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HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556 - Printer specifications

note:
The following specifications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to change. For current information, see www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor556.

Technical specifications

Model name
Product number
556dn
G1W46A
556xh
G1W47A
Paper handling
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity)
Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity)
Tray 3 (500-sheet capacity)
Optional
Printer stand
Optional
Optional
3 x 500-sheet paper feeder and stand (combined 1,500-sheet capacity)
Optional
Optional
Automatic duplex printing
Connectivity
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Easy-access USB port for printing without a computer and upgrading the firmware
Hardware Integration Pocket for connecting accessory and third-party devices
HP Internal USB Ports
Optional
Optional
Integrated HP near-field communication (NFC) and Wireless Direct Print functionality for printing from mobile devices
Optional
HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory for printing from mobile devices
Optional
Optional
HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server accessory for wireless connectivity
Optional
Optional
Memory
1.28 GB base memory
note:
The base memory is expandable to 2.0 GB by adding a DIMM memory module.
Mass storage
4 GB embedded Multi-Media Controller (eMMC)
Not supported
320 GB HP Secure High-Performance Hard Disk
Not supported
Security
HP Trusted Platform Module for encrypting all data that passes through the printer
Optional
Optional
Control-panel display and keyboard
Color touchscreen control panel
Print
Prints 50 pages per minute (ppm) on A4 and 50 ppm on letter-size paper in Professional mode.
Prints 75 ppm on A4 and 75 ppm on letter-size paper in General Office mode
Easy-access USB printing (no computer required)
Store jobs in the printer memory to print later or print privately

Supported operating systems

The following information applies to the Printer-Specific Windows PCL 6 and HP print drivers for OS X and to the in-box software installation CD.
">Windows: The HP Software Installer CD installs the “HP PCL.6” version 3 print driver, the “HP PCL 6” version 3 print driver, or the “HP PCL-6” version 4 print driver, depending on the Windows operating system, along with optional software when using the full software installer. Download the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the printer-support Web site for this printer: www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor556.
OS X: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com or from the Print Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. HP Easy Start is not included in the in-box CD.
  1. Go to 123.hp.com.
  2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html.
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX®, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts.
Supported operating systems and print drivers
Operating system
Print driver installed (from the software installer CD for Windows, or the installer on the Web for OS X)
Notes
Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows XP in April 2009. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued XP operating system.
Windows Vista®, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2003 SP2, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2010. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued Server 2003 operating system.
Windows 7 SP1, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the full software installation.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit
The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit
The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit
The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit
The software installer does not support Windows Server 2012 but the printer-specific print drivers do support it.
Download the driver from the HP Web site, and use the Windows Add Printer tool to install it.
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit
The software installer does not support Windows Server 2012 but the printer-specific print drivers do support it.
Download the driver from the HP Web site, and use the Windows Add Printer tool to install it.
OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, OS X 10.11 El Capitan
The HP print driver is available for download from HP Easy Start. The HP installer software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD.
For OS X, download the installer from HP Easy Start.
  1. Go to 123.hp.com.
  2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
note:
For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor556 for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer.
note:
For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information, click the links.
Minimum system requirements
Windows
OS X
  • CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an Internet connection
  • Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
  • 400 MB of available hard-disk space
  • 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
  • Internet connection
  • 1 GB of available hard-disk space

Mobile printing solutions

The printer supports the following software for mobile printing:
  • HP ePrint software
    note:
    The HP ePrint Software supports the following operating systems: Windows 7 SP 1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit); and OS X versions 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, and 10.11 El Capitan.
  • HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)
  • HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)
  • ePrint Enterprise app (Supported by all printers using ePrint Enterprise Server Software)
  • Google Cloud Print
  • AirPrint
  • Android Printing

Printer dimensions

Dimensions for the dn model
    Figure : Dimensions for the dn model
  1. 457 mm
  2. 463 mm
  3. 530 mm
  4. 22.2 kg
Dimensions for the xh model
    Figure : Dimensions for the xh model
  1. 597 mm
  2. 463 mm
  3. 530 mm
  4. 34.1 kg
Dimensions for Tray 3
    Figure : Dimensions for Tray 3
  1. 138 mm
  2. Tray closed: 396 mmTray opened: 678 mm
  3. Lower-left door closed: 514 mmLower-left door opened: 1038 mm
  4. 5.4 kg
Dimensions for the printer stand
    Figure : Dimensions for the printer stand
  1. 640 mm
  2. Tray closed: 669 mmTray opened: 810 mm
  3. Lower-left door closed: 669 mmLower-left door opened: 1040 mm
  4. 31.2 kg
Dimensions for the 3 x 500-sheet paper feeder and stand
    Figure : Dimensions for the 3 x 500-sheet paper feeder and stand
  1. 642 mm
  2. Tray closed: 669 mmTray opened: 795 mm
  3. Lower-left door closed: 669 mmLower-left door opened: 1040 mm
  4. 35.8 kg
Dimensions for the xh model with the printer stand
    Figure : Dimensions for the xh model with the printer stand
  1. 1297 mm
  2. 669 mm
  3. 669 mm
  4. 59.9 kg
Dimensions for the dn model with the 3 x 500-sheet paper feeder and stand
    Figure : Dimensions for the dn model with the 3 x 500-sheet paper feeder and stand
  1. 1099 mm
  2. 669 mm
  3. 669 mm
  4. 58 kg

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions

Power consumption

Power consumption (average, in watts)1, 2
Printer Series3
Printing
Ready
Sleep
Manual-On/Auto Off
Off
HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556
52 W
dn models: 12 W
xh models: 15 W
dn models: 6.3 W
xh models: 7.5 W
0.3 W
0.03 W
1Values subject to change.
2Power reported is highest value measured for all printer models using standard voltages.
3Speed in Professional mode is 50 ppm A4 size and 53 ppm Letter-size. Speed in General Office mode is 75 ppm A4 size and 79 ppm Letter-size.

Electrical specifications

Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
  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.

Acoustic emissions

HP PageWide Enterprise Color 5561
Sound power level
Printing (50 ppm)
Ready
Declared per ISO 9296
LWAd = 6.9 Bels (A) [69 dB(A)]
LWAd = 3.5 Bels (A) [35 dB(A)]
Sound pressure level - Bystander position
Printing
Ready
Declared per ISO 9296
LpAm = 55 dB(A)
LpAm = 17 dB(A)
1Acoustic values are subject to change. Configuration tested: HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn printing on A4-size paper at 50 ppm in simplex mode.

Operating-environment range

Operating-environment specifications
Environment
Recommended
Allowed
Temperature
17° to 25°C
15° to 30°C
Relative humidity
30% to 70% relative humidity (RH)
10% to 80% (RH)
Altitude
Not applicable
0 to 3048 m