HP Color LaserJet 4550

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If one or more toner cartridges are installed incorrectly, this may result in a 54.2 carousel rotation error. This error is typically accompanied by a loud grinding noise. NOTE: The carousel is the rotating part under the top cover to which all four print cartridges attach.
When a 50.4F. 00 error is displayed on the control panel, it indicates that there is an issue with the fuser or the power outlet where the printer is connected. Turn the printer off, and then back on to clear the error. Ensure that the power outlet, to which the printer is connected, is in good working condition.
This error is primarily caused by a transfer alienation failure in which the ITB is stuck and unable to rotate, the SR9 sensor (the primary transfer roller disengagement sensor) has gone bad or the fuser drive assembly has failed.
If one or more toner cartridges are installed incorrectly, this may result in a 54.2 carousel rotation error. This error is typically accompanied by a loud grinding noise. NOTE: The carousel is the rotating part under the top cover to which all four print cartridges attach.
This error is primarily caused by one of the following conditions: A transfer alienation failure in which the ITB is stuck and unable to properly engage the internal transfer rollers. The SR9 sensor (the primary transfer roller disengagement sensor) has gone bad. The fuser drive assembly has failed.
If your printer is turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer. Keep the power plug unplugged for 60 seconds, reconnect the power cord to the wall, and turn on the printer. If the error persists, remove the cartridge from the printer, clean the cartridge contacts with a cloth, and reinstall the cartridges.
If your printer`s status displays “Printer in error state,” there may be a problem with the printer itself. Make sure the printer is turned on and connected to your PC by Wi-Fi or cable. Check it for low paper or ink, and be sure the cover isn`t open and the paper isn`t jammed.
This code indicates the disconnected status of your HP printer. Here are solutions you can try to fix this. 1. Reconnect the printer and then reinstall the printer driver.
This typically means the toner cartridge is binding up internally. Remove the black toner cartridge and look at the right end of it to find a couple of white plastic triangular pieces sticking out.
Recommended action. Turn the printer off, wait 15 seconds and turn the printer back on (using the power switch located on the back of the printer). The error code should not appear again.
Turn off the HP printer and unplug it from the power source. Also, shut down your computer and unplug any external devices. Wait for a few minutes and then plug in the printer and turn it back on. Finally, turn on your computer and check if the error state has been resolved.
The 41.2 error in the LaserJet 5Si, 8000, 8100 and 8150 is typically caused by high voltage arcing that disrupts the beam detect circuit. The most common cause of arcing is a bad connection to the transfer roller.
Turn off the HP printer and unplug it from the power source. Also, shut down your computer and unplug any external devices. Wait for a few minutes and then plug in the printer and turn it back on. Finally, turn on your computer and check if the error state has been resolved.
The four standard cartridges would be present attached to a rotating device called Carousel under the printer cover. The issues with the carousel rotation and the misplacement of the cartridges upon the printer devices would result in issues with the printer device called as printer error 54.2.

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