Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
First page out color (A4, ready)
As fast as 16 sec
First page out black (A4, ready)
As fast as 16 sec
Print quality black (best)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality colour (best)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print technology
In-line colour laser, direct-to-page printing
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 120000 pages
Duty cycle note
Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly page volume
2500 to 10000
Recommended monthly page volume note
HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Standard memory
5550dn / 5550: 160 MB 5550dtn: 288 MB
Maximum memory
544 MB
Processor speed
533 MHz
Hard disk capacity
Optional, 20 GB
Standard printer languages
HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 Emulation, PDF 1.3
5550dn: Tray 3: 500-sheet paper tray; Tray 4,5: 2 x 500-sheet paper trays; printer stand 5550: Tray 3: 500-sheet paper tray; Tray 4/5: 2 x 500-sheet paper trays; printer stand 5550dtn: Tray 5: 500-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/output
250-sheet output bin
Duplex print options
5550dn / 5550dtn: Automatic (standard) 5550: Manual (driver support provided)
Media sizes supported
A3, A4, A5, B4-JIS, B5-JIS
Custom media sizes
Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2, optional Tray 3 and Tray 4: 182 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supported
Paper (plain, light, intermediate, heavy, extra heavy, glossy, heavy glossy, high gloss images, tough, recycle), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock
Finished output handling
Sheetfed
Connectivity
Standard connectivity
5550: IEEE 1284-C compliant bidirectional parallel port, USB (compatible with USB 1.1 specifications), jetlink, 3 open EIO slots 5550dn / 5550dtn: IEEE 1284-C compliant bidirectional parallel port, USB (compatible with USB 1.1 specifications), jetlink, HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet print server in EIO slot, 2 open EIO slots
Optional connectivity
HP Jetdirect print servers, HP Jetdirect external print servers, HP wireless print servers, HP Jetdirect EIO connectivity card for USB/serial/LocalTalk, HP bt1300 Bluetooth wireless print adapter
Dimensions and Weight
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
5550dn / 5550: 577 x 704 x 640 mm 5550dtn: 630 x 718 x 833 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
5550dn / 5550: 577 x 1550 x 640 mm 5550dtn: 630 x 1550 x 833 mm
Product weight
5550dtn: 108 kg 5550dn / 5550: 60 kg
Power and operating requirements
Minimum system requirements
Microsoft® Windows® 2000: 300 MHz Processor with 64 MB of RAM; Windows XP: 233 MHz Processor with 64 MB of RAM; 180 MB free hard disk space for Windows, 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (Windows Vista™ Ready, check user guide for minimum hard drive space), 160 MB for Mac; Mac OS 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1; CD-ROM drive or Internet connection; dedicated IEEE-1284 parallel port
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista Ready™, Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit); Mac OS 9 or higher
Mac compatible
Yes
Power requirements
Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (- 10/+ 6%), 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz)
Power consumption (active)
5550: 611 watts 5550dn / 5550dtn: 630 watts
Power consumption (powersave)
5550: 23 watts 5550dn / 5550dtn: 24 watts
Power consumption (standby)
93 watts
Power consumption (off)
0.3 watts
Power consumption footnote
Values current as of February 2, 2004. Power reported is the highest value measured for color and monochrome printing using all standard voltages.
Recommended operating temperature range
15 to 25° C
Recommended humidity operating range
30 to 70% RH
ENERGY STAR® qualified
5550: No
What's included
Warranty
1 Years Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site)
Cable included
5550dn / 5550dtn: No, please purchase USB cable separately 5550: Yes, 1 parallel C-connector
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