HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M552, M553, M554, M555 - Setting up the printer (hardware)

1. Select a site to place the printer that meets the following specifications:
   • A sturdy, well-ventilated, dust-free area, away from direct sunlight
   • Temperature range: 15° - 27° C (59° - 80.6° F)
   • Humidity range: 10% - 80%
2. Allow sufficient space around the printer to open all doors and trays.

     caution:

   HP recommends that two people move the printer.

   Models without an optional paper tray installed weigh 60.6 lb (27.5 kg).

   Models with an optional paper tray installed weigh 73.6 lb (33.4 kg).

   Figure : Space requirements (for models without an optional tray installed)

   
   Figure : Space requirements (for models with an optional paper tray installed)

   
3. Take the HP printer out of the box, and then remove the packaging material. Verify that the contents match this illustration.
   Figure : Contents of the box

   
4. Remove all tape and packing material from the outside of the printer.

   note:

   HP recommends recycling packing materials whenever possible.

   Figure : Recycle packing materials

   

1. Place Tray 3 on a stable surface, and then place the printer on top of Tray 3.

     caution:

   HP recommends that two people move the printer.

   Figure : Place the printer on Tray 3

   
2. Open Tray 3.
   Figure : Open Tray 3

   
3. Lock the tray.
   Figure : Lock the tray

   
4. Close Tray 3.
   Figure : Close Tray 3

   

  caution:

Do not connect a USB cable now. To use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer, connect it when prompted during software installation.

1. Connect the power cable between the printer and a grounded AC outlet. To prevent damage to the printer, use only the power cable that is provided with the printer.

     caution:

   Make sure the power source is adequate for the printer voltage rating. The voltage rating is on the printer label. The printer uses either 100-127 Vac or 220-240 Vac and 50/60 Hz.

   Figure : Connect the power cable and turn on the printer

   
2. Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, if the printer is connected to a network, the network recognizes the printer and assigns an IP address or host name for the printer.
3. On the control panel, set the language, the date/time format, and the time zone.

   note:

   For advanced setup of network-connected printers, enter the printer IP address in the address bar of a Web browser after software installation is complete. To find the IP address, select the Information button , and then select Ethernet.

note:

The procedure to load paper in the 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is shown here.

  caution:

Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.

1. Open Tray 2 and remove the shipping lock.
   Figure : Open Tray 2 and remove the shipping lock

   
2. Adjust the paper width and length guides by squeezing the blue adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the paper guides to the size of paper being used

   
3. Load a stack of paper in the tray.

   note:

   To prevent jams, do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicator.

   Figure : Load paper in the tray

   
4. Close the tray.
   Figure : Close the tray

   

note:

The steps vary according to the control panel.

note:

Check with the network administrator before updating the printer firmware.

• Method one: Download HP Easy Start (Windows and macOS clients)
  1. Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet, and then click Download.
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and launch HP Easy Start.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to select and run the printer software installation.
• Method two: Download from the printer support website (Windows clients and servers)
  1. Click the link below for your printer model to go to the printer support website:
     • M552: www.hp.com/support/colorljM552
     • M553: www.hp.com/support/colorljM553
     • M554/M555: www.hp.com/support/colorljM554
  2. Select Software, Drivers and Firmware.
  3. Download the software for your printer model and operating system.

     note:

     Windows - Driver-Product Installation Software for clients, Basic Drivers V3 and V4 for clients and servers.

  4. Launch the installation file by clicking on the ".exe" or ".zip" file, as necessary, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
• Method three: IT managed setup (Windows only - clients and servers)
  Visit hp.com/go/upd to download and install the HP Universal Print Driver.

• M552: www.hp.com/support/colorljM552
• M553: www.hp.com/support/colorljM553
• M554/M555: www.hp.com/support/colorljM554