HP 5500 manual

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Contents Page Page User Guide Copyright and License Table of contents O Configuration Managing the printer Maintenance Appendix a Working with memory and print server cards ViiViii Printer basics Setting up the printer Quick access to printer informationWhere to look for more information World Wide Web linksUsing the printer Enww HP Color LaserJet 5500n Europe only Printer configurationsHP Color LaserJet HP Color LaserJet 5500dn HP Color LaserJet 5500dtnHP Color LaserJet 5500hdn Printer features FeaturesPaper handling Supported paper weights and sizesAccessories ConnectivityBack/side view Walk aroundFront view shown with second 500-sheet paper feeder Operating system PCL 5c Printer softwarePrinter drivers PCLAdditional drivers HP Web JetadminSoftware for networks Utilities Embedded Web serverWindows Network administratorOther components and utilities Macintosh OSTray Dimensions Weight or thickness Capacity Print media specificationsSupported paper weights and sizes Tray 1 paper sizesWeight or thickness Capacity Tray 2 and optional Trays 3 and 4 paper sizes1B5, B5-R, A5, A5-R By 17, A3 Standard tough paper Automatic 2-sided printing duplexing1A4, Letter-R, A4-R JIS B5, B5-R, A5, A5 11 by 17, A3 Minimum size toughEnww Control panel Control panel buttons and lights Control panel overviewDisplay Accessing the control panel from a computer Printer displayControl panel buttons Button name FunctionIndicator Interpreting control panel indicator lightsControl panel indicator lights Off FlashingControl panel menus Getting started basicsRetrieve job menu for printers with a hard disk To access the menusMenu hierarchy Information menuConfigure device menu Paper handling menuDiagnostics menu Description Retrieve job menu for printers with a hard diskMenu item Supplies Status Information menuMenu item Description Paper handling menu Paper weights and sizes for aWeights and sizes for a Menu item Value Description Tray 1 SizePrint PS Errors OFF Configure device menuCopies Default Paper Size Printing menuPrint quality menu System setup menuAdjust Tray List of available modes100 See Job held timeout for more informationSee PowerSave Time for more information See Job storage limit for more informationMenu Resets menu NoneDiagnostics menu To set the job held timeout Changing printer control panel configuration settingsJob held timeout Job storage limitTo set manually feed prompt Tray behavior options use requested tray and manually feedTo set use requested tray Press to select Manually Feed PromptTo disable/enable PowerSave PowerSave TimeTo set PowerSave Time Or to select Always or Unless LoadedTo set the personality PersonalityClearable warnings To set the clearable warningsTo set the auto continue Auto continueSupplies low To set supplies low reportingLanguage Jam recoveryTo set jam recovery response To select languageEnww Using the printer control panel in shared environments Configuration Configuring TCP/IP parameters using Bootp or Dhcp Network configurationConfiguring TCP/IP parameters Setting an IP address Setting the subnet maskTo highlight Manual Settings Setting the default gatewayTo select Config Method To select Manual SettingsSetting the syslog server Setting the idle timeout Setting the link speedDisabling network protocols optional To disable IPX/SPXTo disable AppleTalk To disable DLC/LLC Parallel configuration Parallel port connectionAvailable enhanced I/O interfaces Enhanced I/O EIO configurationHP Jetdirect print servers NetWare networksUNIX/Linux networks Windows and Windows NT networksAppleTalk networks Enww Printing tasks Source Precedence for print settings softwareControlling print jobs Type and SizeControlling print jobs Paper that may damage the printer Selecting print paperPaper to avoid Selecting print paper Configuring Tray 1 type Configuring input traysConfiguring Tray 1 size Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 custom paper Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 detectable standard paper sizeTray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 paper type Dimension Unit of measureLoading paper into Tray Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 nondetectable standard sizesPrinting from Tray 1 multipurpose tray Printing envelopes from Tray To load envelopes into Tray Printing envelopesPrinting from Tray 2, Tray 3, and Tray Address type Left margin Top marginCause jams in the printer Enww Enww Enww Glossy paper Printing on special mediaTransparencies Colored paperLabels Heavy paperRecycled paper HP LaserJet Tough paperPreprinted forms and letterhead Control panel settings for automatic 2-sided printing Sided duplex printingOptions for binding 2-sided printing jobs Manual 2-sided printingPrinting on custom-size paper Special printing situationsPrinting a different first Stopping a print requestQuick copying a job Job retention featuresStoring a print job Proofing and holding a jobPrinting a private job Private jobsDeleting stored jobs Deleting a private job Setting up to print with Macintosh computers Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed ReceiverPrinting a job Interrupting and resuming printingManaging memory Memory, see Working with memory and print server cardsManaging the printer Printer information pages ConfigurationPress to select Print Configuration Menu mapTo print the supplies status Supplies statusUsage PCL or PS font list DemoFile directory Event logPrint quality troubleshooting pages Using the embedded Web server To access the embedded Web server using a network connectionSettings tab Information tabNetworking tab Other linksUsing Printer Status and Alerts To choose which status messages appearTo view status messages and information Color Paper selection Using colorHP ImageREt Color optionsPrinting in four-colors Cmyk Cmyk ink set emulation PostScript onlyPrint in Grayscale Automatic or manual color adjustmentManaging color Manual color optionsManaging color Matching colors PANTONE* color matching Swatch book color matchingMaintenance 101Managing the print cartridge Checking the print cartridge life Using the printer control panelPrint cartridge life expectancy Press to highlight Print Supplies StatusUsing HP Web Jetadmin Changing print cartridgesTo change the print cartridge Enww Color or Incorrect Supplies Locating supplies Supply replacement guidelinesReplacing supplies Supply item locationsMaking room around the printer for replacing supplies Approximate replacement intervals for suppliesSupplies replacement clearance diagram Software Information location Configuring e-mail alertsSee Using printer Status and Alerts for directly To clean the OHT sensor Periodic cleaningWhen to clean the OHT sensor Enww Problemsolving 113Basic troubleshooting checklist Factors affecting printer performanceControl panel message types Error messagesCritical error messages Status messagesJOB Name Control panel messagesControl panel messages Chosen Personality not AvailableDisk File Operation Failed CPR Sensor OUT of RangeJOB Name Disk Device Failure Disk File System is FullFlash File Operation Failed EIO DiskFlash Device Failure Flash File System is FullIncorrect Color Cartridge Install Color CartridgeFor help press Install fuser Description Recommended action Insert TrayLoad Tray Type Size Install Transfer UnitLoad Tray X Type Size Manually Feed Type Size To continue pressNON HP Cartridge Detected NON HP Cartridge in USE Order Color CartridgeXxxx Pages Left For menus press Xxxx Pages LeftOrder Fuser KIT Xxxx Pages Left To continue pressOrder Supplies Control panel message Order Supplies For menus pressReady For status pressDemo ConfigurationCalibration Event LOGRegistration UsageCartridge Motor Reinstall Color CartridgeReinstall Supplies Replace Color CartridgeNew fuser kit? Server. See Using the embedded WebResend upgrade Transfer Motors Tray Type Size Tray X Contains Unknown Media Tray X Empty Type SizeTray X Open To change type Press Description Recommended actionUSE INSTEAD? Tray Xtype Size 10.XX.YY Supplies ErrorTray X Type Size Enww 13.XX.YY JAM in Tray For help press DescriptionInsufficient Memory JOB Interrupted13.XX.YY.DUPLEX JOB Interrupted Parallel I/OUnexpected Size in Tray X For help press Control panel message Description Recommended actionSerial I/O Printer Error To continue Turn off then on 52.XCancel JOB Permanent Storage Error Permanent Storage Full8X.YYYY EIO Error XxxxPaper jams Paper jam recoveryTo disable paper jam recovery Paper jams Common causes of paper jams Issue CauseSolution Common causes of paper jams1Issue Cause Solution Common causes of paper jamsClearing paper jams Jam in Tray 1 or TrayClearing paper jams Enww Enww Jam in Tray 3 or Tray Enww Enww Enww Flush with the paper guides Jams in the top cover Jam in the top cover Enww Enww Close the transfer unit and front cover Close the top cover Jam in paper input path or paper path Enww Completely closed Jam in duplex path Enww Close the transfer unit and front cover Close the top cover Paper handling problems Paper handling problemsExclusively Printer feeds incorrectSize Paper does not feed AutomaticallyIssue Paper does not feed from Trays 2, 3, orTransparencies or glossy paper Will not feedEnvelopes jam or will not feed in the printer Cause SolutionConfiguring input trays Enww No display message Printer response problemsPrinter response problems Printer is on, but nothing prints Configuration settingsSee Changing printer control panel configuration settings See Control panel messagesPrinter is on but is not receiving data See Parallel configuration orConfiguration Enhanced I/O EIOUnable to select the printer from the computer Printer control panel problems Printer control panel problemsGrayscale is selected Color printing problemsColor printing problems DriverPrinted colors do not match screen colors Incorrect fonts are printed Incorrect printer outputIncorrect printer output Erratic, missing characters orPanel Memory error messageGuidelines for printing with different fonts Software application problems Software application problemsOverhead transparency defects Print quality troubleshootingPrint quality problems associated with paper Print quality problems associated with maintenance Print quality problems associated with the environmentPrint quality problems associated with jams Print server cards Printing a configurationWorking with memory Printer memoryInstalling memory and font DIMMs To install memory and font DIMMsInstalling memory and font DIMMs Enww Enww To check Dimm installation Checking Dimm installationTo enable memory for Windows Enabling the language font DimmInstalling an HP Jetdirect print server card To install an HP Jetdirect print server cardEnww Enww Enww 193 Supplies and accessoriesSpare parts and supplies availability Supplies, accessories, and part numbers Part Part number Type/size195 Package Service and Support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementAppendix C Service and Support Limited warranty for print cartridge life Transfer unit and fuser warranty Extended warranty HP maintenance agreementsOn-site service agreements Enww Electrical specifications Printer specificationsPhysical dimensions 203Acoustic emissions Operating environment specificationsActivity level Operator 1m Bystander 1m Sound power Environment AllowedRegulatory information FCC regulationsEnvironmental product stewardship program Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For more information Material restrictionsEnww Conforms to the following Product Specifications Declaration of ConformityCanadian DOC regulations Safety statementsLaser safety EMI statement Korea Vcci statement JapanLaser Statement for Finland Luokan 1 laserlaiteEnww Bootp GlossaryIPX/SPX PJL ROM Symbols/Numerics IndexLanguage Enww Enww
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5500 specifications

The HP 5500 series is a powerful line of color inkjet printers designed for demanding office environments that require versatility, speed, and professional-quality outputs. Notably, these printers are well-regarded for their robust build and user-friendly features, making them suitable for both small teams and large workgroups.

One of the main features of the HP 5500 is its impressive printing speed. Boasting a print speed of up to 30 pages per minute for black and white documents and 20 pages per minute for color, this printer ensures that users can complete their tasks efficiently. The printer's high-capacity ink cartridges contribute to the overall cost efficiency by reducing the frequency of replacements, allowing for less downtime and more continuous workflow.

The HP 5500 series also excels in the area of print quality, consistently delivering vibrant colors and sharp text. With a maximum print resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi, the printers are capable of producing professional-grade documents and graphics. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses that require high-quality marketing materials, presentations, and reports.

In terms of technology, the HP 5500 utilizes HP’s Advanced Color Technologies, which enhance color accuracy and consistency, resulting in striking prints. The printer is equipped with the HP Photo Ret III technology, which optimizes color output, ensuring a smoother gradation and a more dynamic range in photos and graphics.

Another notable characteristic of the HP 5500 series is its versatile media handling capabilities. It supports various paper sizes and types, including heavy media, glossy brochures, and envelopes. It also features a large input tray capacity, allowing users to load up to 250 sheets of paper, which minimizes the need for frequent paper replenishment.

In terms of connectivity, the HP 5500 provides various options such as USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections, facilitating easy integration into existing office networks. This flexibility allows multiple users to share the printer with ease, enhancing collaborative work.

Overall, the HP 5500 series stands out in the competitive printer market with its balanced combination of speed, quality, and versatility. Businesses looking for a reliable, high-performance printer can count on the HP 5500 to meet their printing needs.