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... the display language 97 Installing the consumables 98 Configuring input trays 103 Verifying the printer is installed correctly 105 Verifying DIMM installation 106 Duplex registration (HP Color LaserJet 8550 107 Booklet printing 109 HP TonerGauge (HP Color LaserJet 8550 110 EN 3
... the display language 97 Installing the consumables 98 Configuring input trays 103 Verifying the printer is installed correctly 105 Verifying DIMM installation 106 Duplex registration (HP Color LaserJet 8550 107 Booklet printing 109 HP TonerGauge (HP Color LaserJet 8550 110 EN 3
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...Screws behind left rear cover 235 Figure 88. Rear cover 244 Figure 97. Face-down output assembly 250 Figure 103. Attachment bracket, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 227 Figure 78. Front right cover 229 Figure 81. Left door and strap 234 Figure 87. Screws on the face...Figure 94. Screws on formatter board 256 Figure 107. Scanner unit 248 Figure 100. Connector on upper left panel 230 Figure 82. Laser/scanner shield 247 Figure 99. Face-up roller 262 Figure 114. E-ring 239 Figure 92. Registration roller assembly (front 263 Figure 115...
...Screws behind left rear cover 235 Figure 88. Rear cover 244 Figure 97. Face-down output assembly 250 Figure 103. Attachment bracket, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 227 Figure 78. Front right cover 229 Figure 81. Left door and strap 234 Figure 87. Screws on the face...Figure 94. Screws on formatter board 256 Figure 107. Scanner unit 248 Figure 100. Connector on upper left panel 230 Figure 82. Laser/scanner shield 247 Figure 99. Face-up roller 262 Figure 114. E-ring 239 Figure 92. Registration roller assembly (front 263 Figure 115...
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...pan removed 271 Figure 123. Paper pick-up assembly (1 of printer with VTU removed 304 Figure 154. Developer/imaging drum bias supply, HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer 288 Figure 140. Back cover removal 300 Figure 151. Left cover removal 301 Figure 152. Tray 4 removal 305 Figure 155.... Tray 1 pick-up assembly 306 Figure 156. Power supply 276 Figure 128. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 277 Figure 129. Media size sensing PCAs 297 Figure 149. Density sensor 266 Figure 118. Fans 1 and 2 housing assemblies...
...pan removed 271 Figure 123. Paper pick-up assembly (1 of printer with VTU removed 304 Figure 154. Developer/imaging drum bias supply, HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer 288 Figure 140. Back cover removal 300 Figure 151. Left cover removal 301 Figure 152. Tray 4 removal 305 Figure 155.... Tray 1 pick-up assembly 306 Figure 156. Power supply 276 Figure 128. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 277 Figure 129. Media size sensing PCAs 297 Figure 149. Density sensor 266 Figure 118. Fans 1 and 2 housing assemblies...
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...detection interlock 426 Figure 218. Front cover/delivery cover detection interlocks . . . 427 Figure 219. Laser shutters 428 Figure 220. Image orientation and direction of an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer configuration page 417 Figure 213. Rain 445 Figure 227. Toner bubbles 446 Figure 228. Figure...bin mailbox power supply test mode switch. . 477 Figure 239. Safety switch assembly removal 357 Figure 208. Location of an HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer configuration page 417 Figure 214. Staple position 483 Figure 240. Interlock switch removal 356 Figure 207. Example of ...
...detection interlock 426 Figure 218. Front cover/delivery cover detection interlocks . . . 427 Figure 219. Laser shutters 428 Figure 220. Image orientation and direction of an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer configuration page 417 Figure 213. Rain 445 Figure 227. Toner bubbles 446 Figure 228. Figure...bin mailbox power supply test mode switch. . 477 Figure 239. Safety switch assembly removal 357 Figure 208. Location of an HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer configuration page 417 Figure 214. Staple position 483 Figure 240. Interlock switch removal 356 Figure 207. Example of ...
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... 282. Multi-bin mailbox components (2 of 2 557 Figure 277. Delivery drive assembly 541 Figure 262. Registration roller assembly 549 Figure 269. Error format for tray 2 (HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model only) . 519 Figure 250. Tray 3 assembly 542 Figure 263. Fuser assembly (1 of 3 564 Figure 281. Internal cover assembly 526 Figure 254. Registration...
... 282. Multi-bin mailbox components (2 of 2 557 Figure 277. Delivery drive assembly 541 Figure 262. Registration roller assembly 549 Figure 269. Error format for tray 2 (HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model only) . 519 Figure 250. Tray 3 assembly 542 Figure 263. Fuser assembly (1 of 3 564 Figure 281. Internal cover assembly 526 Figure 254. Registration...
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... manual covers service topics for the following printers and their paper-handling optional accessories: HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer (base model) HP Color LaserJet 8500 N printer HP Color LaserJet 8500 DN printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer (base model) HP Color LaserJet 8550 N printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 DN printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 GN printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP-print engine only Service topics for all service information related to these devices.
... manual covers service topics for the following printers and their paper-handling optional accessories: HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer (base model) HP Color LaserJet 8500 N printer HP Color LaserJet 8500 DN printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer (base model) HP Color LaserJet 8550 N printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 DN printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 GN printer HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP-print engine only Service topics for all service information related to these devices.
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...RH Altitude Allowed 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for typical product 110-volt models 100 to 127 V (+/- 10%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 750 W ... A at 220 V Operating environment specifications Table 4. Electrical specifications Item Power requirements Power consumption (typical): During printing (b/w) During printing (color) During standby During Power Save mode During Off mode Minimum recommended circuit capacity for dimensions that include copy module, automatic document feeder, and...
...RH Altitude Allowed 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) 0 to 3,048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for typical product 110-volt models 100 to 127 V (+/- 10%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 750 W ... A at 220 V Operating environment specifications Table 4. Electrical specifications Item Power requirements Power consumption (typical): During printing (b/w) During printing (color) During standby During Power Save mode During Off mode Minimum recommended circuit capacity for dimensions that include copy module, automatic document feeder, and...
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Product information EN Note Space requirements See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for space requirements for the copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. 290 mm 11 in ...
Product information EN Note Space requirements See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for space requirements for the copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. 290 mm 11 in ...
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... is low. Use the left (face-up to 28 lb (105 g/m2) bond. Using other media type settings will result in less accurate colors. The printer only supports transparencies of 5 mils (0.13 mm) in all modes. WARNING! Oil from your fingers can wrinkle, crease, and cause... might also work well for some envelopes, especially if the printing environment humidity is the top output bin for all HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer models. The printer's internal color settings are supported in thickness. To prevent damage to the printer, transparencies must use adhesives compatible with more than...
... is low. Use the left (face-up to 28 lb (105 g/m2) bond. Using other media type settings will result in less accurate colors. The printer only supports transparencies of 5 mils (0.13 mm) in all modes. WARNING! Oil from your fingers can wrinkle, crease, and cause... might also work well for some envelopes, especially if the printing environment humidity is the top output bin for all HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer models. The printer's internal color settings are supported in thickness. To prevent damage to the printer, transparencies must use adhesives compatible with more than...
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Identification (model and serial numbers) To identify the model number and serial number, find the label located on the rear of the printer, similar to the one shown in figure 2 (the example shown is from an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer). (serial #) Figure 2. (model #) Example of printer model number and serial number label (110 V and 220 V) 38 Chapter 1 - Product information EN
Identification (model and serial numbers) To identify the model number and serial number, find the label located on the rear of the printer, similar to the one shown in figure 2 (the example shown is from an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer). (serial #) Figure 2. (model #) Example of printer model number and serial number label (110 V and 220 V) 38 Chapter 1 - Product information EN
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... random-access memory (RAM). EN Printer Information 39 The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer is available in the following page. available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer appear below; HP Color LaserJet 8500 DN The HP Color LaserJet 8500DN comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a...hard disk, and five stabilizing legs. Printer Information Configurations Available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer are shown on the following configurations: HP Color LaserJet 8500 The HP Color LaserJet 8500 comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-sheet tray ...
... random-access memory (RAM). EN Printer Information 39 The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer is available in the following page. available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer appear below; HP Color LaserJet 8500 DN The HP Color LaserJet 8500DN comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a...hard disk, and five stabilizing legs. Printer Information Configurations Available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer are shown on the following configurations: HP Color LaserJet 8500 The HP Color LaserJet 8500 comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-sheet tray ...
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HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP The HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-sheet tray 2, a 500-sheet tray 3, a (tray 4) 2000-sheet input tray, a duplexer, 128 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect print server (10/ 100 Base-TX), an internal hard disk, five stabilizing legs, and a highperformance processor. HP Color LaserJet 8550 GN The HP Color LaserJet 8550GN comes standard with a 100-sheet...
HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP The HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-sheet tray 2, a 500-sheet tray 3, a (tray 4) 2000-sheet input tray, a duplexer, 128 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect print server (10/ 100 Base-TX), an internal hard disk, five stabilizing legs, and a highperformance processor. HP Color LaserJet 8550 GN The HP Color LaserJet 8550GN comes standard with a 100-sheet...
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...up) output bin 7 Top (face-down) output bin 8 Flip-up media stop (HP Color LaserJet 8500 models only) 3 Front door handle 9 Right upper cover 4 Input tray 2 (not included on 10 Input tray 1 the HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model, but available as 11 Right lower cover an option) 12 Printer stand ... 5 Power/standby button N models only) 6 Input tray 3 Note The power/standby button shown above is immobilized in HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printers. See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer user guide for more information. Use the power button at the top, right of the copy module after...
...up) output bin 7 Top (face-down) output bin 8 Flip-up media stop (HP Color LaserJet 8500 models only) 3 Front door handle 9 Right upper cover 4 Input tray 2 (not included on 10 Input tray 1 the HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model, but available as 11 Right lower cover an option) 12 Printer stand ... 5 Power/standby button N models only) 6 Input tray 3 Note The power/standby button shown above is immobilized in HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printers. See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer user guide for more information. Use the power button at the top, right of the copy module after...
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EN Printer Information 43 Formatter assemblies 1 Formatter board 2 DIMM slots 3 Printer hard disk location (factory-installed on HP Color LaserJet 8500 N, 8500 DN, 8550 N, 8550 DN, 8550 GN, and 8550 MFP models) 4 EIO slot 2 (shown with HP JetDirect internal print server) 5 Parallel IEEE-1284 interface port (C-size) 6 EIO slot 1 7 C-link connector Note Either EIO slot...
EN Printer Information 43 Formatter assemblies 1 Formatter board 2 DIMM slots 3 Printer hard disk location (factory-installed on HP Color LaserJet 8500 N, 8500 DN, 8550 N, 8550 DN, 8550 GN, and 8550 MFP models) 4 EIO slot 2 (shown with HP JetDirect internal print server) 5 Parallel IEEE-1284 interface port (C-size) 6 EIO slot 1 7 C-link connector Note Either EIO slot...
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: HP Color LaserJet 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN C3983A, C3984A, C3985A ALL conforms to either of the IEEE 802.3 connectors, the printer meets the requirements of the FCC... Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class A* EN 5081-1:1992 EN 50082...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: HP Color LaserJet 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN C3983A, C3984A, C3985A ALL conforms to either of the IEEE 802.3 connectors, the printer meets the requirements of the FCC... Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B1 CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class A* EN 5081-1:1992 EN 50082...
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... IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994+A11 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class A1 EN 61000-3-2:1995 EN 61000-3-3:1995 EN 55024:1998 FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may cause undesired operation. Product information EN DOC-HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden ...
... IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994+A11 Class 1 (Laser/LED) EMC: CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class A1 EN 61000-3-2:1995 EN 61000-3-3:1995 EN 55024:1998 FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may cause undesired operation. Product information EN DOC-HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden ...
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...IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) UL1950, Third Edition Additional Information: The product herewith complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. February 10, 1999 For Compliance Information ... Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, P.O. Box 15 Mail Stop 160, Boise, ID 83707-0015 (Phone: 208-396-6000) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer Service Manual for the copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. EN Safety information 53 marking accordingly: ...
...IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED) UL1950, Third Edition Additional Information: The product herewith complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. February 10, 1999 For Compliance Information ... Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, P.O. Box 15 Mail Stop 160, Boise, ID 83707-0015 (Phone: 208-396-6000) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer Service Manual for the copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. EN Safety information 53 marking accordingly: ...
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When repairing an HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer, first isolate the location of the field-replaceable units. Use only accessories specifically designed for ordering from HP's Service Materials Organization or Support Materials Europe. The following table lists information for this manual. Roseville...Hewlett-Packard Company Support Materials Organization 8050 Foothills Blvd. Once a faulty part is located, repair is sufficient to the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer. Usually, simply sending a print job to the printer from an authorized service or support provider. ...
When repairing an HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer, first isolate the location of the field-replaceable units. Use only accessories specifically designed for ordering from HP's Service Materials Organization or Support Materials Europe. The following table lists information for this manual. Roseville...Hewlett-Packard Company Support Materials Organization 8050 Foothills Blvd. Once a faulty part is located, repair is sufficient to the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer. Usually, simply sending a print job to the printer from an authorized service or support provider. ...
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...cartridge functions at the high level of reliability of a new HP LaserJet toner cartridge. EN Warranty 69 HP has no control over the actual print quality produced by service personnel is included with the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP. Refer to simplify replacement of refilled toner cartridges ...are not covered under a maintenance contract, it is required with the HP Color LaserJet 8500 DN printer and is not recommended for further ...
...cartridge functions at the high level of reliability of a new HP LaserJet toner cartridge. EN Warranty 69 HP has no control over the actual print quality produced by service personnel is included with the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP. Refer to simplify replacement of refilled toner cartridges ...are not covered under a maintenance contract, it is required with the HP Color LaserJet 8500 DN printer and is not recommended for further ...
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... 82 Information Menu 83 Proof and Print Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8500) . . . . . 84 Quick Copy Jobs Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8550) . . . 84 Private/Stored Jobs Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8550) . 85 Paper Handling Menu 85 Configuration Menu 88 Printing Menu 89 Duplex Registration Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8550) . 91 I/O Menu 91 Resets Menu 92 Color Adjust Menu 92 Service Mode Menu 93 EN...
... 82 Information Menu 83 Proof and Print Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8500) . . . . . 84 Quick Copy Jobs Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8550) . . . 84 Private/Stored Jobs Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8550) . 85 Paper Handling Menu 85 Configuration Menu 88 Printing Menu 89 Duplex Registration Menu (HP Color LaserJet 8550) . 91 I/O Menu 91 Resets Menu 92 Color Adjust Menu 92 Service Mode Menu 93 EN...