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HP 4550 manual PCL commands

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Learn Page World Wide Web links Quick access to printer informationUser guide links User Guide Copyright and License Contents Common printing tasks Using color Printer Interfaces Contents Appendix a Dimm Installation Index Accessory and Consumable Installation Guides Where to look for more informationSetting up the printer HP JetDirect Print Server Administrator’s GuideOnline User Guide Using the printerOnline Help Features of Acrobat Reader How to use this online user guideFinding topics in the online user guide Magnifying the page view Browsing with thumbnails Paging through a documentPrinting the document Overview HP Color LaserJet 4550 Series PrinterPerformance Printer featuresOptional storage Factors affecting printer performance Locating printer components Page Controlling print jobs Select printer settings using the printer control panelEnter printer commands directly into files Select printer settings remotely with the embeddedWeb server Modules. Extended data output EDO DIMMs are not supported Managing memoryPrinter software HP Resource Manager Additional drivers Printer driversOperating systema PCL 5c HP JetSend communications Other components and utilitiesPage Accessory Product Description Additional information Number Printer supplies and accessoriesHP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide Using the printer control panel When to use the printer control panel 1Printer control panel Locating printer control panel featuresUsing the printer online Help system Using printer control panel keysIndicator Off Flashing Interpreting control panel indicator lightsTo print a menu map Control panel menusMenu locking Menu mapInterpreting the menu map Menu item Description Information menuTray 1 MODE=CASSETTE Paper handling menuMenu item Values Description Printing menuConfiguration menu Menu Calibration menu Resets menu Quick Copy Jobs menu Hard disk dependent menusEIO menu Private/Stored Jobs menuTo print a printer configuration Printer configurationPrinter information pages 3Printer configuration Interpreting the printer configurationPage To print the supplies status Supplies statusOther supplies information Interpreting the supplies statusPrinter information To print the usage UsageInterpreting the usage To print an event log Event logInterpreting the event log Using the printer control panel in shared environments To change printer control panel configuration settings Changing printer control panel configuration settingsTo change the PowerSave setting Changing PowerSave settingsTo switch printer personality Switching printer personalitiesTo set the I/O timeout Setting the I/O timeoutDisabling the high-speed parallel interface To disable the high-speed parallel interfaceTo reset printer memory Setting advanced functionsResetting printer memory To enable bidirectional parallel communicationTo reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to factory default settingsCommon printing tasks Selecting print media Tray Supported media Media Capacity Specifications Supported media weights and sizesDuplex Media to avoid Transparencies Printing on special mediaGlossy paper Envelopes Colored paperHeavy paper LabelsPreprinted forms and letterhead Selecting output bins Selecting media by type Configuring Tray 1 as a cassette Configuring input traysTo configure Tray 1 as a cassette To configure Trays 2 or Configuring Trays 2 and 3 by media typeTray priority Loading media into Tray Printing from Tray 1 multipurpose trayTo load media into Tray Page To load envelopes into Tray Loading envelopes into TrayPrinting envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=FIRST Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=CASSETTEPrinting from Tray Page 2Tray 3 optional 500-sheet paper feeder Printing from Tray 3 optional 500-sheet paper feederSupported media weights and sizes on JIS B5 Page Page 3Optional duplex printing accessory To use the optional duplex printing accessory To set duplex printing from the printer control panel Control panel settings for duplex printing4Binding options Options for binding duplex printing jobsPrinting a different first Special printing situationsPrinting on custom-size media To stop the current print job from your software Stopping a print requestTo stop the current print job from the printer control PanelQuick copying a job Job retention featuresPrinting additional copies of a quick copy job Deleting a stored quick copy job Printing the remaining copies of a held job Proofing and holding a jobDeleting a held job Specifying a private job Printing a private jobReleasing a private job Deleting a private job Printing a stored job Storing a print jobDeleting a stored job Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver Setting up to print with Windows 9x/NTPrinting a job Interrupting and resuming printing Using color Matching colors Print in Grayscale Automatic color adjustmentHP ColorSmart Color management optionsHalftone options Manual color adjustmentPage Four-color printing Cmyk Automatic Pantone * calibration Matching Pantone * colorsTo turn off Automatic Pantone * calibration FeaturesPage Over 945 Pantone * colors in the Pantone * Matching System Using fonts Using internal TrueType fonts Font selection priority Understanding printer default fontsChanging the default font Selecting a font other than the defaultSelecting fonts Selecting symbol setsSymbol set availability Entering symbols into textSelecting PCL fonts through the printer control panel Internal Soft To print a list of available fonts Printing a list of available printer fontsInterpreting the font lists Using fonts in PostScript Emulation Guidelines for printing with different fonts Using fonts on a networkUsing special type effects Adding support for accessory fonts to a printer driverHewlett-Packard custom font services Printer Interfaces Parallel cable C connector Parallel configurationHP JetDirect print servers Enhanced I/O EIO configurationNetWare networks Available enhanced I/O interfacesWindows and Windows NT networks Macintosh DIN-8 cable LocalTalk configurationLocalTalk network configuration AppleTalk NetworksUNIX/Linux networks Setting network security on the printerParameters Configuring Novell NetWare frame typeFrame type Description To configure TCP/IP parameters from the printer Configuring TCP/IP parametersControl panel Page Page Disabling network protocols optional To disable IPX/SPXTo reach network protocols To disable TCP/IP To disable DLC/LLCTo disable Apple AppleTalk Printer Interfaces Consumables and cleaning Making room around the printer for replacing consumables 1Consumable replacement clearance diagramConsumable replacement guidelines Approximate replacement intervals for consumable items 145 2Consumable item locations Locating consumablesEnvironmental collection program Cleaning excess toner from the printer Cleaning the printerTo clean the toner density sensor Cleaning the toner density sensorPage Printer control panel messages Message types Critical error messagesStatus messages Printer control panel messages Printer Checking PaperPath CheckingPower OFF EIO CleanDrum Error Duplex ErrorOperation Failed Install ColorInstall Tray FileSize Memory SettingsPress GO to Continue No JOB to Cancel Manually FeedConfiguration Powersave onPrint JOB Cancelled Printing AccessoriesFont List DemonstrationEngine Test File DirectoryFactory Settings Restore Factory Settings ReinstallResetting Resetting ValuesTransfer KIT LOW Toner Color OUTToner Position Color = StateUnable to Tray X SIZE=Tray X TYPE= TypeCheck Middle XX Paper JAMCheck ALL Rear DoorsPress GO to Continue EIO X BAD Printer ErrorBuffer Overflow Press GO to Continue Parallel I/OCycle Power to ErrorCycle Power Fuser ErrorDimm a Bank B 53.XY.ZZ ErrorNo More Errors Base MEM Bank BDC Controller Continue No System FAN ErrorEIO Error Service ErrorNvram Error Check SettingsControl panel messages for external devices Device Failure TOO Many PagesJOB to Finish Finisher FailurePrinter control panel messages Solving problems with the printer Basic troubleshooting checklist Paper jam locations To enable Paper Jam Recovery Paper jam recoveryCommon causes of paper jams Cause SolutionClearing jams in the middle front drawer area Clearing paper jamsPage Clearing jams in the Tray 2 area Clearing jams in the optional Tray 3 area Clearing jams in the rear door areas Page Clearing jams in the front duplex drawer area TRAY=CASSETTE Media-handling problemsPrinter feeds multiple sheets Printer feeds incorrect page sizeMedia does not feed from Input Trays 2 or Media does not feed automaticallyEnvelopes jam or will not feed in the printer Transparencies or glossy paper will not feedPrinter will not duplex Output is curled or wrinkledNo display message Printer response problemsChapter Printer is on, but nothing printsPrinter is on, but is not receiving data See Chapter Unable to select the printer from the computerControl panel settings work incorrectly Printer control panel problemsUnable to select Tray 3 optional 500-sheet paper feeder Repetitive image defects Print quality troubleshootingImage defect ruler 195 Image defect table Image defectsBackground scatter Black lines Banding horizontalCharacter voids Blank pages or missing a colorDropouts Distorted imageFaded print, faded areas, or faded vertical streaks Toner smear Gray streaks GhostingNon-adhering toner Light, dark, or faded printSunburn Marbled outputRandom spots SharkskinCauses Imaging drum defectsActions WWW Overhead transparency defectsIncorrect image on transparencies Dull or dark transparencies Rippled or wavy transparenciesStreaking or smudges on transparencies Repetitive defects on transparenciesPrinting black instead of color Color printing problemsMissing color or incorrect shade Printed colors do not match screen colors Inconsistent colors after loading tonerDrifting text between printouts Unable to print all characters in a symbol setIncorrect printer output Incorrect fonts are printedPartial printout Erratic, missing characters or interrupted printoutUnable to select colors from the software Software application problemsUnable to change system selections through software Unable to select a font from the softwareDimm Installation Figure A-1Do not remove the Dimm in slot #1 Dimm configurationTo install a Dimm Installing DIMMsPage Page Verifying Dimm installation Resource saving/permanent resources Installing EIO cards/mass storage PCL commands PJL commands PCL commandsFigure B-1Printer command elements Interpreting PCL printer command syntaxCombining escape sequences in PCL Printer command syntax Application Escape Character Entry What Appears Entering escape charactersPoint size Symbol setSelecting PCL fonts Font listPCL Commands Common PCL commandsFunction Command Options Control Commands Function Command Options Function Command Options Programming Hints PCL Commands PCL commands Volt Models Electrical specificationsAcoustic emissions Operating environment specificationsThis HP LaserJet printer design reduces Environmental product stewardship programProtecting the environment This HP LaserJet printer design eliminatesHP LaserJet printing supplies- In many countries, this HP recycling program informationHP Planet Partners printing supplies environmental Spare Parts and Consumables Availability- Spare parts FCC regulations Regulatory statementsVcci statement Japan Korean EMI statement Canadian DOC regulationsAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN Declaration of ConformityLaser safety Safety informationLuokan 1 laserlaite Laser Statement for FinlandKlass 1 Laser Apparat Varo Material Safety Data Sheet Msds Support information Hewlett-Packard Warranty StatementWarranty and support information On-site service agreements HP Maintenance AgreementsSupport information HP Customer Care HP direct ordering for Accessories or suppliesHP Service Information HP Service AgreementsHP Customer Care options worldwide Customer Care Centers Worldwide Worldwide Country/Region Sales and Service Offices Finland ColombiaCzech Republic DenmarkLatin American Headquarters ItalyJapan KoreaSweden RussiaSingapore SpainWarranty and support information Introduction Embeddedserver WebTo access the embedded Web server Using the embedded Web serverHome page set Embedded Web server page setsDevice page set Networking page set Embedded Web server Index Index Index Index Index See also fonts Page English