HP (Hewlett-Packard) 5550 Printer User Manual


 
Problemsolving
This chapter describes what to do if problems arise with your printer. The following topics are
covered:
Basic troubleshooting checklist
Troubleshooting information pages
Control panel message types
Control panel messages
Paper jams
Common causes of paper jams
Clearing paper jams
Media-handling problems
Printer feeds multiple sheets
Printer feeds incorrect page size
Printer pulls from incorrect tray
Media does not feed automatically
Unable to select paper sizes for Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5 using the printer control panel.
Media does not feed from Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5
Transparencies or glossy paper will not feed
Transparencies are not printed correctly and the control panel displays an error
message indicating a problem with the media in the tray.
Envelopes jam or will not feed in the printer
Output is curled or wrinkled
Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly
Printer response problems
No display message
Printer is on, but nothing prints
Printer is on, but is not receiving data
Unable to select the printer from the computer
Printer control panel problems
Control panel settings work incorrectly
Unable to select Tray 3, 4, or 5
Color printing problems
Printing black instead of color
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