Configuring input trays

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Note

The HP Color LaserJet 5500 series printer allows you to configure input trays by type and size. You can to load different paper in the printer input trays and then request paper by type or size.

If you have used previous HP Color LaserJet printers, you might be accustomed to configuring Tray 1 to first mode or cassette mode. To mimic the settings for first mode, configure Tray 1 for Size =ANY and Type = ANY. The printer will pull paper from Tray 1 first when the print job does not specify another tray. This setting is recommended if you use different types or sizes of paper. To mimic the settings from cassette mode, set either the size or type for Tray 1 to a setting other than ANY. This setting is recommended if you are using the same size and type of paper in Tray 1.

If you use 2-sided printing (duplex), be sure that the paper loaded meets the specifications for duplex printing. (See Supported paper weights and sizes.)

The instructions below are to configure the trays at the printer control panel. You can also configure the trays from your computer by accessing the embedded Web server. See Using the embedded Web server.

Configuring Tray 1 size

1.Press to enter the MENUS.

2.Press to highlight PAPER HANDLING.

3.Press to select PAPER HANDLING.

4.Press to highlight TRAY 1 SIZE.

5.Press to select TRAY 1 SIZE.

6.Press or to highlight the desired paper size.

7.Press to select the paper size.

8.Press PAUSE/RESUME to return to the Ready state.

9.If TRAY 1 SIZE is set to CUSTOM, the pop up menu for Custom appears.

Configuring Tray 1 type

1.Press to enter the MENUS.

2.Press to highlight PAPER HANDLING.

3.Press to select PAPER HANDLING.

4.Press to highlight TRAY 1 TYPE.

5.Press to select TRAY 1 TYPE.

6.Press or to highlight the desired paper type.

7.Press to select the paper type.

8.Press PAUSE/RESUME to return to the Ready state.

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5500 specifications

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