Note

Note

Disabling network protocols (optional)

By factory default, all supported network protocols are enabled. Disabling unused protocols has the following benefits:

●decreases printer-generated network traffic

●prevents unauthorized users from printing to the printer

●provides only pertinent information on the configuration page

●allows the printer control panel to display protocol-specific error and warning messages

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 re-enable IPX/SPX.

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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