HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Version 4.1 - Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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... Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. • Navigating to Printing ... an embedded Visio image in HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP driver paper description. Reported defects resolved with Universal Print Driver Managed Printer List definitions. Active Directory issues • Spooler crashing - Universal Print Driver defaults How does the Universal Print Driver determine the default...
... Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. • Navigating to Printing ... an embedded Visio image in HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP driver paper description. Reported defects resolved with Universal Print Driver Managed Printer List definitions. Active Directory issues • Spooler crashing - Universal Print Driver defaults How does the Universal Print Driver determine the default...
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... kind of solutions available for your business needs HP Global Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •additional paper handling solutions? •printing securely to and from paper trays and security firmware, to locate Printing and Digital Imaging solutions. Ranging from your printer(s)? •printing e-forms or other companies, designed to meet...
... kind of solutions available for your business needs HP Global Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •additional paper handling solutions? •printing securely to and from paper trays and security firmware, to locate Printing and Digital Imaging solutions. Ranging from your printer(s)? •printing e-forms or other companies, designed to meet...
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... 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 automatic two-sided printing 100 Duplexing blank pages...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 RGB samples ...114 File directory ...114 PCL or PS font ...
... 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 automatic two-sided printing 100 Duplexing blank pages...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 RGB samples ...114 File directory ...114 PCL or PS font ...
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... 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 Maintenance Managing the print cartridge 132 HP print cartridges ...132 Non-HP print cartridges 132 Print cartridge authentication 132 HP...
... 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 Maintenance Managing the print cartridge 132 HP print cartridges ...132 Non-HP print cartridges 132 Print cartridge authentication 132 HP...
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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 ...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 paper 230 Overhead transparency defects 230 Print quality problems associated with the environment 231 Print quality problems associated with jams 231 Print...
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 ...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 paper 230 Overhead transparency defects 230 Print quality problems associated with the environment 231 Print quality problems associated with jams 231 Print...
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... 43 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 50 mm (2.0 in) Glossy paper 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to 28 lb bond) 200 sheets High Gloss Images 120 to 120 g/m2 (32 to 32 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Labels Maximum stack height: 50 mm (2 in) Transparency... 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 these papers. See Two-sided (duplex) printing for printing from Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 is allowed, but the performance cannot be manually duplexed. However, automatic twosided...
... 43 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 50 mm (2.0 in) Glossy paper 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to 28 lb bond) 200 sheets High Gloss Images 120 to 120 g/m2 (32 to 32 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Labels Maximum stack height: 50 mm (2 in) Transparency... 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 these papers. See Two-sided (duplex) printing for printing from Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 is allowed, but the performance cannot be manually duplexed. However, automatic twosided...
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... SOURCE * TRAY 1 TRAY 2 TRAY 3 TRAY 4 A list of print quality, including calibration, registration, and color half tone settings. The default for each color. Submenu that allows access to PCL menu items. Print quality menu This menu allows you to associate each color is TRAY 2. Allows simplex and duplex image alignment. Allows you to adjust all aspects of...
... SOURCE * TRAY 1 TRAY 2 TRAY 3 TRAY 4 A list of print quality, including calibration, registration, and color half tone settings. The default for each color. Submenu that allows access to PCL menu items. Print quality menu This menu allows you to associate each color is TRAY 2. Allows simplex and duplex image alignment. Allows you to adjust all aspects of...
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A service representative should perform this test. Menu item PRINT/STOP TEST Description This item isolates print quality faults more accurately by stopping the printer in mid-print cycle allows you to see where the image begins to be manually removed. ENWW Diagnostics menu 51 Stopping the printer in mid-print cycle. Stopping the printer in mid-print cycle will cause a jam that may need to degrade.
A service representative should perform this test. Menu item PRINT/STOP TEST Description This item isolates print quality faults more accurately by stopping the printer in mid-print cycle allows you to see where the image begins to be manually removed. ENWW Diagnostics menu 51 Stopping the printer in mid-print cycle. Stopping the printer in mid-print cycle will cause a jam that may need to degrade.
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... Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) ● Serial Port Profile (SPP) ● Object Push Profile (OPP) ● Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) ● Basic Printing Profile (BPP) with an unobstructed line of available wireless print servers. The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer uses a Bluetooth adapter (hp bt1300) to wirelessly connect computers, printers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other devices.
... Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) ● Serial Port Profile (SPP) ● Object Push Profile (OPP) ● Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) ● Basic Printing Profile (BPP) with an unobstructed line of available wireless print servers. The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer uses a Bluetooth adapter (hp bt1300) to wirelessly connect computers, printers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other devices.
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... guide can cause problems that require service. Selecting print media CAUTION You can use many types of the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide go to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 and select Manuals. See Supplies and accessories for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. Media that is embossed or coated and is not...
... guide can cause problems that require service. Selecting print media CAUTION You can use many types of the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide go to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 and select Manuals. See Supplies and accessories for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. Media that is embossed or coated and is not...
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... the paper tray. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser Paper 3. Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer, print quality may be printed from a tray that is not used . Transparencies not designed for use the following procedure: 1. To print on the transparency can cause print quality problems. ● Use only overhead transparencies...
... the paper tray. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading HP High Gloss Laser Paper 3. Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer, print quality may be printed from a tray that is not used . Transparencies not designed for use the following procedure: 1. To print on the transparency can cause print quality problems. ● Use only overhead transparencies...
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... various colors. See Configuring input trays for more than 20 envelopes into the printer first. Set the tray's media size to withstand the printer fusing temperature of 190°C (374° F) for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use High Gloss Laser Paper ... 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 can also configure the printer using settings on envelopes and help ensure proper printing on the printer ...
... various colors. See Configuring input trays for more than 20 envelopes into the printer first. Set the tray's media size to withstand the printer fusing temperature of 190°C (374° F) for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use High Gloss Laser Paper ... 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 can also configure the printer using settings on envelopes and help ensure proper printing on the printer ...
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...For more information about how to highlight the value for more information about the printing booklets feature. Printing booklets Some versions of the printer driver let you are centered on the back side of adjustment shifts the image approximately 0.25 mm. Using a ruler, measure, in millimeters, the left and... right margins on the page. Each unit of the printed test page. This is the Y shift ...
...For more information about how to highlight the value for more information about the printing booklets feature. Printing booklets Some versions of the printer driver let you are centered on the back side of adjustment shifts the image approximately 0.25 mm. Using a ruler, measure, in millimeters, the left and... right margins on the page. Each unit of the printed test page. This is the Y shift ...
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Using color The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer offers great color printing as soon as you set the media type to provide smooth, accurate color rendition of key color laser technologies, including image enhancements, smart supplies, and high-resolution imaging. Paper selection For the best color and image quality it is important to generate excellent color results for the general office user, plus sophisticated tools...
Using color The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer offers great color printing as soon as you set the media type to provide smooth, accurate color rendition of key color laser technologies, including image enhancements, smart supplies, and high-resolution imaging. Paper selection For the best color and image quality it is important to generate excellent color results for the general office user, plus sophisticated tools...
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...that assures typical users will accept CMYK colors through the PS printer driver. The printer will experience greatly improved color matching. ENWW Using color 125 It is designed to become a color expert. Most importantly, as the default color space in the United States and ...be made to communicate color. It is the default color space used by a printing press. To render photographs properly with this selection, images require color management in four-colors (CMYK) Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) are typically used for HP products, Microsoft operating systems...
...that assures typical users will accept CMYK colors through the PS printer driver. The printer will experience greatly improved color matching. ENWW Using color 125 It is designed to become a color expert. Most importantly, as the default color space in the United States and ...be made to communicate color. It is the default color space used by a printing press. To render photographs properly with this selection, images require color management in four-colors (CMYK) Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) are typically used for HP products, Microsoft operating systems...
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... distinctions among lines or colors, or images that will be cases when you to change one of the printer's color options. ● Using Windows, print in grayscale or change the color options using settings found on the Color tab in the printer driver. ● Using a Macintosh computer, print in grayscale or change the color options using the Color Matching pop-up...
... distinctions among lines or colors, or images that will be cases when you to change one of the printer's color options. ● Using Windows, print in grayscale or change the color options using settings found on the Color tab in the printer driver. ● Using a Macintosh computer, print in grayscale or change the color options using the Color Matching pop-up...
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... toner. HP Color LaserJet 4550 series Color Emulation can be accessed though the Print Task Quick Sets in the application or operating system. Note Two values are available for the RGB Color setting: ● Default instructs the printer to interpret RGB color as sRGB. This option is on for this selection, you must manage image color in the printer driver. Adaptive...
... toner. HP Color LaserJet 4550 series Color Emulation can be accessed though the Print Task Quick Sets in the application or operating system. Note Two values are available for the RGB Color setting: ● Default instructs the printer to interpret RGB color as sRGB. This option is on for this selection, you must manage image color in the printer driver. Adaptive...
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... than a few minutes. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to http://www.hp.com/supplies/clj5550. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 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 TRANSFER KIT 120,000...
... than a few minutes. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to http://www.hp.com/supplies/clj5550. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 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 TRANSFER KIT 120,000...
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...cleaning. The sensor also corrects for paper skew on the front and back of the printed page do not remedy the OHT and two-sided printing (duplex) problems, contact HP support at the top of the printer. 2. Note To clean the OHT sensor If these instructions do not align. The...cleaning is necessary. When to clean the OHT sensor ● The printer control panel reports paper is being used instead of the desired transparency. ● The images on the second side of the printer that the printer uses the correct print mode. Grasp the front cover and pull down. 142 Chapter 7 Maintenance...
...cleaning. The sensor also corrects for paper skew on the front and back of the printed page do not remedy the OHT and two-sided printing (duplex) problems, contact HP support at the top of the printer. 2. Note To clean the OHT sensor If these instructions do not align. The...cleaning is necessary. When to clean the OHT sensor ● The printer control panel reports paper is being used instead of the desired transparency. ● The images on the second side of the printer that the printer uses the correct print mode. Grasp the front cover and pull down. 142 Chapter 7 Maintenance...
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...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 get toner on your clothes If you replace the image transfer kit, or when print quality defects occur. When to clean the static discharge ...comb Note Clean the static discharge comb when you replace the black print cartridge, when you are replacing the image transfer kit, clean the static discharge comb...
...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 get toner on your clothes If you replace the image transfer kit, or when print quality defects occur. When to clean the static discharge ...comb Note Clean the static discharge comb when you replace the black print cartridge, when you are replacing the image transfer kit, clean the static discharge comb...