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2012 FG Catalog

  • Comprehensive Engine History/Overview
  • Full Cartridge Breakdown
  • Critical Component Analysis

Kaleidochrome

HP 5500 Laser Engine

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Printer History: Released in November 2002.

Hardware Information: Delivers 21 ppm black or color with a first page out at 18 seconds and a monthly duty cycle of 120,000 pages.

OEM Cartridge Information: The black toner cartridge (C9730A) yields 13,000 pages at 5% coverage while the colors (C9731A, C9732A, C9733A) yield 12,000 pages.

Target: Intended for graphic designers, print service managers and GIS professionals in need of high quality, high speed, wide format, tabloid color printing.

Regional placement: Global.


Standard Builds

  • C9730A
  • C9731A
  • C9732A
  • C9733A
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9730A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9730A PCR OEM
Standard C9730A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIHPNPE
Standard C9730A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500CHEMK345
Standard C9730A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPB
Standard C9730A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADEK
Standard C9730A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP5500DRBLADEK
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9731A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9731A PCR OEM
Standard C9731A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIHPNPE
Standard C9731A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500CHEMC335
Standard C9731A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPC
Standard C9731A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADEK
Standard C9731A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP5500DRBLADEK
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9732A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9732A PCR OEM
Standard C9732A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIHPNPE
Standard C9732A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500CHEMY335
Standard C9732A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPY
Standard C9732A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADEK
Standard C9732A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP5500DRBLADEK
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9733A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9733A PCR OEM
Standard C9733A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIHPNPE
Standard C9733A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500CHEMM335
Standard C9733A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPM
Standard C9733A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADEK
Standard C9733A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP5500DRBLADEK

Premium Builds

  • C9730A
  • C9731A
  • C9732A
  • C9733A
More Information

Compatible Replacement Drum Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 MKI Premium - Gears, paper, no powder More Information

HP5500MKIKPNPE

More Information

Compatible Replacement Black Toner Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 FG Premium - Black Chemical Toner - 20kg (two 10kg bags... More Information

HP5500KHEMK10KG

More Information

Compatible Replacement Black Chip

Black Compatible Replacement for HP 5500/5550 - For use with... More Information

HP5500CHIPB

More Information

Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade

HP 5500 Special Formulation Wiper Blade More Information

HP5500WBLADESFG

Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Premium C9730A Doctor Blade OEM
Premium C9730A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIKPNPE
Premium C9730A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500KHEMK10KG
Premium C9730A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPB
Premium C9730A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADESFG
Premium C9730A Compatible Replacement Shim HP5500DBSHIM
More Information

Compatible Replacement Drum Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 MKI Premium - Gears, paper, no powder More Information

HP5500MKIKPNPE

More Information

Compatible Replacement Cyan Toner Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 FG Premium - Cyan Chemical Toner - 20kg (two 10kg bags... More Information

HP5500KHEMC10KG

More Information

Compatible Replacement Cyan Chip

Cyan Compatible Replacement for HP 5500/5550 - For use with... More Information

HP5500CHIPC

More Information

Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade

HP 5500 Special Formulation Wiper Blade More Information

HP5500WBLADESFG

Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Premium C9731A Doctor Blade OEM
Premium C9731A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIKPNPE
Premium C9731A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500KHEMC10KG
Premium C9731A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPC
Premium C9731A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADESFG
Premium C9731A Compatible Replacement Shim HP5500DBSHIM
More Information

Compatible Replacement Drum Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 MKI Premium - Gears, paper, no powder More Information

HP5500MKIKPNPE

More Information

Compatible Replacement Yellow Toner Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 FG Premium - Yellow Chemical Toner - 20kg (two 10kg bags... More Information

HP5500KHEMY10KG

More Information

Compatible Replacement Yellow Chip

Yellow Compatible Replacement for HP 5500/5550 - For use with... More Information

HP5500CHIPY

More Information

Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade

HP 5500 Special Formulation Wiper Blade More Information

HP5500WBLADESFG

Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Premium C9732A Doctor Blade OEM
Premium C9732A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIKPNPE
Premium C9732A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500KHEMY10KG
Premium C9732A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPY
Premium C9732A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADESFG
Premium C9732A Compatible Replacement Shim HP5500DBSHIM
More Information

Compatible Replacement Drum Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 MKI Premium - Gears, paper, no powder More Information

HP5500MKIKPNPE

More Information

Compatible Replacement Magenta Toner Kaleidochrome Product

HP 5500 FG Premium - Magenta Chemical Toner - 20kg (two 10kg... More Information

HP5500KHEMM10KG

More Information

Compatible Replacement Magenta Chip

Magenta Compatible Replacement for HP 5500/5550 - For use with... More Information

HP5500CHIPM

More Information

Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade

HP 5500 Special Formulation Wiper Blade More Information

HP5500WBLADESFG

Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Premium C9733A Doctor Blade OEM
Premium C9733A Compatible Replacement Drum HP5500MKIKPNPE
Premium C9733A Compatible Replacement Toner HP5500KHEMM10KG
Premium C9733A Compatible Replacement Chip HP5500CHIPM
Premium C9733A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP5500WBLADESFG
Premium C9733A Compatible Replacement Shim HP5500DBSHIM

All Products Compatible with the HP 5500 Laser Engine

Critical Component Analysis

Toner Hopper

Component Replacement Frequency*
Toner 1
Doctor Blade 2
Seal 1
Agitator Drive Gear 3
Contact End Cap 3
Developer Roller Sealing Felt 3
Developer Roller End Cap 3
Developer Roller 2
Developer Roller End Cap Bearing 3
Developer Roller Bushing 2
Drive Gears 3
Fill Plug 3
Gear Housing End Cap 3
Seal Exit Port Plug 3
Supply Roller 2
Supply Roller End Felt 2
Retaining Blade 3

*Cartridge Life - OEM Run Plus 2 Remanufactures

Waste Hopper

ComponentReplacement Frequency*
Drum 1
Cartridge Chip 1
Wiper Blade 1
PCR 2
Cartridge Handle 3
Cartridge Pin (Long and Short) 3
Cartridge Compression Spring 3
Cartridge Spring 3
Drive Element 3
Drum Axle 3
Drum Axle Bearing 3
Drum Axle Lock Washer 2
Drum Axle Washer 3
Drum Shutter 3
Recovery Blade 3
Wiper Blade End Felt 3
Wiper Blade End Foam 3
Wiper Blade Shim 3

*Cartridge Life - OEM Run Plus 2 Remanufactures

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