The HP Colour Laserjet 5500n is a laserjet coloured printer, capable of producing high-quality prints at the speed of 22 ppm. The printer is enough to satisfy the demands of small to medium-size offices. This printer uses high-capacity HP Colour Laserjet 5500n toner cartridges, which results in printing premium quality documents at less price. The HP 5500n printer features a standard 160 MB built-in memory, which can be expandable up to 416 MB. It supports connectivity through ethernet as a standard option and is capable of handling different types of print media.
The printer measures 22.7 in (width), 27.7 in (depth), and 25.2 in (height). It weighs 132.28 lbs and is capable of printing on envelopes, transparencies, labels, plain paper, glossy film, cards, recycled paper and glossy paper. With the aim of providing consistent print results, the printer is compatible with multiple types of OS and can print up to the monthly duty cycle of 120000 pages. The printer is also Energy Star Certified up to the environmental standards.
Advantages- Allow multiple users to connect to the printer at the same time
- Offer good print speed
- Has Ethernet Connectivity
- Energy Star Certified
- Coloured HP Colour Laserjet 5500n toner cartridges can print up to 12,000 pages
- Print quality is average at 600x600 dpi for both colour and black and white option.
- Lack of auto-duplex capacity
- Has the smaller paper capacity
The HP Colour Laserjet 5500n toner cartridges include:
- C9730A Black Toner Cartridge
- C9731A Cyan Toner Cartridge
- C9732A Yellow Toner Cartridge
- C9733A Magenta Toner Cartridge
With multiple connectivity options provided, the HP Colour LaserJet 5500n allows multiple users to connect to the printer at the same time and offer brilliant print speed to satisfy the demands of small offices. People who are looking for a reliable printing option can opt for this printer to satisfy their basic printing needs.
How to resolve if the installed toner cartridge in HP Colour Laserjet 5500n printer is not working properly?
One should go through the following steps to resolve if the installed toner cartridge is not working in the printer:
Step 1: You need to double-check to ensure that the correct toner is installed. Refer to the printer’s user guide manual to confirm if the cartridge model number is appropriate for the printer. Make sure the HP Colour Laserjet 5500n toner cartridge is installed in the correct colour slot.
Step 2: If there is a toner error message for HP Colour Laserjet 5500n toner cartridge, then it is needed to clean the chip at the end of the cartridge. Most of the toners are equipped with a small chip on one end of the cartridge. Occasionally in most cases, dust or fingerprint oil can get on that chip and cause an error in your printer. To clean the chip, gently wipe the chip with a lint-free cloth and reinsert the cartridge into the printer. This will resolve the error message.
Step 3: If the error message still persists, Reset the printer and shut it off for a few minutes. Then, power it back up and install the toner again.
What can be done if the printer is not working after replacing the HP Colour Laserjet 5500n toner cartridge?
This issue occurs for several reasons. The following points generalise suggestions that can help determine the cause:
- Verify the toner cartridge(s) has been inserted properly.
- If a lever has been changed from its original position for allowing the installation of toner cartridges, ensure that it has been returned to its original position.
- Verify there should not be any software errors occurring and print a test page.
- Verify the tab protecting the ink or toner from dispersing is not still on the cartridge.
- In case of any indication lights are flashing, refer to the printer's documentation or manufacturer's web page for additional information.