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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 emissions1, 2 ...263 Environmental specifications 264 Appendix E Regulatory information FCC regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
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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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 of standard paper) 8 Tray 5 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 on/...
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 of standard paper) 8 Tray 5 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 on/...
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.... Sets the period of jobs stored on or turn off a color printer's REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) setting. For more information, see Calibrating the printer. Menu item OPTIMIZE QUICK CALIBRATE NOW Values BACKGROUND TRANSFER TRANSPARENCY FUSER WARM UP MEDIA TYPE RESTORE OPTIMIZE FULL CALIBRATE NOW COLOR RET OFF ON Description Please leave the default settings, unless...
.... Sets the period of jobs stored on or turn off a color printer's REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) setting. For more information, see Calibrating the printer. Menu item OPTIMIZE QUICK CALIBRATE NOW Values BACKGROUND TRANSFER TRANSPARENCY FUSER WARM UP MEDIA TYPE RESTORE OPTIMIZE FULL CALIBRATE NOW COLOR RET OFF ON Description Please leave the default settings, unless...
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Default is ON. Submenu that a new transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. Resets menu The resets menu allows you to reset factory settings, disable and enable PowerSave, and update the printer after new supplies are : TCP/IP IPX/SPX APPLETALK DLC/LLC ... 5 - 300 HIGH SPEED ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Possible values are installed. The default for HIGH SPEED is YES. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to enable or disable the bidirectional parallel communication. The default for ADVANCED FUNCTIONS is ON Allows you to parallel input options. Allows...
Default is ON. Submenu that a new transfer kit or new fuser kit has been installed. Resets menu The resets menu allows you to reset factory settings, disable and enable PowerSave, and update the printer after new supplies are : TCP/IP IPX/SPX APPLETALK DLC/LLC ... 5 - 300 HIGH SPEED ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Possible values are installed. The default for HIGH SPEED is YES. However, this menu does not restore HP Jetdirect network settings to enable or disable the bidirectional parallel communication. The default for ADVANCED FUNCTIONS is ON Allows you to parallel input options. Allows...
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... printing environment or to prevent possible damage: ● Do not use paper with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers. ● Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other than standard 3-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multipart forms...is possible that paper could meet all of paper that is not designed for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. This may damage the printer In rare circumstances paper can cause problems that are printing solid patterns. This service is designed for the...
... printing environment or to prevent possible damage: ● Do not use paper with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers. ● Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other than standard 3-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multipart forms...is possible that paper could meet all of paper that is not designed for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 image fuser. This may damage the printer In rare circumstances paper can cause problems that are printing solid patterns. This service is designed for the...
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... print that provides information about those supplies. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. Usage page The usage page lists a page count for each size of page coverage for example, an HP Jetdirect print server) or an optional hard drive, an additional configuration page... paper that were printed on two sides (duplexed), and totals of the two printing methods for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser To print the supplies status page: 1. Press to highlight PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. 5. USAGE PAGE appears ...
... print that provides information about those supplies. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. Usage page The usage page lists a page count for each size of page coverage for example, an HP Jetdirect print server) or an optional hard drive, an additional configuration page... paper that were printed on two sides (duplexed), and totals of the two printing methods for the following printer supplies: ● print cartridges (all colors) ● transfer unit ● fuser To print the supplies status page: 1. Press to highlight PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. 5. USAGE PAGE appears ...
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... can verify the life expectancy by checking the toner level, as described below. 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...FUSER KIT 150,000 pages 50 months 1 Approximate life is based on 4,000 pages per month. 2 Approximate average A4-/letter-size page count based on usage patterns and the amount of individual colors. Approximate replacement intervals for supplies The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for more information, see hp...
... can verify the life expectancy by checking the toner level, as described below. 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...FUSER KIT 150,000 pages 50 months 1 Approximate life is based on 4,000 pages per month. 2 Approximate average A4-/letter-size page count based on usage patterns and the amount of individual colors. Approximate replacement intervals for supplies The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for more information, see hp...
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... Supply item locations 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit Supply replacement guidelines To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following figure illustrates the location of each supply item or see more information at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Replacing supplies When you use of HP products in this printer. The following guidelines in...
... Supply item locations 1 fuser 2 print cartridges 3 transfer unit Supply replacement guidelines To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following figure illustrates the location of each supply item or see more information at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Replacing supplies When you use of HP products in this printer. The following guidelines in...
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... on the cartridge removed? ● Were recently installed supply items (image fuser kit, image transfer kit) installed correctly? If you are experiencing problems with the printer, this printer. Other factors that affect printing speed include the use of the printer, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Was the pull tab on installation and setup...
... on the cartridge removed? ● Were recently installed supply items (image fuser kit, image transfer kit) installed correctly? If you are experiencing problems with the printer, this printer. Other factors that affect printing speed include the use of the printer, see http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Was the pull tab on installation and setup...
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...Description Recommended action 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press alternates with the fuser. 51.2Y PRINTER ERROR For help press A fuser error has occurred. 1. A faulty fuser error has occurred. 50.8 - If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 50...fuser temperature error has occurred in the main thermistor. 50.4 - A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. Turn the printer off then on Either a beam detects an error, or a laser error has occured. If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp...
...Description Recommended action 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press alternates with the fuser. 51.2Y PRINTER ERROR For help press A fuser error has occurred. 1. A faulty fuser error has occurred. 50.8 - If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp.com/ support/clj5550. 50...fuser temperature error has occurred in the main thermistor. 50.4 - A high fuser temperature error has occurred in the sub-thermistor. Turn the printer off then on Either a beam detects an error, or a laser error has occured. If the problem persists, contact HP Support at http://www.hp...
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... operation (for example, to download a file to be a problem with Ready The printer received a PJL file system command that the fuser is attempting to continue printing. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then back on the specified drive. Close front covers. Note This message ... the message still persists, replace the EIO disk drive. Ensure that attempted to the disk drive. 1. When the printer receives another file, the message should disappear. Use the HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the EIO disk drive, or delete the stored job from the...
... operation (for example, to download a file to be a problem with Ready The printer received a PJL file system command that the fuser is attempting to continue printing. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then back on the specified drive. Close front covers. Note This message ... the message still persists, replace the EIO disk drive. Ensure that attempted to the disk drive. 1. When the printer receives another file, the message should disappear. Use the HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the EIO disk drive, or delete the stored job from the...
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.... This message is displayed until a supply needs to view help press alternates with Ready The fuser is based upon the historical page coverage of this printer. CAUTION Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is ready and will not be replaced. 1. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended...
.... This message is displayed until a supply needs to view help press alternates with Ready The fuser is based upon the historical page coverage of this printer. CAUTION Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is ready and will not be replaced. 1. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended...
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...the end of its useful life and the SUPPLIES LOW setting in SYSTEM SETUP is also available from the embedded Web server. To replace the fuser kit, perform the following steps: ● Open the top cover and image transfer unit. Order the identified print cartridge. 2. To replace the... Web server. To continue printing, press . 3. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Install a new fuser unit and secure with To continue press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of its life. CAUTION The image transfer unit can be...
...the end of its useful life and the SUPPLIES LOW setting in SYSTEM SETUP is also available from the embedded Web server. To replace the fuser kit, perform the following steps: ● Open the top cover and image transfer unit. Order the identified print cartridge. 2. To replace the... Web server. To continue printing, press . 3. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. 174 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW Install a new fuser unit and secure with To continue press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of its life. CAUTION The image transfer unit can be...
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...the supply. 4. Slide the old unit out of print cartridges. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. If the fuser or transfer kit is also available from the embedded Web server. Press to view help press The transfer unit is at the end of ... Press to view help press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of the printer. 4. REPLACE SUPPLIES Using black only The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of the unit. 3. At least one color cartridge is at the end of life. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue...
...the supply. 4. Slide the old unit out of print cartridges. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. If the fuser or transfer kit is also available from the embedded Web server. Press to view help press The transfer unit is at the end of ... Press to view help press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of the printer. 4. REPLACE SUPPLIES Using black only The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of the unit. 3. At least one color cartridge is at the end of life. Remove the old unit by pressing the blue...
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... might skew. You are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are not adjusted correctly. Input tray guides are correctly installed. If media heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb), it may not be ... ENWW Common causes of their useful life. An input tray is removed Reset the printer and print the document again. When duplexing, the print media is loaded incorrectly. Use only media that meets HP specifications. Do not fan media. before removing it over. Print media has rough or...
... might skew. You are reloading paper that has already passed Do not use media that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are not adjusted correctly. Input tray guides are correctly installed. If media heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb), it may not be ... ENWW Common causes of their useful life. An input tray is removed Reset the printer and print the document again. When duplexing, the print media is loaded incorrectly. Use only media that meets HP specifications. Do not fan media. before removing it over. Print media has rough or...
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Jammed paper Crumpled paper in these areas. Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195 Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in the areas indicated below.
Jammed paper Crumpled paper in these areas. Use the procedures in this section to clear jams in the fuser ENWW Paper wrapped around the fuser Clearing paper jams 195 Jams in the top cover Jams in the top cover occur in the areas indicated below.
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... pull forward on the two green levers to cool before touching the fuser. 196 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°F). Using the side handles, open the top cover. 2. Do not touch the fuser. It is hot and could cause burns! Jam in the top ...cover Do not touch the fuser. The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°F). Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 1. WARNING! It is hot and could...
... pull forward on the two green levers to cool before touching the fuser. 196 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°F). Using the side handles, open the top cover. 2. Do not touch the fuser. It is hot and could cause burns! Jam in the top ...cover Do not touch the fuser. The fuser's operating temperature is 190°C (374°F). Wait ten minutes to allow the fuser to cool before touching the fuser. 1. WARNING! It is hot and could...
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CAUTION 3. If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser. Open the fuser cover and pull up to pull the media straight up. 4. Be sure to remove any paper that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. ENWW Clearing paper jams 197 Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. Grasp the paper by both corners to remove it has cooled. WARNING!
CAUTION 3. If the paper tears, make sure that is crumpled in the fuser. Open the fuser cover and pull up to pull the media straight up. 4. Be sure to remove any paper that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. ENWW Clearing paper jams 197 Note Do not reach into the fuser until it , if possible. Grasp the paper by both corners to remove it has cooled. WARNING!
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... that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. 198 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW 5. If the transfer unit is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down on the transfer unit while it is open. Grasp the... green handles on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it . If the paper is wrapped around the roller, it is important to remove it has cooled. Pulling...
... that all paper fragments are removed from the paper path before resuming printing. 198 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW 5. If the transfer unit is wrapped around the fuser roller or stuck in the rollers, grasp the paper by both corners and pull down on the transfer unit while it is open. Grasp the... green handles on the paper can damage the fuser rollers and cause print quality problems. Do not reach into the fuser until it . If the paper is wrapped around the roller, it is important to remove it has cooled. Pulling...
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Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9. Close the top cover. 8. Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199
Firmly push the two green levers on either side of the fuser to re-engage the fuser rollers. 9. Close the top cover. 8. Close the transfer unit and front cover. 10. ENWW Clearing paper jams 199