high-performance color printing

Whether printing brochures or spreadsheets, newsletters or business presentations, with the HP Color LaserJet 5500 series printers you are guaranteed high-quality documents while meeting all your time-critical deadlines through in-house printing. Featuring inline printing technology—using a “direct to page process”—the HP Color LaserJet 5500 transfers toner directly to your media ensuring exceptional print quality and color printing at the same speed as black. And with best-in-class HP Jetdirect wired and wireless print servers, the printers can be placed anywhere in networked offices so that entire workgroups can access fast, wide-format color printing.

exceptional color output quality

HP has designed the HP Color LaserJet 5500 and HP smart printing supplies so that whether you are sending RGB or CMYK files, the printer is automated and configured to supply:

•image detail

-8 bit vs. 1–2 bit contone

-hp’s technology—four times the data delivers superior detail

•color mapping

-family similarity

•print consistency

-by product design, closed loop controls, and hp smart printing supplies

•sharp color transitions

-trapping

•sharp text and lines

-adaptive halftoning

ground toner

chemically

 

grown toner

advanced toner technology

•all-in-one print cartridge

•chemically grown toner

•uniform and small toner particles that enable the best print quality

•integrated release agent to enable “oil-less” fusing

•cost efficient

what does trapping do?

• eliminates color plane misregistration

• eliminates transitions between halftones

trapping=overprint along edges of knock-out

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without trapping

with trapping

precise adjacent colors—trapping

•eliminates color plane misregistration

•eliminates transitions between halftones

•automatic color plane registration

•automatic corrections built-in

no edge

smart edge

enhancement

enhancement

 

(adaptive halftoning)

smart edge enhancement (adaptive halftoning)

•extends beyond solids to light colored text

•dynamic algorithm identifies edges and applies special halftoning to sharpen edges

smart operation made easy

The HP Color LaserJet 5500 series printers are designed to operate both efficiently and intuitively.

•control panel displays text and animated graphics simultaneously with an intuitive user interface

•front panel provides convenient access to the end user-replaceable supplies

•virtually eliminates printer downtime with genuine

HP smart printing supplies that enable status monitoring, proactive alert messages, Internet-enabled supplies ordering, and convenient remote troubleshooting

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HP 5500 manual High-performance color printing, Eliminates color plane misregistration
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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.

One of the main features of the HP 5500 is its impressive printing speed. Boasting a print speed of up to 30 pages per minute for black and white documents and 20 pages per minute for color, this printer ensures that users can complete their tasks efficiently. The printer's high-capacity ink cartridges contribute to the overall cost efficiency by reducing the frequency of replacements, allowing for less downtime and more continuous workflow.

The HP 5500 series also excels in the area of print quality, consistently delivering vibrant colors and sharp text. With a maximum print resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi, the printers are capable of producing professional-grade documents and graphics. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses that require high-quality marketing materials, presentations, and reports.

In terms of technology, the HP 5500 utilizes HP’s Advanced Color Technologies, which enhance color accuracy and consistency, resulting in striking prints. The printer is equipped with the HP Photo Ret III technology, which optimizes color output, ensuring a smoother gradation and a more dynamic range in photos and graphics.

Another notable characteristic of the HP 5500 series is its versatile media handling capabilities. It supports various paper sizes and types, including heavy media, glossy brochures, and envelopes. It also features a large input tray capacity, allowing users to load up to 250 sheets of paper, which minimizes the need for frequent paper replenishment.

In terms of connectivity, the HP 5500 provides various options such as USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections, facilitating easy integration into existing office networks. This flexibility allows multiple users to share the printer with ease, enhancing collaborative work.

Overall, the HP 5500 series stands out in the competitive printer market with its balanced combination of speed, quality, and versatility. Businesses looking for a reliable, high-performance printer can count on the HP 5500 to meet their printing needs.
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