HP 550-sheet Media Tray for Color LaserJet Enterprise M55x/M57x B5L34A
The HP 550-sheet Media Tray B5L34A significantly enhances compatible HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M55x and M57x series printers by adding an extra 550-sheet input capacity, streamlining diverse media handling.
- Expanded Capacity: Adds 550 sheets of input capacity, reducing the frequency of paper reloads and minimizing workflow interruptions for busy teams.
- Diverse Media Support: Automatically switches between various media types, from plain paper to glossy brochures and labels, eliminating manual tray changes for specialized print jobs.
- Enhanced Productivity: Enables continuous, high-volume printing without constant supervision, allowing staff to focus on core tasks rather than printer management.
- Seamless Integration: Purpose-built for HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M55x/M57x series, ensuring reliable performance and full compatibility within your existing printing infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The HP 550-sheet Media Tray B5L34A is an essential accessory designed to boost the productivity of HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M55x and M57x series printers, providing an additional 550-sheet input capacity. This expansion allows for longer print runs and reduces the need for frequent paper replenishment in demanding office environments.
Engineered for seamless integration, this media tray supports a wide array of media types, including plain paper, glossy brochure paper up to 220 g/m², photo paper, labels, and transparencies. It enables automatic switching between different media, optimizing workflows for diverse printing needs without manual intervention.
- Increased Uptime: Extends the time between paper refills, ensuring printers remain operational for longer periods and supporting uninterrupted business processes.
- Flexible Media Handling: Facilitates printing on multiple paper types, from standard documents to marketing materials, directly from the printer without manual tray adjustments.
- Optimized Workflows: Reduces the operational overhead associated with managing print jobs, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than printer maintenance.
- Cost-Effective Expansion: Provides a scalable solution to meet growing print demands without investing in additional full-sized printers, optimizing capital expenditure.
- Reliable Performance: Manufactured by HP, this tray ensures consistent paper feeding and reliable operation, maintaining print quality and minimizing paper jams.
This HP media tray is a strategic addition for any organization seeking to maximize the efficiency and versatility of their compatible Color LaserJet Enterprise printers.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
High-Volume Document Production
Organizations with substantial daily printing needs often face interruptions due to frequent paper tray refills. This tray expands the printer's capacity by 550 sheets, ensuring longer, uninterrupted print runs for critical business documents.
Corporate offices, government agencies, large departments, administrative centers
Versatile Media Printing
Many businesses require printing on various media, from standard paper to glossy brochures or labels, which typically demands manual tray changes. This accessory allows automatic switching between diverse media types, streamlining the production of marketing materials, reports, and specialized documents.
Marketing departments, real estate firms, educational institutions, legal practices
Reduced IT Overhead
Manual printer management, including paper reloading and media switching, consumes valuable IT or administrative staff time. By automating these tasks with increased capacity and media flexibility, this tray reduces operational demands and frees up staff for higher-value activities.
Small businesses without dedicated IT, growing mid-market companies, facilities management teams, IT operations teams
Key Features
550-sheet input capacity
Reduces the frequency of paper reloads, minimizing workflow interruptions and ensuring continuous printing for critical business operations.
Supports media up to 220 g/m² (58 lb)
Enables printing on a wider range of professional media, including heavier brochure paper, without compromising print quality or requiring specialized printers.
Automatic media type switching
Eliminates manual tray adjustments for different print jobs, streamlining the production of diverse documents and enhancing operational efficiency.
Custom media sizes from 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
Provides flexibility to print on non-standard paper sizes, accommodating specialized forms, cards, or labels required for specific business applications.
Designed for HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M55x/M57x series
Ensures guaranteed compatibility and reliable performance within your existing HP enterprise printing infrastructure, protecting your investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
For printing client reports, policy documents, and marketing materials on diverse media types without constant manual intervention.
Legal & Professional Services
To efficiently produce legal briefs, client presentations, and internal documents, often requiring different paper stocks or sizes.
Education & Research
For high-volume printing of course materials, administrative documents, and research papers, ensuring continuous operation during peak periods.
Manufacturing & Industrial
To generate internal reports, operational manuals, and shipping labels, supporting varied document needs across production and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HP printer models are compatible with this 550-sheet media tray?
This media tray is compatible with HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M552dn, M553n, M553dn, M553x, M553dh, M553dnm, M553xm, MFP M577dn, M577f, M577c, M577z, M577dnm, and M577cm series printers.
What types of media can this tray handle?
The tray supports a variety of media including plain paper, brochure paper, inkjet paper, photo paper (borderless, HP premium, panoramic, plus tab), labels, greeting cards, index cards, and transparencies.
What is the maximum paper weight supported by this media tray?
This media tray supports paper weights up to 220 g/m² (58 lb), allowing for the use of heavier stocks for professional documents and marketing materials.
Does this media tray require any special software or drivers to function?
No, this media tray integrates seamlessly with your compatible HP Color LaserJet Enterprise printer and utilizes the printer's existing drivers and software for full functionality.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
90-day commercial warranty (parts only)
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.