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Total cost of ownership 
 
 
Packed with features at a reasonable price 
A successful printer has to offer more than just superior performance and outstanding print quality. 
For many businesses, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is a critical part of the purchase decision. 
TCO takes into account everything from the initial investment, to support and maintenance costs, to 
the hard costs of supplies. A number of elements designed into the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series 
printer contribute to significant cost savings over time. 
Cost-effective color laser printing 
•  Delivering powerful processing, fast printing, and quality output, the printer can be shared over 
your office network at a very affordable price. 
•  The HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer lets you print short-run color documents in-house, 
quickly and affordably. You can make changes at a moment’s notice and virtually eliminate 
waste and storage costs. Best of all, you’ll control the entire printing process. 
•  All-in-one HP printing supplies and HP Smart printing technology
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 in the printer and supplies 
provide simple installation and reliable performance to save time and boost productivity.  
•  By far the biggest contributor to user productivity is the reliability of HP equipment, support, 
and service. Instead of experiencing frustration and downtime while waiting for printer repair, 
users are getting their work done!  
Maximized productivity 
•  The familiar, intuitive HP interface is preferred by most office users, and will be familiar to users 
of other HP LaserJet devices. The generous 4-line, easy-to-use control panel includes at-a-glance 
supply status, so you’ll know when it’s time to order new supplies. The powerful printer 
software simplifies printer management, configuration, and troubleshooting. Training costs are 
minimized when usability is enhanced, and offices are more productive when individuals can 
troubleshoot their own problems and manage their print jobs effectively. 
•  The simple paper path design and only four print cartridges results in fewer and easier 
interactions with the printer. Multiple paper handling options, including up to three additional 
500-sheet paper trays and an automatic two-sided printing unit, reduce the need to load paper 
and keep your office productive.  
•  The HP Embedded Web Server and HP Smart printing supplies are designed to keep supply 
costs down, and the intelligent device-management tools help reduce user intervention. 
 
     
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 Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP printing features.