Document Outline

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• Customer support options worldwide
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• Contents
• 1 The HP Color LaserJet 8550 Printer
  • Features
  • Printer Information
    • Configurations
  • Locating the Printer's Parts
    • Optional Paper Handling Accessories and Status Lights
• 2 Using the Printer Control Panel
  • Overview
    • Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicator Lights
  • When to Use the Printer Control Panel Menus
    • Using the Printer Control Panel in Shared Environments
    • Resetting the Printer
    • Factory Defaults
    • Printing Menu Maps
  • Changing Settings in the Printer Control Panel
    • Configuring Menu Selections
    • Auto Continue
    • Tray 1 Auto
    • Configuring Media Type and Size
    • Selecting an Output Bin
    • Setting Media Type and Size Overrides
    • Selecting the A4 Override
    • Selecting Toner Low Response
    • Setting the Power Save Mode
    • Selecting Parallel Advanced Function
    • Selecting the Default Printer Personality
    • Setting the I/O Timeout
    • Locking the Printer Control Panel
    • Selecting the Display Language
  • Printing Internal Pages
    • Interpreting the Configuration Page
    • Duplex Registration
  • Managing Memory
    • Resource Saving
    • Configuring the Printer for the Network
• 3 Common Printing Tasks
  • Selecting Media
    • Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input Trays
    • Supported Media Weights and Sizes for the Optional Multi-bin Mailbox
    • Supported Media Weights and Sizes for the Optional Duplexer
    • Supported Media Weights and Sizes for the Optional 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker and Optional 3000-s...
    • Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
    • Recycled Media
    • Envelopes
    • Transparencies
    • Heavy Paper Stock
    • Labels
    • Colored Media
    • Media to Avoid
  • Controlling Your Print Job
    • Changing Page Orientation
  • Printing from Tray 1
    • Printing Envelopes from Tray 1
    • Printing Tips for Tray 1
    • Orienting Media
  • Printing from Trays 2 (some printer models only) and 3
    • Printing Tips for Trays 2 and 3
  • Printing from Tray 4 (some printer models only)
    • Printing Tips for Tray 4 (some printer models only)
• 4 Advanced Printing Features
  • Overview
  • Using the HP TonerGauge
  • Printing by Type and Size of Paper
    • Benefits of Printing by Type and Size of Paper
  • Different First Page
    • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
  • Creating and Using Quick Sets
  • Quick Copying a Job
    • Printing Additional Copies of a Quick Copy Job
    • Deleting a Stored Quick Copy Job
  • Proofing and Holding a Job
    • Printing the Remaining Copies of a Held Job
    • Deleting a Held Job
  • Printing a Private Job
    • Specifying a Private Job
    • Releasing a Private Job
    • Deleting a Private Job
  • Storing a Print Job
    • Printing a Stored Job
    • Deleting a Stored Job
  • Variable Data Printing
  • Booklet Printing
  • Print on Backside of Heavy Media
  • HP JetSend Communications Technology
    • How the JetSend Communications Technology Works
  • Managing Fonts and Forms on Disk
    • HP LaserJet Resource Manager (Windows)
    • HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh)
• 5 Using Color
  • Controlling Color Output with Printer Drivers
    • Using Color
    • Manual Mode
    • ICC/CMS
    • Black and White
    • Automatic PANTONE® Matching
    • CMYK Ink Set Emulation
    • Adjusting the Print Color and Quality Settings
  • Selecting Colors
    • PANTONE Colors
    • Color Swatch
  • Resolution Considerations for Graphics, Images, and Photographs
    • Using Digital Cameras
    • Using Scanners
  • Adjusting the Color Balance
• 6 Maintaining the Printer
  • Making Room for Printer Maintenance
  • Replacing Printer Consumables
    • Locating Printer Consumables
    • Frequency for Replacing Printer Consumables
    • Recycling Consumables
    • Resetting the HP TonerGauge
• 7 Printer Control Panel Messages
  • Printer Messages
    • Using the Printer Online Help System
• 8 Solving Printer Problems
  • Performing Basic Troubleshooting Steps
    • Working with Toner
  • Media Jam Locations
  • Media Handling Problems
  • Printer Response Problems
  • Printer Control Panel and Configuration Problems
  • Application Problems
  • Incorrect Printer Output
  • Color Printing Problems
  • Print Quality Problems
    • Cleaning the Density Sensor
    • Cleaning the Transfer Drum
    • Cleaning the Post Charger
    • Cleaning the Transfer Charger
  • Accessories, Options, and Related Products
• A DIMM Installation
  • Supported DIMMs
    • Installing DIMMs
• B Specifications
  • Electrical Specifications
    • Operating Environmental Specifications
  • Environmental Product Stewardship Program
    • Protecting the Environment
  • Regulatory Statements
    • FCC Regulations
    • Canadian DOC Regulations
    • Declaration of Conformity
    • VCCI Statement (Japan)
    • Korean EMI Statement
  • Safety Information
    • Laser Safety
    • Product Information Sheet
    • Laser Statement for Finland
• C Warranty Information
  • Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
• Index