HP Laser Jet 5550

● In either the software application or the driver, select Heavy or Cardstock as the media
type, or print from a tray that is configured for heavy paper.
● Because this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to return the printer to its original
settings once your job has printed. See the section in the online user guide on
configuring input trays.
CAUTION
In general, do not use paper that is heavier than the recommended specification for this
printer. Doing so can cause misfeeds, jams, inferior print quality, and excessive mechanical
wear. However, some heavier media types, such as HP Cover Stock, can be safely used.
See
Table 1-16. Tray 1 (multi-purpose tray) supported media specifications for supported
paper types and sizes.
Printing images (HP Color LaserJet 5550 models)
To obtain the best print quality when printing images, use HP High Gloss Laser Paper
(Q2419A). In either the software program or the driver, select HIGH GLOSS or print from a
tray that is configured for glossy paper.
● In either the software program or the printer driver, select HIGH GLOSS (IMAGES) as
the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper.
● You can also configure the printer by using settings on the printer control panel.
Envelopes
Envelopes can be printed only from Tray 1. Set the tray’s media size to the specific envelope
size. For information about loading envelopes, see the section in the online user guide about
loading envelopes into Tray 1.
Adhering to the following guidelines will help ensure proper printing on envelopes and help
prevent printer jams:
● Do not load more than 20 envelopes into Tray 1.
●
The weight rating of envelopes should not exceed 105 g/m
2
(28 lb).
● Envelopes should be flat.
● Do not use envelopes with windows or clasps.
● Envelopes must not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
● Envelopes with peel-off adhesive strips must use adhesives that can withstand the heat
and pressures of the printer’s fusing process.
● Envelopes should be loaded face-down and with the top of the envelope to the left, and
the short edge feeding into the printer first.
Note
In high humidity environments, envelopes should be printed long-edge first to prevent them
from sealing during printing. For long-edge printing, envelopes should be loaded long-edge
first, face-down. See the section in the online user guide about loading envelopes in Tray 1.
CAUTION
To prevent severe printer damage, do not use envelopes that have windows, clasps, snaps,
or synthetic materials.
Labels
Note
To print labels, set the tray’s media type to LABELS in the printer control panel.
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