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... GSC is the easiest and fastest way to printer management software. Visit the HP Global Solutions Catalog (GSC) and search for solutions from Hewlett-Packard and other web-based documents? •any kind of solutions available for your business needs HP Global Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •...
... GSC is the easiest and fastest way to printer management software. Visit the HP Global Solutions Catalog (GSC) and search for solutions from Hewlett-Packard and other web-based documents? •any kind of solutions available for your business needs HP Global Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •...
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... the flyer that shipped in the box with the printer. See Using the HP Toolbox. You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is connected to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. HP support and information for your computer or when it is...hour access to information using a modem or Internet connection: World Wide Web URL: for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers, updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages can be in English, but you can download the drivers themselves in ...
... the flyer that shipped in the box with the printer. See Using the HP Toolbox. You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is connected to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. HP support and information for your computer or when it is...hour access to information using a modem or Internet connection: World Wide Web URL: for the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers, updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages can be in English, but you can download the drivers themselves in ...
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......2 Where to look for more information 2 Printer configurations ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550 ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550n 5 HP Color LaserJet 5550dn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn 7 HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn 8 Printer features ...10 Walk around ...12 Printer software ...13 Software features ...13 Printer drivers ...14 Software for Macintosh computers 17 ...36 Getting started basics ...36 Menu hierarchy ...37 To access the menus ...37 Retrieve job menu (for printers with a hard drive 37 Information menu ...37 Paper handling menu ...38 Configure device menu ...38 Diagnostics menu ...39 Retrieve ...
......2 Where to look for more information 2 Printer configurations ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550 ...5 HP Color LaserJet 5550n 5 HP Color LaserJet 5550dn 6 HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn 7 HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn 8 Printer features ...10 Walk around ...12 Printer software ...13 Software features ...13 Printer drivers ...14 Software for Macintosh computers 17 ...36 Getting started basics ...36 Menu hierarchy ...37 To access the menus ...37 Retrieve job menu (for printers with a hard drive 37 Information menu ...37 Paper handling menu ...38 Configure device menu ...38 Diagnostics menu ...39 Retrieve ...
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... warnings ...57 Auto continue ...57 Supplies low ...58 Color supply out ...58 Jam recovery ...59 Language ...59 Using the printer control panel in shared environments 60 3 I/O Configuration Network configuration ...62 Configuring Novell NetWare frame type parameters 62 Configuring TCP/IP... parameters 63 Parallel configuration ...69 USB configuration ...70 Jetlink connection configuration 71 Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration 72 HP Jetdirect print servers 72 Available enhanced I/O interfaces 72 NetWare networks ...72 Windows and Windows NT networks 73 AppleTalk networks ...73...
... warnings ...57 Auto continue ...57 Supplies low ...58 Color supply out ...58 Jam recovery ...59 Language ...59 Using the printer control panel in shared environments 60 3 I/O Configuration Network configuration ...62 Configuring Novell NetWare frame type parameters 62 Configuring TCP/IP... parameters 63 Parallel configuration ...69 USB configuration ...70 Jetlink connection configuration 71 Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration 72 HP Jetdirect print servers 72 Available enhanced I/O interfaces 72 NetWare networks ...72 Windows and Windows NT networks 73 AppleTalk networks ...73...
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... ...95 Transparencies ...95 Glossy paper ...95 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 ......106 Quick copying a job ...106 Proofing and holding a job 107 Private jobs ...108 Mopier mode ...109 Managing memory ...110 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages ...112 Menu map ...112 Configuration page ...112 Supplies status page ...113 Usage page ...113 Demo ...114 Print CMYK samples ...114 Print...
... ...95 Transparencies ...95 Glossy paper ...95 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 ......106 Quick copying a job ...106 Proofing and holding a job 107 Private jobs ...108 Mopier mode ...109 Managing memory ...110 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages ...112 Menu map ...112 Configuration page ...112 Supplies status page ...113 Usage page ...113 Demo ...114 Print CMYK samples ...114 Print...
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...Documentation tab ...121 Device Settings button 121 HP Toolbox links ...121 6 Color Using color ...124 Paper selection ...124 HP ImageREt 3600 ...124 Best image printing ...124 Color options ...124 sRGB ...125 Printing in four-colors (CMYK 125 Managing printer color options 126 Print in Grayscale ...126... Automatic or manual color adjustment 126 Matching colors ...128 PANTONE®* color matching 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7...
...Documentation tab ...121 Device Settings button 121 HP Toolbox links ...121 6 Color Using color ...124 Paper selection ...124 HP ImageREt 3600 ...124 Best image printing ...124 Color options ...124 sRGB ...125 Printing in four-colors (CMYK 125 Managing printer color options 126 Print in Grayscale ...126... Automatic or manual color adjustment 126 Matching colors ...128 PANTONE®* color matching 128 Sample book color matching 128 Printing color samples 129 Color emulation of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 129 7...
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... paper path 202 Jam in duplex path ...207 Multiple jams in duplex path 209 Media-handling problems ...215 Printer feeds multiple sheets 215 Printer feeds incorrect page size 215 Printer pulls from incorrect tray 216 Media does not feed automatically 216 Unable to select paper sizes for Tray 2,... 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 set 227 Drifting text between printouts 227 ...
... paper path 202 Jam in duplex path ...207 Multiple jams in duplex path 209 Media-handling problems ...215 Printer feeds multiple sheets 215 Printer feeds incorrect page size 215 Printer pulls from incorrect tray 216 Media does not feed automatically 216 Unable to select paper sizes for Tray 2,... 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 set 227 Drifting text between printouts 227 ...
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Color LaserJet Image Fuser Kit and Image Transfer Kit Limited Warranty Statement 258 HP maintenance agreements 259 On-site service agreements 259 Appendix D Printer specifications Electrical specifications ...262 Acoustic emissions1, 2 ...263 Environmental specifications 264 Appendix E Regulatory information FCC regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
Color LaserJet Image Fuser Kit and Image Transfer Kit Limited Warranty Statement 258 HP maintenance agreements 259 On-site service agreements 259 Appendix D Printer specifications Electrical specifications ...262 Acoustic emissions1, 2 ...263 Environmental specifications 264 Appendix E Regulatory information FCC regulations ...265 Environmental product stewardship program 266 Protecting the environment 266 ...
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The following topics are covered: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer configurations ● Printer features ● Walk around ● Printer software ● Print media specifications ENWW 1 Printer basics This chapter contains information on setting up your printer and 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 ENWW 1 Printer basics This chapter contains information on setting up your printer and becoming familiar with the printer features.
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... Started Guide-Step-by-step instructions for use with the printer. 2 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW This guide is located on the CD that shipped with this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Quick access to printer information World Wide Web links Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and support may be obtained from the...
... Started Guide-Step-by-step instructions for use with the printer. 2 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW This guide is located on the CD that shipped with this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/ clj5550. Quick access to printer information World Wide Web links Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and support may be obtained from the...
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... Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on printer options that are available from within printer drivers. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 Online Help-Information on using and troubleshooting the printer. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the...
... Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on printer options that are available from within printer drivers. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 Online Help-Information on using and troubleshooting the printer. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the...
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Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
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... Legal sizes. For more detailed information about each feature, see Printer features. ● Tray 1 is a four-color laser printer that holds up to 27 letter size ppm. HP Color LaserJet 5550n ENWW Printer configurations 5 Printer configurations Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. This printer is a list of additional memory on the formatter board...
... Legal sizes. For more detailed information about each feature, see Printer features. ● Tray 1 is a four-color laser printer that holds up to 27 letter size ppm. HP Color LaserJet 5550n ENWW Printer configurations 5 Printer configurations Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. This printer is a list of additional memory on the formatter board...
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... (EIO) slots, a Jetlink port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). The HP Color LaserJet 5550n printer is a 500-sheet paper feeder that supports Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated, executive, A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 ...A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB DDR, plus 32 MB...
... (EIO) slots, a Jetlink port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). The HP Color LaserJet 5550n printer is a 500-sheet paper feeder that supports Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated, executive, A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 ...A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB DDR, plus 32 MB...
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Following is available. ● Printer stand. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of various print media or 20 envelopes. ... Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated, executive, A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. The printer contains three enhanced input/output (EIO) slots, a Jetlink port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). This...
Following is available. ● Printer stand. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of various print media or 20 envelopes. ... Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated, executive, A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. The printer contains three enhanced input/output (EIO) slots, a Jetlink port, a universal serial bus (USB 1.1) connection, and a standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284-C compliant). This...
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... 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to 100 sheets of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of various print media or... that holds up to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ports. Following is a multipurpose tray that accept 128 or 256 MB RAM each feature, see Printer features ● Tray 1 is a list of Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated, executive, A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive...
... 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to 100 sheets of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of various print media or... that holds up to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ports. Following is a multipurpose tray that accept 128 or 256 MB RAM each feature, see Printer features ● Tray 1 is a list of Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated, executive, A5 (JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive...
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ENWW Printer configurations 9 Note If you purchase the printer, the tray position indicator might display the wrong number. To change the number, slide the position indicator switch to the printer after you add Tray 5 to the number 5.
ENWW Printer configurations 9 Note If you purchase the printer, the tray position indicator might display the wrong number. To change the number, slide the position indicator switch to the printer after you add Tray 5 to the number 5.
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... 28 pages per minute (ppm) for A4 size paper and up to provide printer status and alerts, configure printer settings, view documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal printer information pages. ● HP PCL 6. ● HP PCL 5c. ● PostScript 3 emulation. ● Automatic language switching. ...of Hewlett-Packard printing with animated graphics. ● Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (network-connected printers). ● HP Toolbox software to 27 ppm for letter size paper. ● Also prints on transparencies and glossy paper. For ...
... 28 pages per minute (ppm) for A4 size paper and up to provide printer status and alerts, configure printer settings, view documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal printer information pages. ● HP PCL 6. ● HP PCL 5c. ● PostScript 3 emulation. ● Automatic language switching. ...of Hewlett-Packard printing with animated graphics. ● Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (network-connected printers). ● HP Toolbox software to 27 ppm for letter size paper. ● Also prints on transparencies and glossy paper. For ...
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... information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● 250-sheet face-down output bin. ● Printer hard drive, which provides storage for authentic HP print cartridges at cartridge installation. ● Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using...
... information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● Automatic two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● 250-sheet face-down output bin. ● Printer hard drive, which provides storage for authentic HP print cartridges at cartridge installation. ● Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using...
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Walk around The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer. 6 Front view 1 output bin 2 printer control panel 3 top cover 4 Tray 1 (open to use) 5 Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets ...
Walk around The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer. 6 Front view 1 output bin 2 printer control panel 3 top cover 4 Tray 1 (open to use) 5 Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper) 7 Tray 4 (optional; 500 sheets ...