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...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 Installing the printing system software 18 Uninstalling the software 23 Software for networks ...23 Utilities ...24 Print media specifications ...27 Supported paper weights...
...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 Installing the printing system software 18 Uninstalling the software 23 Software for networks ...23 Utilities ...24 Print media specifications ...27 Supported paper weights...
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... on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. For more information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550, HP Color LaserJet 5550n, and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn models contain 128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB of additional memory on printer ... 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. ● Direct PDF support. ● XHTML support. ...
... on the formatter board and an additional DIMM slot. For more information see Supported paper weights and sizes. ● HP Color LaserJet 5550, HP Color LaserJet 5550n, and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn models contain 128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB of additional memory on printer ... 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. ● Direct PDF support. ● XHTML support. ...
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... mm (3 x 5 inches) up to 306 x 470 mm (12.3 x 18.5 inches). ● Prints on paper with 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...
... mm (3 x 5 inches) up to 306 x 470 mm (12.3 x 18.5 inches). ● Prints on paper with 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...
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..., 8.5 x 13, A6, JISB6, Statement, #10 envelope, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, B5 Envelope, Monarch Envelope. (Tray 1 has no automatically detectable standard sizes.) Plain paper Light paper Weight or thickness Capacity 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to 23 lb bond) 60 to 74 g/m2 (16 to http://www.../go/ljsupplies. ● To order supplies worldwide, go to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. ● To order accessories, go to http://www.hp.com/go/accessories. ● For additional information about supported media weights and sizes, go to 19 lb bond) 100 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond) 100 sheets ENWW...
..., 8.5 x 13, A6, JISB6, Statement, #10 envelope, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, B5 Envelope, Monarch Envelope. (Tray 1 has no automatically detectable standard sizes.) Plain paper Light paper Weight or thickness Capacity 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to 23 lb bond) 60 to 74 g/m2 (16 to http://www.../go/ljsupplies. ● To order supplies worldwide, go to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. ● To order accessories, go to http://www.hp.com/go/accessories. ● For additional information about supported media weights and sizes, go to 19 lb bond) 100 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond) 100 sheets ENWW...
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... loading standard, non-detectable size paper, see Configuring input trays. Note Tray 1 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 1 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Intermediate paper 90 to 104 g/m2 (24 to 27 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Heavy...28 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Automatically detectable standard sizes: Letter, LetterRotated, A4, A4Rotated, A3, 11x17, Legal, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), A5, Executive Nondetectable standard sizes:...
... loading standard, non-detectable size paper, see Configuring input trays. Note Tray 1 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 1 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Intermediate paper 90 to 104 g/m2 (24 to 27 lb bond) Maximum stack height: 10 mm (0.4 in) Heavy...28 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Automatically detectable standard sizes: Letter, LetterRotated, A4, A4Rotated, A3, 11x17, Legal, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), A5, Executive Nondetectable standard sizes:...
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...(JIS), B5 (JIS) 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb bond) 1 The printer automatically prints on weights above the maximum value noted in these papers. However, automatic twosided printing on paper weights up to 163 g/m2. See Two-sided (duplex) printing for printing from Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 is ... Manual two-sided (duplex) printing. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Maximum size (unless 297 by 431 mm otherwise noted) (11.69 by 17 in) Plain paper 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to...
...(JIS), B5 (JIS) 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb bond) 1 The printer automatically prints on weights above the maximum value noted in these papers. However, automatic twosided printing on paper weights up to 163 g/m2. See Two-sided (duplex) printing for printing from Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 is ... Manual two-sided (duplex) printing. Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 paper sizes and types (continued) Tray 2 and optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Maximum size (unless 297 by 431 mm otherwise noted) (11.69 by 17 in) Plain paper 75 to 89 g/m2 (20 to...
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... default is ANY TYPE. The default is ANY SIZE. The default is the size detected by size and type. If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you might be accustomed to configuring Tray 1 to a setting other than ANY. Allows you to custom. To use a...handling menu 43 It is important to configure the media size for Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types appears. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types appears. A list of available types. A list of available ...
... default is ANY TYPE. The default is ANY SIZE. The default is the size detected by size and type. If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you might be accustomed to configuring Tray 1 to a setting other than ANY. Allows you to custom. To use a...handling menu 43 It is important to configure the media size for Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types appears. See Supported paper weights and sizes for a complete list of available types appears. A list of available types. A list of available ...
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...the printer gives a prompt In the following situations, the printer automatically prompts you to a setting other than ANY. Configuring input trays Note Note Note The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer allows you will see LOAD TRAY X . Letter and A4 sizes can be accustomed to configuring Tray 1 to change size or... are to configure the tray after the prompt appears. To mimic the settings for first mode, configure Tray 1 for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the trays at the printer control panel.
...the printer gives a prompt In the following situations, the printer automatically prompts you to a setting other than ANY. Configuring input trays Note Note Note The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer allows you will see LOAD TRAY X . Letter and A4 sizes can be accustomed to configuring Tray 1 to change size or... are to configure the tray after the prompt appears. To mimic the settings for first mode, configure Tray 1 for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.) The instructions below explain how to configure the trays at the printer control panel.
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... the control panel to set the media type to GLOSSY or HEAVY GLOSSY for the input tray being used with this printer. If HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper is configured for transparencies. In the software application or the printer driver, set the media type. Transparencies not...following procedure: 1. Special media such as the media type, or print from Tray 1. Load the media in the tray. HP products are designed to work together for media weights up to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. For more information about how to 105 g/m2 (28...
... the control panel to set the media type to GLOSSY or HEAVY GLOSSY for the input tray being used with this printer. If HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper is configured for transparencies. In the software application or the printer driver, set the media type. Transparencies not...following procedure: 1. Special media such as the media type, or print from Tray 1. Load the media in the tray. HP products are designed to work together for media weights up to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. For more information about how to 105 g/m2 (28...
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...environments, envelopes should be printed with the flap on the leading edge to the left, and the short edge feeding into Tray 1. ● The weight rating of envelopes should not exceed 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond). ● Envelopes should be flat. ● Do not use envelopes with ...176;C (374° F) for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use paper with the HP High Gloss (Images) media type setting. ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as white xerographic paper. ● Pigments used . Printing images To obtain the ...
...environments, envelopes should be printed with the flap on the leading edge to the left, and the short edge feeding into Tray 1. ● The weight rating of envelopes should not exceed 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond). ● Envelopes should be flat. ● Do not use envelopes with ...176;C (374° F) for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use paper with the HP High Gloss (Images) media type setting. ● In either the software application or the printer driver, select HP High Gloss (images) as white xerographic paper. ● Pigments used . Printing images To obtain the ...
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... paper The following heavy paper types can cause misfeeds, paper jams, reduced print quality, and excessive mechanical wear. Paper type Heavy Extra heavy Cardstock Paper weight 105-119 g/m2 28-31 lb 120-163 g/m2 32-43 lb 164-200 g/m2 44-53 lb When printing on heavy paper types, use... Tray 1 for paper that is important to return the printer back to LABELS in the printer control panel. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. In general do not use labels that there is heavier than 163 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (43 lb bond up...
... paper The following heavy paper types can cause misfeeds, paper jams, reduced print quality, and excessive mechanical wear. Paper type Heavy Extra heavy Cardstock Paper weight 105-119 g/m2 28-31 lb 120-163 g/m2 32-43 lb 164-200 g/m2 44-53 lb When printing on heavy paper types, use... Tray 1 for paper that is important to return the printer back to LABELS in the printer control panel. Doing so can be used with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer. In general do not use labels that there is heavier than 163 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (43 lb bond up...
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... can adjust these settings through the printer control panel affects all print jobs. ● For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight media. ● When duplexing preprinted media such as letterhead or forms, load the paper the opposite of that when duplexing simplex. Do not use two...
... can adjust these settings through the printer control panel affects all print jobs. ● For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight media. ● When duplexing preprinted media such as letterhead or forms, load the paper the opposite of that when duplexing simplex. Do not use two...
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.... Options for binding two-sided printing jobs Before printing a two-sided document, in portrait layout. The default binding option is useful for paper sizes or weights that the printer driver is set the value. 9.
.... Options for binding two-sided printing jobs Before printing a two-sided document, in portrait layout. The default binding option is useful for paper sizes or weights that the printer driver is set the value. 9.
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See Supported paper weights and sizes. printed on or copied. See Configuring input trays.... rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it . Print media is installed incorrectly, causing repeated jams. Verify that meets HP specifications. before removing it . Print media is loaded incorrectly. Print media has rough or jagged edges. You might...table lists common causes of paper jams and suggested solutions for more information. Cause Solution Print media does not meet HP-recommended media specifications. Remove any excess media from the tray. Reload media into Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5,...
See Supported paper weights and sizes. printed on or copied. See Configuring input trays.... rotate it 180 degrees, or flip it . Print media is installed incorrectly, causing repeated jams. Verify that meets HP specifications. before removing it . Print media is loaded incorrectly. Print media has rough or jagged edges. You might...table lists common causes of paper jams and suggested solutions for more information. Cause Solution Print media does not meet HP-recommended media specifications. Remove any excess media from the tray. Reload media into Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5,...
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...is below the maximum stack height indicator mark. From the control panel, select the correct size media for this printer, see Supported paper weights and sizes. The guides in the software application or printer driver. For ordering information, see Accessing the printer drivers. Verify that meets the...width media guides are touching the paper. Print media is configured. Use only media that the paper stack is not selected in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Fanning can cause static electricity, which the tray is sticking together. Open the input tray and...
...is below the maximum stack height indicator mark. From the control panel, select the correct size media for this printer, see Supported paper weights and sizes. The guides in the software application or printer driver. For ordering information, see Accessing the printer drivers. Verify that meets the...width media guides are touching the paper. Print media is configured. Use only media that the paper stack is not selected in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Fanning can cause static electricity, which the tray is sticking together. Open the input tray and...
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... the input tray containing the transparencies or glossy paper is set to determine the media size for the input tray. Make sure that meets the HP media specifications for the media size. Use only media that the input tray containing the transparencies or glossy paper is not specified in the tray... in the software application or printer driver. For more information about how to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. See Supported paper weights and sizes.
... the input tray containing the transparencies or glossy paper is set to determine the media size for the input tray. Make sure that meets the HP media specifications for the media size. Use only media that the input tray containing the transparencies or glossy paper is not specified in the tray... in the software application or printer driver. For more information about how to access the printer drivers, see Accessing the printer drivers. See Supported paper weights and sizes.
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...moisture. Remove media from a fresh, unopened package. Envelopes are trying to Custom. Media is within humidity specifications. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Verify that the printing environment is damaged or in good condition. Large, solid-filled areas can feed envelopes. Try using... different envelopes. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Media has poorly cut edges. See Printer specifications. Remove media, flex it, ...
...moisture. Remove media from a fresh, unopened package. Envelopes are trying to Custom. Media is within humidity specifications. See Supported paper weights and sizes. Verify that the printing environment is damaged or in good condition. Large, solid-filled areas can feed envelopes. Try using... different envelopes. See Supported paper weights and sizes or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Media has poorly cut edges. See Printer specifications. Remove media, flex it, ...
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...-handling components. Use only transparencies designed for HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide ordering information. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 for HP Color LaserJet printers. See Periodic cleaning for this printer. See Supported paper weights and sizes. If this solves your problem,... consult with the printer of your letterhead to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The driver setting is excessively rough. Print quality troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems...
...-handling components. Use only transparencies designed for HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide ordering information. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550 for HP Color LaserJet printers. See Periodic cleaning for this printer. See Supported paper weights and sizes. If this solves your problem,... consult with the printer of your letterhead to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. See Supported paper weights and sizes. ● The driver setting is excessively rough. Print quality troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems...
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... the defect to a particular component. Print quality troubleshooting 233 ENWW Horizontal lines or streaks ● Make sure that the media does not exceed the maximum weight supported (see Print media specifications). Repetitive defects ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Calibrate the printer...
... the defect to a particular component. Print quality troubleshooting 233 ENWW Horizontal lines or streaks ● Make sure that the media does not exceed the maximum weight supported (see Print media specifications). Repetitive defects ● Make sure that the operation and location requirements of the printer are met. ● Calibrate the printer...
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Printer specifications Physical dimensions Product Height HP Color LaserJet 5550 640 mm (25.2 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550n and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, with optional Tray 3 and stand 833 mm (32.8 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn with optional Trays 2 and 3 and stand 965 mm (38 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn with optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 and ...stand 1097 mm (43.2 in) Depth 704 mm (27.7 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) Width 577 mm (22.7 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) Weight...
Printer specifications Physical dimensions Product Height HP Color LaserJet 5550 640 mm (25.2 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550n and HP Color LaserJet 5550dn, with optional Tray 3 and stand 833 mm (32.8 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn with optional Trays 2 and 3 and stand 965 mm (38 in) HP Color LaserJet 5550hdn with optional Trays 3, 4, and 5 and ...stand 1097 mm (43.2 in) Depth 704 mm (27.7 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) 718 mm (28.25 in) Width 577 mm (22.7 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) 630 mm (24.8 in) Weight...