HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer - Getting Started Guide, C7096-90923
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... a Printer window opens. 3 In the Name field, type a name for Network Clients Use the following information to which the printer is connected. 5 Click Install new printer driver. Installing the Printer Software for the printer. 4 Click the port to install the OS/2 PCL driver or OS/2 PostScript driver on OS/2 systems (versions 2.0 with OS/2. 6 Click Other printer driver. 7 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 48 EN Use a file management tool to the printer, the printer software must...
... a Printer window opens. 3 In the Name field, type a name for Network Clients Use the following information to which the printer is connected. 5 Click Install new printer driver. Installing the Printer Software for the printer. 4 Click the port to install the OS/2 PCL driver or OS/2 PostScript driver on OS/2 systems (versions 2.0 with OS/2. 6 Click Other printer driver. 7 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 48 EN Use a file management tool to the printer, the printer software must...
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8 In the Directory field, type: D:\english\OS2\
8 In the Directory field, type: D:\english\OS2\
HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - Copy Module User Guide, Not Orderable
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... input trays. Prepare the required toner cartridge indicated in one of the indicated size and rotation in the copy module touch panel display. See "Loading media" on page 65. When the START key is presently making internal operational adjustments. LOAD PAPER. Load media in the touch panel display. ADJUSTING... Self-diagnostic (error) messages (continued) Message/cause Remedy ** (COLOR) TONER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE ** (COLOR) TONER CARTRIDGE. There is only a small amount of the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide. See...
... input trays. Prepare the required toner cartridge indicated in one of the indicated size and rotation in the copy module touch panel display. See "Loading media" on page 65. When the START key is presently making internal operational adjustments. LOAD PAPER. Load media in the touch panel display. ADJUSTING... Self-diagnostic (error) messages (continued) Message/cause Remedy ** (COLOR) TONER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE ** (COLOR) TONER CARTRIDGE. There is only a small amount of the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide. See...
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... 12 obtaining 10 online services 10 world wide web 10 system entering password 123 locating keys 30 power button 52 turning off 52 turning on 50 System Password function 248 T Text/Photo Priority setting adjusting level 107 in black mode 238 using Original Type mode 104 Timer settings Automatic Clear Time 269 Automatic Energy saver mode 271 Automatic Power-off 273 description 269 Low-power mode 272 toner cartridges replacing 287 Index 335 preset copy ratios 81 printer drivers, ordering 10...
... 12 obtaining 10 online services 10 world wide web 10 system entering password 123 locating keys 30 power button 52 turning off 52 turning on 50 System Password function 248 T Text/Photo Priority setting adjusting level 107 in black mode 238 using Original Type mode 104 Timer settings Automatic Clear Time 269 Automatic Energy saver mode 271 Automatic Power-off 273 description 269 Low-power mode 272 toner cartridges replacing 287 Index 335 preset copy ratios 81 printer drivers, ordering 10...
User Guide
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... 1 The HP Color LaserJet 8550 Printer Features Printer Information Configurations Locating the Printer's Parts Optional Paper Handling Accessories and Status Lights 2 Using the Printer Control Panel Overview Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicator Lights When to Use the Printer Control Panel Menus Using the Printer Control Panel in Shared Environments Resetting the Printer Factory Defaults Printing Menu Maps Changing Settings in the Printer Control Panel Configuring Menu Selections Auto Continue Tray 1 Auto Configuring Media Type and Size Selecting an Output Bin Setting Media Type and Size...
... 1 The HP Color LaserJet 8550 Printer Features Printer Information Configurations Locating the Printer's Parts Optional Paper Handling Accessories and Status Lights 2 Using the Printer Control Panel Overview Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicator Lights When to Use the Printer Control Panel Menus Using the Printer Control Panel in Shared Environments Resetting the Printer Factory Defaults Printing Menu Maps Changing Settings in the Printer Control Panel Configuring Menu Selections Auto Continue Tray 1 Auto Configuring Media Type and Size Selecting an Output Bin Setting Media Type and Size...
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..., Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Macintosh z Supports forms and fonts on some printer models z Optional duplexer, which provides two-sided printing; standard on the disk using HP Resource Manager z PCL 5 color extension support in the printer z PostScript 3™ support (includes PDF) z Automatic printer personality switching z Standard ECP or bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284 compliant) z 2 enhanced input/output (EIO) slots z Automatic I/O (input/output) switching z HP Web JetAdmin software z HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh only) 18 1 The HP Color LaserJet 8550 Printer...
..., Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Macintosh z Supports forms and fonts on some printer models z Optional duplexer, which provides two-sided printing; standard on the disk using HP Resource Manager z PCL 5 color extension support in the printer z PostScript 3™ support (includes PDF) z Automatic printer personality switching z Standard ECP or bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284 compliant) z 2 enhanced input/output (EIO) slots z Automatic I/O (input/output) switching z HP Web JetAdmin software z HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh only) 18 1 The HP Color LaserJet 8550 Printer...
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... MENU until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control panel display. 2 Press ITEM until TONER LOW appears on the printer control panel the printer will display the TONER LOW REPLACE warning until the toner cartridge is empty, the message TONER OUT REPLACE will be fixed by replacing the consumable. When the toner cartridge is empty. EN Changing Settings in the Printer Control Panel 45 Although this option allows you to configure the printer behavior when the consumable lives are low, print quality will bring the printer online. Note Note Selecting Toner Low...
... MENU until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control panel display. 2 Press ITEM until TONER LOW appears on the printer control panel the printer will display the TONER LOW REPLACE warning until the toner cartridge is empty, the message TONER OUT REPLACE will be fixed by replacing the consumable. When the toner cartridge is empty. EN Changing Settings in the Printer Control Panel 45 Although this option allows you to configure the printer behavior when the consumable lives are low, print quality will bring the printer online. Note Note Selecting Toner Low...
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... a password, thus enabling the printer control panel lock. For more information on using Microsoft Windows, use the HP LaserJet utility. When the front panel displays COLD RESET, release the green GO button. EN Changing Settings in the printer control panel will be cleared, and the printer control panel will receive an ACCESS DENIED message. The easier of the two methods is through the HP Web JetAdmin software. If you are using the HP Web JetAdmin software to restore the printer settings. If you are using Mac...
... a password, thus enabling the printer control panel lock. For more information on using Microsoft Windows, use the HP LaserJet utility. When the front panel displays COLD RESET, release the green GO button. EN Changing Settings in the printer control panel will be cleared, and the printer control panel will receive an ACCESS DENIED message. The easier of the two methods is through the HP Web JetAdmin software. If you are using the HP Web JetAdmin software to restore the printer settings. If you are using Mac...
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... amount of the printer to reset the printer. 130 7 Printer Control Panel Messages EN If possible, print to another network printer to the EIO ports and that the EIO board is seated properly. No action is printed. alternates with Open the Stapler door, and clear the paper or staple jam. The current data in the printer's internal memory is required. 13.xx Paper Jam A staple jam occurred. Printing can continue, but some data might be...
... amount of the printer to reset the printer. 130 7 Printer Control Panel Messages EN If possible, print to another network printer to the EIO ports and that the EIO board is seated properly. No action is printed. alternates with Open the Stapler door, and clear the paper or staple jam. The current data in the printer's internal memory is required. 13.xx Paper Jam A staple jam occurred. Printing can continue, but some data might be...
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... connected? z Are the communications cables from the printer to a live power source? z If you recently replaced a toner cartridge, did you might encounter while using the printer. z Are the parallel cables IEEE-1284 compliant? z Were the printer and its software installed correctly? EN Performing Basic Troubleshooting Steps 161 z Are any messages displayed on installation and set up, see the HP Customer Care information in the front of this manual. 8 Solving Printer Problems Performing Basic Troubleshooting...
... connected? z Are the communications cables from the printer to a live power source? z If you recently replaced a toner cartridge, did you might encounter while using the printer. z Are the parallel cables IEEE-1284 compliant? z Were the printer and its software installed correctly? EN Performing Basic Troubleshooting Steps 161 z Are any messages displayed on installation and set up, see the HP Customer Care information in the front of this manual. 8 Solving Printer Problems Performing Basic Troubleshooting...
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... tray 1. For media specifications, see "Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input Trays" in the printer driver. Problem Vertical bands or very dark background Faded print, or random faded areas Cause and Solution Vertical colored bands or dark black or brown backgrounds appear on the printer control panel. Note: If you use the Manually Print on 2nd Side setting when you might see "Supported Media Weights and Sizes for a TONER LOW REPLACE or TONER OUT REPLACE message on the page. Change to clear...
... tray 1. For media specifications, see "Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input Trays" in the printer driver. Problem Vertical bands or very dark background Faded print, or random faded areas Cause and Solution Vertical colored bands or dark black or brown backgrounds appear on the printer control panel. Note: If you use the Manually Print on 2nd Side setting when you might see "Supported Media Weights and Sizes for a TONER LOW REPLACE or TONER OUT REPLACE message on the page. Change to clear...
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... output 42 bins, top output 42 black and white, print color as 112 black and white, print speeds 17 black toner cartridges, illustration 124 black toner cartridges, ordering 204 black toner cartridges, replace frequency 126 bond paper, weights/sizes 61 booklet printing 103 buttons, control panel 28 buttons, power, illustration 22 C C5 size, weights 62 cables, connection, illustration 23 Canada, DOC regulations 217 Cancel Job key, illustration 28 canceling print job, key 28 canceling print job, message 138 card stock, duplexing 190 card stock, printing from tray 1 77 card stock, weights/sizes...
... output 42 bins, top output 42 black and white, print color as 112 black and white, print speeds 17 black toner cartridges, illustration 124 black toner cartridges, ordering 204 black toner cartridges, replace frequency 126 bond paper, weights/sizes 61 booklet printing 103 buttons, control panel 28 buttons, power, illustration 22 C C5 size, weights 62 cables, connection, illustration 23 Canada, DOC regulations 217 Cancel Job key, illustration 28 canceling print job, key 28 canceling print job, message 138 card stock, duplexing 190 card stock, printing from tray 1 77 card stock, weights/sizes...
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... output, causes 171, 172 customer support 3 custom-sized media, printing from tray 1 77 custom-sized media, weights/types 61 cyan toner cartridges, ordering 204 cyan toner cartridges, replace frequency 126 D Data light, illustration 29 data, printer not receiving 175 declaration of conformity 218 defaults, binding 33 defaults, clearable warnings 33 defaults, Color Adjust Menu 36 defaults, Configuration Menu 33 defaults, control panel messages 33 defaults, copies 34 defaults, Courier 34 defaults, duplex 33 defaults, factory 32 defaults, font number 34 defaults, font source 34 defaults, I/O Menu...
... output, causes 171, 172 customer support 3 custom-sized media, printing from tray 1 77 custom-sized media, weights/types 61 cyan toner cartridges, ordering 204 cyan toner cartridges, replace frequency 126 D Data light, illustration 29 data, printer not receiving 175 declaration of conformity 218 defaults, binding 33 defaults, clearable warnings 33 defaults, Color Adjust Menu 36 defaults, Configuration Menu 33 defaults, control panel messages 33 defaults, copies 34 defaults, Courier 34 defaults, duplex 33 defaults, factory 32 defaults, font number 34 defaults, font source 34 defaults, I/O Menu...
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... printer 57 error log, printing 51 error messages 129 error messages, not showing 173 error, internal memory 136 error, memory 150 errors, print PostScript 33 event log, printing 51 executive size, print speeds 17 executive size, weights/types 61 expanding, memory 56 extended data out, DIMMs 207 F face-up output bin, illustration 22 factory defaults 32 fan, failure 135 Fast Page Mode, DIMMs 207 FCC, regulations 217 features, accessories 19 features, control panel 28 features, DIMMs 18 features, duplexer...
... printer 57 error log, printing 51 error messages 129 error messages, not showing 173 error, internal memory 136 error, memory 150 errors, print PostScript 33 event log, printing 51 executive size, print speeds 17 executive size, weights/types 61 expanding, memory 56 extended data out, DIMMs 207 F face-up output bin, illustration 22 factory defaults 32 fan, failure 135 Fast Page Mode, DIMMs 207 FCC, regulations 217 features, accessories 19 features, control panel 28 features, DIMMs 18 features, duplexer...
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... printer memory 56 hard disk, initializing 152 hard disk, ordering 204 hard disk, storing data on 56 hard disk, verifying installation 52 hard disk, verifying lock 52 heavy media, printing on backside 104 heavy paper, duplexing 190 heavy paper, printing from tray 1 77 heavy paper, specifications 70 heavy paper, weights/sizes 61 height, printer 123 help, using online 129 HP ColorSmart II, settings 110 HP Customer Care Centers 10 HP LaserJet Resource Manager 106 HP LaserJet Utility 107 HP support services 3 HP TonerGauge 88 HP TonerGauge, resetting 127 HP Web JetAdmin, locking control panel...
... printer memory 56 hard disk, initializing 152 hard disk, ordering 204 hard disk, storing data on 56 hard disk, verifying installation 52 hard disk, verifying lock 52 heavy media, printing on backside 104 heavy paper, duplexing 190 heavy paper, printing from tray 1 77 heavy paper, specifications 70 heavy paper, weights/sizes 61 height, printer 123 help, using online 129 HP ColorSmart II, settings 110 HP Customer Care Centers 10 HP LaserJet Resource Manager 106 HP LaserJet Utility 107 HP support services 3 HP TonerGauge 88 HP TonerGauge, resetting 127 HP Web JetAdmin, locking control panel...
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... 123 manual feed, default 33 maps, printing menu 37 Material safety data sheet, obtaining 216 measurements, printer 123 measurements, space for printer 123 media guides, adjusting in tray 4 84 media guides, adjusting in trays 2 or 3 80 media jams, causes 165 media jams, duplexer 139 media jams, fuser 139 media jams, locations 163 media jams, transfer 141 media jams, troubleshooting 165 media transfer door, illustration 24 media trays, illustration 22 media trays, lights 24 media trays, paper sizes supported 18 media trays, verifying configuration 52 media trays, verifying installation 52 media...
... 123 manual feed, default 33 maps, printing menu 37 Material safety data sheet, obtaining 216 measurements, printer 123 measurements, space for printer 123 media guides, adjusting in tray 4 84 media guides, adjusting in trays 2 or 3 80 media jams, causes 165 media jams, duplexer 139 media jams, fuser 139 media jams, locations 163 media jams, transfer 141 media jams, troubleshooting 165 media transfer door, illustration 24 media trays, illustration 22 media trays, lights 24 media trays, paper sizes supported 18 media trays, verifying configuration 52 media trays, verifying installation 52 media...
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...media types/sizes 17 pages, number printed 52 pages, printed since color adjustment 53 PANTONE settings 115 PANTONE, automatic matching 113 paper guides, adjusting in tray 4 84 paper guides, adjusting in trays 2 or 3 80 paper jams, causes 165 paper jams, duplexer 139 paper jams, fuser 139 paper jams, locations 163 paper jams, transfer 141 paper jams, troubleshooting 165 paper rollers, replacement frequency 126 paper trays, illustration 22 paper trays, lights 24 paper trays, paper sizes supported 18 paper trays, verifying configuration 52 paper, capacity of trays 60 paper, clearing from printer...
...media types/sizes 17 pages, number printed 52 pages, printed since color adjustment 53 PANTONE settings 115 PANTONE, automatic matching 113 paper guides, adjusting in tray 4 84 paper guides, adjusting in trays 2 or 3 80 paper jams, causes 165 paper jams, duplexer 139 paper jams, fuser 139 paper jams, locations 163 paper jams, transfer 141 paper jams, troubleshooting 165 paper rollers, replacement frequency 126 paper trays, illustration 22 paper trays, lights 24 paper trays, paper sizes supported 18 paper trays, verifying configuration 52 paper, capacity of trays 60 paper, clearing from printer...
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... tray 4 86 printing, tips for trays 2 and 3 83 printing, variable data 102 private job, printing 99 product information sheets, obtaining 225 product numbers, verifying 52 proof and hold, continuing jobs 97 PS, file will not print 178 PS, printing font list 51 PS, selecting 47 punched paper, weights/sizes 61 Q quick copying, print job 95 quick sets, creating and using 93 R RAM, configuring 57 RAM, internal error 136 ramp, color 119 random-access memory, configuring 57 random-access memory, internal error...
... tray 4 86 printing, tips for trays 2 and 3 83 printing, variable data 102 private job, printing 99 product information sheets, obtaining 225 product numbers, verifying 52 proof and hold, continuing jobs 97 PS, file will not print 178 PS, printing font list 51 PS, selecting 47 punched paper, weights/sizes 61 Q quick copying, print job 95 quick sets, creating and using 93 R RAM, configuring 57 RAM, internal error 136 ramp, color 119 random-access memory, configuring 57 random-access memory, internal error...
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... 46 sensor, cleaning density 197 serial numbers, verifying 52 service code, verifying 52 settings, adjusting color 114 settings, auto continue 39 settings, black and white printing 112 settings, changing control panel 29 settings, color adjustment 111 settings, ColorSync 112 settings, consumable out response 45 settings, control panel display language 50 settings, default printer personality 47 settings, Detail 111 settings, Halftone 111 settings, HP ColorSmart II 110 settings, I/O timeout 48 settings, ICC 112 settings, Manual color 111 settings, parallel advanced functions 46 settings, Power...
... 46 sensor, cleaning density 197 serial numbers, verifying 52 service code, verifying 52 settings, adjusting color 114 settings, auto continue 39 settings, black and white printing 112 settings, changing control panel 29 settings, color adjustment 111 settings, ColorSync 112 settings, consumable out response 45 settings, control panel display language 50 settings, default printer personality 47 settings, Detail 111 settings, Halftone 111 settings, HP ColorSmart II 110 settings, I/O timeout 48 settings, ICC 112 settings, Manual color 111 settings, parallel advanced functions 46 settings, Power...
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... tray 4, tips for printing 86 tray 4, verifying installation 52 trays, illustration 22 trays, lights 24 trays, paper sizes supported 18 trays, verifying configuration 52 troubleshooting, basic steps 161 TrueType fonts, supported 18 typefaces, cannot select in application 181 typefaces, incorrect on printout 183 typefaces, numbers, PCL defaults 34 typefaces, printer features 18 typefaces, saving downloaded 57 typefaces, sources, PCL defaults 34 types, configuring media 40 types, media 60 types, selecting media 40 U upper left door, illustration 23 user interface, features 18 using control panel...
... tray 4, tips for printing 86 tray 4, verifying installation 52 trays, illustration 22 trays, lights 24 trays, paper sizes supported 18 trays, verifying configuration 52 troubleshooting, basic steps 161 TrueType fonts, supported 18 typefaces, cannot select in application 181 typefaces, incorrect on printout 183 typefaces, numbers, PCL defaults 34 typefaces, printer features 18 typefaces, saving downloaded 57 typefaces, sources, PCL defaults 34 types, configuring media 40 types, media 60 types, selecting media 40 U upper left door, illustration 23 user interface, features 18 using control panel...