HP Color LaserJet 4550, Color LaserJet 4550DN, Color LaserJet 4550HDN, Color LaserJet 4550N Getting Started Guide

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getting started guide

HP Color LaserJet 4550, 4550N, 4550DN, 4550HDN Printer

Getting Started Guide ________

Publication number C7085-90948

First Edition, January, 2002

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer.

Configurations

This printer is available in four configurations, as described below. An optional printer cabinet is also available.

HP Color LaserJet 4550

The HP Color LaserJet 4550 is the base model. It comes standard with64MBRAM.

HP Color LaserJet 4550N

The HP Color LaserJet 4550N comes standard with 64 MB RAM and an HP JetDirect 610N print server EIO network card for connecting to anetwork.

HP Color LaserJet 4550DN

The HP Color LaserJet 4550DN comes standard with 128 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect 610N print server EIO network card for connecting to a network, a duplex printing accessory, and a 500-sheet paper feeder.

HP Color LaserJet 4550HDN

The HP Color LaserJet 4550HDN comes standard with 128 MB RAM, an HP JetDirect 610N print server EIO network card for connecting to a network, a duplex printing accessory, a 500-sheet paper feeder, and aharddisk.

Printer cabinet

An HP Color LaserJet 4550 series printer cabinet is available for purchase (product number C4235A).

WWW To order printer accessory products, go to the HP website at

U.S. – http://www.hp.com/go/supplies or Worldwide – http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html.

Introduction – 3

Installation checklist

This guide will help you set up and configure your new color printer. Each task below includes easy-to-follow instructions.

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Task1 Preparealocationfortheprinter .................. 8

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Task2 Unpacktheprinter............................. 10

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Task3 Installthepowercord .......................... 17

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Task4 Loadmediaintothetrays ....................... 19

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Task 5 Set up the printer control panel (optional)* . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Task6 Installthetonercartridges ...................... 30

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Task7 Installtheimagingdrum........................ 33

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Task8 SetPowerSaveandtestprinteroperation........... 34

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Task 9 Connect the printer to the network (optional)* . . . . . . . 36

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Task 10 Lock the printer control panel (optional)* . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Task11 Connectaparallelcable(optional)* .............. 39

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Task 12 Printing with the HP Fast InfraRed Receiver

(optional)*..........................................42

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Task13 Preparetoinstallthesoftware .................. 43

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Task 14 Software installation for individual users with

IBM-compatiblecomputers.............................44

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Task 15 Software installation for network administrators . . . . . 46

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Task16 SoftwareinstallationforMacintoshusers.......... 49

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Task 17 Configure the printer on the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Task 18 Distribute the software to network clients (optional)* . 52

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Task 19 Install the software for network clients (optional)*. . . . .53

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Task20 Connecttotheprinter......................... 55

*You do not need to complete these steps if you do not use these features.

For information on solving problems or obtaining additional software, see the following pages:

Troubleshootingchecklist ............................. 56

Communicating with an optional HP JetDirect Print Server . . . 58

Supportinformation.................................. 60

4 – Installation checklist

Where to look for more information . . .

Several references are available for use with this printer. For additional copies of the guides below, contact HP Parts Direct Ordering at (800) 227-8164 (U.S.) or contact your HP-authorized dealer.

WWW Additional information and select manuals are available at

http://www.hp.com/support/lj4550.

Settinguptheprinter

Getting Started Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the printer.

Using the printer

Online User Guide

Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available on the CD-ROM that came with the printer. If you would like a hard copy, print the user guide using your printer.

Where to look for more information . . . – 5

Online Help

Information on printer options that are available from within printer drivers. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver.

HP JetDirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide*

Step-by-step instructions for configuring the HP JetDirect print server.

*Accompanies printers that include an HP JetDirect print server (network card).

WWW You can now register yourself as an HP Color LaserJet printer user

on the HP Web Registration site at:

http://www.hp.com/go/ColorLaserPrinter_register.

6 – Where to look for more information . . .

Where’s the user guide?

The user guide for this printer is supplied in online format for viewing on your computer screen using Adobe guide and Adobe Acrobat Reader are available on the CD-ROM.

Note Adobe Acrobat Reader is only available for English on the CD-ROM.

Go to http://www.adobe.com for the latest versions and additional languages.

Screen view of the online user guide in Acrobat Reader

Acrobat®Reader. The user

For help on using the online user guide, click on a link in the bookmark column ( [1] ). Or see page 2 of the user guide for links to other information.

WWW For more information on buying various types of media to use with this

printergotoU.S.– http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies or Worldwide – http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html.

Where’s the user guide? – 7

Task 1 Prepare a location for the printer

8 – Task 1

Printer location

1 Top view of the printer

2 Side view of the printer

Location requirements

The printer requires the following type of location:

● a sturdy, level surface (do not tilt the printer more than 2°)that is

large enough to accommodate all four corners of the printer

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space around the printer, as shown in the figure on page 8.

Note The printer shown in the figure has the optional 500-sheet paperfeeder

and the optional duplex printing accessory installed. Prepare your location for the HP Color LaserJet 4550 series printer according to the optional accessories you will be installing.

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a well-ventilated room with no abrupt changes in temperature or humidity

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room temperature 15 to 28° C(59to83° F)

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relative humidity 10% to 70%

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no exposure to chemicals or direct sunlight

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line voltage and frequency not varying more than ±10% from the value stated on the printer nameplate (located on the back of the printer)

CAUTION The prepared location must be level (not more than a 2° angle), able

to support up to 77 kg (169 lb), and must support all four corners of the printer, duplex printing accessory, or 500-sheet paper feeder.

Task 1 – 9

Task 2 Unpack the printer

Package contents

The following items are included in the printer box:

1 Printer

• HP JetDirect print server (4550N, 4550DN, and 4550HDN only)

• Hard disk (4550HDN only)

2 Optional Duplex Printing Accessory (4550DN and 4550HDN

only)

3 Optional Tray 3 (500-sheet paper feeder for the 4550DN and

4550HDN only)

4 Getting started guide

5 Four toner cartridges: black (K), magenta (M), cyan (C), and

yellow (Y)

6 Software CD-ROM: includes printer drivers and software, the

online user guide, and the HP JetDirect Print Server

Administrator’s Guide

10 – Task 2

7 Power cord

8 Control panel overlay (for non-English language users)

9 Imaging drum

10 Parallel cable (base model only)

Task 2 – 11

Assembling the printer hardware

The following pages provide detailed instructions for installing the printer and the optional accessories:

● “Installing the optional 500-sheet paper feeder” on page 13

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“Installing the optional duplex printing accessory” on page 14

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“Installing the printer” on page 15

WARNING! This printer weighs approximately 57 kg (125 lb). When Tray 3 and the

duplex printing accessory are installed, the printer weighs 77 kg (169 lb). Take all necessary precautions to move it. Whenever possible, use professional handlers or material handlers to move the printer.

CAUTION The prepared location must be level (not more than a 2° angle), able

to support up to 77 kg (169 lb), and must support all four corners of the printer, duplex printing accessory, or 500-sheet paper feeder.

Note Save all of the packing materials in case you need to repack and

transport the printer at a later date.

12 – Task 2

Installing the optional 500-sheet paper feeder

1 Using safe lifting techniques, remove

the optional 500-sheet paper feeder from the box.

2 Place the optional 500-sheet paper

feeder in the prepared location that is suitable for installing the printer.

Task 2 – 13

Installing the optional duplex printing accessory

1 Using safe lifting techniques, remove

the optional duplex printing accessory from the box.

Note

For easier assembly during placement,

line up the outside, beveled edges of the optional 500-sheet paper tray, the optional duplex printing accessory, and the printer.

2 If you have the optional 500-sheet

paper feeder installed, use the guide pins on the optional 500-sheet paper feeder to align the optional duplex printing accessory.

CAUTION

Avoid bending the guide pins while lowering the duplex printing accessory.

14 – Task 2

3 Gently lower the optional duplex

printing accessory onto the optional 500-sheet feeder, or onto the prepared surface.

Installing the printer

Due to the weight of the printer, carrying distance should be minimized for additional safety. Use of a stable cart is advisable.

1 Using safe lifting techniques, remove

the printer from the box. The printer weighs approximately 57 kg (125 lb).

CAUTION

When removing the printer from the box, make sure you lift the printer using the hand holds located on each side of the printer. Lifting the printer from the front and rear could seriously damage the printer.

2 If the optional duplex printing

accessory or optional 500-sheet paper feeder is installed, use the guide pins on either accessory to align the printer.

CAUTION

Avoid bending the guide pins while lowering the printer.

3 If no optional accessories are

installed, place the printer in the prepared location. If the optional duplex printing accessory or the optional 500-sheet paper feeder are installed, gently lower the printer onto the accessory.

Task 2 – 15

4 Remove the protective film from the

printer control panel.

5 Remove all external packing tape

from the printer, Tray 3, and the optional duplex printing accessory.

Note

Make sure you remove the tape from the

back of the printer.

6 Open the middle front drawer and

remove the packing tape. Then close the drawer.

16 – Task 2

Task 3 Install the power cord

1 Locate the power cord that shipped

with the printer.

2 Locate the standby button (power

switch) on the front of the printer.

3 The standby button has two

positions: in (power on) and out (standby mode—the fans remain on). Make sure that the standby button is out (standby mode).

4 Insert the power cord into the power

receptacle on the back side of the printer. – OR –

5 If you are installing an optional

duplex printing accessory, insert the power cord into the power receptacle on the back side of the optional duplex printing accessory.

Task 3 – 17

6 Insert the short optional duplex

printing accessory power cord on the back of the optional duplex printing accessory into the power receptacle on the back side of the printer.

7 Connect the power cord to a

grounded power outlet.

18 – Task 3

Task 4 Load media into the trays

Front view

The printer has the following trays:

1 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) with extending paper support

2 Tray 2 (250-sheet tray)

3 Optional Tray 3 (500-sheet tray)

Task 4 – 19

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