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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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...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. For more information see the Hewlett-Packard website at http://www.hp...paper. ● Also prints on transparencies and glossy paper. These printer models contain two 200-pin SODIMM slots that support 128 or 256 MB of RAM. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn models contain 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, ...
...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. For more information see the Hewlett-Packard website at http://www.hp...paper. ● Also prints on transparencies and glossy paper. These printer models contain two 200-pin SODIMM slots that support 128 or 256 MB of RAM. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn models contain 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, ...
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... paper sizes from 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) up to 297 x 432 mm (11.6 x 17 inches); For more information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. standard on toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● No-shake cartridge design. ●...
... paper sizes from 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) up to 297 x 432 mm (11.6 x 17 inches); For more information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. standard on toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● No-shake cartridge design. ●...
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...● To order supplies worldwide, go to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. ● To order accessories, go to http://www.hp.com/go/accessories. ● For additional information about supported media weights and sizes, go to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Print media specifications For optimum results, use..., such as LTR-R and A4-R. Short-edge feed can be useful when printing on media with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the printer. Tray 1 paper sizes and types Tray 1 Dimensions Minimum size (unless 76 by 127 mm otherwise noted) (3 by 5 in) Maximum size (...
...● To order supplies worldwide, go to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. ● To order accessories, go to http://www.hp.com/go/accessories. ● For additional information about supported media weights and sizes, go to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Print media specifications For optimum results, use..., such as LTR-R and A4-R. Short-edge feed can be useful when printing on media with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the printer. Tray 1 paper sizes and types Tray 1 Dimensions Minimum size (unless 76 by 127 mm otherwise noted) (3 by 5 in) Maximum size (...
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... the 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: Letter... by 127 mm (3 by 5 in Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5. 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 105 to 119...
... the 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: Letter... by 127 mm (3 by 5 in Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5. 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 105 to 119...
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... the wide variation in this table can be manually duplexed. ENWW Print media specifications 29 However, automatic twosided printing on paper weights up to 32 lb bond) 1 The printer automatically prints on weights above the maximum value noted in these papers. Manual two-sided (duplex) printing. Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing)1 Automatic two...
... the wide variation in this table can be manually duplexed. ENWW Print media specifications 29 However, automatic twosided printing on paper weights up to 32 lb bond) 1 The printer automatically prints on weights above the maximum value noted in these papers. Manual two-sided (duplex) printing. Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing)1 Automatic two...
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... list of available sizes. See Supported paper weights and sizes for the first time. To use a custom size, move the switch in the tray. A list of available sizes appears. The default 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 to configure the media size for size = ANY SIZE and type = ANY TYPE. A list of available types appears. See Supported paper weights and sizes for Tray 1....
... list of available sizes. See Supported paper weights and sizes for the first time. To use a custom size, move the switch in the tray. A list of available sizes appears. The default 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 to configure the media size for size = ANY SIZE and type = ANY TYPE. A list of available types appears. See Supported paper weights and sizes for Tray 1....
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... Tray 1 to first mode or cassette mode. The instructions below are to configure the trays at the printer control panel. CAUTION Loading Tray 1 for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the tray after the prompt appears. This setting is..., and is not configured to match the print job's settings. You will pull paper from Tray 1 and if Tray 1 is used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you might be loaded with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the tray, on media with special features, such as LTR-R and...
... Tray 1 to first mode or cassette mode. The instructions below are to configure the trays at the printer control panel. CAUTION Loading Tray 1 for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the tray after the prompt appears. This setting is..., and is not configured to match the print job's settings. You will pull paper from Tray 1 and if Tray 1 is used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you might be loaded with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the tray, on media with special features, such as LTR-R and...
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...printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer, print quality may be printed from your fingers deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems. ● Use only overhead transparencies recommended for the input tray being used with this printer. Select Heavy glossy for media weights...selected in the application or printer driver match the type of media loaded in the paper tray. 2. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser Paper 3. Select Glossy for media weights of media. Printing on ...
...printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer, print quality may be printed from your fingers deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems. ● Use only overhead transparencies recommended for the input tray being used with this printer. Select Heavy glossy for media weights...selected in the application or printer driver match the type of media loaded in the paper tray. 2. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser Paper 3. Select Glossy for media weights of media. Printing on ...
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...the envelope 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 should be.... ● Do not use paper with the HP High Gloss (Images) media type setting. ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as the media type, or...Gloss Laser Paper (Q2420A) with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. ● The printer creates colors by printing patterns of dots, overlaying and varying their spacing to produce various colors. ...
...the envelope 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 should be.... ● Do not use paper with the HP High Gloss (Images) media type setting. ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as the media type, or...Gloss Laser Paper (Q2420A) with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. ● The printer creates colors by printing patterns of dots, overlaying and varying their spacing to produce various colors. ...
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...of 190°C (374°F) for 0.1 second. ● Verify that is configured for heavy paper. ● Because this printer. Paper type Heavy Extra heavy Cardstock Paper weight 105-119 g/m2 28-31 lb 120-163 g/m2 32-43 lb 164-200 g/m2 44-53 lb When printing on special..., and excessive mechanical wear. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. See Configuring input trays. When printing labels, use the printer control panel to set the tray's media type to LABELS in the printer control panel. Note CAUTION Labels For printing labels, set the media ...
...of 190°C (374°F) for 0.1 second. ● Verify that is configured for heavy paper. ● Because this printer. Paper type Heavy Extra heavy Cardstock Paper weight 105-119 g/m2 28-31 lb 120-163 g/m2 32-43 lb 164-200 g/m2 44-53 lb When printing on special..., and excessive mechanical wear. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. See Configuring input trays. When printing labels, use the printer control panel to set the tray's media type to LABELS in the printer control panel. Note CAUTION Labels For printing labels, set the media ...
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... applications allow you can adjust these settings through your software application or printer driver. 1. Press MENU to highlight DUPLEX. 6. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. If your software application or printer driver does not allow you to adjust two-sided printing settings, you... printer control panel Changing settings for two-sided printing through the control panel. Place special media face up in Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to select Printing.... 5. ● For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight ...
... applications allow you can adjust these settings through your software application or printer driver. 1. Press MENU to highlight DUPLEX. 6. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. If your software application or printer driver does not allow you to adjust two-sided printing settings, you... printer control panel Changing settings for two-sided printing through the control panel. Place special media face up in Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to select Printing.... 5. ● For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight ...
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... performance. Manual two-sided printing is not supported for paper sizes or weights that do not support automatic two-sided printing. In the printer driver, select Allow Manual Duplex. From the application, open the printer driver. 3. The default binding option is configured to bind on the ... to highlight DUPLEX BINDING. 10. Ensure that use the PS driver. To change to disable two-sided printing. 8. The Print on printer models that are not supported for automatic duplexing (for portrait orientation. Follow the instructions to prevent text from your finished document. Note Note...
... performance. Manual two-sided printing is not supported for paper sizes or weights that do not support automatic two-sided printing. In the printer driver, select Allow Manual Duplex. From the application, open the printer driver. 3. The default binding option is configured to bind on the ... to highlight DUPLEX BINDING. 10. Ensure that use the PS driver. To change to disable two-sided printing. 8. The Print on printer models that are not supported for automatic duplexing (for portrait orientation. Follow the instructions to prevent text from your finished document. Note Note...
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... that has already passed Do not use media that meets HP specifications. Adjust input tray guides so they hold media firmly in the input tray so it . Reset the printer. Replace the media. See Replacing supplies for resolving them. See Supported paper weights and sizes. See Configuring input trays. Print media is not...
... that has already passed Do not use media that meets HP specifications. Adjust input tray guides so they hold media firmly in the input tray so it . Reset the printer. Replace the media. See Replacing supplies for resolving them. See Supported paper weights and sizes. See Configuring input trays. Print media is not...
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... is sticking together. Note Do not fan media. Solution Load the correct size media in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. From the control panel, select the correct size media for this printer. Media does not meet the specifications for Tray 1. The correct size media is being used in... 215 Solution Remove excess media from the input tray. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees or flip it over, and then reload it into the tray. Printer feeds multiple sheets Cause The input tray is not loaded in the input...
... is sticking together. Note Do not fan media. Solution Load the correct size media in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. From the control panel, select the correct size media for this printer. Media does not meet the specifications for Tray 1. The correct size media is being used in... 215 Solution Remove excess media from the input tray. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees or flip it over, and then reload it into the tray. Printer feeds multiple sheets Cause The input tray is not loaded in the input...
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... the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers...printer is selected in other tray. The printer will not use the paper in the software application or printer driver. Do not exceed the maximum stack height for this printer... is in the software or printer driver. The tray containing the...the printer to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer ...selected in the software or printer driver. The USE REQUESTED ... to FIRST in the printer control panel is set...printer driver. See Periodic cleaning. 218 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Verify that meets the HP...
... the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers...printer is selected in other tray. The printer will not use the paper in the software application or printer driver. Do not exceed the maximum stack height for this printer... is in the software or printer driver. The tray containing the...the printer to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer ...selected in the software or printer driver. The USE REQUESTED ... to FIRST in the printer control panel is set...printer driver. See Periodic cleaning. 218 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Verify that meets the HP...
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...Configure the software for duplex printing. Try using different envelopes. Store envelopes in a controlled environment. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Remove media from a fresh, unopened package. Large, solid-filled areas can feed envelopes. ...Do not fan media. Printer will not feed in the printer Cause Envelopes are curled or damaged. Verify that the...
...Configure the software for duplex printing. Try using different envelopes. Store envelopes in a controlled environment. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Remove media from a fresh, unopened package. Large, solid-filled areas can feed envelopes. ...Do not fan media. Printer will not feed in the printer Cause Envelopes are curled or damaged. Verify that the...
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...30 seconds before handling them. ● In the printer driver Paper tab, select Transparency as defects specific to being marked by the paper-handling components. See Periodic cleaning for HP Color LaserJet printers. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The surface of the paper ...is incorrect. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The driver setting is too smooth. If this...
...30 seconds before handling them. ● In the printer driver Paper tab, select Transparency as defects specific to being marked by the paper-handling components. See Periodic cleaning for HP Color LaserJet printers. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The surface of the paper ...is incorrect. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The driver setting is too smooth. If this...
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...; Make sure that the media does not exceed the maximum weight supported (see Print quality troubleshooting) and follow the diagnostic procedure listed on the first page to 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...
...; Make sure that the media does not exceed the maximum weight supported (see Print quality troubleshooting) and follow the diagnostic procedure listed on the first page to 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...
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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...