HP 2550

HP Color LaserJet 2550 series printer
2550L • 2550Ln • 2550n
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Enhance your work documents with HP’s most
affordable color laser printer in a simple-to-use design.
Remarkably affordable
• Experience a printer that’s easy to use and easy on your
budget. With an amazingly low price and low cost-per-
page, this is your one and only printer for everyday black
and white documents and color promotional material.
• Get high performance with cost-effective sharing. Choose
the connection that suits your small business needs.
Directly connect your printer to your computer with
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and 1284-B parallel ports standard on
all models, or share the printer among a small workgroup
with HP Jetdirect network connectivity (standard on
HP Color LaserJet 2550Ln and 2550n printers).
• Take advantage of compatibility. HP PCL 6 and
HP postscript level 3 emulation print drivers offer
consistent, professional results. With support for a variety
of Windows and Macintosh operating systems, fitting the
printer into your existing environment is easy.
Radically simple
• Replace supplies effortlessly. Get easy access to supplies
with a convenient front door. When a print cartridge
needs to be replaced, it automatically cycles to the top
carousel position—you can then quickly and confidently
replace the proper cartridge with one hand.
• Manage and configure printer functions. HP Toolbox
provides one location where you can view and change
printer settings and access self-help information,
troubleshooting tips, and online documentation.
• View supplies information instantly. The easy-to-understand
control panel takes the guesswork out of determining the
status of your supplies. Plus, HP Smart printing technology
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monitors the status of your supplies and provides alert
notifications and ordering information when supplies run
low, allowing you to make proactive ordering decisions.
Impressive results
• Create great-looking documents and images. Print vibrant
color documents and business-quality images with
HP ImageREt 2400 (Resolution Enhancement technology).
HP ImageREt 2400 includes an advanced toner formula
and new HP-engineered fuser technology to provide sharp
text and graphics and consistent color quality over the life
of the printer.
• Reduce time waiting for your documents. Improve business
productivity with speeds of up to 20 pages per minute
(ppm) black and up to 4 ppm color. Instant-on Technology
virtually eliminates printer warm-up time and makes it
possible to print an entire document in the time that it takes
competing printers to warm up.
• Print complex documents gracefully. With a 264 MHz
processor and standard 64 MB RAM, expandable to
192 MB with the industry-standard DIMM slot, the printer
effortlessly processes even the most complex print jobs.
• Depend on flexible media handling. The printer offers
versatile paper-handling options. With a standard
125-sheet multipurpose tray and optional 250-sheet and
500-sheet trays, you can configure the printer to meet your
business needs.
HP printing and imaging systems help you create powerful,
professional communications easily. The printer’s supplies,
accessories, and services are designed to work together and
are invented to meet your business needs.
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Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP printing features.

HP 2550 Specifications

General

Duplex Printing	Manual
Printer Type	Laser
Print Resolution (Black)	600 x 600 dpi
Print Resolution (Color)	600 x 600 dpi
Duty Cycle	Up to 30, 000 pages
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Paper Capacity	Up to 250 sheets
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS

Summary

Remarkably Affordable Printer Features

Ease of Use and Budget-Friendly

Experience a printer that is easy to use and easy on your budget with low cost-per-page for everyday documents.

Cost-Effective Sharing Performance

Get high performance with cost-effective sharing, offering direct USB 2.0 and parallel ports, plus optional network connectivity.

Broad System Compatibility

Benefit from compatibility with various Windows and Macintosh operating systems using HP PCL 6 and HP postscript level 3 emulation.

Radically Simple Printer Operations

Effortless Supply Replacement

Replace supplies effortlessly with easy front access and automatic cartridge cycling for quick, one-handed replacement.

Printer Function Management

Manage and configure printer functions easily via HP Toolbox, offering settings, self-help, and troubleshooting.

Instant Supply Status Viewing

View supply status instantly via an easy-to-understand control panel and HP Smart printing technology alerts.

Impressive Print Results and Performance

High-Quality Document Creation

Create great-looking documents and images with HP ImageREt 2400 technology for vibrant color and sharp text.

Reduced Document Wait Times

Improve productivity with fast print speeds and Instant-on Technology that virtually eliminates warm-up time.

Complex Document Processing

Print complex documents gracefully with a 264 MHz processor and expandable memory up to 192 MB.

Flexible Media Handling Options

Depend on flexible media handling with a standard 125-sheet tray and optional 250- or 500-sheet trays.

Color Communication Benefits

Enhanced Comprehension with Color

Statistics show color improves comprehension, readership, and learning, reflecting a professional image.

Affordable Laser Color Advantage

The HP Color LaserJet 2550 series printer affordably brings high-quality laser color advantages to your business.

High-Quality Color Laser Output

HP ImageREt 2400 Technology

HP ImageREt 2400 color layering technology and new toner ensure great print quality with vibrant appearance.

Optimized Supply and Printer Design

HP supplies and printers are designed together to work together for optimum performance and reliability.

Printer Maintenance and Support

Low Cost of Ownership Features

Real-time status and supplies management features lower total cost of ownership by minimizing printer downtime.

HP Smart Printing Technology

Monitors and adjusts print cartridge characteristics for consistent print quality throughout cartridge life.

Easy Supply Management

Features five easily-replaceable supplies, convenient ordering, and automatic cartridge rotation for easy access.

HP Service and Support Options

Offers standard one-year limited hardware warranty, phone support, and options for extended maintenance.

Technical Specifications Overview

Print Speed and First Page Out

Details print speeds up to 20 ppm black and 4 ppm color, with first page out times of 18 seconds black, 29 seconds color.

Processor and Memory Details

Specifies a 264 MHz processor and 64 MB standard SDRAM, expandable to 192 MB.

Media Handling Capabilities

Lists media handling options including a 125-sheet multipurpose tray and various input tray capacities.

Connectivity Interfaces

Details connectivity options such as Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel ports.

Ordering Information and Supplies

HP Printer Models and Part Numbers

Lists the HP Color LaserJet 2550L, 2550Ln, and 2550n printer models with their respective order numbers.

Paper Handling and Input Trays

Details available paper handling options, including a 250-sheet input tray and a 500-sheet input tray.

HP Smart Printing Supplies

Lists HP LaserJet print cartridges for black, cyan, yellow, and magenta, with their page yields.

Memory and Cable Options

Details memory upgrades like 128 MB SDRAM DIMM and various IEEE 1284 and USB cables.