HP (Hewlett-Packard) 8550MFP User Manual

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8550MFP

System Ready Reference Guide

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System Ready Reference Guide

HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP

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Publication number C7835-90901

First edition, 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.

Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in connection with the furnishing or use of this information.

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Contents

Overview Section

Loading media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Media specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading the input trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configuring the media type in the printer 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Copying Section

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Copy module control panel features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Touch panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Control panel menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Making copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

How to make simple copies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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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

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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

• Legal

• Ledger

• A5

• A4

• A3

• Minimum (custom sizes): 99 by 190.5 mm (3.9 in by 7.5 in)

• Maximum (custom sizes): 305 by 470 mm (12 by 18.5 in)

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Media weight

• Tray 1: 60 to 216 g/m2 (16 to 58 lb)

• Other input trays: 60 to 105 g/m

For complete information on media specifications for this product, see the

HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN,

8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

Note

Use Tray 1 (the stack bypass or multipurpose tray) whenever you are copying rotated media. Rotated media are originals that are loaded short-edge first on the glass or in the optional automatic document feeder (ADF). Media must be loaded in Tray 1

short edge first

for rotated copying.

(16 to 28 lb)

on CD-ROM.

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Loading the input trays

To load the input trays, first adjust the media-width guides and then load the media. When you have finished 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

LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

CAUTION

To avoid media jams, never add or remove media while the printer unit is printing. Never overload an input tray.

on CD-ROM.

HP Color

Overview

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Loading media into Tray 1 (the multipurpose or stack bypass tray)

Open Tray 1. (Use the tray extension if the media is longer

than the tray.) Slide the media-width guides to the size that matches the

media. Place the media in the tray and slide it into the printer unit

until the leading edge rests lightly against the printer unit. Configure the media type and size in the

in the printer unit control panel (see instructions

beginning on page 13 or see the

8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

PAPER HANDLING

HP Color LaserJet 8550,

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Note

Filling the tray abov e the media-fill mark may cause paper jams.

The default mode for Tray 1 is Cassette Cassette mode, the printer unit will pull media from this tray if the appropriate media is found. Other modes for Tray 1 are

MANUAL

Configure Tray 1 in the unit control panel. For more information on configuring the T ra y 1 mode, see the

and

FIRST

PAPER HANDLING MENU

HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN,

8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

When Tray 1 is in

on the printer

on CD-ROM.

Loading media into Trays 2 and 3

Open Tray 2 or Tray 3.

To load media that are a different size from the media previously loaded in the tray, move the two media-width guides to the correct positions.

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3 Load media up to the media-fill marks. Five hundred

sheets of 75 g/m

(20 lb) bond media will fit into either tray.

Note

Filling the tray abov e 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).

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Loading media into the optional 1,000-sheet side input tray (Tray 4)

Lift the tray cover.

Adjust the left and right media-width guides as necessary.

Place the media into the tray.

Note

Always bend the stack of paper before placing it into the tray, as shown above . Doing so will help prevent misfeeds or paper jams. Never fan a stack of paper before placing it into the tray.

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Note

Filling the tray abov e the media-fill mark may cause paper jams.

4 Close the cover.

5 The default media size for the optional 1,000-sheet side

input tray is A4. To change the default from A4 to Letter , set the tab on top of the input tray cov er 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 in the window.

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Configuring the media type in the printer unit control panel

To configure the input trays

Press M printer unit control panel display.

Press I display.

Note

ENU

TEM

TRAY 1 TYPE =

Press -V display.

Press S appears next to the selection.

Note

Tray 2, Tray 3, and the optional Tray 4 automatically detect the media size. T o configure media siz e for T ra y 1 in Cassette mode, continue with step 5. Otherwise, proceed to step 8.

ALUE

ELECT

PAPER HANDLING MENU

until

TRAY <NUMBER> TYPE =

until

will appear only if Tray 1 is in Cassette mode.

+ until the correct media type appears on the

to save the selection. An asterisk (*)

appears on the

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5 Press I 6 Press -V

until TRAY 1 SIZE = appears on the display.

TEM

+ until the correct media size appears on the

ALUE

display.

7 Press S

to save the selection. An asterisk (*)

ELECT

appears to the right of the selection.

8 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to configure media type in all

trays.

- Or Press G

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.

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Media jams

Removing jammed media

The procedures on the following pages 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.

To clear jams in Tray 1

Remove media from Tray 1.

Gently remove any jammed media.

Load media back into Tray 1 and resume printing. The printer unit may prompt you for the media size and type.

Overview

Note

If the jammed media does not come out easily, see “To clear jams from the lower right door” on page 16.

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To clear jams from the lower right door

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.

Remove any jammed media.

At the left side of the opening, pull the green tab down to

lower the bar, remove any jammed media, and release the tab.

Close the lower right door. If necessary, reposition the

optional 1,000-sheet side input tray.

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To clear jams in Trays 2 and 3

Make sure there is no media jammed in the lower right door.

Open Tray 2 or Tray 3.

Remove any jammed media. You might hav e to remov e the tray by lifting it slightly and pulling it out. Look into the opening to locate the jammed media.

Close the tray(s).

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To clear jams in the optional 1,000-sheet side input tray (Tray 4)

Lift the release handle on the top of the tray.

Pull the tray away from the printer unit to reveal the media

feed slots on the printer unit and on the tray. Remove jammed media from either slot.

Push the tray back against the printer unit until it loc ks into

place.

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Lift the cover and remov e jammed media from the f eed slot in the tray.

Close the cover.

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To clear jams from the fuser area and duplexer

WARNING!

Do not touch the fuser; it might be very hot and could cause burns.

Remove the output tray on the left side of the printer unit.

Open the lower left door.

Gently remove any jammed media from the duplexer, from

the inside of the door, or from between the rollers near the top of the opening.

Press the green tab on the right side of the duplexer and

pull the duplexer out of the printer unit.

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Remove any jammed media from the duple x er b y lifting the green guide. Remov e any media and lower the green guide.

On the left side of the fuser, pull down on the green tab, carefully remove any media, and release the tab.

Note

Repeated jams in the fuser area indicate that the fuser might not be installed properly. Complete steps 7 through 9 if you experience repeated jams in the fuser area; otherwise, proceed to step 10.

Press down the large green lever on the right side of the fuser to ensure that it is in its proper position.

On each side of the fuser, rotate the blue levers down slightly.

Rotate the blue levers back up until they snap into place.

Slide the duplexer back into the printer unit until it clicks into place.

Close the lower left door.

Reinstall the left output tray.

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To clear jams from the transfer drum and registration area

Open the front door, press the white button on the lower

green lever, and swing the lever to the right. Open the upper right door.

Using the handles, gently pull out the transfer drum from

the right side until it stops. From the front of the printer unit, remove any jammed

media. Lift the transfer drum out of the printer unit and remove an y

media wrapped around the drum. Remove jammed media from inside the opening.

If the entire page cannot be removed easily, continue to step 7. Otherwise, continue with step 9.

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In the front of the printer unit, turn the blue knob counterclockwise to feed the jammed media into the printer unit.

From the front of the printer unit, remove the jammed media.

On the right side, align the arrows on the ends of the transfer drum with the matching arrows on the trac ks inside the printer unit.

Push the transfer drum into the printer unit.

Close the upper right door.

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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) lev er

back to the left, making sure it clicks into place.

Note

If the lever does not return to its original position, the transfer drum might not be all the way in the printer unit. Repeat steps 9 and 10.

13 Close the front door.

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T o c lear jams fr om the left output tra y and upper left door

Remove the output tray on the left side of the printer unit.

Slowly remove any jammed media that are visible.

Open the upper left door.

Gently remove any jammed media.

Close the upper left door.

Replace the output tray

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Solving repetitive media jams

If the system continues to jam, try the following:

• Check to see if you are using media that meet the media

specifications detailed in the “Loading Media” section of this manual.

• Make sure that the media are correctly loaded in the input

trays and that all media-width guides are correctly set.

• Make sure that the tray is not overloaded with media.

• Do not use media that is torn, worn, or irregular.

• Turn over the stack of media in the tray.

• Print heavy media from Tray 1.

For more information on solving repetitive jams, see the

HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

continues to jam, contact your reseller or a local authorized HP service provider.

on CD-ROM. If the printer unit

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Printing Section

Common messages

Printer unit control panel messages

The following messages are common printer 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

system administrator.

Note

For easy reference , the numeric messages are listed first, and the remaining messages are listed alphabetically.

Printer unit control panel messages

Control panel message Recommended action

41.3 UNEXPECTED PAPER SIZE LOAD TRAY 1 <TYPE> <SIZE>

41.5 UNEXPECTED PAPER TYPE LOAD TRAY <X> <TYPE> <SIZE>

CLEAR DUPLEX JAM LOWER LEFT DOOR

on CD-ROM, or contact the

Load the correct size of media in Tray 1 or reconfigure Tray 1 for the media size it contains.

Open and close the front door of the printer unit to remove the media. Verify that the printer unit control panel is configured correctly and that the correct media is loaded in the input tray.

See “Removing jammed media” on page 15.

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Printer unit control panel messages (continued)

Control panel message Recommended action

CLEAR 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 <TYPE> <SIZE>

CLEARING PAPER FROM PRINTER

CLOSE <LOCATION> DOOR

DRUM ERROR REPLACE DRUM KIT

DRUM LIFE LOW REPLACE DRUM KIT

DRUM LIFE OUT REPLACE DRUM KIT

DUPLEX ERROR CHECK DUPLEXER

FACE UP OUTPUT BIN FULL

See “Removing jammed media” on page 15.

See “Removing jammed media” on page 15. See “Removing jammed media” on page 15.

No action is required.

Close the door indicated in the message.

Printing cannot continue until the drum kit has been replaced.

Although printing can continue, the drum kit should be replaced for optimum printer unit operation.

Printing cannot continue until the drum kit has been replaced.

Remove the duplexer. Check for and remove any jammed media from the duplexer and reinstall the duplexer.

Remove all media from the left output tray.

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Printer unit control panel messages (continued)

Control panel message Recommended action

FUSER LIFE LOW REPLACE KIT

FUSER LIFE OUT REPLACE KIT

INPUT DEVICE PAPER PATH OPEN

INSTALL <COLOR> TONER

INSTALL FUSER LOWER LEFT DOOR

INSTALL IMAGING DRUM OPEN FRONT DOOR

INSTALLTRANSFER DRUM OPEN RIGHT DOOR

LOCK TONER LEVER

MANUALLY FEED <TYPE> <SIZE>

OFFLINE

POWERSAVE ON

PROCESSING COPY <X> OF <Y>

PROCESSING JOB

TONER LOW REPLACE <COLOR>

Although printing can continue, the fuser should be replaced for optimum printer unit operation.

Replace the fuser kit and reset the fuser counter before attempting to print.

Close the media transfer door.

Insert the cartridge or make sure the installed cartridge is fully seated in the printer unit.

Install the fuser and verify that it is properly seated in the printer unit before attempting to print.

Install the imaging drum before attempting to print.

Install the transfer drum before attempting to print.

Open the front door of the printer unit, open the clear door, swing the blue lever to the left to lock it. Close the clear door and the front door.

Load the correct type and size media into Tray 1.

Press GO to bring the printer unit online. Clear this message by pressing any key or by

sending a print job to the printer unit. No action is required.

No action is required. Although printing can continue, the toner

cartridge should be replaced for optimum printer unit operation.

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Printer unit control panel messages (continued)

Control panel message Recommended action

TONER OUT REPLACE <COLOR>

TOP OUTPUT BIN FULL

TRANSFER KIT LOW REPLACE KIT

TRANSFER KIT OUT REPLACE KIT

TRAY 1 CONTAINS UNKNOWN MEDIA

TRAY 1 LOAD <TYPE> <SIZE>

TRAY X EMPTY <TYPE> <SIZE>

TRAY X LOAD <TYPE> <SIZE> CHECK CONTROL PANEL SETTING

Printing cannot continue until the specified toner cartridge has been replaced.

Remove all media from the top output bin.

Although printing can continue, the transfer kit should be replaced for optimum printer unit operation.

Replace the transfer kit and reset the transfer counter before attempting to print.

Configure the media type for Tray 1 or remove the remaining media.

Load the media type and size specified on the display.

Load the media specified on the display, and configure the input tray in the printer unit control panel. Pressing G attempt to print the page on the default size media.

will cause the printer unit to

Note

For more information on the control panel messages and their recommended actions, see the

8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

HP Color LaserJet 8550,

CD-ROM.

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Job retention features

Note

The following printer unit features in this 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

8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer User Guide

for complete instructions on the driver.

Proof and hold feature

The proof and hold feature provides a quick and easy way to print and proof one copy of a job and then print the additional copies.

Printing the remaining copies of a held job

The user can print the remaining copies of a job held on the printer unit’s hard disk from the printer unit control panel.

Press M printer unit control panel display.

Press I the display.

Press -V to be printed.

Press S

Press G

until

ENU

until the job owner and job name appears on

TEM

+ if you want to change the number of copies

ALUE

ELECT

to bring the printer unit online.

HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N,

on CD-ROM

QUICK COPY JOBS MENU

to print the remaining copies of the print job.

appears on the

Printing

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Stored job feature

The user can download a print job to the printer unit’s hard disk without printing it. The user can then print the job at any time through the printer unit control panel. For example, a user may want to download a personnel f orm, calendar , 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 M

appears.

2 Press I 3 Press S 4 Press -V 5 Press S

repeatedly until QUICK COPY JOBS MENU

ENU

until the desired job name appears.

TEM

to select the job name. COPIES=1 appears.

ELECT

+ until the desired number of copies appears.

ALUE

to print the job.

ELECT

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Private job feature

The private printing feature lets a user specify that a job is not printed until that user releases it using a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) through the printer 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 four-digit PIN.

Releasing a private job

The user can print a private job from the printer unit control panel.

Press M appears.

Press I

Press S

Press -V then press S Repeat this step to change the remaining three numbers of the PIN.

Press -V

Press S

repeatedly until

ENU

until the desired job name appears.

TEM

PIN:0000

ELECT

+ to change the first number of the PIN, and

ALUE

. An * appears in place of the number.

ELECT

COPIES=1

ALUE

ELECT

appears.

+ until the desired number of copies appears.

to print the job.

Private Job

option and type a

QUICK COPY JOBS MENU

appears.

Printing

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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 printer unit’s hard disk from the printer unit control panel.

1 Press M 2 Press I 3 Press S 4 Press - V

appears.

5 Press S

until QUICK COPY JOBS MENU appears.

ENU

until the desired job name appears.

TEM

ELECT

+ until the desired number of copies

ALUE

to print the job.

ELECT

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Copying Section

Introduction

This section explains the various f eatures and functions of the HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP copy module. Topics include:

• Copy module control panel features

• Making copies

• How to access additional information

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Copy module control panel features

1 Touch panel display

COPY key Press to switch to the copy f eature or to

SYSTEM key Press to display system and printer

Adjust the copy module’s features using the touch panel display.

take the copy module out of Energy saver mode.

unit information on the touch panel display.

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4 Status lights

5 Display contrast dial

key Press to return the copy module to its

ESET

key Press to display explanations of the

ELP

DMINISTRATION

UNCTIONS

NTERRUPT

COPY JOB

key

These four lights use colors and blinking patterns to indicate the status of the system.

Turn to adjust the contrast on the touch panel display.

default setting (Default mode).

system keys and features. Press to select or cancel out of the

Administration Functions (also called Additional Functions).

Press to interrupt the current copy job to copy a job that has a higher priority.

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1 Numerical key pad

LEAR NUMERIC

key

VALUE

(identification) key

Press to enter the desired number of copies or to enter other numerical values when setting a copy mode.

Press to reset the copy quantity to one, or to clear the last numeric value that was entered while setting a copy mode.

Enter an identification number, then press ID to access the system. Return the system to a locked mode by pressing ID when the job is complete.

Note

The ID key is used only when identification numbers are assigned to departments or users. Identification numbers are assigned in the Administration (Additional) Functions setting.

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ACS (Automatic Color

Selection) key

ULL COLOR

key Press to select the Black Monochrome

LACK

NERGY SAVER

key

TOP

TART

Press to allow the system to automatically select between the Black Monochrome and Full Color modes.

key Press to select the Full Color mode

key Press to cancel a copy job.

key Press to begin making copies.

(copies are made in black, cyan, magenta, and yellow).

mode. Press to select the Energy sav er mode

and reduce energy consumption. Press the key again to cancel the Energ y saver mode. (This mode is similar to the Pow erSave mode on the printer unit.)

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Touch panel display

1 6

2 3

135

8 7

11 12

Note

This screen appears when all optional accessories are installed. This screen will differ depending on the optional accessories installed on your system.

1 Message display

2 Copy ratio display 3 Reduce, Direct,

Enlarge

4Zoom

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 or to perform a direct copy (resets the copy module to 1:1 copying).

Press to enlarge or reduce images in 1% increments.

Displays the remaining quantity of media in the selected tray.

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6 Media size display

7 Paper select

8 Copy quantity

indicator

9 Exposure control

10 Two-sided copying

(duplexing)

11 Original type

12 Special Features

13 Setting confirmation

Displays the media size in the selected tray.

Press to select automatic Paper Selection or a specific tray.

Displays the number of copies to be made.

Press the left-facing arrow (왗) for lighter copies or press the right-facing arrow (왘) for darker copies. Press A (automatic) to select automatic exposure control.

Press to select or cancel duplexing. (See page 49 for more information.)

Press to select the setting most suitable for the type of original to be copied: text, photograph, or map.

Press to display the Special Features screen on the touch panel display. Use the Special Features mode to select the desired copy image quality or the desired layout settings.

Press to check and confirm the selected programmed job settings. This button is only visible when job settings have been programmed.

Copying

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Control panel menu map

2 3

1Menu 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 copy module.)

A green light indicates that the copy module is turned on.

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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 these copy module tasks and features:

• How to make simple copies

• Making copies on the glass

• Making copies with the ADF

• How to copy the entire image from an original onto the

available media

• Enlarging or reducing copies

• Making full-page copies

• How to make double-sided copies

• Single-sided originals to double-sided copies

• Double-sided originals to single-sided copies

• Double-sided originals to double-sided copies

• How to make copies from a book or magazine

• Facing pages (book style) to double-sided copies

• Facing pages (book style) to single-sided copies (this feature is also called two-page separation)

• Book frame erase

• Second-side elimination

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• How to enhance the image quality

• One-touch color adjustment

• Using the original-type feature

Other features

Numerous other features are available on the copy module. See the

Guide

and instructions for using them. Some of the additional special copying features include:

• Shift: Create margins or move images to different parts of

• Sharpness: Vary the clarity of the original images to

• Image creation: Create repeated images, negatives,

• Color adjustment: Manually adjust the color tones, select

• Mode memory: Store or recall copying jobs by assigning

• Security: Create user identification numbers and

HP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Copy Module User

on CD-ROM for detailed descriptions of these features

the page.

produce copies with an artistic flair.

mirror images, or slanted images.

pre-set color settings (tranquil, vivid, darkened, or lightened), or make single-color copies.

specific features to a display key.

passwords to prevent anyone except designated users from making copies.

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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 that media is loaded into the tray with the short-edge first.

Lift the cover.

Place the original face-down on the glass.

Note

Align the corner of the original with the “arrow” mark in the upper-left corner of the glass.

Lower the cover and press

without changing any

TART

settings on the copy module display panel.

CAUTION

When copying thick items, such as books, do not press down hard on the copy module cov er. Doing so may damage the glass and result in personal injury.

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Making copies with the optional ADF

When you place several originals in the optional ADF and press S copying. Double-sided originals are automatically flipped inside the optional ADF to make copies of both sides.

, they are automatically fed to the glass for

TART

Adjust the media-width guides

on the optional ADF to fit the size of your originals.

Load originals into the ADF tray

face up. Flip up the tray extension on the

optional ADF for copying rotated or long originals (such as Legalsize or A3 paper).

Note

Remember to load rotated media short-edge first into T ray 1 (the stac k bypass or multipurpose tray) when copying from rotated originals or when reducing from A3-, Legal- or Ledger-size media.

Press S

TART

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How to copy the 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).

Place the original on the glass or in the optional ADF. Then press

(reduce) or E (enlarge) on the

touch panel display.

Note

Remember to load rotated media into Tray 1 short-edge first when copying from rotated originals or when reducing from Legal-, A3-, or Ledger-size media.

Select a preset copy ratio, press

DONE

on the touch panel display,

and then press S

TART

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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 sheet and create a copy that does not crop the edge of the original image.

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To copy a full-page image

Place the original on the glass or

in the optional ADF and press

ZOOM on the touch panel display.

Press

ENTIRE IMAGE on the

touch panel display, press on the touch panel display, and then press S

TART

DONE

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How to make double-sided copies

The copy module has several options for using both sides of the originals to make copies on one or both sides of the copies.

All of the following options are available by pressing

TWO-SIDED

instructions on the screen:

• 1→2:

originals.

• 2→2:

original. (Requires optional ADF.)

• 2→1:

original.

on the touch panel display and following the

Make a double-sided copy from single-sided

Make a double-sided copy from a double-sided

Make single-sided copies from a double-sided

Note

For detailed instructions on each double-sided cop ying feature, see the “Common Copying Tasks” chapter in the

LaserJet 8550MFP Copy Module User Guide

HP Color

on CD-ROM.

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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 touch panel display, as described above, you can make a doublesided copy of facing pages in a book. Choose the Book→2-SIDED option.

TWO-SIDED

button on the

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Book to single-sided copying

Use this feature to copy facing pages in a book to two single-sided pages.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the touch panel display.

TWO-PAGE SEPARATION

Press

DONE

Press

TART

and then press

to make copies

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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

Place your original face down on the glass so that its top

edge rests against the back of the glass, away from the control panel. Press

Press

3 4

FRAME ERASE.

Press

BOOK FRAME ERASE, then press OK.

Select the size of your original (i.e. the size of the book when opened), then press

SPECIAL FEATURES

OK.

Note

Select

A/B SIZE to select an ISO original size.

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Specify the width of the center of the book to be erased by using the

Note

Press

and - buttons.

to enter values in millimeters.

when the correct center width has been selected.

DONE

, and then press S

to make copies.

TART

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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.

Place your original on the glass, and then press

(automatic exposure control).

Press

2 3

SPECIAL FEATURES.

Press

IMAGE QUALITY ADJ

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2ND SIDE ELIMINATION

Press

5 6

Press Press

DONE

, and then press S

to make copies.

TART

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How to enhance the image quality

One Touch Color

One Touch Color allows you to quickly and easily apply six commonly used image adjustments to modify the color characteristics of the original.

• Vivid colors: Makes copies with more vivid hues.

• Tranquil colors: Makes copies with subdued hues.

• Lighten image: Makes copies with lighter colors.

Decreases the strength of the color in the low-exposure range while maintaining a good color balance throughout.

• Darken image: Makes copies with darker colors.

Increases the strength of the color 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.

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Using One Touch Color

Place your original on the glass.

2 3

SPECIAL FEATURES

Press

ONE TOUCH COLOR

Press

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4 Select 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 6 Press 7 Press S

OK.

DONE

to make copies.

TART

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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.

Place the original on the glass or in the optional ADF.

Press the original-type icon on the touch panel display.

Select one of the following options:

TEXT/PHOTO/MAP

•

setting for copying originals containing a mixture of text and photo images.

PRINTED IMAGE

•

setting for copying photog raphs printed in a magazine.

PHOTO

: Use this setting for copying a photo printed on photographic paper.

BLACK TEXT

for copying originals that contain only black text without illustrations or photos.

DONE

TART

4 5

•

Press Press S

: Use this

: Use this setting

to make copies.

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For more information

The following sources provide additional inf ormation about the system. Refer to them for procedures and details 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

• Installation guides for the optional accessories

• Printer unit software

• Driver help files

• Copy module touch panel display

on CD-ROM

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HP (Hewlett-Packard) 8550MFP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview Section

Loading media

Media specifications

Loading the input trays

Configuring the media type in the printer unit control panel

Media jams

Removing jammed media

Printing Section

Common messages

Printer unit control panel messages

Job retention features

Proof and hold feature

Stored job feature

Private job feature

Quick copy jobs

Copying Section

Introduction

Copy module control panel features

Touch panel display

Control panel menu map

Making copies

Other features

How to make simple copies

How to copy the entire original onto the available media

How to make double-sided copies

How to make copies from a book or magazine

How to enhance the image quality

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