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... 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7 Maintenance Managing the print cartridge 132 HP print cartridges ...132 Non-HP print cartridges 132 Print cartridge authentication 132 HP fraud hotline ...132 Print cartridge storage 133 Print cartridge life expectancy 133 Approximate replacement intervals for supplies 133 Checking the print...
... 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7 Maintenance Managing the print cartridge 132 HP print cartridges ...132 Non-HP print cartridges 132 Print cartridge authentication 132 HP fraud hotline ...132 Print cartridge storage 133 Print cartridge life expectancy 133 Approximate replacement intervals for supplies 133 Checking the print...
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... select Tray 3, 4, or 5 224 Color printing problems ...225 Printing black instead of color 225 Incorrect shade ...225 Missing color ...225 Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge 226 Printed colors do not match screen colors 226 Incorrect printer output ...227 Incorrect fonts are printed ...227 Unable to print all characters in a symbol...
... select Tray 3, 4, or 5 224 Color printing problems ...225 Printing black instead of color 225 Incorrect shade ...225 Missing color ...225 Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge 226 Printed colors do not match screen colors 226 Incorrect printer output ...227 Incorrect fonts are printed ...227 Unable to print all characters in a symbol...
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... Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 Ozone production ...266 Energy consumption ...266 Paper use ...266 Plastics ...266 HP LaserJet Printing Supplies 266 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information 267 Recycled paper ...267 x ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 230 Print quality problems associated with... supplies directly through the computer software 252 Appendix C Service and Support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 255 Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums 257 HP's Premium Protection Warranty.
... Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 Ozone production ...266 Energy consumption ...266 Paper use ...266 Plastics ...266 HP LaserJet Printing Supplies 266 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information 267 Recycled paper ...267 x ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 230 Print quality problems associated with... supplies directly through the computer software 252 Appendix C Service and Support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 255 Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums 257 HP's Premium Protection Warranty.
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...; Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE -1284-C compliant). ● The printer supports an Jetlink connection for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ● Supplies status page contains information on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Tray 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. ● Optional enhanced input/output (EIO) network card; ENWW Printer...
...; Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE -1284-C compliant). ● The printer supports an Jetlink connection for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ● Supplies status page contains information on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Tray 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. ● Optional enhanced input/output (EIO) network card; ENWW Printer...
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... 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/off switch 11 stand Back/side view 1 output bin 2 on/off switch 3 EIO connection 4 Jetlink connection 5 parallel port 6 USB...
... 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/off switch 11 stand Back/side view 1 output bin 2 on/off switch 3 EIO connection 4 Jetlink connection 5 parallel port 6 USB...
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...panel functions such as checking supplies status, viewing messages, or changing tray configuration. Control panel overview 33 appears instead of print cartridges (black, magenta, yellow, cyan). The computer shows the same information that the control panel shows. A ? For more information... of the printer and tell you can occur in the following circumstances: ● missing cartridges ● incorrectly placed cartridges ● cartridges with an error ● some non-HP cartridges The supplies gauge appears whenever the printer shows the Ready state with no warnings. Accessing ...
...panel functions such as checking supplies status, viewing messages, or changing tray configuration. Control panel overview 33 appears instead of print cartridges (black, magenta, yellow, cyan). The computer shows the same information that the control panel shows. A ? For more information... of the printer and tell you can occur in the following circumstances: ● missing cartridges ● incorrectly placed cartridges ● cartridges with an error ● some non-HP cartridges The supplies gauge appears whenever the printer shows the Ready state with no warnings. Accessing ...
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DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH SENSORS PAPER PATH TEST MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST PRINT/STOP TEST 40 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH SENSORS PAPER PATH TEST MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST PRINT/STOP TEST 40 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
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... panel menu items. See Printer information pages. Prints color samples for different CMYK values. Prints color samples for different RGB values. reports statistics on the HP Color LaserJet 5550. The samples act as a guide for color matching on total number of files stored in a scrollable list. Prints the printer configuration.... 42 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW Prints the estimated remaining life for the supplies; Prints the name and directory of pages and jobs processed, print cartridge manufacture date, serial number, page counts, and maintenance information.
... panel menu items. See Printer information pages. Prints color samples for different CMYK values. Prints color samples for different RGB values. reports statistics on the HP Color LaserJet 5550. The samples act as a guide for color matching on total number of files stored in a scrollable list. Prints the printer configuration.... 42 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW Prints the estimated remaining life for the supplies; Prints the name and directory of pages and jobs processed, print cartridge manufacture date, serial number, page counts, and maintenance information.
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... control panel display, starting with the most recent. Diagnostics menu The diagnostics menu allows you to run tests that will help determine which cartridge is useful for testing the paper handling features of the printer, such as the configuration of the trays. Menu item PRINT EVENT LOG... SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH TEST PAPER PATH SENSORS MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST Description This item will print an event log that will activate ...
... control panel display, starting with the most recent. Diagnostics menu The diagnostics menu allows you to run tests that will help determine which cartridge is useful for testing the paper handling features of the printer, such as the configuration of the trays. Menu item PRINT EVENT LOG... SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH TEST PAPER PATH SENSORS MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST Description This item will print an event log that will activate ...
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... address 1. Press to select the desired option. 9. To determine the percentage of the pages are black only), change the printer settings to optimize printer and cartridge performance for a mix of the card installed in the first slot appears. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select...
... address 1. Press to select the desired option. 9. To determine the percentage of the pages are black only), change the printer settings to optimize printer and cartridge performance for a mix of the card installed in the first slot appears. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select...
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... SUPPLIES STATUS appears on two sides (duplexed), and totals of paper that provides information about those supplies. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. It also lists the average percentage of page coverage for those devices. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. 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...
... SUPPLIES STATUS appears on two sides (duplexed), and totals of paper that provides information about those supplies. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. It also lists the average percentage of page coverage for those devices. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. 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...
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... configuration information to provide diagnostic and support information specific to the HP website and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper. ● Product Support. Networking tab This tab allows the network administrator to control network-related settings for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. Other links This section contains links...
... configuration information to provide diagnostic and support information specific to the HP website and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper. ● Product Support. Networking tab This tab allows the network administrator to control network-related settings for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. Other links This section contains links...
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View printer status information. After you correct a problem with the current print cartridges. View detailed supplies status such as the percent of toner remaining in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP website for the printer, such as a paper jam or an empty tray. Print ... sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ● Device Settings button Other links Each page in the print cartridges and the number of these websites. This page will indicate printer conditions...
View printer status information. After you correct a problem with the current print cartridges. View detailed supplies status such as the percent of toner remaining in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP website for the printer, such as a paper jam or an empty tray. Print ... sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ● Device Settings button Other links Each page in the print cartridges and the number of these websites. This page will indicate printer conditions...
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Maintenance This chapter describes ways to clean the static discharge comb ● To clean the static discharge comb ENWW 131 The following topics are covered: ● Managing the print cartridge ● Changing print cartridges ● Replacing supplies ● Configuring e-mail alerts for supplies status ● Periodic cleaning ● When to maintain your printer.
Maintenance This chapter describes ways to clean the static discharge comb ● To clean the static discharge comb ENWW 131 The following topics are covered: ● Managing the print cartridge ● Changing print cartridges ● Replacing supplies ● Configuring e-mail alerts for supplies status ● Periodic cleaning ● When to maintain your printer.
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..., or the packaging differs from HP packaging). 132 Chapter 7 Maintenance ENWW HP print cartridges When you use genuine HP print cartridges for example, the orange pull tab is not a genuine HP print cartridge. Print cartridge authentication The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer automatically authenticates the print cartridges when the cartridges are not genuine HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control...
..., or the packaging differs from HP packaging). 132 Chapter 7 Maintenance ENWW HP print cartridges When you use genuine HP print cartridges for example, the orange pull tab is not a genuine HP print cartridge. Print cartridge authentication The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer automatically authenticates the print cartridges when the cartridges are not genuine HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control...
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...online, go to vary. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 At any time, you are ready to use the HP Toolbox or the embedded Web server to vary. Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on approximately 5 percent coverage of toner that...as described below. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause 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 Transfer kit REPLACE ...
...online, go to vary. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 At any time, you are ready to use the HP Toolbox or the embedded Web server to vary. Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on approximately 5 percent coverage of toner that...as described below. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause 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 Transfer kit REPLACE ...
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... Supplies gauge 4 Print cartridge colors from left to right: black, magenta, yellow, and cyan For precise levels, follow the instructions below to select INFORMATION. 4. Press to print a supplies status page. Using printer software To use this feature, the HP Toolbox software must have access.... 2. Using the printer control panel 1. The HP Toolbox opens in a Web browser. 2. Checking the print cartridge life You can check the print cartridge life using the printer control panel, the embedded Web server, printer software, or HP Web Jetadmin software. In your computer. This takes...
... Supplies gauge 4 Print cartridge colors from left to right: black, magenta, yellow, and cyan For precise levels, follow the instructions below to select INFORMATION. 4. Press to print a supplies status page. Using printer software To use this feature, the HP Toolbox software must have access.... 2. Using the printer control panel 1. The HP Toolbox opens in a Web browser. 2. Checking the print cartridge life You can check the print cartridge life using the printer control panel, the embedded Web server, printer software, or HP Web Jetadmin software. In your computer. This takes...
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... cover of useful life, the control panel displays a message recommending that should be replaced (unless a genuine HP cartridge is not currently installed). Select the supplies you wish to purchase supplies. Changing print cartridges CAUTION Note When a print cartridge approaches the end of the printer. The control panel display also indicates the color that you...
... cover of useful life, the control panel displays a message recommending that should be replaced (unless a genuine HP cartridge is not currently installed). Select the supplies you wish to purchase supplies. Changing print cartridges CAUTION Note When a print cartridge approaches the end of the printer. The control panel display also indicates the color that you...
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CAUTION Do not place any item on the transfer unit and pull down . 3. Grasp the green handles on the transfer unit while it is damaged, severe print quality problems may result. 4. Remove the used print cartridge from the printer. 136 Chapter 7 Maintenance ENWW If the transfer unit is open. 2. Grasp the front cover and pull down .
CAUTION Do not place any item on the transfer unit and pull down . 3. Grasp the green handles on the transfer unit while it is damaged, severe print quality problems may result. 4. Remove the used print cartridge from the printer. 136 Chapter 7 Maintenance ENWW If the transfer unit is open. 2. Grasp the front cover and pull down .
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Remove the orange mylar strip and the orange shipping lock from the bag. ENWW Changing print cartridges 137 5. Remove the new print cartridge from the new print cartridge. Grasp both sides of the cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge from side to side. 7. Discard the lock. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 6.
Remove the orange mylar strip and the orange shipping lock from the bag. ENWW Changing print cartridges 137 5. Remove the new print cartridge from the new print cartridge. Grasp both sides of the cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge from side to side. 7. Discard the lock. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 6.