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... the imaging drum can be installed and removed by using one hand. ● All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand. 8 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Feature Networking Enhanced memory and memory expansion Energy savings Economical printing Supplies Accessibility HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer ● Accepts an optional HP Jetdirect external print server (HP color LaserJet 2550L...
... the imaging drum can be installed and removed by using one hand. ● All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand. 8 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Feature Networking Enhanced memory and memory expansion Energy savings Economical printing Supplies Accessibility HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer ● Accepts an optional HP Jetdirect external print server (HP color LaserJet 2550L...
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... 12 1 Supplies status lights and buttons 2 Black print-cartridge light 3 Cyan print-cartridge light 4 Magenta print-cartridge light 5 Yellow print-cartridge light 6 ROTATE CAROUSEL button 7 Imaging drum light 8 Printer status lights and buttons 9 CANCEL JOB button 10 Attention light (amber) 11 Ready light (green) 12 Go light and GO button (both green...
... 12 1 Supplies status lights and buttons 2 Black print-cartridge light 3 Cyan print-cartridge light 4 Magenta print-cartridge light 5 Yellow print-cartridge light 6 ROTATE CAROUSEL button 7 Imaging drum light 8 Printer status lights and buttons 9 CANCEL JOB button 10 Attention light (amber) 11 Ready light (green) 12 Go light and GO button (both green...
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...print cartridge into the top position. If you to indicate and control the status of the print cartridges and imaging drum. The Attention light is on (indicating that a non-HP supply has been installed), pressing (CANCEL JOB) allows you continue printing after the supply is empty. Rotate Carousel... button When the top cover is on ). The light also indicates when a non-HP imaging drum is installed (the light blinks and the Attention light is on ), or empty or missing (the light blinks). Cancel Job button ● ...
...print cartridge into the top position. If you to indicate and control the status of the print cartridges and imaging drum. The Attention light is on (indicating that a non-HP supply has been installed), pressing (CANCEL JOB) allows you continue printing after the supply is empty. Rotate Carousel... button When the top cover is on ). The light also indicates when a non-HP imaging drum is installed (the light blinks and the Attention light is on ), or empty or missing (the light blinks). Cancel Job button ● ...
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... also printed. hp color LaserJet 2550 series Supplies Status Page 1% 1 94% 2 50% 1 3 1% 4 5 1. This section contains information about optional items that lists the HP Jetdirect information is also printed.) Supplies information is gathered during software installation, including the language and the company name. 6. Print-cartridge area. This area contains the same information for the imaging drum that is...
... also printed. hp color LaserJet 2550 series Supplies Status Page 1% 1 94% 2 50% 1 3 1% 4 5 1. This section contains information about optional items that lists the HP Jetdirect information is also printed.) Supplies information is gathered during software installation, including the language and the company name. 6. Print-cartridge area. This area contains the same information for the imaging drum that is...
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...current print cartridge. Double-click the HP Toolbox icon. After you open the URL, you can bookmark it quickly in solving print-quality problems, view information about printer supplies, and view animated demos of how to replace the print cartridges and the imaging drum. ● Paper Jams. View ... clean the printer, and calibrate the printer to solve the problem. ● Print Quality Tools. The HP Toolbox opens in one of pages that demonstrate the recommended action to maintain color print quality. ● Maintenance. This page also has links to order supplies and to Programs, and...
...current print cartridge. Double-click the HP Toolbox icon. After you open the URL, you can bookmark it quickly in solving print-quality problems, view information about printer supplies, and view animated demos of how to replace the print cartridges and the imaging drum. ● Paper Jams. View ... clean the printer, and calibrate the printer to solve the problem. ● Print Quality Tools. The HP Toolbox opens in one of pages that demonstrate the recommended action to maintain color print quality. ● Maintenance. This page also has links to order supplies and to Programs, and...
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... that last an average of pages printed ● other supplies information 68 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW An HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer imaging drum could last an average of 5,000 pages. Imaging-drum life is measured in a single large job. When printing text at 5 percent coverage. Checking and ordering supplies You can obtain the following types of supplies...
... that last an average of pages printed ● other supplies information 68 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW An HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer imaging drum could last an average of 5,000 pages. Imaging-drum life is measured in a single large job. When printing text at 5 percent coverage. Checking and ordering supplies You can obtain the following types of supplies...
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.... ● Store the supply in a dark, dry location away from its useful life. Replacing and recycling supplies To install a new HP print cartridge or imaging drum, follow the instructions that are low. Note CAUTION ENWW If the printer is connected to the network, you can set... prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge or imaging drum to notify you can set the HP Toolbox to interpret the light patterns. ● Press (GO) and (CANCEL JOB) simultaneously. These lights indicate when a print cartridge or the imaging drum is first installed. The device status page shows supplies...
.... ● Store the supply in a dark, dry location away from its useful life. Replacing and recycling supplies To install a new HP print cartridge or imaging drum, follow the instructions that are low. Note CAUTION ENWW If the printer is connected to the network, you can set... prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge or imaging drum to notify you can set the HP Toolbox to interpret the light patterns. ● Press (GO) and (CANCEL JOB) simultaneously. These lights indicate when a print cartridge or the imaging drum is first installed. The device status page shows supplies...
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See HP LaserJet printing supplies for recycling. Service or repairs required as non-HP. If you insert a genuine HP supply that it usually does (for the HP fraud hotline. 70 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW The printer will not be a genuine HP one minute after the beginning of the call...service that is included with an empty print cartridge or imaging drum. HP policy on . Resetting the printer for non-HP supplies When you install a non-HP print cartridge or imaging drum, the light next to HP for more information about HP's recycling program. In the United States, call collect. ...
See HP LaserJet printing supplies for recycling. Service or repairs required as non-HP. If you insert a genuine HP supply that it usually does (for the HP fraud hotline. 70 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW The printer will not be a genuine HP one minute after the beginning of the call...service that is included with an empty print cartridge or imaging drum. HP policy on . Resetting the printer for non-HP supplies When you install a non-HP print cartridge or imaging drum, the light next to HP for more information about HP's recycling program. In the United States, call collect. ...
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...imaging drum might cause fluctuations in one of these ways: ● On the desktop, double-click the HP Toolbox icon. ● On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to start a calibration. The printer automatically calibrates at the printer Press (GO) and (ROTATE CAROUSEL) simultaneously to HP color LaserJet 2550, and click HP... Toolbox. 2. Macintosh users should calibrate the printer manually using the HP Toolbox. You can also request a calibration by using the procedure ...
...imaging drum might cause fluctuations in one of these ways: ● On the desktop, double-click the HP Toolbox icon. ● On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to start a calibration. The printer automatically calibrates at the printer Press (GO) and (ROTATE CAROUSEL) simultaneously to HP color LaserJet 2550, and click HP... Toolbox. 2. Macintosh users should calibrate the printer manually using the HP Toolbox. You can also request a calibration by using the procedure ...
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... and buttons 2 Black print-cartridge light 3 Cyan print-cartridge light 4 Magenta print-cartridge light 5 Yellow print-cartridge light 6 ROTATE CAROUSEL button 7 Imaging drum light 8 Printer status lights and buttons 9 CANCEL JOB button 10 Attention light (amber) 11 Ready light (green) 12 Go light and GO button ... one of the light patterns and information about the messages that they indicate. Resolving the control panel messages 91 See the HP Toolbox to view animations of the following information to interpret control panel lights. Resolving the control panel messages Printer status is ...
... and buttons 2 Black print-cartridge light 3 Cyan print-cartridge light 4 Magenta print-cartridge light 5 Yellow print-cartridge light 6 ROTATE CAROUSEL button 7 Imaging drum light 8 Printer status lights and buttons 9 CANCEL JOB button 10 Attention light (amber) 11 Ready light (green) 12 Go light and GO button ... one of the light patterns and information about the messages that they indicate. Resolving the control panel messages 91 See the HP Toolbox to view animations of the following information to interpret control panel lights. Resolving the control panel messages Printer status is ...
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...any action required until the print cartridge is on . The printer continues to print without any action required until the imaging drum is on . Order a new print cartridge. Order a new print cartridge. Light pattern Recommended action Black print ...imaging-drum light is empty. The printer continues to print without any action required until the print cartridge is on . Order a new print cartridge. Information about supplies also appears in the Supplies Status area. Supplies Status lights This section describes the meaning of the patterns for the lights in the HP...
...any action required until the print cartridge is on . The printer continues to print without any action required until the imaging drum is on . Order a new print cartridge. Order a new print cartridge. Light pattern Recommended action Black print ...imaging-drum light is empty. The printer continues to print without any action required until the print cartridge is on . Order a new print cartridge. Information about supplies also appears in the Supplies Status area. Supplies Status lights This section describes the meaning of the patterns for the lights in the HP...
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...the printer can continue printing. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care. Reinsert or replace the print cartridge. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care. The imaging drum is blinking. Reinsert or replace the imaging drum. You must replace the print cartridge before the printer can... the printer cannot detect the print cartridge correctly. The print cartridge is blinking. You must replace the imaging drum before the printer can continue printing. See HP customer care, or see the flyer that came in the printer box for contact information. You must ...
...the printer can continue printing. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care. Reinsert or replace the print cartridge. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care. The imaging drum is blinking. Reinsert or replace the imaging drum. You must replace the print cartridge before the printer can... the printer cannot detect the print cartridge correctly. The print cartridge is blinking. You must replace the imaging drum before the printer can continue printing. See HP customer care, or see the flyer that came in the printer box for contact information. You must ...
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.... Printer Status lights The following section describes the meaning of non-HP supplies. Information about the printer status also appears in the Ready state. The printer stops printing. Imaging drum is a non-HP imaging drum The imaging-drum light is blinking and the Attention light is on . If you... want to use this non-HP print cartridge, press printing. (CANCEL JOB) to continue To ensure full...
.... Printer Status lights The following section describes the meaning of non-HP supplies. Information about the printer status also appears in the Ready state. The printer stops printing. Imaging drum is a non-HP imaging drum The imaging-drum light is blinking and the Attention light is on . If you... want to use this non-HP print cartridge, press printing. (CANCEL JOB) to continue To ensure full...
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... close the top cover. 5. To clear jams from output areas. Remove the imaging drum by removing the print cartridges. 3. You cannot reach jams by pushing it out of the printer. ● If the print media is visible, carefully and ...
... close the top cover. 5. To clear jams from output areas. Remove the imaging drum by removing the print cartridges. 3. You cannot reach jams by pushing it out of the printer. ● If the print media is visible, carefully and ...
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...; The paper path might be low or empty. Light print or fade A vertical streak or an incorrect or faded color area appears on the page. ● The print media might not meet HP specifications. If you are low. Service is required. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the... If the light printing is low or empty, remove the print cartridges one at a time and inspect the toner roller in the HP Toolbox. ● The imaging drum might not meet HP specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough. Toner specks Specks of toner occur randomly on the page. ...
...; The paper path might be low or empty. Light print or fade A vertical streak or an incorrect or faded color area appears on the page. ● The print media might not meet HP specifications. If you are low. Service is required. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the... If the light printing is low or empty, remove the print cartridges one at a time and inspect the toner roller in the HP Toolbox. ● The imaging drum might not meet HP specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough. Toner specks Specks of toner occur randomly on the page. ...
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See Print-media specifications. ● The imaging drum might be defective. See Repetitive defects on its surface. See Cleaning the printer. ● Use the tools on the Troubleshooting tab of the HP Toolbox to correct the problem. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the problem is not ...; The paper lot is uneven or the paper has moist spots on the front. ● If these steps do not correct the problem, contact HP Customer Care. Dropouts Faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page. ● A single sheet of print media might be defective. Try...
See Print-media specifications. ● The imaging drum might be defective. See Repetitive defects on its surface. See Cleaning the printer. ● Use the tools on the Troubleshooting tab of the HP Toolbox to correct the problem. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the problem is not ...; The paper lot is uneven or the paper has moist spots on the front. ● If these steps do not correct the problem, contact HP Customer Care. Dropouts Faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page. ● A single sheet of print media might be defective. Try...
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...) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. ● One or more print cartridges are using the printer control panel or the HP Toolbox and replace the imaging drum if it is low or empty. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the problem is not resolved. If you... are low. Toner smear Toner smears appear on the leading edge of the imaging drum by using non-HP print cartridges, no messages appear on the printer control panel or in the print path. Use a different media, such as high-quality...
...) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. ● One or more print cartridges are using the printer control panel or the HP Toolbox and replace the imaging drum if it is low or empty. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the problem is not resolved. If you... are low. Toner smear Toner smears appear on the leading edge of the imaging drum by using non-HP print cartridges, no messages appear on the printer control panel or in the print path. Use a different media, such as high-quality...
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... the Paper tab and set Type is to match the type of media on which you are printing. Print speed might be damaged. Replace the imaging drum. ● The fuser might be damaged. Loose toner The toner smears easily when touched. ● In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set... is to match the type of paper on which you are printing. See Print-media specifications. ● Clean the inside of the HP Toolbox to correct the problem. ● The imaging drum might be slower if you are using heavy paper. ● Check the paper type and quality. See Cleaning the printer. ●...
... the Paper tab and set Type is to match the type of media on which you are printing. Print speed might be damaged. Replace the imaging drum. ● The fuser might be damaged. Loose toner The toner smears easily when touched. ● In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set... is to match the type of paper on which you are printing. See Print-media specifications. ● Clean the inside of the HP Toolbox to correct the problem. ● The imaging drum might be slower if you are using heavy paper. ● Check the paper type and quality. See Cleaning the printer. ●...
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...Supplies Product name Black print cartridge Cyan print cartridge Yellow print cartridge Magenta print cartridge Cyan print cartridge Yellow print cartridge Magenta print cartridge Imaging drum Description Life of 5,000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Life of 2,000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Part number Q3960A Q3961A Q3962A ...000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Typical life is 20,000 pages if printing black only; 5,000 pages if printing in color. Life of 4,000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Imaging drum life is 6,000 to 8,000 pages. Life of 4,000 pages at 5 percent coverage.
...Supplies Product name Black print cartridge Cyan print cartridge Yellow print cartridge Magenta print cartridge Cyan print cartridge Yellow print cartridge Magenta print cartridge Imaging drum Description Life of 5,000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Life of 2,000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Part number Q3960A Q3961A Q3962A ...000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Typical life is 20,000 pages if printing black only; 5,000 pages if printing in color. Life of 4,000 pages at 5 percent coverage. Imaging drum life is 6,000 to 8,000 pages. Life of 4,000 pages at 5 percent coverage.
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... the power cord is now in the access position. b. This releases the carousel so it . Remove and retain the imaging drum. 3. Repacking the printer CAUTION If HP Customer Care determines that your printer needs to be turned on, remove the print cartridges manually by using the following procedure ... object, such as follows: a. To remove the DIMMs, see Installing memory and font DIMMs 2. a. If the printer is cannot be returned to HP for repair, follow the steps below to remove the two remaining print cartridges. Open the top cover. Locate the white plastic guide that is with...
... the power cord is now in the access position. b. This releases the carousel so it . Remove and retain the imaging drum. 3. Repacking the printer CAUTION If HP Customer Care determines that your printer needs to be turned on, remove the print cartridges manually by using the following procedure ... object, such as follows: a. To remove the DIMMs, see Installing memory and font DIMMs 2. a. If the printer is cannot be returned to HP for repair, follow the steps below to remove the two remaining print cartridges. Open the top cover. Locate the white plastic guide that is with...