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HP color laserJet 4550 series User Manual

HP color laserJet 4550 series
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hp color LaserJet
4550/4500 series
service
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HP color laserJet 4550 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyLaser
Print Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Standard Paper Capacity350 sheets
Standard Output Capacity250 sheets
ConnectivityUSB
Supported Operating SystemsWindows, Mac

Summary

Printer Description

Printer Features

Details the different models available in the HP LaserJet 4500 and 4550 printer families.

Identification

Explains how to find model and serial numbers on the printer's identification label.

Site Requirements

Provides recommendations for printer location and placement, including environmental conditions.

Printer Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions and acoustic emissions of the printer models.

Media Requirements

Offers guidelines and specifications for selecting and using various print media types.

Safety Information

Covers laser safety statements, material safety data sheets, and toner safety guidelines.

Service Approach

Service Approach

Outlines the three-step process for printer repair, focusing on isolation and diagnosis.

Parts and Supplies

Details how to order replacement parts and consumables from HP's service organizations.

Ordering Parts

Provides information on obtaining replacement parts through HP's service organizations.

Warranty Statement

Provides the terms and conditions of the HP printer's limited warranty.

Installation and Configuration

Unpack the Printer

Guides the user through the process of unboxing the printer and its accessories.

Installation

Covers the initial steps of setting up the printer, including attaching the power cord.

Installing the Toner Cartridges

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing toner cartridges in older HP Color LaserJet 4500 printers.

Connecting to a Network

Explains how to connect the printer to various network types, including LocalTalk and Ethernet.

Printer Drivers

Discusses controlling printer settings via software applications and driver options like Halftone and ColorSmart II.

Setting Network Security on the Printer

Explains how to use HP JetAdmin software or ASCII escape sequences for printer control panel locking.

Printer Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer and Accessories

Provides instructions and methods for cleaning printer components to maintain print quality.

Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items

Lists consumable items, their printer messages, page counts, and approximate time periods for replacement.

Replacing Consumable Items

Provides instructions on cleaning the toner density sensor and replacing consumable parts.

Replacing the Toner Cartridges

Step-by-step guide on how to replace toner cartridges when they are low or empty.

Replacing the Imaging Drum

Instructions for replacing the imaging drum when the printer indicates it is needed.

Replacing the Fuser Kit

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuser kit, including safety warnings for hot components.

DIMM Configuration

Explains how to add RAM by installing Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) for printer memory upgrades.

Theory of Operation

Basic Operation

Divides printer functions into three main systems: image formation, paper pick-up feed, and engine control.

Image Formation

Explains the image formation system, its components, and the creation of color images.

Paper Path

Describes how paper is fed through the printer from various trays to the output bins.

DC Controller Subsystem

Provides an overview of the DC controller's role in coordinating the printing process and managing various systems.

Motors and Fans

Identifies the printer's motors and fans, their locations, and their functions in driving assemblies.

Formatter System

Explains the formatter PCB's responsibilities, including data processing, control panel monitoring, and interface communication.

Power Supplies

Describes the AC/DC and high-voltage power supplies and their roles in powering printer sections.

Removal and Replacement

Introduction

Introduces the chapter's focus on removing and replacing major printer components.

Removal and Replacement Strategy

Outlines the general approach to component removal and replacement, emphasizing reverse order.

Repair Notices

Provides critical warnings regarding safety precautions and potential hazards during printer servicing.

Required Tools

Lists the essential tools needed for servicing the printer, including screwdrivers and pliers.

Consumable Assemblies

Explains that users replace consumable assemblies as part of periodic maintenance.

Covers, Drawers, and Top and Front Assemblies

Details the removal and replacement procedures for external covers and drawers.

Internal Assemblies

Provides an overview of the printer's major internal assemblies and their components.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Process

Explains the required steps for diagnosing and resolving printer errors and problems.

Pre-Troubleshooting Checklist

Provides basic questions to ask customers to help define printer problems quickly.

Troubleshooting Flowchart

Highlights the processes for quickly solving printer hardware problems using a flowchart.

Printer Error Troubleshooting

Explains printer messages and suggests recommendations for clearing error causes.

Paper Path Troubleshooting

Provides techniques for solving paper feed problems, including jam clearing and media checks.

Image Formation Troubleshooting

Guides users on troubleshooting image formation issues using print samples and media checks.

Control Panel Troubleshooting

Details how to access diagnostic modes and interpret control panel menus.

Troubleshooting Tools

Explains diagnostic tools like the Embedded Web server and configuration pages.

Service Mode

Allows modification of page counts and registration values, and helps in color plane registration.

Diagnostics Mode

Provides an overview of diagnostic tools for testing formatter and engine functionality.

NVRAM Initialization

Aligns firmware with the formatter after replacement, ensuring print quality.

Parts and Diagrams

Introduction

Introduces the chapter's focus on illustrating major subassemblies and their component parts.

Ordering Parts

Explains how to order standard part numbers from HP's Commercial Support Services Organizations.

Consumables, Accessories, and Supplies

Lists available consumables, accessories, and supplies, and how to find dealers or order them.

Illustrations and Parts Lists

Introduces tables listing field replaceable units (FRUs) in alphabetical and numerical order.

Determining the Printer Version

Guides on identifying printer versions for accurate part ordering and service procedures.

PCB Locations

Illustrates the locations of various printed circuit boards (PCBs) within the printer.

Internal Components (1 of 3)

Provides an exploded view and parts list for the printer's internal components.

Alphabetical Parts List

Lists all printer parts alphabetically with their corresponding part numbers and figures.

Numerical Parts List

Lists all printer parts numerically by part number, along with figures and references.

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