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... Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •additional paper handling solutions? •printing securely to and from paper trays and security firmware, to printer management software. relax. There are hundreds of printing or digital imaging solution? The GSC is ...the easiest and fastest way to meet your specific business requirements. Ranging from your printer(s)? •printing e-forms or other companies, designed to locate Printing and Digital Imaging solutions. we have the solutions for HP printing and digital imaging products.
... Solutions Catalog www.hp.com/go/gsc Does your business require: •additional paper handling solutions? •printing securely to and from paper trays and security firmware, to printer management software. relax. There are hundreds of printing or digital imaging solution? The GSC is ...the easiest and fastest way to meet your specific business requirements. Ranging from your printer(s)? •printing e-forms or other companies, designed to locate Printing and Digital Imaging solutions. we have the solutions for HP printing and digital imaging products.
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... can be ordered from http://www.hp.com/sbso/product/supplies. Extended Service: 1-800-446-0522 HP toolbox To check the printer status and settings and 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...
... can be ordered from http://www.hp.com/sbso/product/supplies. Extended Service: 1-800-446-0522 HP toolbox To check the printer status and settings and 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...
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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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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. The following topics are covered: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer configurations ● Printer features ● Walk around ● Printer software ● Print media specifications ENWW 1
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This guide is located on the CD that shipped with this printer. Setting up the printer Getting Started Guide-Step-by-step instructions for use with the printer. 2 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Quick access to printer information World Wide Web links Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and support may be obtained from the following URL: ●...
This guide is located on the CD that shipped with this printer. Setting up the printer Getting Started Guide-Step-by-step instructions for use with the printer. 2 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Quick access to printer information World Wide Web links Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and support may be obtained from the following URL: ●...
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... Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on the CD that shipped with the printer. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the...
... Consumable Installation Guides-Step-by-step instructions, supplied with the printer. Using the printer User Guide-Detailed information on the CD that shipped with the printer. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide-Instructions to printer information 3 ENWW Quick access to configure and troubleshoot the...
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Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
Once connected, select Manuals. 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Available at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. HTML (Online) User Guide-Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.
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...dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB DDR, plus 32 MB of printer features. HP Color LaserJet 5550n ENWW Printer configurations 5 HP Color LaserJet 5550 The HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer is available in the configurations described below. For more detailed information ...about each feature, see Printer features. ● Tray 1 is a multipurpose tray that supports Letter, Letter-Rotated,...
...dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB DDR, plus 32 MB of printer features. HP Color LaserJet 5550n ENWW Printer configurations 5 HP Color LaserJet 5550 The HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer is available in the configurations described below. For more detailed information ...about each feature, see Printer features. ● Tray 1 is a multipurpose tray that supports Letter, Letter-Rotated,...
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...(IEEE-1284-C compliant). This tray can also handle custom media. ● Capability to 27 letter size ppm. The HP Color LaserJet 5550n printer is a four-color laser printer that prints up to 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ...32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional open dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot. 6 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB ...
...(IEEE-1284-C compliant). This tray can also handle custom media. ● Capability to 27 letter size ppm. The HP Color LaserJet 5550n printer is a four-color laser printer that prints up to 28 A4 pages per minute (ppm) and up to connect using parallel, network, and Jetlink ...32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional open dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot. 6 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 160 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). 128MB ...
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... 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). The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4...
... 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). The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4...
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...(JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. For more detailed information about each . The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of...can handle custom media. ● Trays 3, 4, and 5 can also handle custom media. ● Printer stand. ● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing. ● Capability to 27 letter size ppm. HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn The HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn is a 500-sheet paper feeder that supports Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated,...
...(JIS), B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), 11 x 17, A3, 16K, 8K, Executive (JIS), 8.5 x 13, and Legal sizes. For more detailed information about each . The printer also contains an HP Jetdirect 620N print server EIO network card. ● 288 MB of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of...can handle custom media. ● Trays 3, 4, and 5 can also handle custom media. ● Printer stand. ● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing. ● Capability to 27 letter size ppm. HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn The HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn is a 500-sheet paper feeder that supports Letter, Letter-Rotated, A4, A4-Rotated,...
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To change the number, slide the position indicator switch to the printer after you add Tray 5 to the number 5. Note If you purchase the printer, the tray position indicator might display the wrong number. ENWW Printer configurations 9
To change the number, slide the position indicator switch to the printer after you add Tray 5 to the number 5. Note If you purchase the printer, the tray position indicator might display the wrong number. ENWW Printer configurations 9
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...of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. Memory specification: All HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers use 200-pin SODIMM that accept 128 or 256 MB RAM each. ● Optional hard drive can be added via an EIO slot... (included with the HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printer). ● Graphic display on control panel. ● Enhanced Help with animated graphics. ● Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (...
...of SDRAM: 256 MB DDR, plus 32 MB of additional memory on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. Memory specification: All HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printers use 200-pin SODIMM that accept 128 or 256 MB RAM each. ● Optional hard drive can be added via an EIO slot... (included with the HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printer). ● Graphic display on control panel. ● Enhanced Help with animated graphics. ● Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (...
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...ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts). ENWW Printer features 11 standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550n, HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● USB 1.1 connection. ● HP Web Jetadmin software. ● Standard ...weights from 60 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb bond). ● Prints on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. standard on a wide range of media types including glossy, labels, overhead transparencies, and envelopes....
...ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts). ENWW Printer features 11 standard on HP Color LaserJet 5550n, HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn, and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn printers. ● USB 1.1 connection. ● HP Web Jetadmin software. ● Standard ...weights from 60 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb bond). ● Prints on HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn (Trays 3) and HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn (Trays 3, 4, and 5) printers. standard on a wide range of media types including glossy, labels, overhead transparencies, and envelopes....
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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 ...