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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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... hard drives). ● Fonts and forms. ● 80 internal fonts available for letter size paper. ● Also prints 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 control panel. ● Enhanced Help with animated graphics. ● Embedded...
... hard drives). ● Fonts and forms. ● 80 internal fonts available for letter size paper. ● Also prints 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 control panel. ● Enhanced Help with animated graphics. ● Embedded...
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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); ENWW Printer features 11 standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550n, HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● USB 1.1 connection. ● HP Web Jetadmin software. ● Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE -1284-C compliant). ● The...
... paper sizes from 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) up to 297 x 432 mm (11.6 x 17 inches); ENWW Printer features 11 standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550n, HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● USB 1.1 connection. ● HP Web Jetadmin software. ● Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE -1284-C compliant). ● The...
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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. Verify that the paper is of cuts,...can be useful when printing on media with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the printer. Long-edge first is free of good quality and is the preferred orientation. Supported paper weights and sizes Letter and A4 sizes can be loaded with special features, such as LTR-R ...
.... ● 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. Verify that the paper is of cuts,...can be useful when printing on media with the long-edge or short-edge leading into the printer. Long-edge first is free of good quality and is the preferred orientation. Supported paper weights and sizes Letter and A4 sizes can be loaded with special features, such as LTR-R ...
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... 1 Paper up to 312 mm wide can automatically detect when loaded in ) Capacity 28 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW The following table lists the standard sizes of paper that the printer can be fed through the paper path, but most drivers only support 306 mm maximum width. For more... information about loading standard, non-detectable size paper, see Configuring input trays. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight...
... 1 Paper up to 312 mm wide can automatically detect when loaded in ) Capacity 28 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW The following table lists the standard sizes of paper that the printer can be fed through the paper path, but most drivers only support 306 mm maximum width. For more... information about loading standard, non-detectable size paper, see Configuring input trays. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight...
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... to 5 mils thick) 1 The use of the supported paper sizes listed for more information. Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing)1 Automatic two-sided Dimensions printing Weight or thickness Capacity Standard size paper, Letter, Letter-Rotated, 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 this table can be guaranteed due to 163 g/m2. ENWW Print media specifications 29 Any of Extra heavy...
... to 5 mils thick) 1 The use of the supported paper sizes listed for more information. Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing)1 Automatic two-sided Dimensions printing Weight or thickness Capacity Standard size paper, Letter, Letter-Rotated, 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 this table can be guaranteed due to 163 g/m2. ENWW Print media specifications 29 Any of Extra heavy...
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If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you to configure the media type for Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available sizes appears. To use a custom size, move the switch in the tray. Allows you might be .... To mimic the settings for first mode, configure Tray 1 for a complete list of available types appears. A list of available types. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types appears. The default setting is ANY SIZE. The default is ANY TYPE. Paper handling menu Note The...
If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you to configure the media type for Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available sizes appears. To use a custom size, move the switch in the tray. Allows you might be .... To mimic the settings for first mode, configure Tray 1 for a complete list of available types appears. A list of available types. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types appears. The default setting is ANY SIZE. The default is ANY TYPE. Paper handling menu Note The...
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...The prompt does not appear if you are to configure the trays at the printer control panel. Short-edge feed is called the rotated orientation, and is configured for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the tray after the ... Size =ANY and Type = ANY. This setting is recommended if you will see Tray X . Configuring input trays Note Note Note The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer allows you to configure input trays by type or size. To avoid jams, never add or remove a tray during printing. 80 Chapter 4...
...The prompt does not appear if you are to configure the trays at the printer control panel. Short-edge feed is called the rotated orientation, and is configured for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the tray after the ... Size =ANY and Type = ANY. This setting is recommended if you will see Tray X . Configuring input trays Note Note Note The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer allows you to configure input trays by type or size. To avoid jams, never add or remove a tray during printing. 80 Chapter 4...
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...HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. ENWW Printing on the printer control panel and the media type selected in the application or printer driver match the type of media. To print on transparencies, use in the tray. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser...select the correct media type for media weights up to work together for glossy paper. Oils from Tray 1. HP products are designed to set the media type to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. If HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper is configured for ...
...HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. ENWW Printing on the printer control panel and the media type selected in the application or printer driver match the type of media. To print on transparencies, use in the tray. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser...select the correct media type for media weights up to work together for glossy paper. Oils from Tray 1. HP products are designed to set the media type to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. If HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper is configured for ...
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... long edge first, face-down with the top of 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 flat. ● Do not use envelopes with ...second without deterioration. ● Do not use High Gloss Laser Paper (Q2420A) with the HP High Gloss (Images) media type setting. ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as photographs or posters, use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. ...
... long edge first, face-down with the top of 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 flat. ● Do not use envelopes with ...second without deterioration. ● Do not use High Gloss Laser Paper (Q2420A) with the HP High Gloss (Images) media type setting. ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as photographs or posters, use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. ...
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.... ● Do not re-feed a sheet of 190°C (374°F) for heavy paper. ● Because this printer. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. Heavy paper The following guidelines: ● Use Tray 1 for paper that is heavier than the media specification recommended for this ...is configured for 0.1 second. ● Verify that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. 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 media 97 In...
.... ● Do not re-feed a sheet of 190°C (374°F) for heavy paper. ● Because this printer. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. Heavy paper The following guidelines: ● Use Tray 1 for paper that is heavier than the media specification recommended for this ...is configured for 0.1 second. ● Verify that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. 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 media 97 In...
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... with rough-textured, heavy-weight media. ● When duplexing preprinted media such as letterhead or forms, load the paper the opposite of that when duplexing simplex. Place special media face up in Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5. If your software application or printer driver does not allow you...one-sided printing.) CAUTION Note Control panel settings for two-sided printing through the printer control panel affects all print jobs. To enable or disable two-sided printing from the printer control panel Changing settings for automatic two-sided printing Many software applications allow you...
... with rough-textured, heavy-weight media. ● When duplexing preprinted media such as letterhead or forms, load the paper the opposite of that when duplexing simplex. Place special media face up in Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5. If your software application or printer driver does not allow you...one-sided printing.) CAUTION Note Control panel settings for two-sided printing through the printer control panel affects all print jobs. To enable or disable two-sided printing from the printer control panel Changing settings for automatic two-sided printing Many software applications allow you...
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.... To change the setting, click the Finishing tab, and select the Flip pages up for portrait orientation. This is useful for paper sizes or weights that are not supported for automatic duplexing (for Windows 98 and NT 4.0 systems that use the PS driver. Manual two-sided printing is the .... Short-edge or tablet binding is set the value. 9. Damaged or previously used paper can be used in the printer driver choose the edge on printer models that the printer driver is to bind on Both Sides instructions will not print blank second sides of the paper in faster performance. Press...
.... To change the setting, click the Finishing tab, and select the Flip pages up for portrait orientation. This is useful for paper sizes or weights that are not supported for automatic duplexing (for Windows 98 and NT 4.0 systems that use the PS driver. Manual two-sided printing is the .... Short-edge or tablet binding is set the value. 9. Damaged or previously used paper can be used in the printer driver choose the edge on printer models that the printer driver is to bind on Both Sides instructions will not print blank second sides of the paper in faster performance. Press...
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...Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5. Input tray guides are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that has been previously through a printer or copier. Adjust input tray guides so they hold media firmly in place without bending it settles into the output bin. Print media is ... and suggested solutions for more information. Cause Solution Print media does not meet HP-recommended media specifications. See Supported paper weights and sizes. printed on or copied. An input tray is removed Reset the printer and print the document again. Press media down in the output bin before...
...Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5. Input tray guides are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that has been previously through a printer or copier. Adjust input tray guides so they hold media firmly in place without bending it settles into the output bin. Print media is ... and suggested solutions for more information. Cause Solution Print media does not meet HP-recommended media specifications. See Supported paper weights and sizes. printed on or copied. An input tray is removed Reset the printer and print the document again. Press media down in the output bin before...
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.... From the control panel, select the correct size media for this printer, see Supported paper weights and sizes. Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine the media size for this printer. Solution Remove excess media from the input tray. Fanning can cause static...the maximum stack height indicator mark. Confirm that the paper stack is configured. The correct size media is not loaded in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. For more information about how to stick together. Verify that meets the specifications outlined in the input tray...
.... From the control panel, select the correct size media for this printer, see Supported paper weights and sizes. Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine the media size for this printer. Solution Remove excess media from the input tray. Fanning can cause static...the maximum stack height indicator mark. Confirm that the paper stack is configured. The correct size media is not loaded in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. For more information about how to stick together. Verify that meets the specifications outlined in the input tray...
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... CUSTOM/STANDARD switch in the tray. For more information about how to determine the media size for the media size. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Load paper in Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5. Transparencies or glossy paper may not meet supported media specifications. The guides in... The correct media type is selected in the software or printer driver. This will allow the printer to use the control panel to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. Make sure that meets the HP media specifications for Tray 1. For more information about how to...
... CUSTOM/STANDARD switch in the tray. For more information about how to determine the media size for the media size. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Load paper in Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5. Transparencies or glossy paper may not meet supported media specifications. The guides in... The correct media type is selected in the software or printer driver. This will allow the printer to use the control panel to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. Make sure that meets the HP media specifications for Tray 1. For more information about how to...
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...incorrectly Cause Solution You are trying to Custom. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Printer will not feed in an excessively humid environment. Envelopes are loaded in the software. This printer does not support the envelopes being used was not configured for ... Configure Tray 1 size for the tray or selected in an unsupported tray. Configure the software for this printer. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Store envelopes in a controlled environment. Media used . Envelopes are printing large, ...
...incorrectly Cause Solution You are trying to Custom. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Printer will not feed in an excessively humid environment. Envelopes are loaded in the software. This printer does not support the envelopes being used was not configured for ... Configure Tray 1 size for the tray or selected in an unsupported tray. Configure the software for this printer. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Store envelopes in a controlled environment. Media used . Envelopes are printing large, ...
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...OHT sensor might be dirty. Allow transparencies to cool for transparencies. ● Check that meets HP paper specifications. See Periodic cleaning for HP Color LaserJet printers. ● If the color is printed on transparencies. Use paper from a different source or from an unopened ream of ... to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The surface of your problem, consult with paper Some print quality problems arise from use of the problem. If this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 for HP Color LaserJet printers.
...OHT sensor might be dirty. Allow transparencies to cool for transparencies. ● Check that meets HP paper specifications. See Periodic cleaning for HP Color LaserJet printers. ● If the color is printed on transparencies. Use paper from a different source or from an unopened ream of ... to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The surface of your problem, consult with paper Some print quality problems arise from use of the problem. If this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 for HP Color LaserJet printers.
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...; Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Calibrate the printer. 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). Repetitive defects ● Make sure that...
...; Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Calibrate the printer. 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). Repetitive defects ● Make sure 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...