HP 5500n

**theengel** · 09-16-2015

Originally Posted by Printerdude

"Is it possible to download firmware for 5500nd to 5500n to able to print duplex automatically". Answer to this question is NO!

So you've tried this? Just curious.

**Printerdude** · 09-16-2015

Originally Posted by theengel

So you've tried this? Just curious.

No, but why would HP let you download something for free to upgrade your printer for the better. One firmware for multiple models in the same series. It's in the board or the dimm. HP 5500 firmware download not found on HP site.

**subaro** · 09-16-2015

Originally Posted by Printerdude

In defense to your post, you are wrong this time. Did you read his post? He is trying to upload the firmware to make a "5500N to a 5500DN". He did not say he is trying to upload the firmware to a "5500DN formatter or upgrade kit". The original question was:
"Is it possible to download firmware for 5500nd to 5500n to able to print duplex automatically". Answer to this question is NO!

I quite understand that. I think you need to reread my post again. we are saying the same thing. my point is a previous poster showed him it is a hardware fix and not software. later on he said

I have similar of this kit but do you have last version of firmware for HP 5500nd and I will try uploaded to HP 5500n to see if it works.

If every question here is answered with a yes or no, then the forum would be quite messed up. you also have to have a bit of logic in your question and answer.

**theengel** · 09-16-2015

So all you have to do is order the firmware, right? You don't need a whole other formatter.

**subaro** · 09-16-2015

Originally Posted by Printerdude

No, but why would HP let you download something for free to upgrade your printer for the better. One firmware for multiple models in the same series. It's in the board or the dimm. HP 5500 firmware download not found on HP site.

I beg to differ on the highlighted quote . the rest i agree with.

Drivers & Software - HP Support Center.

**Printerdude** · 09-16-2015

Originally Posted by subaro

I quite understand that. I think you need to reread my post again. we are saying the same thing. my point is a previous poster showed him it is a hardware fix and not software. later on he said

I have similar of this kit but do you have last version of firmware for HP 5500nd and I will try uploaded to HP 5500n to see if it works.

If every question here is answered with a yes or no, then the forum would be quite messed up. you also have to have a bit of logic in your question and answer.

You're right, we are saying the same thing, hsrmms is confusing us with him saying "I have similar of this kit but do you have last version of firmware for HP 5500nd and I will try uploaded to HP 5500n to see if it works". It seems kinda fast for him/her to get the upgrade kit over night, you would think they would have tried it before performing any update. It just sounded like he/she just wanted to install the firmware to the 5500n with the original formatter installed to see if it will work, mho.

**Printerdude** · 09-16-2015

Originally Posted by theengel

So all you have to do is order the firmware, right? You don't need a whole other formatter.

HP have two formatter boards, one for simplex and one for duplex. You have to order the duplex board or upgrade kit for duplexing capabilities. Firmware will not add duplexing to a simplex printer. Just thought there might be a dimm that can change a model to a duplex, my mistake. Now wondering how printerworks did to make a upgrade kit.