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...User guide links 2 Where to look for more information 2 Printer configurations 5 HP Color LaserJet 5500 5 HP Color LaserJet 5500n (Europe only 5 HP Color LaserJet 5500dn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5500hdn 7 Printer features 8 Walk around 10 Printer software 12 Printer drivers 12 Software for networks 13 Utilities 14 Print media ...menus 24 Getting started basics 24 Menu hierarchy 25 To access the menus 25 Retrieve job menu (for printers with a hard disk 25 Information menu 25 Paper handling menu 26 Configure device menu 26 Diagnostics menu 27 Retrieve job ...
...User guide links 2 Where to look for more information 2 Printer configurations 5 HP Color LaserJet 5500 5 HP Color LaserJet 5500n (Europe only 5 HP Color LaserJet 5500dn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5500hdn 7 Printer features 8 Walk around 10 Printer software 12 Printer drivers 12 Software for networks 13 Utilities 14 Print media ...menus 24 Getting started basics 24 Menu hierarchy 25 To access the menus 25 Retrieve job menu (for printers with a hard disk 25 Information menu 25 Paper handling menu 26 Configure device menu 26 Diagnostics menu 27 Retrieve job ...
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... Time 39 Personality 40 Clearable warnings 40 Auto continue 41 Supplies low 41 Jam recovery 42 Language 42 Using the printer control panel in shared environments 44 3 I/O Configuration Network configuration 46 Configuring TCP/IP parameters 46 Disabling network protocols ...(optional 51 Parallel configuration 53 Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration 54 HP Jetdirect print servers 54 Available enhanced I/O interfaces 54 NetWare networks 54 Windows and Windows NT networks 55 AppleTalk networks 55 UNIX...
... Time 39 Personality 40 Clearable warnings 40 Auto continue 41 Supplies low 41 Jam recovery 42 Language 42 Using the printer control panel in shared environments 44 3 I/O Configuration Network configuration 46 Configuring TCP/IP parameters 46 Disabling network protocols ...(optional 51 Parallel configuration 53 Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration 54 HP Jetdirect print servers 54 Available enhanced I/O interfaces 54 NetWare networks 54 Windows and Windows NT networks 55 AppleTalk networks 55 UNIX...
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...Job retention features 79 Storing a print job 79 Quick copying a job 79 Proofing and holding a job 79 Private jobs 80 Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver 82 Setting up to print with Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, and XP 82 Setting up to print with Macintosh ...computers 82 Printing a job 82 Interrupting and resuming printing 83 Managing memory 84 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages 86 Menu map 86 Configuration page 86 Supplies status page 87 Usage page 87 Demo 87 File directory 88 PCL or PS font...
...Job retention features 79 Storing a print job 79 Quick copying a job 79 Proofing and holding a job 79 Private jobs 80 Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver 82 Setting up to print with Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, and XP 82 Setting up to print with Macintosh ...computers 82 Printing a job 82 Interrupting and resuming printing 83 Managing memory 84 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages 86 Menu map 86 Configuration page 86 Supplies status page 87 Usage page 87 Demo 87 File directory 88 PCL or PS font...
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... HP fraud hotline 102 Print cartridge storage 102 Print cartridge life expectancy 103 Checking the print cartridge life 103 Changing print cartridges 104 To change the print cartridge 105 Replacing supplies 108 Locating supplies 108 Supply replacement guidelines 108 Making room around the printer... When to clean the OHT sensor 111 To clean the OHT sensor 111 8 Problemsolving Basic troubleshooting checklist 114 Factors affecting printer performance 114 Control panel message types 115 Status messages 115 Warning messages 115 Error messages 115 Critical error messages 115 Control ...
... HP fraud hotline 102 Print cartridge storage 102 Print cartridge life expectancy 103 Checking the print cartridge life 103 Changing print cartridges 104 To change the print cartridge 105 Replacing supplies 108 Locating supplies 108 Supply replacement guidelines 108 Making room around the printer... When to clean the OHT sensor 111 To clean the OHT sensor 111 8 Problemsolving Basic troubleshooting checklist 114 Factors affecting printer performance 114 Control panel message types 115 Status messages 115 Warning messages 115 Error messages 115 Critical error messages 115 Control ...
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... Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 193 Limited warranty for print cartridge life 195 Transfer unit and fuser warranty 196 HP maintenance agreements 197 On-site service agreements 197 Extended warranty 197 Appendix D Printer specifications Appendix E Regulatory information FCC regulations 201 Environmental product stewardship program 202 Protecting the environment 202 Ozone production 202...
... Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 193 Limited warranty for print cartridge life 195 Transfer unit and fuser warranty 196 HP maintenance agreements 197 On-site service agreements 197 Extended warranty 197 Appendix D Printer specifications Appendix E Regulatory information FCC regulations 201 Environmental product stewardship program 202 Protecting the environment 202 Ozone production 202...
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Printer basics This chapter contains information on becoming familiar with the printer features. The following topics are covered: • Quick access to printer information • Printer configurations • Printer features • Walk around • Printer software • Print media specifications EN_WW 1
Printer basics This chapter contains information on becoming familiar with the printer features. The following topics are covered: • Quick access to printer information • Printer configurations • Printer features • Walk around • Printer software • Print media specifications EN_WW 1
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... obtained from the following URL: • http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500 Printer drivers may be obtained from the following sites: • In China: ftp://www.hp.com.cn/support/lj5500 • In Japan: ftp://www.jpn.hp.com/support/lj5500 • In Korea: http://www.hp.co.kr/support/lj5500 • In Taiwan: http...
... obtained from the following URL: • http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500 Printer drivers may be obtained from the following sites: • In China: ftp://www.hp.com.cn/support/lj5500 • In Japan: ftp://www.jpn.hp.com/support/lj5500 • In Korea: http://www.hp.co.kr/support/lj5500 • In Taiwan: http...
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... Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. EN_WW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on printer options that came with the printer's optional accessories and consumables, for installing the printer's accessories and consumables. To view a Help file, access the online...
... Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. EN_WW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on printer options that came with the printer's optional accessories and consumables, for installing the printer's accessories and consumables. To view a Help file, access the online...
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Available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500. HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW
Available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500. HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW
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... three 168-pin DIMM slots that supports various paper sizes. To allow for connectivity. HP Color LaserJet 5500n (Europe only) The HP Color LaserJet 5500n printer includes the features of various paper types and sizes or 20 envelopes; 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 2) that accept 64... interface (IEEE-1284 compliant). • Memory. The printer contains 96 megabytes (MB) of memory. HP Color LaserJet 5500 The HP Color LaserJet 5500 printer is a four-color laser printer that holds up to 100 sheets of the 5500, plus an HP Jetdirect 615N print server EIO network card. See Supported ...
... three 168-pin DIMM slots that supports various paper sizes. To allow for connectivity. HP Color LaserJet 5500n (Europe only) The HP Color LaserJet 5500n printer includes the features of various paper types and sizes or 20 envelopes; 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 2) that accept 64... interface (IEEE-1284 compliant). • Memory. The printer contains 96 megabytes (MB) of memory. HP Color LaserJet 5500 The HP Color LaserJet 5500 printer is a four-color laser printer that holds up to 100 sheets of the 5500, plus an HP Jetdirect 615N print server EIO network card. See Supported ...
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HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn The HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn includes the features of the 5500dn, additional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3), a stand, and a total of 160 MB of the 5500n, plus an HP Jetdirect 615N printer server EIO network card and automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing. HP Color LaserJet 5500dn The HP Color LaserJet 5500dn printer includes the features of SDRAM. 6 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW
HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn The HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn includes the features of the 5500dn, additional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3), a stand, and a total of 160 MB of the 5500n, plus an HP Jetdirect 615N printer server EIO network card and automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing. HP Color LaserJet 5500dn The HP Color LaserJet 5500dn printer includes the features of SDRAM. 6 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW
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HP Color LaserJet 5500hdn The HP Color LaserJet 5500hdn includes the features of the 5500dtn including the additional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) and stand, hard disk, a total of 160 MB of SDRAM, and another 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 4). EN_WW Printer configurations 7
HP Color LaserJet 5500hdn The HP Color LaserJet 5500hdn includes the features of the 5500dtn including the additional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) and stand, hard disk, a total of 160 MB of SDRAM, and another 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 4). EN_WW Printer configurations 7
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... Fonts • 80 internal fonts available for both PCL and PostScript emulation. • 80 printer-matching screen fonts in the HP Color LaserJet 5500dn and 5500hdn printers). • Can be expanded to 416 MB. • Optional hard disk drive (included ...Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (network-connected printers). • Supported printer personalities HP PCL 6. • HP PCL 5c. • PostScript 3 emulation. • Automatic language switching. Printer features This printer combines the quality and reliability of Hewlett-Packard printing with hard ...
... Fonts • 80 internal fonts available for both PCL and PostScript emulation. • 80 printer-matching screen fonts in the HP Color LaserJet 5500dn and 5500hdn printers). • Can be expanded to 416 MB. • Optional hard disk drive (included ...Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (network-connected printers). • Supported printer personalities HP PCL 6. • HP PCL 5c. • PostScript 3 emulation. • Automatic language switching. Printer features This printer combines the quality and reliability of Hewlett-Packard printing with hard ...
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...by 8.3 inches) up to 297 by 432 mm (11.6 by 17 inches); standard on HP Color LaserJet 5500n, 5500dn, 5500dtn, and 5500hdn printers. • FIR connection. • HP Web Jetadmin software. • Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284 compliant). • Supplies...and sizes. • Automatic 2-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn (Tray 3) and 5500hdn (Trays 3 and 4) printers. standard on HP Color LaserJet 5500dn, 5500dtn, and 5500hdn printers. • 250-sheet face-down output bin. • Printer hard disk, which provides storage for additional optional ...
...by 8.3 inches) up to 297 by 432 mm (11.6 by 17 inches); standard on HP Color LaserJet 5500n, 5500dn, 5500dtn, and 5500hdn printers. • FIR connection. • HP Web Jetadmin software. • Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284 compliant). • Supplies...and sizes. • Automatic 2-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5500dtn (Tray 3) and 5500hdn (Trays 3 and 4) printers. standard on HP Color LaserJet 5500dn, 5500dtn, and 5500hdn printers. • 250-sheet face-down output bin. • Printer hard disk, which provides storage for additional optional ...
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Walk around The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of standard paper) access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 8 on/off switch 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW Front view (shown with second 500-sheet paper feeder) 1 output bin 2 printer control panel 3 top cover 4 front cover (contains Tray 1) 5 Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets of this printer.
Walk around The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of standard paper) access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 8 on/off switch 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW Front view (shown with second 500-sheet paper feeder) 1 output bin 2 printer control panel 3 top cover 4 front cover (contains Tray 1) 5 Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets of this printer.
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... higher • AutoCAD drivers, versions 12-14 For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support information go to download. 12 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW Printer software Note Note Included with the printer. For a list of the network environments supported by the network administrator ...see Network configuration. If your driver for availability of features. The software components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you wish to http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators ...
... higher • AutoCAD drivers, versions 12-14 For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support information go to download. 12 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW Printer software Note Note Included with the printer. For a list of the network environments supported by the network administrator ...see Network configuration. If your driver for availability of features. The software components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you wish to http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators ...
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... with OS/2. They are not available for networks For a summary of hardware failure, low supplies, and other printer problems now route to http://www.hp.com/support/clj4550. When installed on the network administrator's computer. For more information about Windows 3.1x drivers, ...client through a supported Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later) by browsing to manage HP Jetdirect connected printers within your intranet using only a standard Web browser. • Advanced autodiscovery locates peripherals on the CD-ROM, but are ...
... with OS/2. They are not available for networks For a summary of hardware failure, low supplies, and other printer problems now route to http://www.hp.com/support/clj4550. When installed on the network administrator's computer. For more information about Windows 3.1x drivers, ...client through a supported Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later) by browsing to manage HP Jetdirect connected printers within your intranet using only a standard Web browser. • Advanced autodiscovery locates peripherals on the CD-ROM, but are ...
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... navigation. For more information about printing a configuration page, see Using the embedded Web server. 14 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW UNIX The HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for download from your PC. It is no special software to install or configure, but you to view... network. For a complete explanation of the features and functionality of an embedded Web server is printer specific and specific to the printer's current state. Utilities The HP Color LaserJet 5500 series printer is equipped with a network-connected PC and a standard Web browser can then be displayed by...
... navigation. For more information about printing a configuration page, see Using the embedded Web server. 14 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW UNIX The HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for download from your PC. It is no special software to install or configure, but you to view... network. For a complete explanation of the features and functionality of an embedded Web server is printer specific and specific to the printer's current state. Utilities The HP Color LaserJet 5500 series printer is equipped with a network-connected PC and a standard Web browser can then be displayed by...
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... and Alerts Macintosh OS • PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) - for download from http://www.hp.com/ support/net_printing EN_WW Printer software 15 See http://www.hp.com/go/ webjetadmin for the latest HP Web Jetadmin software • HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for Mac OS users Network administrator • HP Web Jetadmin - a printer management utility for UNIX - These programs...
... and Alerts Macintosh OS • PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) - for download from http://www.hp.com/ support/net_printing EN_WW Printer software 15 See http://www.hp.com/go/ webjetadmin for the latest HP Web Jetadmin software • HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for Mac OS users Network administrator • HP Web Jetadmin - a printer management utility for UNIX - These programs...
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... to 90 g/m2 (20 to 5.5 mils thick) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) 16 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW This orientation is free of good quality and is called rotated. However, some paper sizes can be loaded short-side first. Supported paper... weights and sizes Normal orientation loads long-side first into the printer using the rotated, short-side first orientation have "-R" after the paper size. This is the preferred orientation because it allows for longer ...
... to 90 g/m2 (20 to 5.5 mils thick) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) 16 Chapter 1 Printer basics EN_WW This orientation is free of good quality and is called rotated. However, some paper sizes can be loaded short-side first. Supported paper... weights and sizes Normal orientation loads long-side first into the printer using the rotated, short-side first orientation have "-R" after the paper size. This is the preferred orientation because it allows for longer ...