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...toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Printer checks for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ● Supplies status page contains information on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. ENWW Printer features 11 standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550n, HP... paper with weights from 60 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb bond). ● Prints on HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn. ● Small outline dual inline memory modules (SODIMM). ● Printer stand (recommended for ...
...toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Printer checks for authentic HP print cartridges at the same time. ● Supplies status page contains information on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. ENWW Printer features 11 standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550n, HP... paper with weights from 60 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb bond). ● Prints on HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn. ● Small outline dual inline memory modules (SODIMM). ● Printer stand (recommended for ...
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... installed. See Supplies low for more information. OFF ON AUTO Sets whether the printer will attempt to autoContinueBlack, the printer will continue printing using black toner only. AUTO OFF Allows you to configure the printer's I /O menu This menu allows you to AUTO, the printer determines the optimal RAM disk size based...
... installed. See Supplies low for more information. OFF ON AUTO Sets whether the printer will attempt to autoContinueBlack, the printer will continue printing using black toner only. AUTO OFF Allows you to configure the printer's I /O menu This menu allows you to AUTO, the printer determines the optimal RAM disk size based...
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... enter the MENUS. 2. Press MENU. After that supplies are two options for this menu item. ● autoContinueBlack allows the printer to continue printing using black toner only when a color supply is allowed only for reporting that , the printer will pause printing until you replace the empty color supply. ● STOP causes...
... enter the MENUS. 2. Press MENU. After that supplies are two options for this menu item. ● autoContinueBlack allows the printer to continue printing using black toner only when a color supply is allowed only for reporting that , the printer will pause printing until you replace the empty color supply. ● STOP causes...
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...problems with the current print cartridges. This page also has links to order supplies and to update the device status. ● Supplies Status. HP Toolbox sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ● ... with the printer, and how to the following main pages: ● Device Status. After you use any of toner remaining in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP website for the printer, such as the Supplies Status page, the Demo page, and Menu Map. This page will...
...problems with the current print cartridges. This page also has links to order supplies and to update the device status. ● Supplies Status. HP Toolbox sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ● ... with the printer, and how to the following main pages: ● Device Status. After you use any of toner remaining in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP website for the printer, such as the Supplies Status page, the Demo page, and Menu Map. This page will...
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...good for business graphics or for the Neutral Grays setting: ● Black Only generates neutral colors (grays and black) using only black toner. To render photographs properly with this setting. ● Normal is the most aggressive trapping setting. Note Two values are available for producing... colors similar to the HP Color LaserJet 4550. ● Device instructs the printer to increase the color saturation in raw device mode. This method produces smoother ...
...good for business graphics or for the Neutral Grays setting: ● Black Only generates neutral colors (grays and black) using only black toner. To render photographs properly with this setting. ● Normal is the most aggressive trapping setting. Note Two values are available for producing... colors similar to the HP Color LaserJet 4550. ● Device instructs the printer to increase the color saturation in raw device mode. This method produces smoother ...
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These factors include: ● print media ● printer colorants (inks or toners for example) ● printing process (inkjet, press, or laser technology for example) ● overhead lighting ● personal differences in mind when colors on your screen ... light pixels using an RGB (red, green, blue) color process, but printers print colors using a CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) process. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550_software for matching printer output to generate a wide range of the printer. Many of these spot colors are specially created colorants. If you...
These factors include: ● print media ● printer colorants (inks or toners for example) ● printing process (inkjet, press, or laser technology for example) ● overhead lighting ● personal differences in mind when colors on your screen ... light pixels using an RGB (red, green, blue) color process, but printers print colors using a CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) process. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550_software for matching printer output to generate a wide range of the printer. Many of these spot colors are specially created colorants. If you...
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... required as a result of non-HP print cartridges, either new or remanufactured. To override a non-HP print cartridge error message, press the button. HP will not be available. Your print cartridge might not be a genuine HP print cartridge if you as remaining toner volume data, may not be covered... under the printer warranty. If the non-HP print cartridge was sold ...
... required as a result of non-HP print cartridges, either new or remanufactured. To override a non-HP print cartridge error message, press the button. HP will not be available. Your print cartridge might not be a genuine HP print cartridge if you as remaining toner volume data, may not be covered... under the printer warranty. If the non-HP print cartridge was sold ...
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...replacement intervals for supplies and the control panel messages that print jobs require. You can verify the life expectancy by checking the toner level, as described below. Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on approximately 5 percent coverage of... toner that prompt when to light for more information, see hp toolbox and Using the embedded Web server. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to http://www.hp.com/supplies/clj5550. To order supplies online, go to vary....
...replacement intervals for supplies and the control panel messages that print jobs require. You can verify the life expectancy by checking the toner level, as described below. Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on approximately 5 percent coverage of... toner that prompt when to light for more information, see hp toolbox and Using the embedded Web server. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to http://www.hp.com/supplies/clj5550. To order supplies online, go to vary....
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... follow the directions accordingly. Using HP Web Jetadmin In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer device. The printer can continue to print using the current print cartridge until the control panel displays a message instructing you wish to replace the cartridge. If toner gets on clothing, wipe it ...off with a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. To change the print cartridge 1. Hot water sets toner into fabric. ENWW Changing print cartridges 135 Changing print cartridges CAUTION Note When a print cartridge approaches the end of the printer. Replace...
... follow the directions accordingly. Using HP Web Jetadmin In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer device. The printer can continue to print using the current print cartridge until the control panel displays a message instructing you wish to replace the cartridge. If toner gets on clothing, wipe it ...off with a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. To change the print cartridge 1. Hot water sets toner into fabric. ENWW Changing print cartridges 135 Changing print cartridges CAUTION Note When a print cartridge approaches the end of the printer. Replace...
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Discard the lock. Grasp both sides of the cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge from the new print cartridge. Remove the orange mylar strip and the orange shipping lock from side to side. 7. 5. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 6. ENWW Changing print cartridges 137 Remove the new print cartridge from the bag.
Discard the lock. Grasp both sides of the cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge from the new print cartridge. Remove the orange mylar strip and the orange shipping lock from side to side. 7. 5. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 6. ENWW Changing print cartridges 137 Remove the new print cartridge from the bag.
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If you are replacing the black print cartridge, clean the static discharge comb first and then replace the black print cartridge. (Toner might fall onto the black print cartridge during cleaning.) Be careful not to clean the static discharge comb Note Clean the static discharge comb ...replacing the image transfer kit, clean the static discharge comb with the new cleaning brush included with the replacement image transfer kit. When to get toner on your clothes If you replace the image transfer kit, or when print quality defects occur. ENWW When to clean the static discharge comb 145...
If you are replacing the black print cartridge, clean the static discharge comb first and then replace the black print cartridge. (Toner might fall onto the black print cartridge during cleaning.) Be careful not to clean the static discharge comb Note Clean the static discharge comb ...replacing the image transfer kit, clean the static discharge comb with the new cleaning brush included with the replacement image transfer kit. When to get toner on your clothes If you replace the image transfer kit, or when print quality defects occur. ENWW When to clean the static discharge comb 145...
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Shake the brush over the static discharge comb at the top of the excess toner. Rub the cleaning brush back and forth three times over a waste receptacle to dispose of the printer to remove excess toner. 4. ENWW To clean the static discharge comb 147 Grasp the green handles on the ETB and pull down. 5.
Shake the brush over the static discharge comb at the top of the excess toner. Rub the cleaning brush back and forth three times over a waste receptacle to dispose of the printer to remove excess toner. 4. ENWW To clean the static discharge comb 147 Grasp the green handles on the ETB and pull down. 5.
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... messages (continued) Control panel message Description 54.01 PRINTER ERROR To continue turn off and then back on. 2. The humidity environmental sensor is a toner remaining sensor malfunction. Values of X are: 15 - Magenta 17 - Recommended action 1. If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 160 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW
... messages (continued) Control panel message Description 54.01 PRINTER ERROR To continue turn off and then back on. 2. The humidity environmental sensor is a toner remaining sensor malfunction. Values of X are: 15 - Magenta 17 - Recommended action 1. If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 160 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW
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... message Description Recommended action REPLACE SUPPLIES For status press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. Printing will continue using black toner only. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. Press to STOP. 2. alternates with Ready For help press The transfer unit is...
... message Description Recommended action REPLACE SUPPLIES For status press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. Printing will continue using black toner only. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. Press to STOP. 2. alternates with Ready For help press The transfer unit is...
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... a different source or from use of inappropriate paper. ● Use paper that meets HP paper specifications. Allow transparencies to verify that the paper used meets the specifications for proper toner adhesion. Also, make sure that the tray is correctly configured for transparencies. ● Check... with paper Some print quality problems arise from an unopened ream of paper. ● Some areas of the paper reject toner. Use paper that meets HP paper specifications. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. In addition, because transparencies are pliable while in the print path, they ...
... a different source or from use of inappropriate paper. ● Use paper that meets HP paper specifications. Allow transparencies to verify that the paper used meets the specifications for proper toner adhesion. Also, make sure that the tray is correctly configured for transparencies. ● Check... with paper Some print quality problems arise from an unopened ream of paper. ● Some areas of the paper reject toner. Use paper that meets HP paper specifications. Use a smoother, xerographic paper. In addition, because transparencies are pliable while in the print path, they ...
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Loose toner ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of media, and the custom-media switch is set appropriately. Make sure that the media you ...
Loose toner ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of media, and the custom-media switch is set appropriately. Make sure that the media you ...
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...; Make sure that the media type and size for the tray are met. ● Make sure to a particular component. ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 235 Smeared toner ● Make sure to use supported media. ● Make sure that the media you are using does not have any wrinkles or dents from handling...
...; Make sure that the media type and size for the tray are met. ● Make sure to a particular component. ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 235 Smeared toner ● Make sure to use supported media. ● Make sure that the media you are using does not have any wrinkles or dents from handling...
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Specks or stray toner ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Make sure to a particular component. 236 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Media ...
Specks or stray toner ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Make sure to a particular component. 236 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Media ...
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...fuse the toner onto the paper or other material on which the printer prints the image. A system of actions or instructions. Abbreviation for "input/output" and refers to computer port settings. ENWW The paper, labels, transparencies, or other media. HP trademarked ...pattern uses differing sizes of letters, numerals, and symbols in order to share information. firmware font fuser grayscale halftone pattern HP Jetdirect HP Web Jetadmin I/O IP address IPX/SPX macro media memory tag monochrome mopy network administrator network 272 Glossary Programming instructions that...
...fuse the toner onto the paper or other material on which the printer prints the image. A system of actions or instructions. Abbreviation for "input/output" and refers to computer port settings. ENWW The paper, labels, transparencies, or other media. HP trademarked ...pattern uses differing sizes of letters, numerals, and symbols in order to share information. firmware font fuser grayscale halftone pattern HP Jetdirect HP Web Jetadmin I/O IP address IPX/SPX macro media memory tag monochrome mopy network administrator network 272 Glossary Programming instructions that...
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Supply items for photocopy or laser printer use. 274 Glossary ENWW General term for paper intended for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer are used by the U.S. An internet protocol (developed by the printer that has become the global standard for holding blank paper... transfer unit, and the fuser. A receptacle for communications. The fine black or colored powder that transports the paper inside the printer and transfers the toner from the print cartridges onto the paper. supplies TCP/IP toner transfer unit tray xerographic paper Materials used up and must be replaced.
Supply items for photocopy or laser printer use. 274 Glossary ENWW General term for paper intended for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer are used by the U.S. An internet protocol (developed by the printer that has become the global standard for holding blank paper... transfer unit, and the fuser. A receptacle for communications. The fine black or colored powder that transports the paper inside the printer and transfers the toner from the print cartridges onto the paper. supplies TCP/IP toner transfer unit tray xerographic paper Materials used up and must be replaced.