer or copier. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it...common causes of paper jams and suggested solutions for more information. Use only media that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are correctly installed. printed on or copied. Press media down in the input tray so it over. Wait until the page completely ...
...and sizes. A supply item is installed incorrectly, causing repeated jams. Verify that meets HP specifications. Input tray guides are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that has been previously through a printer or copier. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it...common causes of paper jams and suggested solutions for more information. Use only media that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are correctly installed. printed on or copied. Press media down in the input tray so it over. Wait until the page completely ...
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Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in these areas. Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in the areas indicated below. Jammed paper Crumpled paper in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195
Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in these areas. Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in the areas indicated below. Jammed paper Crumpled paper in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195
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...the top cover. 2. Do not touch the fuser. The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°F). WARNING! Jam in the top cover Do not touch the fuser. Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 196 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Firmly pull forward ...on the two green levers to cool before touching the fuser. 1. The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°...
...the top cover. 2. Do not touch the fuser. The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°F). WARNING! Jam in the top cover Do not touch the fuser. Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 196 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Firmly pull forward ...on the two green levers to cool before touching the fuser. 1. The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°...
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Open the fuser cover and pull up . 4. CAUTION 3. Grasp the paper by both corners to pull the media straight up to remove any paper that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. WARNING! If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser. Be sure to remove it has cooled. Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. ENWW Clearing paper jams 197
Open the fuser cover and pull up . 4. CAUTION 3. Grasp the paper by both corners to pull the media straight up to remove any paper that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. WARNING! If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser. Be sure to remove it has cooled. Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. ENWW Clearing paper jams 197
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... Problemsolving ENWW If the paper is wrapped around the roller, it . Pulling up on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it is damaged, print quality problems may result. 7. Grasp the front cover and pull down . Note If ...the paper is important to remove it is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down . 6. Grasp the green handles on the transfer unit and ...
... Problemsolving ENWW If the paper is wrapped around the roller, it . Pulling up on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it is damaged, print quality problems may result. 7. Grasp the front cover and pull down . Note If ...the paper is important to remove it is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down . 6. Grasp the green handles on the transfer unit and ...
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Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199 8. Close the top cover. 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. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199 8. Close the top cover. Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9.