Replacing supplies

Carefully follow the guidelines in this section when replacing printer supplies.

Locating supplies

Supplies are identified by labeling and blue plastic handles.

The following figure illustrates the location of each supply item.

Supply item locations

1fuser

2print cartridges

3transfer unit

Supply replacement guidelines

To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following guidelines in mind when setting up the printer.

Sufficient space is required above and in the front of the printer for removing supplies.

The printer should be located on a flat, sturdy surface.

For instructions on installing supplies, see the installation guides provided with each supply item or see more information at http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500. When you connect, select Solve a Problem.

CAUTION

Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of HP products in this printer. Use of non-HP products

 

may cause problems requiring service that is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or

 

service agreements.

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5500 specifications

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