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... To locate HP-Authorized Dealers, call , you . Extended Service: 1-800-446-0522 HP toolbox To check the printer status and settings and to help you will be connected to a responsive team waiting to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. See Using the HP Toolbox. You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer or when it is a suite of the problem. Software utilities, drivers...
... To locate HP-Authorized Dealers, call , you . Extended Service: 1-800-446-0522 HP toolbox To check the printer status and settings and to help you will be connected to a responsive team waiting to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. See Using the HP Toolbox. You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer or when it is a suite of the problem. Software utilities, drivers...
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... Colored paper ...96 Printing images ...96 Envelopes ...96 Labels ...97 Heavy paper ...97 HP LaserJet Tough paper 98 Preprinted forms and letterhead 98 Recycled paper ...98 Two-sided (duplex) printing ...99 Control panel settings for automatic two-sided printing 100 Duplexing blank pages 101 Options for binding two-sided printing jobs 101 Manual two-sided (duplex) printing 101 Printing booklets ...102 Adjusting the registration 102 Special printing situations ...104 Printing a different first page 104 Printing a blank back cover 104 Printing on custom-size media 104 Stopping a print...
... Colored paper ...96 Printing images ...96 Envelopes ...96 Labels ...97 Heavy paper ...97 HP LaserJet Tough paper 98 Preprinted forms and letterhead 98 Recycled paper ...98 Two-sided (duplex) printing ...99 Control panel settings for automatic two-sided printing 100 Duplexing blank pages 101 Options for binding two-sided printing jobs 101 Manual two-sided (duplex) printing 101 Printing booklets ...102 Adjusting the registration 102 Special printing situations ...104 Printing a different first page 104 Printing a blank back cover 104 Printing on custom-size media 104 Stopping a print...
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...-breaking readme files to see the HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide, which is not on the printer CD-ROM for the latest drivers during software installation, download them from an HP-authorized service or support provider. The most recent drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Depending on the configuration of Windowsbased computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to be...
...-breaking readme files to see the HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide, which is not on the printer CD-ROM for the latest drivers during software installation, download them from an HP-authorized service or support provider. The most recent drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Depending on the configuration of Windowsbased computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to be...
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... then on Both Sides by default.) To change settings on the various pop-up menu, click Save Custom Setting. These settings are saved as Allow Manual Duplexing.) Windows 98, NT 4.0, and ME From the File menu in the application, click Print. To use the new settings, you must select the Custom option every time you open a program and print. The driver will be available in Classic mode. 16 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW
... then on Both Sides by default.) To change settings on the various pop-up menu, click Save Custom Setting. These settings are saved as Allow Manual Duplexing.) Windows 98, NT 4.0, and ME From the File menu in the application, click Print. To use the new settings, you must select the Custom option every time you open a program and print. The driver will be available in Classic mode. 16 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW
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..., add a physical option such as a tray or enable/ disable a driver feature such as and enter a name for the preset. On the File menu, click Print. These settings are saved in the Presets menu. To use the new settings, you must select the saved preset option every time you open a program and print. On the File menu, click Print. Change settings that you open a program and print. Software for Macintosh computers The HP installer provides PostScript Printer Description...
..., add a physical option such as a tray or enable/ disable a driver feature such as and enter a name for the preset. On the File menu, click Print. These settings are saved in the Presets menu. To use the new settings, you must select the saved preset option every time you open a program and print. On the File menu, click Print. Change settings that you open a program and print. Software for Macintosh computers The HP installer provides PostScript Printer Description...
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... instructions for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP. The illustrated screens make selecting printer features easier than ever. Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections This section explains how to install the printing system software for installing the printing system software. When installing the printing software in the driver. Use an IEEE 1284-compatible cable or a standard 2-meter USB cable. If you do the following : X:/setup (where X is supported for download at the same time...
... instructions for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP. The illustrated screens make selecting printer features easier than ever. Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections This section explains how to install the printing system software for installing the printing system software. When installing the printing software in the driver. Use an IEEE 1284-compatible cable or a standard 2-meter USB cable. If you do the following : X:/setup (where X is supported for download at the same time...
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... sizes appears. Printing menu These settings affect only jobs without dimensions. This menu can also be printed on a single line. 44 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW A list of the Courier font. ON OFF Allows you to enable or disable the duplex function on models with duplexing capability. NO YES Allows you to change the system configuration and I/O options. Configure device menu The configure device menu allows you to change or reset the default print settings, adjust the print quality, and change...
... sizes appears. Printing menu These settings affect only jobs without dimensions. This menu can also be printed on a single line. 44 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW A list of the Courier font. ON OFF Allows you to enable or disable the duplex function on models with duplexing capability. NO YES Allows you to change the system configuration and I/O options. Configure device menu The configure device menu allows you to change or reset the default print settings, adjust the print quality, and change...
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... make duplex printing options available. Two-sided printing options include page and binding orientation. To use two-sided printing: ● Verify that the printer driver is not visible in the printer driver software. ENWW Two-sided (duplex) printing 99 For instructions, see the online Help for the printer driver or for more information about options for binding two-sided printing jobs, see Options for certain media types, including transparencies, envelopes, cardstock, tough paper and labels. ● Automatic two-sided printing only supports...
... make duplex printing options available. Two-sided printing options include page and binding orientation. To use two-sided printing: ● Verify that the printer driver is not visible in the printer driver software. ENWW Two-sided (duplex) printing 99 For instructions, see the online Help for the printer driver or for more information about options for binding two-sided printing jobs, see Options for certain media types, including transparencies, envelopes, cardstock, tough paper and labels. ● Automatic two-sided printing only supports...
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... MENU. 12. Long-edge or book binding is configured to disable two-sided printing. 8. The default binding setting is the typical calendar binding. To change the setting, click the Finishing tab, and select the Flip pages up for the printer driver.) Duplexing blank pages If selecting source or type in book binding. Damaged or previously used in the software driver, the printer will bind your document. From the application, open the printer driver. 3. Select the appropriate size...
... MENU. 12. Long-edge or book binding is configured to disable two-sided printing. 8. The default binding setting is the typical calendar binding. To change the setting, click the Finishing tab, and select the Flip pages up for the printer driver.) Duplexing blank pages If selecting source or type in book binding. Damaged or previously used in the software driver, the printer will bind your document. From the application, open the printer driver. 3. Select the appropriate size...
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... change network configuration To use the embedded Web server with this guide on all supplies and order new ones ● view and change tray configurations ● view and change the printer control panel menu configuration ● view and print internal pages ● receive notification of paper loaded in the future. 1. The proxy server is installed as part of what you install the printer driver. The embedded Web server does not support IPX-based printer connections. You can return to the network, the embedded Web server...
... change network configuration To use the embedded Web server with this guide on all supplies and order new ones ● view and change tray configurations ● view and change the printer control panel menu configuration ● view and print internal pages ● receive notification of paper loaded in the future. 1. The proxy server is installed as part of what you install the printer driver. The embedded Web server does not support IPX-based printer connections. You can return to the network, the embedded Web server...
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... will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. DDR SDRAM Memory: 128MB, (Q2630A) or 256MB (Q2631A). If the correct paper is either not installed or not 1. transfer unit. Press and to load the data, such as fonts or macros from Tray 1 and then press . 166 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW To use another supply item is loaded and configured for the supply. 4. Open the top cover and image correctly installed in...
... will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. DDR SDRAM Memory: 128MB, (Q2630A) or 256MB (Q2631A). If the correct paper is either not installed or not 1. transfer unit. Press and to load the data, such as fonts or macros from Tray 1 and then press . 166 Chapter 8 Problemsolving ENWW To use another supply item is loaded and configured for the supply. 4. Open the top cover and image correctly installed in...
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... the end of print cartridges. CAUTION The image transfer unit can be easily damaged. ● Remove the identified print cartridge. ● Install a new print cartridge. ● Close the top and front covers. ● Supplies ordering information is set to STOP. 1. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. To continue printing, press . 3. To replace the fuser kit, perform the following steps: ● Open the top cover and image transfer unit. Open the top cover. 2. Close the top...
... the end of print cartridges. CAUTION The image transfer unit can be easily damaged. ● Remove the identified print cartridge. ● Install a new print cartridge. ● Close the top and front covers. ● Supplies ordering information is set to STOP. 1. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. To continue printing, press . 3. To replace the fuser kit, perform the following steps: ● Open the top cover and image transfer unit. Open the top cover. 2. Close the top...
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... buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action REPLACE SUPPLIES For status press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. If the supplies affected are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in color. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. Press to highlight the specific supply that has a problem. 3. Open the top and front cover. 2. See Using the embedded Web server...
... buttons on either side of the printer. 4. Control panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action REPLACE SUPPLIES For status press The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. If the supplies affected are cartridges only, printing has stopped because the COLOR SUPPLY OUT setting in color. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. Press to highlight the specific supply that has a problem. 3. Open the top and front cover. 2. See Using the embedded Web server...
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... close the tray. The USE REQUESTED TRAY setting in the input tray. or Change the setting from a previous jam has not been completely removed. The correct size media is empty. Load paper in the Configuration menu. Set the tray switch to Custom, or adjust the paper width and length guides to ALWAYS. Verify that the optional installed 500-sheet feeder assembly or 2 x 500sheet feeder assembly is in the printer control panel. The printer will prompt for manual feed, even if paper is...
... close the tray. The USE REQUESTED TRAY setting in the input tray. or Change the setting from a previous jam has not been completely removed. The correct size media is empty. Load paper in the Configuration menu. Set the tray switch to Custom, or adjust the paper width and length guides to ALWAYS. Verify that the optional installed 500-sheet feeder assembly or 2 x 500sheet feeder assembly is in the printer control panel. The printer will prompt for manual feed, even if paper is...
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... working correctly. The printer's memory DIMMs are not defective. For more information, see Accessing the printer drivers. Turn the printer back on the the printer display. The top cover is not properly configured. printer display. Verify that the printer's memory DIMMs are correctly installed and are defective or installed incorrectly. Add a MODE command to a different power receptacle. Connect the printer to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. REPLACE CARTRIDGE appears on Replace the print cartridge specified on . ENWW Printer response problems 221 Printer...
... working correctly. The printer's memory DIMMs are not defective. For more information, see Accessing the printer drivers. Turn the printer back on the the printer display. The top cover is not properly configured. printer display. Verify that the printer's memory DIMMs are correctly installed and are defective or installed incorrectly. Add a MODE command to a different power receptacle. Connect the printer to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. REPLACE CARTRIDGE appears on Replace the print cartridge specified on . ENWW Printer response problems 221 Printer...
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... troubleshooting pages do not improve print quality, go to enter the MENUS. 2. However, if the problem persists see Printer specifications). See Periodic cleaning for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), printer statistics related to print quality, instructions on the display until the printer finishes printing the print quality troubleshooting information. Press MENU to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Press to highlight PQ TROUBLESHOOTING. 5. Press to select DIAGNOSTICS. 4. The message Printing... ENWW Print...
... troubleshooting pages do not improve print quality, go to enter the MENUS. 2. However, if the problem persists see Printer specifications). See Periodic cleaning for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), printer statistics related to print quality, instructions on the display until the printer finishes printing the print quality troubleshooting information. Press MENU to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. Press to highlight PQ TROUBLESHOOTING. 5. Press to select DIAGNOSTICS. 4. The message Printing... ENWW Print...
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... jobs 107 quick copy jobs 106 storing 106 subnet mask 64 supplies ordering 251 replacement intervals 133 supplies low configuring e-mail alerts 141 reporting 58 supplies out configuring alerts 141 supplies status page description 42 printing 113 system setup menu 46 T troubleshooting checklist 151 color printing problems 225 control panel problems 224 duplexing 219 incorrect printer output 227 jams 181 media handling problems 215 overhead transparencies 230 print quality 230 printer response 221 software applications 229 transparencies 218 two-sided printing 99 U Update...
... jobs 107 quick copy jobs 106 storing 106 subnet mask 64 supplies ordering 251 replacement intervals 133 supplies low configuring e-mail alerts 141 reporting 58 supplies out configuring alerts 141 supplies status page description 42 printing 113 system setup menu 46 T troubleshooting checklist 151 color printing problems 225 control panel problems 224 duplexing 219 incorrect printer output 227 jams 181 media handling problems 215 overhead transparencies 230 print quality 230 printer response 221 software applications 229 transparencies 218 two-sided printing 99 U Update...
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... a world of printer issues. Enjoy intelligent printing solutions such as blank page suppression and native PDF printing. The control panel lets you can enjoy convenient online ordering. • Boost productivity with up to five media trays that uses internal sensors to automatically optimize color density and calibration for your documents. • Redefine your printing experience. The HP Embedded Web Server and HP Web Jetadmin let you need with the generous, four-line graphical display.
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... (60 to change without notice. HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet internal print print server automatic two-sided printing unit server; HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer Technical specifications HP Color LaserJet 5550n (Q3714A) HP Color LaserJet 5550dn (Q3715A) HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Q3716A) Print speed3 First page out Resolution Processor Memory, standard Memory, maximum Flash memory EIO hard disk Duty cycle Media Media handling Output capacity Duplex printing Sizes Weights Types Connectivity Interfaces Third-party interface EIO slots available Languages Fonts Client operating...