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8550MFP System Ready Reference Guide English - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 2
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System Ready Reference Guide HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 4
, April 2000 Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 5
unit control panel 13 Media jams 15 Removing jammed media 15 Printing Section Common messages 27 Printer unit control panel messages 27 Job retention features 31 Proof and hold feature 31 Stored job feature 32 Private job feature 33 Quick copy jobs - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 6
How to copy the entire original onto the available media 47 How to make double-sided copies 49 How to make copies from a book or magazine 50 How to enhance the image quality 56 For more information 60 4 Contents EN - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 7
Overview Section Loading media Media specifications The following types and sizes of media can be used in the HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP system. Media types • paper • pre-punched media • transparencies (0.1 to 0.13 mm or 4 to 5 mils thick) • envelopes • labels Media sizes • Executive • Letter • - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 8
trays: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) For complete information on media specifications for this product, see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM. Note Use Tray 1 (the stack bypass or multipurpose tray) whenever you are copying rotated media. Rotated - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 9
loading the media, configure the input tray in the printer unit control panel. For complete instructions on loading and configuring input trays and the media that can be used, see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM. CAUTION To avoid media jams - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 10
the leading edge rests lightly against the printer unit. 4 Configure the media type and size in the PAPER HANDLING MENU in the printer unit control panel (see instructions beginning on page 13 or see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide). 8 Loading media EN - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 11
is found. Other modes for Tray 1 are MANUAL and FIRST. Configure Tray 1 in the PAPER HANDLING MENU on the printer unit control panel. For more information on configuring the Tray 1 mode, see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM. Loading media into - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 12
) bond media will fit into either tray. Note Filling the tray above the media-fill mark may cause paper jams. 4 Push the tray into the printer unit. 5 Configure the media type in the PAPER HANDLING MENU in the printer unit control panel (see instructions beginning on page 13). 10 Loading media EN - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 13
Loading media into the optional 1,000-sheet side input tray (Tray 4) Overview 1 Lift the tray cover. 2 Adjust the left and right media-width guides as necessary. 3 Place the media into the tray. Note Always bend the stack of paper before placing it into the tray, as shown above. Doing - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 14
tab on top of the input tray cover to read LTR. This must be done before the side input tray is pushed back against the printer unit. Slide the tab out towards the back of the side input tray, rotate it, and then slide it back in so that LTR appears - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 15
unit control panel To configure the input trays 1 Press MENU until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer unit control panel display. 2 Press ITEM until TRAY TYPE = appears on the display. Note TRAY 1 TYPE = will appear only if Tray 1 is in Cassette - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 16
to configure media type in all trays. - Or Press GO to bring the printer unit online. For more information about First and Cassette modes for Tray 1 and about input tray configuration, see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM. 14 Loading media EN - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 17
explain how to clear the most commonly occurring jams. After all jammed media have been removed, the system will warm up and resume printing. The printer unit and copy module control panels display messages and graphics that indicate where a jam has occurred and which doors to open to clear the jam - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 18
door 1 Open the lower right door. If you are using the optional 1,000-sheet side input tray, it must first be moved away from the printer unit. 2 Remove any jammed media. 3 At the left side of the opening, pull the green tab down to lower the bar, remove any jammed media - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 19
Overview To clear jams in Trays 2 and 3 1 Make sure there is no media jammed in the lower right door. 2 Open Tray 2 or Tray 3. 3 Remove any jammed media. You might have to remove the tray by lifting it slightly and pulling it out. Look into the opening to locate the jammed media. 4 Close the tray - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 20
the optional 1,000-sheet side input tray (Tray 4) 1 Lift the release handle on the top of the tray. 2 Pull the tray away from the printer unit to reveal the media feed slots on the printer unit and on the tray. 3 Remove jammed media from either slot. 4 Push the tray back against the - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 21
Overview 5 Lift the cover and remove jammed media from the feed slot in the tray. 6 Close the cover. EN Media jams 19 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 22
and duplexer WARNING! Do not touch the fuser; it might be very hot and could cause burns. 1 Remove the output tray on the left side of the printer unit. 2 Open the lower left door. 3 Gently remove any jammed media from the duplexer, from the inside of the door, or from between the - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 23
ensure that it is in its proper position. 8 On each side of the fuser, rotate the blue levers down slightly. 9 Rotate the blue levers back up until they snap into place. 10 Slide the duplexer back into the printer unit until it clicks into place. 11 Close the lower left door. 12 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 24
from the right side until it stops. 4 From the front of the printer unit, remove any jammed media. 5 Lift the transfer drum out of the printer unit and remove any media wrapped around the drum. 6 Remove jammed media from inside the opening. If the entire page cannot be removed easily, continue to - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 25
the jammed media into the printer unit. 8 From the front of the printer unit, remove the jammed media. 9 On the right side, align the arrows on the ends of the transfer drum with the matching arrows on the tracks inside the printer unit. 10 Push the transfer drum into the printer unit. 11 Close the - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 26
Note If the upper right door does not close, the transfer drum might not be all the way in the printer unit. Repeat steps 9 and 10. 12 In the front of the printer unit, swing the lower (green) lever back to the left, making sure it clicks into place. Note If the lever does not - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 27
Overview To clear jams from the left output tray and upper left door 1 Remove the output tray on the left side of the printer unit. 2 Slowly remove any jammed media that are visible. 3 Open the upper left door. 4 Gently remove any jammed media. 5 Close the upper left door. 6 Replace - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 28
of this manual. • Make sure that the media are correctly loaded in the input trays and that all media-width guides are HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM. If the printer unit continues to jam, contact your reseller or a local authorized HP service - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 29
unit control panel messages for conditions that can cause the printer unit to stop working. For a more complete list of messages, see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM, or contact the system administrator. Note For easy reference, the numeric - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 30
FUSER JAM LOWER LEFT DOOR CLEAR INPUT JAM CLEAR OUTPUT JAM UPPER LEFT DOOR CLEAR PAPER JAM CLEAR TRANSFER JAM CLEAR TRAY 4 JAM CLEAR UNEXPECTED PAPER SIZE JAM THEN LOAD TRAY 1 CLEARING PAPER FROM PRINTER CLOSE DOOR DRUM ERROR REPLACE DRUM KIT DRUM LIFE LOW REPLACE DRUM KIT - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 31
DRUM OPEN RIGHT DOOR LOCK TONER LEVER MANUALLY FEED OFFLINE POWERSAVE ON PROCESSING COPY OF PROCESSING JOB TONER LOW REPLACE Although printing can continue, the fuser should be replaced for optimum printer unit operation. Replace the fuser kit and reset the fuser - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 32
panel. Pressing GO will cause the printer unit to attempt to print the page on the default size media. Note For more information on the control panel messages and their recommended actions, see the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM. 30 Common - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 33
manual are all set up and controlled by the driver. The user must select the desired feature at their computer in order for it to be available at the printer unit. Refer to the HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM for complete instructions on the driver - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 34
, time sheet, or accounting form that other users can access and print from the printer unit control panel. Printing a stored job The user can print a job stored on the printer unit's hard disk from the printer unit control panel. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until QUICK COPY JOBS MENU appears. 2 Press - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 35
unit control panel. Specifying a private job The user specifies the PIN in the driver and it is sent to the printer unit as part of the print job. To specify from the driver that a job is private, select the Private Job option and type a four-digit PIN. Releasing a private job The user can print - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 36
Quick copy jobs The quick copy feature prints the requested number of copies of a job and temporarily stores the job on the printer unit's hard disk. Additional copies of the job can be printed using the printer unit control panel. Printing a quick copy job The user can print a job stored on the - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 37
Copying Section Introduction This section explains the various features and functions of the HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP copy module. Topics include: • Copy module control panel features • Making copies • How to access additional information EN Introduction 35 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 38
Press to switch to the copy feature or to take the copy module out of Energy saver mode. 3 SYSTEM key Press to display system and printer unit information on the touch panel display. 36 Copy module control panel features EN - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 39
4 Status lights These four lights use colors and blinking patterns to indicate the status of the system. 5 Display contrast dial Turn to adjust the contrast on the touch panel display. 6 RESET key - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 40
2 1 3 1 Numerical key pad Press to enter the desired number of copies or to enter other numerical values when setting a copy mode. 2 CLEAR NUMERIC Press to reset the copy quantity to one, VALUE key or to clear the last numeric value that was entered while setting a copy mode. 3 ID Enter - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 41
select between the Black Monochrome and Full Color modes. 2 FULL COLOR key Press to select the Full Color mode (copies are made in black, cyan Energy saver mode. (This mode is similar to the PowerSave mode on the printer unit.) 5 STOP key Press to cancel a copy job. 6 START key - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 42
your system. 1 Message display 2 Copy ratio display 3 Reduce, Direct, Enlarge 4 Zoom 5 Media quantity indicator Displays the system status and operator instructions. Displays the copy ratio setting. Press to select the most suitable setting for reducing or enlarging the image using preset ratios - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 43
6 Media size display Displays the media size in the selected tray. 7 Paper select Press to select automatic Paper Selection or a specific tray. 8 Copy quantity indicator Displays the number of copies to be made. 9 Exposure control Press the left-facing arrow (̇) for lighter copies or press - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 44
Control panel menu map 1 2 3 4 1 Menu map 2 Paper clip tray 3 Power button 4 Pilot light Provides brief descriptions and translations of control panel keys. Store removed paper clips here. Press to turn the power on or off. (There is also a power switch, which is located on the right side of the - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 45
Making copies The copy module makes it easy for you to produce multiple copies of almost any printed original. You can copy pages manually, or stack your unbound originals into the optional automatic document feeder (ADF) and let it automatically copy the pages for you. The following pages describe - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 46
the copy module. See the HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Copy Module User Guide on CD-ROM for detailed descriptions of these features and instructions for using them. Some of the additional special copying features include: • Shift: Create margins or move images to different parts of the page. • Sharpness - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 47
How to make simple copies Making copies on the glass You can place individual pages or books directly on the glass to make copies. Keep in mind that if you place the media on the glass horizontally, you must load "rotated" media in Tray 1 (the multipurpose tray or stack bypass). "Rotated" means - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 48
to the glass for copying. Double-sided originals are automatically flipped inside the optional ADF to make copies of both sides. 1 Adjust the media-width guides 1 on the optional ADF to fit the size of your originals. 2 Load originals into the ADF tray face up. 3 Flip up the tray extension on - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 49
entire original onto the available media Reducing or enlarging copies You can enlarge or reduce copies using preset copy ratios, automatic zoom settings, or manual zoom settings (for example, reducing from Ledger [11 x 17 in] to Letter or enlarging from A4 to A3). 1 1 Place the original on the - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 50
Copying a full page You can select the Entire Image mode to copy a full page original without trimming the original. In the Entire Image mode, the copied image is automatically reduced depending on the copy media size and copy image size. Thus, you can take an original image that covers the entire - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 51
-sided original. (Requires optional ADF.) • 2→1: Make single-sided copies from a double-sided original. Note For detailed instructions on each double-sided copying feature, see the "Common Copying Tasks" chapter in the HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Copy Module User Guide on CD-ROM. EN Making copies 49 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 52
How to make copies from a book or magazine The following functions allow you to easily copy facing or individual pages of a book or magazine to create high-quality copies. Book to double-sided copying Using the TWO-SIDED button on the touch panel display, as described above, you can make a - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 53
1 Book to single-sided copying Use this feature to copy facing pages in a book to two single-sided pages. 1 Press SPECIAL FEATURES on the touch panel display. 2 Press TWO-PAGE SEPARATION. 2 Press DONE and then press START to make copies Copying EN Making copies 51 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 54
Book Frame Erase Use Book Frame Erase to remove the dark border, center lines, and contour lines (between pages) from copies of bound documents like books or magazines. To erase shadows from copies 1 Place your original face down on the glass so that its top edge rests against the back of the glass, - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 55
5 Specify the width of the center of the book to be erased by using the + and - buttons. Note Press MM to enter values in millimeters. 6 Press OK when the correct center width has been selected. 7 Press DONE, and then press START to make copies. Copying EN Making copies 53 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 56
Second Side Elimination Use Second Side Elimination mode to keep an image from the back side of a lightweight original from appearing on the copy. 1 Place your original on the glass, and then press A (automatic exposure control). 2 Press SPECIAL FEATURES. 3 Press IMAGE QUALITY ADJ. 54 Making copies - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 57
4 Press 2ND SIDE ELIMINATION. 5 Press OK. 6 Press DONE, and then press START to make copies. Copying EN Making copies 55 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 58
in the low-exposure range while maintaining a good color balance throughout. • Highlight reproduction: Clearly reproduces highlights that normally appear on a copy of the original as white. • Old-fashioned photo image: Makes copies that look like old-fashioned (sepia-tinted) photographs. 56 Making - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 59
Using One Touch Color 1 Place your original on the glass. 2 Press SPECIAL FEATURES. 3 Press ONE TOUCH COLOR. Copying EN Making copies 57 - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 60
the desired image quality. Note Multiple image qualities can be simultaneously selected, with the exception of the following combinations: Vivid Colors and Tranquil Colors Lighten Image and Darken Image Lighten Image or Darken Image and Highlight Reproduction 5 Press OK. 6 Press DONE. 7 Press - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 61
Selecting Original Type You can improve the quality of copies by using Original Type mode to accurately reflect the type of text, photo, or map originals. 2 1 Place the original on the glass or in the optional ADF. 2 Press the original-type icon on the touch panel display. 3 Select - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 62
not covered in this document. • HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Copy Module User Guide on CD-ROM • HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide on CD-ROM • Installation guides for the optional accessories • Printer unit software • Driver help files • Copy module touch panel - HP 8550 | HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Printer - System Ready Reference Guide, C783 - Page 63
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