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Printer Tour Fuser Supplies Info Staple Cartridge Toner Cartridge Ready To Print Press ? Transfer Roller Drum Cartridge www.xerox.com/office/5550supplies www.xerox.com/office/5550support See the Supplies tab in the Xerox Support Centre, contact your local reseller, or visit the Xerox Supplies website. for help Walk-Up Features Information Paper Tray Setup Printer Setup Information Information Pages Sample Pages Supplies Info Billing Meters Firmware Versions For Supplies Information: See the Supplies Info menu and print the Supplies Usage page.
Printer Tour Fuser Supplies Info Staple Cartridge Toner Cartridge Ready To Print Press ? Transfer Roller Drum Cartridge www.xerox.com/office/5550supplies www.xerox.com/office/5550support See the Supplies tab in the Xerox Support Centre, contact your local reseller, or visit the Xerox Supplies website. for help Walk-Up Features Information Paper Tray Setup Printer Setup Information Information Pages Sample Pages Supplies Info Billing Meters Firmware Versions For Supplies Information: See the Supplies Info menu and print the Supplies Usage page.
User Guide (English)
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Internal Components 1 E 3 4 1. Toner Cartridge Parts of the Printer 2 5550-109 Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-3 Drum Cartridge 4. Transfer Roller 3. Fuser 2.
Internal Components 1 E 3 4 1. Toner Cartridge Parts of the Printer 2 5550-109 Phaser® 5550 Printer 2-3 Drum Cartridge 4. Transfer Roller 3. Fuser 2.
User Guide (English)
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... 2 Staples: Inserts two staples in each set the default stapling option. Note: You can be resumed without stapling. When selected, prints are available in the Phaser 5550 printer driver: ■ No Stapling: This is taken by the end of the 15 minutes, the print job will resume, run the staples out, and... continue to print without staples. ■ The user can refill the staple cartridge, and then continue the print job. ■ The print job can use the...
... 2 Staples: Inserts two staples in each set the default stapling option. Note: You can be resumed without stapling. When selected, prints are available in the Phaser 5550 printer driver: ■ No Stapling: This is taken by the end of the 15 minutes, the print job will resume, run the staples out, and... continue to print without staples. ■ The user can refill the staple cartridge, and then continue the print job. ■ The print job can use the...
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Insert the staple unit in the finisher. 3. Inset a new staple cartridge. 6. If present, remove the depleted staple cartridge. 5. R4 3 Using the Stapler 2c XE R1 4. Remove the staple unit by lifting it up and out. R4 3 5550-244 2c XE R1 5550-245 Phaser® 5550 Printer 4-52
Insert the staple unit in the finisher. 3. Inset a new staple cartridge. 6. If present, remove the depleted staple cartridge. 5. R4 3 Using the Stapler 2c XE R1 4. Remove the staple unit by lifting it up and out. R4 3 5550-244 2c XE R1 5550-245 Phaser® 5550 Printer 4-52
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...produce consistently high-quality prints. Replace drum cartridge. For information on supported paper types and weights, see Supported Paper and Media on toner, replace it. Light Prints The overall image is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee...lighter than normal. If the toner cartridge is designed to diagnose the problem. Coverage may be damp. Drum cartridge near end of life. For best results, use the information in the United States and Canada. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-58 Solutions Replace the paper. Possible...
...produce consistently high-quality prints. Replace drum cartridge. For information on supported paper types and weights, see Supported Paper and Media on toner, replace it. Light Prints The overall image is not covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guarantee...lighter than normal. If the toner cartridge is designed to diagnose the problem. Coverage may be damp. Drum cartridge near end of life. For best results, use the information in the United States and Canada. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-58 Solutions Replace the paper. Possible...
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... just installed a new drum cartridge, the yellow sealing tape may still be in the tray. Remove the paper from the paper tray at the same time. Also, ensure that the paper is blank, contact your Customer Support Center. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-59 Blank Prints The entire... printed page is blank, replace the drum cartridge then reprint the Configuration page. Printable data may have been received from the computer. Solutions ...
... just installed a new drum cartridge, the yellow sealing tape may still be in the tray. Remove the paper from the paper tray at the same time. Also, ensure that the paper is blank, contact your Customer Support Center. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-59 Blank Prints The entire... printed page is blank, replace the drum cartridge then reprint the Configuration page. Printable data may have been received from the computer. Solutions ...
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Black Prints The entire printed page is black. Printable data from the computer may be corrupted. Solutions Replace the drum cartridge. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-60 Print a Configuration page. ■ If the Configuration page prints correctly, check the interface cable between the computer and the printer, and the application software. ■ If the connections appear normal, contact your Customer Support Center. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The drum cartridge may be defective.
Black Prints The entire printed page is black. Printable data from the computer may be corrupted. Solutions Replace the drum cartridge. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-60 Print a Configuration page. ■ If the Configuration page prints correctly, check the interface cable between the computer and the printer, and the application software. ■ If the connections appear normal, contact your Customer Support Center. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The drum cartridge may be defective.
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Solutions Remove and re-install the drum cartridge. The drum cartridge may be defective. Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance kit). The transfer roller may be installed correctly. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-61 Replace the drum cartridge. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The drum cartridge may not be defective or at the end of print deletions that appear across the paper. Horizontal Line Deletions There are areas of its life.
Solutions Remove and re-install the drum cartridge. The drum cartridge may be defective. Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance kit). The transfer roller may be installed correctly. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-61 Replace the drum cartridge. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The drum cartridge may not be defective or at the end of print deletions that appear across the paper. Horizontal Line Deletions There are areas of its life.
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Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance kit). Solutions Replace the paper. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-62 Replace the drum cartridge. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The paper may be defective. The drum cartridge may be defective with creases, folds, etc. Vertical Line Deletions There are areas of its life. The transfer roller may be defective or at the end of print deletions that form narrow lines.
Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance kit). Solutions Replace the paper. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-62 Replace the drum cartridge. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The paper may be defective. The drum cartridge may be defective with creases, folds, etc. Vertical Line Deletions There are areas of its life. The transfer roller may be defective or at the end of print deletions that form narrow lines.
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The fuser may be defective. Vertical Dark Streaks There are black lines that appear vertically on the page. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-63 Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes Solutions The drum cartridge may be defective or at the end of paper to remove the toner accumulations. Print several blank sheets of its life. Replace...
The fuser may be defective. Vertical Dark Streaks There are black lines that appear vertically on the page. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-63 Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes Solutions The drum cartridge may be defective or at the end of paper to remove the toner accumulations. Print several blank sheets of its life. Replace...
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The fuser may be defective. Replace the drum cartridge. Replace the fuser (in the maintenance kit). The transfer roller may be defective. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-64 Print several blank sheets of paper to remove the toner accumulations. Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance kit). The drum cartridge may be defective. Print-Quality Problems Dark Spots or Marks There are dark spots or marks that appear in a random pattern on the page. Possible Causes Solutions The paper path may be contaminated with toner.
The fuser may be defective. Replace the drum cartridge. Replace the fuser (in the maintenance kit). The transfer roller may be defective. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-64 Print several blank sheets of paper to remove the toner accumulations. Replace the transfer roller (in the maintenance kit). The drum cartridge may be defective. Print-Quality Problems Dark Spots or Marks There are dark spots or marks that appear in a random pattern on the page. Possible Causes Solutions The paper path may be contaminated with toner.
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.... The fuser may be at the edges. Solutions Verify that the paper is blurred at the end of its life. The drum cartridge may be in poor condition. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-66 Blurred Prints The image is correctly loaded in poor condition. Solutions Replace the paper. Wrinkled Prints The pages are wrinkled...
.... The fuser may be at the edges. Solutions Verify that the paper is blurred at the end of its life. The drum cartridge may be in poor condition. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-66 Blurred Prints The image is correctly loaded in poor condition. Solutions Replace the paper. Wrinkled Prints The pages are wrinkled...
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The drum cartridge may be damp. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-67 Replace the paper. Solutions Replace the paper. Random or Spot Deletions Areas of its life. The paper may be in poor condition. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The paper may be defective or at the end of the print are extremely light or missing. Replace the drum cartridge.
The drum cartridge may be damp. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-67 Replace the paper. Solutions Replace the paper. Random or Spot Deletions Areas of its life. The paper may be in poor condition. Print-Quality Problems Possible Causes The paper may be defective or at the end of the print are extremely light or missing. Replace the drum cartridge.
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... to determine the supply that needs replacing. Remove and repackage the new drum cartridge. Replace the maintenance kit (fuser and transfer roller). 3. If the problem continues, contact your local reseller or go to www.xerox.com/office/ 5550supplies. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-68 c. If the problem continues: a. Print-Quality Problems Repeating Defects Marks or...
... to determine the supply that needs replacing. Remove and repackage the new drum cartridge. Replace the maintenance kit (fuser and transfer roller). 3. If the problem continues, contact your local reseller or go to www.xerox.com/office/ 5550supplies. Phaser® 5550 Printer 6-68 c. If the problem continues: a. Print-Quality Problems Repeating Defects Marks or...
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Cleaning the Interior After clearing paper jams or replacing the print cartridge, inspect the inside of the printer about once a month. Go to the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/5550support. ■ Remove any remaining pieces of paper is wrapped around the... found on the printer. Phaser® 5550 Printer 7-2 Access to a live printer's interior can get burned. For stubborn stains, apply a small amount of the printer for cleaning, maintenance, or fault clearance. Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer This section describes how to clean the printer in order to...
Cleaning the Interior After clearing paper jams or replacing the print cartridge, inspect the inside of the printer about once a month. Go to the Xerox Support website, www.xerox.com/office/5550support. ■ Remove any remaining pieces of paper is wrapped around the... found on the printer. Phaser® 5550 Printer 7-2 Access to a live printer's interior can get burned. For stubborn stains, apply a small amount of the printer for cleaning, maintenance, or fault clearance. Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer This section describes how to clean the printer in order to...
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... hand. Caution: Use of parts or kits. Coverage may significantly reduce the life of Xerox supplies not specified for this printer. Routine maintenance items are a toner cartridge and a staple pack. Consumables Consumables for consumables and routine maintenance items. The following customer... Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the form of non-Xerox supplies is important to be in the United States and Canada. please contact your local representative for the Phaser 5550 printer include the: ■ Drum Cartridge ■ Maintenance Kit (15 Feed Rollers, Transfer Roller...
... hand. Caution: Use of parts or kits. Coverage may significantly reduce the life of Xerox supplies not specified for this printer. Routine maintenance items are a toner cartridge and a staple pack. Consumables Consumables for consumables and routine maintenance items. The following customer... Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the form of non-Xerox supplies is important to be in the United States and Canada. please contact your local representative for the Phaser 5550 printer include the: ■ Drum Cartridge ■ Maintenance Kit (15 Feed Rollers, Transfer Roller...
Evaluator Guide
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...a robust duty cycle of 300,000 pages per -page. • Long-lasting consumables increase uptime, and separate print drum and toner cartridge allow for optimized use . thanks to a powerful 500 MHz processor. • A first-page-out time as fast as low toner ... to -edge printing, meet your complex printing needs. Section 1: Introducing the Xerox® Phaser® 5550 Laser Printer Product Overview Productive, reliable and packed with value, the Phaser 5550 laser printer means serious business for any other printer in its class, and always-low operating costs keep it truly bottom-line ...
...a robust duty cycle of 300,000 pages per -page. • Long-lasting consumables increase uptime, and separate print drum and toner cartridge allow for optimized use . thanks to a powerful 500 MHz processor. • A first-page-out time as fast as low toner ... to -edge printing, meet your complex printing needs. Section 1: Introducing the Xerox® Phaser® 5550 Laser Printer Product Overview Productive, reliable and packed with value, the Phaser 5550 laser printer means serious business for any other printer in its class, and always-low operating costs keep it truly bottom-line ...
Evaluator Guide
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... programming right at the user's desktop. 8 Xerox Phaser 5550 Evaluator Guide Bi-directional print drivers The Phaser 5550 laser printer includes print drivers for managing an office's document output and asset infrastructure. The front panel offers menu-based navigation features and information, with options such as the toner cartridge and maintenance kit, are summarized in Section...
... programming right at the user's desktop. 8 Xerox Phaser 5550 Evaluator Guide Bi-directional print drivers The Phaser 5550 laser printer includes print drivers for managing an office's document output and asset infrastructure. The front panel offers menu-based navigation features and information, with options such as the toner cartridge and maintenance kit, are summarized in Section...
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.../support Building on the reliability engineered into the Phaser 5550 laser printer, Xerox has implemented a sophisticated service-delivery network capable of maintaining your printer to the online Xerox Knowledge Base, delivering fast solutions so users get the most out of current toner levels ensures you'll have replacement cartridges on hand when you need them. *Print volume...
.../support Building on the reliability engineered into the Phaser 5550 laser printer, Xerox has implemented a sophisticated service-delivery network capable of maintaining your printer to the online Xerox Knowledge Base, delivering fast solutions so users get the most out of current toner levels ensures you'll have replacement cartridges on hand when you need them. *Print volume...
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... Description Toner Cartridge Drum Cartridge Details Average 35,000 standard pages1 Approximately 60,000 pages1 Maintenance Kit (110V) Approximately 300,000 pages2 Accessories Staple Pack 256 MB Phaser memory upgrade Qty. 15,000 Increases device memory 512 MB Phaser memory upgrade... 106R01294 113R00670 109R00731 008R12941 097S03743 097S03635 097S03878 097S03879 097S03880 097S03220 097S03286 097S03716 097S03717 097S03719 097S03282 097S03740 097S03741 E5550SA E5550S3 E5550S4 Xerox Phaser 5550 Evaluator Guide 13 Yield will vary based on letter/A4-size 20 lb. (75 gsm) pages. Yield...
... Description Toner Cartridge Drum Cartridge Details Average 35,000 standard pages1 Approximately 60,000 pages1 Maintenance Kit (110V) Approximately 300,000 pages2 Accessories Staple Pack 256 MB Phaser memory upgrade Qty. 15,000 Increases device memory 512 MB Phaser memory upgrade... 106R01294 113R00670 109R00731 008R12941 097S03743 097S03635 097S03878 097S03879 097S03880 097S03220 097S03286 097S03716 097S03717 097S03719 097S03282 097S03740 097S03741 E5550SA E5550S3 E5550S4 Xerox Phaser 5550 Evaluator Guide 13 Yield will vary based on letter/A4-size 20 lb. (75 gsm) pages. Yield...