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HP LaserJet Professional P1560 and P1600 printer series User Guide
Conventions used in this guide TIP: Tips provide helpful hints or shortcuts. NOTE: Notes provide important information to explain a concept or to complete a task. CAUTION: Cautions indicate procedures that are recommended to avoid losing data or damaging the product. WARNING! Warnings alert you to s...
Table of contents 1 Product basics Product comparison ............................................................................................................................. 2Environmental features ...................................................................................................
1 Product basics ● Product comparison ● Environmental features ● Product features ● Product views ENWW 1
Environmental features Duplex Save paper by using duplex printing as your default print setting. ● The HP LaserJet Professional P1560 printer series supports manual duplexing. ● The HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series supports automatic and manualduplexing. Recycling Reduce waste by using ...
Product features Benefit Supporting features Print quality ● Genuine HP print cartridge. ● True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) text and graphics. ● FastRes (1200 dpi). ● Adjustable settings to optimize print quality. Supported operating systems ● Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ● Windows Vista (32-bit ...
Product views Front and left side view Figure 1-1 HP LaserJet Professional P1560 and P1600 printer series 4 2 5 6 3 1 7 1 Output bin 2 Output tray extension 3 Priority input slot 4 Main-input tray 5 Power button 6 Cartridge door lift-tab 7 Control panel 6 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
Back view Figure 1-2 HP LaserJet Professional P1560 and P1600 printer series 2 1 3 4 1 USB port HP internal network port (HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series only) 2 Power receptacle 3 Kensington lock 4 Duplexer and rear jam-access door (HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series only) ...
2 Software for Windows ● Supported operating systems for Windows ● Supported printer-drivers for Windows ● Select the correct printer-driver for Windows ● Priority for print settings ● Change printer-driver settings for Windows ● Remove software for Windows ● Supported utilities for Windows ENWW 9
Select the correct printer-driver for Windows NOTE: Only the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series supports the HP Universal Print Driver. Whenever possible, use the printer drivers installed during the HP Smart Install or from the product CD.The UPD printer driver is a secondary back-up pri...
Priority for print settings Changes to print settings are prioritized depending on where the changes are made: NOTE: The names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program. ● Page Setup dialog box : Click Page Setup or a similar command on the File menu of the program y...
Change printer-driver settings for Windows Change the settings for all print jobsuntil the software program is closed Change the default settings for allprint jobs Change the product configurationsettings 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the driver, and then click...
Remove software for Windows Use the uninstall utility to remove Windows software 1. Click Start , and then click All Programs . 2. Click HP , and then click HP LaserJet Professional P1560 and P1600 printer . 3. Click Uninstall , and then follow the onscreen instructions to remove the software. Use t...
Supported utilities for Windows NOTE: Only the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series supports utilities for Windows. HP Web Jetadmin HP Web Jetadmin is a simple print and imaging peripheral management software tool that helps optimizeproduct use, control color costs, secure products, and str...
3 Use the product with Mac ● Software for Mac ● Print with Mac ENWW 17
Software for Mac Supported operating systems for Macintosh The product supports the following Macintosh operating systems: ● Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, and v10.6 NOTE: PPC and Intel® Core™ processors are supported. Supported printer drivers for Macintosh The HP LaserJet software installer provides PostS...
Priority for print settings for Mac Changes to print settings are prioritized depending on where the changes are made: NOTE: The names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program. ● Page Setup dialog box : Click Page Setup or a similar command on the File menu of the p...
Software for Mac HP Printer Utility for Mac Use the HP LaserJet Utility to print the product information pages and to change the Auto-Off settingfrom a Mac computer. To open the HP LaserJet Utility, complete the procedure below. ▲ Open the Print Queue, and then click the Utility icon. Supported util...
Print with Mac Create and use printing presets in Macintosh Use printing presets to save the current printer driver settings for reuse. Create a printing preset 1. On the File menu, click Print . 2. Select the driver. 3. Select the print settings. 4. In the Presets box, click Save As... , and type a...
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Macintosh You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective wayto print draft pages. 1. On the File menu, click Print . 2. Select the driver. 3. Open the Layout menu. 4. Next to Pages per Sheet , select t...
Print on both sides (duplex) with Mac Automatic NOTE: Automatic duplexing is only supported for the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series product. The printer driver only supports certain media sizes for automatic duplexing. Use the manual duplexingprocedure for media sizes not available in ...
4 Connect the product ● Supported network operating systems ● Connect with USB ● Connect to a network ENWW 25
Supported network operating systems NOTE: Only the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series supports network functions. The following operating systems support network printing: ● Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ● Windows Vista (Starter Edition, 32-bit, and 64-bit) ● Windows XP (32-bit, Service P...
Connect with USB This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. You must use an A-to-B type USB cable that is no longerthan 2 meters (6.56 feet). HP Smart Install NOTE: This installation type is supported for Windows only. The HP Smart Install allows you to install the product driver and software by co...
Connect to a network The HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series can connect to networks through the HP internalnetworking port. Supported network protocols To connect a networking-equipped product to your network, you need a network that uses the followingprotocol. ● Functional wired TCP/IP n...
5. Click the Download button. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the product installation. CD installation on a wired network NOTE: When you use the CD to install the software, you can select the Easy Install (recommended) or the Advanced Install (you are prompted to accept or make chan...
Link speeds and duplex settings NOTE: In this section duplex refers to bi-directional communication, not two-sided printing. Use the Networking tab in the embedded Web server to set the link speed if necessary. Incorrect changes to the link speed setting might prevent the product from communicating ...
5 Paper and print media ● Understand paper and print media use ● Special paper or print media guidelines ● Change the print driver to match the media type and size ● Supported paper sizes ● Supported paper types ● Tray and bin capacity ● Load paper trays ENWW 31
Understand paper and print media use This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in thisuser guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause poor print quality,increased jams, and premature wear on the product. For best...
Special paper or print media guidelines This product supports printing on special media. Use the following guidelines to obtain satisfactoryresults. When using special paper or print media, be sure to set the type and size in the printer driverto obtain the best results. CAUTION: HP LaserJet product...
Change the print driver to match the media type and size Selecting media by type and size results in significantly better print quality for heavy paper, glossy paper,and overhead transparencies. Using the wrong setting can result in unsatisfactory print quality. Alwaysprint by Type for special print...
Supported paper sizes This product supports various paper sizes, and it adapts to various media. NOTE: To obtain best print results, select the appropriate paper size and type in your print driver before printing. The printer driver only supports certain media sizes for automatic duplexing. Use the ...
Supported paper types For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ ljp1560series or www.hp.com/support/ljp1600series . Paper type (printer driver) Main-input tray Priority input slot Plain Recycled Vellum Light Mid-weight Heavy Extra Heavy Lett...
Tray and bin capacity Tray or bin Paper type Specifications Quantity Main-input tray Paper Range: 60 g/m 2 (16 lb) bond to 163 g/m 2 (43 lb) bond 250 sheets of 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) bond Envelopes Less than 60 g/m 2 (16 lb) bond to 90 g/m 2 (24 lb) bond Up to 10 envelopes Transparencies Minimum 0.13 mm (...
Load paper trays CAUTION: If you try to print on media that is wrinkled, folded, or damaged in any way, a jam might occur. See Clear jams on page 80 for more information. Priority input slot The priority input slot holds up to ten sheets of media or one envelope, one transparency, or one sheetof lab...
6 Print tasks ● Cancel a print job ● Print with Windows ENWW 41
Cancel a print job You can stop a print request by using the control panel or by using the software program. For instructionsabout how to stop a print request from a computer on a network, see the online Help for the specificnetwork software. NOTE: It can take some time for all printing to clear aft...
Print with Windows Open the Windows printer driver 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then click Properties or Preferences . Get help for any print option with Windows Printer-driver Help is separate from program Help. The printer-driver help provid...
Print colored text as black with Windows 1. Open the printer driver, click the Properties or Preferences button, and then click the Advanced tab. 2. Click the Print All Text as Black check box. 3. Click the OK button. Save custom print settings for reuse with Windows Use a printing quick set 1. Open...
Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows Automatic NOTE: Automatic duplexing is only supported for the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series product. The printer driver only supports certain media sizes for automatic duplexing. Use the manual duplexingprocedure for media sizes not available...
Select page orientation with Windows 1. Open the printer driver, click the Properties or Preferences button, and then click the Finishing tab. 2. In the Orientation area, select the Portrait or Landscape option. To print the page image upside down, select the Rotate by 180 degrees option. 3. Click t...
7 Manage and maintain ● Print information pages ● Use the HP Embedded Web Server ● Economy settings ● Quiet mode settings ● Manage supplies and accessories ● Clean the product ● Product updates ENWW 51
Print information pages You can print the following information pages. Configuration page The configuration page lists current product settings and properties. This page also contains a statuslog report. To print a configuration page, do one of the following: ● Press and hold the go button when the ...
Use the HP Embedded Web Server NOTE: Only the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series supports the embedded Web server. Use the embedded Web server (EWS) to view product and network status and to manage printingfunctions from your computer. ● View product status information ● Determine the rem...
Embedded Web server sections Information tab The Information pages group consists of the following pages: ● Device Status displays the status of the product and HP supplies. ● Device Configuration shows the information found on the configuration page. ● Supplies Status shows the status of HP supplie...
Economy settings EconoMode This product has an EconoMode option for printing drafts of documents. Using EconoMode can useless toner and decrease the cost per page. However, using EconoMode can also reduce print quality. HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-...
Quiet mode settings This product has a quiet mode that reduces noise during printing. When quiet mode is turned on, theproduct prints at a slower speed. NOTE: Quiet mode reduces the product print speed, which might improve print quality. Follow these steps to enable quiet mode. 1. Open the printer p...
Manage supplies and accessories Correctly using, storing, and monitoring the print cartridge can help ensure high-quality output. Manage print cartridges Print-cartridge storage Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print ...
Replacement instructions Redistribute toner When a small amount of toner remains in print cartridge, faded or light areas might appear on the printedpage. You might be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print c...
Replace the print cartridge 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and remove the old print cartridge. See the recycling informationinside the print-cartridge box. 2. Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, hold the print cartridge at each end. 3. P...
Replace the pickup roller Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequentreplacement of the pickup roller. If the product regularly mispicks (no media feeds through), you might need to change or clean the pickuproller. See Clean the pickup roller on page 68 ...
Replace the separation pad Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequentreplacement of the separation pad. If the product regularly pulls multiple sheets of media at a time, you might need to change the separationpad. WARNING! Before changing the separatio...
Clean the product Clean the pickup roller If you want to clean the pickup roller before deciding to replace it, follow these instructions: 1. Unplug the power cord from the product, and then remove the pickup roller as described in Replace the pickup roller on page 62 . 2. Dab a lint-free cloth in i...
Clean the paper path If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the paper path. This process usesa transparency to remove dust and toner from the paper path. Do not use bond or rough paper. NOTE: For best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not have any transpare...
Clean the print-cartridge area You do not need to clean the print-cartridge area often. However, cleaning this area can improve thequality of the printed sheets. WARNING! Before cleaning the product, turn the product off by unplugging the power cord, and wait for the product to cool. 1. Unplug the p...
3. Replace the print cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. 4. Plug the power cord into the product. Clean the exterior Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off of the exterior of the device. ENWW Clean the product 71
Product updates Firmware updates Firmware and software updates and installation instructions for this product are available at www.hp.com/support/ljp1560series or www.hp.com/support/ljp1600series . Click Downloads and drivers , click the operating system, and then select the download for the product...
8 Solve problems ● Solve general problems ● Restore factory settings ● Interpret control-panel light patterns ● Clear jams ● Solve paper-handling problems ● Solve image-quality problems ● Solve performance problems ● Solve connectivity problems ● Solve product software problems ENWW 73
Solve general problems If the product is not responding correctly, complete the steps in the following checklist, in order. If theproduct does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. If a step resolvesthe problem, you can stop without performing the other steps on the ...
8. If the configuration page prints, check the following items. a. If the page does not print correctly, the problem is with the product hardware. ContactHP Customer Care. b. If the page prints correctly, the product hardware is working. The problem is with the computerthat you are using, with the p...
Interpret control-panel light patterns Table 8-1 Status-light legend Symbol for “light off” 1 Symbol for “light on” 1 Symbol for “light blinking” 1 1 For a description of the control panel symbols and lights, see Control-panel layout on page 8 . Table 8-2 Control-panel lights Light status Light patt...
Clear jams When clearing jams, be very careful not to tear jammed paper. If a small piece of paper remains in theproduct, it could cause additional jams. CAUTION: Before clearing jams, turn the product off and disconnect the power cord. Common causes of jams ● The input trays are loaded incorrectly ...
Clear jams from the input trays CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or needle-nose pliers, to remove jams. Damage caused by sharp objects will not be covered by the warranty. When removing jammed media, pull the jammed media straight away from the product. Pulling jammedmedia out of ...
Clear jams from the duplexer NOTE: Only the HP LaserJet Professional P1600 printer series has an automatic duplexer. 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2. Open the rear door. 3. Carefully grasp the jammed paper, and slowly pull it out of the product ENWW Clear jam...
Clear jams from the output areas CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or needle-nose pliers, to remove jams. Damage caused by sharp objects will not be covered by the warranty. 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2. Keep the print cartridge door open...
3. Reinstall the print cartridge, and then close the print-cartridge door. Clear jams from inside the product 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to light. Cover it with a piece of paper. 86 Chapter 8 Solve p...
Solve paper-handling problems The following problems with media cause print-quality deviations, jams, or damage to the product. Problem Cause Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion The paper is too moist, too rough, tooheavy, too smooth, or it is embossed orfrom a faulty paper lot. Try anothe...
Solve image-quality problems You can prevent most print-quality problems by following these guidelines. ● Use paper that meets HP specifications. See Paper and print media on page 31 . ● Clean the product as necessary. See Clean the paper path on page 69 . Image defect examples This section provides...
Dropouts ● A single sheet of media might be defective. Try reprintingthe job. ● The media moisture content is uneven or the media hasmoist spots on its surface. Try printing with new media. ● The media lot is bad. The manufacturing processes cancause some areas to reject toner. Try a different type ...
Toner smear ● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the media,the media guides might be dirty. Wipe the media guideswith a dry, lint-free cloth. ● Check the media type and quality. ● The fuser temperature might be too low. In your printerdriver, make sure the appropriate media type is select...
Page skew ● Make sure that the media is loaded correctly and themedia guides are not too tight or too loose against themedia stack. ● The input bin might be too full. ● Check the media type and quality. Curl or wave ● Check the media type and quality. Both high temperatureand high humidity cause med...
Toner scatter outline ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around thecharacters, the transfer of toner to the media is notoptimal (a small amount of toner scatter is normal for laserprinting). Try a different media type setting in the printerdriver, or use a different media type. ● Turn over t...
Optimize and improve image quality Change print density You can change the print density setting by from the printer properties dialog box. 1. Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003 (using the default Start menuview): Click Start , and then click Printers and Faxes . -or- Windows X...
Solve performance problems Problem Cause Solution Pages print but are totally blank. The sealing tape might still be in the printcartridges. Verify that the sealing tape has beencompletely removed from the printcartridges. The document might contain blankpages. Check the document that you are printi...
Solve connectivity problems NOTE: Restore the factory default settings for the product. See Restore factory settings on page 75 . If the problem persists, try the solutions in this section. Solve direct-connect problems If you have connected the product directly to a computer, check the cable. ● Ver...
Solve product software problems Solve common Windows problems Error message: "General Protection FaultException OE" "Spool32" "Illegal Operation" Cause Solution Close all software programs, restart Windows, and try again. Delete all temp files from the Temp subdirectory. Dete...
A Supplies and accessories ● Order parts, accessories, and supplies ● Part numbers ENWW 103
Order parts, accessories, and supplies Order supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupply Order genuine HP parts or accessories www.hp.com/buy/parts Order through service or support providers Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. Order using HP software Embedded Web server sections on...
B Service and support ● Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ● HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet print cartridge limited warranty statement ● End User License Agreement ● Customer self-repair warranty service ● Customer support ● Repack the product ENWW 105
End User License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT: This End-User LicenseAgreement (“EULA”) is a contract between (a) you (either an individual or the entity you represent) and(b) Hewlett-Packard Company (“HP”) that governs your use of the software product (“Software...
Repack the product If HP Customer Care determines that your product needs to be returned to HP for repair, follow thesesteps to repack the product before shipping it. CAUTION: Shipping damage as a result of inadequate packing is the customer’s responsibility. 1. Remove and retain the print cartridge...
C Specifications ● Physical specifications ● Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions ● Environmental specifications ENWW 113
Physical specifications Table C-1 Physical specifications 1 Specification HP LaserJet Professional P1560printer series HP LaserJet Professional P1600printer series Product weight 5.9 kg (13.0 lb) 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) Product height 245 mm (9.65 in) 245 mm (9.65 in) Product depth minimum 239 mm (9.41 in)...
D Regulatory information ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Safety statements ENWW 115
Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally soundmanner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment. Ozone production This product gene...
properly, processing them to recover plastics and metals for new products and diverting millions of tonsof waste from landfills. Since this cartridge is being recycled and used in new materials, it will not bereturned to you. Thank you for being environmentally responsible! NOTE: Use the return labe...
Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1; DoC#: BOISB-0902-00-rel. 1.0 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard,Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet Professional P1566/P1606 ...
Safety statements Laser safety The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasimplemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance ismandatory for products marketed in the United States. The device is certified as...
Laser statement for Finland Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat HP LaserJet Professional P1566, P1606dn, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteenulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuuslu...
Substances Table (China) Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (Turkey) Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur 124 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW
Index A accessories ordering 103, 104part numbers 104 acoustic specifications 114address, printer Macintosh, troubleshooting 101 altitude specifications 114anticounterfeit supplies 57 B batteries included 119bin, output jams, clearing 85 bins, output capacity 37features 4 blank pages troubleshooting...
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