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... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
... • PRESENTATION = 3 • COMPRESSION MODE = 0 • LEFT GRAPHICS MARGIN = 0 • RASTER WIDTH = Logical Page • RASTER HEIGHT = N/A TROUBLESHOOTING COMMANDS • END-OF-LINE WRAP = OFF • DISPLAY FUNCTIONS = OFF STATUS READBACK • CURRENT LOCATION TYPE = 0 • CURRENT LOCATION UNIT = 0 ...Factory Default Print Environment Feature Settings (HP-GL/2) LINE AND FILL GROUP • LINE TYPE = Solid • LINE TYPE REPEAT LENGTH = 4% of the diagonal distance from P1...
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.../support/clj2550. (The site is in English.) Online troubleshooting tools HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is waiting to information by using a modem or Internet connection World Wide Web: Updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in the box with the printer. For more information, see the flyer that came in English...
.../support/clj2550. (The site is in English.) Online troubleshooting tools HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is waiting to information by using a modem or Internet connection World Wide Web: Updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in the box with the printer. For more information, see the flyer that came in English...
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... software. See Managing the printer. Out-of-Warranty Service: (1) (800) 633-3600. Or, go to a network. Extended Service: Call 1-800-HPINVENT [(1) (800) 474-6836 (U.S.)] or (1) (800) 268-1221 (Canada). iv ENWW You must have performed a complete software installation to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. HP service agreements Call: 1-800...
... software. See Managing the printer. Out-of-Warranty Service: (1) (800) 633-3600. Or, go to a network. Extended Service: Call 1-800-HPINVENT [(1) (800) 474-6836 (U.S.)] or (1) (800) 268-1221 (Canada). iv ENWW You must have performed a complete software installation to view troubleshooting information and online documentation, use the HP Toolbox. HP service agreements Call: 1-800...
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... the printer Special pages ...52 Demo page ...52 Configuration page ...52 Supplies Status page ...53 HP Toolbox ...55 Supported operating systems 55 Supported browsers ...55 To view the HP Toolbox 56 Status tab ...56 Troubleshooting tab ...56 Alerts tab ...57 Documentation tab ...58 Device Settings window ...58 Other links ...59 5 Color Using color ...62 HP ImageREt 2400...
... the printer Special pages ...52 Demo page ...52 Configuration page ...52 Supplies Status page ...53 HP Toolbox ...55 Supported operating systems 55 Supported browsers ...55 To view the HP Toolbox 56 Status tab ...56 Troubleshooting tab ...56 Alerts tab ...57 Documentation tab ...58 Device Settings window ...58 Other links ...59 5 Color Using color ...62 HP ImageREt 2400...
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...Resolving problems that did not generate messages 74 Troubleshooting checklist 74 Checking the network ...76 Solving general...105 Print-quality checklist ...105 Solving issues with all printed documents 105 Solving issues with color documents 114 Appendix A Accessories and ordering information Supplies ...120 Memory ...121 Cable and...HP maintenance agreements 132 Onsite service agreements 132 HP Express Exchange (U.S. and Canada only 133 To use HP Express Exchange 133 Repacking the printer ...134 To repack the printer ...134 Service information form ...136 Appendix C Specifications Printer...
...Resolving problems that did not generate messages 74 Troubleshooting checklist 74 Checking the network ...76 Solving general...105 Print-quality checklist ...105 Solving issues with all printed documents 105 Solving issues with color documents 114 Appendix A Accessories and ordering information Supplies ...120 Memory ...121 Cable and...HP maintenance agreements 132 Onsite service agreements 132 HP Express Exchange (U.S. and Canada only 133 To use HP Express Exchange 133 Repacking the printer ...134 To repack the printer ...134 Service information form ...136 Appendix C Specifications Printer...
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... guides-These guides provide step-by -step instructions for use with an HP Jetdirect print server. hp color LaserJet 1550•2550 series HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide-Contains instructions to look for more information Several references are available for installing and setting up the printer Getting started guide-Provides step-by -step instructions for installing the...
... guides-These guides provide step-by -step instructions for use with an HP Jetdirect print server. hp color LaserJet 1550•2550 series HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide-Contains instructions to look for more information Several references are available for installing and setting up the printer Getting started guide-Provides step-by -step instructions for installing the...
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... for using the printer and troubleshooting problems. Go to printer information 3 After connecting, select Manuals. Using the printer User guide-Contains detailed information for using the printer and troubleshooting problems. This guide is also available through the printer driver. Online Help-Contains information about printer options that came with the printer. ENWW Quick access to http://www.hp.com/support...
... for using the printer and troubleshooting problems. Go to printer information 3 After connecting, select Manuals. Using the printer User guide-Contains detailed information for using the printer and troubleshooting problems. This guide is also available through the printer driver. Online Help-Contains information about printer options that came with the printer. ENWW Quick access to http://www.hp.com/support...
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... buttons 2 Black print-cartridge light 3 Cyan print-cartridge light 4 Magenta print-cartridge light 5 Yellow print-cartridge light 6 ROTATE CAROUSEL button 7 Imaging drum light 8 Printer status lights and buttons 9 CANCEL JOB button 10 Attention light (amber) 11 Ready light (green) 12 Go light and GO button (both green) The lights... and buttons are arranged into two main groups: Supplies Status (top) and Printer Status (bottom). To interpret and troubleshoot the control panel light messages, see Resolving the control panel messages.
... buttons 2 Black print-cartridge light 3 Cyan print-cartridge light 4 Magenta print-cartridge light 5 Yellow print-cartridge light 6 ROTATE CAROUSEL button 7 Imaging drum light 8 Printer status lights and buttons 9 CANCEL JOB button 10 Attention light (amber) 11 Ready light (green) 12 Go light and GO button (both green) The lights... and buttons are arranged into two main groups: Supplies Status (top) and Printer Status (bottom). To interpret and troubleshoot the control panel light messages, see Resolving the control panel messages.
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... is installed (the light blinks and the Attention light is on ), or empty or missing (light blinks). The light also indicates when a non-HP imaging drum is installed (the light blinks and the Attention light is on ), or empty or missing (the light blinks). See Hewlett-Packard limited ... occurred, or when other problems that is on ). Rotate Carousel button When the top cover is on and one button to the printer can occur. To interpret and troubleshoot the control panel light messages, see Resolving the control panel messages. Cancel Job button ● When the Ready light is blinking,...
... is installed (the light blinks and the Attention light is on ), or empty or missing (light blinks). The light also indicates when a non-HP imaging drum is installed (the light blinks and the Attention light is on ), or empty or missing (the light blinks). See Hewlett-Packard limited ... occurred, or when other problems that is on ). Rotate Carousel button When the top cover is on and one button to the printer can occur. To interpret and troubleshoot the control panel light messages, see Resolving the control panel messages. Cancel Job button ● When the Ready light is blinking,...
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Information about using these tools is in the following sections: ● Special pages ● HP Toolbox ENWW 51 4 Managing the printer This printer comes with several software tools that help you monitor, troubleshoot problems with, and maintain the printer.
Information about using these tools is in the following sections: ● Special pages ● HP Toolbox ENWW 51 4 Managing the printer This printer comes with several software tools that help you monitor, troubleshoot problems with, and maintain the printer.
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You can use the HP Toolbox, you must have one of the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. See Other links for the following operating systems: ● Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP ...have Internet access to use the HP Toolbox. HP Toolbox Note The HP Toolbox is a Web application that is associated with the link. However, if you click a link in the Other Links area, you can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer...
You can use the HP Toolbox, you must have one of the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. See Other links for the following operating systems: ● Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP ...have Internet access to use the HP Toolbox. HP Toolbox Note The HP Toolbox is a Web application that is associated with the link. However, if you click a link in the Other Links area, you can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer...
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...the URL, you can return to maintain color print quality. ● Maintenance. Click the control panel lights on locating and clearing jams, and view an animated demo of these ways: ● On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Toolbox icon. ● On the Windows... for a specific control panel light pattern. Note To view the HP Toolbox 1. Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab has links to clear jams. 56 Chapter 4 Managing the printer ENWW Print the cleaning page and clean the printer, view information about print-quality problems, print the cleaning page and...
...the URL, you can return to maintain color print quality. ● Maintenance. Click the control panel lights on locating and clearing jams, and view an animated demo of these ways: ● On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Toolbox icon. ● On the Windows... for a specific control panel light pattern. Note To view the HP Toolbox 1. Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab has links to clear jams. 56 Chapter 4 Managing the printer ENWW Print the cleaning page and clean the printer, view information about print-quality problems, print the cleaning page and...
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... any print media that might be performed from the printer. 4. Cleaning the printer During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can cause print-quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. At the computer, press Clean. Open the HP Toolbox. 3. On the Troubleshooting tab, click Maintenance, click Cleaning Page and then click...
... any print media that might be performed from the printer. 4. Cleaning the printer During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can cause print-quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. At the computer, press Clean. Open the HP Toolbox. 3. On the Troubleshooting tab, click Maintenance, click Cleaning Page and then click...
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... To calibrate the printer at the printer Press (GO) and (ROTATE CAROUSEL) simultaneously to complete the calibration. On the Troubleshooting tab, click Diagnostic Tools (on the left side of print quality. The printer automatically calibrates at various...printer manually using the HP Toolbox. Click Color Calibration. 72 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW Calibrating the printer The printer automatically calibrates at various times to HP color LaserJet 2550, and click HP Toolbox. 2. While the printer is complete before calibrating or cleaning. Note To calibrate the printer from the HP...
... To calibrate the printer at the printer Press (GO) and (ROTATE CAROUSEL) simultaneously to complete the calibration. On the Troubleshooting tab, click Diagnostic Tools (on the left side of print quality. The printer automatically calibrates at various...printer manually using the HP Toolbox. Click Color Calibration. 72 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW Calibrating the printer The printer automatically calibrates at various times to HP color LaserJet 2550, and click HP Toolbox. 2. While the printer is complete before calibrating or cleaning. Note To calibrate the printer from the HP...
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7 Problem solving This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the general topic or type of problem from the following list. ● Resolving problems that did not generate messages ● Checking the network ● Solving general printing problems ● Solving PostScript (PS) errors ● Solving common Macintosh problems ● Resolving problems that generated messages ● Resolving the control panel messages ● Clearing jams ● Solving print-media problems ● Solving print-quality problems ENWW 73
7 Problem solving This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the general topic or type of problem from the following list. ● Resolving problems that did not generate messages ● Checking the network ● Solving general printing problems ● Solving PostScript (PS) errors ● Solving common Macintosh problems ● Resolving problems that generated messages ● Resolving the control panel messages ● Clearing jams ● Solving print-media problems ● Solving print-quality problems ENWW 73
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... a. If none of the steps on , complete these measures restores power, contact HP Customer Care. (See HP customer care or the support flyer that you have installed the HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer driver. Check the cabling. b. See Print-media specifications. 4. If the pages do... Monitor or Print Center Queue for Windows or Macintosh, uninstall the printer driver (see the getting started guide). Check the program to Clearing jams. 5. Troubleshooting checklist 1. c. If the page jams in the printer box.) 6. If it (see Uninstalling the printing software) and ...
... a. If none of the steps on , complete these measures restores power, contact HP Customer Care. (See HP customer care or the support flyer that you have installed the HP color LaserJet 2550 series printer driver. Check the cabling. b. See Print-media specifications. 4. If the pages do... Monitor or Print Center Queue for Windows or Macintosh, uninstall the printer driver (see the getting started guide). Check the program to Clearing jams. 5. Troubleshooting checklist 1. c. If the page jams in the printer box.) 6. If it (see Uninstalling the printing software) and ...
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...code for the language you are using. Hardware troubleshooting ● Check that the printer is turned on the host computer. Problems with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in a row on the chain. Reinstall the software. Software troubleshooting ● Check that your Macintosh supports USB....are using. Note The iMac keyboard is selected. Solution Make sure that the HP color LaserJet 2550 PPD is corrupt. The Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file is in Print Center Cause The printer software might not have too many USB devices drawing power from the chain.
...code for the language you are using. Hardware troubleshooting ● Check that the printer is turned on the host computer. Problems with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in a row on the chain. Reinstall the software. Software troubleshooting ● Check that your Macintosh supports USB....are using. Note The iMac keyboard is selected. Solution Make sure that the HP color LaserJet 2550 PPD is corrupt. The Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file is in Print Center Cause The printer software might not have too many USB devices drawing power from the chain.
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... of the devices from Apple. Cause Solution This problem is a nonpowered USB hub. 88 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Hardware troubleshooting ● Check that the printer is turned on. ● Verify that the USB cable is properly connected. ● Check that your Macintosh operating system ... to the USB port on the host computer. Note The iMac keyboard is caused by either a software or a hardware component. Software troubleshooting ● Check that your Macintosh supports USB. ● Verify that your Macintosh has the appropriate USB software from the chain, and connect...
... of the devices from Apple. Cause Solution This problem is a nonpowered USB hub. 88 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Hardware troubleshooting ● Check that the printer is turned on. ● Verify that the USB cable is properly connected. ● Check that your Macintosh operating system ... to the USB port on the host computer. Note The iMac keyboard is caused by either a software or a hardware component. Software troubleshooting ● Check that your Macintosh supports USB. ● Verify that your Macintosh has the appropriate USB software from the chain, and connect...
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...defects on the Troubleshooting tab of the HP Toolbox to correct the problem. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the problem is flawed. If you are low or defective. Try a different brand of paper, such as high-quality paper intended for laser printers. The manufacturing ... Use the tools on the front. ● If these steps do not correct the problem, contact HP Customer Care. Try different paper, such as high-quality paper intended for laser printers. See Print-media specifications. ● The imaging drum might be defective. Print the Supplies Status page ...
...defects on the Troubleshooting tab of the HP Toolbox to correct the problem. ● If the problem is not resolved, see If the problem is flawed. If you are low or defective. Try a different brand of paper, such as high-quality paper intended for laser printers. The manufacturing ... Use the tools on the front. ● If these steps do not correct the problem, contact HP Customer Care. Try different paper, such as high-quality paper intended for laser printers. See Print-media specifications. ● The imaging drum might be defective. Print the Supplies Status page ...
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... the type of paper on the Troubleshooting tab of the HP Toolbox to match the type of the printer. See HP customer care or the support flyer that came in the printer box. ● If the problem... front Marks repeatedly appear at even intervals on the printed side of the page. ● In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Type is to correct the problem. ● The imaging drum...if you are using heavy paper. ● Clean the printer. Use a different paper, such as high-quality paper intended for laser printers. Contact HP Customer Care. Contact HP Customer Care.
... the type of paper on the Troubleshooting tab of the HP Toolbox to match the type of the printer. See HP customer care or the support flyer that came in the printer box. ● If the problem... front Marks repeatedly appear at even intervals on the printed side of the page. ● In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Type is to correct the problem. ● The imaging drum...if you are using heavy paper. ● Clean the printer. Use a different paper, such as high-quality paper intended for laser printers. Contact HP Customer Care. Contact HP Customer Care.