Print cartridge life expectancy

The life of the print cartridge depends on usage patterns and the amount of toner that print jobs require. For example, when printing text at 5 percent coverage, an HP print cartridge lasts an average of 12,000 pages. (A typical business letter is about 5 percent coverage.)

Cartridge life expectancy is reduced by frequently printing many 1- or 2-page jobs, heavy coverage, and automatic duplexing.

At any time, you can verify the life expectancy by checking the print cartridge life, as described below.

Checking the print cartridge life

You can check the print cartridge life using the printer control panel, the embedded Web server, printer software, or HP Web Jetadmin software. Check the supplies gauge on the printer control panel for approximate supply levels.

Printer display

1Message area

2Prompt area

3Supplies gauge

4Print cartridge colors from left to right: black, magenta, yellow, and cyan

For precise levels, follow the instructions below to print a supplies status page.

Using the printer control panel

1.Press to enter the MENUS.

2.Press to highlight INFORMATION.

3.Press to select INFORMATION.

4.Press to highlight PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE.

5.Press to print the supplies status page.

Using the embedded Web server (for network connected printers)

1.In your browser, enter the IP address for the printer home page. This takes you to the printer status page. See Using the embedded Web server.

2.On the left side of the screen click Supplies Status. This takes you to the supplies status page, which provides print cartridge information.

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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.

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