Xerox 5550 User Manual

Get up to speed with the Phaser 5550 — the 
tabloid-size laser printer that delivers the ulti-
mate combination of peak performance and 
impressive print quality.  

•  Fast printing at up to 50 ppm 

— for both single-sided and 
two-sided printing — quickly 
handles even the most  
demanding print workloads.

•  1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution and Xerox- 

exclusive EA-HG toner technology deliver  
exceptional print quality without slowing 
down the printer’s outstanding performance.

•  Complex print jobs made easy — even 

multi-page jobs with graphics, images and 
charts — thanks to a powerful 500 MHz 
processor.        

seconds means no waiting, even on  
a busy network.

•  Custom media sizes plus advanced printing 

features, like collation, booklet making and 
edge-to-edge printing, meet your complex  
printing needs. Add a finisher for stapling  
and hole punching.  

The Phaser 5550 laser printer comes loaded 
with cutting-edge intelligence features that 
simplify installation and everyday use. And with 
highly durable components throughout, count 
on total reliability day after productive day. 

•   Easily output heavy print volumes thanks  

to a robust duty cycle of 300,000 pages  
per month.  

•   Xerox Installer automatically installs and 

configures your printer for easy network  
connection, getting you up and running  
in minutes.

•  Private data stays secure thanks to built-in 

support for 802.1x and IPv6, the latest 
network security protocols.  

manage. Helpful features like CentreWare 
IS internal web server let users manage 
the device from their computers, and Email 
Alerts notify administrators of common 
occurrences, such as low toner levels, before 
they impact productivity.

 online troubleshooting 

provides 24/7 access to the online Xerox 
Knowledge Base, delivering fast solutions 
so you get back to work quickly. Plus, 
PrintingScout

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 notification delivers instant 

pop-up messages right to your desktop if 
print issues arise.

It’s simple: The Phaser 5550 laser printer 
delivers more for your money than any other 
printer in its class, and always-low operating 
costs keep it truly bottom-line friendly.   

•   An unbeatable total cost of ownership  

results from the printer’s affordable  
purchase price and low cost-per-page.

•  Long-lasting consumables increase uptime, 

and separate print drum and toner cartridge 
allow for optimized use of each component. 

•  Expect consistent, trouble-free performance 

from a printer that’s rated to deliver an 
impressive 500,000 mean prints between 
failure.

•  Get best-in-class value with extensive 

printer management tools, up to 1 GB 
memory, Adobe

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 PostScript

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 3

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, and more.

Accounting feature let you collect, organize 
and analyze usage data for tighter cost 
control.

Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee ensure 
that we stand behind our promise of  
outstanding reliability and performance.

Phaser

®

 5550 Laser Printer

Productive, reliable, and packed with value,  

the Xerox Phaser 5550 laser printer means serious business for any  

office with diverse and high-volume print demands.

Phaser

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 5550 Quick Facts

•  Print up to 50 ppm
•  True 1200 x 1200 dpi
•  Powerful 500 MHz processor
•   Robust 300,000  

pages/month duty cycle

•   256 MB memory,  

expandable to 1 GB

•   First page out time  

of 6.5 seconds

25.2 x 20.7 x 19.6 in. 
640 x 525 x 498 mm
5550DT: 

25.2 x 20.7 x 30.6 in. 
640 x 525 x 778 mm

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ppm

Phaser 5550 DT  

with 1,000-sheet feeder