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...the easiest and fastest way to printer management software. we have the solutions for HP printing and digital imaging products. Visit the HP Global Solutions Catalog (GSC) and search for solutions from Hewlett-Packard and other companies, designed to meet your printer(s)? •printing e-forms or... other web-based documents? •any kind of solutions available for your business needs HP Global Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •additional paper...
...the easiest and fastest way to printer management software. we have the solutions for HP printing and digital imaging products. Visit the HP Global Solutions Catalog (GSC) and search for solutions from Hewlett-Packard and other companies, designed to meet your printer(s)? •printing e-forms or... other web-based documents? •any kind of solutions available for your business needs HP Global Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •additional paper...
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... might be accessed from http://www.hp.com/paper/. In Europe, supplies can be obtained from http://www.hp.com/go /clj5550_software for Macintosh computers ENWW iii HP support and information for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. For the telephone number for your... a modem or Internet connection: World Wide Web URL: for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers, updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages. Telephone support HP provides free telephone support during the warranty period. Accessories can be ordered...
... might be accessed from http://www.hp.com/paper/. In Europe, supplies can be obtained from http://www.hp.com/go /clj5550_software for Macintosh computers ENWW iii HP support and information for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. For the telephone number for your... a modem or Internet connection: World Wide Web URL: for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers, updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages. Telephone support HP provides free telephone support during the warranty period. Accessories can be ordered...
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......2 Where to look 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 ...36 Getting started basics ...36 Menu hierarchy ...37 To access the menus ...37 Retrieve job menu (for printers with a hard drive 37 Information menu ...37 Paper handling menu ...38 Configure device menu ...38 Diagnostics menu ...39 Retrieve ...
......2 Where to look 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 ...36 Getting started basics ...36 Menu hierarchy ...37 To access the menus ...37 Retrieve job menu (for printers with a hard drive 37 Information menu ...37 Paper handling menu ...38 Configure device menu ...38 Diagnostics menu ...39 Retrieve ...
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... warnings ...57 Auto continue ...57 Supplies low ...58 Color supply out ...58 Jam recovery ...59 Language ...59 Using the printer control panel in shared environments 60 3 I/O Configuration Network configuration ...62 Configuring Novell NetWare frame type parameters 62 Configuring TCP/IP... parameters 63 Parallel configuration ...69 USB configuration ...70 Jetlink connection configuration 71 Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration 72 HP Jetdirect print servers 72 Available enhanced I/O interfaces 72 NetWare networks ...72 Windows and Windows NT networks 73 AppleTalk networks ...73...
... warnings ...57 Auto continue ...57 Supplies low ...58 Color supply out ...58 Jam recovery ...59 Language ...59 Using the printer control panel in shared environments 60 3 I/O Configuration Network configuration ...62 Configuring Novell NetWare frame type parameters 62 Configuring TCP/IP... parameters 63 Parallel configuration ...69 USB configuration ...70 Jetlink connection configuration 71 Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration 72 HP Jetdirect print servers 72 Available enhanced I/O interfaces 72 NetWare networks ...72 Windows and Windows NT networks 73 AppleTalk networks ...73...
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... ...95 Transparencies ...95 Glossy paper ...95 Colored paper ...96 Printing images ...96 Envelopes ...96 Labels ...97 Heavy paper ...97 HP LaserJet Tough paper 98 Preprinted forms and letterhead 98 Recycled paper ...98 Two-sided (duplex) printing ...99 Control panel settings for ......106 Quick copying a job ...106 Proofing and holding a job 107 Private jobs ...108 Mopier mode ...109 Managing memory ...110 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages ...112 Menu map ...112 Configuration page ...112 Supplies status page ...113 Usage page ...113 Demo ...114 Print CMYK samples ...114 Print...
... ...95 Transparencies ...95 Glossy paper ...95 Colored paper ...96 Printing images ...96 Envelopes ...96 Labels ...97 Heavy paper ...97 HP LaserJet Tough paper 98 Preprinted forms and letterhead 98 Recycled paper ...98 Two-sided (duplex) printing ...99 Control panel settings for ......106 Quick copying a job ...106 Proofing and holding a job 107 Private jobs ...108 Mopier mode ...109 Managing memory ...110 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages ...112 Menu map ...112 Configuration page ...112 Supplies status page ...113 Usage page ...113 Demo ...114 Print CMYK samples ...114 Print...
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...Documentation tab ...121 Device Settings button 121 HP Toolbox links ...121 6 Color Using color ...124 Paper selection ...124 HP ImageREt 3600 ...124 Best image printing ...124 Color options ...124 sRGB ...125 Printing in four-colors (CMYK 125 Managing printer color options 126 Print in Grayscale ...126... Automatic or manual color adjustment 126 Matching colors ...128 PANTONE®* color matching 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7...
...Documentation tab ...121 Device Settings button 121 HP Toolbox links ...121 6 Color Using color ...124 Paper selection ...124 HP ImageREt 3600 ...124 Best image printing ...124 Color options ...124 sRGB ...125 Printing in four-colors (CMYK 125 Managing printer color options 126 Print in Grayscale ...126... Automatic or manual color adjustment 126 Matching colors ...128 PANTONE®* color matching 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7...
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... paper path 202 Jam in duplex path ...207 Multiple jams in duplex path 209 Media-handling problems ...215 Printer feeds multiple sheets 215 Printer feeds incorrect page size 215 Printer pulls from incorrect tray 216 Media does not feed automatically 216 Unable to select paper sizes for Tray 2,... 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 set 227 Drifting text between printouts 227 ...
... paper path 202 Jam in duplex path ...207 Multiple jams in duplex path 209 Media-handling problems ...215 Printer feeds multiple sheets 215 Printer feeds incorrect page size 215 Printer pulls from incorrect tray 216 Media does not feed automatically 216 Unable to select paper sizes for Tray 2,... 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 set 227 Drifting text between printouts 227 ...
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... 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 regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
... 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 regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
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The following topics are covered: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer configurations ● Printer features ● Walk around ● Printer software ● Print media specifications ENWW 1 Printer basics This chapter contains information on setting up your printer and becoming familiar with the printer features.
The following topics are covered: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer configurations ● Printer features ● Walk around ● Printer software ● Print media specifications ENWW 1 Printer basics This chapter contains information on setting up your printer and becoming familiar with the printer features.
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... on the CD that shipped with this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Setting up the printer. Quick access to printer information World Wide Web links Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and support may be obtained from the following URL: ● http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 Printer drivers may be obtained from the...
... on the CD that shipped with this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Setting up the printer. Quick access to printer information World Wide Web links Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and support may be obtained from the following URL: ● http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 Printer drivers may be obtained from the...
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...-step instructions, supplied with the printer's optional accessories and consumables, for installing the printer's accessories and consumables. ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on printer options that came with the printer. To view a Help file...
...-step instructions, supplied with the printer's optional accessories and consumables, for installing the printer's accessories and consumables. ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on printer options that came with the printer. To view a Help file...
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Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
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..., A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. HP Color LaserJet 5550 The HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer is a 500-sheet paper feeder that holds up to 100 sheets of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional open... dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot. Printer configurations Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. This tray can also handle custom media. ● Capability to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ...
..., A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. HP Color LaserJet 5550 The HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer is a 500-sheet paper feeder that holds up to 100 sheets of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional open... dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot. Printer configurations Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. This tray can also handle custom media. ● Capability to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ...
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... port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB... port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB...
... port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB... port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB...
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... can handle custom media. ● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing. ● Capability to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ports. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, ... module (SODIMM) slots that holds up to 27 letter size ppm. ENWW Printer configurations 7 An optional hard-drive is a list of printer features. HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn The HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn is a four-color laser printer that prints up to 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to...
... can handle custom media. ● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing. ● Capability to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ports. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, ... module (SODIMM) slots that holds up to 27 letter size ppm. ENWW Printer configurations 7 An optional hard-drive is a list of printer features. HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn The HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn is a four-color laser printer that prints up to 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to...
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... up to 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ports. For more detailed information about each . The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of... printer features. This tray can handle custom media. ● Trays 3, 4, and 5 can also handle custom media. ● Printer stand. ● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing. ● Capability to 27 letter ...
... up to 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ports. For more detailed information about each . The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of... printer features. This tray can handle custom media. ● Trays 3, 4, and 5 can also handle custom media. ● Printer stand. ● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing. ● Capability to 27 letter ...
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To change the number, slide the position indicator switch to the printer after you purchase the printer, the tray position indicator might display the wrong number. ENWW Printer configurations 9 Note If you add Tray 5 to the number 5.
To change the number, slide the position indicator switch to the printer after you purchase the printer, the tray position indicator might display the wrong number. ENWW Printer configurations 9 Note If you add Tray 5 to the number 5.
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...that accept 128 or 256 MB RAM each. ● Optional hard drive can be added via an EIO slot (included with the HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printer). ● Graphic display on control panel. ● Enhanced Help with the software solution. ● Supports forms and fonts on ...9679; Direct PDF support. ● XHTML support. ● Job storage. For more information 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 Hewlett-Packard printing with the features...
...that accept 128 or 256 MB RAM each. ● Optional hard drive can be added via an EIO slot (included with the HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printer). ● Graphic display on control panel. ● Enhanced Help with the software solution. ● Supports forms and fonts on ...9679; Direct PDF support. ● XHTML support. ● Job storage. For more information 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 Hewlett-Packard printing with the features...
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... ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● 250-sheet face-down output bin. ● Printer hard drive, which provides storage for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ... No-shake cartridge design. ● Printer checks for fonts and macros as well as job storage; 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...
... ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● 250-sheet face-down output bin. ● Printer hard drive, which provides storage for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ... No-shake cartridge design. ● Printer checks for fonts and macros as well as job storage; 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...
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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 ...
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 ...