HP Color LaserJet 550-sheet Media Tray for Enterprise printers with support for plain and recycled paper types

The HP Color LaserJet 550-sheet Media Tray is a reliable paper handling accessory designed to expand the paper capacity of compatible HP Color LaserJet Enterprise printers. By adding this dedicated media tray to your printing setup, you can significantly reduce the frequency of paper reloading, allowing workgroups to maintain continuous workflow during high-volume printing tasks. This unit integrates seamlessly with supported printer models, ensuring smooth paper feed performance across a variety of supported media types and sizes.

Advantages

Using this 550-sheet media tray helps improve overall office productivity by minimizing interruptions caused by empty paper trays. It accommodates a wide range of paper types, including plain, light, heavy, bond, and recycled paper, giving users the flexibility to switch between different document formats and weights without changing printer configurations constantly. The robust construction matches original equipment standards, providing dependable everyday operation in busy professional environments.

Suitable for

• High-volume office printing environments seeking to minimize paper reloading frequency
• Workgroups that print diverse document types on plain, heavy, or recycled paper
• Expanding the paper capacity of HP Color LaserJet Enterprise X55745 and 5700 series printers

When it may not be suitable

This media tray is not compatible with printer models outside the specified HP Color LaserJet Enterprise series. It may also be unnecessary for low-volume home offices or single-user environments where standard integrated paper capacity is already sufficient for daily printing needs.

Key specifications

• Paper tray capacity: 550 sheets
• Supported media sizes: A6 to legal
• Compatible media types: Plain, light, intermediate, light bond, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy
• Dimensions: 500 mm width, 460 mm depth, 150 mm height
• Brand compatibility: HP

How to use

To install the media tray, ensure the compatible HP Color LaserJet Enterprise printer is powered off and disconnected from power sources. Carefully unpack the media tray and remove any protective packaging materials. Align the printer with the tray and lower it gently into place according to your printer model's hardware setup guide. Load the desired supported paper type into the tray, adjusting the paper guides snugly against the stack without bending the paper. Configure the paper size and type settings through the printer control panel if prompted, and resume normal printing operations.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify exact compatibility with your specific printer model before ordering
• Ensure your physical office workspace has adequate space to accommodate the printer with the added tray dimensions
• Assess your average monthly print volume to determine if a 550-sheet capacity expansion meets your workflow demands

Usage recommendations: Regularly inspect the interior of the paper tray for dust and paper debris to prevent jams. Use only recommended paper types and weights that fall within the manufacturer specifications to ensure optimal feed reliability and print quality.