HP 5550 User Guide
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magicolor ® 5550/5570 User's Guide A011-9562-01A 1800825-001B - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 2
Reserved. This document may not be copied, in whole or part, nor transferred to any other media or language, without written permission of KONICA in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this guide, or the use of this guide in operating the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 3
that trademark. 9. You may not rent, lease, sublicense, lend or transfer versions or copies of the Software that the Licensee does not use, or Software contained on any unused media, except as part of the permanent transfer of all Software and Documentation as described above. 10. In no event will - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 4
description string. You may not modify the Software. Adobe is under no obligation to provide any support under this Agreement, including upgrades or future versions of the Software or other items. No title to the intellectual property in the Software is transferred to you under the terms of this - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 5
term hereof. Upon any such termination, you must return to Adobe all full and partial copies of the Software in your possession or control. 8. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS If any part of the Software is identified as an export controlled item under the United States Export Administration Act or any other - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 6
or acquiescence on the part of Adobe, its to you of the Software. No variation of printer or a monitor using this ICC Profile do not completely match the TOYO INK Standard Color on Coated paper. 2. Any and all copyrights of this ICC Profile shall remain in TOYO INK; therefore you shall not transfer - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 7
by GretagMacbeth AG. TOYO Offset Coated 2.1 © TOYO INK MFG. CO., LTD. 2004 For EU member states only This symbol means: Do not dispose of this product together with your household waste! Please contact the Local Authority for appropriate disposal instructions. In the case of a new device being - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 8
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2 Printer Parts 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 Front View with Options 5 2 About the Software 7 Printer Driver CD-ROM 8 PostScript Drivers 8 PCL Drivers 8 PPD Files 9 Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM 9 Utilities 9 System Requirements 12 Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows) 13 Windows XP - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 10
Printer Driver (for Windows) 16 Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0/Me (PCL)/98SE (PCL) 16 Windows Me (PPD)/98SE (PPD) 16 Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows) 17 Windows XP/Server 2003 17 Windows on printer driver functions installed with Point and Print 22 Using the Windows Me/ - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 11
Monitor Alerts 27 Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert 27 Closing the Status Monitor 27 4 Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu 29 About the Control Panel 30 Control Panel Indicators and Keys 30 Message Window 32 Help Screens 33 Configuration Menu Overview 34 Main Menu 34 PROOF/PRINT MENU - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 12
the Ozone Filter 153 Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit 154 Replacing the Backup Battery 160 Replacing the Staple 163 9 Maintaining the Printer 167 Maintaining the Printer 168 Cleaning the Printer 170 Exterior 170 Media Rollers 171 Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Manual Feed Tray) 171 Cleaning the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 13
from Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) and Transfer Roller 193 Relay Unit Problems 204 Solving Problems with Printing Quality 210 Status, Error, and Service Messages 216 Standard Status Messages 216 Error Messages (Warning: ) 217 Error Messages (Operator Call: ) 221 Service Messages: 226 11 Installing - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 14
A Appendix ...257 Safety Specifications 258 Technical Specifications 258 Printer 258 Consumable Life Expectancy Chart 263 Our Concern for Environmental Protection 265 What is an ENERGY STAR product? 265 vi Contents - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 15
Introduction - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 16
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space Requirements To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed mm (16.5") 934 mm (36.8") 110 mm 110 mm (4.3") (4.3") Front View with Options 2 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 17
846 mm (33.3") 526 mm (20.7") 100 mm (3.9") Side View with Options " The options appear shaded in the above illustrations. Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 3 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 18
Printer Parts The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to throughout this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them. Front View 1-Control panel 2-Output tray 3-Fuser unit 4-Right side cover 5-Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) 6-Transfer roller 7-Transfer belt - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 19
8 4-Power connection 5-Parallel port 6-10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000Base-T Ethernet Interface port 7-USB port 7 6 5 8-Ventilation grilles 1 2 3 4 Front View with Options 3 1-Duplex option 2-Lower feeder units (Tray 3 and Tray 4) 1 3-Staple Finisher 2 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 5 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 20
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About the Software - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 22
4.0, use the specific PPD file provided on the Printer Driver CD-ROM in drivers\\PPD. PCL Drivers Operating System Windows XP/Server 2003/2000 Windows XP for 64bit Windows Server 2003 for 64bit Windows Me/98SE Windows NT 4.0 Use/Benefit These drivers give you access to all of the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 23
on the installation of the Windows printer drivers, refer to the magicolor 5550/5570 Installation Guide on the Utilities and Docu- mentation CD-ROM. Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM Utilities Utility Use/Benefit Download Manager This utility, which can be used only if (Windows XP/Server - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 24
the Status Monitor (Windows Only)" on page 25. Printer management functions such as 5550/5570 Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Using the TCP/IP and IPX protocols, basic network printer settings can be specified. For details, refer to the PageScope Network Setup User Manual - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 25
Direct Print Use/Benefit Setups for peer-to-peer printing in Windows 98 and Windows Me. Peer-to-peer printing refers to printing directly to Tool Users Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. This application provides functions for sending PDF and TIFF files directly to a printer to be - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 26
XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows Me, Windows 98SE, Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6) - Mac OS 9 (9.1 or later), Mac OS X (10.2 or later) Classic mode - Mac OS X (10.2 or later; We recommend installing - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 27
installed, you should "declare" the options in the driver. Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 1 Choose the driver's properties as follows: - (Windows XP/Server 2003) From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers and Faxes directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5570(5550 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 28
, select Disable, Enable (1 GB Under), or Enable (1 GB Over), according to the installed Com- pactFlash card. 6 Click Apply. 7 Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media for- mat you use, on the appropriate tabs. 14 Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows) - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 29
HDD + CF (1 GB Over), according to the installed CompactFlash card and hard disk drive. 5 Click Apply. 6 Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media for- mat you use, on the appropriate tabs. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows) 15 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 30
)/98SE (PCL) 1 Close all applications. 2 Choose the Uninstall Program as follows: - (Windows XP/Server 2003) From the Start menu, choose All programs, KONICA MINOLTA, magicolor 5570(5550), and then Uninstall Printer Driver. - (Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT4.0) From the Start menu, choose Programs, KONICA - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 31
Printer Driver Settings (for Windows) Windows XP/Server 2003 1 From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers and Faxes directory. 2 Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5570(5550) PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc5570(5550) PS printer icon and choose Printing Preferences. Windows - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 32
Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver " When using KONICA MINOLTA mc5570 PCL6 printer driver or KON- ICA MINOLTA mc5550 PCL6 printer driver on Windows Me/98SE, a tab for specifying printer settings appears in the dialog box. For details on using KONICA MINOLTA mc5570 PPD or KONICA MINOLTA - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 33
Watermark, Quality, and Version tabs. Printer View Click the button to display an image of the printer (with all installed options) in the figure area. not appear on the Advanced and Version tabs. Advanced Tab (PostScript Printer Driver Only) The Advanced Tab allows you to „ Specify the PostScript - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 34
printed on " Use paper that has been printed on with magicolor 5570(5550). In addition, the page printed with this setting is not guaranteed. printer - Paper that has been printed on with a monochrome/color lase printer/copier - Paper that has been printed on with any other printer or Printer Driver - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 35
Select the form to use „ Add or delete overlay files „ Launch Download Manager to download a form (PostScript printer driver only) " Download Manager Application should be installed earlier. „ Create a form (PCL printer driver only) „ Specify that the document and form are printed overlapping (PCL - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 36
the printer driver. Limitations on printer driver functions installed with Point and Print If Point and Print is performed with the following server and client combinations, there are limitations on some printer driver functions. „ Server and client combinations Server: Windows Server 2003/XP/2000 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 37
Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File " A tab for specifying printer settings appears in the dialog box. Common Buttons The buttons described below , left and right „ Specify duplex (Double-Sided) and booklet printing „ View information about the printer driver Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File 23 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 38
collation „ turn on/off offset „ Switch between color and grayscale printing „ Perform color separation „ Control the darkness of an image (Brightness) „ Specify printer color setting „ Set the edge strength to Low, job „ Specify the Postscript timeout values 24 Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 39
Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only) - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 40
. For details on the installation, refer to the magicolor 5550/5570 Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Operating Environment The Status Monitor can be used on computers running Windows XP/ Server 2003/2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0 connected to the printer using an Ethernet connection - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 41
can be specified from the Advanced Options dialog box. „ Printer Alerts-Displays text messages that alert you of conditions such as low toner. „ Recovery Instructions-Provides you with explanations of what you need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions. Consumables Tab - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 42
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Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 44
1 2 Off On The printer is not ready to accept data. The printer is ready to accept data. (Flashes while data is being received or while printing.) No problem. The printer requires operator attention. (usually accompanied by a status message in the message window.) 30 About the Control Panel - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 45
print job(s) is (are) cancelled. „ Enters the menu system „ Moves down in the menu structure „ Applies the selected setting „ appears in the message window „ Moves the cursor up „ Returns to the status screen from the help screen „ Within a menu choice that is changeable character by character - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 46
the message window Message Window The current status of the printer, the amount of toner remaining, and any error messages can be viewed from the message window. 1 2 3 MENU 4 YMCK No. Details 1 The current status of the printer is displayed. „ If the operator or service representative must - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 47
No. Details 3 Key information is displayed. 4 The approximate amount of toner remaining is displayed. Help Screens The help screens appear when the key is pressed after an error occured, such as a media misfeed, so that the error can be corrected. About the Control Panel 33 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 48
MENU PAPER MENU QUALITY MENU MEMORY DIRECT** CAMERA DIRECT*** INTERFACE MENU SYS DEFAULT MENU MAINTENANCE MENU SERVICE MENU " * This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk drive is installed. ** This menu item appears when INTERFACE MENU/MEMORY DIRECT is set to ENABLE, and the optional - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 49
" MEMORY DIRECT and CAMERA DIRECT do not appear if public user access has not been permitted through authentication settings. For details on the authentication settings, refer to the magicolor 5550/ 5570 Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Configuration Menu Overview 35 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 50
" This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk drive is installed. With this menu item, print jobs that were set to be saved on the hard disk by using Job Retention on the Basic tab of the printer driver can be printed or deleted. " All factory default values are shown in - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 51
Desired job name , Press until the desired job name appears. PRINT DELETE If the selected print job was set as a secured job from the printer driver, a screen for entering the password appears. For details on typing the password, refer to "Entering the Password" on page 38. 2 Select PRINT or DELETE - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 52
MENU is a secured job, a screen for entering the password appears. Follow the procedure described below to type in the four-digit password specified from the printer driver. 1 Press the and keys to increase or decrease the first digit of the password. 2 Press the key to move the cursor to the next - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 53
With this menu, printer information, such as the configuration page and the demo page, can be printed. PRINT MENU CONFIGURATION PG DEMO PAGE STATISTICS PAGE FONT LIST POSTSCRIPT PCL MENU MAP DIRECTORY LIST* " * This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk drive is installed. " All - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 54
FONT LIST MENU MAP DIRECTORY LIST POST Settings PRINT/CANCEL SCRIPT Prints the PostScript font list. PCL Settings PRINT/CANCEL Prints the PCL font list. Settings PRINT/CANCEL Prints the menu map. Settings PRINT/CANCEL Prints the directory list of the hard disk. 40 Configuration Menu - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 55
PAPER MENU With this menu, the paper used for printing can be managed. PAPER MENU PAPER SOURCE DEFAULT TRAY DUPLEX*** TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE COPIES CUSTOM SIZE* COLLATE**** PAPER TYPE FINISHING***** TRAY 2 PAPER SIZE JOB SEPARATION***** IMAGE ROTATION****** TRAY 3** TRAY 4** PAPER TYPE - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 56
SIZE menu. ** These menu items appear only if one or both of the optional lower feeder units are installed. *** This menu item appears only if the optional duplex unit (Duplex Option) is installed. **** This menu item appears only if the optional hard disk drive or a CompactFlash card of 1 GB or - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 57
TRAY 4 The Lower Feeder Unit that is normally used can be specified. " TRAY 3 and TRAY 4 appear only if the optional lower feeder units are installed. TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE Settings ANY/LETTER/LEGAL/ EXECUTIVE/A4/A5/A6/ B5(JIS)/B6(JIS)/GOVT LETTER/STATEMENT/ FOLIO/SP FOLIO/UK QUARTO/FOOLSCAP/GOVT - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 58
CUSTOM Specify the paper size when custom-sized SIZE paper is loaded into Tray 1. The setting units can be switched between millimeters and inches with the SYS DEFAULT MENU/PAPER/UNIT OF MEASURE setting. Setting range for WIDTH „ For MILLIMETERS: 92 to 216 mm (default) - North America: 216 mm - All - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 59
PAPER TYPE Settings ANY/PLAIN PAPER/ RECYCLED/THICK 1/ THICK 2/LABEL/ TRANSPARENCY/ ENVELOPE/POSTCARD/ LETTERHEAD/GLOSSY 1/ GLOSSY 2 Select the setting for the type of paper loaded into Tray 1. TRAY 2 PAPER SIZE Settings LETTER/A4 Select the setting for the size of paper loaded into Tray 2. " - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 60
from another manufacturer's printer driver. DUPLEX Settings The default setting for LOGICAL TRAY 1 is PHYSICAL TRAY1. The default setting for all other trays is PHYSICAL TRAY2. " PHYSICAL TRAY3 and PHYSICAL TRAY4 appear only if an optional lower feeder unit is installed - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 61
with each copy slightly shifted. When STAPLING is selected, each copy is stapled and fed to the main output tray. The setting specified in the printer driver will override this menu setting. JOB Settings ON/OFF SEPA- The paper is fed to the main output tray with each print job slightly RATION - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 62
QUALITY MENU With this menu, settings for the print quality can be specified. QUALITY MENU COLOR MODE BRIGHTNESS HALFTONE IMAGE PRINTING TEXT PRINTING EDGE ENHANCEMENT GRAPHICS PRINTING IMAGE PRINTING TEXT PRINTING EDGE STRENGTH GRAPHICS PRINTING ECONOMY PRINT GLOSSY MODE PCL SETTING - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 63
TEXT PRINTING GRAPHICS PRINTING PS SETTING IMAGE PRINTING TEXT PRINTING GRAPHICS PRINTING Configuration Menu Overview RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY DESTINATION PROF RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY DESTINATION PROF RGB SOURCE RGB - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 64
SIMULATION PROF SIMULATION INTENT CMYK GRAY " All factory default values are shown in bold. COLOR MODE Settings COLOR/GRAYSCALE If COLOR is selected, the pages are printed in full color. BRIGHTNESS HALFTONE If GRAYSCALE is selected, the pages are printed in black and white. Settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 65
TEXT PRINTING GRAPHICS PRINTING EDGE IMAGE ENHANCE- PRINTING MENT Settings LINE ART/DETAIL/ SMOOTH Select how halftones in text are reproduced. If LINE ART is selected, halftones are reproduced with high precision. If DETAIL is selected, halftones are reproduced with detail. If SMOOTH is - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 66
EDGE STRENGTH TEXT PRINTING Settings ON/OFF Select whether text edges are emphasized. If ON is selected, the edges are emphasized. GRAPHICS PRINTING If OFF is selected, the edges are not emphasized. Settings ON/OFF Select whether graphic edges are emphasized. If ON is selected, the edges are - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 67
the EDGE ENHANCEMENT menu item are set to ON. Settings ON/OFF Select whether to relax the limitations on the amount of toner used in order to widen the color reproduction range and produce glossy prints. If ON is selected, glossy prints are produced. If OFF is selected, glossy prints are not - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 68
The contrast of the image can be adjusted. RGB Settings DEVICE COLOR/ SOURCE sRGB Specify the color space for RGB image data. If DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 69
, black is reproduced using only black. RGB Settings DEVICE COLOR/ SOURCE sRGB Specify the color space for RGB text data. If DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 70
, black is reproduced using only black. RGB Settings DEVICE COLOR/ SOURCE sRGB Specify the color space for RGB GRAPHICS data. If DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 71
GRAY/ BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB GRAPHICS data. If COMPOSITE BLACK is selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. If BLACK AND GRAY is selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. If BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 72
PRINTING RGB Settings SOURCE DEVICE COLOR/ sRGB/ AppleRGB/ AdobeRGB1998/ ColorMatchRGB / BlueAdjustRGB Specify the color space for RGB image data. If DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 73
. PROF If AUTO is selected, a destination profile that the printer automatically adapts is selected based on a combination of the specified color matching, halftones and other profiles. If destination profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 74
PRINTING RGB Settings SOURCE DEVICE COLOR/ sRGB/ AppleRGB/ AdobeRGB1998/ ColorMatchRGB / BlueAdjustRGB Specify the color space for RGB text data. If DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 75
. PROF If AUTO is selected, a destination profile that the printer automatically adapts is selected based on a combination of the specified color matching, halftones and other profiles. If destination profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 76
PRINTING RGB Settings SOURCE DEVICE COLOR/ sRGB/ AppleRGB/ AdobeRGB1998/ ColorMatchRGB / BlueAdjustRGB Specify the color space for RGB image data. If DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 77
. PROF If AUTO is selected, a destination profile that the printer automatically adapts is selected based on a combination of the specified color matching, halftones and other profiles. If destination profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 78
If NONE is selected, no simulation profile is specified. If simulation profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings. SIMU- Settings LATION INTENT RELATIVE COLOR/ ABSOLUTE COLOR Specify the characteristic of the simulation profile. If RELATIVE - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 79
Settings COMPOSITE BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/ BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced using the four CMYK colors. If COMPOSITE BLACK is selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. If BLACK AND GRAY is selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. If BLACK ONLY is - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 80
CMYK DENSITY CYAN/ HIGHMAGENTA/ LIGHT YELLOW/ BLACK Settings -3/-2/ -1/0/ +1/+2/ +3 The density of the highlight color in images can be adjusted. MIDDLE Settings -3/-2/ -1/0/ +1/+2/ +3 The density of the middle color in images can be adjusted. SHADOW Settings -3/-2/ -1/0/ +1/+2/ +3 The - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 81
to ENABLE, and the optional hard disk drive or a CompactFlash card is installed. In addition, this menu item does not appear if public user access For details on the authentication settings, refer to the magicolor 5550/5570 Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. With this memu - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 82
LETTER Settings LETTER/LEGAL/EXECUTIVE/A4/ A5/A6/B5(JIS)/B6(JIS)/GOVT LETTER/STATEMENT/FOLIO/SP FOLIO/UK QUARTO/FOOLSCAP/ GOVT LEGAL/16K/PHOTO 4×6/ KAI 16/KAI 32/ENV C5/ENV C6/ENV DL/ENV MONARCH/ENV CHOU#3/ENV CHOU#4/B5(ISO)/ ENV #10/ENV YOU#4/JPOST/ JPOST-D/CUSTOM Change the size of the paper. - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 83
, collated printing is not performed. " This menu item appears only if the optional hard disk drive or a CompactFlash card of 1GB or more is installed. Settings SUB TRAY/MAIN TRAY/OFFSET/ STAPLING Select the output tray and finishing settings. When SUB TRAY is selected, the paper is fed to the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 84
public user access has not been permitted through authentication settings. For details on the authentication settings, refer to the magicolor 5550/5570 Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. With this menu, settings for "camera direct" function can be specified. " These settings - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 85
" TRAY3 and TRAY4 appear only if the optional lower feeder units are installed. LAYOUT Settings 1-UP/2-UP/3-UP/4-UP/6-UP/8-UP Specify the number of images of toner that is used. If ON is selected, the amount of toner used is reduced when printing. If OFF is selected, the amount of toner used - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 86
GLOSSY MODE Settings ON/OFF Select whether to relax the limitations on the amount of toner used in order to widen the color reproduction range and produce glossy prints. If ON is selected, glossy prints are produced. RGB SOURCE If OFF is selected, glossy prints are not produced. " - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 87
HALFTONE Settings LINE ART/DETAIL/SMOOTH Select how halftones are reproduced. If LINE ART is selected, halftones are reproduced with high precision. If DETAIL is selected, halftones are reproduced with detail. If SMOOTH is selected, halftones are reproduced with smoothness. Configuration Menu - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 88
MENU With this menu, interface settings can be specified. " Restart the printer after changing settings in the ETHERNET menu. INTERFACE MENU JOB TIMEOUT ETHERNET MEMORY menu item appears only if the optional hard disk drive or a CompactFlash card is installed. 74 Configuration Menu Overview - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 89
, TCP/IP is disabled. IP Setting 000.000.000.000 ADDRESS Set the IP address for this printer on the network. Use the , , , and specify the value. keys to If the IP address is manually specified, DHCP/BOOTP is automatically set to OFF. SUBNET Setting 255.255.000.000 MASK Specify the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 90
TELNET Settings ENABLE/DISABLE Select whether to enable or disable Telnet transmissions. When ENABLE is selected, Telnet transmissions are enabled. When DISABLE is selected, Telnet transmissions are disabled. NETWARE ENABLE Settings YES/NO If YES is selected, NetWare is enabled. APPLE TALK If NO - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 91
SYS DEFAULT MENU With this menu, settings can be specified to adjust the operation of the printer, such as the display language of the message window and the time until the machine enters Energy Saver mode. SYS DEFAULT MENU LANGUAGE EMULATION DEF. EMULATION POSTSCRIPT WAIT TIMEOUT PS ERROR PAGE - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 92
CLOCK DATE (xx.xx.xx) TIME HDD FORMAT* TIME ZONE USER AREA ONLY ALL CARD FORMAT*** USER AREA ONLY ALL RESTORE DEFAULTS RESTORE NETWORK RESTORE PRINTER RESTORE ALL 78 Configuration Menu Overview - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 93
ENABLE WARNING PAPER EMPTY TONER LOW I-UNIT LOW TRAY1 TRAY2 TRAY3**** TRAY4**** " * These menu items appear only if an optional hard disk drive is installed. ** This menu item appears when you select except OFF from the ENERGY SAVER menu. *** This menu item appears only if an optional - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 94
appear in the message window in the corresponding language. For example, GERMAN appears as DEUTSCH. EMULA- DEF. Settings AUTO/POSTSCRIPT/PCL TION EMULA- Specify the printer emulation language. TION If AUTO is selected, the printer automatically selects the printer emulation language from the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 95
PCL CR/LF Settings CR=CR LF=LF/CR=CRLF MAP- LF=LF/CR=CR PING LF=LFCR/CR=CRLF LF=LFCR Select the definitions of the CR/LF codes in the PCL language. LINES PER PAGE Settings 5-60-128 Specify the number of lines per page in the PCL language. FONT FONT Settings 0-102 SOURCE NUMBER Specify the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 96
PAPER DEFAULT PAPER PAPER SIZE Settings LETTER/LEGAL/EXECUTIVE/A4/A5/A6/ B5(JIS)/B6(JIS)/GOVT LETTER/STATEMENT/ FOLIO/SP FOLIO/UK QUARTO/FOOLSCAP/GOVT LEGAL/16K/PHOTO 4x6/ KAI 16/KAI 32/ENV C5/ ENV C6/ENV DL/ENV MONARCH/ENV CHOU#3/ ENV CHOU#4/B5(ISO)/ ENV #10/ENV YOU#4/ JPOST/JPOST-D/CUSTOM - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 97
CUSTOM Specify the media size when PAPER SIZE SIZE is set to CUSTOM. The setting units can be switched between millimeters and inches with the SYS DEFAULT MENU/PAPER/UNIT OF MEASURE setting. Setting range for WIDTH „ For MILLIMETERS: 92 to 216 mm (default) - North America: 216 mm - All other regions - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 98
/GRAYSCALE PRINT/COLOR PRINT Specify the operation to be performed for black-and-white pages in a job specified for color printing. If and-white printing is automatically performed depending on each page. If COLOR PRINT is selected, color printing is performed, even for a black-and-white page. - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 99
the length of time until the status screen is displayed when no operation is performed while a menu or help screen is displayed in the message window. If OFF is selected, no timeout occurs. Configuration Menu Overview 85 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 100
Settings -3/-2/-1/0/+1/+2/+3 Adjust the contrast of the message window. The darkest level setting is -3 and the control panel, be sure to specify a password other than 0000. DATE Specify the date for the printer's internal clock. (xx.xx. The date for Asia and China is set in the order year - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 101
printer is automatically restarted. RESTORE Reset the printer settings to their defaults. When this PRINTER menu item is selected, the printer item is selected, the printer is automatically restarted. media. TONER LOW Settings ON/OFF Select whether or not a warning appears when the toner is about - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 102
128 HALFTONE 256 GRADATION CYAN/MAGENTA/ YELLOW/BLACK 64 CYAN/MAGENTA/ YELLOW/BLACK 128 CYAN/MAGENTA/ YELLOW/BLACK 256 ALIGNMENT TOP ADJUSTMENT PLAIN PAPER THICK ENVELOPE TRANSPARENCY LEFT ADJUSTMENT LEFT ADJ DUPLEX TRANSFER POWER LEFT ADJ TRAY 1-4 LEFT ADJ TRAY 1-4 SIMPLEX PASS PLAIN - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 103
IMG ADJ THICK IMG ADJ BLACK SUPPLIES REPLACE ENVELOPE LABEL GLOSSY 1 GLOSSY 2 DUPLEX PASS PLAIN PAPER MANUAL DUPLEX CYAN PLAIN PAPER THICK 1 MAGENTA THICK 2 YELLOW POSTCARD BLACK ENVELOPE LABEL GLOSSY 1 GLOSSY 2 TRANS. BELT TRANS. ROLLER FUSER UNIT Configuration Menu Overview - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 104
in bold. PRINT EVENT Settings PRINT/CANCEL MENU LOG Prints the event log. HALFTONE 64 CYAN/ Settings PRINT/CANCEL MAGENTA/ Print cyan/magenta/yellow/black halfYELLOW/ tones at 64 gradations. BLACK 64 HALFTONE 128 CYAN/ Settings PRINT/CANCEL MAGENTA/ Print cyan/magenta/yellow/black halfYELLOW - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 105
DUPLEX TRAY1 LEFT ADJ TRAY2 LEFT ADJ TRAY3 LEFT ADJ TRAY4 TRANS- SIMFER PLEX POWER PASS Settings -15-15 When printing on media in Tray 1, specify the size plain paper using simplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. TRANS- Settings -8-7 PARENCY When printing on transparency using - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 106
PE When printing on envelope using simplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. LABEL Settings -8-7 When printing on LABEL using simplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. GLOSSY Settings -8-7 1 When printing on GLOSSY 1 using simplex pass, correct the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 107
PAPER Settings -8-7 When printing on plain paper using manual duplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. THICK 1 Settings -8-7 When printing on THICK 1 using manual duplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. THICK 2 Settings -8-7 When printing on THICK 2 using - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 108
GLOSSY 2 using manual duplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. CYAN service life counter for the transfer roller. FUSER UNIT Settings YES/NO Reset the service life counter for the fuser unit. SERVICE MENU With this menu, the service representative can adjust the printer - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 109
Camera Direct - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 110
, images stored on the digital camera can be printed directly from the printer. " For details on using the digital camera, refer to your digital cameras manual. " The following features are not supported with Camera Direct. - DPOF AUTOPRINT image print - Cropping print - Borderless - Print quality - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 111
Memory Direct - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 112
memory device into the printer. " Memory direct can be used only if the optional hard disk drive or a CompactFlash card is installed. In order to Print Port. The USB icon appears in the upper-right corner of the message window, and the Memory Direct menu appears. 2 Select LIST OF FILES, and then - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 113
Using Media - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 114
You #4 4.1 x 9.3 105.0 x 235.0 1 No Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 5.9 92.0 x 148.0 1 No** Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 47.2 216.0 x 1200.0 1**** No*** Notes: * Tray 1= Manual feed tray Tray 3/4 = Lower feeder units (optional) ** The minimum possible size for duplex (Double-Sided) printing is B5(JIS - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 115
1 Face down (Manual Feed Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Face up Plain Paper (Recycled) 60-90 g/m² (16-24 lb bond) See page 100 for supported sizes. ON/OFF Supported " Glossy mode is Disabled at Grayscale (Color Mode), or Duplex Print. Use media that is Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 116
printed on with a monochrome/color laser printer/ copier - Paper that has been printed on with a heat-transfer printer - Paper that has been printed on with any other printer or fax machine „ Dusty „ Wet (or damp) " Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 117
. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paper-the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these layered regions may be lost or faded. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their (Manual Feed thickness Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Not supported Orientation Face down Driver - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 118
supported Not supported seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem. „ Approved for laser printing „ Dry DO NOT , or peel-off strips for seal- ing „ Transparent windows „ Too rough of a surface „ Material that will melt 1 (Manual Feed Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Face down Up - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 119
Driver Label Media Type Weight 60-163 g/m² (16-43 lb bond) Duplexing Not supported Glossy Mode ON/OFF Supported " Glossy mode is Disabled at Grayscale (Color Mode), or Duplex Print. Use label sheets that are „ Recommended for laser printers „ Letter or A4 size (adhesive label stock) DO NOT - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 120
, depending on their (Manual Feed thickness Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Not supported Orientation Face down Driver Postcard Media Type Weight 60-163 g/m² (16-90 lb bond) Duplexing Not supported Glossy Mode ON/OFF Supported " Glossy mode is Disabled at Grayscale (Color Mode), or Duplex Print - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 121
be affected. " Keep the printer path clean. Transparencies are problems. Capacity Orientation Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Face down Up to 20 transparencies, depending on their thickness Not supported Driver Transparency Media Type Duplexing Not supported Glossy Not supported - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 122
depending on (Manual Feed their thickness. Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Not supported Orientation Face down Driver Glossy 1 Media Type Glossy 2 Weight 100-158 g/m² (26.5-42 lb bond) Duplexing Not supported Glossy Mode ON/OFF Supported " Glossy mode is Disabled at Grayscale (Color Mode), or Duplex - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 123
limits (the physical media size and the margins required by the printer) and software constraints (the amount of a = 4 mm (0.157") memory from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints). If you can custom-size your - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 124
inserting it in a tray. " Do not fan transparencies. Note Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not Stack it with the new media, even the edges, then reload it. Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 125
2 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. 3 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. 4 Load the paper face down in the tray. Loading Media 111 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 126
can be loaded into the tray at one time. 5 Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. 6 Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY Tray 1 with the corresponding Paper Source set- ting in the printer driver Tray1 (Manual Feed), it is not necessary to change the configuration menu setting. - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 127
Loading Envelopes 1 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. 2 Open the door at the side of the right side cover. Loading Media 113 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 128
3 Turn the two dials on the fuser unit to the setting for envelopes. Plain paper Envelope 4 Close the door at the side of the right side cover. 114 Loading Media - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 129
5 Close the right side cover. 6 Open Tray 1. 7 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Loading Media 115 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 130
8 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. 9 Load the envelopes flap side up in the tray. " Before loading enve- lopes, press them down to make sure that all air is removed, and make sure that the folds of the flaps are - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 131
10 Slide the media guides against the edges of the envelopes. " Before printing on . " When printing from Tray 1 with the corresponding Paper Source set- ting in the printer driver Tray1 (Manual Feed), it is not necessary to change the configuration menu setting. Loading Label Sheets/Postcards - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 132
2 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. 3 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. 4 Load the media face down in the tray. " Up to 20 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time. 118 Loading Media - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 133
5 Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. 6 Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 1/ 41. " When printing from Tray 1 with the corresponding Paper Source set- ting in the printer driver Tray1 (Manual Feed), it is not necessary to change the configuration menu setting. Loading Media 119 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 134
Banner Paper Paper up to 1200 mm long can be loaded into the bypass tray and printed one at a time. 1 Open Tray 1. 2 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. 3 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 135
feed slot. " One sheet of banner paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. " In order to avoid toner smudges, do not load curled paper. 5 Slide the media guides against the edges of the banner paper. 6 Raise the bypass tray, and secure the banner paper. Return the bypass tray to - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 136
with the left and right media guides. " When printing multiple copies on banner paper, repeat the procedure starting from step 2. 8 Select Tray 1(Manual Feed) from the Paper Source list and specify a cus- tom size in the Original Size list of the printer driver, and then print. 122 Loading Media - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 137
Tray 2 Loading Plain Paper 1 Pull out Tray 2. 2 Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. Loading Media 123 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 138
3 Load the paper face up in the tray. " Do not load above the M mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. 4 Close Tray 2. 5 Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 2/PAPER SIZE and PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 139
Tray 3/4 (Optional Lower Feeder Units) Loading Plain Paper 1 Pull out Tray 3 (Tray 4). 2 Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. 3 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Loading Media 125 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 140
4 Load the paper face up in the tray. " Do not load above the M mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. 5 Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. 126 Loading Media - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 141
6 Close Tray 3 (Tray 4). 7 Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 3 (or TRAY 4)/ PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting for the type of paper that is loaded. See also "PAPER MENU" on page 41. Loading Media 127 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 142
Duplex (Double-Sided) printing can be done manually or can be done automatically with the duplex option installed and selected. Note Only plain paper, 60-90 is not supported. How do I autoduplex? You should verify that the duplex option is physically installed on the printer to successfully - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 143
selected, the pages can be folded as a right-bound booklet. 31 1 Load plain paper into the tray. 2 From the printer driver, specify duplex (Double-Sided) printing (Layout tab in Windows). 3 Click OK. " With autoduplexing, the back side is printed first, and then the front side is printed. Output - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 144
, job separation, offset and staple printing can be performed. For the installation procedure, refer to "Staple Finisher" on page 246. Settings can be specified for job separation, offset and staple printing by selecting JOB SEPARATION or FINISHING - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 145
Offset Printing If offset printing is selected, the paper is fed out shifted as shown below. " When PAPER MENU/COLLATE is set to ON, the pages are fed out in sets as shown below. - When COLLATE is set to ON - When COLLATE is set to OFF 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Staple - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 146
Media Storage How do I store media? „ Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. Media that has been stored for a long time out of its packaging may dry up too much and cause misfeeding. „ If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 147
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printer. If a used toner car- tridge is installed, the indicator message will not clear and the supplies status in the Status Monitor will not be updated. " The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and a mild soap. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 149
refilled toner cartridges or unapproved toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge or an unapproved toner cartridge will void your warranty. No technical support is provided to recover from these problems. When replacing a toner cartridge - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 150
" For optimum print quality and performance, use only the corre- sponded TYPE genuine KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridges. Keep toner cartridges: „ In their packaging until you're ready to install them. „ In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 35°C - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 151
LOW on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING is set to ON, the message TONER LOW X (where "X". represents the color of the toner) appears when toner cartridge becomes empty. Follow the steps below to replace the toner cartridge. " If TONER LOW on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING is set to OFF, you - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 152
. Y Y Note Dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge. For details, refer to "About Toner Cartridges" on page 134. 5 Check the color of the new toner cartridge to be installed. 6 Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. 138 Replacing - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 153
7 Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner. 3 × Y 8 Make sure that the toner car- tridge is the same color as the printer compartment, and then Y insert the toner cartridge into the printer. Y 9 Make sure that the toner car- tridge is securely installed, and then peel off the protective film. Y Y - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 154
the left to lock it in place. " The front lever should be Y securely returned to its original position; other- wise, the front cover of the printer cannot be closed. 12 Close the front cover. 140 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 155
reorder label inside the front cover your printer. Printer Type Printer Parts Number Print Unit Type Print Unit Parts Number A011 011 Print Unit - Black (K) (magicolor 5570) Print Unit - Yellow (Y) AM A011 012 Print Unit - Magenta (M) (magicolor 5550) Print Unit - Cyan (C) A031 00F A031 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 156
of the toner) appears when a print unit becomes empty. Follow the steps below to replace the print unit. " You are advised to replace the indicated print unit when the message I-UNIT LIFE X appears. 1 Check the message window to see which color print unit needs replacing. 2 Open the printer's front - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 157
then slide the unit all the way out of the printer. Note Dispose of the used print unit according to your local regulations. Do not burn the print unit. 6 Check the color of the new print unit to be installed. " In order to prevent toner from spilling, leave the print unit in the bag - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 158
7 Remove the print unit from the bag. PUSH K 8 Hold the print unit with both hands, and then shake it twice as shown in the illustration. " Do not grab the bottom of the bag; otherwise, the print unit may be damaged, resulting in decreased print quality. PUSH Y PUSH Y 9 Remove all packing tape - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 159
print unit. The protective cover slides after having turned. PUSH K 11 Make sure that the new print unit to be installed is the same color as the printer compartment, and then install the print unit in the printer. 12 Raise the front lever to its origi- nal position. K Replacing Consumables 145 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 160
13 Pull the lever to the left to lock it in place. " The front lever should be securely returned to its original position; other- K wise, the front cover of the printer cannot be closed. 14 Close the front cover. 146 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 161
bottle becomes full, the message WASTE TONER FULL/REPLACE BOTTLE appears in the message window. The printer stops and will not start again until the waste toner bottle is replaced. 1 Open the printer's front cover. 2 Turn the dial on the waste toner bottle counterclockwise until it is in the unlock - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 162
from its packaging. Insert the used waste toner bottle into the plastic bag included in the box, and then box it up. Note Dispose of the used waste toner bottle according to your local regulations. Do not burn the waste toner bottle. " Before installing the waste toner bottle, be sure that the dial - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 163
6 Slide the waste toner bottle all the way into the printer. 7 Turn the dial clockwise until the waste toner bottle is in the locked position. Unlock Lock Replacing Consumables 149 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 164
8 Close the front cover. " If the waste toner bottle is not fully inserted or if the dial is not locked, the front cover cannot be closed. Replacing the Transfer Roller When the time to replace the transfer roller is reached, the message TRANS.ROLLER/END OF LIFE appears. Printing can continue even - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 165
2 While pushing the levers to the inside, move the roller presser toward you. 3 While continuing to press the levers, remove the transfer roller. 4 Prepare a new transfer roller. 5 While pressing the levers, insert the shaft of the transfer roller into the bearings. Replacing Consumables 151 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 166
6 Move the levers away from you until it snaps into place. 7 Close the right side cover. 8 Reset the counter in the MAINTENANCE MENU/SUPPLIES/ REPLACE/TRANS. ROLLER menu. 9 Replace the ozone filter, using the following procedure. 152 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 167
Replacing the Ozone Filter 1 Remove the ozone filter from the printer. 2 Slide the new ozone filter into the printer until it snaps into place. Replacing Consumables 153 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 168
appears; however, since the print quality is reduced, the transfer belt unit should be replaced immediately. 1 Open the printer's front cover. 2 Remove the print unit and waste toner bottle. " For details on removing the print unit or waste toner bottle, refer to "Replacing a Print Unit" on page - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 169
3 Using a coin, remove the four screws on the left side. " Be careful not to lose the screws. 4 Remove the left-side cover. 5 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Replacing Consumables 155 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 170
unit. " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. 7 On the left side, pull to the right the blue shutter lever for the transfer belt unit. " Do not remove the blue lever. 8 From the side where the left side cover was removed, hold the arm, and then carefully pull - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 171
Remove all packing tape from the transfer belt unit. 10 Remove the protective cover from the transfer belt unit. 11 Prepare a new transfer belt unit. " Be careful not to touch the surface of the belt. " Do not remove the blue lever. 12 Insert the new transfer belt unit along the rails. Replacing - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 172
13 On the left side, pull to the left the blue shutter lever for the transfer belt unit. 14 From the right side cover side, tighten the screws to secure the transfer belt unit and then close the right side cover. 15 Close the right side cover. 158 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 173
-side cover. 17 Tighten the four screws on the left side. 18 Install the print unit and waste toner bottle. " For details on installing the print unit or waste toner bottle, refer to "Replacing a Print Unit" on page 141 or "Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle" on page 147. Replacing Consumables 159 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 174
TRANS. BELT menu. Replacing the Backup Battery If the backup battery is dead, the printer's date and time cannot be retained. Follow the procedure described below to replace the the edges only. 1 Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and interface cables. 160 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 175
2 Using a screwdriver, remove the screw. Then, slide the rear cover to the right and remove it. 3 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) 4 Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. Replacing Consumables 161 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 176
the + side faces toward the left. 7 Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws. 8 Attach the rear cover. 9 Reconnect all interface cables. 10 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 162 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 177
11 Use DATE on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/CLOCK menu to set the date, and use TIME on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/CLOCK menu to set the time. Replacing the Staple When there are no more staples, the message STAPLER EMPTY appears. Replace the staple cartridge. 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Pull out the stapling - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 178
3 Pull out the stapler. 4 Remove the empty cartridge, and then insert the new one. 164 Replacing Consumables - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 179
5 Install the stapler. 6 Install the stapling unit. 7 Close the stapler cover. Replacing Consumables 165 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 180
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periodically. Keep the following guidelines in mind. WARNING! Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface cables before cleaning. Do not spill water or detergent into the printer; otherwise the printer will be damaged and an electric shock may occur. CAUTION The fuser - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 183
ing it. 44 kg 97 lbs Keep the printer level to avoid toner spillage. „ When lifting the printer, fold up Tray 1, and then lift the printer as shown in the illustration at the right. Even if an optional lower feeder unit is installed, be sure to lift the printer as shown below. Do not grasp the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 184
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. „ Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. Cleaning the Printer CAUTION Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Exterior - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 185
Media Rollers The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the media rollers can cause media-feeding problems. Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Manual Feed Tray) 1 Open Tray 1. 2 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 186
3 Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. 4 Close the tray. 172 Cleaning the Printer - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 187
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Tray 2/3/4) 1 Pull out the tray. 2 Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. 3 Close the tray. Cleaning the Printer 173 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 188
Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers 1 Open the duplex cover. 2 Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. 3 Close the duplex cover. 174 Cleaning the Printer - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 189
Tray 3 and 4 1 Open the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). " Before opening the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4), fold up Tray 1. 2 Clean the media transfer rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. 3 Close the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). Cleaning the Printer 175 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 190
be attached to the inside of the front cover. 1 Open the printer's front cover and remove the cleaning tool from the machine's front cover lenses in the same way. " The laser lens cleaning tool is included with the printer. Safely store the laser lens cleaning tool so that it will not be lost. - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 191
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with media misfeeds Solving other problems Solving problems with printing quality Status, error, and service messages Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Page 201 Page 204 Page 210 Page 216 Printing a Configuration Page Print a configuration page to verify the printer is printing correctly, or to - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 193
immediately after printing to avoid static buildup. You always adjust the media guides in the tray after inserting the media (a guide that is not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media misfeeds, and printer damage). You load the media printing-side up in the tray (many manufacturers - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 194
Understanding the printer's media path will help you locate media misfeeds 13 14 15 1 2 3 12 4 11 10 9 5 8 7 6 1 Toner cartridge 2 Relay unit 3 Fuser unit 4 Duplex option 5 Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) 6 Tray 4 (optional) 7 Tray 3 (optional) 8 Tray 2 9 Laser 10 Print unit 11 Transfer belt - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 195
the misfed media. Make sure not to spill any toner inside the printer. CAUTION Unfused toner can dirty your hands, clothes, or anything else it gets on. If you accidentally get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as best as you can. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 196
193 Page 195 Page 196 Page 197 Page 198 Page 199 " If the message PAPER JAM/VERTICAL TRANS appears, check for media misfeeds in the transfer roller section of the right side covers for Tray 3 and/or Tray 4. 182 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 197
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2 1 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds 183 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 198
, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 199
3 Close the right side cover. 4 Pull out Tray 2, and then remove all media from the tray. 5 Fan the media you removed and then align it well. Clearing Media Misfeeds 185 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 200
6 Load the media face up in Tray 2. " Make sure that the media is flat. " Do not load paper above the M mark. 7 Close Tray 2. 186 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 201
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 3/4 1 Open the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). " Before opening the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4), fold up Tray 1. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. 3 Close the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). Clearing Media Misfeeds 187 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 202
. 6 Load the paper face up in Tray 3 (Tray 4). " Make sure that the paper is flat. " Do not load paper above the M mark. " Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. 7 Close Tray 3 (Tray 4). 188 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 203
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option 1 Open the duplex cover. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. 3 Close the duplex cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds 189 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 204
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Fuser Unit 1 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. 2 Push up the levers of the fuser unit cover, and then open the cover. 3 Carefully pull out the misfed media. 190 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 205
, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 206
4 Push down the levers. 5 Close the right side cover. 192 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 207
Clearing a Media Misfeed from Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) and Transfer Roller 1 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds 193 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 208
, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 209
3 Close the right side cover. Relay Unit 1 Open the upper cover. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds 195 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 210
Staple Finisher (Case 1) If the media misfeed occurred between the relay unit and the top of the staple finisher, follow the procedure described below to remove the misfed media. 1 Open the finisher cover. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. 196 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 211
Staple Finisher (Case 2) If the media can be seen from the sub output tray, follow the procedure described below to remove the misfed media. 1 Open the finisher cover. 2 Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds 197 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 212
Staple Finisher (Case 3) If the media misfeed occurred in the center section of the staple finisher, follow the procedure described below to remove the misfed media. 1 Open the finisher cover. 2 Clockwise turn the knob on the inside until the media is fed into the main output tray. 3 When the media - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 213
Clearing Jammed Staples If the staples are jammed, follow the procedure described below to remove the jammed staples. 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Pull out the stapling unit. 3 Pull out the stapler. Clearing Media Misfeeds 199 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 214
4 Push up the guide for the staple cartridge, and then remove any jammed staples. 5 Return the guide to its original position, and then install the stapler. 6 Install the stapling unit. 7 Close the stapler cover. 200 Clearing Media Misfeeds - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 215
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds " Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired, or cleaned. Repeated misfeeds may also happen if you're using unsupported print media. Symptom Several sheets go through the printer together. Media misfeed message stays on. Duplex - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 216
sheets in the the maximum tray. allowed. The media guides are Adjust the media guides in the tray to not correctly adjusted match the transparency or label sheets according to the manufacturer's sheet is facing the instructions. wrong way in Tray 1. Envelopes are facing Load the envelopes in - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 217
Specifications" on page 100. The media roller is dirty. Clean the media supply roller. For more details, refer to "Media Rollers" on page 171. Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 203 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 218
Other Problems " For details on consumables, access www.q-shop.com. Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not Turn off the printer, confirm that the power is not correctly plugged into power cord is correctly plugged into the on. the outlet. outlet, and then turn on the printer - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 219
bottle and toner cartridges are installed correctly. There is a media misfeed. Clear the media misfeed. Images can- The digital camera Set the digital camera transfer mode to not be transfer mode is not PictBridge. printed from set to PictBridge. the digital camera. " Printer only supports - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 220
a correct KONICA MINOLTA different region or an toner cartridge approved for your speunapproved genuine cific printer. toner cartridge is installed (INCORRECT TONER X is displayed in the message window). Blank pages One or more of the come out toner cartridges are during print- defective or empty - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 221
5570(5550) driver. Printer resets or turns off frequently. The power cord is not Turn off the printer, confirm that the correctly plugged into power cord is correctly plugged into the the outlet. outlet, and then turn on the printer. A system error occurred. Contact Technical Support with - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 222
installed and declared in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab). In the Windows printer driver printer. There is a foreign object stuck inside the printer. Turn off the printer and remove the object. If you cannot remove it, contact Technical Support. 208 Solving Other Problems - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 223
to the magicolor 5550/ 5570 Reference Guide on the Utilities transfer roller or Check them for damage. If necessary, fuser unit is defective. contact Technical Support end correctly of its service life. maintained on the printer. Replace the backup battery guides of the paper tray against the sides - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 224
printer driver mismatches the media loaded in the printer. Load the correct media in the printer. The power source Use a power source with the proper does not match the specifications. printer tray, and realign the media guides. Entire sheet is printed in black or color. One or more of the print - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 225
light; there is The media is moist low image from humidity. density. There is not much toner left in the cartridge. Clean the laser lens. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. Replace the toner specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Image is too One or more - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 226
toner cartridges and color density toner cartridges may check them for damage. If one is damis uneven. be defective or low. aged, replace it. The printer is not level. Place the printer , specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Before printing on media other than envelopes, - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 227
residual images. Cause One or more of the print units may be defective or installed incorrectly. Solution Remove the print units and check them for damage. If one is damaged, replace it. There are The media transfer toner roller is dirty. smudges on the back side of the page (whether or The - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 228
cartridges may be low or empty. Check the control panel for an TONER LOW X or TONER EMPTY X message. If necessary, replace the specified toner cartridge. Colors are The front cover is not Make sure that the printer's front cover not register- properly closed. is closed. ing properly; One or - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 229
. If one is damaged, replace it. If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support with the error information. For contact information, refer to the magicolor 5550/5570 Safety Information Guide. Solving Problems with Printing Quality 215 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 230
Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel message window. They provide information about your printer and help you locate many problems. When the condition associated with a displayed message has changed, the message is cleared from the window. Standard Status Messages - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 231
and format the CompactFlash. The X print unit is an unapproved type. Install a KONICA MINOLTA print unit of the appropriate type (AM, EU, AP or GC). See page 141. The X toner cartridge Install a is an unapproved KONICA MINOLTA toner type. cartridge of the appropri- ate type (AM, EU, AP or - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 232
Download Manager or PSWC. Since incompatible CompactFlash was inserted into the memory slot, the CompactFlash could not be used. Use CompactFlash compatible with this printer (Tray 2, 3 or 4) Correctly install the is not correctly specified tray. installed. (Appears when SYS DEFAULT MENU/ - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 233
stops. (Refer to page 224.) The X toner cartridge Prepare the specified is low and should be color toner cartridge. replaced within 1,200 pages at 5% coverage of letter/A4 pages. (Appears when SYS DEFAULT MENU/ ENABLE WARN- ING/TONER LOW is set to ON.) Status, Error, and Service Messages 219 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 234
UNABLE TO COLLATE JOB UNABLE TO STAPLE JOB WASTE TONER NEAR FULL means... do this... The transfer belt unit Replace the transfer belt has reached the end unit and reset the . The waste toner bot- Prepare a new waste tle is nearly full. toner bottle. 220 Status, Error, and Service Messages - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 235
not install a hard disk. installed. When printing a Change the printer con- stored job, the printer figuration to that when configuration was the job was stored. changed since the job was stored. Tray 1 was specified Load the correct media with the printer driver into Tray 1. as Manual Feed - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 236
PAPER YYYY PAPER EMPTY "SIZE" "MEDIA" PAPER ERROR "SIZE" "MEDIA" means... do this... The Paper Source in Press the key to the printer driver is set to Tray 1 (Manual Feed), but there is already media in the print, or remove and reload the media in Tray 1. tray when printing begins. The - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 237
section of the staple finisher. Press the key to display the help screen. Follow the instructions in the help screen to remove the misfed media. Media has misfed leaving the fuser area in the relay unit. Media has misfed in the vertical transfer area. Status, Error, and Service Messages 223 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 238
toner cartridge is not installed, or an unapproved toner cartridge is installed. Install a correct KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridge. The X (Tray 1, 2, 3 or Load the correct media 4) was specified with into the specified tray. the printer driver set in the printer size and type. driver is different - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 239
media the printer driver is type into the specified different from the type tray. of media loaded. The waste toner bottle is full. Install a new waste toner bottle. The printer configura- Reboot the printer tion was changed when the printer power was on. The X toner cartridge Install a KONICAMI - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 240
item indicated "XXXX" in the service message. do this... Reboot the printer. This often clears the service message, and printer operation can resume. Information about errors If the problem persists, appears at the bottom of contact Technical Supthe message window. port. 226 Status, Error, and - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 241
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accessories are turned off and unplugged during installation. Antistatic Protection Note It's very important to protect the printer controller board from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. Turn off all power switches first. If an antistatic wrist strap - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 243
board with surface-mount memory chips. The printer, which has two memory slots, has a 256 MB memory module already installed in one of the slots. By using circuit boards by the edges only. 1 Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and interface cables. 2 Using a screwdriver, remove the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 244
3 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) 4 Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. 5 Insert the new DIMM straight into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position. Observe the keyed side of the DIMM to - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 245
9 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 10 Declare the additional Printer Memory in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab). 11 Print a configuration page (PRINT MENU/CONFIGURATION PG) and verify that the total amount of the RAM installed in your printer is listed. Dual - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 246
Kit If a hard disk drive is installed, fonts can be downloaded and saved, and the overlay function can be used. Installing the Hard Disk drive Note It's very important to protect the printer edges only. 1 Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and interface cables. 2 Using a - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 247
3 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) 4 Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. 5 Plug the cable on the hard disk drive into the connector on the controller board. Hard Disk Kit 233 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 248
drive onto the controller board. 7 Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws. 8 Attach the rear cover. 9 Reconnect all interface cables. 10 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 11 Declare the Hard Disk in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab). 234 Hard Disk - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 249
CompactFlash If a CompactFlash card is installed, resources such as fonts, macros and profiles can be downloaded, and image files can be printed directly. " Only CompactFlash boards by their edges only. 1 Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and interface cables. CompactFlash 235 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 250
2 Using a screwdriver, remove the screw. Then, slide the rear cover to the right and remove it. 3 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) 4 Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. 236 CompactFlash - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 251
card, press in this button. 6 Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws. 7 Attach the rear cover. 8 Reconnect all interface cables. 9 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 10 Declare the Memory card in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Con- figure tab). CompactFlash 237 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 252
Duplex Option Duplex (Double-Sided) printing can be performed automatically with the duplex option and enough memory installed. See "Duplexing" on page 128. Installing the Duplex Option 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Remove the cover on the right side cover. 238 Duplex Option - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 253
3 Remove the door at the side of the right side cover. 4 Prepare the duplex option. " Before installing the duplex option, open the duplex cover, and then check that the knob is positioned as shown in the illustration. Then, close the duplex cover. 5 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 254
6 Open the duplex cover, and then turn both knobs counterclockwise until they are horizontal to secure the duplex option to the right side cover. 7 Then, close the duplex cover. 8 Declare the Duplex Unit in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Config- ure tab). 240 Duplex Option - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 255
Lower Feeder Unit You can install up to two optional lower feeder units (Trays 3 and 4). Each lower feeder unit increases your printer's media feed capacity by 500 sheets. Kit Contents „ Lower feeder unit with a tray (500-sheet capacity) „ Four metal brackets - Two front brackets - Two rear brackets - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 256
a Lower Feeder Unit Note Since consumables are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent accidental spills. 1 Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and interface cables. 2 Prepare the lower feeder unit. " Be sure to place - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 257
unit correctly fit into the holes on the bottom of the printer. 44 kg 97 lbs " If two lower feeder units are to be installed, stack the two lower feeder units and secure them together before installing them to the printer. WARNING! This printer weighs approximately 44 kg (97.0 lb) when it is fully - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 258
6 Pull out the trays. 7 Install the two securing brackets at the front of the printer. 8 Close the trays. 9 Attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 3. " It is not necessary to attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 4. 244 Lower Feeder Unit - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 259
10 Close the right side cover of the lower feeder unit. 11 Declare Paper Source Unit 3/4 in the Windows printer driver (Properties/ Configure tab). Lower Feeder Unit 245 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 260
can be performed. Accessories 1 Staple Finisher 2 Relay Unit 3 Main output tray 4 Sub output tray 5 Hooks (For securing the 6 relay unit) 6 Hooks (For installing the staple finisher) 7 Mounting clips for the main output tray 2 5 4 1 7 2 1 3 3 4 5 6 7 246 Staple Finisher - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 261
Unpacking and installing the Staple Finisher 1 Open the box for the optional finisher. 2 Unpack the relay unit, and then open the relay unit cover 3 Remove all packing tape. 4 Close the relay unit cover. Staple Finisher 247 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 262
roller and springs (2) may be greatly reduced if they are firmly grabbed, treat them with special care. 1 6 Turn off the machine and discon- nect the power cord and inter- face cables. 248 Staple Finisher - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 263
7 Remove the output tray from the machine. " While lightly bending the output tray as much as possible, remove the output tray. 8 Remove the inside cover (three locations) at the top of the machine. 9 Use a - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 264
10 Install the relay unit on the machine. 11 Open the relay unit cover. 250 Staple Finisher - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 265
12 With your fingers, press the left and right pins. Make sure that the pins are pushed in. 13 Secure the relay unit on the machine with the two mounting hooks. 14 Lock the relay unit lever. Staple Finisher 251 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 266
15 Close the relay unit cover. 16 Remove the two finisher-mount- ing hooks from the box. 17 Remove the main output tray and the sub output tray, and then unpack them. 18 Hold the left and right sides of the staple finisher and lift it out of the box. " When grabbing the staple finisher, be sure to - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 267
20 Remove the packing tape and packing materials from the connectors and the outside of the staple finisher. 21 Open the stapler cover, and then remove the tape securing the staple cartridge. 22 Use a coin to remove the cover (two locations) on the left side of the machine. Staple Finisher 253 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 268
of the machine. 24 Align the side of the relay unit with that of the staple finisher, and then hook them onto the finisher to install them. " When grabbing the staple finisher, be sure to grab the areas indicated in the illustration. 254 Staple Finisher - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 269
25 Remove the two mounting clips from the main output tray. 26 Insert the main output tray. 27 Secure the main output tray with the mounting clips. Staple Finisher 255 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 270
28 Install the sub output tray. 29 Insert the connector on the fin- isher into the connector on the machine. 30 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the machine. 31 Declare the staple finisher in the printer driver (Properties/Configure tab). 256 Staple Finisher - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 271
Appendix - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 272
GB 17625.1 Australian model EN 55022 class B Technical Specifications Printer Type Print system Exposure system Developing system Resolution Desktop Tandem Full Color A4 laser beam printer Electro photographic Printing System (4colors/toner bottle + print unit of supply type) 4 laser diode and - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 273
) (magicolor 5570) Monochrome: 19 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Full color: 21 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Duplex (Double-Sided) (magicolor 5550) Monochrome: 20 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Full color: 22.5 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Technical Specifications 259 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 274
: 19.4 page per minutes for A4 (plain paper) Duplex (Double-Sided) (magicolor 5550) Monochrome: 19.3 page per minutes for A4 (plain paper) Full color: 16.1 page per minutes for A4 (plain paper) Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) Paper width: 92 to 216 mm (3.6 to 8.5") Paper length: 148 to 1200 mm (5.8 to - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 275
Finisher output capacity Operating temperature Operating humidity Power supply Power consumption Amperage Acoustic Noise External dimensions • to 210 g/m2) • Postcard • Glossy 1 • Glossy 2 Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) Plain/Recycled paper:100 sheets Envelope: 10 envelopes Label/Postcard/Thick - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 276
memory Printer: approximately 32.4 kg (71.4 lb) Toner cartridge: Standard in-box cartridge = 1.42 kg (3.13 lb) (Y, M, C)/ 1.46 kg (3.22 lb) (K) Replacement cartridge (Standard-Capacity)= 1.52 kg (3.35 lb) (Y, M, C)/ 1.55 kg (3.42 lb) (K) Replacement cartridge (High-Capacity)= 1.65 kg (3.64 lb - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 277
) Printed outside of a constant environment 9,600 pages or more (Continuous) Print unit 30,000 pages (Continuous) Waste toner bottle 36,000 pages (Monochrome) (Continuous) 9,000 pages (Full color) (Continuous) Transfer roller 120,000 pages (Continuous) Ozone Filter (Bundle with 120,000 pages - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 278
Service-Replaceable Item Fuser unit Media feed roller Average Life Expectancy 150,000 pages (Continuous) 300,000 pages 264 Technical Specifications - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 279
for energy efficiency. What is an ENERGY STAR product? An ENERGY STAR product has a special feature that allows it to automatically switch to a "low-power mode" after a period of inactivity. An ENERGY STAR product uses energy more efficiently, saves you money on utility bills and helps protect the - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 280
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238 Hard disk Kit 232 Lower feeder unit 241 Staple Finisher 246 Antistatic protection 228 C Camera direct 96 CompactFlash 235 Configuration menu 34 Consumables Backup battery 160 Ozone filter 153 Print unit 141 Staple 163 Index Toner cartridge 134 Transfer belt unit 154 Transfer roller 150 Waste - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 282
Relay Unit 195 Staple Finisher 196 Staples 199 Transfer roller 193 Tray 1 193 Tray 2 window 32 Messages 216 Misfeed problems 201 Clearing 181 Media path 180 Preventing 179 O Output tray 129 P Plain paper 101 Postcards 106 Preventing media misfeeds 179 Print quality 210 Printer Parts 4 Printer driver - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 283
T Thick stock 103 Transparencies 107 Troubleshooting 177 Index 269 - HP 5550 | User Guide - Page 284
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User’s Guide
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