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... 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7 Maintenance Managing the print cartridge 132 HP print cartridges ...132 Non-HP print cartridges 132 Print cartridge authentication 132 HP fraud hotline ...132 Print cartridge storage 133 Print cartridge life expectancy 133 Approximate replacement intervals for supplies 133 Checking the print...
... 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7 Maintenance Managing the print cartridge 132 HP print cartridges ...132 Non-HP print cartridges 132 Print cartridge authentication 132 HP fraud hotline ...132 Print cartridge storage 133 Print cartridge life expectancy 133 Approximate replacement intervals for supplies 133 Checking the print...
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... select Tray 3, 4, or 5 224 Color printing problems ...225 Printing black instead of color 225 Incorrect shade ...225 Missing color ...225 Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge 226 Printed colors do not match screen colors 226 Incorrect printer output ...227 Incorrect fonts are printed ...227 Unable to print all characters in a symbol...
... select Tray 3, 4, or 5 224 Color printing problems ...225 Printing black instead of color 225 Incorrect shade ...225 Missing color ...225 Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge 226 Printed colors do not match screen colors 226 Incorrect printer output ...227 Incorrect fonts are printed ...227 Unable to print all characters in a symbol...
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...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 Ozone production ...266 Energy consumption ...266 Paper use ...266 Plastics ...266 HP LaserJet Printing Supplies 266 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information 267 Recycled paper ...267 x ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 230 Print quality problems associated with... supplies directly through the computer software 252 Appendix C Service and Support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 255 Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums 257 HP's Premium Protection Warranty.
...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 Ozone production ...266 Energy consumption ...266 Paper use ...266 Plastics ...266 HP LaserJet Printing Supplies 266 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information 267 Recycled paper ...267 x ENWW Print quality troubleshooting 230 Print quality problems associated with... supplies directly through the computer software 252 Appendix C Service and Support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 255 Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums 257 HP's Premium Protection Warranty.
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... information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Printer checks for authentic HP print cartridges at cartridge installation. ● Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts). standard on...
... information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Printer checks for authentic HP print cartridges at cartridge installation. ● Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts). standard on...
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... paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 8 Tray 5 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 on/off switch 11 stand Back/side view 1 output bin 2 on/off switch 3 EIO connection 4 Jetlink connection 5 parallel port 6 USB...
... paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 8 Tray 5 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 9 access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser 10 on/off switch 11 stand Back/side view 1 output bin 2 on/off switch 3 EIO connection 4 Jetlink connection 5 parallel port 6 USB...
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...panel functions such as checking supplies status, viewing messages, or changing tray configuration. Control panel overview 33 appears instead of print cartridges (black, magenta, yellow, cyan). From your computer, you how to respond. It will also appear when the printer ...shows a warning or error message concerning a print cartridge or multiple supplies. This can occur in the following circumstances: ● missing cartridges ● incorrectly placed cartridges ● cartridges with an error ● some non-HP cartridges The supplies gauge appears whenever the printer shows the ...
...panel functions such as checking supplies status, viewing messages, or changing tray configuration. Control panel overview 33 appears instead of print cartridges (black, magenta, yellow, cyan). From your computer, you how to respond. It will also appear when the printer ...shows a warning or error message concerning a print cartridge or multiple supplies. This can occur in the following circumstances: ● missing cartridges ● incorrectly placed cartridges ● cartridges with an error ● some non-HP cartridges The supplies gauge appears whenever the printer shows the ...
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DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH SENSORS PAPER PATH TEST MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST PRINT/STOP TEST 40 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PQ TROUBLESHOOTING DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK PAPER PATH SENSORS PAPER PATH TEST MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST PRINT/STOP TEST 40 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
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... Prints the available PCL fonts. reports statistics on the HP Color LaserJet 5550. The samples act as a guide for color matching on an optional hard drive. Prints a count of pages and jobs processed, print cartridge manufacture date, serial number, page counts, and maintenance information.... Prints the printer configuration page. Displays the supplies status in the printer on the HP Color LaserJet 5550. Prints the estimated remaining life for ...
... Prints the available PCL fonts. reports statistics on the HP Color LaserJet 5550. The samples act as a guide for color matching on an optional hard drive. Prints a count of pages and jobs processed, print cartridge manufacture date, serial number, page counts, and maintenance information.... Prints the printer configuration page. Displays the supplies status in the printer on the HP Color LaserJet 5550. Prints the estimated remaining life for ...
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... PATH TEST PAPER PATH SENSORS MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST Description This item will print an event log that can help determine which cartridge is useful for testing the paper handling features of the printer, such as the configuration of the problem. This item displays the last...the paper path sensors are operating correctly. This item will help troubleshoot any print quality problems. This item allows you to remove a print cartridge to help you identify and solve problems with the most recent. Diagnostics menu The diagnostics menu allows you to isolate noise, leaking, and other...
... PATH TEST PAPER PATH SENSORS MANUAL SENSOR TEST COMPONENT TEST Description This item will print an event log that can help determine which cartridge is useful for testing the paper handling features of the printer, such as the configuration of the problem. This item displays the last...the paper path sensors are operating correctly. This item will help troubleshoot any print quality problems. This item allows you to remove a print cartridge to help you identify and solve problems with the most recent. Diagnostics menu The diagnostics menu allows you to isolate noise, leaking, and other...
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... slot appears. Press or to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. If the printer is primarily used for color printing, change the printer settings to optimize printer and cartridge performance for black printing (over two-thirds of color pages, print a configuration page. Press to select the appropriate time period. 9. Press to enter the MENUS...
... slot appears. Press or to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. If the printer is primarily used for color printing, change the printer settings to optimize printer and cartridge performance for black printing (over two-thirds of color pages, print a configuration page. Press to select the appropriate time period. 9. Press to enter the MENUS...
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Press to highlight INFORMATION. 3. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. Press to highlight INFORMATION. 3. Press to the Ready state after printing the usage page. The printer returns to select INFORMATION. 4. Press to select PRINT USAGE PAGE. If you are using non-HP supplies, the supplies status page will not show the remaining...
Press to highlight INFORMATION. 3. For more information, see Non-HP print cartridges. Press to highlight INFORMATION. 3. Press to the Ready state after printing the usage page. The printer returns to select INFORMATION. 4. Press to select PRINT USAGE PAGE. If you are using non-HP supplies, the supplies status page will not show the remaining...
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... printer is directly connected to a computer, or if the printer is connected to an IP-based network. If you to the HP website and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper. ● Product Support. This service analyzes your printer. ● Order Supplies. You must have Internet access in order to...
... printer is directly connected to a computer, or if the printer is connected to an IP-based network. If you to the HP website and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper. ● Product Support. This service analyzes your printer. ● Order Supplies. You must have Internet access in order to...
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...Internet access to use a dial-up connection and did not connect when you first opened the HP Toolbox, you must connect before you correct a problem with the current print cartridges. If you use any of pages printed with the printer, click the Refresh button to update... information. ● Print Info Pages. HP Toolbox sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ● Device Settings button Other links Each page in the print cartridges and the number of these websites.
...Internet access to use a dial-up connection and did not connect when you first opened the HP Toolbox, you must connect before you correct a problem with the current print cartridges. If you use any of pages printed with the printer, click the Refresh button to update... information. ● Print Info Pages. HP Toolbox sections The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections: ● Status tab ● Troubleshooting tab ● Alerts tab ● Documentation tab ● Device Settings button Other links Each page in the print cartridges and the number of these websites.
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The following topics are covered: ● Managing the print cartridge ● Changing print cartridges ● Replacing supplies ● Configuring e-mail alerts for supplies status ● Periodic cleaning ● When to maintain your printer. Maintenance This chapter describes ways to clean the static discharge comb ● To clean the static discharge comb ENWW 131
The following topics are covered: ● Managing the print cartridge ● Changing print cartridges ● Replacing supplies ● Configuring e-mail alerts for supplies status ● Periodic cleaning ● When to maintain your printer. Maintenance This chapter describes ways to clean the static discharge comb ● To clean the static discharge comb ENWW 131
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... is not a genuine HP print cartridge. Print cartridge authentication The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer automatically authenticates the print cartridges when the cartridges are not genuine HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control their quality. Managing the print cartridge Be sure to use and storage of HP print cartridges. HP will let you install an HP print cartridge and the printer...
... is not a genuine HP print cartridge. Print cartridge authentication The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer automatically authenticates the print cartridges when the cartridges are not genuine HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control their quality. Managing the print cartridge Be sure to use and storage of HP print cartridges. HP will let you install an HP print cartridge and the printer...
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... life expectancy by checking the toner level, as described below. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on approximately 5 percent coverage of toner that prompt when to use the HP Toolbox or the embedded Web server to vary. For more than a few minutes. CAUTION...
... life expectancy by checking the toner level, as described below. ENWW Managing the print cartridge 133 Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on approximately 5 percent coverage of toner that prompt when to use the HP Toolbox or the embedded Web server to vary. For more than a few minutes. CAUTION...
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... to highlight PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. 5. In your computer. Checking the print cartridge life You can check the print cartridge life using the printer control panel, the embedded Web server, printer software, or HP Web Jetadmin software. On the Start menu, select Programs, and then click... HP toolbox. Press to select INFORMATION. 4. Press MENU to the supplies status page, which provides print cartridge information. Check the supplies gauge on your browser,...
... to highlight PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE. 5. In your computer. Checking the print cartridge life You can check the print cartridge life using the printer control panel, the embedded Web server, printer software, or HP Web Jetadmin software. On the Start menu, select Programs, and then click... HP toolbox. Press to select INFORMATION. 4. Press MENU to the supplies status page, which provides print cartridge information. Check the supplies gauge on your browser,...
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... you want to order and follow the directions accordingly. This opens a browser that should be replaced (unless a genuine HP cartridge is not currently installed). The printer can continue to print using the current print cartridge until the control panel displays a message instructing you wish to order supplies, click Order Supplies. Hot water sets...
... you want to order and follow the directions accordingly. This opens a browser that should be replaced (unless a genuine HP cartridge is not currently installed). The printer can continue to print using the current print cartridge until the control panel displays a message instructing you wish to order supplies, click Order Supplies. Hot water sets...
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CAUTION Do not place any item on the transfer unit and pull down . 3. If the transfer unit is open. Grasp the front cover and pull down . Remove the used print cartridge from the printer. 136 Chapter 7 Maintenance ENWW Grasp the green handles on the transfer unit while it is damaged, severe print quality problems may result. 4. 2.
CAUTION Do not place any item on the transfer unit and pull down . 3. If the transfer unit is open. Grasp the front cover and pull down . Remove the used print cartridge from the printer. 136 Chapter 7 Maintenance ENWW Grasp the green handles on the transfer unit while it is damaged, severe print quality problems may result. 4. 2.
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Grasp both sides of the cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge from the new print cartridge. Discard the lock. 5. Remove the orange mylar strip and the orange shipping lock from side to side. 7. ENWW Changing print cartridges 137 Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 6.
Grasp both sides of the cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge from the new print cartridge. Discard the lock. 5. Remove the orange mylar strip and the orange shipping lock from side to side. 7. ENWW Changing print cartridges 137 Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 6.