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ADF errors open during operation 280, 281 ADF switch (MS1) 279 adjust mode ADJ-XY 84, 90 CCD settings 90 DENS settings 85 FEED-ADJ 89, 92 HV-TR 87, 92 IMG-REG settings 85, 90 menus 83 PASCAL 86, 91 adjusters, part numbers 680 adjusting auto gradation 125 automatic document feeder (ADF) height 140 belt motor tension 391 black text density 53 CCD calibration 128 clutch timing 89 CMYK balance 86 CMYK density 85, 109 color area 89 control panel contrast 49 document tray paper sensor (S1) 155 document tray, automatic document feeder (ADF) 146 drive belt tension 338 exposure recalibration 126 feeding power 154 gradation 57 horizontal registration 124 horizontal size plate 145 image start positions 89 lamp, scanning 127 LCD contrast 232 margins 85, 122 MS1 (open/closed switch) 151 open/closed switch 151 original skew 142 original-width-detecting variable resistor (VR1) 157 power, feeding 154 registration sensor (S3) 155 sensors 155 separation belt pressure 152 sharpness 121 sheet-to-sheet distance 115 sheet-to-sheet gap 149 stop position 115 stopper plate solenoid 423 tension, belt motor 391 tension, drive belt 338 text quality 84 transfer bias 87 zoom control 56 ADJ-X/Y (image start position) troubleshooting 466 ADJ-XY (image start position) settings 84, 90 administrative functions key 61 administrative menus 52 AE mode menus 84 settings 204 alarm sound 53 ALARM-1 menu 69 algorithms, copy 51 alphabetical list, part numbers 680 aluminum white plate 99 ammonium gas, avoiding 462 analog image processor diagrams 588 operations 203 part numbers 588 anti-counterfeit function overview 231 troubleshooting 480 anti-reflecting plate, mounting 358 anti-see-through mode 213 AP-IP PCB functions 206 removing 372 replacing 134 application notes HP Driver Distribution Center 44 HP FIRST 43 applying lubricants 174 arching, during paper feed 258 arms, part numbers 680 ASAP (Automated Support Access Program) 42 Asia Pacific Customer Care Centers 46 assembling printer 332 assembly diagrams automatic document feeder (ADF) 605 belt drive motor 634 control panel 572, 584 copy module 561 copyboard cover 574 deck controller PCB 668 DF 608 document tray (ADF) 612 electrical tray, copy module 578 high-capacity input (HCI) 652 lifter drive 663 mirrors 576 paper pick-up (HCI) 664, 666 paper separation 642 power cord, copy module 570 RF 616 right paper delivery 630 separation roller 640 712 Index EN

Section	Page
Contents	5
Figures	7
Tables	19
Product information	23
Introduction	25
Copy module	25
Features	25
Specifications	26
Overview	28
Automatic document feeder (ADF)	30
Features	30
Specifications	31
Overview	32
Side high-capacity input (side HCI)	34
Features	34
Specifications	34
Overview	35
Model and serial numbers	37
Safety and regulatory information	37
Declaration of conformity	37
FCC regulations	38
Service approach	39
Service approach overview	41
Parts and supplies	41
Ordering	42
Obtaining related documentation and software	42
Ordering consumables	43
Ordering FRUs	43
Parts exchange program	43
Technical assistance	44
List Server	44
HP ASAP	44
HP FIRST	45
Dealer Response Line	46
HP Software Distribution Center	46
HP Direct	46
Customer Support Sales Center	46
Parts identification	46
Customer Information Centers	46
HP Customer Care Centers (CCC)	47
Warranty	48
Operational overview	49
Control panel	51
Copy module functionality	53
User mode	54
Automatic gradation adjustment	59
Cold reset	59
Original-set indicator (ADF)	60
Warnings and actions	60
Self-diagnostic messages	61
Service mode	62
Overview	62
Navigating service mode screens	65
Copier, display mode (DISPLAY)	67
Copier, I/O mode (I/O)	79
Copier, adjust mode (ADJUST)	85
Copier, run/check mode (FUNCTION)	95
Copier, machine settings (OPTION) mode	100
Copier, test print mode (TEST)	110
Copier, counter mode	113
Feeder	116
Adjustments and maintenance	119
Overview	121
MFP print engine adjustments	121
Parts unique to the HP LaserJet 8550MFP print engine	121
Adjustments unique to the HP LaserJet 8550MFP print engine	122
Copy module adjustments	123
End-user adjustments	123
Mechanical and electrical adjustments	124
Required adjustments when replacing parts or upgrading	131
Upgrading and localizing the copy module firmware	137
ADF adjustments	142
Mechanical adjustments	143
Electrical adjustments	157
Replacing the DADF controller PCB	160
Side HCI adjustments	161
Gap between the printer and the side HCI	161
Base plate position	162
Paper-size change (A4 or letter)	163
Periodically replaced parts	165
Cleaning	166
Cleaning by an end-user	166
Cleaning by service technicians	166
Solvents	166
Cleaning parts on the copy module	167
Cleaning ADF parts	169
Cleaning side HCI parts	175
Lubricating	176
Theory of operation	177
Introduction	179
Notes on the power switch	179
Copy module	180
Functional construction	180
Outline of electrical circuitry	181
Inputs to and outputs from the major PCBs	182
Basic sequence of operations	185
Sequence of operations during copying	187
Copy module exposure system	190
Scanner home position sensor and operation	192
Scanner motor	193
Controlling the scanning lamp	195
Identifying the size of originals when copying from the glass	199
Copy module image processing system	202
CCD	203
CCD driver	204
AP-IP (analog image processing) PCB	205
Digital image processing	208
Control panel	234
Fan	236
Power supply	237
ADF	246
ADF electrical circuitry	246
Communication with the copy module	247
Inputs and outputs to the DADF controller PCB	248
Basic operation	251
Functional overview	252
Picking up originals	258
Reversal operation	263
Reduced page composition	265
Delivery operation	268
Detecting originals	271
Controlling the pick-up motor	277
Controlling the belt motor	279
Detecting jams	281
Improper placement of originals	284
Power supply	287
Motors, solenoids, and sensors	288
PCBs	289
Indicator PCB	290
General timing charts	290
Side HCI	306
Pick-up feed system	309
Power supply	316
Sensors	317
Solenoids and motors	318
PCBs	319
List of variable resistors (VR), LEDs, check pins by PCB	320
Input and output signals to the deck controller PCB	323
General circuit diagram	326
Removal and replacement	329
Required tools	333
Repair notices	334
Copy module	335
Identifying the external covers	335
Removing the lower front cover	336
Removing the upper right cover	336
Removing the upper rear cover	337
Removing the upper left cover	337
Removing the rear cover	338
Removing the upper front cover	339
Removing the scanner motor	340
Removing the scanner motor driver PCB	341
Removing DIMMs on the reader controller PCB	342
Removing the control panel	346
Removing the LCD assembly	348
Removing the flexible cable	355
Removing the scanning lamp and scanning lamp heater	359
Removing the standard white plate cover	365
Removing the intensity-detection PCB	366
Removing the lens-mount cover and CCD unit	367
Removing the electrical unit pullout	369
Removing the reader controller PCB	372
Removing the ECO-2 PCB	373
Removing the AP-IP PCB	374
Removing the copy module main power supply PCB (DCP1)	375
Removing the accessories power supply PCB (DCP2)	376
Removing the power supply cooling fan (FM4)	377
Removing the inverter PCB unit	378
Automatic document feeder (ADF)	379
Identifying external covers	379
Removing the ADF	380
Removing the body cover	382
Mounting the original-width detecting volume	385
Removing the pick-up motor unit	387
Removing the ADF motor unit	389
Removing the belt motor	391
Removing the clutch unit	394
Removing the delivery motor	396
Removing the pick-up roller	398
Removing the separation belt unit	400
Removing the feeding roller unit	401
Removing the registration roller	404
Removing the delivery/reversing roller	409
Removing the delivery roller unit (bottom pick-up mode)	416
Removing the delivery roller unit (top pick-up mode)	418
Removing the reversing guide	421
Removing the stopper plate solenoid	424
Positioning the paper-retaining plate solenoid (SL2)	426
Positioning the paper-deflecting solenoid (SL3)	428
Removing the stamp solenoid	429
Removing the feeding belt	433
Side HCI	436
Identifying the external covers	436
Removing the upper left cover	437
Removing the front cover	437
Removing the rear cover	438
Removing the upper right cover	438
Removing the pick-up unit	439
Removing the pick-up roller	442
Removing the feed roller and separation roller	443
Removing the lifter wire	444
Removing the lifter motor (M1)	454
Removing the feeder motor (M2)	454
Removing the pick-up motor (M3)	455
Removing the deck controller PCB	455
Removing the power supply PCB	456
Troubleshooting	457
System-to-device troubleshooting	459
Pre-troubleshooting checklist	459
Process of elimination	460
Copy module troubleshooting	462
Overview	462
Necessary adjustments for replaced parts	462
Image fault troubleshooting	464
Image faults	478
Numbered error codes	495
Faults not identified by error codes	521
Using the copy module service mode to test parts	528
ADF troubleshooting	530
Fault isolation	530
Numbered error codes	531
Self-diagnosis	535
Check the output of the DADF controller PCB	536
Side HCI troubleshooting	537
Overview	537
User and service LEDs	538
Sensor and switch tests	540
Test pick-up	541
Faults not identified by error codes	543
Parts and diagrams	549
How to use this chapter	553
Printer parts unique to the HPColor LaserJet 8550MFP	554
Stand	557
Screw/ring kit	557
Stand assembly	558
Copy module	560
Screw/ring kit	560
Belt kit	561
Gear/pulley kit	562
Spring kit	562
Assembly location diagram	563
External covers and panels	564
Internal components	566
Power cord terminal assembly	572
Control panel assembly	574
Copyboard cover assembly	576
Mirror assembly 1	578
Electrical tray assembly	580
Dc power supply PCA	582
APC power supply PCA	584
Noise filter PCA	585
Control panel PCA	586
Control panel CPU PCA	587
Control panel inverter PCA	588
Reader controller PCA	589
Analog image processor PCA	590
Motor driver PCA	591
Inverter PCA	592
Connectors	593
ADF	602
Belt kit	602
Bushing kit	603
Gear/pulley kit	603
Pin kit	604
Screw/ring kit	604
Spring kit	606
Assembly locations	607
Mounting hardware	608
External covers and panels	609
DF assembly	610
Document tray assembly	614
Upper cover assembly	616
RF assembly	618
Right paper delivery assembly	632
Paper feed motor assembly	634
Belt drive motor assembly	636
Upper paper guide assembly	638
Lower paper guide assembly	640
Separation roller assembly	642
Paper separation assembly	644
RDF controller PCA	646
Connectors	647
Side HCI	651
Bushing kit	651
Gear/pulley kit	651
Screw/ring kit	652
Spring kit	653
Assembly locations	654
Mounting hardware	655
External covers and panels	656
Internal components	658
Lifter drive assembly	665
Paper pick-up assembly	666
Deck controller PCA	670
Connectors	671
Numerical parts list	674
Alphabetical parts list	682
Index	713
A	713
B	715
C	716
D	720
E	722
F	722
G	724
H	724
I	725
J	726
K	726
L	726
M	728
N	729
O	729
P	730
Q	733
R	733
S	735
T	739
U	740
V	740
W	740
X	741
Y	741

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Index

ADF errors

open during operation 280, 281

ADF switch (MS1) 279

adjust mode

ADJ-XY 84, 90

CCD settings 90

DENS settings 85

FEED-ADJ 89, 92

HV-TR 87, 92

IMG-REG settings 85, 90

menus 83

PASCAL 86, 91

adjusters, part numbers 680

adjusting

auto gradation 125

automatic document feeder (ADF) height 140

belt motor tension 391

black text density 53

CCD calibration 128

clutch timing 89

CMYK balance 86

CMYK density 85, 109

color area 89

control panel contrast 49

document tray paper sensor (S1) 155

document tray, automatic document feeder (ADF)

146

drive belt tension 338

exposure recalibration 126

feeding power 154

gradation 57

horizontal registration 124

horizontal size plate 145

image start positions 89

lamp, scanning 127

LCD contrast 232

margins 85, 122

MS1 (open/closed switch) 151

open/closed switch 151

original skew 142

original-width-detecting variable resistor (VR1)

157

power, feeding 154

registration sensor (S3) 155

sensors 155

separation belt pressure 152

sharpness 121

sheet-to-sheet distance 115

sheet-to-sheet gap 149

stop position 115

stopper plate solenoid 423

tension, belt motor 391

tension, drive belt 338

text quality 84

transfer bias 87

zoom control 56

ADJ-X/Y (image start position)

troubleshooting 466

ADJ-XY (image start position)

settings 84, 90

administrative functions key 61

administrative menus 52

AE mode

menus 84

settings 204

alarm sound 53

ALARM-1 menu 69

algorithms, copy 51

alphabetical list, part numbers 680

aluminum white plate 99

ammonium gas, avoiding 462

analog image processor

diagrams 588

operations 203

part numbers 588

anti-counterfeit function

overview 231

troubleshooting 480

anti-reflecting plate, mounting 358

anti-see-through mode 213

AP-IP PCB

functions 206

removing 372

replacing 134

application notes

HP Driver Distribution Center 44

HP FIRST 43

applying lubricants 174

arching, during paper feed 258

arms, part numbers 680

ASAP (Automated Support Access Program) 42

Asia Pacific Customer Care Centers 46

assembling printer 332

assembly diagrams

automatic document feeder (ADF) 605

belt drive motor 634

control panel 572, 584

copy module 561

copyboard cover 574

deck controller PCB 668

DF 608

document tray (ADF) 612

electrical tray, copy module 578

high-capacity input (HCI) 652

lifter drive 663

mirrors 576

paper pick-up (HCI) 664, 666

paper separation 642

power cord, copy module 570

RF 616

right paper delivery 630

separation roller 640