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...24 Site requirements 27 Media requirements 29 Identification (model and serial numbers 38 Printer Information 39 Safety information 46 2 Service approach Chapter contents 59 Introduction 61 ...printer to the network 76 Changing the printer control panel overlay 79 Printer control panel layout 80 Menu maps 82 Selecting 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...
...24 Site requirements 27 Media requirements 29 Identification (model and serial numbers 38 Printer Information 39 Safety information 46 2 Service approach Chapter contents 59 Introduction 61 ...printer to the network 76 Changing the printer control panel overlay 79 Printer control panel layout 80 Menu maps 82 Selecting 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...
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... Figure 109. Face-up solenoid (2 of printer and accessories: rear and left door 232 Figure 84. Attachment bracket, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 227 Figure 78. Screws on the right lower cover 242 Figure 95. Spring on upper left rear cover 235 Figure 88. Laser/scanner shield 247 Figure 99. Tray 1...down exit sensor rail 249 Figure 102. Stopper hinges on lower left panel 230 Figure 82. Formatter board 254 Figure 106. Plate, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 243 Figure 96. Orientation of 2 259 Figure 111. Scanner unit 248 Figure 100. Figure 75.
... Figure 109. Face-up solenoid (2 of printer and accessories: rear and left door 232 Figure 84. Attachment bracket, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 227 Figure 78. Screws on the right lower cover 242 Figure 95. Spring on upper left rear cover 235 Figure 88. Laser/scanner shield 247 Figure 99. Tray 1...down exit sensor rail 249 Figure 102. Stopper hinges on lower left panel 230 Figure 82. Formatter board 254 Figure 106. Plate, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 243 Figure 96. Orientation of 2 259 Figure 111. Scanner unit 248 Figure 100. Figure 75.
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... 295 Figure 147. Tray 4 removal 305 Figure 155. Controller PCA 307 Figure 157. Rear of 2 269 Figure 121. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer . 278 Figure 130. Lower air duct 285 Figure 137. Developer/imaging drum bias supply 289 Figure 141. Left cover removal 301 Figure ...Figure 142. Media size sensing PCAs 297 Figure 149. Vertical transfer unit 302 Figure 153. Developer/imaging drum bias supply, HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer 288 Figure 140. Back cover removal 300 Figure 151. Cartridge motor 280 Figure 132. ECO board 279 Figure 131. Fans...
... 295 Figure 147. Tray 4 removal 305 Figure 155. Controller PCA 307 Figure 157. Rear of 2 269 Figure 121. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer . 278 Figure 130. Lower air duct 285 Figure 137. Developer/imaging drum bias supply 289 Figure 141. Left cover removal 301 Figure ...Figure 142. Media size sensing PCAs 297 Figure 149. Vertical transfer unit 302 Figure 153. Developer/imaging drum bias supply, HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer 288 Figure 140. Back cover removal 300 Figure 151. Cartridge motor 280 Figure 132. ECO board 279 Figure 131. Fans...
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... or stacker controller PCA removal 353 Figure 204. Stationary caster removal 360 Figure 211. Drum cartridge detection interlock 425 Figure 216. Laser shutters 428 Figure 220. Location of 3 352 Figure 203. Staple position 483 Figure 240. Toner carousel door detection interlock 426 ...cover detection 429 Figure 221. Attachment assembly removal 358 Figure 209. Charge roller set 447 Figure 229. Rear view of an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer configuration page 417 Figure 213. Multi-bin mailbox power supply test mode switch. . 477 Figure 239. Image orientation and direction...
... or stacker controller PCA removal 353 Figure 204. Stationary caster removal 360 Figure 211. Drum cartridge detection interlock 425 Figure 216. Laser shutters 428 Figure 220. Location of 3 352 Figure 203. Staple position 483 Figure 240. Toner carousel door detection interlock 426 ...cover detection 429 Figure 221. Attachment assembly removal 358 Figure 209. Charge roller set 447 Figure 229. Rear view of an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer configuration page 417 Figure 213. Multi-bin mailbox power supply test mode switch. . 477 Figure 239. Image orientation and direction...
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...000-sheet input unit internal components 562 Figure 280. Multi-bin mailbox components (3 of 3 568 EN List of 4 520 Figure 251. Printer covers and doors (2 of Figures 13 Internal components (1 of 3 545 Figure 266. Tray 3 assembly 542 Figure 263. Paper pick-up... 282. Internal components (3 of 6 530 Figure 256. Figure 241. Error format for tray 2 (HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model only) . 519 Figure 250. General printer circuit diagram (2 of 4 507 Figure 247. General printer circuit diagram (4 of 4 505 Figure 245. Major assembly locations (1 of 2 518 Figure 249. ...
...000-sheet input unit internal components 562 Figure 280. Multi-bin mailbox components (3 of 3 568 EN List of 4 520 Figure 251. Printer covers and doors (2 of Figures 13 Internal components (1 of 3 545 Figure 266. Tray 3 assembly 542 Figure 263. Paper pick-up... 282. Internal components (3 of 6 530 Figure 256. Figure 241. Error format for tray 2 (HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model only) . 519 Figure 250. General printer circuit diagram (2 of 4 507 Figure 247. General printer circuit diagram (4 of 4 505 Figure 245. Major assembly locations (1 of 2 518 Figure 249. ...
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... 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. EN Introduction 21 See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer's copy module, automatic document...
... 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. EN Introduction 21 See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer's copy module, automatic document...
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... Electrical specifications Table 3. Product information EN 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 typical product 110-volt models 100 to ...less than 45 W less than 2 W 6.0 A at 120 V 220-volt models 220 to 10,000 feet) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for dimensions that include copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. 24 Chapter 1 -
... Electrical specifications Table 3. Product information EN 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 typical product 110-volt models 100 to ...less than 45 W less than 2 W 6.0 A at 120 V 220-volt models 220 to 10,000 feet) Note See the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer service manual for dimensions that include copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet input paper deck. 24 Chapter 1 -
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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 1404 mm 55 ...
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 1404 mm 55 ...
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... on the media width guides. *A3 full-bleed is not supported by any of media supported by each input tray. For best results, use HP LaserJet paper or conventional white copier paper. Media capacity and sizes for input trays The following table lists the types and sizes of the...Letterhead Prepunched Bond Recycled Color Card stock Heavy (more than 28 lb, 105 g/m2) Glossy 11 by 17 inch (portrait) 16 to 58 lb JIS B4 (portrait) A3 (portrait)* (60 to media-fill mark on the media width guides. For a complete list of media specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification ...
... on the media width guides. *A3 full-bleed is not supported by any of media supported by each input tray. For best results, use HP LaserJet paper or conventional white copier paper. Media capacity and sizes for input trays The following table lists the types and sizes of the...Letterhead Prepunched Bond Recycled Color Card stock Heavy (more than 28 lb, 105 g/m2) Glossy 11 by 17 inch (portrait) 16 to 58 lb JIS B4 (portrait) A3 (portrait)* (60 to media-fill mark on the media width guides. For a complete list of media specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification ...
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...cool before handling to prevent curling. Oil from your fingers can wrinkle, crease, and cause jams. To prevent severe printer damage, envelopes with the printer's fusing temperatures (approximately 190° C or 374° F). EN Media requirements 35 The duplexer accepts up ...colors. The printer only supports transparencies of 5 mils (0.13 mm) in thickness. To prevent damage to 28 lb (105 g/m2) bond. Media considerations Note Not all media types are supported in all HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer models. The printer's internal color settings are optimized for the best color...
...cool before handling to prevent curling. Oil from your fingers can wrinkle, crease, and cause jams. To prevent severe printer damage, envelopes with the printer's fusing temperatures (approximately 190° C or 374° F). EN Media requirements 35 The duplexer accepts up ...colors. The printer only supports transparencies of 5 mils (0.13 mm) in thickness. To prevent damage to 28 lb (105 g/m2) bond. Media considerations Note Not all media types are supported in all HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer models. The printer's internal color settings are optimized for the best color...
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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 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 -
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... 1, a 500-sheet tray 2, a 500-sheet tray 3, a printer stand, and 32 MB random-access memory (RAM). The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer is available in the following page. available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer appear below; 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...
... 1, a 500-sheet tray 2, a 500-sheet tray 3, a printer stand, and 32 MB random-access memory (RAM). The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer is available in the following page. available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer appear below; 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...
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..., and a highperformance processor. HP Color LaserJet 8550 DN The HP Color LaserJet 8550DN comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-sheet tray 2, a 500-sheet tray 3, a duplexer, 64 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect print server (10/100 Base-TX), an internal hard disk, a printer/copy module stand, and a copy module. 40 Chapter 1 - HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP The HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP comes standard with a 100...
..., and a highperformance processor. HP Color LaserJet 8550 DN The HP Color LaserJet 8550DN comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-sheet tray 2, a 500-sheet tray 3, a duplexer, 64 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect print server (10/100 Base-TX), an internal hard disk, a printer/copy module stand, and a copy module. 40 Chapter 1 - HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP The HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP comes standard with a 100...
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... 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 (base unit and 5 Power/standby button N models only) 6 Input tray 3 Note The power/standby button shown above is immobilized...
... 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 (base unit and 5 Power/standby button N models only) 6 Input tray 3 Note The power/standby button shown above is immobilized...
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the printer can have a hard disk installed if there is not a factoryinstalled internal hard drive mounted 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 can support one hard disk at a time-either internal or external. EN Printer...
the printer can have a hard disk installed if there is not a factoryinstalled internal hard drive mounted 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 can support one hard disk at a time-either internal or external. EN Printer...
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... Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, P.O. Operation is attached to either of the IEEE 802.3 connectors, the printer meets the requirements of EN55022 Class A. Declarations of conformity DOC-HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard... 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...
... Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, P.O. Operation is attached to either of the IEEE 802.3 connectors, the printer meets the requirements of EN55022 Class A. Declarations of conformity DOC-HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard... 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...
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...: Safety: 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... with the requirements of the FCC rules. Box 15 Mail Stop 160, Boise, ID 83707-0015 (Phone: 208-396-6000) 48 Chapter 1 - 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 Boulevard Boise, Idaho 83714...
...: Safety: 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... with the requirements of the FCC rules. Box 15 Mail Stop 160, Boise, ID 83707-0015 (Phone: 208-396-6000) 48 Chapter 1 - 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 Boulevard Boise, Idaho 83714...
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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 Declarations of the FCC rules. Quality System This product was tested in conformity with: EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1+A2 / EN 55022:... B1 Safety: 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 Conformity for the copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet...
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 Declarations of the FCC rules. Quality System This product was tested in conformity with: EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1+A2 / EN 55022:... B1 Safety: 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 Conformity for the copy module, automatic document feeder, and 1,000-sheet...
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... to determine whether or not the print engine is not, see page 511. When repairing an HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer, first isolate the location of printer internal diagnostics in conjunction with the troubleshooting procedures in chapter 8 of available accessories and their part numbers..., see the service manual specific to the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer. Usually, simply sending a print job to the printer from HP's Service Materials Organization or Support Materials Europe. Once a faulty part is located, repair is...
... to determine whether or not the print engine is not, see page 511. When repairing an HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer, first isolate the location of printer internal diagnostics in conjunction with the troubleshooting procedures in chapter 8 of available accessories and their part numbers..., see the service manual specific to the HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer. Usually, simply sending a print job to the printer from HP's Service Materials Organization or Support Materials Europe. Once a faulty part is located, repair is...
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... guide (see figure 260 on page 540, reference #40) causes a distinct fading pattern. Avoid the print defect by using only thicker transparencies specifically designed for HP Color LaserJet printers. Remnants of the process marks might appear in the middle of an A4-
... guide (see figure 260 on page 540, reference #40) causes a distinct fading pattern. Avoid the print defect by using only thicker transparencies specifically designed for HP Color LaserJet printers. Remnants of the process marks might appear in the middle of an A4-