HP Color LaserJet 2550L User Manual

Software
Software and supported operating systems
For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly
recommends that you install the software that is provided. Not all software is available in all
languages. See the getting started guide for installation instructions, and see the Readme
file for the latest software information.
The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet
and other sources. If you do not have access to...

FeatureWindows
98, MeWindows
2000 and
XPMacintosh
OS 9.1Macintosh
OS XUNIX®,
LinuxOS/2
IBM drivers1
Model
scripts2
1Available on the HP website.2Available on the HP website. Not specific to this printer.
Software tips
The following are some tips for working with the printer software.
How do I gain access to the printer features?
The printer features are available in the printer driver. Some features such as custom paper
sizes and page orientation might also be available in the program you are using to...

The following software is available to all users of the printer, whether you connected the
printer directly to a computer by using a parallel cable or USB cable, or whether you
connected the printer to the network by using an HP Jetdirect print server.
Printer drivers
A printer driver is a software component that provides access to printer features and
provides the means for the computer to communicate with the printer. For help using your
printer driver, see 
Gaining access to printer driver settings....

Starting HP Web Jetadmin
After you install the HP Web Jetadmin software, you can start it in a supported Web browser
on any computer by typing one of the following Web addresses:
●http://server.domain:port/
where server.domain is the server hostname and port is the port number that you
selected during installation. (The default port is 8000.) This information is available in the
url.txt file, which is stored in the folder where HP Web Jetadmin is installed.
●http://ipaddress:port/
where ipaddress is the...

To uninstall software for Windows 98 and later
Note
To uninstall the software from Windows 2000 or XP, you must log on with administrator
privileges.
1. Close all of the open programs.
For Windows 98 and Me
a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Close Program dialog box opens.
b. Select a program except Explorer or Systray, and click End Task.
c. Repeat step b until all of the programs except Explorer and Systray are closed.
For Windows 2000 and XP
a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Windows Security dialog box opens....

For Mac OS 9.1: The PPDs are located in Macintosh HD\System Folder\Extensions
\Printer Descriptions.
For Mac OS X: The PPDs are located in Macintosh HD\Library\Printers\PPDs
\Contents\Resources\.lproj. The PDEs are located in Macintosh HD
\Library\Printers\PPD Plugins\HP*.
The phrase  represents the language of the printer software that you selected.
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Print-media specifications
This section contains information about specifications for the quality of print media,
guidelines for print media usage, and guidelines for print media storage.
General guidelines
Some print media might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce
satisfactory results. This problem might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable
temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no
control.
Before purchasing large...

For complete print-media specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet
Printer Family Print Media Guide. To download the guide in PDF format, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide.
Printing and storage environment
Ideally, the printing and media-storage environment should be at or near room temperature,
and not too dry or too humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses
moisture rapidly.
Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in...

Type of addressTop marginLeft margin
Return address15 mm (0.6 inch)15 mm (0.6 inch)
Delivery address51 mm (2 inches)89 mm (3.5 inches)
●For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the
edges of the envelope.
●Avoid printing over the area where the envelope seams meet.
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality. Envelopes should be stored
flat. If air is trapped in an envelope and creates an air bubble, then the envelope might...

Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than
diagonal seams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the
way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
1
2
1 acceptable
2 unacceptable
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal
must use adhesives that are compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra
flaps and...