HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer - Getting Started Guide, C7096-90923
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To unpack the printer 1 Remove all external packing tape from the fuser. 3 Open the front door. 6 EN Then, remove the orange shipping notice from the printer. 2 Open the lower left door and push down the green lever on the right side of the fuser.
To unpack the printer 1 Remove all external packing tape from the fuser. 3 Open the front door. 6 EN Then, remove the orange shipping notice from the printer. 2 Open the lower left door and push down the green lever on the right side of the fuser.
HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - Copy Module User Guide, Not Orderable
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...drum cartridge is not installed correctly. REPLACE THE DRUM CARTRIDGE. The imaging drum is not installed correctly. Reinstall the fuser unit. Follow the instructions described in the printer unit. Copying was stopped due to clear the jammed media. SET THE INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER DRUM. Note If copies cannot... be made when no warning message is displayed in the touch panel display, there may be an error in the printer unit control panel display. REMOVE THE JAMMED PAPER. Remedy See the location indicated by the ! symbol and follow the instructions in ...
...drum cartridge is not installed correctly. REPLACE THE DRUM CARTRIDGE. The imaging drum is not installed correctly. Reinstall the fuser unit. Follow the instructions described in the printer unit. Copying was stopped due to clear the jammed media. SET THE INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER DRUM. Note If copies cannot... be made when no warning message is displayed in the touch panel display, there may be an error in the printer unit control panel display. REMOVE THE JAMMED PAPER. Remedy See the location indicated by the ! symbol and follow the instructions in ...
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... the toner cartridge/drum are included in every new HP LaserJet toner cartridge and consumables package. HP Toner Cartridges/Photoconductive Drum In many countries/regions, this HP LaserJet printer unit facilitates the recycling of the printer unit's life. If your country/region is not ...listed in the replacement's brochure, see the HP Customer Care information in over 20 countries. The design of this product's toner cartridge, photoconductive drum, transfer assembly, and fuser...
... the toner cartridge/drum are included in every new HP LaserJet toner cartridge and consumables package. HP Toner Cartridges/Photoconductive Drum In many countries/regions, this HP LaserJet printer unit facilitates the recycling of the printer unit's life. If your country/region is not ...listed in the replacement's brochure, see the HP Customer Care information in over 20 countries. The design of this product's toner cartridge, photoconductive drum, transfer assembly, and fuser...
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Menu REGISTRATION DUPLEX MENU I/O MENU RESETS MENU n Item Factory Default TRAY 1 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 1 X = 0 TRAY 1 Y = 0 TRAY 2l PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 2 X = 0 TRAY 2 Y = 0 TRAY 3 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 3 X = 0 TRAY 3 Y = 0 TRAY 4m PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 4 X = 0 TRAY 4 Y = I/O TIMEOUT 0 30 (seconds) PARALLEL ADV FUNCTIONS = ON FACTORY DEFAULT RESET RESET ACTIVE I/O RESET ALL I/O RESET TRANSFER LIFE COUNT RESET FUSER LIFE COUNT supplied by installed devices EN When to Use the Printer Control Panel Menus 35
Menu REGISTRATION DUPLEX MENU I/O MENU RESETS MENU n Item Factory Default TRAY 1 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 1 X = 0 TRAY 1 Y = 0 TRAY 2l PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 2 X = 0 TRAY 2 Y = 0 TRAY 3 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 3 X = 0 TRAY 3 Y = 0 TRAY 4m PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 4 X = 0 TRAY 4 Y = I/O TIMEOUT 0 30 (seconds) PARALLEL ADV FUNCTIONS = ON FACTORY DEFAULT RESET RESET ACTIVE I/O RESET ALL I/O RESET TRANSFER LIFE COUNT RESET FUSER LIFE COUNT supplied by installed devices EN When to Use the Printer Control Panel Menus 35
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...low response 1 Press MENU until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control panel display. 2 Press ITEM until TONER LOW appears on the display. The printer uses the toner low response setting as the setting for TRANSFER KIT LOW REPLACE KIT, FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT, TONER LOW, and DRUM LIFE ...LOW REPLACE DRUM KIT messages. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of how you have configured the printer response.
...low response 1 Press MENU until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control panel display. 2 Press ITEM until TONER LOW appears on the display. The printer uses the toner low response setting as the setting for TRANSFER KIT LOW REPLACE KIT, FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT, TONER LOW, and DRUM LIFE ...LOW REPLACE DRUM KIT messages. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of how you have configured the printer response.
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A Color Toner Cartridges B Black Toner Cartridge C Imaging Drum D Cleaning Roller E Transfer Belt F Transfer Drum G Air Filters H Charcoal Filter I Fuser J Transfer Charger For information on replacing the consumables, see the instructions included with each printer consumable. Replacing Printer Consumables Figure 14 Locating Printer Consumables The following figure shows the location of the printer that can be replaced after its useful life has been exceeded. A consumable is any part of each consumable. 124 6 Maintaining the Printer EN
A Color Toner Cartridges B Black Toner Cartridge C Imaging Drum D Cleaning Roller E Transfer Belt F Transfer Drum G Air Filters H Charcoal Filter I Fuser J Transfer Charger For information on replacing the consumables, see the instructions included with each printer consumable. Replacing Printer Consumables Figure 14 Locating Printer Consumables The following figure shows the location of the printer that can be replaced after its useful life has been exceeded. A consumable is any part of each consumable. 124 6 Maintaining the Printer EN
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...from 2% to vary. For example, 5,000 pages at 5% coverage is a layer of printer control panel messages, see chapter 7, "Printer Control Panel Messages." 126 6 Maintaining the Printer EN Estimates made in terms of individual toner colors. Drum life is stated in this manner are eight Letter-size images per month. A ... LOW REPLACE KIT 150,000 black-and-white only pages, or 75,000 color pages 25 months black-and-white only pages, or 12.5 months color pages Fuser Kit (110 Volt) Fuser Paper Rollers (6) Hand Wipe FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT 100,000 black-and-white only pages, or 50...
...from 2% to vary. For example, 5,000 pages at 5% coverage is a layer of printer control panel messages, see chapter 7, "Printer Control Panel Messages." 126 6 Maintaining the Printer EN Estimates made in terms of individual toner colors. Drum life is stated in this manner are eight Letter-size images per month. A ... LOW REPLACE KIT 150,000 black-and-white only pages, or 75,000 color pages 25 months black-and-white only pages, or 12.5 months color pages Fuser Kit (110 Volt) Fuser Paper Rollers (6) Hand Wipe FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT 100,000 black-and-white only pages, or 50...
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... POWER Indicates that all cables are connected. Turn the printer off and on to reset the printer. Turn the printer off for service. 52 SCANNER ERROR Indicates that a laser malfunction has occurred. If the condition persists, contact a local authorized HP dealer or service representative for service. 50.X FUSER ERROR CYCLE POWER Indicates that a fusing assembly malfunction...
... POWER Indicates that all cables are connected. Turn the printer off and on to reset the printer. Turn the printer off for service. 52 SCANNER ERROR Indicates that a laser malfunction has occurred. If the condition persists, contact a local authorized HP dealer or service representative for service. 50.X FUSER ERROR CYCLE POWER Indicates that a fusing assembly malfunction...
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...! Remove the duplexer if installed. WARNING! Do not touch the fuser; Remove the jammed media. Do not touch the fuser; Remove the duplexer. Message Description CLEAR DUPLEX JAM The printer senses a media LOWER LEFT DOOR jam in the fuser area. CLEAR FUSER JAM The printer senses a media LOWER LEFT DOOR jam in the duplexer. Recommended Action...
...! Remove the duplexer if installed. WARNING! Do not touch the fuser; Remove the jammed media. Do not touch the fuser; Remove the duplexer. Message Description CLEAR DUPLEX JAM The printer senses a media LOWER LEFT DOOR jam in the fuser area. CLEAR FUSER JAM The printer senses a media LOWER LEFT DOOR jam in the duplexer. Recommended Action...
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... "Accessories, Options, and Related Products" in chapter 2. The printer has detected that an incompatible fuser (possibly the wrong voltage of fuser for optimum printer operation. Remove the fuser and install the fuser specified for use with the fuser kit. Message FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT FUSER LIFE OUT REPLACE KIT INCORRECT FUSER LOWER LEFT DOOR INPUT DEVICE PAPER PATH OPEN...
... "Accessories, Options, and Related Products" in chapter 2. The printer has detected that an incompatible fuser (possibly the wrong voltage of fuser for optimum printer operation. Remove the fuser and install the fuser specified for use with the fuser kit. Message FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT FUSER LIFE OUT REPLACE KIT INCORRECT FUSER LOWER LEFT DOOR INPUT DEVICE PAPER PATH OPEN...
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... toner cartridge and swinging the upper lever to print. Install the fuser and verify that the fuser is not installed. INSTALL FUSER LOWER LEFT DOOR The printer has detected that it is either not installed or not correctly installed in the printer. Note: The color toner carousel will not rotate unless the clear door is closed...
... toner cartridge and swinging the upper lever to print. Install the fuser and verify that the fuser is not installed. INSTALL FUSER LOWER LEFT DOOR The printer has detected that it is either not installed or not correctly installed in the printer. Note: The color toner carousel will not rotate unless the clear door is closed...
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... in Power Save Clear this message by mode. pressing any key. If the fuser has not been replaced, press GO. No action is full. If the fuser has been replaced, press SELECT to clear the printer's RAM. CLEAR PAPER FROM OPTIONAL BIN 1 PCL MEMORY FULL STORED DATA LOST The resource ... UP The bin-full sensor in the left Face-up Bin. PRESS SELECT IF TRANSFER IS NEW The printer has detected that a new fuser has been installed. PRESS SELECT IF FUSER IS NEW The printer has detected that a new transfer drum has been installed. If the transfer drum has been replaced, press...
... in Power Save Clear this message by mode. pressing any key. If the fuser has not been replaced, press GO. No action is full. If the fuser has been replaced, press SELECT to clear the printer's RAM. CLEAR PAPER FROM OPTIONAL BIN 1 PCL MEMORY FULL STORED DATA LOST The resource ... UP The bin-full sensor in the left Face-up Bin. PRESS SELECT IF TRANSFER IS NEW The printer has detected that a new fuser has been installed. PRESS SELECT IF FUSER IS NEW The printer has detected that a new transfer drum has been installed. If the transfer drum has been replaced, press...
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The fuser is displayed, and then press GO to view the choices. Press SELECT when the choice you want is warming up. No action is the input tray number. EN Printer Messages 159 Message TRAY X TYPE = WARMING UP Description This message is displayed when media is placed in the input ... the displayed type will automatically be selected, the message will be cleared, and printing will begin. Recommended Action Press -VALUE+ to bring the printer online. X is required. If no key is detected in an input tray. is the last media type configured for 30 seconds after the media...
The fuser is displayed, and then press GO to view the choices. Press SELECT when the choice you want is warming up. No action is the input tray number. EN Printer Messages 159 Message TRAY X TYPE = WARMING UP Description This message is displayed when media is placed in the input ... the displayed type will automatically be selected, the message will be cleared, and printing will begin. Recommended Action Press -VALUE+ to bring the printer online. X is required. If no key is detected in an input tray. is the last media type configured for 30 seconds after the media...
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Figure 16 A Upper Left Door B Fuser and Duplexer (optional) area C Multi-bin Mailbox (optional) For information on clearing jams, see the quick reference guide. CAUTION Resetting the transfer life count without replacing the transfer kit can cause print quality problems and may damage the printer. 164 8 Solving Printer Problems EN
Figure 16 A Upper Left Door B Fuser and Duplexer (optional) area C Multi-bin Mailbox (optional) For information on clearing jams, see the quick reference guide. CAUTION Resetting the transfer life count without replacing the transfer kit can cause print quality problems and may damage the printer. 164 8 Solving Printer Problems EN
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... jams in the fuser area might mean that came with the device for instructions. Problem (Media jams, continued) Cause and Solution If you to replace consumables, or print a configuration page to verify the current status of the transfer drum are wearing out. The printer consumables are in ... jams in the multi-bin mailbox area might indicate that the fuser is no paper in the guides inside the printer. Level the device. Or, tray 2, 3, or 4 misfeeds or continually jams when feeding. Ensure that the printer and multi-bin mailbox are completely installed on the left side to...
... jams in the fuser area might mean that came with the device for instructions. Problem (Media jams, continued) Cause and Solution If you to replace consumables, or print a configuration page to verify the current status of the transfer drum are wearing out. The printer consumables are in ... jams in the multi-bin mailbox area might indicate that the fuser is no paper in the guides inside the printer. Level the device. Or, tray 2, 3, or 4 misfeeds or continually jams when feeding. Ensure that the printer and multi-bin mailbox are completely installed on the left side to...
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Check the fuser area carefully for any media from Manual Feed (Tray 1) is not selected in the printer tray 1 driver. If the size set in size and stop printing to prevent damage to the printer. Media is still in the printer driver. Media does not feed from the paper ... quick reference guide. Select the correct media source. For information on removing media jams, see the quick reference guide. 168 8 Solving Printer Problems EN Problem Cause and Solution Media does not feed automatically Manual Feed (Tray 1) is not selected in the paper path after removing...
Check the fuser area carefully for any media from Manual Feed (Tray 1) is not selected in the printer tray 1 driver. If the size set in size and stop printing to prevent damage to the printer. Media is still in the printer driver. Media does not feed from the paper ... quick reference guide. Select the correct media source. For information on removing media jams, see the quick reference guide. 168 8 Solving Printer Problems EN Problem Cause and Solution Media does not feed automatically Manual Feed (Tray 1) is not selected in the paper path after removing...
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...their rated life. Toner collected on the back of media. Open and close the front door to complete a printer self-cleaning cycle. The fuser roller is self-cleaning and the smudging will cause smudging on the transfer belt will normally clear within a few... a printer self-cleaning cycle. Toner is smudged on changing printer driver settings, see the online help. Refeeding media contaminates the fuser, causing stray toner defects. If no messages appear, print a configuration page to clean the fuser roller. Certain halftone patterns (lighter shades of a solid color) exaggerate...
...their rated life. Toner collected on the back of media. Open and close the front door to complete a printer self-cleaning cycle. The fuser roller is self-cleaning and the smudging will cause smudging on the transfer belt will normally clear within a few... a printer self-cleaning cycle. Toner is smudged on changing printer driver settings, see the online help. Refeeding media contaminates the fuser, causing stray toner defects. If no messages appear, print a configuration page to clean the fuser roller. Certain halftone patterns (lighter shades of a solid color) exaggerate...
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... generally be cleaned. If cleaning the transfer drum does not correct the problem, replace the transfer drum or contact a local authorized HP dealer or service representative for service. Unwanted marks of the page. If the defect occurs on cleaning the transfer drum, see "Cleaning...Cleaning the Transfer Drum" later in solid fill backgrounds might be cleaned. Irregular wavy patterns in this chapter. 196 8 Solving Printer Problems EN The fuser roller is not acceptable, cleaning or replacing the imaging drum or the transfer drum might indicate that the transfer charger needs ...
... generally be cleaned. If cleaning the transfer drum does not correct the problem, replace the transfer drum or contact a local authorized HP dealer or service representative for service. Unwanted marks of the page. If the defect occurs on cleaning the transfer drum, see "Cleaning...Cleaning the Transfer Drum" later in solid fill backgrounds might be cleaned. Irregular wavy patterns in this chapter. 196 8 Solving Printer Problems EN The fuser roller is not acceptable, cleaning or replacing the imaging drum or the transfer drum might indicate that the transfer charger needs ...
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... Filter Hand Wipe 110-Volt Fuser Kit Fuser Paper Rollers Hand Wipe 220-Volt Fuser Kit Fuser Paper Rollers Hand Wipe IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable of 3 m (approximately 10 ft.) with 25-pin male/micro 36-pin male ("C" size) connector Macintosh DIN-8 printer cable HP LocalTalk Cable Kit HP Color LaserJet Transparency (letter), 50 sheets HP Color LaserJet Transparency (A4), 50 sheets...
... Filter Hand Wipe 110-Volt Fuser Kit Fuser Paper Rollers Hand Wipe 220-Volt Fuser Kit Fuser Paper Rollers Hand Wipe IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable of 3 m (approximately 10 ft.) with 25-pin male/micro 36-pin male ("C" size) connector Macintosh DIN-8 printer cable HP LocalTalk Cable Kit HP Color LaserJet Transparency (letter), 50 sheets HP Color LaserJet Transparency (A4), 50 sheets...
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... pages of your country/region is available in every new HP LaserJet toner cartridge and consumables package. 214 B Specifications EN The design of this HP LaserJet printer facilitates the recycling of: z Plastics Plastic parts have markings...HP LaserJet Printing Supplies In many countries/regions, this product's toner cartridge, photoconductive drum, transfer assembly, and fuser can reduce paper usage and the resulting demands on natural resources. Depending on how to HP through the HP Planet Partners Printing Supplies Environmental Program. This N-up printing practice and the printer...
... pages of your country/region is available in every new HP LaserJet toner cartridge and consumables package. 214 B Specifications EN The design of this HP LaserJet printer facilitates the recycling of: z Plastics Plastic parts have markings...HP LaserJet Printing Supplies In many countries/regions, this product's toner cartridge, photoconductive drum, transfer assembly, and fuser can reduce paper usage and the resulting demands on natural resources. Depending on how to HP through the HP Planet Partners Printing Supplies Environmental Program. This N-up printing practice and the printer...