Overview
Fulfill workteam A3 printing and copying needs and provide send-to-e-mail from your MFP plus optional fax functionality, with a powerful tool that is affordable and easy to use and makes processes simple and efficient.

positioning statement

• The new HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer is one of the most powerful communication tools you could own, from the leading supplier of office colour printing solutions. It brings more effective, more efficient and more effortless communication to the heart of the more demanding workgroup.

target customers

• business creatives wishing to enhance their communications and to sell ideas, products and services through professional looking documents such as sales and marketing collateral, corporate brochures, newsletters, client presentations, direct mailers and fliers, proposals, spreadsheets and web pages.
• MIS managers seeking a network printing solution for colour and monochrome output, that is dependable, cost-effective and easy to install, manage and support.
• department managers responsible for departmental performance and productivity, seeking to increase team efficiency and improve business competitiveness.

key selling points

built for speed

• faster processor for improved throughput of complex jobs
• optional 5 GB hard disk delivers multiple original colour copy output at near engine speed, so short runs can be printed in-house on demand, saving time and money

• true 600 x 600 dpi with hp imageret 2400 for professional looking colour documents
• automatic colour calibration, hp colorsmart II, industry standard sRGB and improved Pantone® colour matching for more predictable colour output
• PCL 6 for increased performance and PostScript Level 3 emulation for better colour accuracy

• cost per page for black only printing equivalent to comparable hp LaserJets
• very low cost per page for full colour printing

• improved network bandwidth with new hp 10/100Base-TX jetdirect card
• the hp color LaserJet 4550 printer is compatible with hp LaserJets offering the same user interface and network connectivity
• unattended software installation and auto discovery of accessories
• hp's accessible architecture allows existing hp LaserJet partner solutions to work on the hp color LaserJet 4550 printer

• prints up to 900 sheets or 1,800 pages with the optional duplex unit for two-sided printing and an additional 500 sheet feeder
• the hp fast infrared accessory allows walk-up printing for mobile users with a laptop, cellular phone or digital camera
• remote access to printer configuration and diagnostics via the Web
• sends configurable problem alerts via e-mail to selected recipients
• facilitated on-line re-ordering of consumables
• job status notification, toner-level sensing and enhanced control panel help for ease of use
• hard disk features such as proof and hold, quick copy, private printing and electronic storage of regularly used documents

more efficient communication

• 233MHz QED MIPS-based RISC processor
• 16ppm black & white, 4ppm full colour

• 128 MB on DN & HDN models

• PCL6 / PostScript Level 3 emulation

• new hp 10/100Base-TX jetdirect card

• optional 5 GB hard disk

• hp fast infrared accessory to print from laptop, cellular phone or digital camera

more effortless communication

• job status notification
• toner-level sensing
• enhanced control panel help
• web links to guided on-line help

• remote access to printer configuration & diagnostics
• facilitated on-line re-order of consumables
• configurable problem alerts via e-mail

transition to colour

• very low cost per page for full colour
• no penalty for black-only printing
• high reliability

• compatible with hp LaserJet printers
• hp's accessible architecture - existing hp LaserJet partner solutions work on the hp color LaserJet 4550

• little learning & support overhead required
• access to guided on-line help
• little user intervention

web access

• a home page in the printer
• accessible from any web browser

• remote status & configuration
• consumables management
• preventive e-mail alerts

• reduce support calls
• maximize uptime
• more efficient service & maintenance

• embedded virtual machine
• run custom applications downloadable from the web

what's new

• faster processor for improved throughput of complex jobs
• improved network bandwidth with new hp 10/100Base-TX jetdirect card
• 64 MB standard on base and N model/128 MB standard on DN and HDN model
• PCL6 and PostScript Level 3 emulation
• optional 5 GB hard disk with rip once for multiple original prints, quick copy, proof and hold, private printing and stored jobs
• walk-up printing for mobile users via hp fast infrared accessory
• unattended software installation
• auto discovery of accessories
• job status notification and toner-level sensing gauge
• web access features: configurable printer problem alerts via e-mail, remote printer configuration, status information and trouble-shooting, facilitated on-line re-ordering of consumables, access to usage statistics and asset tracking
• accessible architecture for 3rd party solutions
• compatibility with hp LaserJets

what's in the box?

• CD ROM with printer drivers, installer and users' guide
• getting started guide
• toner cartridges - 1 each of CMYK
• drum kit
• parallel c-cable, 3 metres (base model only)
• power cord

Supportpack

HP printadvantage offers you an alternative way to procure a total printing solution covering hardware, support, maintenance and supplies management - all for one flat fee per month. Please contact your local HP sales office for details**.

* Not available in Israel

** Only available in the following countries:- Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.