Note
Note
Disabling network protocols (optional)
By factory default, all supported network protocols are enabled. Disabling unused protocols has the following benefits:
●decreases
●prevents unauthorized users from printing to the printer
●provides only pertinent information on the configuration page
●allows the printer control panel to display
TCP/IP configuration cannot be disabled on the HP Color LaserJet 5500 printer.
To disable IPX/SPX
Do not disable this protocol if Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Me, 2000, and XP systems will be printing to the printer using IPX/SPX.
1.Press 
to enter the MENUS.
2.Press 
to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3.Press 
to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4.Press 
to highlight I/O.
5.Press 
to select I/O.
6.Press 
to highlight EIO X (where X = 1, 2, or 3).
7.Press 
to select EIO X.
8.Press 
to highlight IPX/SPX.
9.Press 
to select IPX/SPX.
10.Press 
to select ENABLE.
11.Press 
to highlight OFF.
12.Press 
to select OFF. The control panel displays a message that the setting has been saved and displays an option to
13.Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the Ready state.
To disable AppleTalk
1.Press 
to enter the MENUS.
2.Press 
to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3.Press 
to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4.Press 
to highlight I/O.
5.Press 
to select I/O.
6.Press 
to highlight EIO X (where X = 1, 2, or 3).
7.Press 
to select EIO X.
8.Press 
to highlight APPLETALK.
9.Press 
to select APPLETALK.
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