M552 M553 Troubleshooting Manual

Color LaserJet Enterprise M553
Troubleshooting Manual
M553n M552dn M553x

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Table of contents
1 Theory of operation ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Related documentation and software ................................................................................................................... 2
Basic operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Sequence of operation ........................................................................................................................ 5
Formatter-control system ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Sleep mode .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Printer job language (PJL) ................................................................................................................... 8
Printer management language (PML) ................................................................................................. 8
Control panel ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Easy-access USB port .......................................................................................................................... 9
Wireless ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Near field communication (NFC) .......................................................................................................... 9
CPU ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Input/output (I/O) ................................................................................................................................ 9
Memory ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Firmware ........................................................................................................................... 9
Nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) ............................................................... 10
Random access memory (RAM) ...................................................................................... 10
HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) .................................................................. 10
Engine-control system ........................................................................................................................................ 11
DC controller ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Motors ............................................................................................................................. 13
Fans ................................................................................................................................. 14
Solenoids ......................................................................................................................... 14
Clutches ........................................................................................................................... 14
Switches .......................................................................................................................... 14
Sensors ........................................................................................................................... 16
Low-voltage power supply ................................................................................................................ 17
Low-voltage power supply voltages description ........................................................... 18
Over-current/over-voltage protection ........................................................................... 18
Sleep mode operation ..................................................................................................... 18
Low-voltage power supply failure detection ................................................................. 19
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Low-voltage power supply functions ............................................................................. 19
High-voltage power supply ............................................................................................................... 19
High-voltage power supply circuits ................................................................................ 20
Fuser bias ........................................................................................................................ 21
Fuser control ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Fuser circuits ................................................................................................................... 21
Fuser control functions ................................................................................................... 23
Fuser temperature control ............................................................................................. 23
Fuser heater protection .................................................................................................. 25
Fuser unit life detection .................................................................................................. 25
Fuser identification ......................................................................................................... 25
Engine laser/scanner system .............................................................................................................................. 26
Laser/scanner failure detection ........................................................................................................ 27
Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Image-formation process ................................................................................................................. 28
Step 1: Pre-exposure ...................................................................................................... 33
Step 2: Primary charging ................................................................................................ 33
Step 3: Laser-beam exposure ......................................................................................... 34
Step 4: Development ...................................................................................................... 34
Step 5: Primary transfer ................................................................................................. 35
Step 6: Secondary transfer ............................................................................................. 35
Step 7: Separation ........................................................................................................... 36
Step 8: Fusing .................................................................................................................. 36
Step 9: ITB cleaning ......................................................................................................... 37
Step 10: Drum cleaning ................................................................................................... 37
Toner cartridges ................................................................................................................................ 38
Design ............................................................................................................................. 38
Memory chip .................................................................................................................... 40
Toner seal ........................................................................................................................ 40
Toner level and cartridge life detection .......................................................................... 40
Developing unit engagement and disengagement control ........................................... 40
Cartridge Authentication Technology (CAT) ................................................................... 41
Authentication .............................................................................................. 41
Anti-theft ...................................................................................................... 41
Intermediate transfer belt (ITB) unit ................................................................................................. 42
Primary transfer roller engagement and disengagement control ................................ 42
ITB unit detection ............................................................................................................ 44
ITB cleaning mechanism ................................................................................................. 45
Secondary transfer roller functions ............................................................................... 45
Calibration ....................................................................................................................... 46
Pickup, feed, and delivery system ....................................................................................................................... 47
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Photo sensors and switches ............................................................................................................. 48
Motors, clutches, and solenoids ........................................................................................................ 50
Tray 1 (multipurpose)/Tray 2 (base printer) ..................................................................................... 51
Tray 1 paper pickup and feed ......................................................................................... 51
Tray 2 paper presence detection .................................................................................... 52
Tray 2 lift operation ........................................................................................................ 52
Tray 2 paper pickup ......................................................................................................... 53
Tray 2 multiple-feed prevention ..................................................................................... 53
Tray 2 presence detection .............................................................................................. 54
Tray 2 skew feed prevention ........................................................................................... 54
Tray 2 media type detection ........................................................................................... 55
Feed speed control .......................................................................................................... 56
Duplexing unit ................................................................................................................................... 57
Duplexing reverse and duplex feed control ................................................................... 57
Jam detection/prevention ................................................................................................................. 57
Fuser wrapping jam detection ........................................................................................ 59
Loop control .................................................................................................. 59
Pressure roller pressurization and depressurization control ...................... 60
Input accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 62
Trays 3-5 ........................................................................................................................................... 62
Trays 3-5 driver PCA ....................................................................................................... 62
Trays 3-5 motor control .................................................................................................. 63
Trays 3-5 electrical components .................................................................................... 63
Trays 3-5 paper pickup ................................................................................................... 64
Trays 3-5 multiple feed prevention ................................................................................ 64
Trays 3-5 tray presence detection .................................................................................. 64
Trays 3-5 tray lift operation ........................................................................................... 65
Trays 3-5 jam detection .................................................................................................. 66
2 Solve problems ............................................................................................................................................ 67

Solve problems checklist ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Solve problems checklist ................................................................................................................... 69
Print the configuration page ............................................................................................................. 72
Print menu map ................................................................................................................................. 73
Print current settings pages ............................................................................................................. 74
Event log ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Pre-boot menu options ..................................................................................................................... 77
Remote Admin ................................................................................................................. 87
Required software and network connection ................................................ 87
Connect a remote connection ....................................................................... 89
Disconnect a remote connection .................................................................. 93
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Troubleshooting process ..................................................................................................................................... 96
Determine the problem source ......................................................................................................... 96
Troubleshooting flowchart ............................................................................................. 97
Power subsystem .............................................................................................................................. 98
Power-on checks ............................................................................................................. 98
Power-on troubleshooting overview ........................................................... 98
Control panel checks ....................................................................................................................... 101
Control-panel diagnostics ............................................................................................ 101
Touchscreen diagnostic mode (M553x only) ............................................. 102
Control-panel system diagnostics (touchscreen control panel) ............... 105
Control panel diagnostic flowcharts (M553x only) ...................................................... 120
Touchscreen black, white, or dim (no image) ............................................ 121
Touchscreen is slow to respond or requires multiple presses to
respond ....................................................................................................... 122
Touchscreen has an unresponsive zone .................................................... 123
No control panel sound .............................................................................. 124
Home button is unresponsive .................................................................... 125
Hardware integration pocket (HIP) is not functioning (control panel
functional) .................................................................................................. 126
Tools for troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 127
Individual component diagnostics .................................................................................................. 127
Tools for troubleshooting: LED diagnostics ................................................................. 127
Understand lights on the formatter ........................................................... 127
Tools for troubleshooting: Engine diagnostics ............................................................ 128
Engine test button ...................................................................................... 128
Defeating interlocks ................................................................................... 129
Disable cartridge check .............................................................................. 131
Tools for troubleshooting: Paper path and sensor diagnostic tests ........................... 132
Paper path test ........................................................................................... 132
Paper path sensors test ............................................................................. 133
Manual sensor tests ................................................................................... 135
Tray/bin manual sensor test ...................................................................... 137
Tools for troubleshooting: Print/stop test ................................................................... 138
Tools for troubleshooting: Component tests ............................................................... 140
Individual component diagnostics (special-mode test) ............................ 140
Diagrams ......................................................................................................................................... 142
Diagrams: Block diagrams ............................................................................................ 142
Sensors and switches ................................................................................. 142
Cross section diagrams .............................................................................. 144
Diagrams: Printed circuit assembly (PCA) connector locations ................................... 145
DC controller PCA ........................................................................................ 146
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Formatter PCA ............................................................................................ 148
1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA .................................................................. 149
Diagrams: External plug and port locations ................................................................. 150
Diagrams: Locations of major assemblies ................................................................... 151
Main assemblies (printer base) .................................................................. 151
Printed circuit assembly (PCA) locations ................................................... 154
Diagrams: General timing chart ................................................................................... 155
Diagrams: General circuit diagrams ............................................................................. 156
Internal test and information pages ............................................................................................... 159
Print a configuration page ............................................................................................ 159
HP embedded Jetdirect page ..................................................................... 161
Finding important information on the configuration pages ..................... 162
Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................... 163
Enable and configure auto cleaning ........................................................... 163
Control-panel menus ...................................................................................................................... 164
Administration menu .................................................................................................... 164
Reports menu ............................................................................................. 164
General Settings menu ............................................................................... 166
General Print Settings menu ...................................................................... 179
Default Print Options menu ....................................................................... 182
Display Settings menu ............................................................................... 184
Manage Supplies menu .............................................................................. 186
Manage Trays menu ................................................................................... 189
Network Settings menu ............................................................................. 191
Troubleshooting menu ............................................................................... 202
Device Maintenance menu ............................................................................................ 204
Backup/Restore menu ................................................................................ 204
Calibration/Cleaning menu ......................................................................... 204
USB Firmware Upgrade menu .................................................................... 206
Service menu .............................................................................................. 206
Control panel message document (CPMD) ..................................................................................... 207
Control-panel message types ...................................................................................... 207
Control-panel messages and event log entries ........................................................... 207
10.XX.YZ Error Messages ........................................................................... 207
32.XX.YX and 33.XX.YZ Error Messages .................................................... 237
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47.XX.XX Error Messages ........................................................................... 253
48.XX.YY Error Messages ........................................................................... 255
50.WX.YZ Error Messages .......................................................................... 256
51.XX.YZ, 52.XX.YZ Error Messages .......................................................... 262
55.XX.YZ, 56.XX.YZ Error Messages .......................................................... 267
60.00.0Y, 62.00.00 Error Messages ........................................................... 275
80.XX.YY, 82.XX.YY Error Messages ........................................................... 275
90.XX.YY error messages ........................................................................... 276
98.0X.0Y Error Messages ........................................................................... 277
Alpha Error Messages ................................................................................. 285
Tools for troubleshooting: Event log messages .......................................................... 315
Print or view an event log ........................................................................... 316
Clear the event log ..................................................................................... 317
Solve image-quality problems .......................................................................................................................... 318
Improve print quality ...................................................................................................................... 318
Color band test .............................................................................................................. 318
Repetitive image defect ruler ....................................................................................... 319
Use a ruler to measure between repetitive defects .................................. 320
Print-quality troubleshooting pages ............................................................................ 323
Print-quality assessment page .................................................................................... 327
Print from a different software program ..................................................................... 328
Check the paper-type setting for the print job ............................................................ 329
Check toner-cartridge status ....................................................................................... 329
Clean the printer ........................................................................................................... 330
Print a cleaning page .................................................................................. 330
Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ....................................................... 330
Check paper and the printing environment ................................................................. 331
Calibrate the printer ...................................................................................................... 331
Use manual print modes ............................................................................................... 332
Image defects table ...................................................................................................... 335
Clean the printer ................................................................................................................................................ 343
Clean the paper path ....................................................................................................................... 343
Print a cleaning page ....................................................................................................................... 343
Clean the Tray 1 rollers ................................................................................................................... 344
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Step 1: Remove the Tray 1 pickup roller ....................................................................... 344
Step 2: Remove the Tray 1 separation roller ................................................................ 346
Step 3: Clean the Tray 1 rollers ..................................................................................... 348
Step 4: Install the Tray 1 separation roller ................................................................... 349
Step 5: Install the Tray 1 pickup roller .......................................................................... 352
Clean the Tray 2-X rollers ................................................................................................................ 355
Step 1: Remove the Tray 2-X paper pickup roller assembly ........................................ 355
Step 2: Remove the Tray 2-X separation roller ............................................................ 358
Step 3: Clean the Tray 2-X rollers ................................................................................. 360
Step 4: Install the Tray 2-X separation roller ............................................................... 360
Step 5: Install the Tray 2-X paper pickup roller assembly ........................................... 362
Solve paper handling problems ........................................................................................................................ 366
Printer feeds incorrect page size .................................................................................................... 366
Printer pulls from incorrect tray ..................................................................................................... 366
Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly ............................................................................... 366
Paper does not feed from Tray 2-X ................................................................................................. 367
Output is curled or wrinkled ............................................................................................................ 367
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds .................................................................................... 368
The printer does not pick up paper .............................................................................. 368
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ............................................................. 369
Paper does not feed automatically .............................................................................. 369
Clear paper jams ................................................................................................................................................ 370
Paper path jam sensor locations .................................................................................................... 371
Auto-navigation for clearing jams .................................................................................................. 372
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ............................................................................ 372
Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ............................................................................................................... 373
Clear paper jams in Tray 2 ............................................................................................................... 375
Clear paper jams in the optional 550-sheet trays .......................................................................... 378
Clear paper jams in the right door and the fuser area .................................................................... 381
Clear paper jams in the output bin .................................................................................................. 386
Change jam recovery ....................................................................................................................... 387
Solve performance problems ............................................................................................................................ 388
Factors affecting print performance ............................................................................................... 388
Print speeds ..................................................................................................................................... 389
The printer does not print or it prints slowly .................................................................................. 389
The printer prints slowly ................................................................................................................. 390
Solve connectivity problems ............................................................................................................................. 391
Solve USB connection problems ..................................................................................................... 391
Solve wired network problems ....................................................................................................... 391
Poor physical connection .............................................................................................. 391
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product .................................. 391
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The computer is unable to communicate with the product ......................................... 392
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network .................... 392
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ........................... 392
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly .......................................... 392
The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................... 392
Service mode functions ..................................................................................................................................... 393
Service menu ................................................................................................................................... 393
Printer resets ................................................................................................................................... 395
Restore factory-set defaults ........................................................................................ 395
Restore the service ID ................................................................................................... 395
Printer cold reset .......................................................................................................... 396
Format Disk and Partial Clean functions ........................................................................................ 398
Active and repository firmware locations .................................................................... 398
Partial Clean .................................................................................................................. 398
Execute a Partial Clean ............................................................................... 399
Format Disk ................................................................................................................... 399
Execute a Format Disk ................................................................................ 400
Firmware upgrades ............................................................................................................................................ 402
Determine the installed revision of firmware ................................................................................. 403
Perform a firmware upgrade .......................................................................................................... 404
HP Embedded Web Server ............................................................................................ 404
USB flash drive (Pre-boot menu) .................................................................................. 405
USB flash drive (control-panel menu) .......................................................................... 407
Appendix A Printer specifications .................................................................................................................. 409

Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 410
Printer space requirements ............................................................................................................................... 413
Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions ........................................................... 413
Operating-environment range .......................................................................................................................... 413
Certificate of Volatility ....................................................................................................................................... 414
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 417
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List of tables
Table 1-1 Sequence of operation .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Table 1-2 Motors ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Table 1-3 Fans ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 1-4 Solenoids ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Table 1-5 Clutches .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Table 1-6 Switches .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Table 1-7 Sensors ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Table 1-8 Converted DC voltages ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Table 1-9 Low-voltage power supply functions ................................................................................................................. 19
Table 1-10 High-voltage power supply circuits ................................................................................................................. 20
Table 1-11 Fuser components ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Table 1-12 Low-voltage power supply functions ............................................................................................................... 23
Table 1-13 Motors ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
Table 1-14 Sensors ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Table 1-15 Image formation process ................................................................................................................................. 32
Table 1-16 Primary-transfer roller engagement states .................................................................................................... 42
Table 1-17 Secondary transfer roller functions ................................................................................................................. 45
Table 1-18 Calibration functions ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Table 1-19 Photo sensors and switches ............................................................................................................................. 48
Table 1-20 Motors, clutches, and solenoids ....................................................................................................................... 50
Table 1-21 Print mode and feed speed .............................................................................................................................. 56
Table 1-22 Jams that the printer detects ........................................................................................................................... 58
Table 1-23 Trays 3-5 motor control ................................................................................................................................... 63
Table 1-24 Tray 3-5 electrical components ....................................................................................................................... 63
Table 1-25 Pickup feed components (1x550-sheet paper feeder) .................................................................................... 64
Table 2-1 Pre-boot menu options (1 of 7) .......................................................................................................................... 80
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Table 2-8 Troubleshooting flowchart ................................................................................................................................. 97
Table 2-9 Paper-path sensors diagnostic tests ............................................................................................................... 133
Table 2-10 Manual sensor diagnostic tests ..................................................................................................................... 136
Table 2-11 Tray/bin manual sensors ................................................................................................................................ 138
Table 2-12 Component test details .................................................................................................................................. 141
Table 2-13 Printer base, sensors and switches block diagram ....................................................................................... 142
Table 2-14 1x550-sheet paper feeder, sensors and switches block diagram ................................................................ 143
Table 2-15 Printer base cross section diagram ................................................................................................................ 144
Table 2-16 1x550-sheet paper feeder cross section diagram ........................................................................................ 145
Table 2-17 DC controller PCA ............................................................................................................................................ 146
Table 2-18 Formatter PCA ................................................................................................................................................ 148
Table 2-19 1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA PCA .............................................................................................................. 149
Table 2-20 External plug and port locations .................................................................................................................... 150
Table 2-21 Main assemblies, printer base (1 of 2) ........................................................................................................... 151
Table 2-22 Main assemblies, printer base (2 of 2) ........................................................................................................... 152
Table 2-23 PCA locations (printer base) ........................................................................................................................... 154
Table 2-24 Configuration page ......................................................................................................................................... 160
Table 2-25 HP embedded Jetdirect page ......................................................................................................................... 161
Table 2-26 Important information on the configuration pages ...................................................................................... 162
Table 2-27 Reports menu ................................................................................................................................................. 164
Table 2-28 General Settings menu ................................................................................................................................... 166
Table 2-29 General Print Settings menu .......................................................................................................................... 179
Table 2-30 Default Print Options menu ........................................................................................................................... 182
Table 2-31 Display Settings menu ................................................................................................................................... 184
Table 2-32 Manage Supplies menu .................................................................................................................................. 186
Table 2-33 Manage Trays menu ....................................................................................................................................... 189
Table 2-34 Network Settings menu ................................................................................................................................. 191
Table 2-35 Embedded Jetdirect Menu .............................................................................................................................. 191
Table 2-36 Troubleshooting menu ................................................................................................................................... 202
Table 2-37 Backup/Restore menu .................................................................................................................................... 204
Table 2-38 Sample event log page ................................................................................................................................... 315
Table 2-39 Repetitive defects .......................................................................................................................................... 319
Table 2-40 Print modes under the Adjust Paper Types submenu ................................................................................... 333
Table 2-41 Print modes under the Optimize submenu .................................................................................................... 333
Table 2-42 Image defects table ........................................................................................................................................ 335
Table 2-43 Printer feeds incorrect page size ................................................................................................................... 366
Table 2-44 Printer pulls from incorrect tray .................................................................................................................... 366
Table 2-45 Printer will not duplex (print 2-sided jobs) or duplexes incorrectly .............................................................. 366
Table 2-46 Paper does not feed from Tray 2-X ................................................................................................................ 367
Table 2-47 Output is curled or wrinkled ........................................................................................................................... 367
Table 2-48 Paper does not feed automatically ................................................................................................................ 369
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Table 2-49 Printer base jam sensors ................................................................................................................................ 371
Table 2-50 1x550-sheet paper-feeder jam sensors ........................................................................................................ 372
Table 2-51 Solve performance problems ......................................................................................................................... 388
Table A-1 Operating-environment specifications ............................................................................................................ 413
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List of figures
Figure 1-1 Relationship between the main printer systems ............................................................................................... 3

Figure 1-2 System block diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-3 Engine-control system ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 1-4 DC controller block diagram .............................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 1-5 Low-voltage power-supply circuit .................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 1-6 High-voltage power supply circuits .................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 1-7 Fuser components ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 1-8 Fuser temperature-control circuit .................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 1-9 Laser/scanner system ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 1-10 Image-formation system ................................................................................................................................ 29
Figure 1-11 Motors ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 1-12 Sensors ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 1-13 Image-formation process ............................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 1-14 Pre-exposure .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 1-15 Primary charging ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 1-16 Laser-beam exposure ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 1-17 Development ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 1-18 Primary transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 1-19 Secondary transfer ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 1-20 Separation ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 1-21 Fusing .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 1-22 ITB cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 1-23 Drum cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 1-24 Toner cartridge system ................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 1-25 Developing-roller engagement and disengagement control ........................................................................ 40
Figure 1-26 ITB unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 1-27 Three states of primary-transfer roller engagement and disengagement ................................................... 43
Figure 1-28 ITB cleaning process ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 1-29 Pickup, feed, and delivery system .................................................................................................................. 47
Figure 1-30 Photo sensors and switches ........................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 1-31 Motors, clutches, and solenoids ..................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 1-32 Tray 1 pickup mechanism ............................................................................................................................... 52
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Figure 1-33 Tray 2 multiple-feed prevention ..................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 1-34 Skew-feed prevention ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 1-35 Media sensors ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Figure 1-36 Jam detection sensors .................................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 1-37 Loop control mechanism ................................................................................................................................ 60
Figure 1-38 Pressure roller pressurization control ............................................................................................................ 60
Figure 1-39 550-sheet paper feeder .................................................................................................................................. 62
Figure 1-40 Tray 3-5 driver PCA ......................................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 1-41 Paper pickup and feed operation (550-sheet paper feeder) ......................................................................... 64
Figure 1-42 Jam detection (1x550-sheet paper feeder) ................................................................................................... 66
Figure 2-1 Open the Pre-boot menu .................................................................................................................................. 77
Figure 2-2 Pre-boot menu .................................................................................................................................................. 78
Figure 2-3 Open the Pre-boot menu .................................................................................................................................. 79
Figure 2-4 Open the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 2-5 Turn Windows features on or off ...................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 2-6 Enable the telnet client feature ........................................................................................................................ 89
Figure 2-7 Select the +3:Administrator item ..................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 2-8 Select the +A:Remote Admin item .................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 2-9 Select the 1:Start Telnet item ........................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 2-10 Telnet connecting message ............................................................................................................................ 90
Figure 2-11 Telnet error message ...................................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 2-12 Telnet server function initialized .................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 2-13 Open a command window ............................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 2-14 Start a telnet session ...................................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 2-15 Establish a telnet connection ......................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 2-16 Enter the PIN ................................................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 2-17 Remote Admin window ................................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 2-18 Access the administrator menu ...................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 2-19 Access the remote admin menu ...................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 2-20 Terminate the telnet connection .................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 2-21 Diagnostic-tests access button .................................................................................................................... 102
Figure 2-22 Press the diagnostics-access button ............................................................................................................ 102
Figure 2-23 Control-panel version A yellow screen ......................................................................................................... 103
Figure 2-24 Touch the screen to advance colored screens .............................................................................................. 104
Figure 2-25 Exit the diagnostic mode .............................................................................................................................. 104
Figure 2-26 Open the Pre-boot menu .............................................................................................................................. 105
Figure 2-27 Pre-boot menu .............................................................................................................................................. 106
Figure 2-28 Access the administration menu .................................................................................................................. 107
Figure 2-29 Access the diagnostics menu ........................................................................................................................ 107
Figure 2-30 Open the screen test ..................................................................................................................................... 108
Figure 2-31 Blue vertical gradient screen ........................................................................................................................ 108
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Figure 2-32 Open the touch test ...................................................................................................................................... 112
Figure 2-33 Touch the white grid ..................................................................................................................................... 112
Figure 2-34 Verify the mark ............................................................................................................................................. 113
Figure 2-35 Open the softkey test ................................................................................................................................... 114
Figure 2-36 Touch the Home button ................................................................................................................................ 114
Figure 2-37 Successful test .............................................................................................................................................. 115
Figure 2-38 Open the backlight test ................................................................................................................................. 116
Figure 2-39 Open the sound test ...................................................................................................................................... 117
Figure 2-40 Do not open the keyboard test ..................................................................................................................... 118
Figure 2-41 Open the sound test ...................................................................................................................................... 119
Figure 2-42 Touchscreen blank, white, or dim (no image) .............................................................................................. 121
Figure 2-43 Touchscreen is slow to respond or requires multiple presses to respond ................................................... 122
Figure 2-44 Touchscreen has an unresponsive zone ....................................................................................................... 123
Figure 2-45 No control panel sound ................................................................................................................................. 124
Figure 2-46 Home button is unresponsive ....................................................................................................................... 125
Figure 2-47 Hardware integration pocket (HIP) is not functioning (control panel functional) ....................................... 126
Figure 2-48 Engine test button ........................................................................................................................................ 128
Figure 2-49 Defeating interlocks (front door) .................................................................................................................. 129
Figure 2-50 Defeating interlocks (right door; right side) ................................................................................................. 130
Figure 2-51 Defeating interlocks (right door; left side) ................................................................................................... 130
Figure 2-52 Printer base, sensors and switches block diagram ...................................................................................... 142
Figure 2-53 1x550-sheet paper feeder, sensors and switches block diagram ............................................................... 143
Figure 2-54 Printer base cross section diagram .............................................................................................................. 144
Figure 2-55 1x550-sheet paper feeder cross section diagram ....................................................................................... 145
Figure 2-56 DC controller PCA .......................................................................................................................................... 146
Figure 2-57 Formatter PCA ............................................................................................................................................... 148
Figure 2-58 1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA .................................................................................................................... 149
Figure 2-59 External plug and port locations .................................................................................................................. 150
Figure 2-60 Main assemblies, printer base (1 of 2) ......................................................................................................... 151
Figure 2-61 Main assemblies, printer base (2 of 2) ......................................................................................................... 152
Figure 2-62 PCA locations (printer base) ......................................................................................................................... 154
Figure 2-63 General timing chart ..................................................................................................................................... 155
Figure 2-64 General circuit diagram (printer base) (1 of 2) ............................................................................................. 156
Figure 2-65 General circuit diagram (printer base) (2 of 2) ............................................................................................. 157
Figure 2-66 General circuit diagram 1x550-sheet paper feeder ..................................................................................... 158
Figure 2-67 Configuration page ....................................................................................................................................... 160
Figure 2-68 Configuration page ....................................................................................................................................... 161
Figure 2-69 Paper Tray guides ......................................................................................................................................... 217
Figure 2-70 Paper height guides ...................................................................................................................................... 217
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Figure 2-75 Tray 1 Paper guides ...................................................................................................................................... 225
Figure 2-76 Tray 1 Paper height guides ........................................................................................................................... 225
Figure 2-77 Tray 2 Paper guides ...................................................................................................................................... 226
Figure 2-78 Tray 2 Paper height guides ........................................................................................................................... 226
Figure 2-81 Front and Rear Density Sensors ................................................................................................................... 264
Figure 2-84 500 Sheet paper tray door ............................................................................................................................ 290
Figure 2-85 Sample event log .......................................................................................................................................... 315
Figure 2-86 Examples of repetitive defects ..................................................................................................................... 320
Figure 2-87 Place the ruler on the page ........................................................................................................................... 321
Figure 2-88 Locate the next repetitive defect ................................................................................................................. 321
Figure 2-89 Determine the defective assembly ............................................................................................................... 322
Figure 2-90 Print-quality troubleshooting procedure ..................................................................................................... 324
Figure 2-91 Yellow print-quality troubleshooting page .................................................................................................. 324
Figure 2-92 Yellow comparison page ............................................................................................................................... 325
Figure 2-93 Black print-quality troubleshooting page .................................................................................................... 326
Figure 2-94 Open Tray 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 344
Figure 2-95 Open the roller cover .................................................................................................................................... 344
Figure 2-96 Remove the cover ......................................................................................................................................... 345
Figure 2-97 Release two tabs ........................................................................................................................................... 345
Figure 2-98 Remove the roller ......................................................................................................................................... 346
Figure 2-99 Release the tray retainers ............................................................................................................................ 346
Figure 2-100 Raise Tray 1 up ............................................................................................................................................ 347
Figure 2-101 Open the roller cover .................................................................................................................................. 347
Figure 2-102 Release one tab .......................................................................................................................................... 348
Figure 2-103 Remove the roller ....................................................................................................................................... 348
Figure 2-104 Clean the rollers .......................................................................................................................................... 349
Figure 2-105 Locate the keyed end of the roller and the holder ..................................................................................... 349
Figure 2-106 Install the roller .......................................................................................................................................... 350
Figure 2-107 Rotate the end of the roller into the holder ............................................................................................... 350
Figure 2-108 Close the roller cover .................................................................................................................................. 351
Figure 2-109 Lower Tray 1 down ...................................................................................................................................... 351
Figure 2-110 Reconnect the tray retainers ...................................................................................................................... 352
Figure 2-111 Install the roller .......................................................................................................................................... 352
Figure 2-112 Reconnect two tabs .................................................................................................................................... 353
Figure 2-113 Install the roller cover ................................................................................................................................. 353
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Figure 2-114 Close the roller cover .................................................................................................................................. 354
Figure 2-115 Close Tray 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 354
Figure 2-116 Pull the tray out .......................................................................................................................................... 355
Figure 2-117 Remove the tray ......................................................................................................................................... 355
Figure 2-118 Open the right door .................................................................................................................................... 356
Figure 2-119 Raise the transfer roller assembly ............................................................................................................. 356
Figure 2-120 Lower the paper guide ................................................................................................................................ 357
Figure 2-121 Locate the tray pickup roller ....................................................................................................................... 357
Figure 2-122 Slide the assembly to the left ..................................................................................................................... 358
Figure 2-123 Remove the roller assembly ....................................................................................................................... 358
Figure 2-124 Locate the roller assembly ......................................................................................................................... 359
Figure 2-125 Push up on the blue label ........................................................................................................................... 359
Figure 2-126 Remove the roller assembly ....................................................................................................................... 360
Figure 2-127 Clean the rollers .......................................................................................................................................... 360
Figure 2-128 Install the roller assembly .......................................................................................................................... 361
Figure 2-129 Fully seat the roller assembly .................................................................................................................... 361
Figure 2-130 Check the installation ................................................................................................................................. 362
Figure 2-131 Note of the mounting tab ........................................................................................................................... 362
Figure 2-132 Position the roller assembly in the printer ................................................................................................. 363
Figure 2-133 Release the spring loaded shaft ................................................................................................................. 363
Figure 2-134 Verify the roller installation ....................................................................................................................... 364
Figure 2-135 Install the tray ............................................................................................................................................. 364
Figure 2-136 Close the tray .............................................................................................................................................. 365
Figure 2-137 Printer base jam sensors ............................................................................................................................ 371
Figure 2-138 1x550-sheet paper-feeder jam sensors .................................................................................................... 372
Figure 2-139 Open the Pre-boot menu ............................................................................................................................ 396
Figure A-1 Dimensions for the n and dn models .............................................................................................................. 410
Figure A-2 Dimensions for the x model ............................................................................................................................ 410
Figure A-3 Dimensions for the 1 x 550-sheet paper feeder ............................................................................................ 411
Figure A-4 Dimensions for the printer cabinet and stand ............................................................................................... 411
Figure A-5 Dimensions for the printer with one 1 x550-sheet tray and the cabinet/stand ........................................... 412
Figure A-6 Certificate of Volatility (1 of 2) ....................................................................................................................... 414
Figure A-7 Certificate of Volatility (2 of 2) ....................................................................................................................... 415
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Basic operation
The printer routes all high-level processes through the formatter, which stores font information, processes
the print image, and communicates with the host computer.
The basic printer operation comprises the following systems:
The engine-control system, which includes the power supply and the DC controller printed circuit
assembly (PCA)
The laser/scanner system, which forms the latent image on the photosensitive drum
The image-formation system, which transfers a toner image onto the paper
The media feed system, which uses a system of rollers and belts to transport the paper through the
printer
Accessory (optional paper feeder)
Figure 1-1 Relationship between the main printer systems
Laser scanner system
Image-formation system
Accessory
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Figure 1-2 System block diagram

Sequence of operation
The DC controller PCA controls the operating sequence, as described in the following table.
Table 1-1 Sequence of operation
Period Duration Description
Waiting From the time the power is turned on, the door is Detects the fuser
closed, or when the printer exits Sleep mode until the
printer is ready for printing. Heats the fuser sleeve in the fuser
Pressurizes the pressure roller in the fuser
Detects the toner cartridges
Separates all of the developing rollers from the

photosensitive drums in the toner cartridges
Separates all of the transfer rollers from the

photosensitive drums in the toner cartridges
Rotates and stops each motor
Rotates and stops each fan
Detects the ITB
Cleans the ITB and secondary transfer roller
Standby From the end of the waiting sequence, the last Is in the Ready state
rotation until the formatter receives a print command,
or until the printer is turned off. Enters Sleep mode if the formatter sends the
sleep command
Rotates and stops each fan
Calibrates if the formatter sends the calibration

command
Initial rotation From the time the formatter receives a print command Rotates each motor
until the paper enters the paper path.
Rotates each fan
Activates the high-voltage power supply
Prepares the laser/scanner unit
Warms the fuser to the correct temperature
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Table 1-1 Sequence of operation (continued)
Period Duration Description
Printing From the time the first sheet of paper enters the paper Forms the image on the photosensitive drums
path until the last sheet has passed through the fuser.
Transfers the toner to the paper
Fuses the toner image onto the paper
Last rotation From the time the last sheet of paper exits the fuser Moves the last printed sheet into the output bin
until the motors stop rotating.
Stops each motor
Stops each fan
Stops the high-voltage power supply
Stops the laser/scanner unit
Turns the fuser heater off
If another print command is received, the printer

enters the initial rotation period when the last
rotation is complete.

Formatter-control system
The formatter performs the following functions:
Controls sleep mode
Receives and processes print data from the various printer interfaces
Monitors control panel functions and relaying printer status information through the control panel and
the network or bi-directional interface
Develops and coordinates data placement and timing with the DC controller PCA
Stores font information
Communicates with the host computer through the network or the bidirectional interface
The formatter receives a print job from the network or bidirectional interface and separates it into image
information and instructions that control the printing process. The DC controller PCA synchronizes the image
formation system with the paper input and output systems, and then signals the formatter to send the print
image data.
Sleep mode
NOTE: In the General Settings menu (a submenu of the Administration menu), this item is termed Sleep
Timer Settings.
This feature conserves power after the printer has been idle for an adjustable period of time. When the printer
is in Sleep mode, the printer retains all settings, downloaded fonts, and macros. The default setting is for
Sleep mode to be enabled, and the printer enters Sleep mode after a 30-second idle time.
The printer firmware uses a combination of timers and Sleep settings to control when the printer enters a
different state as well as what states the printer will enter. The available states are listed below, in
descending order, from using the most power to using the least power:
Active: The printer control panel is fully illuminated. The power button light is illuminated.
Shallow sleep: The printer control panel is dim and the content is grayed out, but is still readable. The
power button light is illuminated.
Sleep: The printer control panel is off (blacked out). The power button light blinks once every three
seconds.
Deep sleep: The printer control panel is off (blacked out). The power button light blinks once every three
seconds. The control panel and power button appearance is the same in this state as the sleep state.
However, the printer is drawing less than 1 watt of power in the deep sleep state (as opposed to 6 watts
of power in the sleep state).
Off: This state is entered by pressing the power button or removing power from the printer. The power
button light is not illuminated.
The printer exits Sleep mode and enters the warm-up cycle when any of the following events occur:
The printer receives a print job, valid data, or a PML or PJL command.
A control-panel button is pressed or the touchscreen is touched.
A cover or door is opened.
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The engine-test switch is pressed.
A paper tray, other than Tray 1, is opened.
NOTE: If the printer is in the deep sleep state, opening a paper tray will not cause the printer to exit
Sleep mode.
NOTE: Printer error messages override the Sleep message. The printer enters Sleep mode at the
appropriate time, but the error message continues to appear.
TIP: When the printer is in Sleep mode, the sub-power supply is off and the low-voltage power supply is on.
Printer job language (PJL)

PJL is an integral part of printer configuration, in addition to the standard printer command language (PCL)
and PostScript (PS). With standard cabling, the printer can use PJL to perform a variety of functions, such as
these:
Two-way communication with the host computer through a network connection or a USB device
port: The printer can inform the host about the control-panel settings, and the control-panel settings
can be changed from the host.
Dynamic I/O switching: The printer uses this switching to be configured with a host on each I/O. The
printer can receive data from more than one I/O simultaneously, until the I/O buffer is full. This can occur
even when the printer is offline.
Context-sensitive switching: The printer can automatically recognize the personality (PS or PCL) of
each job and configure itself to serve that personality.
Isolation of print environment settings from one print job to the next: For example, if a print job is
sent to the printer in landscape mode, the subsequent print jobs print in landscape only if they are
formatted for landscape printing.
Printer management language (PML)

PML allows remote configuration of the printer and status read-back from the printer through the I/O ports.
Control panel
The M552dn, M553n and M553dn control panel is a 6.85 cm (2.7 in) four-line color display with numeric
keypad and additional buttons for navigating control panel menus. The M553x control panel is a 10.9 cm (4.3
in) full-color SVGA with infrared touchscreen and adjustable viewing angle.
The M553x control panel has a diagnostic mode to allow testing of the touchscreen, Home button, and
speaker. The control panel does not require calibration.

Easy-access USB port
This printer features easy-access USB printing, for quickly printing files without sending them from a
computer. The printer accepts standard USB flash drives in the USB port near the control panel. It supports
the following types of files:
.pdf
.prn
.pcl
.ps
.cht
The USB port is disabled by default. Follow the instructions in the printer user guide to enable the USB port
and print USB documents.
Wireless
The M553x contains a wireless card to enable wireless direct printing over a 802.11b/g/n wireless connection.
NOTE: This card does not enable the printer to connect to the network.
Near field communication (NFC)

The M553x printer supports NFC capabilities. NFC enables a connection between the printer and a mobile
device, such as a smartphone or tablet, by touching the device to the NFC icon on the bottom of the control
panel. Documents and images from the mobile device can then be printed through the wireless card on the
printer
CPU
The formatter incorporates a 1.2 GHz processor.
Input/output (I/O)
The printer has three I/O interfaces:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Easy-access USB printing (no computer required)
Memory
The formatter incorporates different types of memory and storage to store the printer firmware as well as
print-job data and user settings.
Firmware
The embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC) on the formatter stores the firmware. A remote firmware upgrade
process is used to overwrite and upgrade the firmware.
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Nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM)
The printer uses NVRAM to store printer and user configuration settings. The contents of NVRAM are retained
when the printer is turned off or disconnected.
Random access memory (RAM)

The RAM on the formatter serves as a temporary storage area for printing and system operation.
HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)

MEt effectively doubles the amount of standard memory through a variety of font- and data-compression
methods.
NOTE: MEt is available only in when printing in printer command language (PCL) mode. It is not functional
when printing in PostScript (PS) mode.

The engine-control system receives commands from the formatter and interacts with the other main systems
to coordinate all printer functions. The engine-control system consists of the following components:
DC controller
One low-voltage power supply
Two high-voltage power supplies
One fuser power supply
Figure 1-3 Engine-control system
Laser scanner system
DC controller
Image-formation system
Low-voltage power supply
Formatter
High-voltage power supplies

Pickup, feed, and delivery
system
Fuser power supply
Accessory
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DC controller
The DC controller controls the operation of the printer and its components. The DC controller starts the
printer operation when the printer power is turned on and the power supply sends DC voltage to the DC
controller. After the printer enters the standby period, the DC controller sends out various signals to operate
motors, solenoids, and other printer components based on the print command and image data that the host
computer sends.
Figure 1-4 DC controller block diagram
S
Solenoid
Motor Fan
Fan
Motor
Clutch
Photointerrupter
High-voltage
power supply D
Fan Solenoid
LED Switch
Sensor Photointerrupter
Sensor
ITB assy
DC controller LED
T2 roller
High-voltage
power supply T Accessory
Cartridge
(Y/M/C/K)
Fuser HIP
Control panel
Sensor
Fuser
power supply
Fan Formatter
Fan
Low-voltage
Motor power supply Laser scanner assy
AC input

Motors
The printer has eight motors. The motors drive the components in the paper-feed and image-formation
systems.
The DC controller monitors the fuser motor; the scanner motor, and drum motors 1, 2, and 3 to determine if a
motor has failed. It notifies the formatter when it encounters the following conditions:
Startup failure: the motor does not reach a specified speed within a specified time from when the motor
starts.
Rotational failure: the rotational speed of the motor is not in the specified range for a specified time
after the motor reaches a specified speed.
Table 1-2 Motors
Abbreviation Name Purpose Failure detection
M1 Drum motor 1 Drives the yellow photosensitive drum, yellow Yes

developing roller, and magenta developing
roller
M2 Drum motor 2 Drives the magenta photosensitive drum, cyan Yes

photosensitive drum, and cyan developing
roller
M3 Drum motor 3 Drives the black photosensitive drum, black Yes

developing roller, and ITB
M4 Fuser motor Drives the pressure roller and delivery roller; Yes
the pressurization and release of the pressure
roller; and the engagement and
disengagement of the primary and secondary
transfer rollers
M5 Pickup motor Drives the registration roller, Tray 1 pickup No

roller, Tray 2 pickup roller, and Tray 2 feed
roller
M6 Developer disengagement motor Drives the engagement and disengagement of No

the developing rollers
M7 Scanner motor Drives the scanner mirror Yes
M8 Duplex reverse motor (M552dn, Drives the duplex reverse roller No

M553dn and M553x only)

Fans
The printer has four fans for preventing the temperature from rising in the printer and for cooling the printed
pages.
The DC controller determines if there is a fan failure and notifies the formatter if the fan locks for a specified
time from when the fan starts.
Table 1-3 Fans
Abbreviation Name Cooling area Type Speed
FM1 Power supply fan Around the low-voltage power Intake Full/half
supply unit
FM2 Cartridge fan Around the toner cartridges Intake Full
FM3 Delivery fan Around the output tray Exhaust Full/half
Around the fuser area
FM4 Fuser fan Around the fuser Exhaust Full/half
Solenoids
Table 1-4 Solenoids
Component abbreviation Component name
SL1 Primary transfer roller disengagement solenoid
SL2 Tray 1 pickup solenoid
SL3 Duplex reverse solenoid (M552dn, M553dn and M553x only)
Clutches
Table 1-5 Clutches
CL1 Tray 2 pickup clutch
CL2 Duplex re-pickup clutch (M552dn, M553dn and M553x only)
Switches
Table 1-6 Switches
SW1 24V interlock switch
SW3 Right door switch
SW4 Power supply switch

Table 1-6 Switches (continued)
SW5 Tray 2 detection switch
SW1001 Test print switch

Sensors
Table 1-7 Sensors
PS1 Loop sensor
SE1 Media sensor
SR1 Drum home position sensor 1
SR4 Developing home position sensor
SR5 Primary transfer roller disengagement sensor
SR6 Top-of-page (TOP) sensor (M552dn, M553dn and M553x only)
SR6N Top-of-page (TOP) sensor (M553n only)
SR8 Tray 1 media-out sensor
SR9 Fuser delivery sensor
SR10 Output bin media-full sensor
SR11 Fuser pressure release sensor
SR12 Tray 2 media-out sensor
SR13 Media width sensor, front (M552dn, M553dn and M553x only)
SR13N Media width sensor, front (M553n only)
SR14 Media width sensor, rear (M552dn, M553dn and M553x only)
SR14N Media width sensor, rear (M553n only)
Registration density sensor
Environment sensor (temperature and humidity)
Yellow toner-level sensor
Magenta toner-level sensor
Cyan toner-level sensor
Black toner-level sensor
Residual toner collection unit full sensor

The low-voltage power-supply (LVPS) circuit converts the AC power from the wall receptacle into the DC
voltage that the printer components use.
Figure 1-5 Low-voltage power-supply circuit
AC input
Fuser power supply DC controller

Fuse
FU100
Fuser
Fuse
FU101
Zerocross ZEROX
circuit
+3.3VB2
24VRMT
+24V +24VA +3.3VB FET

Rectifying generation +24VB
circuit circuit
FET
Protection
Interlock switch
circuit
SW1
+3.3VC
+3.3VD
+3.3VC
+3.3VA
FET
+3.3V +3.3VA
generation
circuit
POWER_SW
Rectifying +5VA
circuit
+5VA
Power switch
SW4
+5V +5VB
Switching
generation Formatter
circuit
circuit +5VC
VC5VOFF
PWRSAVE FET
Protection
circuit

Low-voltage power supply voltages description
The low-voltage power supply converts the AC power into three DC voltages, which it then subdivides, as
described in the following table.
Table 1-8 Converted DC voltages
Main DC voltage Sub-voltage Behavior
+24 V +24 VA Constantly supplied
Stopped during active OFF or inactive OFF
+24 VB Interrupted when the right door is open (SW1)
+24 VC Interrupted when the right door is open (SW1)
+5 V +5 VA Constantly supplied
+5 VB Constantly supplied
+5 VC Constantly supplied
+3.3 V +3.3 VA Constantly supplied
+3.3 VB Constantly supplied
Stopped during inactive OFF
+3.3 VC Constantly supplied
+3.3 VD Constantly supplied
Over-current/over-voltage protection
The low-voltage power supply automatically stops supplying the DC voltage to the printer components
whenever it detects excessive current or abnormal voltage. The low-voltage power supply has a protective
circuit against over-current and over-voltage to prevent failures in the power supply circuit.
CAUTION: If DC voltage is not being supplied from the low-voltage power supply, the protective function
might be running. In this case, turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord.
Do not turn the power switch on until the root cause is found and corrected.
If the protective function is active, the DC controller notifies the formatter of a low-voltage power supply
failure. In addition, the low-voltage power supply has two fuses to protect against over-current. If over-
current flows into the AC line, the fuse stops the AC power.
Sleep mode operation

Sleep mode conserves energy by stopping the power to several components when the printer is idle. If the DC
controller detects voltage that is too high when the printer is in Sleep mode, it determines that the low-
voltage power supply has failed, and it notifies the formatter.

Low-voltage power supply failure detection
The DC controller determines a low-voltage power supply failure and notifies the formatter when the low-
voltage power supply does not supply +24 V.
Low-voltage power supply functions

The printer has the following low-voltage power supply functions.
Table 1-9 Low-voltage power supply functions
Function Supported feature
Sleep mode Yes
Power supply voltage detection Yes
Automatic power OFF Yes
Automatic power ON/OFF Yes
Active OFF Yes
Inactive OFF Yes
Network mode No
Power switch illumination Yes
Low-voltage power supply failure detection Yes
Power save mode No
High-voltage power supply

The DC controller controls the high-voltage power supply (HVPS) to generate biases. The high-voltage power
supply delivers the high-voltage biases to the following components used to transfer toner during the image-
formation process:
Primary charging roller (in the toner cartridges)
Developing roller (in the toner cartridges)
Primary transfer roller
Secondary transfer roller
Pressure roller
ITB cleaning brush

High-voltage power supply circuits
The high-voltage power supply contains the following separate circuits.
Figure 1-6 High-voltage power supply circuits
High-voltage power supply T
Primary transfer bias circuit Fusing bias circuit
ITB cleaning
brush
Pressure roller
Y Primary transfer roller

e
Secondary
n transfer roller
C
Primary charging bias Secondary transfer

Developing bias circuit
circuit bias circuit
High-voltage power supply D
DC controller
Table 1-10 High-voltage power supply circuits
Circuit Description
Primary-charging-bias generation The primary charging bias negatively charges the surface of the photosensitive drum to
prepare for image formation.

Table 1-10 High-voltage power supply circuits (continued)
Circuit Description
Developing-bias generation The developing bias adheres toner to an electrostatic latent image formed on the
photosensitive drums.
Primary-transfer-bias generation The primary transfer bias transfers the toner from each photosensitive drum onto the
ITB.
Secondary-transfer-bias generation The positive secondary transfer bias transfers the toner image from the ITB onto the
paper. The negative bias transfers residual toner on the secondary transfer roller back to
the ITB. The residual toner on the ITB is deposited in the toner collection unit.
Fuser bias
The printer uses instant-on fusing. The fuser bias is DC positive for improved print quality. The fuser bias
circuit is located in the high-voltage power supply, HVPS (T).
Fuser control
The DC controller and components in the fuser perform the following functions related to fuser operation:
Control fuser temperature
Detect fuser failures
Prevent excessive temperature rise
Detect remaining life in the fuser
Determine if the correct fuser is installed
Fuser circuits
The fuser heater control circuit and the fuser heater safety circuit control the fuser temperature according to
commands from the DC controller. The fuser consists of the following major components:

Figure 1-7 Fuser components
TH3
H1, H2 Fuser film
TH1
TP1
Pressure roller
TH2
FUSER TEMPERATURE signal
FUSER HEATER CONTROL signal
Fuser heater control Fuser heater safety

circuit circuit
Fuser power supply
DC controller
Table 1-11 Fuser components
Type of component Abbreviation Name Function
Heaters H1 Fuser main heater Heats the center of the fuser sleeve
H2 Fuser sub-heater Heats the edge of the fuser sleeve
Thermistors TH1 Main thermistor Detects the center temperature of

the fuser heater
(Contact type)
TH2 Sub-thermistor 1 Detects the temperature at one end
of the fuser heater

Table 1-11 Fuser components (continued)
Type of component Abbreviation Name Function
TH3 Sub-thermistor 2 Detects the temperature at one end

of the fuser heater
Thermoswitch TP1 Thermoswitch Prevents an abnormal temperature

rise in the fuser heater
(Non-contact type)
Fuser control functions

The printer has the following fuser control functions.
Table 1-12 Low-voltage power supply functions
Failure detection function Supported feature
Fuser temperature control Yes
Fuser failure detection Yes
Frequency detection circuit failure detection Yes
Fuser pressure release mechanism failure detection Yes
Fuser type discrepancy detection Yes
Fuser type identification detection Yes
Fuser presence detection Yes
Fuser life detection Yes
Relay failure detection No
Pressure roller cleaning Yes
Fuser temperature control

The temperatures of the two rollers in the fuser fluctuate according to the stage of the printing process. The
DC controller sends commands to the fuser-control circuit to adjust temperatures.

Figure 1-8 Fuser temperature-control circuit
AC input
DC controller
Low-voltage
power supply
Zerocross /ZEROX
circuit
Fuser
power supply
+24VC
/RLD2
RL6002 Relay control
circuit
Fuser heater RLD1
safety circuit
Relay control FSR_TH_MAIN
RL6001
circuit
FSRD_MAIN
Fuser heater FSRD_SUB

control circuit
FSR_TH_SUB_R
Fuser
FSR_TH_SUB_R
TH3
FSR_TH_MAIN
TH1
FSR_TH_SUB_F
TH2
+24VC
+24VB
TP
H1, H2
Fuser sleeve assy
FSR_TYPE100
Pressure roller
FSR_SNS

Fuser heater protection
Fuser heater protection is a feature that detects excessive temperatures in the fuser and interrupts the power
supply to the fuser heater.
The following three protective components prevent the fuser heater from excessive rising temperature:
DC controller: When a thermistor or sub-thermistor detects a temperature above a certain threshold,

the DC controller interrupts power to the specific heater.
Fuser-heater safety circuit: The fuser heater safety circuit monitors the detected temperature of the
sub thermistors.
Thermoswitch: If the temperature in the heaters is abnormally high, and the temperature in the
thermoswitch exceeds a specified value, the contact to the thermoswitch breaks.
Fuser unit life detection

The fuser life is tracked by fuser rotations, and not by the number of pages printed. This is a more accurate
tracking method since the fuser rotates for every print job. There will be variations in fuser life depending on
customer usage. Three-page, intermittent jobs optimize fuser life. Customers who are running one and two-
page intermittent jobs with long pauses between each job might reach the fuser low message sooner due to
the fuser rotating for each one-page job compared to every three pages.
Fuser identification
The printer detects the type and presence of the fuser. The DC controller notifies the formatter when it fails to
detect the type or presence of the fuser.
NOTE: This printer detects if a fuser of the correct voltage for the printer is installed. If a fuser of the
incorrect voltage is installed, the DC controller notifies the formatter and an error message is displayed on the
control panel.

Engine laser/scanner system
The laser/scanner system forms the latent electrostatic image on the photosensitive drums inside each of the
toner cartridges.
The DC controller receives instructions from the formatter regarding the image of the page to be printed. The
DC controller signals the lasers to emit light, and the laser beams pass through lenses and onto the scanner
mirror, which rotates at a constant speed. The mirror reflects the beam onto the photosensitive drum in the
pattern required for the image, exposing the surface of the drum so it can receive toner.
The main components of the laser/scanner system are the laser assembly and the scanner motor assembly,
which are controlled by signals sent from the DC controller.
Figure 1-9 Laser/scanner system
Photosensitive drum
BD sensor
Photosensitive drum
Laser assembly
Y
Scanner motor assembly
Scanner mirror
DC controller

Laser/scanner failure detection
The DC controller determines an optical unit failure and notifies the formatter of the error status when any of
the following occurs:
Laser/scanner motor startup failure: The scanner motor does not reach a specified rotation frequency
within a specified period of time from when the laser/scanner starts up.
Laser/scanner motor abnormal rotation: The laser/scanner motor does not reach a specified rotational
frequency within a specified period of time during a print operation.
Safety
The laser/scanner assembly has a mechanical laser shutter. For the safety of users and service technicians,
the laser shutter interrupts the optical path of the laser/scanner assembly when the top door is opened
(SW101).
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Image-formation process
The image-formation system creates the printed image on the paper. The system consists of the following
components:
Toner cartridges
Intermediate transfer belt (ITB)
Fuser
Laser/scanner
The DC Controller controls the internal components of the image formation system (according to commands
received from the formatter) to form the toner image on the photosensitive drum surface. The toner image is
then transferred to the print media and fused.

Figure 1-10 Image-formation system
Cartridge Primary transfer roller

ITB
Fuser
M
Secondary
C transfer
roller
K
Laser/scanner
DC controller
The following figure shows the motors for the image-formation system.

Figure 1-11 Motors
M2 M1 M6 M3 M4
DC controller
Table 1-13 Motors
Abbreviation Component Replacement part number
M1 Drum motor 1 Drum motor assembly (RM2-0078-000CN)
M4 Fuser motor Fuser motor assembly (RM2-0077-000CN)
M6 Developer disengagement motor Stepping motor (RK2-6027-000CN)
The following figure shows the sensors for the image-formation system.

Figure 1-12 Sensors
Toner collection unit full sensor
SR5
Y
Registration
C density sensor
SR1
Y toner level K SE1
sensor
SR2
M toner level
Environmental
sensor
SR4 sensor
C toner level
sensor
SR3
K toner level
sensor
DC controller
Table 1-14 Sensors
SR1 Drum home position sensor 1 Main motor drive assembly (B5L25-67902)
SR4 Developing home position sensor Main motor drive assembly (B5L25-67902)
SR5 Primary transfer roller disengagement sensor Estrangement detect PCA assembly (RM2-7157-000CN)
SE1 Media sensor Registration assembly
RM2-0093-000CN (M553n)
RM2-0018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
Yellow toner-level sensor Part not available
Magenta toner-level sensor Part not available
Cyan toner-level sensor Part not available
Black toner-level sensor Part not available
Registration density sensor Density detect assembly (RM2-7160-000CN)
Environmental sensor Environmental sensor PCA assembly (RM2-7154-000CN)
Toner collection unit full sensor Waste toner detect PCA assembly (RM2-7130-000CN)
Pre-exposure LEDs 1, 2, and 3 Pre-exposure PCA assembly (RM2-7168-000CN)
Pre-exposure LED 4 Pre-exposure PCA assembly (RM2-7169-000CN)

The image-formation process consists of ten steps divided into six functional blocks.
Figure 1-13 Image-formation process
: Paper path
Delivery
: Direction of drum rotation
: Functional block Fusing

8. Fusing
: Step
ITB cleaning
Transfer
9. ITB cleaning 7. Separation
6. Secondary transfer
Developing
5. Primary transfer
4. Developing
Drum cleaning
Y M C K
10. Drum cleaning
3. Laser-beam exposure
2. Primary charging 1. Pre-exposure

Latent image formation Pickup
Table 1-15 Image formation process
Functional block Steps Description
Latent image formation 1. Pre-exposure An invisible latent image forms on the surface of the
2. Primary charging
3. Laser-beam exposure
Development 4. Development Toner adheres to the electrostatic latent image on the

Transfer 5. Primary transfer The toner image transfers to the ITB and then to the
paper.
6. Secondary transfer
7. Separation
Fusing 8. Fusing The toner fuses to the paper to make a permanent

image.
ITB cleaning 9. ITB cleaning Residual toner is removed from the ITB.
Drum cleaning 10. Drum cleaning Residual toner is removed from the photosensitive
drums.

Step 1: Pre-exposure
Light from the pre-exposure LED strikes the surface of the photosensitive drum to remove any residual
electrical charges from the drum surface.
Figure 1-14 Pre-exposure
LED
Photosensitive drum
Step 2: Primary charging

The primary-charging roller contacts the photosensitive drum and charges the drum with negative potential.
Figure 1-15 Primary charging
Primary charging roller
Primary charging bias
Photosensitive drum

Step 3: Laser-beam exposure
The laser beam strikes the surface of the photosensitive drum in the areas where the image will form. The
negative charge neutralizes in those areas, which are then ready to accept toner.
Figure 1-16 Laser-beam exposure

Laser beam
Photosensitive drum
Step 4: Development
Toner acquires a negative charge as the developing cylinder contacts the developing blade. Because the
negatively charged surface of the photosensitive drums have been neutralized where they have been struck
by the laser beam, the toner adheres to those areas on the drums. The latent image becomes visible on the
surface of each drum.
Figure 1-17 Development
Developer roller
Developer blade
Developing bias
Photosensitive drum

Step 5: Primary transfer
The positively charged primary-transfer rollers contact the ITB, giving the ITB a positive charge. The ITB
attracts the negatively charged toner from the surface of each photosensitive drum, and the complete toner
image transfers onto the ITB.
Figure 1-18 Primary transfer
Photosensitive
drum
ITB
Primary transfer bias
Step 6: Secondary transfer

The paper acquires a positive charge from the secondary-transfer roller, and attracts the negatively charged
toner from the surface of the ITB. The complete toner image transfers onto the paper.
Figure 1-19 Secondary transfer
ITB
Paper
Secondary transfer bias

Step 7: Separation
The stiffness of the paper causes it to separate from the ITB as the ITB bends. The static-charge eliminator
removes excess charge from the paper to make sure that the toner fuses correctly.
Figure 1-20 Separation
ITB
Paper
Static charge eliminator
Step 8: Fusing
To create the permanent image, the paper passes through heated, pressurized rollers to melt the toner onto
the page. Fusing bias is added to the pressure roller to improve the print quality.
Figure 1-21 Fusing
Fuser heater
Fuser film
Paper
Fusing bias
Pressure roller

Step 9: ITB cleaning
The cleaning blade scrapes the residual toner off the surface of the ITB. The residual toner feed screw
deposits residual toner in the toner collection unit. The residual toner which cannot be removed by the
cleaning blade is charged by the ITB cleaning brush, and then transferred from the ITB surface to the
photosensitive drum by the primary transfer (T1) roller.
Figure 1-22 ITB cleaning
Step 10: Drum cleaning

The cleaning blade scrapes the residual toner off the surface of the photosensitive drum, and toner is
deposited in the toner collection portion of the cartridge.
Figure 1-23 Drum cleaning
Cleaning blade
Photosensitive
drum
Residual toner

Toner cartridges
The printer has four toner cartridges, one for each color: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.
Design
Each toner cartridge is filled with toner and consists of the following components:
Photosensitive drum
Developer
Primary-charging roller
Memory chip
The DC controller rotates the drum motor to drive the photosensitive drum, developing roller, and the
primary-charging roller.

Figure 1-24 Toner cartridge system
DC controller
M6
Developer
i
disengagement SR4
motor Developing home position
sensor
Memory Photosensitive drum

chip SR1/SR2/SR3
Drum home position
sensor
M
Developer
M1/M2/M3
Drum motor
Primary charging
roller
Developer roller
Cartridge

Memory chip
The memory chip is non-volatile memory that stores information about the usage of the toner cartridge and
helps protect the customer from counterfeit cartridges. This chip is also used to detect the presence of a
cartridge within the printer or when a cartridge is installed in the wrong slot. The printer reads and writes the
data in the memory chip.
Toner seal
The toner cartridge seal is opened automatically when the toner cartridge is installed into the printer.
Toner level and cartridge life detection

Toner level detection: The DC controller detects the remaining toner in a cartridge by the optical detection
method and then notifies the formatter of the remaining toner level.
Cartridge life detection: The DC controller detects the cartridge life by monitoring the total operating time or
remaining toner level of the toner cartridge. The DC controller determines a cartridge end of life and notifies
the formatter when total operating time of the cartridge reaches a specified time or the cartridge runs out of
toner.
Developing unit engagement and disengagement control

The printer can print in full-color mode or in black-only mode. To print in black-only mode, the printer
disengages the developing rollers in the cyan, magenta, and yellow toner cartridges, which maximizes the life
of the cartridges.
Figure 1-25 Developing-roller engagement and disengagement control
DC controller
Developing
M6 disengagement
motor SR4
Developing home position sensor
Developing unit Photosensitive drum
Developing disengagement cam
Developing unit is disengaged Developing unit is engaged

The developing-roller engagement and disengagement control operates as follows: When the printer is
turned on and when each print job is completed, all four of the developing units are disengaged from the
The drive of the developer disengagement motor rotates the developer disengagement cam.
As the cam rotates, the developing unit engages with or separates from the photosensitive drum.
When the print mode is full color, the developing units engage with the drums. When the print mode is black-
only, only the black developing unit engages with the drum.
The DC controller determines a developer disengagement motor failure and notifies the formatter when it
does not detect a specified signal from the developer disengagement sensor during the developing unit
engagement and disengagement operation.
Cartridge Authentication Technology (CAT)

CAT supports two features for managing toner cartridges.
The authentication feature allows customers to specify the use of only genuine HP toner cartridges in
the printer.
The anti-theft feature enables locking a cartridge to a specific printer or fleet of printers.
Authentication
The genuine HP authentication feature allows a customer to specify that only genuine HP supplies can be
used in a printer. If a non-HP or used supply is installed, the printer will not print. This feature is disabled by
default, and can be enabled or disabled from the control panel or the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
If a genuine HP toner cartridge from another printer is moved to a printer with this feature enabled, the toner
cartridge will authenticate and print, unless the toner cartridge has passed the low state. If the toner
cartridge has passed the low state, an Unauthorized Cartridge message displays on the control panel.
If a non-HP toner cartridge is used in a printer with this feature enabled, the message Unauthorized
Cartridge appears on the control-panel display.
NOTE: If a customer suspects they have a counterfeit cartridge, they should report it by going to
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit and selecting Report now.
Anti-theft
The toner cartridge anti-theft feature allows a customer to configure the printer to automatically lock
genuine HP toner cartridges to a specific printer or fleet of printers when they are installed. A locked toner
cartridge will only work in the specified printer or fleet of printers. This feature prevents toner cartridges from
being stolen and used in another printer, or from being moved from an authorized printer to an unauthorized
printer. This feature is disabled by default, and can be enabled or disabled from the control panel, the
Embedded Web Server (EWS), or Web Jetadmin.
When the anti-theft feature is enabled, the toner cartridge in a printer will only work in the specified printer or
fleet of printers. If a locked toner cartridge is moved to another printer, the cartridge will not print and the
message Protected Cartridge appears on the control-panel display.
NOTE: When a toner cartridge is locked to a specific printer or fleet of printers, it cannot be unlocked. This is
a permanent operation.

Intermediate transfer belt (ITB) unit
The ITB unit accepts the toner images from the photosensitive drums and transfers the completed image to
the paper. The ITB unit has the following main components:
Intermediate transfer belt (ITB)
ITB-drive roller
Primary-transfer roller
ITB cleaner
Drum motor 3 drives the ITB drive roller, which rotates the ITB. The motion of the ITB causes the primary
transfer rollers to rotate. The ITB cleaner cleans the ITB surface.
Figure 1-26 ITB unit
DC controller
Toner collection unit full

sensor
ITB cleaner
disengagement solenoid SL1 M4 Fuser motor
SR5 ITB
Toner collection unit
M3
Drum motor 3
Primary transfer roller ITB drive roller
Primary transfer roller engagement and disengagement control

Depending on the requirements of the print job, the primary-transfer rollers engage with the ITB so it can
receive toner from the photosensitive drums. The primary-transfer rollers have three engagement states.
Table 1-16 Primary-transfer roller engagement states
All rollers disengaged The ITB is disengaged from all the four photosensitive drums. This state is the home
position for the ITB unit.
All rollers engaged The ITB is engaged with all four photosensitive drums. This is the state for full-color
printing.
Black roller engaged The ITB is engaged with only the black photosensitive drum. This is the state for black-
only printing.

Figure 1-27 Three states of primary-transfer roller engagement and disengagement
FUSER MOTOR CONTROL

M4 Fuser motor
Four colors are disengaged
Y
SR5
Y M
M C
C K
Four colors are engaged

K
Y
M
M
C
C
K
Only black is engaged
K
Y M
M C
C
K
The primary-transfer-roller disengagement motor rotates or reverses to place the primary-transfer-roller

disengagement cam into one of three positions. The cam causes the transfer-roller slide plate to move to the
right or left. This movement causes the primary-transfer rollers to move up to engage the ITB with the
photosensitive drum or down to disengage it.
The DC controller expects to receive a signal from the ITB home-position sensor when the primary-transfer
roller engages or disengages. If the DC controller does not receive this signal, but detects that the primary-
transfer-roller disengagement motor is rotating, the DC controller determines that the primary-transfer-
disengagement mechanism has failed, and notifies the formatter.

ITB unit detection
The DC controller monitors several signals from the ITB unit to detect status.
ITB unit life detection The DC controller detects whether the ITB unit is new by monitoring the new ITB
unit sensor. The DC controller determines the ITB unit is at end of life and notifies
the formatter when a specified number of pages are printed after the ITB unit is
replaced. If swapping ITB units between two printers for troubleshooting
purposes, be sure to return the ITB units to their original printers to maintain the
correct life count.
NOTE: When installing a new ITB, refer to the instructions for resetting the ITB
life counter in the installation guide provided with the replacement part.
ITB unit presence detection The DC controller detects the presence of an ITB unit by monitoring the primary-
transfer roller disengagement sensor. The DC controller turns on the primary-
transfer disengagement solenoid for specified times during an initial rotation
period when the following events occur:
The printer is turned on
The printer exits sleep mode
The door is closed
The DC controller determines the absences of an ITB unit and notifies the
formatter when it does not detect a specified signal from the new primary
transfer-roller disengagement sensor.

ITB cleaning mechanism
The cleaning blade in the ITB cleaner scrapes the residual toner off the ITB surface and deposits the residual
toner into the toner collection unit. The residual toner feed screw deposits the residual toner to the residual
toner feed unit. The ITB motor and the residual toner feed motor drive the screw. The residual toner that
cannot be removed by the cleaning blade is charged by the ITB cleaning brush, and then transferred from the
ITB surface to the photosensitive drum by the primary transfer (T1) roller. The DC controller detects whether
the toner collection unit is full by using the toner collection unit full sensor, and then notifies the formatter.
Figure 1-28 ITB cleaning process
Secondary transfer roller functions

The secondary transfer roller transfers the image from the ITB onto the paper.
The printer has the following secondary transfer roller functions.
Table 1-17 Secondary transfer roller functions
Secondary transfer roller cleaning mechanism Yes
Secondary transfer roller presence detection No
Secondary transfer roller life detection No
Secondary transfer roller alienation control Yes

Calibration
The printer calibrates itself to maintain proper print-quality. The calibration corrects color-misregistration
and color-density variation due to environmental changes or internal variation in the printer.
The printer has the following calibration functions.
Table 1-18 Calibration functions
Color-plane registration correction control Yes
Environment correction control Yes
Image density control (DMAX) Yes
Image halftone control (DHALF) Yes
Registration density sensor failure detection Yes
Color sensor control No
Gray axis control (GAS) No
Environment sensor failure detection Yes

The DC controller controls the pickup, feed, and delivery system according to commands from the formatter.
The pickup, feed, and delivery system uses a series of rollers to move the paper through the printer.
The pickup, feed, and delivery system consists of the following three functional blocks. The DC controller
controls each block to pick up, feed and deliver the paper.
Pickup-and-feed-block: Controls the movement of the paper from each pickup source to the fuser inlet
Fuser-and-delivery-block: Controls the movement of the paper from the fuser to the delivery
destination
Duplex block: Controls the movement of the paper from the duplex switchback unit to the duplex re-
pickup unit (M552dn, M553dn, and M553x only)
Figure 1-29 Pickup, feed, and delivery system
Simplex paper path

Duplex paper path Fuser-and-delivery block
Pickup-and-feed block
Duplex block
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Photo sensors and switches
The following figure shows the sensors and switches for the pickup, feed, and delivery system.
Figure 1-30 Photo sensors and switches
SR10
SR9
PS1
SE1
SR13 (SR13N)
SR14 (SR14N)
SR6 (SR6N)
SR8
SR12
SW5
Table 1-19 Photo sensors and switches
PS1 Loop sensor Fuser
B5L35-67901 (110V)
B5L36-67901 (220V)
SE1 Media sensor Registration assembly
RM2-0093-000CN (M553n)
RM2-0018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
SR6 Top-of-page (TOP) sensor (M552dn, M553dn and Registration assembly (RM2-0018-000CN)
M553x only)
SR6N Top-of-page (TOP) sensor (M553n only) Registration assembly (RM2-0093-000CN)
SR8 Tray 1 media-out sensor Right door assembly (RM2-0019-000CN)

Table 1-19 Photo sensors and switches (continued)
SR9 Fuser delivery sensor Fuser
B5L35-67901 (110V)
B5L36-67901 (220V)
SR10 Output bin media-full sensor Paper delivery assembly
RM2-0092-000CN (M553n)
RM2-0016-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
SR11 Fuser pressure release sensor Part not available
SR12 Tray 2 media-out sensor Paper pickup assembly (RM2-0017-000CN)
SR13 Media width sensor, front (M552dn, M553dn and M553x Registration assembly (RM2-0018-000CN)
only)
SR13N Media width sensor, front (M553n only) Registration assembly (RM2-0093-000CN)
SR14 Media width sensor, rear (M552dn, M553dn and M553x Registration assembly (RM2-0018-000CN)
only)
SR14N Media width sensor, rear (M553n only) Registration assembly (RM2-0093-000CN)
SW5 Tray 2 detection switch Part not available

Motors, clutches, and solenoids
The following figure shows the motors, clutches, and solenoids for the pickup, feed, and delivery system.
Figure 1-31 Motors, clutches, and solenoids
M4 M8
SL3
M3
CL1 CL2 SL2
M5
Table 1-20 Motors, clutches, and solenoids
M4 Fuser motor Fuser motor assembly (RM2-0077-000CN)
M5 Pickup motor Paper pickup drive assembly (RM2-0008-000CN)
M6 Developer disengagement motor Stepping motor (RK2-6027-000CN)
M7 Scanner motor Laser scanner assembly (RM2-0100-000CN)
M8 Duplex reverse motor (M552dn, M553dn and M553x only) Duplexing drive assembly (RM2-0006-000CN)
CL1 Tray 2 pickup clutch Lifter drive assembly (RM2-0010-000CN)

Table 1-20 Motors, clutches, and solenoids (continued)
CL2 Duplex re-pickup clutch (M552dn, M553dn and M553x Duplexing drive assembly (RM2-0006-000CN)
only)
SL1 Primary transfer roller alienation solenoid Fuser drive assembly
RM2-0091-000CN (M553n)
RM2-0009-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
SL2 Tray 1 pickup solenoid Right door assembly (RM2-0019-000CN)
SL3 Duplex reverse solenoid (M552dn, M553dn and M553x Duplexing drive assembly (RM2-0006-000CN)
only)
Tray 1 (multipurpose)/Tray 2 (base printer)

Moving paper from Tray 1 and Tray 2 involves the interaction of multiple components within the printer. The
following sections describe these processes.
Tray 1 paper pickup and feed

The printer picks up one sheet of paper from Tray 1.
Following are the sequence of steps for the Tray 1 pickup operation.
NOTE: Tray 1 and Tray 2 are optimal for paper pickup when using special paper or media other than 20 lb
plain paper. For Tray 1, the printer increases the number of attempts to pick up a page, which increases the
reliability of successfully picking the page from the tray and decreases the possibility of a mis-pick jam.
HP recommends using Tray 1 or Tray 2 if the printer is experiencing excessive or reoccurring jams from trays
other than Tray 1 and Tray 2, or for print jobs that require media other than 20 lb plain paper.
1. The pickup motor reverses when a print command is received from the formatter.
2. When the DC controller turns on the Tray 1 pickup solenoid, the Tray 1 pickup roller rotates and the
lifting plate lifts.
3. As the lifting plate rises, the paper is picked up.
4. The multipurpose tray separation pad removes any multiply-fed sheets, and one sheet is fed into the
printer.
The Tray 1 media-out sensor (SR8) detects whether paper is present in Tray 1.

Figure 1-32 Tray 1 pickup mechanism
M5
SL2
Tray 1 pickup solenoid
SR8
Tray 1 pickup roller Tray 1 separation pad
Tray 2 paper presence detection

The Tray 2 media-out sensor (SR12) detects the presence of paper in Tray 2.
The DC controller notifies the formatter when the Tray 2 media-out sensor detects that paper is absent.
Tray 2 lift operation

The printer keeps the paper stack surface at the correct pickup position. The Tray 2 lift-up operation is
performed under the following conditions:
The printer is turned on
Tray 2 is installed
The paper stack surface in Tray 2 lowers
The operational sequence of the cassette lift-up is as follows:

1. The pickup motor (M5) rotates and the lifter moves up. Note that this printer uses the pickup motor
rather than a dedicated lifter motor.
2. When the Tray 2 media stack surface sensor 2 detects the stack surface of media, the lifter motor stops.
3. The lifter motor rotates again to lift the lifter when the Tray 2 media stack surface sensor 1 detects the
stack surface and then lowers during printing.
When a Tray 2 media stack surface sensors does not detect the stack surface within a specified time period
after the lifter motor starts rotating, the DC controller determines a lifter motor failure and notifies the
formatter.
Tray 2 paper pickup

Following are the sequence of steps for the Tray 2 pickup operation.
NOTE: Tray 1 and Tray 2 are optimal for paper pickup when using special paper or media other than 20 lb
plain paper. For Tray 1, the printer increases the number of attempts to pick up a page, which increases the
reliability of successfully picking the page from the tray and decreases the possibility of a mis-pick jam.
other than Tray 1 and Tray 2, or for print jobs that require media other than 20 lb plain paper.
1. The printer is turned on or Tray 2 is inserted.
2. The tray lift-up operation raises the lifting plate so paper can be picked up.
3. The pickup motor rotates when a print command is received from the formatter.
4. The Tray 2 pickup roller and Tray 2 feed roller rotate.
5. The Tray 2 pickup solenoid turns on at a specified time.
6. The Tray 2 pickup cam rotates.
7. As the pickup arm lowers, the Tray 2 pickup roller touches the surface of the paper stack.
8. One sheet of paper feeds into the printer.
Tray 2 multiple-feed prevention

The printer uses a separation roller method to prevent multiple sheets of print media from entering the paper
path.
The separation roller overruns if just one sheet of paper is picked. If two or more sheets are picked, only the
top sheet will be fed to registration and the multiply-fed sheets will be held at the pickup location by the
separation roller. This printer does not have an actively-driven separation roller.

Figure 1-33 Tray 2 multiple-feed prevention
Tray 1 feed roller

Tray 2 pickup roller
Tray 2 separation roller

follows the Tray 2 feed roller
Driving force from

Paper the pickup motor
Tray 2 separation roller
Normal feed
Multiple feed
Tray 2 presence detection

The Tray 2 presence sensor is in the lifter drive unit. The sensor detects the tray-presence sensor flag and
determines whether the cassette is installed correctly.
Tray 2 skew feed prevention

The printer can straighten the paper without slowing the feed operation.
1. The leading edge of paper strikes the registration shutter, and the leading edge is aligned with the
shutter.
2. As the feed rollers keep pushing the paper, the paper warps.
3. When the force is great enough, the registration shutter rotates, and the paper passes through
straightened.

Figure 1-34 Skew-feed prevention
Registration shutter
Registration shutter
Pa Paper
pe
r
Tray 2 media type detection

The printer selects the optimal print mode based upon the media type detected by the media sensor. The
media sensor consists of an optical sensor, which detects the surface texture of the paper, and an ultrasonic
sensor, which measures the thickness of the paper.
Following are the print modes detected by the printer:
Normal
Heavy media 1
Heavy media 2
Heavy media 3

Light media
Glossy media 1
Glossy media 2
Glossy media 3
LBP_OHT
The DC controller determines a media sensor error and reports it to the formatter when the value detected by
the media sensor is out of a specified range of values.
Figure 1-35 Media sensors
Ultrasonic sensor
Optical sensor
Registration unit
Feed speed control

The DC controller adjusts the feed speed to improve the print quality depending on the paper type. The paper
is fed at a specified speed according to the print mode designated by the formatter.
Table 1-21 Print mode and feed speed
Print mode Feed speed1 Media sensor detection
Normal 1/1 Yes
Heavy media 1 Pro No
Heavy media 2 1/2 Yes
Heavy media 3 1/3 Yes
Light media 1 1/1 Yes

Table 1-21 Print mode and feed speed (continued)
Print mode Feed speed1 Media sensor detection
Glossy media 1 1/3 Yes
Glossy film 1/3 Yes
Envelope 1 1/2 No
OHT 1/3 Yes
Label 1/2 No
Designated media 1 1/2 No
Designated media 2 1/3 No
Designated media 3 Pro No

1 Speed for both full color and black and white pages
1/1 speed = 210 mm/s
Pro speed = 174 mm/s
1/2 speed = 105 mm/s
1/3 speed = 70 mm/s
Duplexing unit
The duplexing unit reverses the paper and feeds it through the paper path to print the second side.
Duplexing reverse and duplex feed control

The duplex reverse control reverses the paper after the first side is printed and feeds it to the duplex re-
pickup position to print the second side of the page.
1. At a specified time after the first side of a page is printed, the duplex reverse motor rotates, and the
duplex reverse solenoid is turned on.
2. The duplex flapper moves, and the paper feeds to the duplex reverse unit.
3. After a specified period of time, the duplex reverse motor reverses, and the paper feeds to the duplex
feed unit.
4. The duplex reverse motor and the pickup motor move the paper to the duplex re-pickup position.
5. The duplex reverse motor and the duplex feed clutch stop, and the paper feed operation pauses.
6. After a specified period of time, the duplex reverse motor rotates, and the duplex feed clutch is turned
on. The paper is then picked up again.
Jam detection/prevention
The printer uses the following sensors to detect the paper as it moves through the paper path and to report
to the DC controller if the paper has jammed.
Top of page (TOP) sensor (SR6/SR6N)
Media width sensor (front, SR13/SR13N)

Media width sensor (rear, SR14/SR14N)
Loop sensor (PS1)
Fuser delivery sensor (SR9)
Output bin media-full sensor (SR10)
1x550 sheet paper feeder media feed sensor (SR21)
Figure 1-36 Jam detection sensors
SR10
SR9
PS1
SR13(SR13N)
SR14(SR14N)
SR6(SR6N)
SR21
The printer determines that a jam has occurred if one of these sensors detects paper at an inappropriate
time. The DC controller stops the print operation and notifies the formatter.
Table 1-22 Jams that the printer detects
Jam Description
Media input delay jam 1 Media did not reach the registration sensor in time.
Media input delay jam 2 Media did not reach the source tray feed sensor in time.
Media input delay jam 3 Media did not reach the tray 3 feed sensor in time.

Table 1-22 Jams that the printer detects (continued)
Jam Description
Duplex re-feed jam 1 Media did not reach the registration sensor in time.
Media input stay jam 1 Media remained at the registration sensor longer than legal-sized media should remain.
Fuser delivery delay jam 1 Media did not reach the fuser output sensor in time.
Fuser delivery stay jam 1 Media stayed at fuser output sensor longer than it should stay. Media is in duplex path.
Fuser delivery stay jam 2 Media stayed at fuser output sensor longer than it should stay. Media is in simplex path.
Wrap jam 1 Media is first detected at fuser output sensor and then disappeared from the sensor before it should
have disappeared.
Door open jam A door is open while paper is moving through the printer.
Residual Media in paper path Media detected in the paper path.

jam 1
Fuser wrapping jam detection

The printer includes controls for detecting when a jam occurs causing the paper to wrap around the fuser
roller.
Loop control
The loop control stabilizes the paper feed operation before the paper enters the fuser. If the pressure roller
rotates slower than the secondary transfer roller, the paper loop increases and an image defect or paper
crease occurs. If the pressure roller rotates faster than the secondary transfer roller, the paper loop decreases
and a vertical scanning magnification failure occurs because the pressure roller pulls the paper.
To prevent these problems, the loop sensor detects the paper loop before the paper enters the fuser. The DC
controller adjusts the rotational speed of the fuser motor according to the output signals from the loop
sensor and maintains the paper loop. The DC controller slows the fuser motor when the sensor is off and
speeds up the sensor when the sensor is on.

Figure 1-37 Loop control mechanism
Pressure roller
Loop sensor
Sensor flag
ITB

r
The pressure roller rotates faster The pressure roller rotates slower
than the secondary transfer roller than the secondary transfer roller
Loop sensor: OFF Loop sensor: ON
Pressure roller pressurization and depressurization control
To prevent excessive wear on the pressure roller and help with jam-clearing procedures, the pressure roller
pressurizes only during printing and standby. The DC controller reverses the fuser motor. The fuser motor
rotates the fuser pressure-release cam.
Figure 1-38 Pressure roller pressurization control
DC controller
M4 Fuser motor
SR11 SR11
Fuser pressure release cam
Pressure roller
Fuser sleeve
Pressurized Depressurized
The pressure roller depressurizes under the following conditions:

The printer is turned off
Any failure occurs
During power-save mode
A paper jam is detected
If the DC controller does not sense the fuser pressure-release sensor for a specified period after it reverses
the fuser motor, it notifies the formatter that a fuser pressure-release mechanism failure has occurred.

Input accessories
NOTE: An optional 550-sheet paper feeder is available for this printer. The printer supports up to three of
these paper feeders at a time.
Trays 3-5
The 550-sheet paper feeder is installed under the printer. It picks up paper and feeds it into the printer.
Figure 1-39 550-sheet paper feeder
Trays 3-5 driver PCA

The paper feeder controller controls the operational sequence of the paper feeder.

Figure 1-40 Tray 3-5 driver PCA
550-sheet paper feeder
Motor
+3.3V
+24V
Clutch
DC controller Paper feeder controller
Photointerruptor
Switch
Trays 3-5 motor control

The 550-sheet paper feeder has one motor for lifting the tray and feeding paper.
Table 1-23 Trays 3-5 motor control
Component Drives Failure

detection
M20 Feed motor (550-sheet paper Tray pickup roller (B5L24-67904) No

feeder)
Tray feed roller (B5L24-67904)
Paper feed assembly (RM2-5145-000CN)
Lifter drive assembly (RM2-5149-000CN)
Trays 3-5 electrical components

The paper feeder contains several motors, solenoids, sensors, and switches, as described in the following
table.
Table 1-24 Tray 3-5 electrical components
Component type Abbreviation Component name Replacement part number
Motor M20 Feed motor (550-sheet paper feeder) Paper feed assembly
(RM2-5145-000CN)
Clutch CL20 Tray pick up clutch (550-sheet paper Lifter drive assembly
feeder) (RM2-5149-000CN)
Switches SW20 Right door switch (550-sheet paper Right door (RM2-5146-000CN)
feeder)
SW21 Tray detection switch (550-sheet paper Switch button (WC2-5806-000CN)

feeder)
Sensors SR20 Tray media-out sensor (550-sheet Paper pick up assembly

paper feeder) (RM2-5154-000CN)
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Table 1-24 Tray 3-5 electrical components (continued)
Component type Abbreviation Component name Replacement part number
SR21 Feed sensor (550-sheet paper feeder) Paper feed assembly

(RM2-5145-000CN)
Trays 3-5 paper pickup

The 550-sheet paper feeder picks up one sheet from the paper-feeder tray and feeds it to the printer.
Figure 1-41 Paper pickup and feed operation (550-sheet paper feeder)
M20
CL20
SR21
SR20
SW21
Table 1-25 Pickup feed components (1x550-sheet paper feeder)
M20 Feed motor (550-sheet paper feeder) Paper feed assembly (RM2-5145-000CN)
CL20 Tray pickup clutch (550-sheet paper feeder) Part not available
SR20 Tray media-out sensor (550-sheet paper feeder) Paper pick up assembly (RM2-5154-000CN)
SR21 Feed sensor (550-sheet paper feeder) Paper feed assembly (RM2-5145-000CN)
SW21 Tray detection switch (550-sheet paper feeder) Switch button (WC2-5806-000CN)
Trays 3-5 multiple feed prevention

The trays 3-5 multiple-feed prevention for the paper feeder is operated in the same way as that of the printer
base.
Trays 3-5 tray presence detection

The trays 3-5 tray presence detection for the paper feeder is the same way as that of the printer base.

Trays 3-5 tray lift operation
The 550-sheet paper feeder keeps the paper stack surface at the correct pickup position. The tray lift
operation occurs under the following conditions:
The printer is turned on.
The tray is inserted.
The paper stack surface of the tray lowers.
The sequence occurs as follows:
1. The feeder tray-lifting motor rotates and the lifter moves up.
2. When the paper-feeder media-stack-surface sensor detects the stack surface of the paper, the lifting
motor stops.
3. The lifting motor rotates again to lift the lifter when the paper-feeder media-stack-surface sensor
detects the stack surface, and then lowers during printing.
If a tray media-stack-surface sensor does not detect a stack surface within a specified period after the lifting
motor starts rotating, the paper feeder driver determines that the lifting motor has failed and notifies the
formatter through the DC controller.
The paper-feeder driver notifies the formatter if either of the paper-feeder media-stack-surface sensors fails
to detect the stack surface within a specified period from when a lift-up operation starts.
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Trays 3-5 jam detection
The 550-sheet paper feeder uses the feed sensor (SR21) and right door switch (SW20) to detect the presence
of paper and to check whether paper has jammed.
Figure 1-42 Jam detection (1x550-sheet paper feeder)
SR21
SW20
The 550-sheet paper feeder detects the following jams:
Media input delay jam 1 (550-sheet paper feeder): Paper did not reach the registration sensor in time.
Media input delay jam 2 (550-sheet paper feeder): Paper did not reach the source tray feed sensor in
time.
Media input delay jam 3 (550-sheet paper feeder): Paper did not reach the tray 3 feed sensor in time.
Pickup stationary jam (550-sheet paper feeder): The feed sensor does not detect the trailing edge of
paper within a specified time after the sensor detects the leading edge.
Residual paper jam (550-sheet paper feeder): The feed sensor detects the presence of paper for a
specified time during an automatic delivery operation.
Right door open jam (550-sheet paper feeder): The right door open is detected during a paper feed
operation.

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Solve problems checklist
Troubleshooting process
Tools for troubleshooting
Solve image-quality problems
Clean the printer
Solve paper handling problems
Clear paper jams
Solve performance problems
Solve connectivity problems
Service mode functions
Firmware upgrades
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Print the configuration page
Print menu map
Print current settings pages
Event log
Pre-boot menu options

If the printer is not correctly functioning, complete the steps (in the order given) in the following checklist. If
the printer fails a checklist step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions for that step. If a
checklist step resolves the problem, skip the remaining checklist items.
1. If the control panel is blank or black, check the following before proceeding:
Check the power cable.
Check that the power is turned on.
Make sure that the line voltage is correct for the printer power configuration. (See the label that is
on the back of the printer for voltage requirements.) If a power strip is in use, and its voltage is not
within specifications, connect the printer directly into the electrical outlet. If it is already connected
into the outlet, try a different outlet.
If the control panel is not responding to touch (M553x models), or if it appears black or blank, look for
the following conditions.
NOTE: The following conditions indicate that the printer has frozen while in Sleep mode (opening a
door, tapping the control panel [M553x] model), or pressing a control-panel button causes the printer to
wake up it is in Sleep mode).
The control-panel home button LED is illuminated.
The power-switch LED flashes once every three to five seconds.
a. Turn the printer power off, and then on again.
b. Try upgrading the firmware. If the firmware upgrade fails to resolve the problem, and the printer
still freezes while in Sleep mode, elevate the case after collecting the following info:
Try printing to the printer from a host computer. Does the printer print a page?
Is the printer HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) accessible?
Turn the printer power off, and then on again. Save the printer diagnostic file.
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To save diagnostic files from a touchscreen control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Backup/
Restore button.
2. Open the following menu:
Retrieve Diagnostic Data
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to the desired data-saving option, and then touch
the Save button.
To save diagnostic files from a LCD control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, use the down arrow button to scroll
to Backup/Restore and then press the OK button.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Retrieve Diagnostic Data, and then press the
OK button.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to the desired data saving options, and then press
the OK button.
c. If the printer did not freeze while in Sleep mode, verify that the control panel is correctly
functioning by accessing the control panel diagnostics. See the Control-panel checks section of the
printer problem solving manual.
TIP: The LED on the formatter will blink if the control panel is not detected or the cables are not
properly seated.
If the control panel does not respond to the diagnostic button, try the following:
Turn the printer power off.
Reseat the cable connections on the bottom of the control-panel assembly.
Turn the printer power on, and then check for functionality of the control-panel.
d. Check the control-panel connectors at the control panel and at the formatter.
e. If the error persists, replace the control-panel assembly.
2. The control panel should indicate a Ready, Paused, or Sleep mode on status. If an error message
displays, resolve the error.
Use the Power-on checks section in the printer troubleshooting service manual to solve the
problem.
3. For network connection errors, check the cables.
a. Check the network cable connections between the printer and the computer or network port. Make
sure that the connections are secure.
b. Make sure that the cables are not faulty by trying different cables, if possible.
c. Check the network connection.
4. Print a configuration page. If the printer is connected to a network, an HP Jetdirect page also prints.

Print a configuration page from a touchscreen control panel
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
b. Open the following menus:
Reports
Configuration/Status Pages
Configuration Page
c. Touch Configuration Page to select it.
d. Touch the Print button to print the pages.
TIP: Multiple report pages can be selected, and then printed together.
Print a configuration page from a LCD control panel
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, use the down arrow button to scroll to
Administration, and then press the OK button.
b. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Reports, and then press the OK button.
c. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Configuration/Status Pages, and then press
the OK button.
d. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Configuration page, and then press the OK button to
select it.
e. Use the up arrow button to scroll to Print, and then press the OK button to print the pages.
If the pages do not print, check that at least one tray contains paper.
TIP: Make sure that the selected paper size and type meet HP specifications. Also open the Trays
menu on the printer control panel and verify that the tray is configured correctly for the paper type
and size.
If the page jams in the printer, follow the instructions on the control panel to clear the jam.
If the page does not print correctly, the problem is with the printer hardware.
If the page prints correctly, the printer hardware is working. The problem is with the host computer,
with the print driver, or with the program.
5. Print a supplies status page and then check that the maintenance items below are not at their end-of-
life.
TIP: If a maintenance item needs to be replaced, order the part number provided below.
Print a supplies status page from a touchscreen control panel
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
b. Open the following menus:

Reports
Supplies Status Page
c. Touch the Print button to print the page, and then check the maintenance items (listed below in
this step).
Print a supplies status page from a LCD control panel
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, use the down arrow button to scroll to
b. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Reports, and then press the OK button.
c. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Configuration/Status Pages, and then press
the OK button.
d. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Supplies Status Page, and then press the OK button to
select it.
e. Use the up arrow button to scroll to Print, and then press the OK button to print the page, and
then check the maintenance items (listed below in this step).
NOTE: HP long-life consumables and maintenance kit life specifications are estimations. Actual
individual life/yield during normal use varies depending on usage, environment, media, and other
factors. Estimated life is not an implied guarantee or warrantable.
Fuser kit; estimated life: 225,000 images
B5L35-67901 (110V)
B5L36-67901 (220V)
6. Verify that the correct print driver for this printer is installed. Check the program to make sure that the
print driver for this printer is used. The print driver is on the CD that came with the printer, or can be
downloaded from this Web site: www.hp.com/support/colorljM552, www.hp.com/support/colorljM553.
7. Print a short document from a different program that has worked in the past. If this solution works, the
problem is with the program. If this solution does not work (the document does not print), complete
these steps:
a. Try printing the job from another computer that has the printer software installed.
b. If the printer is connected to the network, connect the printer directly to a host computer with a
USB cable. Redirect the printer to the correct port, or reinstall the software (make sure to select the
new connection type).
Print the configuration page

NOTE: Depending on the model, up to three pages print when printing a configuration page. In addition to
the main configuration page, the HP embedded Jetdirect configuration pages print.

Print the configuration page from a touchscreen control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
Reports
3. Touch Configuration Page to select it.
4. Touch the Print button to print the pages.
Print the configuration page from a LCD control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, use the down arrow button to scroll to
Reports
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Configuration Page, and then press the OK button to select it.
4. Use the up arrow button to scroll to Print, and then press the OK button to print the pages.
Print menu map

To more easily navigate individual settings, print a report of the complete Administration menu.
Print the menu map from a touchscreen control panel
Reports
3. Select the Administration Menu Map option.
4. Touch the Print button to print the report.
Print the menu map from a LCD control panel

Reports
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Administration Menu Map, and then press the OK button to
select it.
Print current settings pages

Printing the current settings page provides a map of the user configurable settings that might be helpful in
the troubleshooting process.
Print the current settings page from a touchscreen control panel
Reports
3. Select the Current Settings Page option.
4. Touch the Print button to print the report.
Print the current settings page from a LCD control panel
Reports
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Current Settings Page, and then press the OK button to select
it.
Event log
Printing the event log might be helpful in the troubleshooting process. For more information, see the
Interpret control-panel messages and event log entries section in the printer troubleshooting manual.

Print the event log from the Administration menu from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Event Log
3. The event log displays on the screen. To print it, touch the Print button.
Print the event log from the Administration menu from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Troubleshooting, and then press the OK button.
3. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Event Log, and then press the OK button to
print the page.
Print the event log from the Service menu from a touchscreen control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance button.
2. Open the Service menu.
3. On the sign-in screen, select the Service Access Code option from the drop-down list.
4. Enter the following service access code for the printer:
04055215 (M552)
04055315 (M553)
5. Touch the Print Event Log or View Event Log item.
Print the event log from the Service menu from a LCD control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, use the down arrow button to scroll to Device
Maintenance, and then press the OK button.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Service, and then press the OK button.
3. On the sign-in screen, use the down arrow button to scroll to Service Access Code option and then
press the OK button.
04055215 (M552)
04055315 (M553)
5. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Event Log, and then press the OK button to
print the page.

Clear the event log from a touchscreen control panel
04055215 (M552)
04055315 (M553)
5. Select the Clear Event Log item, and then touch the OK button.
Clear the event log from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Service, and then press the OK button.
3. On the sign-in screen, use the down arrow button to scroll to Service Access Code option and then
press the OK button.
04055215 (M552)
04055315 (M553)
5. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Clear Event Log, and then press the OK button.

Pre-boot menu options
The Pre-boot menus are available prior to the printer initializing.
CAUTION: The Format Disk option performs a disk initialization for the entire disk. The operating system,
firmware files, and third party files (among other files) will be completely lost. HP does not recommend this
action.
TIP: The Pre-boot menu can be remotely accessed by using a telnet network protocol to establish an
administration connection to the printer. See Remote Admin on page 87.
Open the Pre-boot menu from a touchscreen control panel
1. Touch the HP logo in the middle of the control-panel display when you see the 1/8 under the logo.
Figure 2-1 Open the Pre-boot menu
1 2

2. On the Pre-boot menu screen, use the following buttons to navigate the tests.
Figure 2-2 Pre-boot menu
Use this button to see more information about a selected item.
Use this button to scroll up through menu items.
Use this button to select a highlighted menu item.
Use this button to scroll down through menu items.
Use this button to go back to the previous menu.
Not used.
Use this button to exit a diagnostic test.

3. Use the arrow buttons on the touchscreen to navigate the Pre-boot menu.
4. Touch the OK button to select a menu item.
Open the Pre-boot menu from a LCD control panel
1. Press the Cancel button when you see the 1/8 under the logo.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the control panel to navigate the Pre-boot menu.
3. Press the OK button to select a menu item.
Cold reset using the Pre-boot menu from a touchscreen control panel
CAUTION: This procedure resets all printer configurations and settings to factory defaults (customer
configurations and settings are lost).
1 2
2. Use the down arrow button to highlight the +3:Administrator item, and then touch the OK button.
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight the +8:Startup Options item, and then touch the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to highlight the 2 Cold Reset item, and then touch the OK button to select
it.
5. Touch the Home button to return to the main Pre-boot menu and highlight the 1:Continue item, and then
touch the OK button.
NOTE: The printer will initialize.
Cold reset using the Pre-boot menu from a LCD control panel
2. Use the button to highlight the +3:Administrator item, and then press the OK button.
3. Use the button to highlight the +8:Startup Options item, and then press the OK button.

4. Use the down arrow button to highlight the 2 Cold Reset item, and then press the OK button to select
it.
Table 2-1 Pre-boot menu options (1 of 7)
Menu option First level Second level Third level Description
Continue Selecting the Continue item exits the Pre-boot menu and
continues the normal boot process.
If a selection is not made in the initial menu within 30

seconds, the printer returns to a normal boot (the same as
selecting Continue).
If the user navigates to another menu, the timeout does not

apply.
Sign In Enter the administrator PIN or service PIN if one is required

to open the Pre-boot menu.
Administrator This item navigates to the Administrator submenus.
If authentication is required (and the user is not already

signed in) the Sign In prompt displays. The user is required to
sign in.
Download Network This item initiates a Pre-boot firmware download process. A

USB Thumbdrive option will work on all FutureSmart
USB products. USB or Network connections are not currently
supported.
USB Thumbdrive
Format Disk This item reinitializes the disk and cleans all disk partitions.
CAUTION: Selecting the Format Disk item removes all data.
A delete confirmation prompt is not provided.
The system is not bootable after this action and a 99.09.67

error displays on the control panel. A firmware download
must be performed to return the system to a bootable state.
Partial Clean This item reinitializes the disk (removing all data except the
firmware repository where the master firmware bundle is
downloaded and saved).
CAUTION: Selecting the Partial Clean item removes all data

except the firmware repository. A delete confirmation
prompt is not provided.
CAUTION: This procedure resets all printer configurations

and settings to factory defaults (customer configurations
and settings are lost).
This allows a user to reformat the disk by removing the

firmware image from the active directory without having to
download new firmware code (printer remains bootable).

Table 2-1 Pre-boot menu options (1 of 7) (continued)
Change Password Select this item to set or change the administrator password.
Clear Password Select the Clear Password item to remove a password from
the Administrator menu. Before the password is actually
cleared, a message will be shown asking to confirm that the
password should be cleared. Press the OK button to confirm
the action.
When the confirmation prompt displays, press the OK button

to clear the password.
Administrator Manage Disk Clear disk Select the Clear disk item to enable using an external device
for job storage. Job storage is normally enabled only for the
(continued) Boot device. This will be grayed out unless the 99.09.68 error
is displayed.
Lock Disk Select the Lock Disk item to lock (mate) a new secure disk to
this printer.
The secure disk already locked to this printer will remain

accessible to this printer. Use this function to have more than
one encrypted disk accessible by the printer when using them
interchangeably.
The data stored on the secure disk locked to this printer

always remains accessible to this printer.
Leave Unlocked Select the Leave Unlocked item to use a new secure disk in an
unlocked mode for a single service event. The secure disk that
is already locked to this printer will remain accessible to this
printer and uses the old disk's encryption password with the
new disk.
The secure disk that is already locked to this printer remains

accessible to this printer.
Clear Disk Pwd Select the Clear Disk Pwd item to continue using the non-
secure disk and clear the password associated with the yet-
to-be installed secure disk.
CAUTION: Data on the missing secure disk will be

permanently inaccessible.
Retain Password Select the Retain Password item to use the non-secure disk
for this session only, and then search for the missing secure
disk in future sessions.
Boot Device Secure Erase Select the Secure Erase item to erase all of the data on the
disk and unlock it if required.
This might take a long time.
NOTE: The system will be unusable until the system files are
reinstalled. The ATA secure-erase command is a one-pass
overwrite, which erases the entire disk including firmware.
The disk remains an encrypted disk.

Erase/Unlock Select the Erase/Unlock item to cryptographically erase all

data on the disk and unlock the disk to allow a user to gain
access to it from any printer.
NOTE: The system will be unusable until the system files are
reinstalled. It erases the encryption key. The encryption key is
erased, so the disk becomes a non-encrypted disk.
Get Status This item provides disk status information if any is available.
Administrator Manage Disk Internal Device Select the Internal Device item to erase the internal device or
get a status about the internal device.
(continued) (continued)
Secure Erase Select the Secure Erase item to erase all of the data on the
NOTE: The system will be unusable until the system files

are reinstalled. The ATA secure-erase command erases the
entire disk, including firmware. The disk remains an
encrypted disk.
Erase/Unlock Select the Erase/Unlock item to cryptographically erase all of

the data on disk and unlock the disk to allow the user to gain

are reinstalled. The HP High Performance Secure Hard Disk is
erased.
External Device Select the External Device item to erase the external device
or get status about the external device.
Secure Erase Select the Secure Erase item to erase all of the data on the

are reinstalled.
The ATA secure-erase command erases the entire disk,

including firmware. The disk remains an encrypted disk.
Erase/Unlock Select the Erase/Unlock item to cryptographically erase all of

the data on disk and unlock the disk to allow a user to gain

are reinstalled. The encryption key is erased, so the disk
becomes a non-encrypted disk.

Administrator Configure LAN IP Mode [DHCP] The network can be configured to obtain the network
settings from a DHCP server or as static.
(continued) NOTE: This
configuration is Use this item for automatic IP address acquisition from
only active when the DHCP server.
the Pre-boot menu
is open. IP Mode [STATIC] Use this item to manually assign the network addresses.
IP Address Use this item to manually enter the IP addresses.
Subnet Mask Use this item to manually enter the subnet mask.
Default Gateway Use this item to manually enter the default gateway.
Save Select the Save item to save the manual settings.
Administrator Startup Options Select the Startup Options item to specify options that can
be set for the next time the printer is turned on and
(continued) initializes to the Ready state.
Show Revision Not currently functional: Select the Show Revision item to
allow the printer to initialize and show the firmware version
when the printer reaches the Ready state.
Once the printer power is turned on the next time, the

Show Revision item is unchecked so that the firmware
revision is not shown.
Cold Reset Select the Cold Reset item to clear the IP address and all
customer settings. (This item also returns all settings to
factory defaults.)
NOTE: Items in the Service menu are not reset.
Skip Disk Load Select the Skip Disk Load item to disable installed third-
party applications.
Skip Cal Select the Skip Cal item to skip the printer calibration for
the very next power-initialization cycle only.
Lock Service CAUTION: Select the Lock Service item to lock the Service
menu access (both in the Pre-boot menu and the Device
Maintenance menu).
Service personnel must have the administrator remove the

Lock Service setting before they can open the Service
menu.
Skip FSCK Select the Skip FSCK item to disable Chkdisk/ScanVolume

during startup.

Administrator Startup Options First Power Not currently functional: This item allows the printer to
initialize as if it is the first time it has been turned on.
(continued) (continued)
For example, the user is prompted to configure first-time
settings like date/time, language, and other settings.
Select this item so that it is enabled for the next time the
printer power is turned on.
When the printer power is turned on the next time, this

item is unchecked so that the pre-configured settings are
used during configuration, and the first-time setting
prompt is not used.
Embedded Jetdirect Select the Embedded Jetdirect Off item to disable the
Off embedded HP Jetdirect.
By default this item is unchecked so that HP Jetdirect is

always enabled.
WiFi Accessory Select the WiFi Accessory item to enable the wireless
accessory.
Administrator Diagnostics Diagnostic items are useful to diagnose hardware

components and their interface connections. Use
(continued) these items to troubleshoot specific hardware
components, and the interface between them and
other components.
Memory Do Not Run Use the Do Not Run item to exclude the Memory
diagnostic when executing multiple diagnostics.
Short Use the Short item to select a brief memory test.
NOTE: This test requires about four minutes to

execute.
Long Use the Long item to select an extended memory

test.
NOTE: This test requires about twenty minutes to

execute.
Disk Do Not Run Use the Do Not Run item to exclude the Disk
diagnostic when executing multiple diagnostics.
Short Use the Short item to select a brief firmware self-

test.
NOTE: This test requires about two or three

minutes to execute.
Long Use the Long item to select an extended firmware

self-test.
NOTE: This test requires about sixty minutes to

execute.

Optimized Use the Optimized item to select a test that checks

the active sectors on the disk.
NOTE: This test requires about thirty minutes to

execute.
Raw Use the Raw item to select a test that checks every
sector on the disk.
NOTE: This test requires about fifty minutes to

execute.
Smart Use the Smart item to select a very brief test that
checks the drive self-monitoring analysis and
reporting technology (SMART) statusthe drive
detects and reports reliability indicators to help
anticipate disk failures (SMART status).
Run Selected Select the Run Selected item to execute a selected

test.
NOTE: If more than one test is selected, they are

executed in sequence.
Administrator Remote Admin Start Telnet The Remote Admin item allows a service technician to
access to the printer Pre-boot menu remotely, and to
(continued) navigate the menu selections from a remote location.
IMPORTANT: A Remote Admin connection must be

initiated by a person that is physically present at the
printer.
This person will also need to provide a randomly

generated PIN to the remote service technician.
NOTE: For more information about using the Remote

Admin function, see Remote Admin on page 87.
Stop Telnet
Refresh IP
System Triage Copy Logs If the device will not boot to the Ready state, or the
diagnostic log feature found in the Troubleshooting
menu is not accessible, then use the System Triage item
to copy the diagnostic logs to a USB flash drive at the
next printer start up.
The files can then be sent to HP to help diagnose the

problem.
Change Svc PWD Use this item to change the Service menu personal
identification number (PIN).
Reset Svc PWD If the Service menu personal identification number (PIN)
has been changed, use this item to reset it to the original
PIN.

Service Tools This item requires the service access code. If the printer
does not reach the Ready state, use this item to print the
error logs. The logs can be copied to a USB storage
accessory when the printer is initialized. Send these files
to HP to help troubleshoot the cause of the problem.
Reset Password Use this item to reset the Pre-boot administrator

password.
Subsystems For manufacturing use only. Do not change these values.
Developer Tools Netexec

Remote Admin
The Remote Admin feature allows remote access the printer Pre-boot menu (BIOS environment). The printer
functions as a telnet server which uses the telnet networking protocol to transmit text data. Any computer
(with telnet installed and enabled) can function as the telnet client to remotely display and interact with the
Pre-boot menu.
IMPORTANT: While the Remote Admin function allows remote access the Pre-boot menu, for security
reasons the Remote Admin connection must be initiated by a person that is physically present at the printer.
This section describes the following Remote Admin items.
Required software and network connection
Connect a remote connection
Disconnect a remote connection
Required software and network connection
Before using the Remote Admin feature, make sure that the telnet network protocol is installed, and enabled,
on the remote telnet client computer.
NOTE: This section describes enabling and configuring the telnet feature for computers using a Windows
operating system.
HP recommends that the telnet client computer be a Windows based system, however, there are other
operating systems that support the telnet network protocol. For information about enabling and configuring
the telnet network protocol for other operating systems, see the owner's manual for that operating system.

Telnet client
Enable the Windows telnet client
All computers using the Windows operating system have the telnet client installed, however, the telnet client
function might not be enabled by default.
NOTE: The figures and menus in this section are for the Windows 7 Enterprise operating system. Screens
and menu selections might vary slightly for other operating systems.
1. Use the Start menu to open the Control Panel, and then click the Programs item to select it.
Figure 2-4 Open the Control Panel
2. Click the Turn Windows features on or off item to select it.
Figure 2-5 Turn Windows features on or off

3. In the Windows Features box, scroll down to Telnet Client. If the check box is not checked, click the box
to select it, and then click the OK button.
TIP: If the check box is already checked then the telnet client function is already enabled. Click the
Cancel button.
Figure 2-6 Enable the telnet client feature
Network connection
The remote telnet client computer must have direct network access to the printer for the Remote Admin
function to operate. This means that the telnet client computer must be on the same network as the printer.
The Remote Admin function cannot be accessed through a network firewall or other remote access network
security programs.
If a private network is not accessible, ask the network administrator to set up a virtual private network (VPN)
connection to the network.
Connect a remote connection
Start the telnet server function at the printer
For security reasons the Remote Admin feature must be initiated by a person that is physically present at the
printer. The following steps must be performed by a person that is physically present at the printer.
NOTE: This person might need to sign in with an administrator or service password depending on how the
printer is configured.
1. Turn the printer on.
2. The HP logo displays on the printer control panel. When a "1/8" with an underscore displays below the
HP logo, touch the logo to open the Pre-boot menu.

3. Use the arrow buttons on the touchscreen to scroll down and highlight the +3:Administrator item, and
then touch the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-7 Select the +3:Administrator item
4. Use the arrow buttons on the touchscreen to scroll down and highlight the +A:Remote Admin item, and
then touch the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-8 Select the +A:Remote Admin item
5. Use the arrow buttons on the touchscreen to scroll down and highlight the 1:Start Telnet item, and then
touch the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-9 Select the 1:Start Telnet item
6. Do one of the following
If a connecting message displays briefly, go to step 7.
Figure 2-10 Telnet connecting message
If an error message displays, use the steps below to identify the problem.

Figure 2-11 Telnet error message
a. The printer network cable is not correctly connected BIOS LAN settings are incorrect.
The printer should be configured to use a static IP address, but is configured to use
DHCP instead.
The printer is configured to use a static IP address, but the IP address is incorrect.
b. The printer is correctly configured to use DHCP, but the DHCP server is not turned on or is
malfunctioning.
7. When the printer telnet server function is initialized, the following screen appears. Use the information
on this screen to connect the remote telnet client computer to the printer.
NOTE: The printer is now ready to receive remote telnet client commands.
IP: The static or dynamically allocated IP address for the printer.
Port: The standard telnet port (23).
Pin: A randomly generated 4-digit personal identification number (PIN).
Figure 2-12 Telnet server function initialized
Start the telnet client function at the remote computer
The following steps establish a Remote Admin connection from a remote computer to the printer.
1. From the Start menu click Run to open a dialog box, type cmd in the Open field, and then click the OK
button to open a Windows command window.

Figure 2-13 Open a command window
2. From any displayed directory, type telnet at the prompt, and then press the Enter key.
Figure 2-14 Start a telnet session
3. Type o <IP ADDRESS> at the telnet prompt, and then press the Enter key.
NOTE: For <IP ADDRESS>, substitute the IP address that was displayed in step 7 in Start the telnet
server function at the printer on page 89.
TIP: If the telnet connection fails to establish a connection, the printer is probably behind a firewall or
on a different network that the remote telnet client computer. See Network connection on page 89.
Figure 2-15 Establish a telnet connection

4. Type the PIN that was displayed in step 7 in Start the telnet server function at the printer on page 89 at
the prompt, and then press the Enter key.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to type the PIN correctly. After five incorrect PIN entries, the printer
terminates the Remote Admin connection. The Remote Admin feature must be re-initiated at the printer.
See Start the telnet server function at the printer on page 89.
Figure 2-16 Enter the PIN
5. The following screen displays when the correct PIN is entered and the Remote Admin connection is
successful. For information about the Pre-boot menu and options, see Pre-boot menu options
on page 77.
NOTE: Because a Remote Admin connection is an unsecure telnet network protocol connection, the
following Pre-boot menu items are disabled for the remote telnet client computer.
The +3:Administrator menu 4:Change Password item.
The +3:Administrator menu 5:Clear Password item.
The +3:Administrator menu 6:Disk Manage item.
Figure 2-17 Remote Admin window
Disconnect a remote connection
The Remote Admin connection can be terminated from the printer control panel or the remote telnet client
computer.
NOTE: The following procedure describes terminating a Remote Admin connection from the remote telnet
client computer.

1. From the Pre-boot main menu, use the arrow buttons on the keyboard to scroll down to the
+3:Administrator item, and then press the Enter key.
Figure 2-18 Access the administrator menu
2. Use the arrow buttons on the keyboard to scroll down to the +A:Remote Admin item, and then press the
Enter key.
Figure 2-19 Access the remote admin menu
3. Use the arrow buttons on the keyboard to scroll down to the 2:Stop Telnet item, and then press the
Enter key. The Remote Admin connection between the printer and the remote telnet client computer
terminates.
IMPORTANT: The printer remains in the Pre-boot menu. Have the person that is physically present at
the printer do the following:
Touch the Home button to return to the main Pre-boot menu and highlight the 1:Continue item,
and then touch the OK button. The printer will continue to initialize.

Figure 2-20 Terminate the telnet connection

Troubleshooting process
Determine the problem source
Power subsystem
Control panel checks
Determine the problem source

When the printer malfunctions or encounters an unexpected situation, the printer control panel alerts the
user to the situation. This section contains a pre-troubleshooting checklist to filter out many possible causes
of the problem. Use the troubleshooting flowchart to help diagnose the root cause of the problem. The
remainder of this chapter provides steps for correcting problems.
Use the troubleshooting flowchart to pinpoint the root cause of hardware malfunctions. The flowchart
provides guides to the section of this chapter that contain steps to correct the malfunction.
Before beginning any troubleshooting procedure, check the following issues:
Are supply items within their rated life?
Does the configuration page reveal any configuration errors?
NOTE: The customer is responsible for checking supplies and for using supplies that are in good condition.

Troubleshooting flowchart
This flowchart highlights the general processes to follow to quickly isolate and solve printer hardware
problems.
Each row depicts a major troubleshooting step. Follow a yes answer to a question to proceed to the next
major step. A no answer indicates that more testing is needed. Go to the appropriate section in this chapter,
and follow the instructions there. After completing the instructions, go to the next major step in this
troubleshooting flowchart.
Table 2-8 Troubleshooting flowchart
1 Is the printer on and does a readable message Follow the power-on troubleshooting checks. See Power subsystem
display? on page 98.
Power on
Yes No After the control panel display is functional, see step 2.
2 Does the message Ready display on the control After the errors have been corrected, go to step 3.
panel?
Control panel
messages Yes No
3 Open the Troubleshooting menu and print an If the event log does not print, check for error messages.
event log to see the history of errors with this
Event log printer. If paper jams inside the printer, see the jams section of the printer
service manual.
Does the event log print?
If error messages display on the control panel when trying to print an
Yes No event log, see the control panel message section of the printer
troubleshooting service manual.
After successfully printing and evaluating the event log, see step 4.
4 Open the Reports menu and print the If accessories that are installed are not listed on the configuration
configuration pages to verify that all the page, remove the accessory and reinstall it.
Information pages accessories are installed.
After evaluating the configuration pages, see step 5.
Are all the accessories installed?
Yes No
5 Does the print quality meet the customer's Compare the images with the sample defects in the image defect
requirements? tables. See the images defects table in the printer service manual.
Print quality
Yes No After the print quality is acceptable, see step 6.
6 Can the customer print successfully from the Verify that all I/O cables are connected correctly and that a valid
host computer? IP address is listed on the HP Jetdirect configuration page.
Interface
Yes. This is the end of No If error messages display on the control panel when trying to print an
the troubleshooting event log, see the control-panel message section of the printer
process. troubleshooting service manual.
When the customer can print from the host computer, this is the end of
the troubleshooting process.
ENWW Troubleshooting process 97

Power subsystem
Power-on checks
The basic printer functions should start up when the printer is connected into an electrical outlet and the
power switch is pushed to the on position. If the printer does not start, use the information in this section to
isolate and solve the problem.
If the control panel display remains blank, random patterns display, or asterisks remain on the control panel
display, perform power-on checks to find the cause of the problem.
Power-on troubleshooting overview
During normal operation, a cooling fan begins to spin briefly after the printer power is turned on. Place a hand
over the vents in the rear cover, near the formatter. When the fan is correctly operating, air passing out of the
printer is felt. Lean close to the printer to hear the fan operating. If the fan is operating, the dc side of the
power supply is functioning.
After the fan is operating, the main motor turns on (unless the top cover is open, a jam condition is sensed, or
the paper-path sensors are damaged). Visually and audibly determine that the main motor is turned on.
If the fan and main motor are operating correctly, the next troubleshooting step is to isolate print engine,
formatter, and control panel problems. Perform an engine test. If the formatter is damaged, it might interfere
with the engine test. If the engine-test page does not print, try removing the formatter, and then performing
the engine test again. If the engine test is then successful, the problem is almost certainly with the formatter,
the control panel, or the cable that connects them.
Troubleshooting power on problems
1. Verify that power is available to the printer. If the printer is plugged into a surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), remove it, and then plug the printer directly into a known operating
wall receptacle (make sure that the wall receptacle provides the correct voltage and current for the
printer).
Unplug any other devices on the same circuit that the printer is using.
2. Try another known operating wall receptacle and a different power cord.
3. Listen for startup noises (fans and motors) and illuminated lights on the control panel.
NOTE: Operational fans, motors, and control-panel lights indicate the following:
AC power is present at the printer.
The low-voltage power supply (LVPS) is providing either or both 24 Vdc and 5 Vdc voltages.
The DC controller microprocessor is functioning.
4. If startup noises are not heard, check the following:
a. Turn the printer off, and then remove the formatter.
b. Turn the printer on, and then listen for startup noises. If normal startup noises are heard, go to
step 5.
NOTE: The control panel will be blank with the formatter removed.

c. Turn the printer off, and then remove any installed accessories (for example, envelope feeders,
paper feeders, or output accessories).
Turn the printer on, and then listen for startup noises. If normal startup noises are heard, the
problem might be with one of the accessories.
d. If normal startup noises and lights are still not present, replace the low-voltage power supply
(LVPS; RM2-7165-000CN).
e. If after replacing the LVPS normal startup noises are still not heard, replace the DC controller
(RM2-7186-000CN).
f. If after replacing the DC controller normal startup noises are still not heard, replace the fuser
power supply (FPS; RM2-7125-000CN).
NOTE: If the error persists after replacing these assemblies, escalate the problem to the Global
Business Unit (GBU).
5. Try printing an engine test page.
a. Use a small pointed object to depress the test-page switch located on the rear of the printer.
NOTE: The test page can only use Tray 2 as the paper source, so make sure that paper is loaded
in Tray 2.
b. If the engine test page prints, the print engine is operating normally (a failed engine test print page
does not necessarily indicate that the print engine or DC controller is defective).
NOTE: If the engine test page does not print, turn the printer off, remove the formatter, and then
try the engine test again. If the page prints, the problem might be the formatter.
Troubleshooting a blank control panel
A blank control panel display can be caused by one or more of the following:

No power to the printer
Power supply has tripped (over-current/over-voltage/temperature issue)
Connectors on the formatter are not fully seated
TIP: The three LEDs on the formatter indicate that the printer is functioning correctly.
HP recommends fully troubleshooting the formatter and control panel before replacing either assembly. Use the connectivity LED
to troubleshoot formatter and control panel errors to avoid unnecessarily replacing these assemblies. See the LED diagnostics
section in the printer troubleshooting manual.
Faulty component installed on the formatter (for example, memory DIMM or disk drive)
Control panel connectors not fully seated
Faulty formatter
Faulty control panel
1. Verify that power is available to the printer. If the printer is plugged into a surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), remove it, and then plug the printer directly into a known operating
wall receptacle (make sure that the wall receptacle provides the correct voltage and current for the
printer).
2. Make sure that the power switch is in the on position.
3. Make sure that the fan runs briefly, which indicates that the power supply is operational.
4. Make sure that the control-panel display wire harness is connected.
5. Make sure that the formatter connectors are seated. Make sure the power switch is in the on position,
and then verify that the heartbeat LED is blinking and that the connectivity LED is illuminated.
6. Remove any external solutions, and then try to turn the printer on again.
7. If the control panel display is blank, but the main cooling fan runs briefly after the printer power is
turned on, try printing an engine-test page to determine whether the problem is with the control-panel
display, formatter, or other printer assemblies.

a. Disconnect all of the formatter connectors.
b. Use a small pointed object to depress the test-page switch located on the rear of the printer.
NOTE: The test page can only use Tray 2 as the paper source, so make sure that paper is loaded
in Tray 2.
c. If the engine test page prints, the print engine is operating normally (a failed engine test print page
does not necessarily indicate that the print engine or DC controller is defective).
d. Use the control-panel diagnostics to test the control panel. See the Control panel checks section in
the printer troubleshooting manual. If the error persists, proceed to step 8.
8. If the print engine appears to be correctly operating (the engine test page successfully printed) and the
control panel is still blank, replace the low-voltage power supply (LVPS)
9. If after replacing the LVPS normal startup noises and lights are still not present, replace the DC
controller.
NOTE: If the error persists after replacing these assemblies, escalate the problem to the Global
Business Unit (GBU).
Control panel checks

NOTE: The printer includes a diagnostic test mode for the touchscreen control panel. Diagnostic tests are
not available for the LCD control panel.
Control-panel diagnostics
Control panel diagnostic flowcharts (M553x only)
Control-panel diagnostics
Touchscreen diagnostic mode (M553x only)
Control-panel system diagnostics (touchscreen control panel)

Touchscreen diagnostic mode (M553x only)
Use the diagnostics in this section to test the control-panel hardware and embedded firmware. These tests
are useful for checking control-panel functionality independent of the printer control-panel system
diagnostics. To test the control panel using the system diagnostics, see Control-panel system diagnostics
(touchscreen control panel) on page 105.
1. Locate the diagnostic-tests access button on the back of the control panel.
Figure 2-21 Diagnostic-tests access button
2. Press the diagnostics-access button. Repeatedly pressing the button cycles through the available
diagnostics.
NOTE: A pen, pencil, or other small blunt object is needed to press the button.
TIP: When pressed, the button illuminates green.
Figure 2-22 Press the diagnostics-access button

3. A yellow screen appears (after the first press of the button) indicating that the control-panel firmware is
version A (a magenta screen indicates version B firmware).
NOTE: If a different color appears on the screen, contact your global business unit (GBU) to determine
the firmware version.
TIP: After 4 seconds of inactivity, the diagnostic mode times out and is exited.
Figure 2-23 Control-panel version A yellow screen
4. Touch the screen to cycle the screen through the following:
A red screen, a green screen, and a blue screen.
Five brightness levels of a white screen.
A final black screen.
TIP: When the final black screen displays, press the Home button to cycle through the diagnostic
screens and test its functionality.

Figure 2-24 Touch the screen to advance colored screens
5. Pressing the diagnostic-tests button with the black screen displayed, exits the diagnostic mode.
Figure 2-25 Exit the diagnostic mode

Control-panel system diagnostics (touchscreen control panel)
Use the diagnostics in this section to test the control-panel hardware and display using the printer firmware
system diagnostics.
Open the control-panel system diagnostic tests
Screen test
Touch test
SoftKey test
Backlight test
Sound test
Keyboard test
Version
Open the control-panel system diagnostic tests
Open the control-panel system diagnostic tests from a touchscreen control panel
1 2

2. On the Pre-boot menu screen, use the following buttons to navigate the tests.
Figure 2-27 Pre-boot menu
Use this button to see more information about a selected item.
Use this button to scroll up through menu items.
Use this button to select a highlighted menu item.
Use this button to scroll down through menu items.
Use this button to go back to the previous menu.
Not used.
Use this button to exit a diagnostic test.

3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to +3 Administration, and then press the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-28 Access the administration menu
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to +E CP Diagnostics, and then press the OK button to select it.
NOTE: An administrator password might be required to continue.
Figure 2-29 Access the diagnostics menu

Screen test
1. Open the control-panel system diagnostic tests. See Open the control-panel system diagnostic tests
on page 105.
2. With 1 Screen Test highlighted, press the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-30 Open the screen test
3. The blue vertical gradient screen appears.
Figure 2-31 Blue vertical gradient screen
4. Touch the touchscreen to scroll though the remaining touchscreen test screens.
NOTE: Touch the Home button to exit the test.

Green vertical gradient
Red vertical gradient
Blue horizontal gradient
Green horizontal gradient
Red horizontal gradient
Blue with black horizontal interlaced
Green with black horizontal interlaced

Red with black horizontal interlaced
Blue with black vertical interlaced
Green with black vertical interlaced
Red with black vertical interlaced
Black with white center
White with black center
Checkerboard

Multicolor stripes
Blue green grid meshing

Touch test
on page 105.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to 2 Touch Test, and then press the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-32 Open the touch test
3. Use your finger to touch the white grid on the display.
Figure 2-33 Touch the white grid

4. A mark appears on the grid where it was touched.
NOTE: Touch the Home button to exit the test.
Figure 2-34 Verify the mark

SoftKey test
on page 105.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to 3 SoftKey Test, and then press the OK button to select it.
Figure 2-35 Open the softkey test
3. When prompted, touch the Home button.
Figure 2-36 Touch the Home button

4. If the test is successful, the following screen appears on the display.
NOTE: Touch the screen to exit the test.
Figure 2-37 Successful test

Backlight test
on page 105.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to 4 Backlight Test, and then press the OK button to select it.
After selecting the 4 Backlight Test, the screen automatically dims, and then returns to full brightness.
NOTE: Touch any key to exit the test.
Figure 2-38 Open the backlight test

Sound test
on page 105.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to 5 Sound Test, and then press the OK button to select it.
After selecting the 5 Sound Test, the printer emits a series of audible tones.
Figure 2-39 Open the sound test

Keyboard test
IMPORTANT: The control-panel system diagnostic tests includes the 6 Keyboard Test item. For this printer,
this test is not valid.
If the 6 Keyboard Test is opened, the printer power must be turned off to exit the test.
HP does not recommend turning the printer power off during the control-panel system diagnostic tests.
Figure 2-40 Do not open the keyboard test

Version
on page 105.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to 7 Version, and then press the OK button to select it.
Select 7 Version to view the following types of information:
Panel ID
Hardware (version)
Firmware (version)
KB Hw (version)
KB Firm (version)
LCD Vendor
Touch Controller Version
Figure 2-41 Open the sound test

Control panel diagnostic flowcharts (M553x only)
Use the flowcharts in this section to troubleshoot the following control panel problems.
Touchscreen is blank, white, or dim (no image).
Touchscreen is slow to respond or requires multiple presses to respond.
Touchscreen has an unresponsive zone.
No control panel sound.
Home button is unresponsive.
Hardware integration pocket (HIP) is not functioning (control panel functional).

Touchscreen black, white, or dim (no image)
Figure 2-42 Touchscreen blank, white, or dim (no image)

Black display White display Dim display
(no back-light (no image) (no image)
or image)
Is the Home button

Y
Illuminated
(bright white)?
Is the printer in bright
Open the sunlight?
diagnostic function. If yes, move the
N
product to a
dierent location.
Touch the display or Home button

to exit sleep mode. Make sure that
the printer is plugged in and
the power is turned on. Does an image
appear on the Y
control panel?
Open the
diagnostic function.
Perform the
N back-light test.
Turn the printer power o.

Does the display
Y Inspect and reseat the
turn on?
control panel cables.
Remove and reseat the
formatter.
Make sure that the
Problem solved.
formatter LEDs function. Is the back-light
N Y Y
adjustable?
Are the formatter

LEDs functioning? Problem fixed? Y
N Turn the printer power o.

Make sure that all of the HDMI,
USB, and FFCs are fully seated
on the formatter.
Turn the printer power o. N
Make sure that all of the HDMI,
USB, and FFCs are fully seated
on the formatter.
Do not replace the control panel. N
Replace the
control panel.

Touchscreen is slow to respond or requires multiple presses to respond
TIP: Use the red-grid touch test to verify that all areas of the touchscreen are correctly functioning. See
Touch test on page 112.
Figure 2-43 Touchscreen is slow to respond or requires multiple presses to respond
Touchscreen slow to
respond or requires
multiple presses
to respond
Not a control-panel problem.

Do not replace the control panel.
Troubleshoot firmware or
software application problems.

Touchscreen has an unresponsive zone
Figure 2-44 Touchscreen has an unresponsive zone

Touchscreen
has an
unresponsive
zone
Is the area of the

touchscreen you are touching
greyed out (intentionally
deactivated)?
Open the
Perform the
red-grid touch test.
Does the previously

inactive area respond
to a touch?
Y
Turn the printer
power o,
and then
on again.
Replace the Does the previously

N inactive area respond
control panel.
to a touch?
Do not replace the

control panel.

No control panel sound
Figure 2-45 No control panel sound
Control panel
has no
sound
Open the following menus:

Administration
Display Settings
Key Press Sound
Select the following:
On
Save
Can sounds
be heard?
N
Y
Open the
Perform the sound test.
Can sounds
be heard?
Y
N
Do not replace the
control panel.
Turn the printer power o.
Remove the control panel.
Check the cables to the speaker.
Replace the control panel. N Reseat the cables to the speaker.
Turn the printer power on.
Can sounds be heard?

Home button is unresponsive
Figure 2-46 Home button is unresponsive
Home button
unresponsive
Open the
Perform the Home
button test.
Does the virtual LED

illuminate green when
the Home button is pressed?
Turn the printer power o,

and then on again.
Open the
Perform the
Home button test.
Does the virtual LED

illuminate green when
the Home button is pressed?
Y
Replace the Do not replace the

control panel. control panel.

Hardware integration pocket (HIP) is not functioning (control panel functional)
Figure 2-47 Hardware integration pocket (HIP) is not functioning (control panel functional)
Hardware integration
pocket (HIP)
not functional
(control panel
functional)
Check that all installed hardware integration

pocket devices are within HP specifications.
The control panel provides only 0.5 Amps to
the port. If an installed device attempts to draw
more power than is provided, the port is
automatically disabled. Troubleshoot third-party
devices with the device manufacturer.

Tools for troubleshooting
The section describes the tools that can help solve problems with the printer.
Individual component diagnostics
Diagrams
Internal test and information pages
Control-panel menus
Control panel message document (CPMD)
Individual component diagnostics

Tools for troubleshooting: LED diagnostics
LED, engine, and individual diagnostics can identify and troubleshoot printer problems.
Understand lights on the formatter
Two LEDs on the formatter indicate that the printer is functioning correctly.
2
1
1 Heartbeat LED
2 HP Jetdirect LEDs
Heartbeat LED
The heartbeat LED indicates that the formatter is functioning correctly. The LED indicates the following
printer functionality:
Amber and blinking: control panel not detected
Amber and solid: FFC between the formatter and DC controller not connected or damaged
ENWW Tools for troubleshooting 127

HP Jetdirect LEDs
The embedded HP Jetdirect print server has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates network activity, and the
green LED indicates the link status. A blinking yellow LED indicates network traffic. If the green LED is off, a
link has failed.
For link failures, check all the network cable connections. In addition, try to manually configure the link
settings on the embedded print server by using the printer control-panel menus.
Network Settings
Embedded Jetdirect Menu
Link Speed
3. Select the appropriate link speed, and then touch the OK button.
Tools for troubleshooting: Engine diagnostics

The printer contains extensive internal engine diagnostics that help in troubleshooting print quality, paper
path, noise, assembly, and timing issues.
Engine test button
To verify that the printer engine is functioning, print an engine test page. Use a small pointed object to
depress the test-page switch located on the rear of the printer. The test page should have a series of lines
that are parallel to the short end of the page. The test page can use only Tray 2 as the paper source, so make
sure that paper is loaded in Tray 2.
Figure 2-48 Engine test button

Defeating interlocks
Different tests can be used to isolate different types of issues. For assembly or noise isolation, run the
diagnostic test when the front door or right door is open. To operate the printer with the doors open, the
interlock switch levers must be depressed to simulate a closed-cover position.
WARNING! Be careful when performing printer diagnostics to avoid risk of injury. Only trained service
personnel should open and run the diagnostics with the covers removed. Never touch any of the power
supplies when the printer is turned on.
TIP: Fold a stiff piece of paper, for example a business card or index card, into a 10 mm (.375 in) strip, and
insert the strip into the slots for the front door and right door logic switches.
1. Open the front door, and then insert a folded piece of paper into one slot.
Figure 2-49 Defeating interlocks (front door)

2. Open the right door, and then insert a folded piece of paper into two slots.
Figure 2-50 Defeating interlocks (right door; right side)
Figure 2-51 Defeating interlocks (right door; left side)

Disable cartridge check
Use this diagnostic test to print internal pages or send an external job to the printer when the toner cartridge
is removed or exchanged. Supply errors are ignored while the printer is in this mode. When the printer is in
this mode, access the troubleshooting menus and print internal pages (the print quality pages will be the
most useful). This test can be used to isolate problems, such as noise, and to isolate print-quality problems
that are related to the toner cartridge.
NOTE: Do not remove or exchange the toner cartridge until after beginning the disable cartridge check
diagnostic.
Disable cartridge check from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Disable Cartridge Check
Disable cartridge check from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Diagnostics, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Disable Cartridge Check, and then press the OK button to select
it.

Tools for troubleshooting: Paper path and sensor diagnostic tests
Use these diagnostic tests to manually test the printer sensors, switches.
NOTE: The menu list of sensors and switches for the Paper path sensors test, Manual Sensor Test, and the
Tray/Bin Manual Sensor Test varies depending on which optional accessories are installed.
The tables in this section describe the sensor tests available with an optional 1x550-sheet paper feeder
installed.
For trays other than Tray 1 or Tray 2, the tray number associated with a sensor or switch depends on the
number and type of accessories installed.
Paper path test
This diagnostic test generates one or more test pages. Use these pages to isolate the cause of jams.
To isolate a problem, specify which input tray to use, specify whether to use the duplex path, and specify the
number of copies to print. Multiple copies can be printed to help isolate intermittent problems. The following
options become available after beginning the diagnostic feature:
Print Test Page: Run the paper-path test from the default settings: Tray 2, no duplex, and one copy. To
specify other settings, scroll down the menu, and select the setting, and then scroll back up and select
Print Test Page to start the test.
Source Tray: Select Tray 1, Tray 2, or the optional tray.
Test Duplex Path: Enable or disable two-sided printing.
Number of Copies: Set the numbers of copies to be printed; the choices are 1, 10, 50, 100, or 500.
Access the paper path test from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Paper Path Test
3. Select the paper-path test options for the test.
Access the paper path test from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Diagnostic Tests, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Paper Path Test, and then press the OK button.

Paper path sensors test
This test displays the status of each paper-path sensor and allows viewing of sensor status while printing
internal pages.
Access the paper path sensors test from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Paper Path Sensors
Access the paper path sensors test from a LCD control panel
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Paper Path Sensors, and then press the OK button.
NOTE: Exiting the Paper path sensors menu and then reentering the test will clear the test values from the
previous test.
The menu list of sensors and motors for the Paper path sensors test varies depending on which optional
accessories are installed.
The following table describes the sensor tests available with an optional 1x550-sheet paper feeder installed.
Table 2-9 Paper-path sensors diagnostic tests
Sensor name Sensor/Switch Replacement part number Descriptions

number
Tray 3 feed sensor1 SR21 RM2-5145-000CN Paper feed assembly
Registration sensor SR6 RM2-0093-000CN (M553n) Registration assembly
RM20018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn,

M553x)
Fuser loop 1 sensor PS1 B5L35-67902 (110 V) Fuser
B5L36-67902 (220 V)
Front media width SR13 RM2-0093-000CN (M553n) Registration assembly

sensor
RM20018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn,
M553x)

Table 2-9 Paper-path sensors diagnostic tests (continued)
Sensor name Sensor/Switch Replacement part number Descriptions

number
Rear media width SR14 RM2-0093-000CN (M553n) Registration assembly

sensor
RM20018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn,
M553x)
Fuser pressure release SR11 B5L35-67902 (110 V) Fuser

sensor
B5L36-67902 (220 V)
Fuser output sensor SR9 B5L35-67902 ((110 V) Fuser
B5L36-67902 (220 V)
Developer alienation SR4 B5L25-67902 Main drive assembly

sensor
Output bin full sensor SR10 RM2-0016-000CN (M553n) Paper delivery assembly
RM2-0092-000CN (M552dn, M553dn,

M553x)
1 Only appears if optional accessories are installed.

Manual sensor tests
The table in this section lists the sensors and switches available in the Manual Sensor Test.
Access the manual sensor test from a touchscreen control panel
The Manual Sensor Test screen shows the sensor number, sensor name (M553x only), sensor state (active or
inactive), and the number of times the sensor has been toggled (activated).
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Manual Sensor Test
3. Activate the desired sensor, and then check the control-panel display to verify the sensor state (active or
inactive).
The State virtual LED next to the sensor number and sensor name illuminates green when the
sensor is active.
The Toggle virtual LED next to the sensor number and sensor name illuminates green after the
sensor is activated and increments by one each time the sensor is interrupted (activated or
deactivated).
For example, opening the front door increments the SW1 Front door opening/closing Toggle item
count two timesonce when the door is opened, and once when the door is closed.
4. Touch the Reset Sensors button to reset the Toggle count item.
-or-
Touch the Cancel button or the Return arrow button to exit the Manual Sensor Test screen and return to
the Diagnostic Tests menu.
Access the manual sensor test from a LCD control panel
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Manual Sensor Test, and then press the OK button.
inactive).
TIP: Press the return arrow button to reset the sensor or press the Cancel button to exit the test.

sensor is active.
deactivated).
For example, opening the cartridge door increments the SW4 Front door opening/closing Toggle
item count two timesonce when the door is opened, and once when the door is closed.
NOTE: The following table describes the sensor tests available with an optional 1x550-sheet paper feeder
installed.
Table 2-10 Manual sensor diagnostic tests
Sensor or switch Replacement Part number Description
SW4 Front door opening/closing sensor RM2_7133-000CN Switch PCA assembly
SW3 Right door opening/closing sensor WC2-5806-000CN Switch button assembly
SR21 Tray 3 feed sensor1 RM2-5145-000CN Paper feed assembly
SR6 Registration sensor RM2-0093-000CN (M553n) Registration assembly
RM20018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
PS1 Fuser loop 1 sensor B5L35-67902 (110 V) Fuser
B5L36-67902 (220 V)
SR13 Front Media width sensor RM12-0093-000CN (M553n) Paper pickup assembly
SR13N Front Media width sensor RM12-0018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
SR14 Rear media width sensor RM12-0093-000CN (M553n) Paper pickup assembly
SR14N Rear media width sensor RM12-0018-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
SR11 Fuser pressure release sensor B5L35-67902 (110 V) Fuser
B5L36-67902 (220 V)
SR9 Fuser output sensor B5L35-67902 (110 V) Fuser
B5L36-67902 (220 V)
SR10 Output bin full sensor RM12-0092-000CN (M553n) Paper delivery assembly
RM12-0016-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)


Tray/bin manual sensor test
The table in this section lists the sensors and switches available in the Tray/Bin Manual Sensor Test.
Access the tray/bin manual sensor test from a touchscreen control panel
The Tray/Bin Manual Sensor Test screen shows the sensor number, sensor name, sensor state (active or
inactive), and the number of times the sensor has been toggled (activated).
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Tray/Bin Manual Sensor Test
inactive).
sensor is active.
deactivated).
For example, opening Tray 2 increments the SW5 Tray 2 detection switch Toggle item count two
timesonce when the tray is opened, and once when the tray is closed.
4. Touch the Reset Sensors button to reset the Toggle count item.
-or-
Touch the Cancel (M553x) or the Return arrow button to exit the Tray/Bin Manual Sensor Test screen and
return to the Diagnostic Tests menu.
Access the tray/bin manual sensor test from a LCD control panel
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Tray/Bin manual Sensor Test, and then press the OK button.
inactive).
TIP: Press the return arrow button to reset the sensor or press the Cancel button to exit the test.

The State virtual LED next to the sensor number and sensor name (M605x and M606x only)
illuminates green when the sensor is active.
The Toggle virtual LED next to the sensor number and sensor name (M605x and M606x only)
illuminates green after the sensor is activated and increments by one each time the sensor is
interrupted (activated or deactivated).
For example, opening Tray 2 increments the SW5 Tray 2 detection switch Toggle item count two
timesonce when the tray is opened, and once when the tray is closed.
NOTE: The following table describes the sensor tests available with an optional 1x550-sheet paper feeder
installed.
Table 2-11 Tray/bin manual sensors
Sensor or switch name Replacement part number Descriptions
SR8 Tray 1 paper sensor RM2-0015-000CN Right door assembly
SR12 Cassette media out sensor RM2-0017-000CN Paper pickup assembly
SR20 Tray 3-X media out sensor1 RM2-5154-000CN Paper pickup assembly
NOTE: Also associated with the media

presence sensor.
SW21 Tray 3 cassette sensor1 WC2-5806-000CN Switch button assembly
SR21 Tray 3 feed sensor1 RM2-5145-000CN Paper feeder assembly
SW20 Right door sensor1 RM2-5146-000CN Right door assembly
SR10 Output bin media out sensor RM2-0092-000CN (M553n) Paper delivery assembly
RM2-0016-000CN (M552dn, M553dn,

M553x)
Tools for troubleshooting: Print/stop test

Use this diagnostic test to isolate the cause of problems such as image-formation defects and jams within the
engine. During this test, stop the paper anywhere along the printer paper path. The test can be programmed
to stop printing internal pages or an external print job when the paper reaches a certain position. The test can
also be programmed to stop from 0 to 60,000 ms. If the timer is set to a value that is greater than the job-
print time, the printer can recover in one of two ways:
After the print job is completed press OK button to return to the Troubleshooting menu before the timer
times out.
After the timer times out, touch the Stop button. Activate the door switch to restart the engine and
return it to a normal state.
NOTE: Do not try to perform a print/stop test while the printer is calibrating, because restarting the printer
might be necessary. If a jam message displays on the control panel during testing, activate the door switch.

Access the print/stop test from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Print/Stop Test
3. Enter a range, and then touch the OK button.
Access the print/stop test from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Diagnostic Test, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print/Stop Test, and then press the OK button.

Tools for troubleshooting: Component tests
Use the procedure below to test various printer mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
NOTE: The menu list of components for the Component Test varies depending on which optional
accessories are installed.
The table in this section describes the components available with an optional 1x550-sheet paper feeder
installed.
Individual component diagnostics (special-mode test)
This test activates individual parts independently to isolate problems.
NOTE: The front door or right side door interlocks must be defeated to run the component tests. Some
tests might require that the ITB and toner cartridges be removed. A control-panel display prompt appears
indicate removing some, or all of the cartridges, during certain tests.
Access the individual component diagnostics from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
Component Test
3. Select the component test options for the test.
Access the individual component diagnostics from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Diagnostic Test, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Component Test, and then press the OK button.
NOTE: The table in this section describes the components available with an optional 1x550-sheet paper
feeder installed.

Table 2-12 Component test details
Component test Item tested Replacement part number Comments
Drum motors M1 RM2-0078-000CN Activates the specified motor.
M2
M3
Fuser drive assembly M4 RM2-0091-000CN (M553n) Activates the specified motor.
RM2-0009-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
Fuser pressure release M6 RK2-6027-000CN Activates the specified motor.

motor
Tray 2 pickup motor M5 RM2-0008-000CN Activates the specified motor.
Pickup drive assembly
Tray 3 pickup motor1 M20 RM2-5145-000CN Activates the specified motor.
Paper feed assembly
Duplexer pickup motor M8 RM2-0006-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x) Activates the specified motor.
Duplex drive assembly
Tray 1 pickup solenoid SL2 RM2-0017-000CN Activates the specified solenoid.
Tray 2 pickup solenoid SL1 RM2-0090-000CN (M553n) Activates the specified solenoid.
RM2-0022-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x)
Tray 1 roller alienation (part of secondary

transfer assembly)
Tray 3-X pickup solenoid Not applicable RM2-5154-000CN Activates the specified solenoid.
Paper pickup assembly
Duplex switchback SL3 RM2-0006-000CN (M552dn, M553dn, M553x) Activates the specified solenoid.
solenoid
Duplex drive assembly
Feed roller clutch CL1 RM2-0010-000CN Activates the specified clutch.
Lifter drive assembly
Laser Scanner motor M7 RM2-0100-000CN Activates the specified motor.
Laser/scanner assembly
Repeat Not applicable Not applicable Choose Off to execute the test once.
Choose On to execute the test continuously.


Diagrams
Diagrams: Block diagrams
Diagrams: Printed circuit assembly (PCA) connector locations
Diagrams: External plug and port locations
Diagrams: Locations of major assemblies
Diagrams: General timing chart
Diagrams: General circuit diagrams
Diagrams: Block diagrams

Use the diagrams in this section to identify printer sensors and assemblies.
Sensors and switches
Figure 2-52 Printer base, sensors and switches block diagram

SR10
SR9
PS1
SE1
SR13 (SR13N)
SR14 (SR14N)
SR6 (SR6N)
SR8
SR12
SW5
Table 2-13 Printer base, sensors and switches block diagram
Item Description Item Description
SR6 Top-of-Page (TOP) sensor (duplex models) SR13N Media width (front, simplex models)
SR6N Top-of-Page (TOP) sensor (simplex models) SR14 Media width (rear, duplex models)
SR8 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) media-out sensor SR14N Media width (rear, simplex models)
SR9 Fuser delivery sensor PS1 Loop sensor
SR10 Output bin media-full sensor SE1 Media sensor

Table 2-13 Printer base, sensors and switches block diagram (continued)
SR12 Tray 2 (cassette) media-out sensor SW5 Tray 2 (cassette) detection switch
SR13 Media width (front, duplex models)
Figure 2-53 1x550-sheet paper feeder, sensors and switches block diagram
SR21
SR20
SW21
Table 2-14 1x550-sheet paper feeder, sensors and switches block diagram
Item Description
SR20 Tray 3/4/5(cassette) media-out sensor
SR21 Paper feeder media feed sensor
SW21 Tray 3/4/5(cassette) detection switch

Cross section diagrams
Figure 2-54 Printer base cross section diagram

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
Table 2-15 Printer base cross section diagram
1 Photosensitive drum 13 ITB drive roller
2 Intermediate transfer belt (ITB) toner collection 14 Registration density sensor

box
3 ITB 15 Media sensor
4 Primary transfer (T1) roller 16 Registration roller
5 Output roller 17 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) pickup roller
6 Duplex switchback roller (M552dn, M553dn, 18 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) separation roller
M553x)
7 Duplex flapper (M552dn, M553dn, M553x) 19 Duplex re-pickup roller (M552dn, M553dn,
M553x)
8 Fuser film 20 Tray 2 feed roller
9 Pressure roller 21 Tray 2 separation roller
10 Fuser 22 Tray 2 pickup roller
11 Duplex feed roller (M552dn, M553dn, M553x) 23 Tray 2
12 Secondary transfer (T2) roller 24 Laser/scanner assembly

Figure 2-55 1x550-sheet paper feeder cross section diagram
1 2 3 4 5
Table 2-16 1x550-sheet paper feeder cross section diagram
1 Tray 3/4/5 4 Feed roller
2 Tray 3/4/5 pickup roller 5 Tray 3/4/5 separation roller
3 Tray 3/4/5 feed roller
Diagrams: Printed circuit assembly (PCA) connector locations

Use the figures in this section to identify PCA connectors.

DC controller PCA
Figure 2-56 DC controller PCA

J116 J114 J109
J124 J111
J118 J115
J128
J121
J120
J131
J122
J141
J143
J140
J103
J108
J130
J125
J106
J105
J126
J129 J127 J101 J102 J132
Table 2-17 DC controller PCA
J101 Low-voltage power supply assembly (LVPS) J122 Tray 2 (cassette) pickup clutch (CL1)
24V interlock switch Tray 1 (multipurpose tray pickup solenoid (SL2)
Tray 2 (cassette) detection switch (SW5)
Environmental sensor
Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) media-out sensor (SR8)
J102 LVPS J124 Media sensor (SE1)

Table 2-17 DC controller PCA (continued)
J103 Scanner motor (M7) J125 High-voltage power supply D (HVPSD)
Memory chip, toner cartridges
Paper feeder
J105 LVPS J126 Y/M laser assembly
J106 Formatter J127 C/K laser assembly
J108 Empty J128 Fuser power supply (FPS)
J109 High-voltage power supply T (HVPST) J129 Y/M/C/K toner level sensor
J111 Drum motor 1 (M1) J130 Drum motor 3 (M3)
Drum motor 2 (M2) Developer home position sensor
J114 Fuser motor (M4) J131 Output bin media-full sensor (SR10)
Primary transfer (T1) roller alienation solenoid High-voltage power supply T (HVPST)
Drum home position sensor 1
J115 Right door switch J132 Developer alienation (disengagement) motor (M6)
Power supply switch
Fuser pressure release sensor
Pre-exposure LED 3 - 4
J116 Fuser J140 Empty
J118 Duplex re-pickup clutch (CL2; duplex models only) J141 Empty
Top-of-Page (TOP) sensor (SR6, duplex; SR6N,

simplex)
Media width sensor, front (SR13, duplex; SR13N

simplex)
Media width sensor, rear (SR14, duplex; SR14N

simplex)
J120 Registration density sensor, front J143 Empty
Registration density sensor, rear
J121 Tray 2 (cassette) media-out sensor

Formatter PCA
Figure 2-57 Formatter PCA
J16 J25 J29

J2
J20
J24 J7
J12
J97
J17 J18 J38
J1
J41
J9
J98
J6 J57 J23
Table 2-18 Formatter PCA
J1 Slim DIMM J23 Not used
J2 Control panel (touchscreen models) J24 Not used
J6 Formatter Power Cable J25 Wireless cable
J7 Network LAN J29 IOD
J9 AA module power cable J38 USB-device
J12 HIP/AA USB J41 USB-host
J16 Control panel power cable J57 BASH
J17 DC controller (flat cable) J97 Embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC)
J18 Hard-disk drive (optional HDD) J98 Trusted Platform Module (optional TPM)
J20 Walkup USB

1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA
Figure 2-58 1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA
J1904 J1901
J1903
J1908
J1902 J1907
Table 2-19 1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA PCA
J1901 DC controller PCA or paper feeder J1904 Tray 3/4/5 (cassette) media-out sensor (SR20
Feed senor (SR21)
J1902 Tray 3/4/5 (cassette) pickup clutch (CL20) Ji907 Paper feeder
Right door switch
Tray 3/4/5 (cassette) detection switch (SW21)
J1903 Feed motor (M20) J1908 Empty

Diagrams: External plug and port locations
Use the following figure to locate and identify the printer external port locations.
NOTE: The power cord plug is below the formatter, on the left-hand side of the printer.
Figure 2-59 External plug and port locations
Table 2-20 External plug and port locations
Item Description
1 Local area network (LAN) Ethernet (RJ-45) network port
2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port
3 USB port for connecting external USB devices (this port might be covered)
NOTE: For easy-access USB printing, use the USB port near the control panel.

Diagrams: Locations of major assemblies
Use the figure in this section to identify and locate major components and assemblies in the printer.
Main assemblies (printer base)
Figure 2-60 Main assemblies, printer base (1 of 2)

1
2
8 7
Table 2-21 Main assemblies, printer base (1 of 2)
1 Intermediate transfer belt (ITB) 5 Fuser drive assembly
2 Fuser 6 Pickup drive assembly

Table 2-21 Main assemblies, printer base (1 of 2) (continued)
3 Secondary transfer (T2) roller assembly 7 Lifter drive assembly
4 Formatter case assembly 8 Laser/scanner assembly
Figure 2-61 Main assemblies, printer base (2 of 2)

1
Table 2-22 Main assemblies, printer base (2 of 2)
1 Main drive assembly 4 Registration density sensor assembly

Table 2-22 Main assemblies, printer base (2 of 2) (continued)
2 Registration assembly 5 Cassette pickup assembly
3 Delivery assembly

Printed circuit assembly (PCA) locations
Figure 2-62 PCA locations (printer base)
5 4
Table 2-23 PCA locations (printer base)
1 DC controller 4 High-voltage power supply D (HVPSD)
2 Low-voltage power supply (LVPS) 5 Fuser power supply (FPS)
3 High-voltage power supply T (HVPST) Not shown Formatter
NOTE: Located to the right of the DC controller.

ENWW
Print command
Operation STBY INTR PRINT LSTR STBY
1 Cassette pickup clutch
2 TOP sensor
3 Fuser delivery sensor
4 Fuser motor
5 Scanner motor
6 TOP signal
Diagrams: General timing chart
7 Drum motor 1
Figure 2-63 General timing chart
8 Drum motor 2
9 Drum motor 3
10 Pickup motor
11 Primary charging bias (Y)
12 Primary charging bias (M)
13 Primary charging bias (C)
14 Primary charging bias (K)
15 Developing bias (Y/M/C)
16 Developing bias (K)
17 Primary transfer bias (Y/M/C)
18 Primary transfer bias (K)
19 Secondary transfer bias
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J50L J50D
FSR-BAIS
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H2
J24
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4
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IOT_IN HEATER M HEATER_M
J135I
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SGND HEATER C COMMON
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J6002
J23
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J140
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HVT_DATA2
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HVT_LD2
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J134F
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J50LA
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J50DA
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3
TH_MAIN SGND
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J2502
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TH_MAIN 22 22
FLASH PGND
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FT4
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24VC 21 21 +24VC
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TCK PGND
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T1_123IFB
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J109
J90D
J141
SGND SGND 20 20
7
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J2601
J6007
T1_4IFB
HVT-T PCA
5
SWO
4
LOOP_SNS LOOP_SNS SGND
1
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6
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SGND
5
2
SGND
6
SWDIO
J133I
J90DH
3
24VB 24VB
2
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FULL_SNS
6
3
DUPM_I1B
7
SWCLK
J131
J78
2
TH_SUB_F TH_SUB_F
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2
DUPM_I0B
SGND
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FSR_TYP100 FSR_TYP100 FAN2_VM
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1
SR10
DUPM_I1A
J128
+3.3VC
FSR_CUR2 FSR_CUR2 FAN2_LK
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J6006
DUPM_I0A FM2
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DUPM_PHB
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T2_IFB SGND
3
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J2606DH DUPM_PHA
8
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DUPM_DWN
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J15
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HVT_DATA1 I2C_SCL
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HVT_LD1 FSR_SNS
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HVT_CLK1 I2C_SDA
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S2401
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T2P_PWM PAPOUT_SNS
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Fuser power supply PCA
7 7
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5
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J2602
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T2P_CLK
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1
6
HV_PWM1 13 1 2 2 2
13 TP TCUSNS
SCN_TH TB6001
5
HV_PWM2 14 1 1
14 PAPOUT_SNS TB1 TB2
3
FAN2D
1
TH2
4
HV_PWM3 15 TB6002
SGND
2
15
2
FAN2LK
J2605
2
3
HV_PWM4
SR9
16 +24VA
8
+3.3VCS
1
16
HVT-D PCA
PGND
3
Diagrams: General circuit diagrams
J41
2
RS_CLK 17
J77
+24VA
7
2
17 +24VC
C
24VC
24VB
TH_SUB_F
SGND
1
19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
PGND
J6003
6
3
/VDO21 1 J2604 J2603
21 3 2 1 2 1 PGND
5
Fuser PCA
4
VDO21 2
M
DRM12FR
M1
20
4
5
LD2CTRL2 3 VC5VOFF
1
19 CST_PAPER /DRM1ACC
3
3
1
6
J102
LD2CTRL0 4 PWRSAVE
2
J121
18 SGND /DRM1DEC
2
2
2
LD2CTRL1 5 7 INL_CURRMS
3
FSR_Neutral
SR12
17 +3.3VCS DRM1FG
1
1
3
8
2
/VDO22 6 PRO_PWR
J22
4
J600
16 +24VA FSR_Hot
9
1
VDO22 7 PGND 1 +5VA
9
5
+24VA
J2506
J71L
J42
15 9
/LD2PWM 8 FAN4_LK 2 +3.3VA
7
6
J71D
J126
PGND
J201
14 8
/BD2I 9 FAN4_VM 3 +3.3VA
6
16 15 14 13 12 11 10
7
J71DH
1st
PGND
2
13 7
3.3VD 10 PRE_EXP2 4 +3.3VA
5
9
8
1
DRM12FR
21
21
12 6
M
TB110
M2
SGND 11 PRE_EXP1 5 SGND
4
8
9
+3.3VC(LED) /DRM2ACC AC_Neutral
1
11 5
S401
/VDO12_O 12 +24VB 6 SGND
3
7
TONER_SNS1
/DRM2DEC
2
10 J72L 4 AC_Hot IL101
VDO12_O 13 TCU_SNS 7 SGND
2
6
J72D LED1_C
3
DRM2FG
1
3
9 3
16 15 14 13 12 11 10
LD1CTRL2 14 SGND 8 AC_DET

J111
1
5
J72DH +3.3VC(LED) TB111
2st
2
4
8 2
Relay PCA
LD1CTRL1 15 TCU_LED 9 +3.3VC
4
TONER_SNS2
1
3
5
7 1 +24VB
8
LD1CTRL0 /ZEROX
1
16
3
LED2_C
J44
6
6 +24VB
7
/VDO11_O TCU_SNS DOUBLE_ON

2
17
3
2
+3.3VC(LED)
7
5 J73L PGND PGND
6
3
VDO11_O 24VRMT
3
18 SGND
2
1
TONER_SNS3
J1803
16 15 14 13 12 11 10
J73D
8
J601
3
J603
PGND FAN1_LK
1
5
2
/LD1PWM TCU_LED
4
ITB toner
19
1
LED3_C FM1
M
full sensor
9
M4
J73DH
Toner level sensor

3 2 1
3st
FSRMFR FAN1D FAN1_VM
2
4
9
1
I2C_SCL
5
1
20 +3.3VC(LED)
collection box
Y/M laser driver

2
1
J105
/FSMACC FAM1LK
3
3
8
I2C_SDA
6
2
21 TONER_SNS4
1 /FSMDEC FEEDM_DWN
2
7
7
3
LED4_C
3
PGND
12 11 10
SGND FSMFG FEEDM_PHA
1
1 J74L
J129
1
6
8
4
J54L
19
2
J74D FAN4_LK
3
6
/VDO42 +24VAFU3 FEEDM_PHB
1
2
J1801
2
5
9
5
FM4
3 2 1
18 J57L
1
J74DH FAN4_VM
2
5
4st
VDO42 T1SL FEEDM_I0A
2
3
3
4
6
B
2
J54D
J54DH
17 FEEDM BOUT2
4
PRE_EXP2
1
1
J45
1
4
LD4CTRL2 +3.3VCS FEEDM_I1A
3
J57D
4
3
7
SL
J604
FEEDM BOUT1
SL1
16
3
+24VB
2
2
3
LD4CTRL1 5 SGND FEEDM_I0B
2
8
M
15 FEEDM AOUT2 M5
2
PRE_EXP1
3
2
2
LD4CTRL0 6 DRMHP1 FEEDM_I1B
LED3
1
2st
1
9
Figure 2-64 General circuit diagram (printer base) (1 of 2)
FEEDM AOUT1
Low-voltage power supply PCA
J202
J602
14
1
J37L
+24VB
4
J47 J47L
J84
1
1
/VDO41 7 +3.3VCS
2
J47D
4
2
13
4
1
J37D
J37DH
SR1
VDO41 8 SGND
J47LH PGND
3
1
19
19
12 TB107
3
4
2
/LD4PWM 9 DRMHP2
J101
PGND
M
11
2
2
3
TB106
1st
M7
LED4
3
3.3VD 10 +3.3VCS
+24VB
1
J12
1
J38L
10 TB105
1
1
2
4
2
Pre-exposure LED
J127
SGND 11 SGND
+24VAFU1 +24VA
1
SR2
9
1
TB104
J38D
J38DH
1
/VDO31 12 DRMHP3
/SCN-ACC
19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
2
J114
8 J91 J31L
VDO31 13 J31D /SCN-DEC +5VB
2
3
TB501
3
7
2
1
J13
LD3CTRL2 14 J55L J39 J31DH PGND +5VB
1
2
1st
6
1
TB502
2
SR3
LD3CTRL1 15
2
VIN
1
1
1
1
+5VB
5
1
CL
LD3CTRL0 16 TB503
1
VSS1
J55DH
CL1
2
2
J58D
6
2
4 J92 SGND
J99M
/VDO32 J32L
SW4
17 J32D VIN TB504

2
1
7
3
2
J780
1
VDO32 1 2 SGND
18
J115
VSS2 LED_V
1
J32DH
C/K laser driver

1
TB505
2st
2
1
CSTCL
2
1
/LD3PWM 19 1 2
2
VIN /SW_LED SGND
SW5
DEVM BOUT2
9
1
2
J44D
1
4
J122
TB506
1
+24VAFU3
J46
VSS3 POWER_SW
13 12 11 10
DEVM BOUT1
2
SW3
3
J93
J99F
SGND
2
J33L
J26
VIN SGND
1
J33D
M
2
9
DEVM AOUT2
M6
2
2
CST_SNS
1
3
6
13 12 11 10
DOOR_SNS
2
Memory TAG
J33DH VSS4
1
8
DEVM AOUT1
3st
1
1
/HUMOUT
2
1
4
5
9
J1202
J132
OP_TMG FSRPRS
3
7
+24VA HUMOUT
2
4
8
1
OP_CLK SGND
4
6
SR11
J800
Environment
sensor
+24VB
8
DSR_DR SGND J94

3
1
J34L
3
7
2
J79
J43
J34D OP_CMD +3.3VCS 6 5 4 3 2 1
2
5
+24VB
2
7
DSR_SR TEMP_SNS
1
2
J18
2
6
3
J34DH +24VA PRE_EXP4 J1811
1
4
PGND
4st
RD sensor (rear)
3
1
6
SGND MP_PAPER
1
2
3
Formatter
1
5
4
1
3
J44L
PGND +24VB
4st
LED1
3 PGND
1
2 1
J44LH
2
5
J35L
RDS_R_LED SGND
2
4
4
SR8
5
2
2
+3.3VB PRE_EXP3
M
DRM3FR
M3
1
4
RDS_R_GAIN +3.3VB2S
3
5
6
3
1
OP_STS +24VB SW1 A
J82
1
/DRM3ACC
3
3
+24VA MPSL 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
J35D
6
J103
J35LH
6
2
7
/DRM3DEC
2
DSF_DR
7
+24VAFU3 6
5
1
J58L
J1201
7
DRM3FG
2
1
DSF_SR
8
4
9
1
2
SL
+3.3VCS
J0D
LED2
1
SL2
SGND
3st
1
9
J58LH
4
3
Pre-exposure LED
2
J36L
J55D
1
3
RDS_F_LED SGND
2
J86
2
J0DA
2
J36D
J36DH
DEVHP
RDS_F_GAIN
RD sensor (front)
2
1
11 10
SR4
J130
12 11 10
J120
1
DC controller PCA
ENWW
ENWW
6 5 4 3 2 1
Contorl panel Contorl panel

(4 line panel) (STP panel)
D
HDMI cable NFC PCA WL PCA Memory PCA

SB-S cable SB-D cable
<Duplex model> J1813 J1815 J1816 J1829S J1822
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
WU-USB cable HIP USB cable
Shield
nOFF_On
D-
D+
GND
GND
VBUS
VBUS
IOD_nPD
SDA
GND
SCL
3.3V
CP_WAKE/nPD
GND
+3.3V Unswitched
FPO
FPI
FPCK
nFPCS
GND
+5V Switched
CP_WAKE/nPD
GND
+3.3V Unswitched
FPO
FPI
FPCK
nFPCS
GND
+5V Switched
+5V Unswitched
+5V NFC Switched
I2C SDA
I2C SCL
GND
I2C interrupt
NFC detect
+3V NFC Switched
SPACE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
J1812S J1812D J1821S J1820
Formatter
40 J1804E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
CLEI
/TOP
CLEO
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
VDO42
VDO32
VDO22
VDO12
VDO41
VDO31
VDO21
VDO11
+3.3VA
/VDO42
/VDO32
/VDO22
/VDO12
/VDO41
/VDO31
/VDO21
/VDO11
/BD2_O
/VCRST
WAKE_VC
ENG_TYPE
ENG_TYPE
WAKE_ENG
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
40 J106E
Figure 2-65 General circuit diagram (printer base) (2 of 2)
DC controller PCA HVT-T PCA
J124N J118N J124 J118 J2503 J59

5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 1 2 3
+5VC
+5VC
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
SGND
+24VA
+24VA
RM_CL
+3.3VCS
+3.3VCS
+3.3VCS
+3.3VCS
+3.3VCS
+3.3VCS
I2C_SCL
I2C_SCL
I2C_SDA
I2C_SDA
TOP_SNS
TOP_SNS
+24VAFU3
PAP_WIDTH_F
PAP_WIDTH_F
PAP_WIDTH_R
PAP_WIDTH_R
+24VB
DUP_SL
J67D
DUPM AOUT1
DUPM AOUT2
DUPM BOUT1
DUPM BOUT2
J67DH
1 2
4 3 2 1 SL
3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 2 1
J20 J21 J16 J48 SL3

J67L
3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2
M
J20N J21N J16N
SR13 SR14 SR6 M8
2 1
J30
SR13N SR14N SR6N
SGND
SSSCLK
SGND
SSSCLK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
CL <Duplex model> A
J3N J4N J3 J4
CL2
Media sensor Media sensor
<Simplex model> <Duplex model>
Tools for troubleshooting 157

6 5 4 3 2 1
SR20 SR21
158 Chapter 2 Solve problems

J2044 J2046
1 2 3 1 2 3
J20L
PATH_S
SGND
+3.3V_PATH
PA_S
SGND
+3.3V_PA
J20LA
J2041L 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 J2042L 7
J2041D 1 2 3 1 2 3 4
J2042D
J2041DH J2042DH
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PA_S
SGND
+3.3V_PA
PATH_S
SGND
+3.3V_PATH
OPTMG
OPCLK
OPCMD
+24VA
PGND
+3.3VB
OPSTS
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
J1904 J1901
Paper feeder controller PCA
J1903 J1902 J1908 J1907

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
AOUT1
AOUT2
BOUT1
BOUT2
Figure 2-66 General circuit diagram 1x550-sheet paper feeder
7 OPTMG
6 OPCLK
5 OPCMD
4 +24VA
3 PGND
2 +3.3VB
1 OPSTS
+24VF
OPF_CL
DOOR_SW
SGND
SGND
CST_SW
4 3 2 1
2 1 2 1 2 1
J2003
J2021D J2022 J2023
J21LA
2 1 2 1
M J2021DH
7
SW20 SW21
M20 1 2
J2021L J21L
J2024 2 1
CL
CL20
ENWW
Internal test and information pages
Print a configuration page
NOTE: Depending on the model, up to three pages print when printing a configuration page. In addition to
the main configuration page, the HP embedded Jetdirect configuration pages print.
Reports
Reports

Figure 2-67 Configuration page
1 5
6
7
8
2
9
3
Table 2-24 Configuration page

1 Device information 6 Memory
2 Installed personalities and options 7 Event log
3 HP Web services 8 Security
4 Color density 9 Paper trays and options
5 Calibration information

HP embedded Jetdirect page
The second configuration page is the HP embedded Jetdirect page, which contains the following information:
Always make sure the status line under the general information line indicates "I/O Card Ready."
Figure 2-68 Configuration page
1 4
2 5
3 6
Item Description
1 General Information indicates the printer status, model number, hardware firmware version, port select, port
configuration, auto negotiation, manufacturing identification, and manufactured date.
2 Security Settings information
3 Network Statistics indicates the total packets received, unicast packets received, bad packets received, framing errors
received, total packets transmitted, unsendable packets, transmit collisions, and transmit late collisions.
4 TCP/IP information, including the IP address
5 IPv4 information
6 IPv6 information

Finding important information on the configuration pages
Certain information, such as the firmware date codes, the IP address, and the email gateways, is especially
helpful while servicing the printer. This information is on the various configuration pages.
Table 2-26 Important information on the configuration pages
Type of information Specific information Configuration page
Firmware date codes DC controller Look on the main configuration page,

under Device Information.
When performing a remote firmware upgrade
procedure, all of these firmware components Firmware date code Look on the main configuration page,
are upgraded. under Device Information.
HP embedded Jetdirect firmware version Look on the HP embedded Jetdirect

page, under General Information.
Accessories and internal storage Embedded HP Jetdirect Look on the main configuration page,
under Installed Personalities and
All optional devices that are installed on the Options. Shows model and ID.
printer should be listed on the main
configuration page. Total RAM Look on the main configuration page,
under Memory.
In addition, separate pages print for the
optional paper handling devices and the fax Duplex unit Look on the main configuration page,
accessory. These pages list more-detailed under Paper Trays and Options.
information for those devices.
Additional 500-sheet feeders Additional 500-sheet feeders Look on the main configuration page,
under Paper Trays and Options.
Engine cycles and event logs Engine cycles Look on the main configuration page,
under Device Information.
Total page counts and maintenance kit counts
are important for ongoing printer maintenance.
The configuration page lists only the three

most recent errors. To see a list of the 50 most
recent errors, print an event log from the
Diagnostics menu.
Event-log information Event-log information Look on the main configuration page,

under Event Log.

Print a cleaning page
Print the cleaning from a touchscreen control panel
Calibration/Cleaning
3. Touch Cleaning Page, and then press the OK button to print the page.
4. The cleaning process can take several minutes. When it is finished, discard the printed page.
Print the cleaning page from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Calibration/Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
3. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Cleaning, and then press the OK button to print
the page.
4. Follow the instruction on the printed cleaning page to finish the cleaning page process.
Enable and configure auto cleaning
Use the procedure in this section to enable and configure the automatic cleaning function.
To enable the auto cleaning function from a touchscreen control panel
NOTE: M553x models only.
Auto Cleaning
3. Select the Enable item, and then touch the Save button.

Control-panel menus
Administration menu
Perform basic printer setup by using the Administration menu. Use the HP Embedded Web Server for more
advanced printer setup. To open the HP Embedded Web Server, enter the printer IP address or host name in
the address bar of a Web browser.
Reports menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Reports menu.
NOTE: For the M553x model, use the Print button to print the report.
For all other models, use the up arrow button or down arrow button to highlight the report, and then
press the OK button. Then use the button to highlight Print, and then press the OK button to print the
report.
Table 2-27 Reports menu
First level Second level Values Description
Configuration/Status Pages Administration Menu Map Shows a map of the entire

Administration menu and the
selected values for each setting.
Current Settings Page Print a summary of the current

settings for the printer. This might
be helpful when making changes
and need a record of the current
printer configuration.
Configuration Page Shows the printer settings and

installed accessories.
How to Connect Page Shows network connection

information.
Supplies Status Page Shows the approximate remaining

life for the supplies; reports
statistics on total number of pages
and jobs processed, serial number,
page counts, and maintenance
information.
HP provides approximations of the

remaining life for the supplies as a
customer convenience. The actual
remaining supply levels might be
different from the approximations
provided.
Usage Page Shows a count of all paper sizes

that have passed through the
printer; lists whether they were
simplex, duplex, monochrome, or
color; and reports the page count.
File Directory Page Shows the file name and folder

name for files that are stored in the
printer memory.

Table 2-27 Reports menu (continued)
Web Services Status Page Shows the detected Web Services

for the printer.
Color Usage Page Shows the number of color and

monochrome pages printed, and a
list of users printing pages using
the printer.
Billing Codes Report Provides a list of billing codes that

have been used for outgoing faxes.
This report shows how many sent
faxes were billed to each code.
Blocked Fax List A list of phone numbers that are

blocked from sending faxes to this
printer.
Speed Dial List Shows the speed dials that have

been set up for this printer.
Fax Call Report A detailed report of the last fax

operation, either sent or received.
Other Pages Demonstration Page Prints a demonstration page.
RGB Samples Prints color samples for different

RGB values. Use the samples as a
guide for matching printed colors.
CMYK samples Prints color samples for different

CMYK values. Use the samples as a
guide for matching printed colors.
PCL Font List Prints the available PCL fonts.
PS Font List Prints the available PS fonts.

General Settings menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the General Settings
menu.
In the following table, asterisks (*) indicate the factory default setting.
NOTE: For the M553x model, use the Save button to save a selected option.
For all other models, use the up arrow button or down arrow button to highlight an option, and then
press the OK button to save the selected option.
Table 2-28 General Settings menu
First level Second level Third level Fourth level Values Description
Date/Time Settings Date/Time Format Date Format DD/MMM/YYYY Use the Date/Time
Settings menu to
MMM/DD/YYYY specify the date and
time and to configure
YYYY/MMM/DD date/time settings.
Time Format 12 hour (AM/PM) Select the format that

the printer uses to
24 hours show the date and
time, for example 12-
hour format or 24-
hour format.
Date/Time Time Zone Select the time zone from

a list.
Date Select the date from a

pop-up calendar.
Time Select the time from a

pop-up keypad.
Adjust for Daylight Checkbox If the geographical

Savings area uses daylight
savings time, select
the Adjust for Daylight
Savings box.
Energy Settings Sleep Schedule A list of scheduled + (Add) Use to configure the
events displays. printer to
Edit automatically wake up
or go to sleep at
Delete specific times on
specific days. Using
this feature saves
energy.
NOTE: Configure the

date and time settings
before using this
feature.
Event Type Wake Select whether to add

or edit a Wake event or
Sleep a Sleep event, and
then select the time
and the days for the
wake or sleep event.

Table 2-28 General Settings menu (continued)
Event Time
Event Days Select days of the week

from a list.
Sleep Timer Settings Sleep Mode/Auto Off Range: 1 to 120 minutes Set the number of
After minutes after which
Default = 60 minutes the printer enters
Sleep or Auto Off
mode. Use the arrow
buttons on the control
panel to increase or
decrease the number
of minutes.
Optimum Speed/ Faster first page*

Energy Usage
Save energy
Save more energy
Save most energy
Sleep Mode/Auto Off Range: 1 to 120 Set the number of

After minutes minutes after which the
printer enters Sleep or
Default = 60 Auto Off mode. Use the
minutes arrow buttons on the
control panel to increase
or decrease the number
of minutes.
Wake/Auto On to All Events*

These Events
Network port
Power button only
Optimum Speed/ Faster first page*

Energy Usage
Save energy
Save more energy
Save most energy

Print Quality Adjust Color Highlights Cyan -5 to 5 Use this item to set
the default print-
Magenta quality values and to
trigger cleaning
Yellow actions for optimum
print quality. If specific
Black types of paper are
used, or using the
Default printer in extreme
environments,
adjustments in this
menu might be
required.
Highlights are the

brightest color-values
in an image. For each
color, select a setting
to adjust the darkness
or lightness of
highlights on the
printed page.
Decrease the value to
lighten the highlights.
Increase the value to
darken the highlights.
Default: Resets all the

color-density settings
to the factory default
values.
Midtones Cyan -5 to 5 Midtones are the

middle-range color
Magenta values in an image. For
each color, select a
Yellow setting to adjust the
darkness or lightness
Black of midtones on the
printed page.
Decrease the value to
lighten the midtones.
darken the midtones.
Shadows Cyan -5 to 5 Shadows are the

darkest color values in
Magenta an image. For each
color, select a setting
Yellow to adjust the darkness
or lightness of
Black shadows on the
printed page.
Default Decrease the value to
lighten the shadows.
darken the shadows.
Print Quality Restore Color Values Resets all the color-

density settings to the
(continued) factory default values.

Image Registration Adjust Tray <X> Print Test Page Shift the margin
alignment to center
the image on the page
from top to bottom
and from left to right.
This item can also
align the image on the
front with the image
printed on the back.
Use the Adjust Tray

<X> menu to adjust
the registration
settings for each tray.
Before adjusting these
values, print a
registration test page.
It provides alignment
guides in the X and Y
directions used to
determine which
adjustments are
necessary. Adjust the
values for X1 Shift, X2
Shift, Y1 Shift, and Y2
shift.
Use the Print Test

Page option to print a
page to test the image
registration. It
provides alignment
guides in the X and Y
directions used to
determine which
adjustments are
necessary.

Print Quality X1 Shift -5.00 mm to 5.00 mm The direction that is

perpendicular to the
(continued) Y1 Shift way the paper passes
through the printer is
X2 Shift referred to as X. This is
also known as the
Y2 Shift scan direction. X1 is
the scan direction for a
single-sided page or
for the second side of
a two-sided page. X2
is the scan direction
for the first side of a
two-sided page.
The direction that the

paper feeds through
the printer is referred
to as Y. Y1 is the feed
direction for a single-
sided page or for the
second side of a two-
sided page. Y2 is the
feed direction for the
first side of a two-
sided page.
Auto Sense Mode Tray 1 Sensing Full sensing Use the Auto Sense
Mode feature to
Expanded sensing* configure which paper
types the printer
Transparency Only should automatically
sense. The following
settings are available:
Full sensing: Use this

setting to suppress
media type misprints
(might result in slower
printer performance
and possible
decreased cartridge
life).
Expanded sensing:
The printer senses
only the first page and
assumes the rest of
the pages are the
same type.
Transparency Only:
The printer senses
only the first page.
The printer
distinguishes
transparencies from
other paper types.

Print Quality Tray X Sensing Expanded sensing* When configuring the

Auto Sense Mode
(continued) Transparency Only option for Tray 1 and
Tray 2, the <x>
variable represents
the highest number of
trays installed on the
printer.
Adjust Paper Types Select from a list of Print Mode Select from a list of print Changing the Print
paper types that the modes. Mode setting is usually
printer supports. The the first thing to try to
available options are resolve print-quality
the same for each problems. Problems
paper type. can include toner not
sticking well to the
page, a faint image of
the page repeated on
the same or following
page, incorrect gloss
level, etc.
Resistance Mode Normal Use this setting to

correct print quality
Up problems in low-
humidity
Down environments and
highly resistive paper.
Use the Up option to
solve print quality
problems that are
related to poor toner-
transfer. Use the Down
option in the event
that small, pin-hole
defects occur.
Humidity Mode Normal Use this setting to

Alternate 1 problems in high
humidity
Alternate 2 environments. Use the
alternate settings if
Alternate 3 the printer is in a high
humidity environment
and it is experiencing
problems with low
toner density on the
first page of a job.
Pre-Rotation Mode Off
On*
Print Quality Fuser Temp Mode Up Use this feature to

eliminate ghost
(continued) Down images on printed
pages.
Normal*

Paper Curl Mode Normal* Use this setting to

reduce paper curl in
Reduced print jobs.
Optimize Normal paper Standard* Use to optimize

various print modes
Smooth that address print
quality issues.
Use the Smooth

setting to correct print
quality problems when
using very smooth
paper of normal
weight.
Heavy paper Standard* Use this setting to

Smooth problems when using
very smooth,
heavyweight paper
129-216 g/m2
(32-58 lb). The
Smooth setting should
be used if the printer is
having print quality
problems with very
smooth, heavy paper.
Best Normal Normal* If envelopes are

sticking together in
Reduced Temp the output bin, use
this setting to reduce
the fuser temperature.
Environment Normal* Enable if the printer is

operating in a low
Reduced Temp temperature
environment and is
having problems with
print quality such as
blisters in the printed
image.
Line Voltage Normal* Use this setting if

there are scattered
Low Voltage lines in printed pages.

Print Quality Tray 1 Normal* Affects how often the

printer performs an
(continued) Alternate internal cleaning
procedure. Use the
Alternate setting if the
printer is having
problems with extra
toner on pages. In this
mode, the printer
performs the cleaning
procedure after each
job that is printed
from Tray 1. Using this
mode increases wear
on all the toner
cartridges.
Background Normal* Use if pages are

printing with a shaded
Alternate 1 background. Using this
feature might reduce
Alternate 2 gloss levels. Use the
Alternate 1 setting if
Alternate 3 the page shows a
shaded background on
the entire page. Use
the Alternate 2 setting
if the page is showing
thin vertical lines on
the background. The
Alternate 3 setting
applies the Alternate 1
setting and the
Alternate 2 setting at
the same time. Use
this setting if the first
two settings do not
correct the problem.

Print Quality Uniformity control Normal* This setting might

help correct
(continued) Alternate 1 uniformity in print
quality issues, such as
Alternate 2 a mottled appearance
due to poor transfer of
Alternate 3 toner onto the page.
The Alternate 1 setting
increases the T1
transfer bias and can
be used for any media
type. The Alternate 2
setting decreases the
fuser temperature and
reduces the
throughput. Use this
setting if the printer is
experiencing mottled
output due to poor
fusing on normal or
light paper types. The
Alternate 3 setting
setting and the
the same time. Use
two settings do not
Tracking control On* Normally, this setting

should be set to On.
Off Tracking control
algorithm is turned
ON/OFF. It is not
expected that the
customer will ever
need to change this
setting.
Registration Normal* Use this setting if the

printer is having
Alternate trouble with color-
planes shifting or
overlapping on the
page. Use the
Alternate setting if the
page has color mis-
registration problems.

Print Quality Transfer control Normal* Use this setting to

correct transfer issues
(continued) Alternate 1 in print jobs. Turn this
feature on if green,
Alternate 2 mottled images are
printed on the page.
Alternate 3 Note that using this
mode can increase
problems with blurry
images or specks of
toner on the leading or
trailing edge of the
paper. The Alternate 1
setting reduces the T1
bias and should be
used when re-transfer
occurs. The Alternate
2 setting increases the
inter-page gap. Using
this setting reduces
throughput and might
decrease the print-
cartridge life. The
Alternate 3 setting
setting and the
the same time. Use
two settings do not
Fuser Temp Normal* If the page shows a

faint image of the
Alternate page repeated at the
bottom of the page or
on the following page,
first make sure the
Adjust Paper Types
setting and the Print
Mode setting are
correct for the type of
paper used. If ghost
images continue to
appear on the print
jobs, set the Fuser
Temp feature to the
Alternate setting.
Restore Optimize Use to return all the

settings in the
Optimize menu to the
factory-default values.
Print Quality Resolution Image Ret 3600 Sets the resolution at

which the printer
(continued) 1200dpi x 1200dpi prints.

Edge control Off This setting

determines how edges
Light are rendered. Edge
Control has two
Normal* components: adaptive
half-toning and
Maximum trapping. Adaptive
half-toning increases
edge sharpness.
Trapping reduces the
effect of color-plane
misregistration by
overlapping the edges
of adjacent objects
slightly. Select one of
the following options:
Off: Turns off both

trapping and adaptive
half-toning.
Light: Sets trapping at

a minimal level, and
adaptive half-toning is
on.
Normal: Trapping is at
a medium level and
adaptive half-toning is
on.
Maximum: Trapping is
at the highest level,
and adaptive half-
toning is on.

Jam Recovery Auto* This printer provides a

jam recovery feature
Off that reprints jammed
pages. Select one of
On the following options:
Auto: The printer

attempts to reprint
jammed pages when
sufficient memory is
available. This is the
default setting.
Off: The printer does

not attempt to reprint
jammed pages.
Because no memory is
used to store the most
recent pages,
performance is
optimal.
NOTE: When using

this option, if the
printer runs out of
paper and the job is
being printed on both
sides, some pages can
be lost.
On: The printer always

reprints jammed
pages. Additional
memory is allocated to
store the last few
pages printed. This
might cause a
decrease in overall
performance.
Auto Recovery Enabled The printer attempts

to reprint jammed
Disabled* pages when sufficient
memory is available.
This is the default
setting.
Manage Stored Jobs General Stored Job Job Name* This option lists the
Settings jobs either
Date alphabetically or
chronologically.
Default Folder Name Type the name for the

stored jobs folder that
is accessible to all
users.

Temporary Stored Delete Temporary Off* Sets a maximum

Jobs Settings Jobs After storage-time limit for
1 Hour stored jobs. If a stored
job is not printed
4 Hours during this period, it is
deleted.
1 Day
1 Week
Temporary Stored Retain Temporary Do not retain 1-100 Configure global

Jobs Limit Jobs after Reboot Personal jobs only settings for jobs that
All temporary jobs Default = 32 are stored in the
printer memory.
This feature specifies

the number of jobs
that can be stored on
the printer. The
maximum allowed
value is 100.
Enable Retrieve from Enabled Enables the printer to

USB open a file from a USB
Disabled* drive.
Hold Off Print Job Enabled* Enable this feature to

prevent print jobs
Disabled from starting while a
user is initiating a copy
job from the control
panel. Held print jobs
start printing after the
copy job is finished,
provided that no other
copy job is in the print
queue.
Enable Auto Send Enabled* Use this item to enable

or disable the auto
Disabled send feature.
Restore Factory Restore Use to restore all

Settings printer settings to
Cancel their factory defaults.

General Print Settings menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the General Print
Settings menu.
Table 2-29 General Print Settings menu
Manual Feed Enabled Use to enable or disable the

manual-feed feature, which allows
Disabled* the user to feed paper into the
printer by hand. When this feature
is enabled, the user can select
manual feed from the control
panel as the paper source for a job.
If a tray is not specified as part of a
job, manual feed is selected.
Courier Font Regular* Select which version of the Courier

font to use. The factory default
Dark setting is Regular, which uses an
average stroke width. The Dark
setting can be used if a heavier
Courier font is needed.
Wide A4 Enabled Changes the printable area of A4-

size paper. When enabled, eighty
Disabled* 10-pitch characters can be printed
on a single line of A4 paper.
Print PS Errors Enabled Use this feature to select whether

a PostScript (PS) error page is
Disabled* printed when the printer
encounters a PS error.
Print PDF Errors Enabled Selects whether a PDF error page

is printed when the printer
Disabled* encounters a PDF error.
Personality Auto* Configures the default print

language or personality for the
PCL printer. Normally the printer
language should not be changed. If
POSTSCRIPT this item is changed to a specific
printer language, the printer does
PDF not automatically switch from one
language to another unless specific
software commands are sent to it.

Table 2-29 General Print Settings menu (continued)
PCL Form Length Range: 5 128 Controls the PCL print-command

options. PCL is a set of printer
Default = 60 commands that Hewlett-Packard
developed to provide access to
printer features.
Use the Form Length feature to

select the user-soft default vertical
form length.
Orientation Portrait* Select the orientation that is most

often used for copy or scan
Landscape originals. Select the Portrait option
if the short edge is at the top or
select the Landscape option if the
long edge is at the top.
Font Source Internal* Selects the font source for the

user-soft default font. The list of
available options varies depending
on the installed printer options.
Font Number Range: 0 110 Specifies the font number for the
user-soft default font using the
Default = 0 source that is specified in the Font
Source menu. The printer assigns a
number to each font and lists it on
the PCL font list. The font number
displays in the Font # column of
the printout.
Font Pitch Range: 0.44 99.99 If the Font Source option and the
Font Number setting indicate a
Default = 10 contour font, then use this feature
to select a default pitch (for a
fixed-spaced font).
Font Point Size Range: 4.00 999.75 If the Font Source option and the
Font Number setting indicate a
Default = 12.00 contour font, then use this feature
to select a default point size (for a
proportional-spaced font).
Symbol Set Select from a list of symbol sets. Select any one of several available
symbol sets from the control
panel. A symbol set is a unique
grouping of all the characters in a
font. The factory default value for
this option is PC-8. Either PC-8 or
PC-850 are recommended for line-
draw characters.

Table 2-29 General Print Settings menu (continued)
PCL Append CR to LF No* Configure whether a carriage

return (CR) is appended to each
(continued) Yes line feed (LF) encountered in
backwards-compatible PCL jobs
(pure text, no job control). Select
Yes to append the carriage return.
The default setting is No. Some
environments, such as UNIX,
indicate a new line by using only
the line-feed control code. This
option allows the user to append
the required carriage return to
each line feed.
Suppress Blank Pages No* This option is for users who are
generating their own PCL, which
Yes could include extra form feeds that
would cause blank pages to be
printed. When the Yes option is
selected, form feeds are ignored if
the page is blank.
Media Source Mapping Standard* Use this item to select and

maintain input trays by number
Classic when the printer driver is not used,
or when the software program has
no option for tray selection. The
following options are available:
Standard: Tray numbering is based

on newer HP LaserJet models.
Classic: Tray numbering is based

on HP LaserJet 4 and older models.

Default Print Options menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Default Print
Options menu.
Table 2-30 Default Print Options menu
Number of Copies Range: 132000 Sets the default number of copies

for a copy job. This default applies
Default = 1 when the Copy function or the
Quick Copy function is initiated
from the printer Home screen.
Default Paper Size Select from a list of sizes that the Configures the default paper size
printer supports. used for print jobs.
Default Custom Paper Size X Dimension Range: 38.5 inches Configures the default paper size
that is used when the user selects
Default = 8.5 inches Custom as the paper size for a
print job.
Y Dimension Range: 514 inches
Default = 14 inches
Use Inches Enabled*
Disabled
Sides 1-sided* Use this item to indicate whether

the original document is printed on
2-sided one or both sides, and whether the
copies should be printed on one or
both sides. For example, select the
1-sided original, 2-sided output
option when the original is printed
on one side, but the print job
requires two-sided copies.
Select the Orientation setting to

specify portrait or landscape
orientation and to select the way
the second sides are printed.

Table 2-30 Default Print Options menu (continued)
2-Sided Format Book-style* Configures the default style for 2-

sided print jobs. If the Book-style
Flip-style option is selected, the back side of
the page is printed the right way
up. This option is for print jobs that
are bound along the left edge. If
the Flip-style option is selected,
the back side of the page is printed
upside-down. This option is for
print jobs that are bound along the
top edge.
Edge-to-Edge Normal (recommended)* Use to avoid shadows that can

appear along the edges of copies
Edge-to-Edge output when the original document is
printed close to the edges.

Display Settings menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Display Settings
menu.
Table 2-31 Display Settings menu
Display Brightness Range: -10 to 10 Use to specify the intensity of the

LCD control-panel display.
The default value is 0.
Key Press Sound On* Use to specify whether sounds are

heard when touching the screen or
Off pressing buttons on the control
panel.
Language Settings Language Select from a list of languages that Use this item to select a different
the printer supports. language for control-panel
messages.
How to Connect Button Display* Use this menu item to display or

hide the How to Connect Button on
(M552dn. M553dn, M553x) Hide the Home screen.
Network Address Button Display* Use this menu item to display or

hide the IP address on the Home
(M552dn. M553dn, M553x) Hide screen.
Date and Time Show Date and Time* Select whether to display or hide
the date and time on the control
(M552dn. M553dn, M553x) Hide Date and Time panel Home screen.
Inactivity Timeout Range: 10 300 seconds Specifies the amount of time that
elapses between any activity on
Default = 60 seconds the control panel and when the
printer resets to the default
settings. When the timeout
expires, the control-panel display
returns to the Home menu, and
any user signed in to the printer is
signed out.

Table 2-31 Display Settings menu (continued)
Clearable Warnings On Use this feature to set the period

that a clearable warning displays
Job* on the control panel. If the On
setting is selected, clearable
warnings appear until the
Clearable Warnings button is
pressed. If the Job setting is
selected, clearable warnings stay
on the display during the job that
generated the warning and
disappear from the display when
the next job starts.
Continuable Events Auto-continue (10 seconds)* Use this option to configure the
printer behavior when the printer
Touch OK to continue encounters certain errors. If the
Auto-continue (10 seconds) option
is selected, the job will continue
after 10 seconds. If the Touch OK
to continue option is selected, the
job will stop and require the user to
press the OK button before
continuing.

Manage Supplies menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Manage Supplies
menu.
Table 2-32 Manage Supplies menu
Supplies Status Print
View (M680 only)
Supply Settings Black Cartridge Low Threshold 1-100% Set the estimated
Settings percentage at which the
Default = 10% printer notifications
appear when the toner
cartridge is very low.
Very Low Settings Stop Specifies how the

printer notifications
Prompt to continue* appear when the toner
cartridge is very low.
Continue
Stop: The printer stops
until the toner cartridge
is replaced.
Prompt to continue: The

printer stops and a
prompt appears to
replace the toner
cartridge.
Acknowledging the
prompt to continue
printing.
Continue: The printer

alerts the user that a
toner cartridge is very
low, but it continues
printing.
Color Cartridges Low Threshold Cyan 1 - 100% Set the estimated

Settings percentage at which
Magenta Default = 10% printer notification
appears when the toner
Yellow cartridge is very low. A
different percentage for
each color is allowed.
Supply Settings Restrict Color Use Enable Use this feature to

enable, restrict, or
(continued) Disable color disable color printing or
copying.
Color if allowed*

Table 2-32 Manage Supplies menu (continued)
Color/Black Mix Auto* Instructs the printer

when to switch between
Mostly Color Pages color and monochrome
printing modes for the
Mostly Black Pages best overall
performance.
Auto: Uses the mode

that is appropriate for
the first page of the job.
If necessary, the printer
switches modes during
the middle of a job and
then stays in that mode
until the job is finished.
Mostly Color Pages: The

printer uses color mode
for all jobs, even if the
job contains no color
pages.
Mostly Black Pages: The

printer uses
monochrome mode
until it detects a color
page. The printer
switches back to
monochrome mode
when it detects a
sequence of several
monochrome pages.
Supply Settings Toner Collection Unit Very Low Settings Stop Configure how the
printer responds when
(continued) Prompt to continue* the toner collection unit
(TCU) is reaching the
Continue end of its estimated life.

until the TCU is replaced.

printer stops and a
prompt appears to
replace the TCU.
Acknowledge the
prompt and continue
printing.

alerts the user that the
TCU is almost full, but it
continues printing.
Supply Settings Fuser Kit Low Threshold 1-100% Set the estimated
Settings percentage at which the
(continued) Default = 10% printer notification
appears when the fuser
is low.

Table 2-32 Manage Supplies menu (continued)
Very Low Settings Stop Configure how the

printer responds when
Prompt to continue* the fuser is reaching the
end of its estimated life.
Continue
until the fuser is
replaced.

printer stops and a
prompts appears to
replace the fuser.
Acknowledge the
prompt and continue
printing.

alerts the user that the
fuser is very low, but it
continues printing.
Supply Settings Store Usage Data On supplies The Store Usage Data
menu provides a way to
(continued) Not on supplies suppress the toner
cartridges from storing
most of the information
gathered exclusively for
the purpose of
understanding the
usage of the printer.
Select the On supplies
setting to store the data
on the toner cartridge
memory chip. Select the
Not on supplies setting
to suppress the
information from being
stored on the memory
chip.
Supply Messages Low Message On* Use to configure

whether a message
Off displays on the control
panel when supplies are
getting low, but have
not yet reached the low
threshold.
Reset Supplies Fuser Kit Reset Select this option when

a new fuser kit is
Cancel installed.

Manage Trays menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Manage Trays
menu.
Table 2-33 Manage Trays menu
First level Values Description
Use Requested Tray Exclusively* Controls how the printer handles jobs that have
specified a specific input tray. Two options are
First available:
Exclusively: The printer never selects a different

tray when the user has indicated that a specific
tray should be used, even if that tray is empty.
First: The printer pulls from another tray if the

specified tray is empty, even though the user
specifically indicated a tray for the job.
Manually Feed Prompt Always* Indicate whether a prompt should appear when
the type or size for a job does not match the
Unless loaded specified tray and the printer pulls from the
multipurpose tray instead. Two options are
available:
Always: A prompt always displays before using

the multipurpose tray.
Unless loaded: A message displays only if the

multipurpose tray is empty.
Size/Type Prompt Display* Controls whether the tray configuration

message displays whenever a tray is closed.
Do not display Two options are available:
Display: Shows the tray configuration message

when a tray is closed. The user is able to
configure the tray settings directly from this
message.
Do not display: Prevents the tray configuration

message from automatically appearing.
Use Another Tray Enabled* Use to turn on or off the control panel prompt
to select another tray when the specified tray is
Disabled empty. Two options are available:
Enabled: When this option is selected, the user

is prompted either to add paper to the selected
tray or to choose a different tray.
Disabled: When this option is selected, the user

is not given the option of selecting a different
tray. The printer prompts the user to add paper
to the tray that was initially selected.

Table 2-33 Manage Trays menu (continued)
Alternative Letterhead Mode Disabled* Use this item to load letterhead or preprinted
paper into the tray the same way for all print
Enabled jobs (for printing either to one side of the sheet
or to both sides of the sheet). When this option
is selected, load the paper as if printing on both
sides. See the user documentation that came
with the printer for instructions about loading
letterhead for printing on both sides. When this
option is selected, the printer speed slows to
the speed required for printing on both sides.
Duplex Blank Pages Auto* Controls how the printer handles two-sided
jobs (duplexing). Two options are available:
Yes
Auto: Enables Smart Duplexing, which instructs
the printer not to process blank pages.
Yes: Disables Smart Duplexing and forces the

duplexer to flip the sheet of paper even if it is
printed on only one side. This might be
preferable for certain jobs that use paper types
such as letterhead or prepunched paper.
Override A4/Letter Yes* Prints on letter-size paper when an A4 job is

sent but no A4-size paper is loaded in the
No printer (or to print on A4 paper when a letter-
size job is sent but no letter-size paper is
loaded). This option will also override A3 with
ledger-size paper and ledger with A3-size
paper.

Network Settings menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Network Settings
menu.
Table 2-34 Network Settings menu
I/O Timeout Range: 5 300 sec Use to set the I/O timeout period in seconds. I/O
timeout refers to the elapsed time before a
Default = 15 print job fails. If the stream of data that the
printer receives for a print job is interrupted,
this setting indicates how long the printer will
wait before it reports that the job has failed.
Embedded Jetdirect Menu See Table 2-35 Embedded Jetdirect Menu

on page 191 for details. These menus have the
same structure. If an additional HP Jetdirect
network card is installed in the EIO slot, then
both menus are available.
Table 2-35 Embedded Jetdirect Menu
Information Print Sec Report Yes Yes: Prints a page that

contains the current
No* security settings on
the HP Jetdirect print
server.
No: A security settings

page is not printed.
TCP/IP Enable On* On: Enable the TCP/IP

protocol.
Off
Off: Disable the TCP/IP
protocol.
Host Name Use the arrow buttons An alphanumeric

to edit the host name. string, up to 32
characters, used to
NPIXXXXXX* identify the printer.
This name is listed on
the HP Jetdirect
configuration page.
The default host name
is NPIxxxxxx, where
xxxxxx is the last six
digits of the LAN
hardware (MAC)
address.

Table 2-35 Embedded Jetdirect Menu (continued)
TCP/IP IPV4 Settings Config Method Bootp Specifies the method

that TCP/IPv4
(continued) DHCP* parameters will be
configured on the
Auto IP HP Jetdirect print
server.
Manual
Bootp (Bootstrap
Protocol): Use for
automatic
configuration from a
BootP server.
DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration
Protocol): Use for
automatic
DHCPv4 server. If
selected and a DHCP
lease exists, the DHCP
Release menu and the
DHCP Renew menu
are available to set
DHCP lease options.
Auto IP: Use for

automatic link-local
IPv4 addressing. An
address in the form
169.254.x.x is
assigned
automatically.
When this option is set

to the Manual setting,
use the Manual
Settings menu to
configure TCP/IPv4
parameters.
Manual Settings IP Address Enter the address. (Available only if the

Config Method option
NOTE: This menu is is set to the Manual
available only option.) Configure
available when using parameters directly
the Manual option from the printer
under the Config control panel.
Method menu.
Subnet Mask Enter the address.
Default Gateway Enter the address.

TCP/IP Default IP Auto IP* Specify the IP address

to default to when the
(continued) Legacy print server is unable
to obtain an IP
address from the
network during a
forced TCP/IP
reconfiguration (for
example, when
manually configured
to use BootP or DHCP).
NOTE: This feature

assigns a static IP
address that might
interfere with a
managed network.
Auto IP: A link-local IP

address 169.254.x.x is
set.
Legacy: The address

192.0.0.192 is set,
consistent with older
HP Jetdirect products.
Primary DNS Range: 0 255 Specify the IP address

(n.n.n.n) of a Primary
Default = Domain Name System
xxx.xxx.xx.xx (DNS) Server.
Secondary DNS Range: 0 255 Specify the IP address

(n.n.n.n) of a
Default = 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS
Server.
IPV6 Settings Enable Off Use this item to

enable or disable IPv6
On* operation on the print
server.
Off: IPv6 is disabled.
On: IPv6 is enabled.
Address Manual Settings Enable Use this item to

enable and manually
Address configure a TCP/IPv6
address.

TCP/IP DHCPV6 Policy Router Specified Router Specified: The

stateful auto-
(continued) Router Unavailable* configuration method
to be used by the print
Always server is determined
by a router. The router
specifies whether the
print server obtains its
address, its
configuration
information, or both
from a DHCPv6 server.
Router Unavailable: If
a router is not
available, the print
server should attempt
to obtain its stateful
DHCPv6 server.
Always: Whether a
router is available, the
print server always
attempts to obtain its
stateful configuration
from a DHCPv6 server.
Proxy Server Select from a provided Specifies the proxy

list. server to be used by
embedded
applications in the
printer. A proxy server
is typically used by
network clients for
Internet access. It
caches Web pages,
and provides a degree
of Internet security for
those clients.
To specify a proxy
server, enter its IPv4
address or fully-
qualified domain
name. The name can
be up to 255 octets.
For some networks,

contact the Internet
Service Provider (ISP)
for the proxy server
address.

TCP/IP Proxy Port Default = 00080 Enter the port number

used by the proxy
(continued) server for client
support. The port
number identifies the
port reserved for
proxy activity on the
network, and can be a
value from 0 to
65535.
Idle Timeout Default = 0270 The time period, in

seconds, after which
an idle TCP print data
connection is closed
(default is 270
seconds, 0 disables
the timeout).
Security Secure Web HTTPS Required* For configuration

management, specify
HTTPS Optional whether the HP
Embedded Web Server
will accept
communications using
HTTPS (Secure HTTP)
only, or both HTTP and
HTTPS.
HTTPS Required: For

secure, encrypted
communications, only
HTTPS access is
accepted. The print
server will appear as a
secure site.
IPSEC Keep Specify the IPSec

status on the print
Disable* server.
Keep: IPSec status

remains the same as
currently configured.
Disable: IPSec
operation on the print
server is disabled.
Security 802.1X Reset Specify whether the

802.1X settings on
(continued) Keep* the print server are
reset to the factory
defaults.
Reset: The 802.1X

settings are reset to
the factory defaults.
Keep: The current

802.1X settings are
maintained.

Reset Security Yes Specify whether the

current security
No* settings on the print
server will be saved or
reset to factory
defaults.
Yes: Security settings

are reset to factory
defaults.
No: The current

security settings are
maintained.
Diagnostics Embedded Tests LAN HW Test Yes Provides tests to help

diagnose network
No* hardware or TCP/IP
network connection
problems.
Embedded tests help

to identify whether a
network fault is
internal or external to
the printer. Use an
embedded test to
check hardware and
communication paths
on the print server.
After selecting and
enabling a test, and
setting the execution
time, select the
Execute option to
initiate the test.
Depending on the
execution time, a
selected test runs
continuously until
either the printer is
turned off, or an error
occurs and a
diagnostic page is
printed.
CAUTION: Running
this embedded test
will erase the TCP/IP
configuration.
This test performs an

internal loop-back
test. An internal loop-
back test will send and
receive packets only
on the internal
network hardware.
There are no external
transmissions to the
network.

Diagnostics HTTP Test Yes This test checks

operation of HTTP by
(continued) No* retrieving predefined
pages from the
printer, and tests the
HP Embedded Web
Server.
Select the Yes option

to choose this test, or
the No option to not
choose it.
SNMP Test Yes This test checks

operation of SNMP
No* communications by
accessing predefined
SNMP objects on the
printer.

choose it.
Data Path Test Yes This test helps to

identify data path and
No* corruption problems
on an HP postscript
level 3 emulation
printer. It sends a
predefined PS file to
the printer, However,
the test is paperless;
the file will not print.

choose it.
Select All Tests Yes Use this item to select

all available
No* embedded tests.

to choose all tests.
Select the No option
to select individual
tests.

Diagnostics Execution Time [H] Range: 1 24 hours Specify the length of

time (in hours) that an
(continued) Default = 1 hour embedded test will be
run. Select zero (0) to
run the test runs
indefinitely, until an
error occurs or the
printer is turned off.
Data gathered from

the HTTP, SNMP, and
Data Path tests is
printed after the tests
have completed.
Execute No* No: Do not initiate the

selected tests.
Yes
Yes: Initiate the
selected tests.
Ping Test Dest Type IPv4 This test is used to

check network
IPv6 communications. It
sends link-level
packets to a remote
network host, then
waits for an
appropriate response.
Specify whether the

target printer is an
IPv4 or IPv6 node.
Dest IPv4 Range: 0 255 Enter the IPv4

address.
Default = 127.0.0.1
Dest IPv6 Select from a provided Enter the IPv6

list. address.
Default = : : 1
Packet Size Default = 64 Specify the size of

each packet, in bytes,
to be sent to the
remote host. The
minimum is 64
(default) and the
maximum is 2048.
Timeout Default = 001 Specify the length of

time, in seconds, to
wait for a response
from the remote host.
The maximum is 100.

Diagnostics Count Default = 004 Specify the number of

ping test packets to
(continued) send for this test.
Select a value from 0
to 100. To configure
the test to run
continuously, select 0.
Print Results Yes
No*
Execute Yes No: Do not initiate the

selected tests.
No*
Yes: Initiate the
selected tests.
Ping Results Packets Sent Default = 00000 Shows the number of

packets (0 - 65535)
sent to the remote
host since the most
recent test was
initiated or completed.
Packets Received Default = 00000 Shows the number of

packets (0 - 65535)
received from the
remote host since the
most recent test was
initiated or completed.
The default is 0.
Percent Lost Default = 000 Shows the percent (0

to 100) of ping test
packets that were
sent with no response
from the remote host
since the most recent
test was initiated or
completed.
RTT Min Default = 0000 Shows the minimum

detected roundtrip-
time (RTT), from 0 to
4096 milliseconds, for
packet transmission
and response.
RTT Max Default = 0000 Shows the maximum

detected roundtrip-
time (RTT), from 0 to
4096 milliseconds, for
packet transmission
and response.
Diagnostics RTT Average Default = 0000 Shows the average

round-trip-time (RTT),
(continued) from 0 to 4096
milliseconds, for
packet transmission
and response.

Ping In Progress Yes Shows whether a ping

test is in progress. Yes
No* Indicates a test in
progress. No Indicates
that a test completed
or was not run.
Refresh Yes When viewing the ping

test results, this item
No* upgrades the ping test
data with current
results. Select the Yes
option to upgrade the
data, or the No option
to maintain the
existing data.
However, a refresh
automatically occurs
when the menu times
out or the user
manually returns to
the main menu.
Link Speed Auto* The link speed and

communication mode
of the print server
must match the
network. The
available settings
depend on the printer
and installed print
server. Select one of
the following link
configuration
settings:
CAUTION: Changing
the link setting might
result in lost network
communications
between the print
server and networked
printer.
The print server uses

auto-negotiation to
configure itself with
the highest link speed
and communication
mode allowed. If auto-
negotiation fails,
either the 100TX Half
feature or the 10T
Half feature is set
depending on the
detected link speed of
the hub/switch port.
(A 1000T half-duplex
selection is not
supported.)

10T Half 10 Mbps, half-duplex

operation.
10T Full 10 Mbps, full-duplex

operation.
10T Auto 100 Mbps, half-duplex

operation.
100TX Half 100 Mbps, full-duplex

operation.
100TX Full Limits auto-

negotiation to a
maximum link speed
of 100 Mbps.
100TX Auto 1000 Mbps, full-

duplex operation.

Troubleshooting menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Administration menu, and then select the Troubleshooting
menu.
Table 2-36 Troubleshooting menu
Event Log View* (M553) Use to print a list of the

1,000 most recent events
Print in the Event Log. For each
event, the printed log
shows the error number,
page count, error code,
and description or
personality.
Paper Path Page View* (M553x) Shows how many pages

were printed from each
Print tray.
Print Quality Pages Print PQ Print Use this item to print

Troubleshooting Page pages that can help
resolve problems with
print quality.
Diagnostics Page Print Use to print a diagnostics

page. The page includes
color swatches and a
table of
electrophotographic (EP)
parameters.
Color Band Test Print Test Page Print Use to print a page to help
identify arcing in the
high-voltage power
supply for each color. The
page contains a series of
colored bars. If streaks
appear on a bar, the high-
voltage power supply for
the corresponding color
might have a problem.
Copies Range: 1 30 Some problems with the

high-voltage power
Default = 1 supply do not appear until
after several pages have
been printed, so this test
includes an option to print
up to 30 pages.
Diagnostic Tests Paper Path Sensors Select from a list of the Initiates a test of the
printer sensors. paper path sensors.
Paper Path Test Print Test Page

Table 2-36 Troubleshooting menu (continued)
Source Tray Select from a list of the Generates a test page for
available trays. testing paper handling
features. Test specific
paper paths by choosing
which path the printer
uses for the test.
Test Duplex Path Off*
On
Number of Copies Range: 1500 Sets the default number

of copies for a copy job.
Default = 1 This default applies when
the Copy or Quick Copy
function is initiated from
the printer Home screen.
The factory default
setting is 1.
Manual Sensor Test Select from a list of Test the printer sensors
available components. and switches for correct
operation. Each sensor is
Reset Sensors displayed on the control-
panel screen, along with
its status. Manually trip
each sensor and watch for
it to change on the
screen. Press the Stop
button to abort the test.
Tray/Bin Manual Select from a list of Test the sensors in the

Sensor Test available components. trays and bins for correct
operation. Each sensor is
Reset Sensors displayed on the control-
panel screen, along with
its status. Manually trip
each sensor and watch for
it to change on the
screen. Press the Stop
button to abort the test.
Diagnostic Tests Component Test Select from a list of Use this item to exercise
available components. individual parts
(continued) independently to isolate
noise, leaking, or other
issues. To start the test,
select one of the
components. The test will
run the number of times
specified by the Repeat
option. The user might be
prompted to remove
parts from the printer
during the test. Press the
Stop button to abort the
test.
Print/Stop Test Specify the length of time

in milliseconds
(0-60,000).

Table 2-36 Troubleshooting menu (continued)
Retrieve Diagnostic Create device data file Create files that contain
Data information about the
Create zipped debug printer that can help
information file identify the cause of
problems.
Include crash dump
files
Clean up debug
information
Export to USB
Generate Debug Data Start
Device Maintenance menu
Backup/Restore menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Device Maintenance menu, and then select the Backup/
Restore menu.
Table 2-37 Backup/Restore menu
First level Second level Third level Values Description
Backup Data Enable Scheduled Backups Backup Time Enter a time Set a time for a scheduled
backup to occur.
Days Between Backups Enter the number of days Set an interval for a
scheduled backup to occur.
Backup Now Initiate a backup.
Export Last Backup Export backup data.
Restore Data Insert a USB drive that Restore data from an

contains the backup file. external source.
Calibration/Cleaning menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Device Maintenance menu, and then select the Calibration/
Cleaning menu.

First level Second level Third level Values Description
Calibration/Cleaning Cleaning Settings Auto Cleaning Off* Use to select the Auto
Cleaning menu or the
On Cleaning Interval menu.
Cleaning Interval Select from a list of Use to set the interval

cleaning intervals. when the cleaning page
should be printed. The
interval is measured by
the number of pages
printed.
Cleaning Size Select from a list of Select the paper size to

support sizes. use for the cleaning
page.
Cleaning Page Print Use to process the

cleaning page that was
created by using the
Cleaning Page menu.
The process takes up to
1.5 minutes.
Clean Rollers Reset Clean Rollers screen is

view only. There are two
Cancel options: the Reset
option to reset the page
count, or the Cancel
option to go back to the
previous screen.
USB Firmware Upgrade Follow the on screen

prompts to upgrade the
firmware using a USB
portable storage device.
HP FutureSmart Level Change Use this item to change

the HP FutureSmart
Cancel version.
CAUTION: Each
FutureSmart level
includes changes to
existing functionality
and a set of new
features.

USB Firmware Upgrade menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Device Maintenance menu, and then select the USB
Firmware Upgrade menu.
Insert a USB storage device with a firmware upgrade bundle into the USB port, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Service menu
To display: At the printer control panel, select the Device Maintenance menu, and then select the Service
menu.
The Service menu is locked and requires a PIN for access. This menu is intended for use by authorized service
personnel. See the Service mode function section in the printer troubleshooting manual.

Control panel message document (CPMD)
Control-panel message types
The control-panel messages and event code entries indicate the current printer status or situations that
might require action.
NOTE: Event log errors do not appear on the control-panel display. Open the event log to view (M553x only)
or print the event log errors.
A control-panel message displays temporarily and might require the user to acknowledge the message by
touching the OK button to resume printing or by touching the Stop button to cancel the job. With certain
messages, the job might not finish printing or the print quality might be affected. If the message is related to
printing and the auto-continue feature is on, the printer will attempt to resume printing after the message
has appeared for 10 seconds without acknowledgement.
For some messages, restarting the printer might fix the problem. If a critical error persists, the printer might
require service.
Control-panel messages and event log entries

NOTE: Some of the messages in the following sections only appear in the event log.
TIP: Some control-panel messages and event log entries refer to a specific printer sensor or switch in the
recommended action to solve the problem. See the diagrams in the clear jams section of the printer
troubleshooting manual for sensor and switch locations.
10.XX.YZ Error Messages
10.0X.00 Supply memory error
Description
10.00.00 Black toner cartridge
10.01.00 Cyan toner cartridge
10.02.00 Magenta toner cartridge
10.03.00 Yellow toner cartridge
The printer is unable to read the toner cartridge data. The toner cartridge is present but defective.
When this error occurs, a question mark appears on the gas gauge of the supply or supplies with the error.
If multiple supplies have this error, a 10.0X.Y0 error for the first supply detected with the error displays. After
the user resolves the error that corresponds to the first supply, another 10.0X.00 error displays for the next
supply. This continues for all supplies memory errors.
Recommended action
1. Open the front door and remove the toner cartridge suspected.
2. Check the supplies memory chip. If it is damaged, replace the toner cartridge.
3. Reinsert the toner cartridge.

4. Close the front door.
5. If the message displays again, turn the printer off, then on again.
6. If the error persists, replace the toner cartridge suspected.
7. If the error persists elevate the case using standard procedures.
10.0X.10 Supply memory error
Description
The printer is unable to read the toner cartridge data. The toner cartridge is present but defective.
When this error occurs, a question mark appears on the gas gauge of the supply or supplies with the error.
If multiple supplies have this error, a 10.0X.10 error for the first supply detected with the error displays. After
the user resolves the error that corresponds to the first supply, another 10.0X.Y0 error displays for the next
supply. This continues for all supplies memory errors.
10.00.10 : Black toner cartridge
10.01.10 : Cyan toner cartridge
10.02.10 : Magenta toner cartridge
10.03.10: Yellow toner cartridge
Recommended action
1. Open the front door and remove the toner cartridge.
2. Check the supplies memory chip. If it is damaged, replace the toner cartridge.
3. Reinsert the toner cartridge.
4. Close the front door. If the message reappears, turn the printer off, and then on again.
5. If the error persists, replace the toner cartridge.
10.0X.15 Install <supply>
Description
A supply is either not installed or not correctly installed in the printer.
The 10.XX.15 is an event log only message, it will not show on the control panel. The only message to display
will be Install <Supply>message.
10.00.15: Black toner cartridge (event code)
10.01.15: Cyan toner cartridge (event code)
10.02.15: Magenta toner cartridge (event code)
10.03.15: Yellow toner cartridge (event code)

Recommended action
Replace or reinstall the toner cartridge correctly to continue printing.
10.0X.25 Wrong cartridge in <color> slot
Description
The printer displays this message when a toner cartridge is installed in the wrong slot.
will be Wrong cartridge in <color> slot message.
The indicated cartridge is installed in the wrong position:

Recommended action
From left to right, the toner cartridges should be installed in this order:
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Black
Reinstall the toner cartridges in the correct slots.
10.0X.35 Incompatible <supply>
Description
The printer displays this message when the indicated supply is not compatible with this printer.
will be Incompatible <supply> message.
Recommended action
Install a supply that is designed for this printer.
See the printer repair and replacement service manual for the correct supply part numbers.

10.0X.60 <Supply> low
Description
The printer indicates when a supply level is low. Actual toner cartridge life might vary. You do not need to
replace the toner cartridge at this time unless print quality is no longer acceptable.
will be <Supply> low message.
Recommended action
If print quality is no longer acceptable, replace the toner cartridge. Consider purchasing a replacement
cartridge so it is available when the installed cartridge has reached the end of its estimated life.
10.0X.69 <Supply> very low
Description
The printer indicates when a supply level is very low. Actual toner cartridge life might vary. Consider having a
replacement toner cartridge available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable. You do not need to
replace the toner cartridge at this time unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
will be <Supply> very low message.
NOTE: After an HP supply has reached the very low threshold, the HP Premium Protection Warranty for that
supply has ended.
10.00.69: Black toner cartridge very low (event code)
10.01.69: Cyan toner cartridge very low (event code)
10.02.69: Magenta toner cartridge very low (event code)
10.03.69: Yellow toner cartridge very low (event code)
Recommended action
If print quality is no longer acceptable, replace the toner cartridge.
10.0X.70 Printing past very low
Description
The printer indicates when one of the consumables is very low. The actual remaining consumable life might
vary. You do not need to replace the toner cartridge at this time unless the print quality is no longer
acceptable.
will be a warning message <Supply> very low .

supply has ended.
Recommended action
If print quality is no longer acceptable, replace the toner cartridge.
10.0X.91 <supply> error
Description
Toner cartridge motor stall.
10.00.91: Black toner cartridge
10.01.91: Cyan toner cartridge
10.02.91: Magenta toner cartridge
Recommended action
1. Check Event log for occurrences of 59.6X errors. If these are seen troubleshooting that error.
2. Perform the image-drum motors component test under the Troubleshooting menu.
3. Replace motor if it fails the test. If test OK replace cartridge.
10.0X.92 <Cartridge> error
Description
Toner cartridges not engaged.
10.00.92: Black toner cartridge
10.01.92: Cyan toner cartridge
10.02.92: Magenta toner cartridge
Recommended action
1. Open front door, Remove and reinstall toner cartridge.
2. Check toner cartridge for any damage or defects.
3. Replace the toner cartridge.

10.22.15 Install transfer unit
Description
The transfer unit has been removed or is installed incorrectly.
Recommended action
Install the transfer unit. If already installed, remove the transfer unit and then reinstall it.
If the printer could not find the ITB contact alienation home position, check the ITB alienation sensor SR5.
Use the ITB Contact/Alienation in the Component Test to verify that the ITB alienation mechanism is
functioning properly. If it is not, replace the fuser drive assembly.
NOTE: Replacing the fuser drive assembly involves removing the main drive assembly. Only perform this
step after contacting HP support.
Check and reconnect the connector (J15) of the T1 roller alienation sensor, connectors (J2504 and J2502) on
the high-voltage power supply T PCA and connector (J131) on the DC controller PCA.
10.22.60 Transfer Kit low 10.22.69 Transfer Kit very low
Description
The printer indicates when a supply level is low or very low.
Recommended action
Replace the ITB kit when print quality becomes unacceptable.
10.22.70 Transfer Kit Printing past very low
Description
The printer indicates when a supply level is very low.
supply has ended.
Recommended action
Replace the ITB kit.
10.23.15 Install Fuser kit
Description
The fuser is either not installed, or not correctly installed in the printer.
Recommended action
CAUTION: Use caution when handling the fuser. The fuser might be hot when the printer is operating.
Remove, and then reinstall the fuser. Make sure that the fuser is fully seated.

10.23.60 Fuser Kit low
Description
The printer indicates when a supply level is low.
Recommended action
Replace the fuser kit.
NOTE: After replacing the fuser kit, reset the fuser page counter by selecting the new fuser kit in the reset
supplies menu.
10.23.70 Replace Fuser Kit
Description
The printer indicates when the fuser kit is at its estimated end of life. The actual life remaining might be
different than the estimation. Have a replacement fuser kit available to install when print quality is no longer
acceptable.
The fuser kit does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
NOTE: After the fuser kit reaches its approximated end of life, the HP Premium Protection Warranty on that
fuser kit ends.
Recommended action
Replace the fuser kit.
WARNING! Use caution when handling the fuser. The fuser might be hot when the printer is operating.
1. Open the right door.
2. Grasp the blue handles on both sides of the fuser and pull straight out to remove it.
3. Install the replacement fuser.
4. Close the right door.
10.31.60 Toner collection unit almost full
Description
Toner collection unit is almost full.
Recommended action
Replace the toner collection unit.
10.31.70 Replace Toner Collection Unit
Description
The printer indicates when a toner collection unit is at its estimated end of life.
NOTE: After a toner collection unit has reached its end of life, the HP Premium Protection Warranty on that
toner collection unit ends.

Recommended action
Replace the toner collection unit.
NOTE: Printing past the Replace Toner Collection Unit message is not a recommended option because of
the risk of overfilling the toner collection unit, which could result in the need to service the printer.
10.99.31 Non-HP supply in use.
Description
The printer displays this message when a used supply (a remanufactured or refilled genuine HP or non-HP
product) has been installed.
The 10.99.31 is an event log only message, it will not show on the control panel. The only message to display
will be Used supply in use message.
Recommended action
The toner cartridge has been previously used. Touch the OK to continue.
NOTE: Removing a cartridge from one printer and then installing it in a different printer (for testing
functionality) will cause this event code.
NOTE: If you believe you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
10.99.34 Used supply in use.
Description
The printer displays this message when a used supply (a remanufactured or refilled genuine HP or non-HP
product) has been installed.
The 10.99.34 is an event log only message, it will not show on the control panel. The only message to display
will be Used supply in use message.
Recommended action
The toner cartridge has been previously used. Touch the OK to continue.
NOTE: Removing a cartridge from one printer and then installing it in a different printer (for testing
functionality) will cause this event code.
NOTE: If you believe you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
10.99.40 Genuine HP supplies installed
Description
The printer displays this message when a new cartridge has been installed and all cartridges are Genuine HP.
Recommended action
Touch the (OK) to continue.

10.99.41 Unsupported Supply in use
Description
The indicated toner cartridge is for a different printer.
Recommended action
Remove the indicated toner cartridge, and then install the correct cartridge for this printer.
TIP: See the parts chapter in the printer repair manual for the correct cartridge part number.
11.00.01 or 11.00.02 Internal clock error
Description
The printer real time clock has experienced an error.
01=dead clock
02=dead real time clock
Recommended action
1. Whenever the printer is turned off and then turned on again, set the time and date on the control panel.
2. If the error persists, you might need to replace the formatter.
13.00.00
Description
Generic jam event code.
Recommended action
Check the printer for a jam. See the clear jams section in the service manual.
13.00.EE
Description
Unknown door open.
Recommended action
make sure that all of the doors and covers are closed.
13.A3.DX
Description
Media Delay Jam in Tray X.
Media did not reach the Tray 3 Feed sensor (SR21) in the designated amount of time printing from Tray X.

The 550 Sheet feeders can be stacked for 3 extra trays. These trays have all the same sensors and
connectors.
13.A3.D3
Media did not reach the Tray 3 feed sensor in the designated amount of time printing from Tray 3.
13.A3.D4
13.A3.D5
Recommended action
1. Open Tray X, remove any jammed paper, and then close the tray.
2. Open and close the upper right door to allow the printer to attempt to clear the jam.

3. Make sure that the tray width and length guides are set to the correct paper size being installed into the
tray and that the tray is not over filled above fill mark and over the tab on the tray.
Figure 2-69 Paper Tray guides
Figure 2-70 Paper height guides
4. Make sure that the Tray X pickup, feed, and separation roller are installed correctly and show no damage
or wear.
5. Clean or replace the pickup/feed rollers as needed.
6. If printer has multiple 550 sheet feeders swap feeder position and test.
7. Check the connectors at the sensor (J1904), feed motor (J1903), on the Paper Feeder controller PCA for
Tray 3.

Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
9. Test SR21 using the Tray/Bin Manual sensor test to verify that the sensors are functioning correctly.
10. Run the Tray X pickup/feed motor drive test to verify that the feed motor is functioning correctly (listen
for the motor to activate). If it is not, replace the pickup assembly.
11. If the error persists, replace the paper pickup assembly.
13.A4.DX
Description
The 550 Sheet feeders can be stacked for 3 extra trays. These trays have all the same sensors and
connectors.
13.A4.D4
13.A4.D5
Recommended action

or wear.
Tray 4.

Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
13.A5.D5
Description
13.A5.D5
Recommended action

or wear.
Tray 5.

Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
13.Ax.FF
Description
Residual Media Jam in Tray X.
This jam occurs when residual media is detected at the Tray X feed sensor (SR21).
13.A3.FF
Residual Media Jam in Tray 3
13.A4.FF
Residual Media Jam in Tray 4.
13.A5.FF
Residual Media Jam in Tray 5.
Recommended action
or wear.
5. Check the connectors at the sensor (J1904), feed motor (1903), and the Paper Feeder controller PCA.
Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests

13.B2.Az Jam in Right door
Description
Media STAY jam in top cover at image area.
Paper present at SR6 after specified time limit passed
13.B2.A1
This jam occurs when the media is present longer than "the expected media length plus 50mm" or more
is detected at the Registration sensor (SR6) when printing from the Tray 1.
13.B2.A2
This jam occurs when the media is present longer than" the expected media length plus 50mm" or more
13.B2.A3
13.B2.A4
is detected at the Registration sensor SR6) when printing from the Tray 4.
13.B2.AD
is detected at the Registration sensor (SR6) when printing from the Duplexer.
Recommended action
1. Open upper right door and check for media jammed in feed area.
2. Test the top of page sensor (SR6) to ensure that it moves freely.
3. Check the ITB and T2 roller at transfer area, make sure everything is properly seated and there are no
damaged parts.
4. Ensure the type and quality of the media that you are using meet HP specifications.
Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
6. Test Registration Sensor Test (TOP sensor) (SR6) using the Tray/Bin manual sensor test to verify that the
sensor is functioning correctly. If not replace the Registration assembly.
7. Test the Media Width sensors SR13 and SR14 if defective replace the Registration assembly.
8. If sensor functioning properly, run a few pages to check where the leading edge of the paper actually
stops.

9. Test the registration assembly and check connectors J118 and J16 on the DC Controller.
10. If any test shows defective part replace the appropriate assembly.
13.B2.Dz Jam in Right Door
Description
Media delay jam in top cover at image area.
Paper did not reach SR6 in specified time.
13.B2.D1
Media did not reach the Registration sensor in the designated amount of time printing from Tray 1.
13.B2.D2
13.B2.D3
13.B2.D4
13.B2.DD
Media did not reach the Registration sensor in the designated amount of time printing duplexed.
Recommended action

2. For Tray 1, make sure that the tray width and length guides are set to the correct paper size being
installed into the tray and that the tray is not over filled above fill mark and over the tab on the tray.
Figure 2-75 Tray 1 Paper guides
Figure 2-76 Tray 1 Paper height guides

3. For Tray 2, make sure that the tray width and length guides are set to the correct paper size being
installed into the tray and that the tray is not over filled above fill mark and over the tab on the tray.
Figure 2-77 Tray 2 Paper guides
Figure 2-78 Tray 2 Paper height guides
4. Check for worn out Tray Feed and Separation rollers, replace if found worn out.
5. Test the top of page sensor (SR6). If SR6 does not function correctly, replace the Registration assembly.
6. Test the registration assembly and check connectors J118 and J16 on the DC controller.
7. Replace parts as determined by tests.

13.B2.FF Jam in Right door
Description
Media residual jam in top cover at image area.
Paper present at SR6 at power on or after clearing jam.
Recommended action
2. Check under toner cartridge at transfer area, make sure everything is properly seated.
3. Test the top of page sensor (SR6).
13.B4.FF Jam in Right Door
Description
Media residual jam at image area .
Paper present at Fuser Loop sensor PS1 or SR9 at power on or after clearing jam.
Recommended action
1. Open right cover and check for media jammed in feed area.
2. Check under toner cartridge at transfer area, make sure everything is properly seated.
3. Test the Fuser Loop sensor PS1 or SR9.
13.B9.Az Fuser jam
Description
Fuser delivery stay.
Media stay jam at fuser area.
Paper present at SR9 after specified time limit.
This jam code may be caused by;
An accordion jam at the fuser exit, something blocking the media before the output rollers. The output bin
rollers not turning, there is very little distance from the fuser exit and the output bin.
A sticky fuser exit flag, if it stuck or even delayed momentarily in the activated position.
13.B9.A1
Multi-Feed jam is detected when printing from Tray 1.
13.B9.A2
13.B9.A3
13.B9.A4

13.B9.AD
Multi-Feed jam is detected when printing from the Duplexer.
Recommended action
CAUTION: Be careful the fuser is HOT, allow it cool if you need to remove debris from in and around the
pressure heating components.
1. Open the upper right door and then clear any jammed paper.
2. Ensure sure that the paper meets HP printer specifications.
3. Check Fuser delivery sensor for proper functionality and movement.
4. verify there is no debris from a previous jam stuck in the fuser or rollers leading into or out of the fuser.
5. Confirm the output bin rollers are turning.
6. Remove the ITB and inspect it for damage and debris.
7. Perform Manuel Sensor Test and check SR9 Fuser delivery sensor. If found faulty then replace the Fuser
assembly.
8. Perform Manuel Sensor Test and Replace the fuser assembly.
9. Replace the fuser.
13.B9.Bz Fuser jam
Description
Multi-feed jam in fuser.
This jam occurs when a near complete overlap (less than 5 to 15 mm of non-overlap) multi-feed jam is
detected.
13.B9.B1
13.B9.B2
13.B9.B3
13.B9.B4
13.B9.BD
Multi-Feed jam is detected when printing from the Duplexer.

Recommended action
1. Open the Right door and clear the jam in the indicated area.
2. Close the door to allow the printer to attempt to clear the jam.
3. Ensure sure that the paper meets HP printer specifications and is loaded in the trays correctly.
5. Make sure that the pickup, feed, and separation roller for the specified tray are installed correctly and
show no damage or wear.

7. Check Fuser delivery sensor for proper functionality and movement.
8. Verify there is no debris from a previous jam stuck in the fuser or rollers leading into or out of the fuser.
9. Confirm the output bin rollers are turning.
10. Perform Manuel Sensor Test and check SR9 Fuser delivery sensor and PS1 fuser loop sensor. If found
faulty then replace the Fuser assembly.
11. Perform Manuel Sensor Test and Replace the fuser assembly.
13.B9.Cz
Description
Fuser Wrap Jam.
This jam occurs when the media disappears from the fuser output sensor before a designated amount of time
after the media reached the fuser output sensor (SR9).
(It is determined that the media is being wrapped around the fuser roller)
Z = Fuser mode
13.B9.C1 (event code)
Fuser wrap jam when Auto Sense (Normal).
Fuser wrap jam when Normal.
Fuser wrap jam when Light 1 or Light 2 (see event log secondary jam information for specific code).
Fuser wrap jam when Heavy 1.
Fuser wrap jam when Heavy 2.
Fuser wrap jam when Heavy media 3.
Fuser wrap jam when Glossy media 1.

13.B9.CB (event code)
Fuser wrap jam when Transparency.
13.B9.CC (event code)
Fuser wrap jam when Label.
13.B9.CD (event code)
Fuser wrap jam when Envelope 1 or Envelope 2 (see event log secondary jam information for specific
code).
Recommended action
1. Open the upper right door and then clear any jammed paper.
CAUTION: Be careful the fuser might be HOT, allow it cool if you need to remove debris from in and
around the pressure heating components.
2. Ensure sure that the paper meets HP printer specifications.
3. Remove the fuser, and then remove any paper wrapped around the fuser roller.
4. Reinstall the fuser, and then close the door.
5. Print a cleaning page to make sure that all of the toner is removed from the fuser roller.
6. Use the manual sensor tests to toggle the fuser output sensor (SR9). If the sensor is not functioning
correctly, replace the fuser assembly.
7. If the error persists, the fuser roller or pressure roller might be damaged. Replace the fuser.
13.B9.Dz
Description
Fuser delivery delay jam
Media did not reach Fuser sensor SR9 specified time.
13.B9.D1
Fuser delivery delay jam when printing from Tray 1.
13.B9.D2
13.B9.D3
13.B9.D4
13.B9.DD
Fuser delivery delay jam when printing with the Duplexer.

Recommended action
The following are possible causes and areas that should be investigated.
The paper jam is found wrapped around the fuser roller. In this case it is a sign of a worn out fuser.
The paper jam is found underneath the toner cartridge or in the transfer area. In this case it could be the
drum drive or the white collar that holds the toner cartridge in position has broken.
Fuser drive or delivery issue.
1. Determine where the Jam is located.
2. Open upper right door and check under the toner cartridge.
3. Remove the fuser and check for media or obstructions.
Media Stopped before Fuser
1. Thoroughly check the duplex paper path and the ITB/Transfer area for issues with rollers, jammed paper
or any potential obstructions that might be causing the jam
2. Verify that the transfer roller is seated properly and not worn or deformed. Replaced it if necessary.
3. Inspect the Transfer feed assembly for debris or damage. Replace Right door sub Assembly.
Media Stopped In or At the Fuser
CAUTION: The fuser might be HOT.
1. Remove the Fuser and inspect Fuser sleeve, Pressure roller and delivery roller for blockage and/or
damage. Replace Fuser as needed.
2. Verify that fuser inlet guide is not detached or broken
Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
4. Test the Fuser Delivery sensor (SR9) using the manual sensor test to verify the sensor is functioning
correctly. If it is not, replace the fuser.
5. Touch Component Test.
6. Run the Fuser motor drive test to verify that the Fuser Drive and Gears are functioning correctly. If they
are not, replace the Fuser Motor Assembly.
If media Did not Stop "IN FUSER" or at "Toner/Transfer Area.
1. Check paper path between transfer area and the fuser.
2. Inspect the small belts in the paper path between the Transfer Roller and the fuser for damage or
movement issues. Replace if necessary.

3. Check if Belts are worn, dirty or damaged.
4. If media has stopped in this area and will not progress beyond feed-guide assembly CLEAN, Repair or
Replace the feed-guide assembly.
13.B9.FF
Description
Residual Media jam Fuser Output Sensor
Paper present at SR9 after specified time limit or on power up.
Recommended action
1. Open the top and rear cover and clear the jam in the indicated area.
2. Close the covers to allow the printer to attempt to clear the jam.
3. Verify the media meets HP specification for the printer.
4. Remove the fuser and inspect the fuser sleeve, pressure roller, and delivery roller for blockage and/or
damage. Replace the fuser as needed.
CAUTION: The fuser might be HOT.
Administration
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tests
6. Test the Fuser Delivery sensor (SR9) using the manual sensor test to verify the sensor is functioning
correctly. If it is not, replace the fuser.
7. Run the Fuser motor drive test to verify that the Fuser Drive and Gears are functioning correctly. If they
are not, replace the Fuser Motor Assembly.
13.D3.Bz
Description
Multi-feed to duplex re-feed jam
13.D3.B1
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Auto Sense special case distinguished from "typed" Normal.
13.D3.B2
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Normal.
13.D3.B3
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Light 1 or Light 2 (see the event log secondary jam information digits
for specific mode).
13.D3.B4

The fuser is printing in fuser mode Heavy 1.
13.D3.B5
13.D3.B6
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Heavy media 3.
13.D3.B7
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Glossy media 1.
13.D3.B8
13.D3.B9
Recommended action
1. Make sure that customer is using HP Genuine cartridge and again test this printer with another working
or new cartridge.
2. Perform the continuous test in simplex mode at least 50 pages to make sure that issue is occurring while
printing duplex printing only.
3. Test duplexing from multiple trays to see if issue is TRAY specific or not.
If jam occurs from specific tray Troubleshoot tray pick and feed issue.
4. Make sure Tray is set correctly. If Tray 1 is set to ANY size ANY Type set it to the size customer is trying to
print on.
5. Remove the duplexer and clean the printer duplex path properly for any debris or dust.
6. Check and Clean the status charge eliminator properly. (Next to transfer roller).
7. Ensure all connections to duplex on the DC are properly seated.
8. If needed replace the Duplex unit and the Fusing assembly and test.
13.D3.Dz
Description
Late to duplex re-feed jam.
13.D3.D1
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Auto Sense special case distinguished from "typed" Normal.
13.D3.D2
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Normal.
13.D3.D3

The fuser is printing in fuser mode Light 1 or Light 2 (see the event log secondary jam information digits
for specific mode).
13.D3.D4
13.D3.D5
13.D3.D6
The fuser is printing in fuser mode Heavy media 3.
13.D3.D7
13.D3.D8
13.D3.D9
Recommended action
1. Open the right door and clear all paper from jam area.
2. Perform the continuous test in simplex mode at least 50 pages to make sure that issue is occurring while
printing duplex printing only.
3. Test duplexing from multiple trays to see if issue is TRAY specific or not.
If jam occurs from specific tray troubleshoot tray pick and feed issue.
4. Make sure Tray is set correctly. If Tray 1 is set to ANY size ANY Type set it to the size customer is trying to
print on.
5. Ensure all connections to duplex on the DC are properly seated.
6. If needed replace the Duplex unit and the Fusing assembly and test.
13.E5.FF
Description
A power on jam has occurred.
Recommended action
13.EA.FF
Description
A door jam has occurred.

Recommended action
Use the component test to isolate a faulty door switch or sensor.
13.EE.FF
Description
A door jam has occurred.
Recommended action
Use the Manual sensors test or Tray/Bin manual sensors test to isolate a faulty door switch or sensor.
13.FF.EE
Description
A power on jam has occurred.
Recommended action
13.FF.FF
Description
A power on residual paper jam has occurred.
This error has no specific sensor designated. It could be any sensor in the media feed path.
Recommended action
1. Check the printer for a jam.
2. Look for media present or obstructions in paper path.
View event log to determine if other Jam errors are occurring and troubleshoot those errors.
3. Use the Manual sensors test or Tray/Bin manual sensors test to isolate a faulty door switch or sensor.
4. Replace parts as determined by Sensor tests or obstructions.
20.00.00 Insufficient memory <device>
Description
Event log message 20.00.00.
The printer does not have enough memory to print the page.
The printer received more data than can fit in the available memory. You might have tried to transfer too
many macros, soft fonts, or complex graphics.

Recommended action
Touch the OK button to print the transferred data. Some data might be lost. Reduce the page complexity or
add printer memory.
21.00.00 Page Too Complex Event log error message 21.00.00.
Description
The printer displays this message to indicate that the page decompression process was too slow for the
printer.
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to continue. There may be some data loss on the page that was being formatted when
the error occurred.
32.XX.YX and 33.XX.YZ Error Messages
32.08.A1, 32.08.A2, 32.08.A3
Description
32.08.A1 (event code)
Shutdown event-boot after abnormal shutdown.
Boot from normal shutdown event.
Regular boot event.
Recommended action
No action necessary.
32.1C.XX
Description
32.1C.05 (event code)
The restore job ticket was submitted with invalid credentials.
The backup job ticket was submitted with invalid credentials.
Backup restore permissions error.
There was an error during the creation, read, or write of the restore file.
Not enough disk space to perform backup/restore or network share issue.

There was an error during the creation, read, or write of the backup file.
Tried to restore a backup file that was not valid for this printer.
The data in the backup file specified in the restore job ticket is no longer valid due to a corruption of the data
or no loner present.
32.1C.0A (event code)
Backup file is invalid
The data in the backup file specified in the restore job ticket is no longer valid due to a corruption of the data
or no loner present.
32.1C.0D (event code)
Backup/restore failed, auto-reboot failed, or the printer might be busy.
Backup/restore timeout while communicating with the engine.
The backup was aborted because the printer is busy.
32.1C.13 (event code) and 32.1C.14 (event code)
Not enough space exists to perform the backup.
The backup was aborted because the disk is at a critical level or full.
Scheduled backup failure.
Restore aborted because the backup file was created by a previous version of firmware no longer supported
by the feature.
32.1C.2E (event code)
The restore was aborted because the printer is busy.
32.1C.2F (event code)
Reset failure.
The backup operation completed successfully (informational).
The backup operation encountered an error (informational).
The backup operation completed, but with a warning message (informational).

A component in the backup file is not supported by the current version of firmware and will not be restored
(informational).
A component in the backup file is not transferable to another printer and will not be restored (informational).
Some data was not included in the backup file (informational).
An expected component could not be found and was thus not backed up. Because components should be
known on backups, this code is a warning (informational).
Some data was not restored from the backup file (informational).
The backup job ticket was submitted using an invalid network path.
The backup job ticket was submitted with a bad encryption.
An error occurred when creating the temporary directories used to store the backup files in transition to and
from the compressed (ZIP) file.
Reset aborted. Backup/restore in progress (informational).
Reset aborted (informational).
Unknown reset error (informational).
The restore operation completed successfully (informational).
The restore operation encountered an error.
The restore operation completed, but with a warning message.
The restore job ticket was submitted using an invalid network path.

The restore job ticket was submitted with a bad encryption personal identification number (PIN).
An error occurred when creating the temporary directories used to store the restore files in transition to and
from the compressed (ZIP) file.
An unusual error occurred when running the restore.
Recommended action
Verify the credentials that were submitted. Check the domain, user name, and password.
Verify the credentials that were submitted. Check the domain, user name, and password.
Retry the job.
Retry the job.
Remove stored jobs and retry.
Use a larger capacity storage device.
Check the network share.
Remove any stored jobs, and then retry.
If the error persists, try using a larger capacity storage device and check the network share settings.
Use a valid backup file.
Use a valid backup file.
Reboot, and then observe the state of the printer.
If the error persists, perform a partition clean from the Preboot menu.
Reboot, and then retry the backup/restore.
Wait until the printer is idle, and then try again.
32.1C.13 (event code) and 32.1C.14 (event code)
Free up disk space, and then try again.

- Use the current backup file.
32.1C.2E (event code)
Wait until the printer is idle, and then try again.
Turn the printer off then on, and then retry.
32.1C.2F (event code)
Turn the printer off then on, and then retry.
Check that a share was provided as part of the network path (not blank).
Check that the server and the share exists.
Check that the user has permission to access the share on the provided server.
Verify that the encryption personal identification number (PIN) meets the restrictions for the printer.
Retry the job.

If this does not resolve the issue, turn the printer off then on again and retry the job.
If the error persists, perform a Partial Clean using the Preboot menu.
Review the error log to see specific details about the failure.
Review the error log to see specific details about the failure.
Check that a share was provided as part of the network path (not blank).
Check that the server and the share exist.
Check that the user has permission to access the share on the provided server.
Check that the path includes the compressed (ZIP) file name as part of the path.
Verify the encryption personal identification number (PIN) is the same PIN used to encrypt the backup file.
Retry the job.
Retry the job.
33.01.XX
Description
33.01.01 (event code)

A restore process has occurred.
A save process has occurred.
Save recover functionality OK after previously being disabled.
Recommended action
33.02.01 Used board/disk installed
Description
Used board disk installed.
An encrypted board or disk with existing data previously locked to a different printer has replaced the original.
If you continue, data is permanently lost.
Recommended action
1. Reinstall the used board or disk back into its original printer.
2. To save the data on the board or disk, turn the printer off. replace the board or disk with another board
or disk.
3. To delete the data on the board or disk and continue, touch the OK button.
33.03.03 Incompatible formatter installed.
Description
This is and EFI BIOS event to prevent booting with the wrong formatter installed.
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, and then install the correct formatter in the printer.
NOTE: If it is believed that this formatter is the correct part number and model for this printer, install a
replacement formatter, and then return the formatter in question to HP for evaluation.
33.03.XX
Description
Save recover engine storage ID unexpected length.
Data size mismatch unable to recover DCC MVRAM.
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, and then on again.

If the error persists, replace the image control board (ICB) and return to HP for evaluation.
40.00.01 USB I/O buffer overflow To continue, touch OK
Description
The USB buffer has overflowed.
Recommended action
1. Touch the OK button to print the transferred date (some data might be lost).
2. Check the host configuration.
40.00.02 Embedded I/O buffer overflow To continue, touch OK
Description
The product has experienced a JetDirect buffer overflow.
Recommended action
1. Touch the OK button to print the transferred date (some data might be lost).
2. Check the host configuration.
40.00.03 EIO <X> buffer overflow To continue, touch OK
Description
Too much data was sent to the EIO card in the specified slot (x). An incorrect communications protocol might
be in use.
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to print the transferred date (some data might be lost).
40.00.04 EIO <X> bad transmission To continue, touch OK
Description
The connection between the product and the USB device has been broken.
Recommended action
1. Touch the OK button to clear the error message and continue printing.
2. Remove, and then reinstall the USB device.
40.00.05 Embedded I/O bad transmission To continue, touch OK
Description
The USB device has been removed.

Recommended action
1. Touch the OK button to clear the error message (data will be lost).
2. Install the USB device.
40.08.0X USB storage accessory removed
Description
X = 0 or ;1 information code.
Secure file erase is enabled.
Recommended action
40.0X.05 USB storage accessory removed
Description
X = 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6; information code.
The USB storage accessory was removed.
Recommended action
41.01.YZ
Description
Event log error message: 41.01.YZ.
An unknown misprint error occurred on the printer.
Y = Type, Z = Tray
Y = 0: Photo Media (1, 2, or 3)
Y = 1: Auto Sense (Normal)
Y = 2: Normal (typed not from Auto Sense)
Y = 3: Light media 1, 2, or 3 mode
Y = 4: Heavy media 1
Y = 7: Glossy media 1

Y = A: Glossy film
Y = B: OHT
Y = C: Label
Y = D: Envelope 1, 2, or 3 mode
Y = E: Rough
Y = F: Other mode
Z = 0: From unknown tray
Z = 1: From Tray 1
Z = 2: From Tray 2
Z = 3: From Tray 3
Z = 4: From Tray 4
Z = 5: From Tray 5
Z = 6: From Tray 6
Z = 7: From Tray 7
Z = 8: From Tray 8
Z = 9: From Tray 9
Z = D: From duplex
Recommended action
1. Touch OK to clear the error.
2. If the error is not cleared, Turn the printer off, and then on again.
3. If the error returns, check the wire harness from the laser scanner to the DC controller.
4. If the error persists, replace the laser/scanner assembly.
5. Replace the DC controller.
41.02.00 Error
Description
A beam detected misprint error occurred.
Recommended action
1. To clear the error message, touch OK.
2. If the error persists, turn the printer off, and then on again.
3. If the error returns, check the wire harness from the laser/scanners to the DC controller.

4. Check the following connectors on DC controller J126 and J127.
41.03.FZ Unknown Misprint Error
Description
This is a general misprint error. Either media is loaded off-center with the side guides in the tray or a media
width sensor failure occurred from an unknown tray. The error will be one of the following:
41.03.F0
41.03.F1
41.03.F2
41.03.F3
41.03.F4
41.03.F5
41.03.FD
Recommended action
1. Reload the tray, verifying that the guides in the tray are flush with the loaded media in the tray.
2. Try the print job again.
Watch the mechanism to see if it is functioning correctly. If the linkage is broken, replace the paper tray.
3. If the error persists, print a Configuration Page and note the paper size for the tray in question.
If the size is not reported correctly, run the tray size sensor test in the Diagnostic menu.
If the tray size sensors test as GOOD, replace the paper tray.
If the tray size sensors test as BAD, check the cable connections between the tray size sensor and
the DC Controller.
If the cable connections are plugged in correctly and the cables are not compromised, replace the
correct component that contains the tray size sensing switches.
41.03.YZ Unexpected size in tray <X>
Description
The printer detected a different paper size than expected.
Y = Type, Z = Tray
Y = 0 Size mismatch. Detected media is longer or shorter than expected.
Y = A Size mismatch. Detected media too long.
Y = B Size mismatch. Detected media too short.
Y = C Size mismatch. Inter-page gap error.

Y = D Size mismatch. Detected media narrower than expected.
Y = E Size mismatch. Detected media wider than expected.
Z = D Source is the duplexer.
Z = E Source is the envelope feeder.
Z = 1 Source is Tray 1.
Recommended action
1. Touch OK to use another tray.
2. Print a configuration page to verify the size and type to which the trays are set.
3. Make sure that the tray is loaded with the correct paper size and that the sliding paper guides are
correctly adjusted to the correct paper size.
4. Verify that the error is not occurring as a result of an unexpected paper size trigger caused by a multi-
page feed.
5. Verify that the Toner cartridge and the transfer roller are seated properly.
6. Use the Tray/Bin manual sensor test to verify that the cassette media switch is correctly functioning.
7. Check paper path sensors SR6 and SR9 for proper operation and that they do not stick at all. Replace
any damaged sensor or assembly.
8. Check paper width sensors SR13 and SR14 for proper operation and that they do not stick at all. Replace
any damaged sensor or assembly.
9. Reconnect the connectors for the media sensor, intermediate-transfer belt, and the DC controller PCA.
NOTE:
SR6 Top Sensor connects to DCC on J118.
SR9 Fuser Delivery sensor connects to Fuser PCA on J2603 then to interconnect J50 then to DCC on
J116.
SR13 and SR14 Media Width sensors connect to DCC on J118.
10. Test registration assembly motor and clutch. If not function properly replace the registration assembly.
If the error persists, replace the lifter assembly.
41.04.YZ Printer Error
Description
An unknown misprint error occurred on the printer.
Y = Type, Z = Tray

Y = A: Glossy film
Y = B: OHT
Y = C: Label
Y = E: Rough
Y = F: Other mode
Z = D Source is the duplexer.
Z = 0 Source is the envelope feeder.
Recommended action
1. Touch OK to clear the error.
2. If error does not clear, turn the printer off, and then on again.
3. Swap out or re-seat each toner cartridge to test it.
4. Check the toner cartridges before replacing any other parts (HP original?, connectors, etc.).
5. Re-seat the connections to the laser/scanner and the DC controller.
6. If the error persists, replace the affected laser/scanner.
7. Replace the DC controller.

41.05.YZ Unexpected type in tray <X>
Description
The printer can detect the type of paper in the paper path, and it adjusts the print mode accordingly.
The printer uses two types of media sensors:
Reflection: Detects the glossiness of the paper.
Transmission: Detects the thickness of the paper.
Tray X is loaded with a media type (transparencies, envelopes, etc.) that is different than what they tray is
configured to use.
Y = Expected type, Z = Detected type
Y = A: Glossy film
Y = B: OHT
Y = C: Label
Y = E: Rough
Y = F: Other mode
Z = 0: Photo Media (1, 2, or 3)
Z = 1: Auto Sense (Normal)
Z = 2: Normal (typed not from Auto Sense)
Z = 3: Light media 1, 2, or 3 mode
Z = 4: Heavy media 1

Z = 7: Glossy media 1
Z = A: Glossy film
Z = B: OHT
Z = C: Label
Z = D: Envelope 1, 2, or 3 mode
Z = E: Rough
Z = F: Other mode
Recommended action
1. Load the tray with the size and type of paper indicated, or use another tray if available.
2. If this message displays and the tray is loaded with the correct paper type, check the print driver
settings to make sure they match the tray type settings.
3. Check all application and printer settings to make sure that the Type setting is correct.
41.XX.YZ Error To continue, touch OK
Description
This section covers all other errors of the form 41.XX.YZ not covered in the previous sections.
A printer error has occurred.
XX = error type
Y = fuser mode
Z = input tray
XX = 02 Beam detect misprint
XX = 09 Sub thermistor abnormally high
XX = 10 Pickup failure.
XX = 11 Illegal Duplex.
XX = 18 Scan line inclination adjustment
XX = 20 Image drum HV

Y = A: Glossy film
Y = B: OHT
Y = C: Label
Y = E: Rough
Y = F: Other mode
Z = 0 Envelope feeder
Z = 1 Tray 1
Z = 2 Tray 2
Z = 3 Tray 3
Z = 4 Tray 4
Z = 5 Tray 5
Z = 6 Tray 6
D Duplexer
Recommended action
1. To clear the message, touch the OK button.
2. If the message displays again, turn the printer off, and then on again.
3. If the error persists, replace the DC Controller PCA.
42.XX.YZ
Description
Internal system failure
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off then on, and retry.
2. If the error persists, clear the firmware image from the active partition by using the Partial Clean item in
the Preboot menu.

47.XX.XX Error Messages
47.00.XX
Description
Back channel internal error.
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off, and then on again.
2. Re-send the print job.
3. If the error persists, clear the active partition by using the Partial Clean item in the Preboot menu.
47.01.XX
Description
Image transformer internal error.
Recommended action
47.02.XX
Description
Job parser internal error.
Recommended action
47.03.XX
Description
Print job internal error.
Recommended action

47.04.XX
Description
Print spooler 9100 internal error.
Recommended action
47.05.00
Description
Print spooler framework internal error.
Recommended action
47.06.XX
Description
Print application internal error.
Recommended action
47.WX.YZ Printer Calibration Failed To continue, touch OK
Description
The device is unable to access or implement one of the image patterns files.
Y = Calibration type, Z = Event
47.FC.00 (event code) Color plane registration (CPR) Image not found at system initialization
47.FC.01 (event code) CPR Store Image failure
47.FC.02 (event code) CPR Image not found
47.FC.03 (event code) CPR Print engine execution failure
47.FC.10 (event code) Consecutive Dmax Dhalf Image not found at system initialization
47.FC.11 (event code) Consecutive Dmax Dhalf Store image failure

47.FC.12 (event code) Consecutive Dmax Dhalf Image not found
47.FC.13 (event code) Consecutive Dmax Dhalf Print engine execution failure
47.FC.20 (event code) Error Diffusion Image not found at system initialization
47.FC.21 (event code) Error Diffusion Store image failure
47.FC.22 (event code) Error Diffusion Image not found
47.FC.23 Error Diffusion Print engine execution failure
47.FC.30 0 (event code) Drum Speed Adjustment Image not found at system initialization
47.FC.31 (event code) Drum Speed Adjustment Store image failure
47.FC.32 (event code) Drum Speed Adjustment Image not found
47.FC.33 (event code) Drum Speed Adjustment Print engine execution failure
47.FC.40 (event code) Pulse Width Modulation Image not found at system initialization
47.FC.41 (event code) Pulse Width Modulation Store image failure
47.FC.42 (event code) Pulse Width Modulation Image not found
47.FC.43 (event code) Pulse Width Modulation Print engine execution failure
Recommended action
2. If the error persists over multiple power cycles frequently and consistently on a unit then do the
following.
In the Administration/Troubleshooting/Diagnostics, run the hard disk tests to validate health of the
device. Fix any issue found with the mass storage device
3. If the error persists, reload the firmware.
4. If the error persists, clear the active partition by using the Partial Clean item in the Preboot menu then
reload the firmware.
48.XX.YY Error Messages
48.XX.YY
Description
A job framework internal error has occurred.
Recommended action
1. No action should be necessary.
2. If the error persists, upgrade the product firmware.
3. If the issue persists, continue troubleshooting with the flowcharts for either Intermittent or Persistent
49 error troubleshooting (whichever is appropriate) in document c03122817, HP LaserJet FutureSmart
Devices - 49 Error Troubleshooting (Persistent and Intermittent).

49.XX.YY Error To continue turn off then on
Description
A firmware error occurred. Corrupted print jobs, software application issues, non-product specific print
drivers, poor quality USB or network cables, bad network connections or incorrect configurations, invalid
firmware operations, or unsupported accessories can cause this error.
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off, and then on.
2. If the error persists, check the following:
The error might be caused by a network connectivity problem, such as a bad interface cable, a bad
USB port, or an invalid network configuration setting.
The error might be caused by the print job, due to an invalid print driver, a problem with the
software application, or a problem with the file being printed.
Upgrading the printer firmware might help resolve the error. See the printer user guide for more
information.
When a 49 error occurs, the user sees a 49.XXXX message on the control panel (where XXXX is replaced by a
combination of letters and numbers). A 49 error might happen at any time for multiple reasons. Although
some types of 49 errors can be caused by hardware failures, it is more common for 49 errors to be caused by
printing a specific document or performing some task on the product.
49 errors most often occur when a product is asked to perform an action that the product firmware is not
capable of and might not have been designed to comply with, such as:
Printing files with unsupported programming commands
A unique combination of user environment and user interactions with the product
Interfacing with a third-party solution that was not designed to work with the product
Specific timing, network traffic, or concurrent processing of jobs
Each of these interactions could cause the product firmware to initiate an action that the product cannot
accomplish. In situations like this, the product might present the error if it has no other option. When these
errors occur, the only way to recover is to turn the product's power off and back on.
NOTE: LaserJet formatter PCAs are rarely the root cause of 49 service errors. Please do not replace the
formatter or flash unless troubleshooting has identified the formatter as the root cause.
If the error persists, continue troubleshooting with the flowcharts for either Intermittent or Persistent 49
error troubleshooting (whichever is appropriate) in document c03122817, HP LaserJet FutureSmart Devices
- 49 Error Troubleshooting (Persistent and Intermittent).
50.WX.YZ Error Messages
50.1X
Description
Low fuser temperature failure

Recommended action
1. Remove and reinstall the fuser. Make sure that it is seated correctly.
2. Make sure that there is no residual paper in the fuser.
3. Check the connector (J1901) between the fuser and the printer. If it is damaged, replace the fuser drive
assembly or fuser.
4. Reconnect the connectors (J303 and J305) on the fuser control PCA and connector (J107) on the DC
controller PCA
5. If the issue persists, replace the fuser.
6. If error still remains, replace the Fuser Power Supply assembly Part number: RM2-7125-000CN.
50.1X.YZ
Description
Low fuser temperature failure
Recommended action
assembly or fuser.
4. Reconnect the connector (J2603) on the fuser control PCA and connector (J116) on the DC controller PCA
50.2X.YZ
Description
Fuser warm-up error
Recommended action
3. Check the printer power source. Make sure that the power source meets printer requirements. Make sure
that the printer is the only device using the circuit.
4. Check the connector (J50) between the fuser and printer. If the connector is damaged, replace the
connector assembly or the Fuser
5. Reconnect the connector (J128) on the DC controller PCA, connector (J600) on the low voltage power
supply assembly and the connectors (J6002 and J6003) on the fuser power supply assembly
7. If error still remains, replace the fuser power supply assembly.

Fuser Power Supply assembly Part number: RM2-7125-000CN
8. Replace the low-voltage power assembly.
50.3X.YZ
Description
High fuser temperature
Recommended action
3. Check the paper type setting in the printer control panel menus and in the print driver. Make sure that
the settings match and are correct for the type of media being used.
connector assembly or the Fuser.
50.4X.YZ
Description
Drive circuit fault
Recommended action
2. Check the printer power source. Make sure that the power source meets printer requirements. Make sure
that the printer is the only device using the circuit.
NOTE: If the printer does not meet the power requirement of 43 to 67Hz frequency, the fuser
temperature control does not work properly and this will cause the malfunction.
3. Reconnect the connector (J128) on the DC controller PCA.
4. Replace the fuser power supply assembly.
50.6X.YZ
Description
Open fuser circuit (heating element failure)
Recommended action

50.7X.YZ
Description
Fuser pressure-release mechanism failure
Recommended action
2. Check the gear for releasing pressure of the fuser. If the gear is damaged, replace the fuser.
3. Check the gear for releasing pressure of the fuser on printer side. If the gear is damaged, replace the
fuser drive assembly.
4. Run the sensor test in the sensor monitor mode to verify that the fuser pressure release sensor is
functioning properly. If it is not, replace the fuser pressure release sensor.
5. Run the fuser depressurization drive test in the actuator drive mode to verify that the fuser
depressurization is functioning properly. If it is not, replace the fuser motor.
6. Reconnect the connector (J79) of the fuser pressure release sensor and the connector (J115) on the DC
controller PCA.
7. Replace the fuser.
50.8X.YZ
Description
Low fuser temperature 2
Recommended action
assembly or fuser.
6. If error still remains, replace the Fuser PCA assembly. Fuser Power Supply assembly Part number:
RM2-7125-000CN.
50.9X.YZ
Description
High fuser temperature 2

Recommended action
6. If error still remains, replace the Fuser PCA assembly.
50.AX.YZ
Description
Low fuser temperature 3
Recommended action
assembly or fuser.
50.BX.YZ
Description
High fuser temperature 3
Recommended action

50.WX.YZ
Description
The fuser has experienced an error.
W = fuser error code, X = fuser mode, Y = previous printer sleep state, and Z = next printer sleep state.
Fuser modes and sleep states are listed after all 50.WX.YZ troubleshooting.
The specific issues are:
50.1X: Low fuser temperature
50.2X: Fuser warm up service
50.3X: High fuser temperature
50.4X: Drive circuit fault
50.6X: Open fuser circuit (heating element failure)
50.7X: Depressurizing mechanism malfunction
50.8X: Low fuser temperature 2
50.9X: High fuser temperature 2
50.AX: Low fuser temperature 3
50.BX: High fuser temperature 3
Recommended action
2. If the error returns, turn the printer off and ensure the printer is directly plugged into a wall outlet
(remove any surge protector or UPS).
3. If the error persists, try a different wall outlet (if possible), one that is preferably on a dedicated or
different circuit.
4. Make sure that the correct fuser model is installed in the printer and that it meets the appropriate
voltage requirements.
5. Make sure the fuser is seated properly.
6. If the error persists, continue troubleshooting based on the individual error listed below.
Fuser Modes
0 = Photo Media 1, 2, 3
1 = NormalAuto Sense
2 = Normal
3 = Light 1
4 = Heavy 1

5 = Heavy 2
6 = Heavy 3
7 = Glossy 1
8 = Glossy 2
9 = Glossy 3
A = Glossy Film
B = Transparency
C = Label
D = Envelope 1
E = Rough
Printer State / Sleep States
0 = Printing
1 = Standby level 1 (no temperature control)
2 = Standby level 2 (high temperature control)
3 = Standby level 3 (middle temperature control)
4 = Standby level 2 (low temperature control)
5 = Middle sleep
6 = Deep sleep
F = Power off
51.XX.YZ, 52.XX.YZ Error Messages
51.00.YZ
Description
An error with the laser/scanner assembly has occurred in the printer.
51.00.10: Beam detect error
51.00.19: Laser malfunction
Canon Service Manual states these two errors as N/A?? Will we not have them anymore since this is one
laser scanner for all colors?
TME PLEASE REVIEW !!!!!! Pin 13 on the Y/M Laser Driver is BD21 (Usually means BEAM Detect

Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off, and then on
2. Check the connections to the laser scanners from the DC controller PCA (Connectors J126 and J127 On
DCC).
3. If the error persists, replace the laser scanner assembly.
52.00.00/52.00.20 Scanner Startup/Rotation error
Description
A printer laser scanner error occurred.
52.00.00 Laser scanner startup error.
52.00.20 Laser scanner rotation error.
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off, and then on
2. Reconnect the connector (J47) on the laser driver PCA and connector (J103) on the DC controller PCA.
3. If the error persists, replace the laser scanner assembly.
54.00.01 / 54.00.03 (EVENT LOG ONLY)
Description
Environment sensor abnormality warning
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. Reconnect the connector (J800) of the environment sensor and connector (J122) on the DC controller
PCA.
3. Replace the environment sensor.
54.00.06 or 54.00.14 or 54.00.19 (EVENT LOG ONLY)
Description
Registration density sensor failure
Recommended action
1. Open and close the right door (or turn on and then off the power switch) to perform the color plane
registration.

2. Clean toner dust and debris from the front and rear density sensors and surrounding areas using
compressed air and/or soft brush.
NOTE: To clean the density sensors open right and front doors and remove both the Fuser and ITB.
Close front door to expose the density sensors for cleaning.
Figure 2-81 Front and Rear Density Sensors
1 2
4. If the error persists, replace the registration density sensor assembly.
54.01.05 (EVENT LOG ONLY)
Description
Media sensor is out of calibration range
Recommended action
1. Clean the media sensor assembly with lint-free cloth. Turn the power off and then on.
2. Reconnect the connector (J3) of the media sensor assembly and connector (J124) on the DC controller
PCA.
3. Replace the registration assembly.
Description
Primary laser/scanner beam detect abnormality

Recommended action
2. Check the connector (J126 and J127) on the DC controller PCA.
54.0X.07 (EVENT LOG ONLY)
Description
The printer experienced a Drum home position sensor error.
54.05.07: Black Drum
54.06.07: Cyan Drum
54.07.07: Magenta Drum
54.08.07: Yellow Drum
Recommended action
3. Replace the Main Drive Assembly.
54.0X.0B or 54.0X.0C or 54.0X.0B or 54.0X.0C (EVENT LOG ONLY)
Description
Density sensor out of range error or Dhalf calibration failure
54.00.0B, 54.00.0C 54.00.0D, 54.00.0E Black
54.01.0B, 54.01.0C 54.01.0D, 54.01.0E Cyan
54.02.0B, 54.02.0C 54.02.0D, 54.02.0E Magenta
54.03.0B, 54.03.0C 54.03.0D, 54.03.0E Yellow
Recommended action
1. Turn the power off and then on.
2. Check the supplies status page to make sure the toner cartridges are not past their useful life.
3. Clean any excess toner accumulation on the printer using compressed air, soft brush or toner cloth.
4. Check the ITB for damage and replace if necessary.

5. Make sure the RD sensor is not contaminated with toner or paper dust. Clean the sensor with
compressed air and soft brush.
1 2
6. If the error persists, replace the registration sensor assembly.
Description
CPR sensor abnormality warning
Recommended action
2. Clean any excess toner accumulation on the printer using compressed air, soft brush or toner cloth.
3. Check the ITB for damage and replace if necessary.

4. Make sure the RD sensor is not contaminated with toner or paper dust. Clean the sensor with
compressed air and soft brush.
1 2
5. Replace the ITB assembly.
55.XX.YZ, 56.XX.YZ Error Messages
55.00.01, 55.00.03 or 55.00.04 DC Controller Error
Description
The communication link between the formatter and DC controller was lost.
55.00.01DC controller memory error.
55.00.03-DC controller no engine response
55.00.04-DC controller communications time out
Recommended action
Turn the printer off and then on.
Verify that the all connectors on the DC controller are seated correctly.
If the error persists, replace the DC controller.
55.00.05 Engine Firmware RFU Error
Description
The firmware upgrade failed.

Recommended action
Turn the printer off and then on.
If issue remains re-send upgrade.
55.01.06, 55.02.06 DC controller error To continue turn off then on
Description
NVRAM memory warning
NVRAM memory data error warning
NVRAM memory access error warning
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, then on.
If the error persists, replace the DC controller PCA.
56.00.01 Illegal Input Printer Error
Description
The product experienced an illegal input.
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, then on.
Remove any third-party hardware and test again
56.00.YY
Description
The product experienced a communication error with the optional paper trays.
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off, then on.
2. If the error persists, reseat the optional paper trays (1 x 500-sheet feeder and/or 3 x 500-sheet feeder).
3. Check the input connectors for damage. If a connector is damaged, replace the connector.
NOTE: Use the wiring diagram to trace back where the fan gets its supply voltage.
The connectors are supplied in the troubleshooting steps. If after following the steps provided the issue is not
resolved it may be a voltage source issue from the DC Controller or LVPS. Depending which FAN is failing one
of these parts may need to be replaced as a following step.

57.00.01 Delivery Fan (FM3) failure
Description
The printer experienced Exhaust Fan (FM3) failure
Recommended action
2. Reconnect the connector (J2505) on the high voltage power supply T PCA and connector (J109) on the
DC controller PCA.
3. Replace the exhaust fan.
NOTE: Technicians can measure the voltage between the connectors (J109-8 and J109-9) on the DC
controller PCA immediately after the printer is turned on. If the voltage changes from 0V to
approximately 24V, replace the delivery fan. If Voltage not present check voltages for other fans and
replace the DC Controller as needed.
57.00.02 Cartridge fan (FM2) failure
Description
The printer has experienced a cartridge fan (FM2) error.
Recommended action
2. Reconnect the connectors (J6003 and J606) on the fuser power supply assembly and connector (J128)
on the DC controller PCA.
3. Replace the Cartridge fan.
approximately 24V, replace the cartridge fan. If Voltage not present check voltages for other fans and
57.00.03 Power supply fan (FM1) failure
Description
The printer experienced Power supply fan (FM1) failure
Recommended action
2. Reconnect the connectors (J602 and J603) on the low-voltage power supply assembly and connector
(J105) on the DC controller PCA.
3. Replace the Power Supply fan.
approximately 24V, replace the power supply fan. If Voltage not present check voltages for other fans
and replace the DC Controller as needed.

57.00.04 Fuser Fan (FM4) failure
Description
The printer experienced Fuser Fan (FM4) failure
Recommended action
2. Reconnect the connector (J54) of the fuser fan, intermediate connector (J1801), connector (J2506) on
the high-voltage power supply T PCA and connector (J109) on the DC controller PCA.
3. Replace the Fuser fan.
approximately 24V, replace the fuser fan. If Voltage not present check voltages for other fans and
58.00.02 Error
Description
Environmental sensor failure.
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off and then back on.
2. If this part has been removed or replace, check the connector (J800) of the environment sensor and
connector (J122) on the DC controller PCA.
3. If the error persists, replace the environmental sensor.
58.00.03 Error
Description
DC controller failure.
Recommended action
2. Check all of the connectors on the DC controller PCA.
3. If the error persists, replace the DC controller PCA.
58.00.04 Error
Description
The printer experienced a low voltage power supply unit malfunction.
Recommended action

NOTE: This error might be caused by source power related issues.
Determine if the area where the printer is located has experienced brown outs or is subject to power
quality issues.
2. Ensure printer is plug into dedicated power outlet.
4. If error persists, replace the Low Voltage Power Supply (LVPS).
58.01.04 Error
Description
24V power supply error during operation.
During regular printing operation the 24V power supply experienced an error.
Recommended action
quality issues.
58.02.04 Error
Description
24V power supply error during boot or wake.
During printer power on or when waking from sleep mode, the printer experienced an error with the 24V
power supply.
Recommended action
quality issues.

59.00.00 Motor error
Description
Paper Path motor malfunction.
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off, then back on.
2. Run the pickup motor drive test in the actuator drive mode to verify that the fuser motor is functioning
properly. If it is not, replace the pickup motor.
59.00.04 Duplex Motor error
Description
Duplex motor M8 malfunction.
Recommended action
2. Run the duplex motor M8 drive test in the actuator drive mode to verify that the fuser motor is
functioning properly. If it is not, replace the replace duplex drive assembly. PN: RM2-0006-000CN
59.00.30 or 59.00.40: Fuser error
Description
Fuser motor (M4) start up error or fuser motor (M4) rotational error.
Recommended action
2. Open right door and remove fuser. Rotate fuser gears to ensure they move freely, if they do not replace
the fuser.
3. Run the fuser motor drive test in the actuator drive mode to verify that the fuser motor is functioning
properly. If it is not, replace the fuser motor. PN: RM2-0077-000CN
4. Reconnect the connector (J44) of the fuser motor and connector (J114) on the DC controller PCA.
59.00.B0 Replace Toner Collection Unit
Description
The toner collection unit (TCU) is full.
Recommended action
1. Check the toner collection unit. If the unit is full, replace it.
2. Toner can clog the ITB if the toner collection unit is full.

59.00.C0
Description
Developer alienation motor (M6) error
Recommended action
2. Run the sensor test in the sensor monitor mode to verify that the developer home position sensor is
functioning properly. If it is not, replace the main drive assembly.
3. Run the developer alienation drive test in the actuator drive mode to verify that the developer alienation
drive is functioning properly. If it is not, replace the developer alienation motor. PN: RK2-6027-000CN
stepping motor
4. If the printer has been serviced, check the connector (J46) on the developer disengagement motor and
the connector (J132) on the DC controller PCA.
59.00.F0
Description
T1 alienation mechanism failure.
Recommended action
2. Make sure that the ITB is correctly installed.
3. Use the manual sensor test to verify that the T1 roller alienation sensor (SR5) is properly functioning. If
it is not, replace the T1 roller estrangement detect PCB assembly. PN: RM2-7157-000CN
4. Use the component tests T1 roller engagement and disengagement drive test to verify that the T1 roller
disengagement mechanism is properly functioning. If it is not, remove the ITB and manually actuate the
alienation mechanism. If it fails, replace the ITB. If the ITB is working correctly, replace the fuser drive
assembly.
5. Reconnect the connector (J15) of the T1 roller alienation sensor, connectors (J2504 and J2502) on the
high-voltage power supply T PCA and connector (J131) on the DC controller PCA.
59.05.50 or 59.05.60
Description
The printer experienced a Black Drum Motor (M3) error
59.05.50 Black drum motor startup abnormality
59.05.60 Black drum motor rotation abnormality
Recommended action
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Remove the Black Cartridge and turn the printer back on.

3. Use the disable cartridge check and run the drum motor component test with the print cartridge
removed.
If the test passes, replace the print cartridge. If the printer has been serviced, check the connector at the
drum motor assembly and the DC controller.
If the test fails, replace the drum motor. PN: RM2-0078-000CN
4. Reconnect the connector (J43) of the drum motor 3 and connector (J130) on the DC controller PCA.
59.06.50 or 59.06.60 59.07.50 or 59.07.60
Description
The printer experienced a Cyan/Magenta Drum Motor (M2) error
59.05.50 Cyan / Magenta drum motor startup abnormality
59.05.60 Cyan / Magenta drum motor rotation abnormality
Recommended action
2. Remove the Cyan/Magenta Cartridge and turn the printer back on.
removed.
NOTE: Run the test separately for each Cartridge removed one at a time.
If the test fails, replace the drum motor. RM2-0078-000CN
59.08.50 or 59.08.60
Description
The printer experienced a Yellow Drum Motor (M1) error
59.05.50 Yellow drum motor startup abnormality
59.05.60 Yellow drum motor rotation abnormality
Recommended action
2. Remove the Yellow Cartridge and turn the printer back on.
removed.

If the test fails, replace the drum motor. RM2-0078-000CN
60.00.0Y, 62.00.00 Error Messages
62.00.00 No system To continue turn off then on
Description
The product experienced an internal system failure.
Recommended action
2. If the error persists, reload the firmware. If the error still persists, perform a firmware upgrade.
3. If the firmware upgrade does not resolve the problem, replace the hard disk.
70.00.00 Error To continue turn off then on
Description
DC controller failure.
Recommended action
2. If the error persists, replace the DC controller.
80.XX.YY, 82.XX.YY Error Messages
80.0X.YY Embedded Jetdirect Error
Description
An Embedded HP JetDirect print server critical error has occurred.
80.01.80: (event log) No heartbeat
80.01.81: (event log) Reclaim timeout
80.01.82: (event log) Invalid data length
80.01.8B: (event log) Invalid max outstanding packet header field
80.01.8C: (event log) Invalid channel mapping response
80.03.01: (event log) No PGP buffers
80.03.02: (event log) Channel table full
80.03.03: (event log) Producer index not reset
80.03.04: (event log) Consumer index not reset
80.03.05: (event log) Queue position size too small

80.03.06: (event log) Transport overflow
80.03.07: (event log) No overflow packets
80.03.08: (event log) Invalid identify response
80.03.09: (event log) Invalid channel map return status
80.03.10: (event log) Invalid reclaim return status
80.03.12: (event log) Datagram invalid buffer
80.03.13: (event log) Max stream channels
80.03.14: (event log) Max datagram channels
80.03.15: (event log) Card reset failed
80.03.16: (event log) Self-test failure
80.03.17: (event log) Unknown PGP packet
80.03.18: (event log) Duplicate I/O channel
Recommended action
2. Remove the RJ45 cable.
4. Reconnect the RJ45 cable.
5. If the error persists, replace the formatter.
82.73.46, 82.73.47
Description
A hard disk or compact flash disk cleaning failed. This error is usually caused by a failure of the disk hardware.
Recommended action
1. Turn the product off, and then on.
2. Use the Clean Disk item in the Preboot menu.
3. Reload the firmware.
90.XX.YY error messages
90.15.00
Description
The video interface has been detected.
Communication with the Control Panel has been detected.
This message is a normal part of booting up and establishing communication with the control panel.

Recommended action
90.15.01
Description
The video interface has NOT been detected.
Communication with the Control Panel has not been established in the expected time frame. The control
panel likely will not display properly.
Recommended action
2. Turn the printer off by holding down the power button for at least 10 seconds.
3. Ensure Control Panel Connectors at Control panel are properly seated. Power cycle device with long
press of power button.
If Formatter status LED is Yellow, Control Panel may be defective.
4. Replace the Control Panel.
98.0X.0Y Error Messages
98.00.01 or 98.01.00 Corrupt data in firmware volume
Description
Data corrupt has occurred in the firmware volume.
Recommended action
98.00.02 Corrupt data in the solutions volume
Description
Data corrupt has occurred in the solutions volume.
Recommended action
98.00.03 Corrupt data in the configuration volume
Description
Data corrupt has occurred in the configuration volume.

Recommended action
2. Download the firmware again, and then attempt the upgrade again.
98.00.04 Corrupt data in the job data volume
Description
Data corrupt has occurred in the job data volume.
Recommended action
2. Rerun the file erase function.
99.00.01 Upgrade not performed file is corrupt
Description
A remote firmware upgrade (RFU) was not performed.
This is a CRC error in the firmware image (bad image).
Recommended action
Download the RFU file, and then attempt the upgrade again.
99.00.02 Upgrade not performed timeout during receive
Description
The issue is an I/O timeout when reading the header number and size. It indicates a problem with the network
environment, not the product.
Recommended action
The most common cause is an issue with the network environment.
Make sure that there is a good network connection to the product, and then attempt the firmware upgrade
again, or upgrade using the USB walk-up port.
99.00.03 Upgrade not performed error writing to disk
Description
This is a disk error. It might indicate a problem or a hard disk failure. It might be necessary to check the
connection to the hard disk or replace the hard disk.

Recommended action
1. Download the RFU file, and then attempt the upgrade again.
2. If the error persists, run the Clean Disk process from the Preboot menu.
You will need to download the firmware from the Preboot menu.
3. If the error persists, replace the hard disk.
Description
The issue is an I/O timeout when reading the header.
Recommended action
Description
The issue is an I/O timeout when reading image data.
Recommended action
99.00.06 Upgrade not performed error reading upgrade
Description
The issue is an unexpected read error when reading the header number and size.
Recommended action
Description
The issue is an unexpected read error when reading the rest of the header.

Recommended action
Description
The issue is an unexpected read error when reading image data.
Recommended action
99.00.09 Upgrade canceled by user
Description
The RFU was canceled by the user.
Recommended action
Resend the RFU.
Description
The RFU was canceled by the user when reading the header number and size.
Recommended action
Resend the RFU.
Description
The RFU was canceled by the user when reading the rest of the header.
Recommended action
Resend the RFU.
99.00.12 Upgrade not performed the file is invalid
Description

The header number is 1, but the header size does not match version 1 size.
Recommended action
Download the RFU file again.
Make sure that you download the file for the correct product model, and then resend the RFU.
Description
The header number is 2, but the header size does not match version 2 size.
Recommended action
Description
The file is invalid.
Recommended action
99.00.2X
Description
There is a compatibility issue with the firmware. The specific message varies depending on the cause, but the
solution for each message is the same.
99.00.20 (event log)
The bundle is not for this printer.
The bundle is not signed with the correct signature, or the signature is invalid.
The bundle header version is not supported by this firmware.
The package header version is not supported by this firmware.

The format of the bundle is invalid.
The format of the package is invalid.
A CRC32 check did not pass.
An I/O error occurred while downloading the bundle.
Recommended action
Download the correct firmware file from www.hp.com, and then resend the firmware upgrade.
99.00.27 only:
2. Resend the firmware upgrade.
3. If the error persists, try installing the upgrade by another method (USB or Embedded Web Server).
99.01.XX
Description
A firmware install error has occurred. The specific message varies depending on the cause, but the solution
for each message is the same.
99.01.00
99.01.10
99.01.20
99.01.21
Recommended action
Reload the firmware.
99.02.01
Description
Firmware installation was successful.
Recommended action
99.02.09
Description
Firmware upgrade cancelled by user.

Recommended action
99.09.60 Unsupported disk
Description
This is a Preboot menu error.
The hard disk currently installed is not recognized or supported by the product.
Recommended action
Install the correct hard disk for this printer.
99.09.61 Unsupported disk
Description
This is a Preboot menu error.
The installed disk is installed in a product configured for an encrypted hard disk..
Recommended action
Access the Preboot menu, and then select Lock Disk to lock the disk.
99.09.62 Unknown disk
Description
This error indicates that there is an encryption mismatch between the HDD and the formatter. This typically
happens because an HDD was swapped into a device from another device.
Recommended action
Install a new disk or use the Preboot menu unlock the disk.
If a disk is to be reused in a different product, execute the Clean Disk procedure from the Preboot, and then
reload the firmware and lock the disk.
99.09.63 Incorrect disk
Description
This error indicates that the expected encrypted HDD is not present.
This is expected behavior when installing a new HDD in a device where the previous HDD was encrypted.
Recommended action
Follow the procedure to load firmware on a new hard disk, and then lock the disk to this product.
99.09.64 Disk Nonfunctional
Description
A fatal hard disk failure has occurred.

Recommended action
1. Determine if the Hard Disk needs to be replaced.
2. Ask if customer is using eMMC as a temporary mass storage solution (eMMC must be present).
3. Instruct the customer to enable eMMC from the preboot menus.
4. Power down the printer.
5. Inform customer that the broken Hard drive must be removed to continue.
6. Power printer on, boot is expected to stop at 99.39.67 eMMC Not Bootable.
7. Provide Instructions to download firmware (This will automatically download to eMMC).
8. During download to eMMC, F/W clear data migration bit.
9. If issue still remains, replace the Hard Drive.
99.09.65 Disk data error
Description
Disk data corruption has occurred.
Recommended action
Use the Clean Disk procedure from the Preboot menu, and then resend the RFU.
99.09.66 No boot device.
Description
A disk drive is not installed in the printer.
Recommended action
1. Determine the customer's intended boot device (Hard drive or eMMC).
2. Install a compatible hard disk drive or eMMC.
3. If a compatible hard disk or eMMC is installed, reseat the hard disk or eMMC to make sure that it is
connected correctly.
4. If the error persists, replace the Hard drive or eMMC.
NOTE: Device is unusable until a new boot device is installed.
99.09.67 Disk is not bootable please download firmware
Description
This is an error indicating that there is no firmware installed on the disk. This is usually the result of installing
a new disk or performing a Clean Disk operation from the Preboot menu.
Recommended action
1. Press any button to continue to the main Preboot menu.
2. Press the Help button to see the help text for the error.

3. Select the Administration menu.
NOTE: If there is a password assigned to the Administrator, a prompt to enter the printer displays.
Enter the password to proceed.
4. Select the Download item, and then download the latest firmware.
The user can now download a new firmware bundle to the printer.
If download fails to Hard drive, follow instructions listed in 99.09.64 error
99.39.64 eMMC Nonfunctional
Description
The eMMC is not functioning.
Recommended action
Replace the eMMC.
NOTE: Device is unusable until a new eMMC is installed.
99.39.67 eMMC Not Bootable
Description
Data on the eMMC cannot secured or encrypted.
When the Hard drive is installed all data on the eMMC is automatically migrated to the Hard drive and erased
from the eMMC. As long as the Hard drive is installed the eMMC is non-functional.
The customer by passed data migration and put eMMC back in.
Recommended action
1. Download firmware to the eMMC.
2. If download fails to eMMC, Replace the eMMC.
NOTE: Device is unusable until a new eMMC is installed.
99.XX.YY
Description
A message of this form indicates a firmware installation error.
Recommended action
Reload the firmware.
Alpha Error Messages
Accept bad signature
Description
The printer is performing a remote firmware upgrade, and the code signature is invalid.

Event Log will list 99.00.28.
Recommended action
Download the RFU file again. Make sure that you download the file for the correct printer model. Attempt the
firmware upgrade again.
Authentication required
Description
A user name and password are required.
Recommended action
Type the user name and password, or contact the network administrator.
Bad optional tray connection
Description
The optional tray is not connected, not connected correctly, or a connection is not working correctly.
Recommended action
2. Remove and then reinstall the optional tray.
3. If more than one extra 550 Sheet feeder is available swap trays and test again.
4. Remove the tray and inspect the connectors on the tray and printer for damage. If either of them are
broken, have bent pins, or otherwise appear damaged, replace them.
5. Carefully reposition printer base onto the optional tray. HP recommends that two people lift the printer.
6. If the problem continues, replace the connector for the tray. (RC4-1741-000CN Draw connector)
Binname full
Description
The specified output bin is full.
Recommended action
1. Empty the bin to continue printing.
2. Using diagnostic test, Check sensor SR10 is functioning properly If SR10 does not function correctly
replace the delivery assembly.
Duplex Printer RM2-0016-000CN
Simplex Printer RM2-0092-000CN
Calibration reset pending
Description
A calibration reset occurs when all jobs are processed.

Recommended action
To begin the reset sooner, cancel all jobs by pressing the Stop button.
Canceling...<jobname>
Description
The printer is canceling the current job <jobname>.
Recommended action
Cartridge low
Description
If this message appears even though the print cartridge is new, perform the following.
Recommended action
1. Remove, and then reinstall the print cartridge.
2. Make sure a genuine HP supply is used.
3. If the error persists, replace the print cartridge.
Cartridge Memory Abnormal
Description
This message appears even though the print cartridge is new.
Recommended action
2. Reconnect connector (J103) on the DC controller PCA.
Cartridge out
Description
This message appears even though the print cartridge is new.
Recommended action
2. Make sure a genuine HP supply is used.
Checking engine
Description
The printer is conducting an internal test.

Recommended action
Checking paper path
Description
The printer is checking for possible paper jams.
Recommended action
Chosen personality not available To continue, touch OK
Description
A print job requested a printer language (personality) that is not available for this printer. The job will not
print and will be cleared from memory.
Recommended action
Print the job by using a print driver for a different language, or add the requested language to the printer (if
possible). To see a list of available personalities, print a configuration page.
Cleaning disk <X> complete Do not power off
Description
A storage device is being sanitized or cleaned.
Recommended action
Do not turn off the printer. The printer's functions are unavailable. The printer will automatically restart when
finished.
Cleaning....
Description
The printer is performing an automatic cleaning cycle. Printing will continue after the cleaning is complete.
Recommended action
This process can take a few minutes, do not stop or open printer.
Clearing activity log
Description
This message is displayed while the activity log is cleared. The printer exits the menus when the log has been
cleared.
Recommended action

Clearing event log
Description
This message is displayed while the event log is cleared. The printer exits the menus when the event log has
been cleared.
Recommended action
Clearing paper path
Description
The printer is attempting to eject jammed paper.
paper is detected in the paper path. The printer will attempt to eject it.
Recommended action
No action necessary. Check the progress at the bottom of the control panel display.
If a jam is not cleared, remove the paper.
if Jam does not clear with all media removed, when the printer detects an open and close door it should come
up with the Jam error. Troubleshoot the specific jam.
Close front door
Description
The front door is open.
This message appears even though the top front door is closed.
Recommended action
1. Close the front door.
2. Check the projection part on the front door. If it is damaged, replace the front door assembly.
3. Use the front door switch (SW1) test in the Manual sensor test to verify that the switch is properly
functioning. If the switch fails the test, replace the switch.
5. If the problem persists, replace the front door switch (SW1). PN: RM2-7206-000CN Interlock switch
Close lower right door
Description
The optional paper feeder right door is open.

Recommended action
1. Close the door.
2. Run the switch test (SW20) in the sensor monitor mode to verify that the paper feeder right door switch
is functioning properly. If it is not, replace the Lifter Drive Assembly RM2-5149-000CN (SW20 Part is on
this drive assembly)
See call-out 1 in the following image for switch location.
3. Check the sensor flag on the lower-right door assembly. If it is damaged, replace the door assembly.
RM2-5146-000CN Right door Assembly
See call-out 2 in the following image for flag location.
Figure 2-84 500 Sheet paper tray door
4. Check connector J2022 of the paper feeder right door switch and connector J1902 on the paper feeder
controller PCA.
Replace the paper feeder PCA. PN: RM2-7139-000CN
Close right door
Description
The upper right cover is open.
This message appears even though the right upper cover is closed.
Recommended action
1. Close the right upper cover.
2. Check the projection part for the switch on the right door assembly. If it is damaged, replace the front
door assembly. PN: RM2-0019-000CN
3. Use the right upper cover switch (SW3) test in the Manual sensor test to verify that the switch is properly
functioning. If the switch fails the test, replace the switch.

4. Reconnect the connector (J26) of the right door switch and connector (J115) on the DC controller PCA.
5. If the problem persists, Elevate the case for resolution.
Communication lost message appears on the control panel in five different languages
Description
A Communication Lost message appears on the control panel in five different languages.
The communication path from the control panel to the formatter includes the Control Panel, USB cable, image
control board (ICB), and the formatter.
Recommended action
1. Power down the printer and re-seat the formatter.
2. Re-seat the USB cable connection at the rear of the control panel (swing the control panel up 90 degrees
for better access).
3. Turn the printer off and then back on again.
4. Does the message reappear in 20 - 30 seconds?
5. If YES:
Check the Heartbeat LED on the formatter (is it flashing?).
If the Heartbeat LED is NOT flashing, replace the formatter.
If the formatter Heartbeat LED is flashing, then the Communication Lost message could also be caused
by:
Bad USB connection at the ICB
Bad Control Panel
Bad ICB
6. If the error persists after replacing the formatter, or formatter is good, the control panel USB cable
might not be seated properly at the ICB connection on top of the engine.
Cooling device
Description
The printer is cooling.
Recommended action
No action is necessary.
Data received
Description
The printer is waiting for more data to continue the print job. To print the remaining data, touch the Clear
button. To close the dialog and wait for the command to print the last page, touch the OK button.

Recommended action
Data received To print last page press OK
Description
The printer is waiting for the command to print the last page.
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to print the last page of the job.
Event log is empty
Description
No printer events are in the log.
Recommended action
Expected drive missing
Description
The printer cannot find the encrypted hard drive.
Recommended action
Install the encrypted hard drive.
External device initializing
Description
An external device is initializing.
Recommended action
Fuser Kit low
Description
The printer indicates when a supply is low.
Recommended action
Replace the fuser.
After replacing the fuser, reset the fuser page counter by selecting New Fuser Kit in the Reset Supplies sub-
menu.

Fuser Kit very low To continue, touch OK
Description
The printer indicates when a supply is very low.
After an HP supply has reached the very low threshold, the HP premium protection warranty for that supply
has ended.
Recommended action
Replace the fuser.
After replacing the fuser, reset the fuser page counter by selecting New Fuser Kit in the Reset Supplies sub-
menu.
Gateways failed
Description
There is an incorrect gateways configuration.
Recommended action
Use the EIO <X> Jetdirect menu to configure the default gateway.
Genuine HP supply installed
Description
10.00.40 (event code) - Black print cartridge
A new genuine HP toner cartridge has been installed.
Recommended action
Touch the Hide button to remove this message.
HP Secure hard drive disabled
Description
The HP high-performance hard disk is disabled, or the printer does not recognize the hard disk.
After an encrypted hard disk is paired with a specific printer, it cannot be used in another printer unless it is re-
initialized.
NOTE: After the encrypted hard disk is paired to the printer, all other hard disks are disabled.
Recommended action
Remove the drive or use the HP Embedded Web Server for more information.
1. Open the embedded Web server by typing the printer IP address into a Web browser.
2. Select the Digital Sending tab.

3. Select the Security link from the left navigation menu, and open the Hard Disk and Mass Storage
Security Settings section.
4. The following options are available.
Disk Init : This option does not affect the disk encryption status.
NVram Init : This option does not affect the disk encryption status.
Disable Hard Disk Encryption and Reboot : This option completely erases the hard disk including
all stored jobs, digital-send settings, and authentication settings. All pre-loaded fonts, after-
market fonts, and other programs must be reloaded.
Reinitialize Hard Disk : This option has the same effect as the Disable Hard Disk Encryption and
Reboot , but it does not restart the printer.
Incompatible <Supply>
Description
The indicated supply is not compatible with this printer.
10.00.35: (event code) Black toner cartridge
10.23.35: (event code) Fuser kit
Recommended action
Replace the supply with one that is designed for this printer.
Incompatible supplies
Description
Print cartridges or other supply items are installed that were not designed for this printer. The printer cannot
print with these supplies installed.
Event codes are supply specific.
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to identify the incompatible supplies.
Replace the supplies with those that are designed for this printer.
Initializing
Description
The printer is starting.
Recommended action
Install fuser unit
Description
10.23.15: (event code) Fuser Kit

The fuser has been removed or installed incorrectly.
Recommended action
WARNING! The fuser can be hot while the printer is in use. Turn the printer off, and then wait for the fuser to
cool before handling it.
1. Remove the output bin or stapler/stacker.
2. Remove the fuser entrance guide.
3. Remove the fuser then reinstall it.
4. IF message remains, replace the fuser.
Replace or reinstall the print cartridge correctly to continue printing.
Install Supplies
Description
More than one supply is missing or is installed incorrectly.
10.00.15 (event code): Black print cartridge
10.23.15 (event code): Fuser kit
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to identify which supplies need to be replaced.
Touch the OK button a second time for more information about the specific supply.
Insert the supply item or make sure the installed supply item is fully seated.
Internal disk device failure To clear touch OK
Description
82.0X.YY (event code)
The internal disk failed.
Recommended action
1. Touch the OK button to clear the error.
2. If the error persists, turn off the printer, and then remove and reinstall the hard drive.
3. Turn on the printer.
4. If the error persists, replace the internal hard drive.
Internal disk file operation failed
Description
A PJL system command attempted to perform an invalid operation, such as downloading a file to a
nonexistent directory.

Recommended action
Touch the OK button to clear the error.
Internal disk file system is full
Description
A PJL system command attempted to write data to the internal disk, but failed because the disk is full.
Recommended action
Internal disk is write protected
Description
The internal disk is write protected and no new files can be written to it.
Recommended action
Internal disk not found
Description
The internal disk was not found at start up.
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, and then on.
Internal disk not functional
Description
82.0X.YY (event code)
The internal hard drive is not functioning properly.
Recommended action
1. Turn off the printer, and then remove and reinstall the hard drive.
2. Turn on the printer.
3. If the error persists, replace the internal hard drive.
Internal disk not initialized
Description
The file system on the internal disk must be initialized before it can be used.
Recommended action
Initialize the file system on the internal disk.

Internal disk spinning up
Description
The internal disk device is spinning up its platter. Jobs that require disk access must wait.
Recommended action
Load Tray <X>: [Type], [Size] To use another tray, press OK
Description
This message displays when the indicated tray is selected, but is not loaded, and other paper trays are
available for use.
It also displays when the tray is configured for a different paper type or size than the print job requires.
Recommended action
1. Load the correct paper in the tray.
2. If prompted, confirm the size and type of paper loaded.
3. Otherwise, press the OK button to select another tray.
4. If error persists, use the cassette paper present sensor test in the Tray/bin manual sensor test to verify
that the sensor is functioning correctly.
5. Make sure that the sensor flag on the paper presence sensor is not damaged and moves freely.
6. Reconnect the corresponding connector.
Printer cassette: connectors (J22) on the cassette media feed sensor and the connector (J121) on
the DC controller PCA.
1 X 500-sheet paper feeder cassette: interconnect (J2042 and J2042) on the paper feeder cassette
media feed sensor and the connector (J1904) on the paper feeder controller PCA.
Loading program <XX>
Description
Programs and fonts can be stored on the printers file system and are loaded into RAM when the printer is
turned on. The number <XX> specifies a sequence number indicating the current program being loaded.
Recommended action
NOTE: Do not turn the printer off.
Manually feed output stack Then touch "OK" to print second side
Description
The first side of a manual duplex job printed and the printer is waiting for the user to insert the output stack
to complete the second side. For the normal Manually Feed message, printing continues automatically when

the paper is reinserted. With this message, printing stops until the user touches the OK button, which allows
time for straightening the output stack.
Recommended action
1. Maintaining the same orientation, remove the pages from the output bin.
2. Flip the document printed side up.
3. Load the document in Tray 1.
4. Touch the OK button to print the second side of the job.
Manually feed: <Type><Size> To use another tray, press OK
Description
This message displays when manual feed is selected, Tray 1 is loaded, and other trays are available.
Recommended action
1. Load tray with the requested paper.
2. If paper is already in tray, press the Help button to exit the message, and then press the OK button to
print.
3. To use another tray, clear paper from Tray 1, press the Help button to exit the message, and then press
the OK button.
Moving solenoid and motor
Description
The solenoid and a motor are moving as part of a component test.
Recommended action
To exit, press the Stop button .
Moving solenoid To exit press
Description
The solenoid is moving as part of a component test.
Recommended action
To exit, press the Stop button
No job to cancel
Description
The user pressed the Stop button , but the printer is not actively processing any jobs.

Recommended action
Non HP Supply Installed
Description
A non-HP supply is detected.
This message is displayed for about 6 seconds when a new non HP supply is installed.
The printer does not provide supply status messages for non-HP supplies.
Recommended action
Press OK to continue.
If you believe you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Output Bin Full
Description
The Output Bin Full message displays when the output bin is full and paper must be removed before printing
can continue.
Recommended action
If this message appears even though the output bin is not full.
1. Make sure that the output bin sensor flag is not damaged and can move freely. If the flag is damaged,
replace the flag.
2. Use the output bin full sensor (PS10) test in the Manual sensor test to test the sensor. If it does not
respond, replace the replace the delivery assembly.
Duplex Printer RM2-0016-000CN
Simplex Printer RM2-0092-000CN
Paused. Press to Resume
Description
This message displays when the printer is paused and shows the job queue. The printer is paused, and there
are no error messages pending at the display. The I/O continues receiving data until memory is full.
Recommended action
Press the Stop button
Performing Paper Path Test
Description
The printer is performing a paper-path test.

Recommended action
Please wait...
Description
The printer is in the process of clearing data.
Recommended action
Printing Configuration
Description
The printer is printing the Configuration page.
Recommended action
Printing Demo Page
Description
The demo page is being generated. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page is complete.
Recommended action
Printing engine test
Description
The printer is printing an engine Test page.
Recommended action
Printing Event Log
Description
The printer is printing the Event Log page.
Recommended action
Printing File Directory
Description
The printer is printing the File Directory pages.

Recommended action
Printing Font List
Description
The printer is printing the Font List pages.
Recommended action
Printing Help Page
Description
The printer is printing the Help page.
Recommended action
Printing Menu Map
Description
The printer is printing the Menu Map pages.
Recommended action
Printing stopped To continue, touch OK
Description
The printer displays this message when a print/stop test is run and the time expires.
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to continue.
Printing Supplies Status Page
Description
The printer is printing the Supplies Status page.
Recommended action
Printing Usage Page
Description
The printer is printing the Usage page.

Recommended action
Processing
Description
The printer is currently processing a job, but is not yet picking pages. When paper motion begins, this
message is replaced by a message that indicates the tray the job is using.
Recommended action
Processing duplex job....Do not grab paper until job completes
Description
The printer is processing a duplexed job.
Paper temporarily comes into the output bin while printing a duplex job.
CAUTION: Do not grab paper as it temporarily comes into the output bin. The message disappears when the
job is finished.
Recommended action
Processing job from tray <X>...Do not grab paper until job completes
Description
The printer is processing a job from the tray indicated.
Recommended action
Processing...copy <X> of <Y>
Description
The printer is currently processing or printing collated copies. The message indicates that copy number <X> of
total copies <Y> is currently being processed.
Recommended action
RAM disk device failure To clear touch OK
Description
The specified device failed.
Recommended action

RAM disk file operation failed To clear touch OK
Description
A PJL command was received that attempted to perform an invalid operation, such as downloading a file to a
Recommended action
RAM disk file system is full To clear touch OK
Description
The hard disk is full.
Recommended action
RAM disk is write protected To clear touch OK
Description
The RAM device is write protected and no new files can be written to it.
Recommended action
RAM disk not initialized
Description
The file system on the RAM disk must be initialized before it can be used.
Recommended action
Initialize the file system on the RAM disk.
Ready
Description
The printer is online and ready for data. No status or printer attendance messages are pending at the display.
Recommended action
Ready <IP Address>
Description
The printer is online and ready for data. No status or printer attendance messages are pending at the display.
The printer IP address displays.
Recommended action

Receiving Upgrade
Description
The printer is receiving a firmware upgrade.
Recommended action
Do not turn the printer off until it reaches the Ready state.
Remove print cartridge
Description
The printer is testing the print-cartridge motor.
Recommended action
To perform the test, remove the print cartridge from the printer.
To cancel, press the Stop button.
Remove USB accessory
Description
This message displays when an unsupported USB device is inserted into a host USB port on the printer.
Recommended action
Remove the unsupported USB device.
Replace <Supply>
Description
This alert displays only if the printer is configured to stop when a supply reaches the very low threshold. The
printer indicates when a supply level is at its estimated end of life. The actual life remaining might be different
than estimated.
The supply does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
HP recommends that the customer have a replacement supply available to install when print quality is no
longer acceptable.
The printer can be configured to stop when the supply level is very low. The supply might still be able to
produce acceptable print quality.
NOTE: When an HP supply has reached its approximated end of life, the HP Premium Protection Warranty on
that supply ends.
10.00.70 : (event code) Black toner cartridge
10.23.70 (event code) Fuser Kit
Recommended action
Replace the specified supply.
Or, configure the printer to continue printing using the Manage Supplies menu on the printer control panel.

Replace Supplies
Description
This alert displays only if the printer is configured to stop when a supply reaches the very low threshold. The
printer indicates when a supply level is at its estimated end of life. The actual life remaining might be different
than estimated.
The supply does not need to be replaced now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable.
HP recommends that the customer have a replacement supply available to install when print quality is no
longer acceptable.
The printer can be configured to stop when the supply level is very low. The supply might still be able to
produce acceptable print quality.
NOTE: When an HP supply has reached its approximated end of life, the HP Premium Protection Warranty on
that supply ends.
10.00.70 : (event code) Black toner cartridge
10.23.70 (event code) Fuser Kit
Recommended action
Replace the specified supply.
Or, configure the printer to continue printing using the Manage Supplies menu on the printer control panel.
Resend external accessory firmware
Description
An external accessory requires a firmware upgrade. Printing can continue, but jams might occur if the job uses
the external accessory.
Recommended action
Perform a firmware upgrade.
Resend Upgrade
Description
A firmware upgrade did not complete successfully.
Recommended action
Upgrade the firmware again.
Restore Factory Settings
Description
The printer is restoring factory settings.
Recommended action

RFU Load Error Send full RFU on <X> Port
Description
The printer displays this message before the firmware is loaded at initialization when an error has occurred
during a firmware upgrade.
Recommended action
Resend the firmware upgrade.
ROM disk device failed To clear touch OK
Description
Recommended action
ROM disk file operation failed To clear touch OK
Description
A PJL command was received that attempted to perform an invalid operation, such as downloading a file to a
Recommended action
ROM disk file system is full To clear touch OK
Description
The hard disk is full.
Recommended action
ROM disk is write protected To clear touch OK
Description
The ROM device is write protected and no new files can be written to it.
Recommended action
ROM disk not initialized To clear touch OK
Description
The file system on the ROM disk must be initialized before it can be used.
Recommended action
Initialize the file system on the ROM disk.

Rotating Motor
Description
This message displays during the execution of a component test and the component that is moving is a single
motor.
Recommended action
Sanitizing disk <X> complete Do Not power off
Description
The hard disk is being cleaned.
Recommended action
Contact the network administrator.
Size mismatch in Tray <X>
Description
The paper in the listed tray does not match the size specified for that tray.
Recommended action
1. Load the correct paper.
2. Make sure that the paper is positioned correctly.
3. Close the tray, and then make sure that the control panel lists the correct size and type for the specified
tray.
4. If necessary, use the control panel menus to reconfigure the size and type settings for the specified tray.
5. If this message appears even though the correct size paper is loaded in the correct paper tray perform
the following.
Use the Tray size switch test in the Tray/Bin manual sensor test to test the switch. If it does not
respond, replace the lifter drive assembly.
Reconnect tray connectors on the media size switch, and then reconnect connector on the DC
controller to tray.
If the error persists, replace the lifter drive assembly.
Sleep mode on
Description
The printer is in sleep mode. Pressing a control panel button, receiving of a print job, or an error condition
clears this message.
Recommended action

Supplies low
Description
Multiple supplies on the printer have reached the user defined low threshold.
Recommended action
Replace the supply when print quality is no longer acceptable.
Supply Memory Warning
Description
The printer cannot read or write to the e-label or the e-label is missing.
Recommended action
The unit has corrupt data
Description
Data corruption has occurred in the firmware volume.
98.00.01: Corrupt data in the firmware volume
98.00.02: Corrupt data in the solutions volume
98.00.03: Corrupt data in the configuration volume
98.00.04: Corrupt data in the job data volume
Recommended action
For 98.00.01, 98.00.02, and 98.00.03, perform the following steps:
For 98.00.04, perform the following steps:
2. Execute the file erase function.
Too many jobs in queue
Description
This message displays when the user selects a USB file to print, and 100 files are already in the print queue.
Recommended action
To select another file, touch the OK button.

Tray <X> [type] [size]
Description
The paper in the specified tray is detected as the specified size and type.
The custom switch was not changed.
Recommended action
If the paper is a custom size or type, change the custom-size switch on the tray as necessary.
Tray <X> empty: [Type], [Size]
Description
The specified tray is empty and the current job does not need this tray to print.
X = 1: Tray 1
X = 2: Tray 2
X = 3: Tray 3
X = 4: Tray 4
X = 5: Tray 5
Recommended action
Refill the tray at a convenient time.
NOTE: This could be a false message. If the tray is loaded without removing the shipping lock, the printer
does not sense that the paper is loaded. Remove the shipping lock, and then load the tray.
Tray <X> lifting
Description
The printer is in the process of lifting paper in the indicated tray.
X = 2: Tray 2
X = 3: Tray 3
X = 4: Tray 4
X = 5: Tray 5
Recommended action
Tray <X> open
Description
The specified tray is open or not closed completely.

X = 2: Tray 2
X = 3: Tray 3
X = 4: Tray 4
X = 5: Tray 5
Recommended action
1. Close the tray.
2. If this message displays after the lifter drive assembly was removed or replaced, make sure that the
connector of the assembly is connected correctly and fully seated.
3. If the error persists, use the Media size switches (SW102, SW2, SW3) test in the Tray/Bin manual sensor
test to test the switches. If they do not respond, replace associated the lifter drive assembly.
4. If the switches do not respond, replace the associated lifter drive assembly.
Tray 2 RM2-0010000CN
External 550 Sheet feeder RM2-5149000CN
Tray <X> overfilled
Description
The tray is filled above the stack-height mark.
X = 2: Tray 2
X = 3: Tray 3
X = 4: Tray 4
X = 5: Tray 5
The overfilled condition is sensed by the stack surface sensor when the tray is first closed. If the stack surface
sensor does not move down (because the tray is too full), the overfilled message will be displayed and the
tray will not be available for printing.
Recommended action
1. Open the tray and remove paper until the tray filled indicators can be seen.
2. Close the tray.
3. If the issue persists after removing paper from the tray, replace Paper Pickup Assembly.
NOTE: Before replacing the Paper Pickup Assembly perform the following steps.
a. Perform a tray bin sensor test for the paper stack sensor of the tray in question.
(Example) Perform a manual sensor test for SR12 tray 2 paper surface sensor.
This test requires the activation of the tray closed lever which releases the sensor arms for the
paper surface sensors.
b. Verify that all connections from the DC Controller to the Paper pickup assembly and Lifting drive
assembly are fully seated and connected. A loose or missing connection can cause this error.

c. If this message appears after lifter drive assembly was removed or replaced, make sure that the
connector on the assembly is correctly connected and fully seated.
d. If the error persists, replace the paper pickup assembly.
Tray 2 RM2-0008000CN
External 550 Sheet feeder RM2-5154000CN
Type mismatch Tray <X>
Description
The specified tray contains a paper type that does not match the configured type.
Recommended action
The specified tray will not be used until this condition is addressed. Printing can continue from other trays.
1. Load the correct paper in the specified tray.
2. On the printer control, make sure that the type loaded in the tray matches the specified setting for the
tray.
Unsupported drive installed To continue, touch OK
Description
A non-supported hard drive has been installed. The drive is unusable by this printer.
Recommended action
2. Remove the hard drive.
Unsupported supply in use OR Unsupported supply installed To continue, touch OK
Description
The printer has one or more HP genuine supplies, designed for a different printer, in use.
10.00.41 (event code): Black print cartridge
Recommended action
Install the correct supplies for this printer. See the parts chapter in the service manual for supply part
numbers.
Unsupported tray configuration
Description
The printer has too many optional trays installed.
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, remove the unsupported trays, and then turn the printer on.

Unsupported USB accessory detected Remove USB accessory
Description
A non-supported USB accessory has been connected.
Recommended action
Turn the printer off, remove the USB accessory, and then turn the printer on.
USB accessory not functional
Description
A parameter in the USB accessory is not functioning correctly.
Recommended action
2. Remove the USB accessory.
3. Insert a replacement USB accessory.
USB hubs are not fully supported Some operations may not work properly
Description
Some USB hubs require more power than the printer has available.
Recommended action
Remove the USB hub.
USB is write protected To clear touch OK
Description
The USB device is write protected and no new files can be written to it.
Recommended action
USB needs too much power
Description
Power requirements for the USB device attached to the printer are beyond supported limits.
Recommended action
1. Remove the USB device.
3. Try a similar accessory that has its own power supply or requires less power.

USB needs too much power Remove USB and Then Turn Off then On
Description
A USB accessory is drawing too much electrical current. Printing cannot continue.
Recommended action
2. Remove the USB accessory.
4. Try a similar USB accessory that has its own power supply or requires less power.
USB not initialized
Description
The file system on the USB device must be initialized before it can be used.
Recommended action
Use the HP Embedded Web Server or HP Web Jetadmin to initialize the USB device.
USB storage accessory removed Clearing any associated data
Description
This message displays for about 6 seconds after a USB device is removed.
Recommended action
USB storage device failure To clear touch OK
Description
Recommended action
Touch the OK button to clear this error.
USB storage file operation failed To clear touch OK
Description
A PJL file system command was received that attempted to perform an invalid operation, such as
downloading a file to a nonexistent directory.
Recommended action

USB storage file system is full To clear touch OK
Description
The file system on the installed USB device is full.
Recommended action
Used supply installed To continue, touch OK OR Used supply in use Description
Description
The toner cartridges or supplies has been previously used.
Recommended action
If you believe you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Verifying, Please Wait
Description
This message displays when the printer is retrieving a print job from device memory, but can cause the printer
control panel to lock up.
The user enter the Retrieve from Device Memory menu to print a job. After selecting the desired print jobs,
Verifying, Please Wait displays on the control panel. The status bar will move for a moment, and then lock
up. Typically, if the user waits a few minutes, the error will clear and the job will print.
In rare cases, the message will lock up permanently and force the user to power cycle the printer.
The event log might show the following errors as a result of power cycling the printer during lockup:
48.05.05
98.03.11
Recommended action
Turn the printer off and then on again.
Make sure the firmware is the latest revision.
Waiting for Tray <X> to lift
Description
The specified tray is in the process of lifting paper to the top of the tray (so it can feed correctly).
Recommended action

Tools for troubleshooting: Event log messages
See the control-panel message and event-log entries section of the printer troubleshooting manual for
event-log entry descriptions and solutions. The event log shows the last 50 events in descending order.
Figure 2-85 Sample event log
1 HP Color LaserJet M552
3 4 5 6 7 8
2
Table 2-38 Sample event log page
1 Printer information 5 Event log code
2 Event number 6 Firmware version number
3 Date and time 7 Description of personality
4 Engine cycles 8 Consecutive Repeats

Print or view an event log
NOTE: The event log in using the Administration menu shows only a subset of events. For a complete event
log, use the Service menu.
Print the event log from the Administration menu (touchscreen control panel)
Troubleshooting
Event Log
Print the event log from the Administration menu (LCD control panel)
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Troubleshooting, and then press the OK button to select it.
3. With Print Event Log highlighted, press the OK button to print the page.
Print the event log from the Service menu (touchscreen control panel)
04055314
04055214
Print the event log from the Service menu (LCD control panel)
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Service, and then press the OK button to select it.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Service Access Code, and then press the OK button to select it.
NOTE: After entering the PIN, press the OK button.
04055315
04055215
5. With Print Event Log highlighted, press the OK button to print the page.

Clear the event log
Clear the event log from a touchscreen control panel
04055315
04055215
5. Select the Clear Event Log item, and then touch the OK button.
Clear the event log from a LCD control panel
04055315
04055215
5. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Clear Event Log, and then press the OK button.

Solve image-quality problems
Improve print quality
Improve print quality

Use the information in this section to diagnose and solve image-quality problems.
NOTE: Often print-quality problems can be resolved easily by making sure that the printer is well-
maintained, using paper that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page.
Color band test

The color-band test page shows bands of colors that can indicate whether the printer is producing colors
correctly.
Access the color band test from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Print Quality Pages
Color Band Test
3. Touch the Print Test page button, and then touch the Print button to print the pages.
Access the color band test from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Troubleshooting, and then press the OK button to select it.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Quality Pages, and then press the OK button to select it.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Color Band Test, and then press the OK button to select it.

Repetitive image defect ruler
When troubleshooting the source of some print image defects, one solution is to identify if it is a repetitive
defect (does the print quality defect appear multiple times on the printed page?). If this is the case, use a ruler
to measure occurrences of repetitive image defects to help solve image-quality problems. For more
information, see Use a ruler to measure between repetitive defects on page 320.
Place the ruler next to the first occurrence of the defect on the page. Find the distance between identical
defects and use the table below to identify the component that is causing the defect.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or oils to clean rollers. Instead, rub the roller with lint-free paper. If dirt is
difficult to remove, rub the roller with lint-free paper that has been dampened with water.
NOTE: Defects on the tray pickup rollers or the Tray 1 pickup roller do not cause a repetitive defect. Defects
on these rollers cause a defect to appear only on the leading edge of the image.
TIP: To make a printer specific repetitive defect ruler, use a metric ruler to transfer the measurements in
Table 2-39 Repetitive defects on page 319 to a transparency or the edge of a piece of paperclearly label
each ruler mark with the associated defective assembly.
Table 2-39 Repetitive defects
Assembly Distance between defects
Primary charging roller1 27 mm (1.06 in)
Developer roller11 32 mm (1.26 in)
Registration roller 42 mm (1.65 in)
Secondary transfer roller 50 mm (1.97 in)
Fuser film2 58 mm (2.28 in)
Pressure roller2 69 mm (2.83 in)
Photosensitive drum1 75 mm (2.95 in)

1 The primary charging roller, photosensitive drum and developer roller cannot be cleaned. If any of these rollers are indicated, replace
the toner cartridge.
2 The primary fuser sleeve unit or pressure roller cannot be cleaned because they are internal assemblies in the fuser. If one of these
assemblies is causing the defect, replace the fuser.
ENWW Solve image-quality problems 319

Use a ruler to measure between repetitive defects
1. Identify a repetitive defect on the page.
The example pages below show the following types of repetitive defects.
NOTE: These are examples only, other types of repetitive defects might appear on a page.
Lines (callout 1)
Smudges (callout 2)
Dots or spots (callout 3)
Figure 2-86 Examples of repetitive defects
1 2

2. Position a metric ruler on the page with the zero ruler mark at one occurrence of the defect (callout 1).
Figure 2-87 Place the ruler on the page
3. Locate the next occurrence of the defect (callout 1).
Figure 2-88 Locate the next repetitive defect

4. Measure the distance (in millimeters) between the two occurrences (callout 1), and then use Table 2-39
Repetitive defects on page 319 to determine the defective assembly.
TIP: Always measure from and to the same point on the defects. For example, if the ruler is zeroed
at the top edge of a defect, measure to the top edge of the next occurrence of that defect.
Figure 2-89 Determine the defective assembly

Print-quality troubleshooting pages
Use the print-quality-troubleshooting pages to help diagnose and solve color print-quality problems.
NOTE: To get further assistance in print quality troubleshooting, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM552,

www.hp.com/support/colorljM553 and select PQ Troubleshooting Tools.
Troubleshooting
Print Quality Pages
Print PQ Troubleshooting Page
3. Touch the Print button. The printer prints several print-quality troubleshooting pages.
Print the print-quality troubleshooting pages from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Quality Pages, and then press the OK button to print the
page.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print PQ Troubleshooting Page, and then press the OK button
to print the page.
Follow the instructions on the print-quality troubleshooting procedure page.
NOTE: The printer returns to the Ready state after printing the print-quality-troubleshooting pages. Follow
the instructions on the pages that print out.

Figure 2-90 Print-quality troubleshooting procedure
Print Quality Troubleshooting Procedure

Page 1
Figure 2-91 Yellow print-quality troubleshooting page
Yellow
Green

Figure 2-92 Yellow comparison page
Green
Yellow
Yellow cannot be easily seen unless combined with cyan, so half of each page is yellow and the other half is an
amplified version of yellow print problems (green half). Compare the yellow on page one with the
corresponding green on page two for defects. Also check the cyan page for defects.

Figure 2-93 Black print-quality troubleshooting page
1. Grids The grids are in inches and millimeters. They are labeled with
letters and numbers so that defects can be described by position
and by distance between repeats.
2. Color plane registration (CPR) bars After printing, the box with no extra color in each area on each
page shows how far off the CPR of that color is. Each page has two
process direction areas and three scan direction areas that are
labeled x and y and 111. The page should be fed by the long
edge. Each square from the center equals 42 microns.
3. Color ramp patches Used to detect offset for the OPC or developer in the image drum
or offset in the fuser.
NOTE: To get further assistance in print quality troubleshooting, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM552,

www.hp.com/support/colorljM553 and select PQ Troubleshooting Tools.

Print-quality assessment page
Use the diagnostics page to evaluate problems with color plane registration, EP parameters, and print quality.
Print a print-quality assessment page from a touchscreen control panel
Troubleshooting
Print Quality Pages
Diagnostics Page
3. Touch the Print button.
Print a print-quality assessment page from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Quality Pages, and then press the OK button to print the
page.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Diagnostics Page, and then press the OK button to print the
page.

Diagnostics Page
Page 1
1 3
5 6
7 8
4 4
1 Calibration information
2 Parameters
3 Color density
4 Color plane registration
5 Primary colors
6 Secondary colors
7 Temperature values (21A)
8 Humidity values (21B)
Print from a different software program

Try printing from a different software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the original
software program.

Check the paper-type setting for the print job
Check the paper type setting when printing from a software program and the printed pages have smears,
fuzzy or dark print, curled paper, scattered dots of toner, loose toner, or small areas of missing toner.
Check the paper type setting (Windows)
1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. From the Paper Type drop-down list, click the More... option.
5. Expand the list of Type is: options.
6. Expand the category of paper types that best describes your paper.
7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and click the OK button.
8. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK
button to print the job.
Check the paper type setting (Mac OS X)
1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. In the Printer menu, select the printer.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list, and then
click the Finishing menu.
4. Select a type from the Media Type drop-down list.
5. Click the Print button.
Check toner-cartridge status
Print the supplies status page from a touchscreen control panel
Reports
3. Touch Supplies Status Page, and then press the Print button to print the page.
Print the supplies status page from a LCD control panel

Reports
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Supplies Status, and then press the OK button to select it.
4. Use the up arrow button to scroll to Print, and then press the OK button to print the page.
Check the supplies status page for the following information:
Estimated percentage of cartridge or cartridges life remaining
Approximate pages remaining
Part number or numbers for HP toner cartridge or cartridges
Number of pages printed
Clean the printer

During the printing process paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and can cause
print-quality issues such as toner specks or spatter, smears, streaks, lines, or repeating marks.
the page.
Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges

1. Remove the toner cartridge or cartridges from the printer, and verify that the sealing tape has been
removed.
2. Check the memory chip for damage.
3. Examine the surface of the imaging drum on the cartridge.

CAUTION: Do not touch the roller (imaging drum). Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-
quality problems.
4. If you see any scratches, fingerprints, or other damage on an imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge
or cartridges.
5. If the imaging drum does not appear to be damaged, rock the toner cartridge or cartridges gently
several times and reinstall it. Print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved.
Check paper and the printing environment
Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications

Always use a paper type and weight that this printer supports.
Use paper that is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles,
voids, staples, and curled or bent edges.
Use paper that has not been previously printed on.
Use paper that does not contain metallic material, such as glitter.
Use paper that is designed for use in laser printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in
Inkjet printers.
Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality
Step two: Check the environment
The environment can directly affect print quality and is a common cause for print-quality or paper-feeding
issues. Try the following solutions:
Move the printer away from drafty locations, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents.
Make sure the printer is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of printer specifications.
Do not place the printer in a confined space, such as a cabinet.
Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the printer. The printer requires good air flow on all sides,
including the top.
Protect the printer from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue
inside the printer.
Calibrate the printer

Calibration is a printer function that optimizes print quality. If you experience any image-quality problems,
calibrate the printer.
Calibrate the printer from a touchscreen control panel

3. Touch Full Calibrate or Quick Calibrate to start the calibration process.
4. Wait while the printer calibrates, and then try printing again.
Calibrate the printer from a LCD control panel
3. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to Full Calibrate or Quick Calibrate, and then press
the OK button to start the calibration process.
4. Wait while the printer calibrates, and then try printing again.
Use manual print modes

Try the following manual print modes to see if they solve the image-quality problems.
NOTE: Tray 1 and Tray 2 are optimal for paper pickup when using special paper or media other than 20lb
plain paper. For Tray 1 and Tray 2 the printer increases the number of attempts to pick up a page, which
increases the reliability of successfully picking the page from the tray and decreases the possibility of a mis-
pick jam.
other than Tray 1 and Tray 2, or for print jobs that require media other than 20lb plain paper.
Select a manual print mode from a touch screen control panel
General Settings
Print Quality
Adjust Paper Types or Optimize
3. Select a paper type, and then select the mode to adjust.
4. Select a value for the mode, and then touch the Save button.
Select a manual print mode from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to General Settings, and then press the OK button.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Quality, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Adjust Paper Types or Optimize, and then press the OK button.

Table 2-40 Print modes under the Adjust Paper Types submenu
Print Mode
Plain
HP EcoSMART Lite
HP Matte 105g
HP Matte 120g
HP Matte 150g
HP Matte 200g
HP Soft Glossy 120g
HP Soft Glossy 150g
HP Soft Glossy 200g
Light 60-74g
HP Mid-Weight 90-110g
Heavy 111-130g
Extra Heavy 131-175g
Cardstock 176-220g
Mid-Wt Glossy 96-110g
Hvy Glossy 111-130g
XHvyGlossy 131-175g
Card Glossy 176-220g
Color Transparency
Labels
Letter Head
Envelope
Preprinted
Prepunched
Colored
Bond
Recycled
Rough
Opaque Film
Restore Modes
Table 2-41 Print modes under the Optimize submenu
Normal Paper Set to Smooth when printing on smooth paper of normal weight.

Table 2-41 Print modes under the Optimize submenu (continued)
Heavy Paper Set to Smooth when printing on smooth, heavy media types.
Envelope Control Set to Reduced Temp if envelopes are sticking due to moisture in
the envelop adhesive.
Tray 1 Set the mode to Alternate if marks appear on the back side of the
paper when printing from Tray 1. This sets the printer to initiate a
clean sequence every time a job finishes when the printer is set
for Any Size and Any Type for Tray 1.
Background Set to Alternate 1 when a background occurs all over the page.
Uniformity Control Set to Alternate 1 to improve uniformity on any paper type.
Tracking Control Improves color stability by adjusting the bias voltage. Make sure
this mode is set to On.
Registration Set to Alternate when color misregistration occurs.
Transfer control Set to Alternate 1 to reduce primary transfer bias and to resolve
low density or blotchy images.
Restore Optimize Use Restore Optimize to reset the menu defaults.

Image defects table
The following examples depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer short-edge first. These
examples illustrate problems that would affect all the printed pages, whether they are printed in color or in
black only.
Table 2-42 Image defects table
Problem Sample Cause Solution
Print is light or faded on entire Poor contacts exist on the ITB Clean the grounding contacts. If the
page. unit and the printer grounding problem remains after cleaning, check
unit. the contacts for damage. Replace any
deformed or damaged parts.
Poor secondary transfer Clean the contacts. If the problem

contacts exist on the secondary remains after cleaning, check the
transfer roller and the ITB. contacts for damage. Replace any
deformed or damaged parts.
Print is light or faded in a Poor primary transfer bias (T1) Clean the contacts of the color that
particular color. contacts on the ITB unit and produces the light print. If the problem
printer. remains after cleaning, check the
contacts for damage. Replace any
Poor primary charging bias deformed or damaged parts.
contacts with the toner
cartridge and printer.
Poor developing bias contacts

with the toner cartridge and
printer.
Defective registration density Replace the registration density

sensor. sensor.
Print is too dark. Defective registration density Replace the registration density
sensor. sensor.

Table 2-42 Image defects table (continued)
Page is blank. The high-voltage power-supply Replace the high-voltage power

D is defective (no developing supply D.
bias output).
The page is solid black or a solid Poor contact exists in the Clean each contact of the color that
color. primary charging bias or produces the all black or solid color. If
developing bias contacts the problem remains after cleaning,
between the toner cartridge and check the contacts for damage.
the printer. Replace any deformed or damaged
parts. Replace the affected toner
cartridge.
White spots appear in the image. The static eliminator is dirty. Clean the static eliminator.
The primary transfer roller is Replace the ITB.

deformed or has deteriorated
The secondary transfer roller is Replace the secondary transfer roller

deformed or has deteriorated. assembly.

The back of the page is dirty. The secondary transfer roller is Replace the secondary transfer roller.
dirty.
The fuser inlet guide or Clean the dirty parts. If the dirt does
separation guide is dirty. not come off, replace the guide.
The pressure roller is dirty. Run the cleaning page several times. If
the issue persists, replace the fuser.
Vertical streaks or bands appear Scratches are present on the Replace the toner cartridge of the
on the page. circumference of the developing color that matches the defect.
cylinder or photosensitive
drum.
Scratches are present on the Replace the fuser.

circumference of the fuser
roller.
Scratches are present on the Replace the ITB.

circumference of the ITB.
The ITB drive roller is deformed

or has deteriorated.
The ITB cleaning mechanism is

malfunctioning.
Vertical white lines appear in a An unknown substance has Remove any unknown substances.
particular color. adhered to the laser beam
window.
Scratches are present on the Replace the affected toner cartridge.

circumference of the developing
roller or photosensitive drum.
The laser/scanner-unit mirror is Replace the laser/scanner assembly.

dirty.

Vertical white lines appear in all Horizontal scratches on the Replace the fuser.
colors. fuser roller.

Horizontal lines appear on the Repetitive horizontal lines Use the repetitive defects ruler to
page. appear. identify the dirty roller. Clean the
roller. If the roller cannot be cleaned,
replace the fuser.
Horizontal scratches are Replace the toner cartridge of the

present on the photosensitive color that matches the defect.
drum.
Horizontal scratches are Replace the fuser.

present on the fuser roller.
A horizontal white line displays on Repetitive horizontal white lines Use the repetitive defects ruler to
the page. appear. identify the dirty roller. Clean the
roller. If the roller cannot be cleaned,
replace the roller.
Horizontal scratches are Replace the toner cartridge of the

present on the photosensitive color that matches the defect.
drum.


Image in a particular color does Poor contact exists in the Clean each contact of the color that
not print in the correct color. primary charging bias or produces the missing color. If the
developing bias contacts problem remains after cleaning, check
between the toner cartridge and the contacts for damage. Replace any
the printer. deformed or damaged parts.
The toner cartridge (primary Replace the toner cartridge of the

charging roller, developing color that matches the defect.
roller, or photosensitive drum) is
defective.
The high-voltage power-supply Replace the high-voltage power

D is defective (no primary supply D.
charging bias or developing bias
output).
The laser/scanner unit is Replace the laser/scanner assembly.

defective.
Dropouts appear. The secondary transfer roller is Replace the secondary-transfer-roller.

deformed or has deteriorated.
The primary charging roller, Replace the toner cartridge of the

developing roller, or color that matches the defect.
photosensitive drum is
deformed or has deteriorated.
The fuser roller is deformed or Replace the fuser.

has deteriorated.
The high-voltage power-supply Replace the high-voltage power-

T is defective (no transfer bias supply T.
output).
The toner is not fully fused to the The fuser roller or pressure Replace the fuser.
paper. roller is scarred or deformed.
The fuser control circuit is Replace the fuser-power supply (FPS).

defective.
The thermistor is defective. Replace the fuser.
The fuser heater is defective.

Some color is misregistered. The printer is incorrectly Calibrate the printer.

calibrated.
The ITB unit is defective. If the ITB does not rotate smoothly or
a cleaning malfunction occurs (ITB is
dirty), replace the ITB.
The drive gear of the drum Check each drive gear between the ITB
motor (ITB drive motor) is worn drive roller and the ITB motor. If the
or chipped. gear is worn or chipped, replace the
main drive assembly.
The registration density sensor Open and close the front door several
is defective. times to clean the registration density
sensor. If the problem persists,
replace the registration density
sensor.

defective.
The toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge of the

affected color.
Toner smears appear on the paper. The printer has residual paper. Remove the residual paper.
The fuser inlet guide is dirty. Clean the fuser inlet guide.
Poor grounding contact exists in Replace the toner cartridge of the

the toner cartridge. color that matches the defect.
The printed page contains The printer is experiencing page See the Text or graphics are skewed
malformed characters. skew. on the printed page row in this table.

defective.

Text or graphics are skewed on the The registration shutter spring Check the spring and place it in the
printed page. is unhooked. correct position.
The registration shutter spring Replace the secondary transfer

is deformed. assembly.
The printed page contains wrinkles The roller or paper feed guide is Clean any dirty components.
or creases. dirty.
A feed roller is deformed or has Replace any deformed or deteriorated

deteriorated. rollers.
The paper feed guide is Replace the paper-feed-guide unit.

damaged.
The front of the page is dirty. The photosensitive drum is Replace the toner cartridge of the
dirty. color that matches the defect.
The fuser roller or pressure Execute a fuser roller clean mode

roller is dirty. procedure. If the dirt does not come
off, replace the fuser.
NOTE: Cleaning the fuser with HP

tough paper provides better results
than with plain paper. The cleaning
process might need to be executed
several times to remove all
contaminants on the fuser.
Repetitive horizontal lines appear. See repetitive image defect table.

Clean the indicated roller. If the
contaminant does not come off,
replace appropriate roller or assembly.

Vertical density variations appear The surface of the Replace the toner cartridge associated
in a particular color. photosensitive drum has with the defect.
deteriorated.
The laser/scanner is defective. Replace the laser/scanner assembly
Repetitive white spots appear in Repetitive white spots appear in See the repetitive image defect table.
the image. the image. Clean the indicated roller. If the
contaminant does not come off,
replace appropriate roller or assembly.
The secondary transfer roller is Replace the secondary transfer roller

deformed or has deteriorated. assembly.
An unknown substance has Replace the toner cartridge associated

adhered to the primary charging with the defect.
roller or photosensitive drum.
The ITB is dirty. Print approximately 20 pages with a

solid colored image.
The ITB is damaged. Replace the ITB.

Clean the printer
NOTE: To clean the printer exterior, use a soft, water-moistened cloth.
Clean the paper path
Clean the Tray 1 rollers
Clean the Tray 2-X rollers
Clean the paper path

Over time, particles of toner and paper accumulate inside the printer. This can cause print-quality problems
during printing. Cleaning the paper path eliminates or reduces these problems.
Clean the paper path and toner-cartridge areas every time that the toner cartridge is changed or whenever
print-quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris.

the page.
ENWW Clean the printer 343

Clean the Tray 1 rollers
Step 1: Remove the Tray 1 pickup roller
1. Open Tray 1.
Figure 2-94 Open Tray 1
2. Pull on the center of the cover to open it.
Figure 2-95 Open the roller cover

3. Pull the cover straight off of the printer to remove it.
Figure 2-96 Remove the cover
4. Release two tabs (callout 1) between the roller collar and roller, and then rotate the top of the roller
(callout 2) out and away from the printer.
TIP: Pushing down on the top of the roller might make it easier to release the tabs.
Figure 2-97 Release two tabs
2
1

5. Remove the roller.
Figure 2-98 Remove the roller
Step 2: Remove the Tray 1 separation roller

1. Carefully flex the right- and left-side tray retainers to release them.
TIP: Raise the tray to the halfway closed position to make it is easier to release the retainers.
Figure 2-99 Release the tray retainers

2. Carefully raise Tray 1 up into the printer.
Figure 2-100 Raise Tray 1 up
3. Firmly pull out on the corners of the separation roller cover to open it.
Figure 2-101 Open the roller cover

4. Release one tab (callout 1), and then rotate the end of the roller out and away from the holder
(callout 2).
TIP: It might be necessary to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to complete this step.
Figure 2-102 Release one tab
5. Slide the roller out of the holder to remove it.
Figure 2-103 Remove the roller
Step 3: Clean the Tray 1 rollers

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to gently clean the rollers.
CAUTION: When handling the rollers, avoid touching the roller surfaces. Skin oils and fingerprints on a
roller surface can cause print-quality problems.

Figure 2-104 Clean the rollers
Step 4: Install the Tray 1 separation roller

1. Before beginning, locate the keyed end of the replacement separation roller (callout 1) and the holder
(callout 2).
Figure 2-105 Locate the keyed end of the roller and the holder

2. Slide the keyed end of the roller into the holder to install it.
Figure 2-106 Install the roller
3. Rotate the end of the roller into the holder (callout 1) until the tab (callout 2) snaps into place.
Figure 2-107 Rotate the end of the roller into the holder

4. Close the roller cover.
Figure 2-108 Close the roller cover
5. Carefully lower Tray 1 down.
Figure 2-109 Lower Tray 1 down

6. Carefully flex the right- and left-side tray retainers to reconnect them.
Figure 2-110 Reconnect the tray retainers
Step 5: Install the Tray 1 pickup roller

1. Position the replacement pickup roller with the pins in the provided slots on the holder, and then rotate
the top of the roller up and toward the printer.
Figure 2-111 Install the roller

2. Continue to rotate the top of the roller toward the printer (callout 1), until two tabs (callout 2) snap into
place.
Figure 2-112 Reconnect two tabs
3. Install the roller cover.
Figure 2-113 Install the roller cover

4. Close the roller cover.
Figure 2-114 Close the roller cover
5. Close Tray 1.
Figure 2-115 Close Tray 1

Clean the Tray 2-X rollers
Step 1: Remove the Tray 2-X paper pickup roller assembly
NOTE: The procedure in this section shows Tray 2 in the figures. However, this procedure is also correct for
Tray 3, Tray 4, or Tray 5.
1. Pull the tray out until it stops.
Figure 2-116 Pull the tray out
2. Lift the front of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer to remove it.
Figure 2-117 Remove the tray

Figure 2-118 Open the right door
4. Carefully raise the transfer roller assembly up and into the printer.
Figure 2-119 Raise the transfer roller assembly

5. Release the green handle (callout 1), and then lower the paper guide (callout 2).
Figure 2-120 Lower the paper guide
6. Locate the tray pickup roller assembly.
Figure 2-121 Locate the tray pickup roller

7. Slide the assembly to the left to compress the spring loaded shaft (callout 1), and then rotate the right
end of the assembly down and away from the printer (callout 2).
TIP: It might be easier to access the roller through the tray cavity, while viewing it through the right
door opening.
Figure 2-122 Slide the assembly to the left
2
1
8. Remove the roller assembly.
Figure 2-123 Remove the roller assembly
Step 2: Remove the Tray 2-X separation roller

1. Locate the tray separation roller.

Figure 2-124 Locate the roller assembly
2. Push up on the blue label to release the roller assembly.
Figure 2-125 Push up on the blue label

3. Slide the roller assembly straight up to remove it.
Figure 2-126 Remove the roller assembly
Step 3: Clean the Tray 2-X rollers

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to gently clean the rollers.
CAUTION: When handling the rollers, avoid touching the roller surfaces. Skin oils and fingerprints on a
roller surface can cause print-quality problems.
NOTE: The number of rollers depends on the number input accessories installed.
Figure 2-127 Clean the rollers
Step 4: Install the Tray 2-X separation roller

1. Slide the roller assembly straight into the tray to install it.

Figure 2-128 Install the roller assembly
2. Make sure that the roller assembly is fully seated.
Figure 2-129 Fully seat the roller assembly

3. Verify that the roller assembly is correctly installedit should be firmly attached to the tray.
Figure 2-130 Check the installation
Step 5: Install the Tray 2-X paper pickup roller assembly

1. Before proceeding, take note of the mounting tab (callout 1) on the replacement roller assembly.
IMPORTANT: When correctly installed, a black-plastic protrusion in the printer fits into this tab to hold
the roller in the upright position.
Figure 2-131 Note of the mounting tab

2. Position the roller assembly in the printer with the spring loaded shaft compressed.
TIP: It might be easier to access the roller through the tray cavity, while viewing it through the right
door opening.
Figure 2-132 Position the roller assembly in the printer
3. Carefully release the spring loaded shaft (callout 1) with the roller in place. The collar (callout 2) on the
assembly fits over the bushing (callout 3) in the printer.
Figure 2-133 Release the spring loaded shaft
1
2

4. Make sure that the roller assembly is correctly installed. It must not hang down into the tray cavity. If
the roller hangs down into the tray cavity, remove it, and then reinstall it.
CAUTION: If the roller assembly is not correctly installed, it will be damaged when the tray is installed.
Figure 2-134 Verify the roller installation
With the front of the tray slightly lifted, align the sides of the tray with the rails in the printer, and then
carefully slide the tray into the printer.
TIP: As the tray slides into the printer, lower the front of it.
Figure 2-135 Install the tray

6. Close the tray.
Figure 2-136 Close the tray

Solve paper handling problems
Printer feeds incorrect page size
Printer pulls from incorrect tray
Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly
Paper does not feed from Tray 2-X
Output is curled or wrinkled
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds
Printer feeds incorrect page size

Table 2-43 Printer feeds incorrect page size
Cause Solution
The correct size paper is not loaded in the tray. Load the correct size paper in the tray.
The correct size paper is not selected in the software program or Confirm that the settings in the software program and printer
printer driver. driver are correct, because the software program settings
override the printer driver and control panel settings, and the
printer driver settings override the control panel settings.
The correct size paper for the tray is not selected in the printer From the control panel, select the correct size paper for the tray.
control panel.
The paper size is not configured correctly for the tray. Print a configuration page to determine the paper size for which
the tray is configured.
The guides in the tray are not against the paper. Verify that the paper guides are touching the paper.
Printer pulls from incorrect tray

Table 2-44 Printer pulls from incorrect tray
Cause Solution
A driver for a different printer is in use. Use a driver for this printer.
The specified tray is empty. Load paper in the specified tray.
The paper size is not configured correctly for the input tray. Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine
the paper size for which the tray is configured.
The guides in the tray are not against the paper. Verify that the guides are touching the paper.
Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly

Table 2-45 Printer will not duplex (print 2-sided jobs) or duplexes incorrectly
Cause Solution
The duplex job is trying to use unsupported paper. Verify that the paper is supported for duplex printing.
The printer driver is not set up for duplex printing. Set up the printer driver to enable duplex printing.

Table 2-45 Printer will not duplex (print 2-sided jobs) or duplexes incorrectly (continued)
Cause Solution
The first page is printing on the back of preprinted forms or Load preprinted forms and letterhead in Tray 1 with the
letterhead. letterhead or printed side down, with the top of the page leading
into the printer. For Tray 2-X, load the paper printed side up with
the top of the page toward the right of the printer.
The printer model does not support automatic 2-sided printing. The printer model does not support automatic 2-sided printing.
Paper does not feed from Tray 2-X

Table 2-46 Paper does not feed from Tray 2-X
Cause Solution
The correct size paper is not loaded. Load the correct size paper.
The input tray is empty. Load paper in the input tray.
The correct paper type for the input tray is not selected in the From the printer control panel, select the correct paper type for
printer control panel. the input tray. Trays configured for a paper type with a specific
weight range will not match a print job that specifies an exact
weight, even if the specified weight is within the weight range.
Paper from a previous jam has not been completely removed. Open the printer and remove any paper in the paper path. Closely
inspect the fuser area for jams.
None of the optional trays appear as input tray options. The optional trays only display as available if they are installed.
Verify that any optional trays are correctly installed. Verify that
the printer driver has been configured to recognize the optional
trays.
An optional tray is incorrectly installed. Print a configuration page to confirm that the optional tray is
installed. If not, verify that the tray is correctly attached to the
printer.
The guides in the tray are not against the paper. Verify that the guides are touching the paper.
Output is curled or wrinkled

Table 2-47 Output is curled or wrinkled
Cause Solution
Paper does not meet the specifications for this printer. Use only paper that meets the HP paper specifications for this
printer.
The input tray is empty. Load paper in the input tray.
The correct paper type for the input tray is not selected in the From the printer control panel, select the correct paper type for
printer control panel. the input tray. Trays configured for a paper type with a specific
weight range will not match a print job that specifies an exact
weight, even if the specified weight is within the weight range.
Paper is damaged or in poor condition. Remove paper from the input tray and load paper that is in good
condition.
ENWW Solve paper handling problems 367

Table 2-47 Output is curled or wrinkled (continued)
Cause Solution
The printer is operating in an excessively humid environment. Verify that the printing environment is within humidity
specifications.
The print job consist of large, solid-filled areas. Large, solid-filled areas can cause excessive curl. Try using a
different pattern.
Paper used was not stored correctly and might have absorbed Remove paper and replace it with paper from a fresh, unopened
moisture. package.
Paper has poorly cut edges. Remove paper, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees or turn it over, and
then reload it into the input tray. Do not fan paper. If the problem
persists, replace the paper.
The specific paper type was not configured for the tray or selected Configure the software for the paper (see the software
in the software. documentation). Configure the tray for the paper.
The paper has previously been used for a print job. Do not re-use paper.
Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds

Use the following procedures if the printer will not pick or misfeeds paper.
The printer does not pick up paper

If the printer does not pick up paper from the tray, try these solutions.
pick jam.
1. Open the printer and remove any jammed sheets of paper.
2. Load the tray with the correct size of paper for the job.
3. Make sure the paper size and type are set correctly on the printer control panel.
4. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to
the appropriate indentation in the tray.
5. Check the printer control panel to see if the printer is waiting for an acknowledgment to the feed the
paper manually prompt. Load paper, and continue.
6. The rollers above the tray might be contaminated. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with
warm water.

The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper
If the printer picks up multiple sheets of paper from the tray, try these solutions.
1. Remove the stack of paper from the tray and flex it, rotate it 180 degrees, and flip it over. Do not fan the
paper. Return the stack of paper to the tray.
2. Use only paper that meets HP specifications for this printer.
3. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a different package.
4. Make sure the tray is not overfilled. If it is, remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten the
stack, and then return some of the paper to the tray.
5. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides to
the appropriate indentation in the tray.
6. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specifications.
Paper does not feed automatically

Table 2-48 Paper does not feed automatically
Cause Solution
Manual feed is selected in the software program. Load Tray 1 with paper, or, if the paper is loaded, press the OK
button.
The correct size paper is not loaded. Load the correct size paper.
The input tray is empty. Load paper into the input tray.
Paper from a previous jam has not been completely removed. Open the printer and remove any paper in the paper path.
The guides in the tray are not against the paper. Verify that the rear and width paper guides are touching the
paper.
ENWW Solve paper handling problems 369

Clear paper jams
Paper path jam sensor locations
Auto-navigation for clearing jams
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?
Clear paper jams in Tray 1
Clear paper jams in the optional 550-sheet trays
Clear paper jams in the right door and the fuser area
Clear paper jams in the output bin
Change jam recovery

Paper path jam sensor locations
NOTE: Use the figures below to identify the locations of sensors where reoccurring jams are found.
Figure 2-137 Printer base jam sensors
SR10
SR9
PS1
SR13 (SR13N)
SR14 (SR14N)
SR6 (SR6N)
Table 2-49 Printer base jam sensors
Sensor Description Sensor Description
SR6 TOP sensor PS1 Switchback jam sensor
SR6N1
SR13 Media width sensor front SR9 Fuser delivery sensor
SR13N1
SR14 Media width sensor rear
SR14N1
1 Simplex models.
ENWW Clear paper jams 371

Figure 2-138 1x550-sheet paper-feeder jam sensors
SR21
Table 2-50 1x550-sheet paper-feeder jam sensors
Sensor Description
SR21 1x550-sheet paper feeder media feed sensor
Auto-navigation for clearing jams

The auto-navigation feature assists you in clearing jams by providing step-by-step instructions on the control
panel. When you complete a step, the product displays instructions for the next step until you have completed
all steps in the procedure.
Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams?

To reduce the number of paper jams, try these solutions.
1. Use only paper that meets HP specifications for this product.
2. Use paper that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. If necessary, use paper from a different package.
3. Use paper that has not previously been printed or copied on.
4. Make sure the tray is not overfilled. If it is, remove the entire stack of paper from the tray, straighten the
stack, and then return some of the paper to the tray.
5. Make sure the paper guides in the tray are adjusted correctly for the size of paper. Adjust the guides so
they are touching the paper stack without bending it.
6. Make sure that the tray is fully inserted in the product.
7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed feature and feed
sheets one at a time.
8. Open the Trays menu on the product control panel. Verify that the tray is configured correctly for the
paper type and size.
9. Make sure the printing environment is within recommended specifications.

Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to Tray 1. When a jam
occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. If jammed paper is visible in Tray 1, clear the jam by gently

pulling the paper straight out. Touch the OK button to clear
the message.
2. If the paper remains stuck, or if no jammed paper is visible in

Tray 1, remove any remaining paper in the tray, and then close
Tray 1 and open the right door.

3. If jammed paper is present, gently pull it out.

Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to Tray 2. When a jam
1. Lift the latch on the right door to release it.
3. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the pick up area.

4. Pull the tray completely out of the printer by pulling and
lifting it up slightly.
5. Remove any jammed or damaged sheets of paper. Verify that

the tray is not overfilled and that the paper guides are
adjusted correctly.
6. Remove any paper from the feed rollers inside the printer.
First pull the paper to the left to release it, and then pull it
forward to remove it.

7. Reinsert and close the tray.

Clear paper jams in the optional 550-sheet trays
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations related to the optional 550-sheet
paper feeders. When a jam occurs, the control panel displays an animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. Open the lower-right door.
2. Gently pull out any jammed paper.
3. Pull the tray completely out of the printer by pulling and

lifting it up slightly.

4. Remove any jammed or damaged sheets of paper. Verify that
the tray is not overfilled and that the paper guides are
adjusted correctly.
5. Remove any paper from the feed rollers inside the printer.
First pull the paper to the left to release it, and then pull it
forward to remove it.

6. Close the lower-right door.
7. Reinsert and close the tray.

Clear paper jams in the right door and the fuser area
Use the following procedure to check for paper in all possible jam locations inside the right door. When a jam
CAUTION: The fuser can be hot while the printer is in use. Wait for the fuser to cool before handling it.
1. Lift the latch on the right door to release it.

3. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the pick up area.
4. Close the transfer assembly.
5. Push down on the green levers to release the jam-access

cover.

6. Gently pull out any jammed paper. If the paper tears, make
sure to remove all remnants.
7. Close the jam-access cover, and then lower the transfer

assembly.
8. If paper is visible entering the bottom of the fuser, gently pull

downward to remove it.
CAUTION: Do not touch the foam on the transfer roller.

Contaminants can affect print quality.

9. If paper is jammed as it enters the output bin, gently pull the
paper out to remove it.
10. Paper could be jammed inside the fuser where it would not be
visible. Grasp the fuser handles, lift up slightly, and then pull
straight out to remove the fuser.
CAUTION: The fuser can be hot while the printer is in use.

Wait for the fuser to cool before handling it.
11. Open the jam-access door. If paper is jammed inside the fuser,
gently pull it straight up to remove it. If the paper tears,
remove all paper fragments.
CAUTION: Even if the body of the fuser has cooled, the

rollers that are inside could still be hot. Do not touch the fuser 2
rollers until they have cooled.

12. Close the jam-access door, and push the fuser completely into
the printer until it clicks into place.
13. Check for jammed paper in the duplex path inside the right
door, and remove any jammed paper.

Clear paper jams in the output bin
Use the following procedure to clear jams in the output bin. When a jam occurs, the control panel displays an
animation that assists in clearing the jam.
1. If paper is visible in the output bin, grasp the leading edge and
remove it.

Change jam recovery
This printer provides a jam recovery feature that reprints jammed pages.
Change jam recovery from a touchscreen control panel
2. Open the General Settings menu, and then open the Jam Recovery menu.
3. Select one of the following options:
Automatic The printer attempts to reprint jammed pages when sufficient memory is available.
This is the default setting.
Off The printer does not attempt to reprint jammed pages. Because no memory is used to store
the most recent pages, performance is optimal.
NOTE: Some pages can be lost if the printer runs out of paper while printing a duplex job with
Jam Recovery set to Off.
On The printer always reprints jammed pages. Additional memory is allocated to store the last
few pages printed.
Change jam recovery from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to General Settings, and then press the OK button.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Jam Recovery, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to an option, and then press the OK button to select it.
Automatic The printer attempts to reprint jammed pages when sufficient memory is available.
This is the default setting.
Off The printer does not attempt to reprint jammed pages. Because no memory is used to store
the most recent pages, performance is optimal.
NOTE: Some pages can be lost if the printer runs out of paper while printing a duplex job with
Jam Recovery set to Off.
On The printer always reprints jammed pages. Additional memory is allocated to store the last
few pages printed.

Solve performance problems
pick jam.
Factors affecting print performance
Print speeds
The printer does not print or it prints slowly
The printer prints slowly
Factors affecting print performance

Table 2-51 Solve performance problems
Problem Cause Solution
Pages print but are totally blank. The document might contain blank pages. Check the original document to see if
content is present on all of the pages.
The printer might be malfunctioning. To check the printer, print a Configuration

page.
Pages print very slowly. Heavier paper types can slow the print job. Print on a different type of paper.
Complex pages can print slowly. Proper fusing might require a slower print
speed to ensure the best print quality.
Large batches, narrow paper, and special Print in smaller batches, on a different type
paper such as gloss, transparency, of paper, or on a different size of paper.
cardstock, and HP Tough Paper can slow
the print job.
Pages did not print. The printer might not be pulling paper Make sure paper is loaded in the tray
correctly. correctly.
The paper is jamming in the printer. Clear the jam.
The USB cable might be defective or Disconnect the USB cable at both
incorrectly connected. ends and reconnect it.
Try printing a job that has printed in

the past.
Try using a different USB cable.
Other devices are running on the host The printer might not share a USB port. If
computer. an external hard drive or network
switchbox is connected to the same port as
the printer, the other device might be
interfering with the printer. To connect and
use the printer, disconnect the other device
or use two USB ports on the host
computer.

Print speeds
Print speed is the number of pages that print in one minute. Print speed depends on different engine-process
speeds or operational pauses between printed pages during normal printer operation. Factors that determine
the print speed of the printer include the following:
Page formatting time
The printer must pause for each page to be formatted before it prints. Complex pages take more time to
format, resulting in reduced print speed. However, most jobs print at full engine speed.
Media size
Legal-size media reduces print speed because it is longer than the standard Letter- or A4size media. A
reduce print speed is used when printing on narrow media to prevent the edges of the fuser from
overheating.
Media mode
Some media types require a reduced print speed to achieve maximum print quality on that media. For
example, glossy, heavy, and specialty media (for example, envelopes or photos) require a reduced print
speed. To maximize the print speed for special media types, make sure that the correct media type in
the print driver is selected.
Printer temperature
To prevent printer damage, print speed is reduced if the printer reaches a specific internal temperature
(thermal slow down). The starting temperature of the printer, ambient environment temperature, and
the print job size effect the number of pages that can be printed before the printer reduces the print
speed. Thermal slow down reduces print speed by printing four pages and then pausing for an amount
of time before printing continues.
Other print speed reduction factors
Other factors (especially during large print jobs) that can cause reduced print speeds include:
Density control sequence; occurs every 150 pages and takes about 120 seconds
The printer does not print or it prints slowly

The printer does not print
If the printer does not print at all, try the following solutions.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the control panel indicates it is ready.
If the control panel does not indicate the printer is ready, turn the printer off and then on again.
If the control panel indicates the printer is ready, try sending the job again.
2. If the control panel indicates the printer has an error, resolve the error and then try sending the job
again.
3. Make sure the cables are all connected correctly. If the printer is connected to a network, check the
following items:
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Check the bottom LED next to the network connection on the printer. If the network is active, the
light is green.
Make sure that a network cable and not a phone cord is used to connect to the network.
Make sure the network router, hub, or switch is turned on and that it is working correctly.
4. Install the HP software from the CD that came with the printer. Using generic printer drivers can cause
delays clearing jobs from the print queue.
5. From the list of printers on your computer, right-click the name of this printer, click Properties, and open
the Ports tab.
If a network cable is used to connect to the network, make sure the printer name listed on the
Ports tab matches the printer name on the printer configuration page.
If a USB cable is used, and the printer is connected to a wireless network, make sure the box is
checked next to Virtual printer port for USB.
6. If a personal firewall system on the computer is used, it might be blocking communication with the
printer. Try temporarily disabling the firewall to see if it is the source of the problem.
7. If the host computer or the printer is connected to a wireless network, low signal quality or interference
might be delaying print jobs.

If the printer prints, but it seems slow, try the following solutions.
1. Make sure the computer meets the minimum specifications for this printer. For a list of specifications, go
to this Web site: www.hp.com/support/colorljM552, www.hp.com/support/colorljM553.
2. When the printer is configured to print on some paper types, such as heavy paper, the printer prints
more slowly so it can correctly fuse the toner to the paper. If the paper type setting is not correct for the
type of paper you are using, change the setting to the correct paper type.
3. If the host computer or the printer is connected to a wireless network, low signal quality or interference
might be delaying print jobs.

Solve connectivity problems
Solve USB connection problems
Solve wired network problems
Solve USB connection problems

If you have connected the product directly to a computer, check the cable.
Verify that the cable is connected to the computer and to the product.
Verify that the cable is not longer than 2 m (6.65 ft). Try using a shorter cable.
Verify that the cable is working correctly by connecting it to another product. Replace the cable if
necessary.
Solve wired network problems

Check the following items to verify that the product is communicating with the network. Before beginning,
print a configuration page from the product control panel and locate the product IP address that is listed on
this page.
Poor physical connection
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product
The computer is unable to communicate with the product
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly
The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect
NOTE: HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the feature is a function of Microsoft operating
systems and not of the HP print drivers. For more information, go to Microsoft at www.microsoft.com.
Poor physical connection

1. Verify that the product is attached to the correct network port using a cable of the correct length.
2. Verify that cable connections are secure.
3. Look at the network port connection on the back of the product, and verify that the amber activity light
and the green link-status light are lit.
4. If the problem continues, try a different cable or port on the hub.
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product

1. Open the printer properties and click the Ports tab. Verify that the current IP address for the product is
selected. The product IP address is listed on the product configuration page.
2. If you installed the product using the HP standard TCP/IP port, select the box labeled Always print to
this printer, even if its IP address changes.
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3. If you installed the product using a Microsoft standard TCP/IP port, use the hostname instead of the IP
address.
4. If the IP address is correct, delete the product and then add it again.
The computer is unable to communicate with the product

1. Test network communication by pinging the network.
a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer. For Windows, click Start, click Run, type cmd,
and then press Enter.
b. Type ping followed by the IP address for your product.
For Mac OS X, open the Network Utility, and then supply the IP address in the correct field in the
Ping pane.
c. If the window displays round-trip times, the network is working.
2. If the ping command failed, verify that the network hubs are on, and then verify that the network
settings, the product, and the computer are all configured for the same network.
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network
Hewlett-Packard recommends leaving these settings in automatic mode (the default setting). If you change
these settings, you must also change them for your network.
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems

Verify that any new software programs are correctly installed and that they use the correct print driver.
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly

1. Check the network drivers, print drivers, and the network redirection settings.
2. Verify that the operating system is configured correctly.
The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect

1. Review the configuration page to check the status of the network protocol. Enable it if necessary.
2. Reconfigure the network settings if necessary.

Service mode functions
Service menu
Printer resets
Format Disk and Partial Clean functions
Service menu
The Service menu is PIN-protected for added security. Only authorized service people have access to the
Service menu. When selecting Service from the list of menus, the printer prompts the user to enter an eight-
digit personal identification number (PIN).
NOTE: The printer automatically exits the Service menu after about one minute if no items are selected or
changed.
Open the service menu from a touchscreen control panel
3. On the sign-in screen, select Service Access Code from the drop-down list.
04055315
04055215
Open the service menu from a LCD control panel
04055315
04055215
The following menu items appear in the Service menu:
First level Second level Value Description
Event Log Print Print or the event log.
Clear Event Log Clear Use this item to clear the printer
event log.
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First level Second level Value Description
Cycle Counts Total Engine Cycles Set the page count that was
stored in NVRAM prior to
installing a new formatter.
Mono Cycle Count Set the mono page printed

count.
Color Cycle Count Set the color page printed count.
Refurbish Cycle Count Use this item to record the page

count when the printer was
refurbished.
Serial Number Set the serial number.
Service ID Use this item to show the date

that the printer was first used on
the control panel. This
eliminates the need for users to
keep paper receipts for proof of
warranty.
Cold Reset Paper When you perform a cold reset,

the paper size that is stored in
NVRAM is reset to the default
factory setting. If you replace a
formatter board in a country/
region that uses A4 as the
standard paper size, use this
menu to reset the default paper
size to A4. LETTER and A4 are
the only available values.
New Registration Roller Yes Reset the counter for the

registration roller after replacing
No the registration assembly.
New Transfer Kit Yes Reset the counter for the

registration roller after replacing
No the transfer kit.
Low Alerts Enable Turn on (or off) low alerts (for

supplies).
Disable
Reset Low Alerts Reset to level 1
Reset to level 2
Reset to level 3
Set to non-HP managed

mode
Test Support Continuous Print from USB
Automatic Calibrations Disabled
Enabled*

Printer resets
Restore factory-set defaults
NOTE: The printer restarts automatically after the reset operation completes.
Restore factory-set defaults from a touchscreen control panel
General Settings
Restore Factory Settings
3. A verification message advises that completing the reset function might result in loss of data. Touch the
Reset button to complete the process.
Restore factory-set defaults from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to General Settings, and then press the OK button to select it.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Restore Factory Settings, and then press the OK button to
select it.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Restore, and then press the OK button to select it.
5. A verification message advises that completing the reset function might result in loss of data. Touch the
Reset button to complete the process.
Restore the service ID
Restore the service ID
When replacing the formatter, the date is lost. Use this menu item to reset the date to the original date that
the printer was first used. The date format is YYDDD. Use the following formula to calculate the dates:
1. To calculate YY, subtract 1990 from the calendar year. For instance, if the printer was first used in 2002,
calculate YY as follows: 2002 - 1990 = 12. YY = 12.
2. Subtract 1 from 10 (October is the tenth month of the year): 10 - 1 = 9.
Multiply 9 by 30: 9 x 30 = 270 or add 17 to 270: 270 + 17 = 287. Thus, DDD = 287.
Convert the service ID to an actual date
Use the printer Service ID number to determine whether the printer is still under warranty. Use the following
formula to convert the Service ID into the installation date as follows:
1. Add 1990 to YY to get the actual year that the printer was installed.
2. Divide DDD by 30. If there is a remainder, add 1 to the result. This is the month.
3. The remainder from the calculation in step 2 is the date.

Using the Service ID 12287 as an example, the date conversion is as follows:
1. 12 + 1990 = 2002, so the year is 2002.
2. 287 divided by 30 = 9 with a remainder of 17. Because there is a remainder, add 1 to 9 to get 10, which
represents October.
3. The remainder in step 2 is 17, so that is the date.
4. The complete date is 17-October-2002.
NOTE: A six-day grace period is built into the date system.
Printer cold reset
Cold reset using the Pre-boot menu from a touchscreen control panel
1 2
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight the +8:Startup Options item, and then touch the OK button.
4. Use the down arrow button to highlight the 2 Cold Reset item, and then touch the OK button to select
it.
Cold reset using the Pre-boot menu from a LCD control panel
2. Use the down arrow button to highlight the +3:Administrator item, and then press the OK button.
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight the +8:Startup Options item, and then press the OK button.

4. Use the down arrow button to highlight the 2 Cold Reset item, and then press the OK button to select
it.

Format Disk and Partial Clean functions
NOTE: Only for products with an optional hard-disk drive (HDD) installed).
Active and repository firmware locations

The firmware bundle consists of multiple parts. The main components are the Windows CE Operating System
and the printer/peripheral firmware files.
There are two locations/partitions on the hard drive where the firmware components are stored:
The Active, where the operating system and firmware currently are executing.
The Repository, the recovery location.
If the Active location is damaged, or a Partial Clean was performed, the printer automatically copies over the
OS and firmware files from the Repository location and the printer recovers.
If both the Active and Repository locations are damaged, or a Format Disk was performed, then both locations
are gone and the error message 99.09.67 displays on the control-panel display. The user must upload the
firmware to the printer in order for it to function again.
CAUTION: The Format Disk option performs a disk initialization for the entire disk. The operating system,
firmware files, and third party files (among other files) will be completely lost. HP does not recommend this
action.
Partial Clean
The Partial Clean option erases all partitions and data on the disk drive, except for the firmware repository
where a backup copy of the firmware file is stored. This allows the disk drive to be reformatted without having
to download a firmware upgrade file to return the printer to a bootable state.
Characteristics of a Partial Clean

Customer-defined settings, third-party solutions, firmware files, and the operating system are deleted.
Rebooting the printer restores the firmware files from the Repository location, but does not restore any
customer-defined settings.
For previous HP products, a Hard Disk Initialization is similar to executing the Partial Clean function for
this printer.
CAUTION: HP recommends backing-up printer configuration data before executing a Partial Clean to retain
customer-defined settings (if needed). See the Backup/Restore item in the Device Maintenance menu.
Reasons for performing Partial Clean

The printer continually boots up in an error state.
NOTE: Try clearing the error prior to executing a Partial Clean.
The printer will not respond to commands from the control panel.
Executing the Partial Clean function is helpful for troubleshooting hard disk problems.

To reset the printer by deleting all solutions and customer-defined settings.
The printer default settings are not properly working.
Execute a Partial Clean
Execute a Partial Clean from a touchscreen control panel
1 2
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight Partial Clean and then touch the OK button.
4. Touch the OK button again.
5. Touch the Home button to highlight Continue, and then touch the OK button.
NOTE: The printer initializes.
Execute a Partial Clean from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight Partial Clean and then press the OK button.
4. Press the OK button again.
5. Press the Home button to highlight Continue, and then press the OK button.
NOTE: The printer initializes.
Format Disk
The Format Disk option erases the entire disk drive.
CAUTION: After executing a Format Disk option, the printer is not bootable.

Characteristics of a Format Disk
Customer-defined settings, third-party solutions, firmware files, and the operating system are deleted.
NOTE: Rebooting the printer does not restore the firmware files.
Rebooting the printer restores the firmware files from the Repository location, but does not restore any
customer-defined settings.
After executing the Format Disk function, the message 99.09.67 displays on the control panel.
After executing the Format Disk function, the printer firmware must be reloaded.
CAUTION: HP recommends not using the Format Disk option unless an error occurs and the solution in the
printer service manual recommends this solution. After executing the Format Disk function, the printer is
unusable.
HP recommends backing-up printer configuration data before executing a Format Disk to retain customer-
defined settings (if needed). See the Backup/Restore item in the Device Maintenance menu.
Reasons for performing Format Disk

The printer continually boots up in an error state.
NOTE: Try clearing the error prior to executing a Format Disk.
The printer will not respond to commands from the control panel.
Executing the Format Disk function is helpful for troubleshooting hard disk problems.
To reset the printer by deleting all solutions and customer-defined settings.
Execute a Format Disk
Execute a Format Disk from a touchscreen control panel
1 2
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight Format Disk, and then touch the OK button.
4. Touch the OK button again.
NOTE: When the Format Disk operation is complete, reload the printer firmware.

Execute a Format Disk from a LCD control panel
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight Format Disk, and then press the OK button.
4. Press the OK button again.
NOTE: When the Format Disk operation is complete, reload the printer firmware.

Firmware upgrades
To download the most recent firmware upgrade for the printer, go to:
In the US, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM552, www.hp.com/support/colorljM553.
a. Select Get drivers, Software, and Firmware, and then select the appropriate printer by name.
NOTE: More than one printer model might be listed. Make sure to select the correct model so that
the upgraded firmware supports all of the product functions.
b. Select the driver language and operating system.
c. Locate the firmware download, and then select Download.
Outside the U.S., go to www.hp.com/support.
a. Select your country/region.
b. Select Drivers & Downloads.
c. Enter the printer name in the Find my product dialogue box, and then select Go.
TIP: Click on the How do I find my product name/number? link to see a short video on
identifying the printer name and number.
d. Select the appropriate printer by name.
NOTE: More than one printer model might be listed. Make sure to select the correct model so that
the upgraded firmware supports all of the product functions.
e. Select the driver language and operating system.
f. Locate the firmware download, and then select Download.
Determine the installed revision of firmware
Perform a firmware upgrade

Determine the installed revision of firmware
NOTE: Print a configuration page to determine the installed revision of firmware.
Reports
Reports
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Perform a firmware upgrade
The firmware bundle is a .bdl file. This file requires an interactive upgrade method. The traditional FTP, LPR or
Port 9100 methods of upgrading are not available. Use one of the following methods to upgrade the firmware
for this printer.
HP Embedded Web Server

NOTE: The printer should be at the Ready state.
The firmware update might take 10 minutes or longer based on the input/output (I/O) transfer rates and the
time it takes for the printer to reinitialize.
1. Open an Internet browser window.
2. Enter the printer IP address in the URL line.
3. Select the Firmware Upgrade link from the General tab or from the Troubleshooting tab.
4. Browse to the location that the firmware upgrade file was downloaded to, and then select the firmware
filethe file has a .bdl file extension. Select the Install button to perform the upgrade.
NOTE: Do not close the browser window OR interrupt communication until the HP Embedded Web
Server (EWS) displays the confirmation page.
5. Select Restart Now from the EWS confirmation page, or turn the printer off, and then on again using the
power switch.
6. After the printer reinitializes, print a configuration page and verify that the latest firmware version has
been installed.

USB flash drive (Pre-boot menu)
IMPORTANT: Only use this method of performing a firmware upgrade if the printer cannot initialize to the
Ready state.
USB flash drive firmware (Pre-boot menu) update from a touchscreen control panel
1. Copy the .bdl file to a portable USB flash drive.
1 2
3. Touch the down arrow button to highlight +3 Administrator, and then touch the OK button.
4. If necessary, touch the down arrow button to highlight +1 Download, and then touch the OK button.
5. Insert the USB flash drive with the .bdl file on it.
NOTE: If the error message No USB Thumbdrive Files Found displays on the control-panel display, try
using a different portable storage device.
6. Touch the down arrow button to highlight USB Thumbdrive, and then touch the OK button.
7. Touch the down arrow button to highlight the .bdl file, and then touch the OK button.
NOTE: The upgrade process can take 10 minutes or longer to complete.
TIP: If there is more than one .bdl file on the storage device, make sure to select the correct file for this
printer.
8. When the message Complete displays on the control-panel display, touch the button several times
until the message Continue displays.
9. Touch the OK button to begin the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete, the printer will initialize to the
Ready state.
10. When the upgrade process is complete, print a configuration page and verify that the upgrade firmware
version was installed.
USB flash drive firmware (Pre-boot menu) update from a LCD control panel
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight +3 Administrator, and then press the OK button.
3. If necessary, press the down arrow button to highlight +1 Download, and then press the OK button.
4. Insert the USB flash drive with the .bdl file on it.

NOTE: If the error message No USB Thumbdrive Files Found displays on the control-panel display, try
using a different portable storage device.
5. Press the down arrow button to highlight USB Thumbdrive, and then press the OK button.
6. Press the down arrow button to highlight the .bdl file, and then press the OK button.
printer.
7. When the message Complete displays on the control-panel display, press the button several times
until the message Continue displays.
8. Touch the OK button to begin the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete, the printer will initialize to the
Ready state.
9. When the upgrade process is complete, print a configuration page and verify that the upgrade firmware
version was installed.

USB flash drive (control-panel menu)
NOTE: USB flash drives that are not using a FAT32 format, or do not have a CD formatted partition, might
not be recognized by the printer. If the printer does not recognize a USB flash drive, try using a different USB
flash drive.
TIP: The USB port on the printer must be enabled. If it is disabled, use the Enable Retrieve from USB item in
the General Settings menu to enable it.
USB flash drive firmware update from a touchscreen control panel
1. Copy the .bdl file to a portable USB flash drive.
2. Turn the printer on, and then wait until it reaches the Ready state.
4. Touch the USB Firmware Upgrade button.
5. Insert the portable USB storage device with the .bdl file on it into the USB port on the front of the
printer.
6. Touch the .bdl file, and then touch the Upgrade button.
printer.
7. Select one of the following options:
Upgrade
Re-install
Downgrade
8. When the upgrade is complete, the printer will initialize to the Ready state. Print a configuration page
and verify that the upgrade firmware version was installed.
USB flash drive firmware update from a LCD control panel
USB Firmware Upgrade
3. Insert the portable USB storage device with the .bdl file on it into the USB port on the printer.
4. If necessary, use the down arrow button to scroll to the appropriate .bdl file, and then press the OK
button to select.
5. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Upgrade, and then press the OK button to start the firmware
upgrade.
NOTE: If the firmware in the .bdl file on the portable USB storage device matches the installed
firmware on the printer, Upgrade is replaced by Re-Install.

A Printer specifications
Printer dimensions
Printer space requirements
Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions
Operating-environment range
Certificate of Volatility
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Printer dimensions
Figure A-1 Dimensions for the n and dn models
1
M
1
C
3 2
3 2
Printer fully closed Printer fully opened
1. Height 399 mm (15.7 in) 399 mm (15.7 in)
2. Depth 479 mm (18.9 in) 771 mm (30.4 in)
3. Width 458 mm (18.0 in) 826 mm (32.5 in)
Weight n model: 27 kg (59.5lb)
dn model: 27.5 kg (60.6 lb)
Figure A-2 Dimensions for the x model
1
C
3 2
3 2
1. Height 581 mm (22.9 in) 581 mm (22.9 in)
2. Depth 479 mm (18.9 in) 771 mm (30.4 in)
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3. Width 458 mm (18.0 in) 853 mm (33.6 in)
Weight 33.4 kg (73.6 lb)
Figure A-3 Dimensions for the 1 x 550-sheet paper feeder
1
3 2
3 2
1. Height 130 mm (5.1 in)
2. Depth Tray closed: 458 mm (18.0 in)
Tray opened: 771 mm (30.4 in)
3. Width Lower-right door closed: 458 mm (18.0 in)
Lower-right door opened: 853 mm (33.6 in)
Figure A-4 Dimensions for the printer cabinet and stand
2
3 2
1. Height 295 mm (11.6 in)
2. Depth Door closed: 465 mm (18.3 in)
Door opened: 900 mm (35.4 in)
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3. Width 460 mm (18.1 in)
This value is subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM552,

www.hp.com/support/colorljM553.
Weight 17.7 kg (39 lb)
This value is subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM552,

www.hp.com/support/colorljM553.
Figure A-5 Dimensions for the printer with one 1 x550-sheet tray and the cabinet/stand
1
1
3 2
3 2
Printer and accessories fully closed Printer and accessories fully opened
1. Height 876 mm (34.5 in) 876 mm (34.5 in)
2. Depth 479 mm (18.9 in) 900 mm (35.4 in)
3. Width 458 mm (18.0 in) 853 mm (33.6 in)

Printer space requirements
HP recommends that 30 mm (1.81 in) be added to the printer dimensions provided in this chapter to make
sure there is sufficient space to open doors and covers, and to provide proper ventilation. See Printer
dimensions on page 410.
Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic

emissions
See www.hp.com/support/colorljM552, www.hp.com/support/colorljM553 for current information.
CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert
operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Operating-environment range
Table A-1 Operating-environment specifications
Environment Recommended Allowed
Temperature 17 to 25C (62.6 to 77F) 15 to 30C (59 to 86F)
Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH
Altitude Not applicable 0 to 3000 m (0 to 9,842 ft)
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Certificate of Volatility
Figure A-6 Certificate of Volatility (1 of 2)
Hewlett-Packard Certificate of Volatility
Model: Part Number: Address:
Color LaserJet Enterprise M552n=B5L23A; M553n=B5L24A Hewlett Packard Company
M552 and M553 M553dn=B5L25A; M553x=B5L26A 11311 Chinden Blvd
Boise, ID 83714
Volatile Memory
Does the device contain volatile memory (Memory whose contents are lost when power is removed)?
Yes No If Yes please describe the type, size, function, and steps to clear the memory below
Type (SRAM, DRAM, etc): Size: User Modifiable: Function: Steps to clear memory:
DRAM 1GB Yes No Temporary storage for system There are no steps to clear this
operation and print buffer. data.
Yes No
Yes No
Non-Volatile Memory
Does the device contain non-volatile memory (Memory whose contents are retained when power is removed)?
Type (Flash, EEPROM, etc): Size: User Modifiable: Function: Steps to clear memory:
EEPROM 32KB Yes No Store customer setting data for There are no steps to clear this
backup/restore data.
SPI 4MB Yes No BIOS There are no steps to clear this
data.
None Yes No
Mass Storage
Does the device contain mass storage memory (Hard Disk Drive, Tape Backup)?
Type (HDD, Tape, etc): Size: User Modifiable: Function: Steps to clear memory:
eMMC 4GB Yes No JEDI and user data Firmware update
Type (HDD, Tape, etc): Size: User Modifiable: Function: Steps to clear memory:
Yes No
USB
Does the item accept USB input and if so, for what purpose (i.e Print Jobs, device firmware updates, scan upload)?
Yes No If Yes please describe below
Walk-up USB print
Can any data other than scan upload be sent to the USB device)?
Yes No If Yes please describe below

Figure A-7 Certificate of Volatility (2 of 2)
RF/RFID
Does the item use RF or RFID for receive or transmit of any data including remote diagnostics. (e.g. Cellular phone,
Bluetooth) Yes No If Yes please describe below
Purpose
Frequency:) Bandwidth:
Modulation: Effective Radiate Power (ERP):
Specifications:
Other Transmission Capabilities

Does the device employ any other methods of non-wired access to transmit or receive any data whatsoever (e.g. anything
other than standard hard wired TCP/IP, direct USB, or parallel connections)? Yes No If Yes please describe below:
Purpose: Wireless direct print.
Frequency: 2.4Ghz Bandwidth:
Modulation: Effective Radiate Power (ERP:
Specifications: 802.11 b/g
Other Capabilities
Does the device employ any other method of communications such as a Modem to transmit or receive any data
whatsoever? Yes No If Yes please describe below:
Purpose: NFC; to support tap to print only
Specifications: NFC Tag Type 4 ISO 14443B Compliant
Author Information
Name: Title: Email: Business Unit:
Security Technical IPG
Marketing Engineer
Date Prepared: 01/22/15
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Index
Symbols/Numerics cartridge components

1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA developing unit engagement and DC controller 12
diagrams 149 disengagement 40 diagnostic tests 140
550-sheet trays life detection 40 engine-control system 11
jams 378 memory chip 40 fuser 22
presence detection 40 intermediate transfer belt (ITB)
A toner level detection 40 42
AC to DC conversion 17 cassette presence detection paper feeder 63
accessories installed, information trays 3-5 64 pickup, feed, and delivery 47
162 cautions iii toner cartridge 38
acoustic specifications 413 certificate of volatility 414 configuration page 127
Administration menu, control panel characters, troubleshooting 340 configuration pages
164 checklist information 162
problems 69 printing 72, 159
B circuit diagrams 156 connectivity LED 127
back of page dirty, troubleshooting fuser temperature-control 23 control functions
337 high-voltage power supply 19 fuser 23
Backup/Restore menu, control low-voltage power supply 17 control panel 8
panel 204 clean the paper path Administration menu 164
basic printer operation 3 cleaning page printing 163, 330, Backup/Restore menu 204
bias generation 343 Calibrate/Cleaning menu 204
high-voltage power supply 20 cleaning Display Settings menu 184
black page, troubleshooting 336 paper path 343 General Settings menu 166
black-only printing mode printer 343 Manage Supplies menu 186
primary transfer roller state 42 tray 1 rollers 344 Manage Trays menu 189
blank pages tray 2-X rollers 355 messages, types of 207
troubleshooting 388 clutch Network Settings menu 191
blank pages, troubleshooting 336 paper feeder 63 Print Options menu 182
block diagram clutches Print Settings menu 179
sensors and switches 142 DC controller 14 Reports menu 164
cold reset 394 Service menu 206
C color Troubleshooting menu 202
cables diagnostic test 318 USB Firmware Upgrade menu
USB, troubleshooting 388 primary transfer roller state 42 206
calibrate troubleshooting 327 control panel diagnostic flowcharts
instructions 331 color is misregistered, (M553x only) 120
calibration troubleshooting 340 control-panel menus 164
information, printed 328 component test conventions, document iii
special mode test 140
ENWW Index 417

cooling diagrams fans
areas and fans 14 1x550-sheet paper feeder PCA DC controller 14
counts 393 149 exhaust 14
page, reset 393 block 142 intake 14
refurbish cycle 394 circuit 156 firmware
reset after replacing formatter cross sections 144 date codes 162
393 DC controller connectors 146 version information 161
See also pages counts formatter connectors 148 firmware, downloading new 402
CPU 9 printed circuit assembly (PCA) flowcharts
creases, troubleshooting 341 connector locations 145 troubleshooting 97
crooked pages printed circuit assembly (PCA) formatter
troubleshooting 341 locations 154 resets after replacing 393
cross section timing 155 formatter connectors
diagram 144 dimensions, printer 410 diagrams 148
current settings pages 74 Display Settings menu, control formatter control system 7
panel 184 formatter lights 127
D document conventions iii front of page dirty, troubleshooting
dark print, troubleshooting 335 dropouts, troubleshooting 339 341
date drum cleaning 37 fuser 21
codes for firmware 162 duplexing unit components 22
manufacture 161 motors 13 control functions 23
product first used 394 control-circuit function 21
DC controller E identification 25
clutches 14 electrical specifications 413 jams 381
components 12 embedded web server 404 life detection 25
fans 14 engine temperature control 23
motors 13 diagnostics 128 temperature protection 25
sensors 16 test page 128 See also fusing and delivery unit
solenoids 14 engine-control system fusing process 36
switches 14 components 11
DC controller connectors error messages G
diagrams 146 types of 207 General Settings menu, control
DC motors 13 event log 74, 127 panel 166
DC voltages converted from AC 17 clear 317, 393
defeating clear using LCD control panel 76 H
interlocks 129 clear using touchscreen control hardware integration pocket (HIP) is
demo page 127 panel 76 not functioning 126
determine problem source 96 information 162 heat control for fuser 23
determine the installed revision of print 316 heaters
firmware 403 view 316 fuser 22
development process 34 event-log messages 315 high-voltage power supply (HVPS)
diagnostics 327 exhaust fans 14 bias generation 20
component 140 circuits 20
engine 128 F operations 19
LED 127 faded print 335 home button is unresponsive 125
networks 196 failure detection horizontal white lines,
page, printing 327 laser/scanner 27 troubleshooting 338
See also tests; troubleshooting low-voltage power supply 19 HP embedded Jetdirect page 161
motors 13
418 Index ENWW

HP Jetdirect print server intermediate transfer belt (ITB) light print, troubleshooting 335
configuration page 161 cleaning mechanism 45 lights
lights 127 components 42 formatter 127
HVPS (high-voltage power supply) engagement and disengagement troubleshooting with 127
bias generation 20 control 42 link speed settings 200
circuits 20 home position 42 loose toner, troubleshooting 339
operations 19 operations 42 low-voltage power supply (LVPS)
interpret control-panel messages and converted DC voltages 18
I event log entries 207 failure detection 19
I/O interfaces 9 IPv4 information 161 operations 17
image in a particular color does not IPv6 information 161 protection for components 18
print in the correct color, ITB (intermediate transfer belt) stops and interruptions 18
troubleshooting 339 cleaning mechanism 45 LVPS (low-voltage power supply)
image quality engagement and disengagement converted DC voltages 18
check paper and the printing control 42 failure detection 19
environment 331 home position 42 operations 17
check toner-cartridge status operation 42 protection for components 18
329 ITB cleaning 37 stops and interruptions 18
clean the printer 330
inspect the toner cartridge 330 J M
tray 1 rollers, clean 344 jams Manage Supplies menu, control
tray 2-X rollers, clean 355 550-sheet trays 378 panel 186
image quality issues auto-navigation 372 Manage Trays menu, control panel
examples and solutions 335 causes of 372 189
image-formation process detection in trays 3-5 66 manual print modes 332
development process 34 diagnostic test for 132 memory
drum cleaning 37 fuser 381 toner cartridge 40
fusing process 36 output bin 386 Memory Enhancement technology
ITB cleaning 37 recovery 387 (MEt) 10
laser-beam exposure 34 right door 381 menu map 73
pre-exposure 33 sensor locations 371 menus, control panel
primary charging 33 sensors and switches 1x550- Administration 164
primary transfer process 35 sheet feeder 372 Backup/Restore 204
secondary transfer process 35 sensors, printer base 371 Display Settings 184
separation process 36 Tray 1 373 General Settings 166
image-information process 28 Tray 2 375 Manage Supplies 186
imaging drums Jetdirect print server Manage Trays 189
diagnostic test 131 lights 127 Network Settings 191
individual component diagnostics Print Options 182
127 K Print Settings 179
initial rotation period 5 keyboard 8 Reports 164
input/output interfaces 9 Service 206
installation L Troubleshooting 202
date calculation 394 laser-beam exposure 34 USB Firmware Upgrade 206
verify for optional accessories laser/scanner messages
72, 159 failure detection 27 types of 207
intake fans 14 operations 26 model number 161
interlocks safety 27 motor control
defeating 129 last rotation period 6 trays 3-5 63
latent image formation 32
LEDs. See lights
ENWW Index 419

motors paper feeder primary transfer roller
DC controller 13 electrical components 63 engagement and disengagement
failure detection 13 paper handling control 42
image-formation system 30 solve problems 366 Print Options menu, control panel
paper feeder 63 paper jams 182
pickup, feed, and delivery 550-sheet trays 378 print quality
system 50 fuser 381 built-in troubleshooting pages
stepping 13 output bin 386 323
movement of paper through printer. right door 381 check the paper-type setting for
See pickup, feed, and delivery Tray 1 373 the print job 329
multiple feed prevention Tray 2 375 manual print modes 332
trays 3-5 64 paper movement test pages 159
operation 47 use a different software
N paper path program 328
Network Settings menu, control diagnostic test 132 Print Settings menu, control panel
panel 191 printer 47 179
networks stop movement for testing 138 Print Test Page 169
diagnostics 196 paper pickup print-quality troubleshooting 318
HP embedded Jetdirect trays 3-5 64 printed circuit assembly (PCA) l
configuration page 161 paper-path connector locations
link speed settings 200 test, sensors 133 diagrams 145
no control panel sound 124 parameters, EP, troubleshooting printed circuit assembly (PCA)
notes iii 327 locations
password diagrams 154
O Service menu PIN 393 printer cold reset 396
operation periods of the operation sequence printer job language (PJL) 8
Sleep mode 7 5 printer management language
operation sequence 5 pickup, feed, and delivery (PML) 8
operations components 47 printer resets 395
laser/scanner 26 overview 47 printer space requirements 413
toner cartridge memory 40 PJL (printer job language) 8 printing
output bin PML (printer management modes, manual 332
clear jams 386 language) 8 period in operation sequence 6
over-current protection 18 port configuration information 161 stop for testing 138
over-voltage protection 18 power troubleshooting 388
consumption 413 problem-solving
P power subsystem 98 event-log messages 315
pages power supply 17 messages, types of 207
blank 388 troubleshooting 98 networks 196
not printing 388 See also low-voltage power
printing slowly 388 supply; high-voltage power R
skewed 341 supply repetitive horizontal lines,
pages count 393 power-on troubleshooting troubleshooting 341
reset 393 overview 98 repetitive white spots,
See also counts power-save mode. See sleep settings troubleshooting 342
paper pre-boot menu options 77 Reports menu, control panel 164
default size reset 394 pre-exposure process 33 restore factory settings 395
jam detection 66 primary charging process 33 restore the service ID 395
jams 372 right door
stop in path for testing 138 jams 381
wrinkled 341
420 Index ENWW

S paper does not feed networks 196
safety automatically 369 paper path 132
laser/scanner 27 paper does not feed from Tray 2- paper path and sensor
secondary transfer processes 35 X 367 diagnostic 132
security settings information 161 paper handling 366 paper-path sensors 133
sensors printaer will not duplex or print/stop 138
block diagram 142 duplexes incorrectly 366 tray/bin manual sensor 137
DC controller 16 printer feeds incorrect page text, troubleshooting 340
diagnostic tests 133 size 366 thermistors
image-formation system 31 printer pulls from incorrect tray fuser 22
paper feeder 63 366 thermoswitches
pickup, feed, and delivery product does not pick up paper fuser 23
system 48 368 timing chart 155
tests, diagnostic sensor and paper product does not pick up paper or tips iii
path 132 misfeeds 368 toner
tests, manual tray/bin 137 product picks up multiple sheets image formation, use during 32
separation process 36 of paper 369 loose, troubleshooting 339
serial number 394 solving smeared, troubleshooting 340
service and support information v, direct-connect problems 391 toner cartridge
2, 67 space requirements, printer 413 developing unit engagement and
Service ID specifications disengagement 40
convert to date 394 electrical and acoustic 413 life detection 40
restore 394 space requirments 413 memory chip 40
Service menu options 393 standby period 5 presence detection 40
Service menu, control panel 206 status toner level detection 40
service mode functions 393 messages, types of 207 toner cartridges 38
settings status page 127 components 38
restore factory 395 stepping motors 13 diagnostic test 131
skewed pages stop printing for test 138 error conditions 38
troubleshooting 341 sub-voltage operations 38
Sleep mode low-voltage power supply touchscreen blank, white, or dim (no
operation 7 circuit 18 image) 121
sleep settings 7 switches touchscreen control panel 8
voltage too high during 18 block diagram 142 touchscreen has an unresponsive
smeared toner, troubleshooting DC controller 14 zone 123
340 paper feeder 63 touchscreen is slow to respond 122
solenoids pickup, feed, and delivery transfer processes 35
DC controller 14 system 48 transfer roller
pickup, feed, and delivery engagement and disengagement
system 50 T control 42
solve connectivity problems 391 TCP/IP information 161 transfer unit
solve performance problems 388 temperature operation 42
factors affecting print control for fuser 23 tray
performance 388 fuser heater protection 25 lift operation 65
print speeds 389 tests Tray 1
product does not print or it prints color band 318 jams 373
slowly 389 component tests list and tray 1 rollers
product prints slowly 390 descriptions 141 cleaning 344
solve problems 67 disable cartridge check 131 Tray 2
output is curled or wrinkled 367 engine 128 jams 375
ENWW Index 421

tray 2-X rollers wired network 391
cleaning 355 wrinkles 341
tray selection - use requested tray See also diagnostics
189 Troubleshooting menu, control
trays 3-5 panel 202
cassette lift operation 65
motor control 63 U
multiple feed prevention 64 understand lights on the formatter
paper pickup 64 formatter lights 127
tray presence detection 64 understand the lights on the
trays 3-6 formatter
jam detection 66 heartbeat LED 127
troubleshooting 67, 327 HP Jetdirect LEDs 128
blank pages 388 upgrade firmware 404
calibrate the printer 331 upgrades, downloading printer
check paper and the printing firmware 402
environment 331 USB Firmware Upgrade menu, control
check the paper-type setting for panel 206
the print job 329 USB flash drive
check toner-cartridge status firmware upgrade, control
329 panel 407
checklist 69 firmware upgrade, pre-boot
clean the paper path 163, 330, menu 405
343 USB port
clean the printer 330 troubleshooting 388
color 327 Use Requested Tray 189
configuration page 127
configuration pages for 72, 159 V
control panel checks 101 version, hardware firmware 161
demo page 127 vertical density variation,
direct-connect problems 391 troubleshooting 342
EP parameters 327 vertical streaks or bands,
event log 127 troubleshooting 337
flowchart 97 vertical white lines all colors,
inspect the toner cartridge 330 troubleshooting 338
jams 371, 372 vertical white lines,
lights, using 127 troubleshooting 337
network problems 391
pages not printing 388 W
pages printing slowly 388 waiting period 5
power 98 warnings iii
print from a different software warranty date information 394
program 328 weight, printer 410
process 96 white spots, troubleshooting 336
reports and tools 127 wrinkles, troubleshooting 341
skewed pages 341
status page 127
text 340
toner smear 340
USB cables 388
422 Index ENWW

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1 Theory of operation ....................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Solve problems ............................................................................................................................................ 67

Appendix A Printer specifications .................................................................................................................. 409

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 417

Table 1-1 Sequence of operation .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Figure 1-1 Relationship between the main printer systems ............................................................................................... 3

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2 Chapter 1 Theory of operation ENWW

The basic printer operation comprises the following systems:

Accessory (optional paper feeder)

Figure 1-1 Relationship between the main printer systems

Laser scanner system

Pickup, feed, and delivery system

ENWW Basic operation 3

4 Chapter 1 Theory of operation ENWW

Table 1-1 Sequence of operation

Period Duration Description

Pressurizes the pressure roller in the fuser

Detects the toner cartridges

Separates all of the developing rollers from the

Separates all of the transfer rollers from the

Rotates and stops each motor

Rotates and stops each fan

Detects the ITB

Cleans the ITB and secondary transfer roller

Rotates and stops each fan

Calibrates if the formatter sends the calibration

Activates the high-voltage power supply

Prepares the laser/scanner unit

Warms the fuser to the correct temperature

ENWW Basic operation 5

Period Duration Description

Fuses the toner image onto the paper

Stops each fan

Stops the high-voltage power supply

Stops the laser/scanner unit

Turns the fuser heater off

If another print command is received, the printer

6 Chapter 1 Theory of operation ENWW

Controls sleep mode

Stores font information

A control-panel button is pressed or the touchscreen is touched.