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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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...108. Figure 75. Orientation of Figures 9 Removing the front cover 228 Figure 80. Screws on upper left rear cover 235 Figure 88. Plate, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 243 Figure 96. Filler panel for tray 2 231 Figure 83. Screws behind right door 232 Figure 85. Screws on lower left...cover 242 Figure 95. Spring on the face-up solenoid (2 of the control panel 246 Figure 98. Right rear cover 241 Figure 94. Laser/scanner shield 247 Figure 99. Scanner unit 248 Figure 100. Face-down output assembly 250 Figure 103. Face-down exit sensor rail 249 ...
...108. Figure 75. Orientation of Figures 9 Removing the front cover 228 Figure 80. Screws on upper left rear cover 235 Figure 88. Plate, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 243 Figure 96. Filler panel for tray 2 231 Figure 83. Screws behind right door 232 Figure 85. Screws on lower left...cover 242 Figure 95. Spring on the face-up solenoid (2 of the control panel 246 Figure 98. Right rear cover 241 Figure 94. Laser/scanner shield 247 Figure 99. Scanner unit 248 Figure 100. Face-down output assembly 250 Figure 103. Face-down exit sensor rail 249 ...
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... (left side 273 Figure 125. Power supply 276 Figure 128. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 277 Figure 129. Main motor 281 Figure 133. Developer/imaging drum bias supply, HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer 288 Figure 140. Post charger HV module 290 Figure 142. Plate ...over media size sensing PCAs 296 Figure 148. Front cover of printer with cover removed 270 Figure 122. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer . 278 Figure 130. Screw on the delivery drive assembly 286 Figure 138. Density sensor 266 Figure 118. Media ...
... (left side 273 Figure 125. Power supply 276 Figure 128. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP printer 277 Figure 129. Main motor 281 Figure 133. Developer/imaging drum bias supply, HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer 288 Figure 140. Post charger HV module 290 Figure 142. Plate ...over media size sensing PCAs 296 Figure 148. Front cover of printer with cover removed 270 Figure 122. Controller board, HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer . 278 Figure 130. Screw on the delivery drive assembly 286 Figure 138. Density sensor 266 Figure 118. Media ...
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... defect ruler 463 Figure 235. Device timing 485 12 List of 2,000-sheet input unit 471 Figure 237. Example of an HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer configuration page 417 Figure 214. Right upper cover detection interlock 425 Figure 215. Right lower cover detection 429 Figure 222...transparency 450 Figure 232. Multi-bin mailbox power supply test mode switch. . 477 Figure 239. Example of an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer configuration page 417 Figure 213. Laser shutters 428 Figure 220. Printer paper path 435 Figure 223. Missing toner 449 Figure 231. Figure 200. Interlock...
... defect ruler 463 Figure 235. Device timing 485 12 List of 2,000-sheet input unit 471 Figure 237. Example of an HP Color LaserJet 8550 printer configuration page 417 Figure 214. Right upper cover detection interlock 425 Figure 215. Right lower cover detection 429 Figure 222...transparency 450 Figure 232. Multi-bin mailbox power supply test mode switch. . 477 Figure 239. Example of an HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer configuration page 417 Figure 213. Laser shutters 428 Figure 220. Printer paper path 435 Figure 223. Missing toner 449 Figure 231. Figure 200. Interlock...
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...-bin mailbox components (2 of 4 522 Figure 252. Multi-bin mailbox components (3 of 3 568 EN List of 4 507 Figure 247. Figure 241. Error format for tray 2 (HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model only) . 519 Figure 250. Connectors on the controller board 503 Figure 243. General printer circuit diagram (4 of Figures 13 Printer covers and...
...-bin mailbox components (2 of 4 522 Figure 252. Multi-bin mailbox components (3 of 3 568 EN List of 4 507 Figure 247. Figure 241. Error format for tray 2 (HP Color LaserJet 8550 base model only) . 519 Figure 250. Connectors on the controller board 503 Figure 243. General printer circuit diagram (4 of Figures 13 Printer covers and...
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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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... 6.0 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 typical product 110-volt models 100 to 127 V (+/-... less than 45 W less than 2 W 12.0 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 ...
... 6.0 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 typical product 110-volt models 100 to 127 V (+/-... less than 45 W less than 2 W 12.0 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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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 ...
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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.... Make sure your media supplier obtains and understands the media specifications in the printer. For ordering information, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Use only print media that media could meet the specifications outlined in this chapter ...used with this printer. Before purchasing media or specialized forms, test a small quantity in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. This might not be caused by the HP warranty or service agreements. Recycled media must be compatible with the printer's fusing temperatures (approximately...
.... Make sure your media supplier obtains and understands the media specifications in the printer. For ordering information, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Use only print media that media could meet the specifications outlined in this chapter ...used with this printer. Before purchasing media or specialized forms, test a small quantity in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. This might not be caused by the HP warranty or service agreements. Recycled media must be compatible with the printer's fusing temperatures (approximately...
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...Media capacity and sizes for input trays Tray Media type Media size and orientation Media weight Maximum capacity Paper Plain Preprinted 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 (... mm) thick Limit to media-fill mark on the media width guides. *A3 full-bleed is not supported by any of media specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Tray 1 Envelopes B5 (portrait) C5 (portrait) Commercial #10 (Com10) (portrait) DL (portrait) Double Post Card (JPOSTD...
...Media capacity and sizes for input trays Tray Media type Media size and orientation Media weight Maximum capacity Paper Plain Preprinted 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 (... mm) thick Limit to media-fill mark on the media width guides. *A3 full-bleed is not supported by any of media specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. Tray 1 Envelopes B5 (portrait) C5 (portrait) Commercial #10 (Com10) (portrait) DL (portrait) Double Post Card (JPOSTD...
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... in the printer driver. Transparencies The default output for all transparencies 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 prevent curling. Allow transparencies to cool before handling to...to cool before handling to prevent burns. WARNING! EN Media requirements 35 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. Media considerations Note Not all media types are ...
... in the printer driver. Transparencies The default output for all transparencies 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 prevent curling. Allow transparencies to cool before handling to...to cool before handling to prevent burns. WARNING! EN Media requirements 35 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. Media considerations Note Not all media types are ...
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...the left (face-up) output bin to ensure the correct finish on which a colored coating was added after production. Pigments used must be of glossy media, use media on the media. Do not use only HP LaserJet soft gloss media in this printer. Heavy paper stock Heavy paper stock is the ... or Cardstock as white xerographic paper. Also, use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 58 lb, or 216 g/m2 bond). Product information EN HP soft gloss is any paper from tray 1. Varying the shade or color of the media can result. For ordering information, see the online help.
...the left (face-up) output bin to ensure the correct finish on which a colored coating was added after production. Pigments used must be of glossy media, use media on the media. Do not use only HP LaserJet soft gloss media in this printer. Heavy paper stock Heavy paper stock is the ... or Cardstock as white xerographic paper. Also, use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 58 lb, or 216 g/m2 bond). Product information EN HP soft gloss is any paper from tray 1. Varying the shade or color of the media can result. For ordering information, see the online help.
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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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...TX), and an internal hard disk. 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 ... 32 MB random-access memory (RAM). available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer appear below; The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer is available in the following page. EN Printer Information 39 HP Color LaserJet 8500 N The HP Color LaserJet 8500N comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-...
...TX), and an internal hard disk. 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 ... 32 MB random-access memory (RAM). available configurations for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer appear below; The HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer is available in the following page. EN Printer Information 39 HP Color LaserJet 8500 N The HP Color LaserJet 8500N comes standard with a 100-sheet tray 1, a 500-...
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..., and five stabilizing legs. Product information EN 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 printer stand, 64 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect print server (10/100 Base-TX), and an internal hard disk. HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP The HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP comes standard with a 100-sheet tray...
..., and five stabilizing legs. Product information EN 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 printer stand, 64 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect print server (10/100 Base-TX), and an internal hard disk. HP Color LaserJet 8550 MFP The HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP comes standard with a 100-sheet tray...
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... 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 (base unit and 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. External views 7...
... 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 (base unit and 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. External views 7...
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... support two hard disks; 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...
... support two hard disks; 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...
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...any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. * This printer contains Local Area Network (LAN) options. 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 Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard...: 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...
...any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. * This printer contains Local Area Network (LAN) options. 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 Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard...: 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...in which case the user may cause undesired operation. 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...
...: 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...in which case the user may cause undesired operation. 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...
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...Conformity for Declarations of the FCC rules. 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. Quality System This product was ... 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 the requirements of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation...
...Conformity for Declarations of the FCC rules. 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. Quality System This product was ... 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 the requirements of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation...