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... without notice. Photoshop™ and PostScript® are registered trademarks of CompuServe, Inc. Copyright Information © 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard Company 11311...
... without notice. Photoshop™ and PostScript® are registered trademarks of CompuServe, Inc. Copyright Information © 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company All Rights Reserved. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard Company 11311...
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Table of Contents 1 Product information Chapter contents 19 Introduction 21 Printer features 22 Specifications 24 Site requirements 27 Media requirements 29 Identification (model and serial numbers 38 Printer Information 39 Safety information 46 2 Service approach Chapter contents 59 Introduction ... the display language 97 Installing the consumables 98 Configuring input trays 103 Verifying the printer is installed correctly 105 Verifying DIMM installation 106 Duplex registration (HP Color LaserJet 8550 107 Booklet printing 109 HP TonerGauge (HP Color LaserJet 8550 110 EN 3
Table of Contents 1 Product information Chapter contents 19 Introduction 21 Printer features 22 Specifications 24 Site requirements 27 Media requirements 29 Identification (model and serial numbers 38 Printer Information 39 Safety information 46 2 Service approach Chapter contents 59 Introduction ... the display language 97 Installing the consumables 98 Configuring input trays 103 Verifying the printer is installed correctly 105 Verifying DIMM installation 106 Duplex registration (HP Color LaserJet 8550 107 Booklet printing 109 HP TonerGauge (HP Color LaserJet 8550 110 EN 3
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... Table 34. Features and accessories by printer model 22 Printer performance 23 Electrical specifications 24 Operating environment specifications 24 Acoustic emissions 25 Printer dimensions 25 Consumable storage specifications 26 Media capacity and sizes for input trays 31 Media capacity and sizes for ... I/O Menu 91 I/O Menu 91 Resets Menu 92 Color Adjust Menu 92 Service Mode Menu 93 Replacement frequencies for printer consumables . . 119 Subtractive color absorption 138 Subtractive color mixing 139 Additive color mixing 140 Fusing temperatures 166 Printer motor and heater ...
... Table 34. Features and accessories by printer model 22 Printer performance 23 Electrical specifications 24 Operating environment specifications 24 Acoustic emissions 25 Printer dimensions 25 Consumable storage specifications 26 Media capacity and sizes for input trays 31 Media capacity and sizes for ... I/O Menu 91 I/O Menu 91 Resets Menu 92 Color Adjust Menu 92 Service Mode Menu 93 Replacement frequencies for printer consumables . . 119 Subtractive color absorption 138 Subtractive color mixing 139 Additive color mixing 140 Fusing temperatures 166 Printer motor and heater ...
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1 Product information Chapter contents Introduction 21 Printer features 22 Specifications 24 Electrical specifications 24 Operating environment specifications 24 Acoustic emission specifications 25 Printer dimensions 25 Consumable storage specifications 26 Site requirements 27 General guidelines 27 Space requirements 28 Media requirements 29 Selecting media 29 Storing media 30 Media capacity and sizes for input ...
1 Product information Chapter contents Introduction 21 Printer features 22 Specifications 24 Electrical specifications 24 Operating environment specifications 24 Acoustic emission specifications 25 Printer dimensions 25 Consumable storage specifications 26 Site requirements 27 General guidelines 27 Space requirements 28 Media requirements 29 Selecting media 29 Storing media 30 Media capacity and sizes for input ...
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...printing (b/w) During printing (color) During standby During Power Save mode During Off mode Minimum recommended circuit capacity for dimensions that include copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. 24 Chapter 1 - Operating environment specifications Item Operating Storage Temperature Recommended...to 95% RH Altitude Allowed 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for typical product 110-volt models 100 to 127 V (+/- 10%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 750 W (average)...
...printing (b/w) During printing (color) During standby During Power Save mode During Off mode Minimum recommended circuit capacity for dimensions that include copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. 24 Chapter 1 - Operating environment specifications Item Operating Storage Temperature Recommended...to 95% RH Altitude Allowed 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for typical product 110-volt models 100 to 127 V (+/- 10%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 750 W (average)...
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Acoustic emission specifications Table 5. Acoustic emissions Category Operation position (per ISO 9296, DIN 45635, T.19) Bystander 1 meter (per ISO 7779, DIN 45635, T.19) Sound power (per ISO 9296) ... unit and multi-bin mailbox or stapler/stacker 1230 mm (48 inches) 1056 mm (42 inches) 625 mm (25 inches) 118 kg (260 pounds) EN Specifications 25
Acoustic emission specifications Table 5. Acoustic emissions Category Operation position (per ISO 9296, DIN 45635, T.19) Bystander 1 meter (per ISO 7779, DIN 45635, T.19) Sound power (per ISO 9296) ... unit and multi-bin mailbox or stapler/stacker 1230 mm (48 inches) 1056 mm (42 inches) 625 mm (25 inches) 118 kg (260 pounds) EN Specifications 25
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Consumable storage specifications Temperature Normal (maximum of 2.5 years) 0 to 35° C (32 to 95° F) Severe (maximum of 18 days) High: 35 to 40° C (95 to 104...° F) within 3 minutes Humidity Normal (maximum of 2.5 years) 35 to 85% RH Severe (maximum of consumables is greatly affected by their storage environment. Consumable storage specifications The life of 18 days) High: 85 to 95% RH Low: 10 to 35% RH Atmospheric pressure 460 to 760 mm mercury (Hg) 26 Chapter...
Consumable storage specifications Temperature Normal (maximum of 2.5 years) 0 to 35° C (32 to 95° F) Severe (maximum of 18 days) High: 35 to 40° C (95 to 104...° F) within 3 minutes Humidity Normal (maximum of 2.5 years) 35 to 85% RH Severe (maximum of consumables is greatly affected by their storage environment. Consumable storage specifications The life of 18 days) High: 85 to 95% RH Low: 10 to 35% RH Atmospheric pressure 460 to 760 mm mercury (Hg) 26 Chapter...
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... 28). Install the printer away from the direct flow of exhaust from walls or other major appliances. Do not expose the printer to the environmental specifications listed in this chapter. Do not install near water sources, humidifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators, or other objects. Site requirements General guidelines Locating and placing the...
... 28). Install the printer away from the direct flow of exhaust from walls or other major appliances. Do not expose the printer to the environmental specifications listed in this chapter. Do not install near water sources, humidifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators, or other objects. Site requirements General guidelines Locating and placing the...
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...For ordering information, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Use only print media that have already passed through the printer or through a copy machine (even if there is possible that do not meet the specifications described in this chapter and still...unsupported media. Always handle transparencies and glossy media by the HP warranty or service agreements. Before purchasing media or specialized forms, test a small quantity in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. This service might be caused by abnormal characteristics of media...
...For ordering information, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Use only print media that have already passed through the printer or through a copy machine (even if there is possible that do not meet the specifications described in this chapter and still...unsupported media. Always handle transparencies and glossy media by the HP warranty or service agreements. Before purchasing media or specialized forms, test a small quantity in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. This service might be caused by abnormal characteristics of media...
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...guides. EN Media requirements 31 Table 8. The media should be of good quality and free of media specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Media capacity and sizes for input trays Tray Media type Media size and orientation Media weight Maximum... capacity Paper Plain Preprinted Letterhead Prepunched Bond Recycled Color Card stock Heavy (more than 28 lb, 105 g/m2) Glossy ...
...guides. EN Media requirements 31 Table 8. The media should be of good quality and free of media specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Media capacity and sizes for input trays Tray Media type Media size and orientation Media weight Maximum... capacity Paper Plain Preprinted Letterhead Prepunched Bond Recycled Color Card stock Heavy (more than 28 lb, 105 g/m2) Glossy ...
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Table 10. Printable area specification Media type Non-masked print area Cut sheet Envelope Recommended print area Cut sheet Envelope Image assurance area Cut sheet Envelope Margin Top 2.1 mm (0.083 ... which image signals are not masked by the compulsory formation of blank image area (this is the maximum area that can be addressed by the laser beam). Recommended print area-the maximum area in which image signals can be printed on media without any loss of image signals, excluding manual feed...
Table 10. Printable area specification Media type Non-masked print area Cut sheet Envelope Recommended print area Cut sheet Envelope Image assurance area Cut sheet Envelope Margin Top 2.1 mm (0.083 ... which image signals are not masked by the compulsory formation of blank image area (this is the maximum area that can be addressed by the laser beam). Recommended print area-the maximum area in which image signals can be printed on media without any loss of image signals, excluding manual feed...
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...the IEEE 802.3 connectors, the printer meets the requirements of EN55022 Class A. Declarations of conformity DOC-HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer...Packard Personal Computer Systems. 2 This Device complies with the requirements of the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 IEC ...825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 ...
...the IEEE 802.3 connectors, the printer meets the requirements of EN55022 Class A. Declarations of conformity DOC-HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer...Packard Personal Computer Systems. 2 This Device complies with the requirements of the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 IEC ...825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 ...
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... interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550 N, 8550 DN, 8550 GN, 8550 MFP C7096A, C7097A, C7098A, C7099A, C7835A, C7836A ALL conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2...+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994+A11 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class A1 EN ...
... interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550 N, 8550 DN, 8550 GN, 8550 MFP C7096A, C7097A, C7098A, C7099A, C7835A, C7836A ALL conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2...+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994+A11 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class A1 EN ...
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... a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. 2 This Device complies with the requirements of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following Product Specifications: EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1992 IEC 801...
... a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. 2 This Device complies with the requirements of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following Product Specifications: EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1992 IEC 801...
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Operation is subject to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 EN 50081-1:1992 EN...
Operation is subject to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 EN 50081-1:1992 EN...
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... engine is not, see page 511. For a list of available accessories and their part numbers, see the service manual specific to the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer. Roseville, CA 95678 Hewlett-Packard Company Support Materials Europe Wolf-Hirth Strasse 33 D-7030 Böblingen,...with the troubleshooting procedures in chapter 8 of this printer. Use only accessories specifically designed for ordering from HP's Service Materials Organization or Support Materials Europe. When repairing an HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer, first isolate the location of the field-replaceable units....
... engine is not, see page 511. For a list of available accessories and their part numbers, see the service manual specific to the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer. Roseville, CA 95678 Hewlett-Packard Company Support Materials Europe Wolf-Hirth Strasse 33 D-7030 Böblingen,...with the troubleshooting procedures in chapter 8 of this printer. Use only accessories specifically designed for ordering from HP's Service Materials Organization or Support Materials Europe. When repairing an HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer, first isolate the location of the field-replaceable units....
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...the Customer Care Center. Warranty Note The warranty outlines specific legal rights. Installation is optional with the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP. Installation can be other models of the major "consumable" parts. Refilled toner cartridges While HP does not prohibit the use a toner cartridge before ...part of the printing mechanism and a supply of a new HP LaserJet toner cartridge. HP also cannot predict what the long-term reliability effect on the toner cartridge box. Refer to simplify replacement of HP Color LaserJet 8500 and 8550 models. For best results, always use of...
...the Customer Care Center. Warranty Note The warranty outlines specific legal rights. Installation is optional with the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP. Installation can be other models of the major "consumable" parts. Refilled toner cartridges While HP does not prohibit the use a toner cartridge before ...part of the printing mechanism and a supply of a new HP LaserJet toner cartridge. HP also cannot predict what the long-term reliability effect on the toner cartridge box. Refer to simplify replacement of HP Color LaserJet 8500 and 8550 models. For best results, always use of...
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... as the serial number of the formatter board. l FORMATTER DIAGNOSTICS menu is provided for manufacturing and field service personnel to perform specific diagnostic tests on the formatter board and its related components. • Service personnel can pinpoint problem areas on the formatter board... * Default setting. A message warns service personnel that might be entered only by pressing the left side of color pages processed. TOTAL PAGE COUNT COLOR PAGE COUNT Description/action This number is the serial number of pages processed. Press SELECT to save the value ...
... as the serial number of the formatter board. l FORMATTER DIAGNOSTICS menu is provided for manufacturing and field service personnel to perform specific diagnostic tests on the formatter board and its related components. • Service personnel can pinpoint problem areas on the formatter board... * Default setting. A message warns service personnel that might be entered only by pressing the left side of color pages processed. TOTAL PAGE COUNT COLOR PAGE COUNT Description/action This number is the serial number of pages processed. Press SELECT to save the value ...
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... Mode DRAM DIMMs are installed in facing left and right slots). Operational overview EN DIMM slot configuration o DRAM DIMMs must be installed in a specific configuration. Verifying DIMM installation The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer comes with the following amounts of memory installed in slots 1 and 2: l 16-MB DIMMs in the base and N models l 32...
... Mode DRAM DIMMs are installed in facing left and right slots). Operational overview EN DIMM slot configuration o DRAM DIMMs must be installed in a specific configuration. Verifying DIMM installation The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer comes with the following amounts of memory installed in slots 1 and 2: l 16-MB DIMMs in the base and N models l 32...
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...a replacement imaging drum kit before "drum life out." and A4-sized pages. EN Printer consumables 125 The user can continue to operate the HP Color LaserJet 8500/8550 printer until "drum life out" occurs, at which point the printer will be advised that the imaging drum has only about 20%...- out" "Drum life low" warns the user that : Drum life specification assumes two-page jobs, one color is actually used. The imaging drum is a relatively small contributor to the overall printing cost. When printing in color, the number of pages will not operate. This should be one-fourth of...
...a replacement imaging drum kit before "drum life out." and A4-sized pages. EN Printer consumables 125 The user can continue to operate the HP Color LaserJet 8500/8550 printer until "drum life out" occurs, at which point the printer will be advised that the imaging drum has only about 20%...- out" "Drum life low" warns the user that : Drum life specification assumes two-page jobs, one color is actually used. The imaging drum is a relatively small contributor to the overall printing cost. When printing in color, the number of pages will not operate. This should be one-fourth of...