HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553, M554, M555 - Replace the toner cartridges

The following information provides details about the toner cartridges for the printer, and it includes instructions to replace them.

This printer indicates when the toner-cartridge level is low and very low. The actual toner cartridge life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement cartridge available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.

The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each color: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K). The toner cartridges are inside the front door.

Continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. To redistribute the toner, remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge back and forth end to end. Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer and close the cover.

note:

High-yield toner cartridges contain more toner than standard cartridges for increased page yield. For more information, go to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.

Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until it is time to replace it.

  caution:

To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover the green imaging drum if the toner cartridge must be removed from the printer for an extended period of time.

The following illustration shows the toner-cartridge components:

Figure : Toner-cartridge components

1. Handle
2. Imaging drum
3. Protective shield
4. Memory chip

  caution:

If toner gets on clothing, wipe it off by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

note:

Information about recycling used toner cartridges is in the toner-cartridge box.

In addition to the instructions below, you can view the following video of how to replace cartridges.

1. Open the front door.
   Figure : Open the front door

   
2. Grasp the handle of the used toner cartridge and pull out to remove it.
   Figure : Remove the toner cartridge

   
3. Remove the new toner cartridge from its protective shell by tearing off the plastic strip and opening the package. Save all packaging for recycling the used toner cartridge.
   Figure : Unpack the new toner cartridge

   
4. Hold both ends of the toner cartridge and rock it 5-6 times to distribute the toner.
   Figure : Shake the toner cartridge

   
5. Remove the protective shield from the toner cartridge.
   Figure : Remove the protective shield

   
6. Support the toner cartridge underneath with one hand while holding the cartridge handle with the other. Align the toner cartridge with its slot on the shelf, and then insert the toner cartridge into the printer.

   note:

   Avoid touching the green imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print defects.

   Figure : Install the new toner cartridge

   
7. Close the front door.
   Figure : Close the front door

   
8. Pack the used toner cartridge and the protective shield into the box that the new cartridge came in.
   In the U.S. and Canada, a pre-paid shipping label is included in the box. In other countries/regions, go to www.hp.com/recycle to print a pre-paid shipping label.
   Adhere the pre-paid shipping label to the box, and return the used cartridge to HP for recycling.
   Figure : Recycle the used cartridge