HP CP1510 - Manual

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1 Basics ● Product comparison ● Product features ● Walkaround ENWW 1

Product comparison HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series Printer ● Prints up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) on letter-size media or A4-size media in monochrome (blackand white), and 8 ppm in color ● Single-sheet priority feed slot (tray 1) and 150-sheet input tray (tray 2) ● Hi-Speed universal serial bus (U...

Walkaround Front view 1 5 2 4 6 7 3 1 Output bin (holds 125 sheets of standard paper) 2 Front door (provides access to the print cartridges) 3 Tray 1 (single-sheet priority feed slot) and jam-access door 4 Tray 2 (holds 150 sheets of standard paper) 5 Control panel 6 Memory card slots and PictBridge...

3 Power switch 4 Power connection Control-panel walkaround The product has the following items on the control panel. 1 Ready light (green): The Ready light is on when the product is ready to print. It blinks when the product is receiving print data. 2 Attention light (amber): The Attention light bli...

8 Back arrow ( ) button: Use this button for the following actions: ● Exit the control-panel menus. ● Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list. ● Scroll back to a previous menu item in a submenu list (without saving changes to the menu item). 9 Cancel Job ( X ) button: Press this button to c...

2 Software ● Product software ● Supported operating systems and printer drivers ● Additional drivers ● Priority for print settings ● Open the printer driver and change the print settings ● Remove software from Windows operating systems ● Utilities ENWW 7

Product software The printing-system software is included with the product. See the getting started guide for installationinstructions. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer drivers foraccess to the product features and communication with the com...

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...

Open the printer driver and change the print settings Operating System To change the settings for allprint jobs until the softwareprogram is closed To change the default settingsfor all print jobs To change the deviceconfiguration settings Windows 2000, XP,Server 2003, andVista 1. On the File menu i...

Remove software from Windows operating systems 1. Click Start , and then click All Programs . 2. Click HP , and then click HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series . 3. Click Uninstall , and then follow the onscreen instructions to remove the software. Utilities Software for Windows HP ToolboxFX HP ToolboxFX...

Software for networks HP Web Jetadmin HP Web Jetadmin is a browser-based management tool for network-connected printers within yourintranet. It should be installed only on the network administrator’s computer. To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin and for the latest list of supported host...

3 Paper and print media ● Understand paper and print media use ● Supported paper and print media sizes ● Supported paper types and tray capacity ● Special paper or print media guidelines ● Load paper and print media ENWW 13

Supported paper types and tray capacity Media type Dimensions 1 Weight Capacity 2 Paper orientation Paper, including thefollowing types: ● Plain ● Letterhead ● Color ● Preprinted ● Prepunched ● Recycled Minimum: 76 x 127 mm(3 x 5 inches) Maximum: 216 x 356 mm(8.5 x 14 inches) 60 to 90 g/m 2 (16 to 2...

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 your print driver toobtain the best print results. CAUTION: HP LaserJet pr...

Load paper and print media Load tray 1 NOTE: Place the media into tray 1 with the side to be printed on face-up and the top toward the product. 1. Place a single sheet of media into the tray 1 slot, and slide the paper guides so that they are againstthe sheet. 2. Feed the sheet into the tray as far ...

USB connection NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. The installation program will notify you when the USB cable should be connected. This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. You must use an A-to-B type USB cable for printing. Network connection This product supports ...

Network configuration To configure network parameters on the product, use the product control panel, the embedded Webserver, or, for Windows operating systems, the HP ToolboxFX software. Set up the product and use it on the network Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the HP software installer on...

Use the product control panel Configure the TC/IP settings You can configure the IP address manually or automatically. Manual configuration 1. On the control-panel menu, press OK . 2. Use the Left arrow ( ) or the Right arrow ( ) button to select Network config. , and then press OK . 3. Use the Left...

Restore defaults (network settings) 1. On the control-panel menu, press OK . 2. Use the Left arrow ( ) or the Right arrow ( ) button to select Network config. , and then press OK . 3. Use the Left arrow ( ) or the Right arrow ( ) button to select Restore defaults , and then press OK . 4. Press OK to...

Table 4-4 IP addressing Service name Description DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) For automatic IP address assignment. The DHCP serverprovides the device with an IP address without requiring theuser to intervene. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) For automatic IP address assignment. The BOOTP ser...

Configure IP parameters TCP/IP configuration parameters can be configured manually, or they can be automatically downloadedby using DHCP or BOOTP each time the product is turned on. When turned on, a new product that is unable to retrieve a valid IP address from the networkautomatically assigns itse...

5 Print tasks ● Use features in the Windows printer driver ● Use features in the Macintosh printer driver ● Stop a print request ENWW 31

Use features in the Windows printer driver 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 qua...

If the status lights on the control panel continue to blink after you cancel a print job, the computer is stillsending the job to the product. Either delete the job from the print queue or wait until the computerfinishes sending data. The product will return to the Ready state. Create and use printi...

Print-quality settings Print-quality settings affect print resolution and toner usage. 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences . 3. On the Paper/Quality tab, select the print quality setting that you want to use. Selec...

You can also use the scroll bar to adjust the percentage. 4. Click OK . Print a document onto a different paper size 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences . 3. On the Effects tab, click Print Document On . 4. Select ...

5. Click OK . 6. Open the Print dialog in the software program from which you are printing. In most programs this is done by clicking File and then Print . 7. Select the HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series. 8. Click Properties or Preferences . The exact option name depends on the software program from w...

Use features in the Macintosh printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the printer features are available from the printerdriver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see the printer-driver help. NOTE: Settings in the printer dri...

4. Next to Layout Direction , select the order and placement of the pages on the sheet. 5. Next to Borders , select the type of border to print around each page on the sheet. Set the color options Use the Color Options pop-up menu to control how colors are interpreted and printed from software progr...

Stop a print request You can stop a print request by using the product control panel or using your software program. Forinstructions on how to stop a print request from a computer on a network, see the online Help for thespecific network software. NOTE: It can take some time for all printing to clea...

6 Control panel ● Understand control-panel features ● Use the control-panel menus ● Use the product control panel in shared environments ENWW 41

Use the control-panel menus Use the menus 1. Press OK to open the menus. 2. Press the Left arrow ( ) or Right arrow ( ) button to navigate through the listings. 3. Press OK to select the appropriate option. An asterisk (*) appears next to the active selection. 4. Press the Back arrow ( ) button to s...

Reports menu Use the Reports menu to print reports that provide information about the product. Menu item Description Demo page Prints a color page that demonstrates print quality. Menu structure Prints a map of the control-panel-menu layout. The active settings for each menuare listed. Config report...

System setup menu Use this menu to establish basic product settings. The System setup menu has several sub-menus. Each is described in the following table. Menu item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Description Language Select the language for the control-paneldisplay messages and the productreports. Pap...

Service menu Use this menu to restore default settings, clean the product, and activate special modes that affect printoutput. Menu item Description Restore defaults Sets all customized settings to the factory default values. PowerSave Sets how long the product remains idle before it enters PowerSav...

Use the product control panel in shared environments If your product is shared with other users, adhere to the following guidelines to ensure successful productoperation: ● Consult your system administrator before making changes to control-panel settings. Changingcontrol-panel settings could affect ...

7 Color ● Manage color ● Advanced color use ● Match colors ● HP Basic Color Match tool ENWW 51

Manage color Setting color options to Automatic typically produces the best possible print quality for color documents. However, you sometimes might want to print a color document in grayscale (black and white) or changeone of the product color options. ● In Windows, use the settings on the Color ta...

Setting description Setting options Neutral Grays The Neutral Grays setting determines the method for creating gray colors used in text, graphics, andphotographs. ● Black Only generates neutral colors (grays and black) by using only black toner. This guarantees neutral colors without a colorcast. ● ...

Advanced color use The product provides automatic color features that generate excellent color results. Carefully designedand tested color tables provide smooth, accurate color rendition of all printable colors. The product also provides sophisticated tools for the experienced professional. HP Color...

Match colors The process of matching printer output color to your computer screen is complex, because printers andcomputer monitors use different methods of producing color. Monitors display colors by using light pixels that use an RGB (red, green, blue) color process, but printers print colors by u...

HP Basic Color Match tool The HP Basic Color Match tool allows you to adjust spot color in your printed output. For example, youcan match the color of your company logo on your printed output. You can save and use the new colorschemes for specific documents or all printed documents, or you can creat...

8 Photo NOTE: This section applies only to the HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni product. ● Insert a memory card ● Change memory card default settings ● Print photos directly from the memory card ● Print a memory card index ● PictBridge ENWW 59

Change memory card default settings The HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni product comes with default settings that you can change for photoprinting from the product control panel. NOTE: The default settings remain as selected until you change and save them again. If you want to change the settings temporar...

Print photos directly from the memory card Use the control panel to print directly from a memory card and to change the settings for a print job. Print individual photos from the memory card 1. Insert the memory card into the product. The message Main menu Photo menu displays. 2. Use the Left arrow ...

Print all of the photos from the memory card 1. Insert the memory card into the product. The message Main menu Photo menu displays. 2. Use the Left arrow ( ) or Right arrow ( ) button to select Easy photo print , and then press OK . 3. Use the Left arrow ( ) or Right arrow ( ) button to select Selec...

PictBridge Use the PictBridge slot and a USB cable to connect a compatible digital camera or camcorder to theHP Color LaserJet CP1518ni. You can then print images from these devices without using a personalcomputer. The PictBridge port is located near the memory card slots. 1 Connect a digital camer...

9 Manage and maintain ● Print information pages ● HP ToolboxFX ● Use the embedded Web server ● Configure the product using a Macintosh ● Manage supplies ● Replace print cartridges ● Work with memory ● Clean the product ● Upgrade firmware ENWW 67

Print information pages Use the control panel to print configuration and supplies status pages that give details about the productand its current settings. 1. Press OK to open the menus. 2. Press the Left arrow ( ) or Right arrow ( ) button to navigate to Reports , and then press OK . 3. Press the L...

HP ToolboxFX HP ToolboxFX is a program that you can use to complete the following tasks: ● Check the product status. ● Configure the product settings. ● Configure pop-up-alert messages. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. You can view HP ToolboxFX when the product is dir...

Status The Status folder contains links to the following main pages: ● Device status . This page indicates product conditions such as a jam or an empty tray. After you correct a problem, click Refresh status to update the product status. ● Supplies status . View details such as the estimated percent...

Alerts The Alerts folder contains links to the following main pages: ● Set up Status Alerts . Set up the product to send you pop-up alerts for certain events, such as low toner levels. ● Set up E-mail Alerts . Set up the product to send you e-mail alerts for certain events, such as low toner levels....

Device Settings The Device Settings folder contains links to the following main pages: ● Device Information . View information such as the product description and a contact person. ● Paper Handling . Configure trays or change the product paper-handling settings, such as default paper size and defaul...

Paper Handling Use these options to configure your default settings. These are the same options that are available onthe control-panel menus on the control panel. For more information, see Use the control-panel menus on page 44 . The following options are available for handling print jobs when the p...

Print Quality Use these options to improve the appearance of your print jobs. These are the same options that areavailable on the control panel menus. For more information, see Use the control-panel menus on page 44 . Color Calibration ● Power On Calibration . Specify whether the product should cali...

Extended Print Modes CAUTION: These advanced settings should only be used to improve print quality. Changing these settings can have a significant impact on print quality and product operation. Use these options to configure the Fusing , Transfer , Duplex Transfer , and Toner print modes that corres...

Optimize ● Background Toner Select On to reduce background printing on glossy media. ● Extra Drum Cleaning Select On to reduce the residue left by high-acid media that can cause print-quality problems. ● Drum Banding Select On to reduce the occurrence of sharp image-quality defect lines at the photo...

Network Settings The network administrator can use this tab to control the network-related settings for the product whenit is connected to an IP-based network. Shop for Supplies This button, at the top of each page, links to a Web site where you can order replacement supplies. Youmust have Internet ...

Use the embedded Web server When the product is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available.You can open the embedded Web server from Windows 95 and later. NOTE: When the product is directly connected to a computer, use the HP ToolboxFX to view the product status. Us...

Embedded Web server sections The table below describes the basic screens of the embedded Web server. Tab or section Description Status tab Provides product, status, andconfiguration information. ● Device Status : Shows the product status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% indicatin...

Configure the product using a Macintosh The HP embedded Web server (EWS) is accessed by clicking the Utility button when viewing the print queue. This opens a Web browser, such as Safari, which allows the user to access the EWS. The EWScan also be accessed directly by typing the network IP address o...

Manage supplies 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 cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. HP policy on non-HP print cartridges Hewlett-Packard Company cannot reco...

Auto continue An Order Supplies message appears when a print cartridge is nearing the end of its life. A Replace supplies message appears when the print cartridge is depleted. To ensure optimal print quality, HP recommends replacing a print cartridge when the Replace supplies message appears. Print-...

Replace print cartridges 1. Open the front door. 2. Pull out the print-cartridge drawer. 3. Grasp the handle on the old print cartridge and then pull the cartridge straight up to remove it. 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging. ENWW Replace print cartridges 85

Work with memory Product memory The product has one dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot. Use the DIMM slot to upgrade the productwith the following items: ● More product memory (DIMMs are available in 64, 128, and 256 MB) ● Other DIMM-based printer languages and product options NOTE: To order DIMM...

Enable memory If you installed a memory DIMM, set the printer driver to recognize the newly added memory. Enable memory for Windows 1. On the Start menu, point to Settings , and click Printers or Printers and Faxes . 2. Select this product and select Properties . 3. On the Configure tab, click More ...

10 Solve problems ● Basic troubleshooting checklist ● Control-panel and status-alert messages ● Jams ● Print-quality problems ● Performance problems ● Product software problems ● Macintosh problems ENWW 93

Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are experiencing problems with the product, use the following checklist to identify the cause ofthe problem: ● Is the product connected to power? ● Is the product on? ● Is the product in the Ready state? ● Are all necessary cables connected? ● Are genuine HP su...

Jams Use this illustration to find the locations of jams. For instructions to clear jams, see Clear jams on page 103 . 1 3 2 4 1 Output bin 2 tray 1 3 tray 2 4 Fuser (behind the rear door) Recover jams When the Jam Recovery feature is turned on, the product reprints any pages that are damaged during...

Clear jams Jam in tray 1 NOTE: If the sheet tears, make sure that all of the fragments are removed before you resume printing. 1. If you can see the jammed sheet, remove the jammed sheet by pulling it straight out. 2. If you cannot see the jammed sheet, open the tray 1 door and pull out tray 2. 1 2 ...

4. Remove the jammed sheet by pulling it straight out. CAUTION: Do not pull up on the jammed sheet. Be sure to pull it straight out. 5. Push up on two tabs to replace the tray 1 panel. 6. Replace tray 2. 2 1 Jam in tray 2 1. Pull out tray 2 and place it on a flat surface. 1 2 104 Chapter 10 Solve pr...

2. Remove the jammed sheet by pulling it straight out. 3. Replace tray 2. 2 1 4. Press OK to continue printing. Jam in fuser area 1. Open the rear door. ENWW Jams 105

Jam in output bin 1. Look for jammed paper in the output bin area. 2. Remove any visible media. NOTE: If the sheet tears, make sure that all fragments are removed before resuming printing. 3. Open and then close the rear door to clear the message. ENWW Jams 107

Print-quality problems Occasionally, you might encounter problems with print quality. The information in the following sectionshelps you identify and resolve these issues. Improve print quality Always make sure that the Type is setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper that you are usi...

General print quality issues The following examples depict Letter-size paper that has passed through the product short-edge first.These examples illustrate problems that would affect all of the pages that you print, whether you printin color or in black only. The topics that follow list the typical ...

Problem Cause Solution An image that appears at the top of thepage (in solid black) repeats fartherdown the page (in a gray field). Software settings might affect imageprinting. In your software program, change thetone (darkness) of the field in which therepeated image appears. In your software prog...

Use HP ToolboxFX to troubleshoot print-quality problems NOTE: Before proceeding, print a Supplies status page to see the approximate number of pages remaining for each print cartridge. See Print information pages on page 68 . From the HP ToolboxFX software you can print a page that helps identify wh...

Calibrate the product If you experience any print-quality problems, calibrate the product. 1. Open HP ToolboxFX. See View the HP ToolboxFX on page 69 . 2. Click the Device Settings folder, and then click the Print Quality page. 3. In the area for Color Calibration, select the Calibrate Now check box...

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 printingto s...

Product software problems Problem Solution A printer driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder ● Reinstall the product software. NOTE: Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the system tray,right-click the icon, and select Close or Disa...

Macintosh problems Solve problems with Mac OS X NOTE: If you are installing the product using a USB connection, do not connect the USB cable to the device and the computer before you install the software. Connecting the USB cable will cause the MacOS X to automatically install the product, but the i...

A Supplies and accessories ● To order supplies in the U.S., go to www.hp.com/sbso/product/supplies . ● To order supplies worldwide, go to www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html . ● To order supplies in Canada, go to www.hp.ca/catalog/supplies . ● To order supplies in Europe, go to www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies . ...

Order parts, accessories, and supplies Several methods are available for ordering parts, supplies, and accessories. Order directly from HP You can obtain the following items directly from HP: ● Replacement parts: To order replacement parts in the U.S., go to www.hp.com/go/hpparts . Outside the Unite...

Part numbers Table A-1 Spare parts and replacement supplies Part Part number Type/size Print cartridges For informationabout the yield forthe cartridges, see www.hp.com/go/pageyield . Actual yield depends onspecific use. CB540A Black print cartridge with HP ColorSphere toner CB541A Cyan print cartri...

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HP Color LaserJet CP1215/CP1515/CP1518 Series printers One-year limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materialsand workmanship after ...

Print cartridge limited warranty statement This HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not apply to products that (a) have been refilled, refurbished, remanufactured ortampered with in any way, (b) experience problems resulting from misuse, i...

HP Customer Care Online Services For 24-hour access to updated HP device-specific software, product information, and supportinformation through an Internet connection, go to the Web site: www.hp.com/support/ljcp1510series . Go to www.hp.com/support/net_printing for information about the HP Jetdirect...

HP ToolboxFX To check the device status and settings and view troubleshooting information and online documentation,use HP ToolboxFX. You must have performed a recommended software installation in order to use HPToolboxFX. See View the HP ToolboxFX on page 69 . HP support and information for Macintos...

HP maintenance agreements HP has several types of maintenance agreements that meet a wide range of support needs.Maintenance agreements are not part of the standard warranty. Support services may vary by area.Check with your local HP dealer to determine the services available to you. HP Care Pack™ S...

Repack the product If your product needs to be moved or shipped to another location, perform the following procedure torepack it. CAUTION: Shipping damage as a result of inadequate packing is the customer's responsibility. The product must remain upright during shipment. Repack the product CAUTION: ...

Service information form WHO IS RETURNING THE EQUIPMENT? Date: Person to contact: Phone: Alternate contact: Phone: Return shipping address: Special shipping instructions: WHAT ARE YOU SENDING? Model name: Model number: Serial number: Please attach any relevant printouts. Do NOT ship accessories (man...

C Specifications ● Physical specifications ● Operating-environment specifications ● Electrical specifications ● Power-consumption specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Paper and print media specifications ● Skew specifications ENWW 135

Physical specifications Table C-1 Physical specifications Height Depth Width Weight 254 mm (10.0 inches) 436 mm (17.2 inches) 399 mm (15.7 inches) 18.20 kg (40.02 lb) Operating-environment specifications Table C-2 Operating-environment specifications Environment Recommended Allowed Temperature 17° t...

Electrical specifications WARNING! Power requirements are based on the country/region where the product is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This may damage the product and void the product warranty. Table C-3 Electrical specifications Item 110-volt models 220-volt models Power requirements 1...

Acoustic emissions Table C-5 HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series 1 , 2 Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296 Printing (12 ppm) 3 L WAd = 6.1 Bels (A) [61dB (A)] Ready L WAd = Inaudible Sound pressure level: bystander position Declared per ISO 9296 Printing (12 ppm) 3 L pAm = 47 dB (A) Ready L pAm = In...

D Regulatory information ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Safety statements ENWW 139

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...

Return and recycling instructions United States and Puerto Rico The enclosed label in the HP LaserJet toner cartridge box is for the return and recycling of one or moreHP LaserJet print cartridges after use. Please follow the applicable instructions below. Multiple returns (two to eight cartridges) ...

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of withyour other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment byhanding it over ...

Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1; DoC#: BOISB-0603–00–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 Color La...

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 Color LaserJet CP1215/CP1515/CP1518 Series, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinenluokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteenulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvalli...

Index Symbols/Numerics 2-sided printing 35500–sheet tray. See tray 3 <Color> in wrong position error message 97 A accessibility features 3accessories ordering 123, 124 acoustic specifications 138agreements, maintenance 132alerts viewing with HP Toolbox FX 71 Alerts tab, HP Toolbox FX 71alerts,...