Page 3 - User Guide
HP LaserJet Pro CP1520 color printer series User Guide
Page 5 - Conventions used in this 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 you should follow to avoid losing data or damaging the product. WARNING! Warnings alert you to...
Page 7 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product basics ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Product comparison ......................................................................................................
Page 15 - Product basics
1 Product basics ● Product comparison ● Environmental features ● Accessibility features ● Product views ENWW 1
Page 18 - Product views; Front view
Product views Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Output bin (holds 125 sheets of standard paper) 2 Dual inline memory module (DIMM) door (for adding more memory) 3 Control panel 4 Wireless button and light (wireless model only) 5 Tray 1 -- single-sheet priority feed slot and jam-access door 6 Tray 2 -- 150 ...
Page 19 - Back view; Interface connections
Back view 1 2 3 4 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port and network port 2 Rear door (for jam access) 3 Power switch 4 Power connection Interface connections 1 2 1 Network port (top) 2 USB port (bottom) ENWW Product views 5
Page 20 - Serial number and model number location
Serial number and model number location The serial number and product model number label is on the inside of the front door. H E W L E T T-P AC K A R D 11 31 1 C H IN D E N B LV D . B O IS E , I DA H O 8 371 4 U S A This de vice comp lies w ith P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules . Oper ation is subject to t...
Page 21 - Control panel layout
Control panel layout 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 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 blinks when a print cartridge is empty or the product requires user attention. NOTE: ...
Page 23 - Control panel menus
2 Control panel menus ● Reports menu ● Quick Forms menu ● System Setup menu ● Service menu ● Network Setup menu ENWW 9
Page 25 - Quick Forms menu
Quick Forms menu Menu item Sub-menu item Description Notebook Paper Narrow Rule Wide Rule Child Rule Prints pages that have preprinted lines Graph Paper 1/8 inch 5 mm Prints pages that have preprinted graph lines Checklist 1-Column 2-Column Prints pages that have preprinted lines with check boxes Mu...
Page 26 - System Setup menu
System Setup menu In the following table, items that have asterisks (*) indicate the factory default setting. Menu item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Description Language Select the language for the control paneldisplay messages and the productreports. Paper Setup Def. paper size Letter A4 Legal Selec...
Page 29 - Service menu
Service menu Use this menu to restore default settings, clean the product, and activate special modes that affect printoutput. Items that have asterisks (*) indicate the factory default setting. Menu item Sub-menu item Description Cleaning Page Use this option to clean the product if you seetoner sp...
Page 30 - Network Setup menu
Network Setup menu Use this menu to establish network configuration settings. Menu item Sub-menu item Description Wireless Menu (wireless products only) WPS Setup If your wireless router supports this feature, use thismethod to set up the product on a wireless network.This is the simplest method. Ru...
Page 31 - Software for Windows
3 Software for Windows ● Supported operating systems for Windows ● Supported printer drivers for Windows ● Select the correct printer driver for Windows ● Change print job settings ● Change printer-driver settings for Windows ● Remove software for Windows ● Supported utilities for Windows ● Other Wi...
Page 33 - Change print job settings
HP UPD PCL 5 driver description ● Available for download from the Web at www.hp.com/support/ljcp1520series ● Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP LaserJet products ● The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs ● Designed for use in corporate Windows enviro...
Page 34 - Change printer-driver settings for Windows; Change the default settings for all print jobs
Change printer-driver settings for Windows Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences . The steps can vary; this procedure is most common. Change...
Page 35 - Remove software for Windows; Supported utilities for Windows
Remove software for Windows Windows XP 1. Click Start , and then click Programs . 2. Click HP , and then click the product name. 3. Click Uninstall , and then follow the onscreen instructions to remove the software. Windows Vista and Windows 7 1. Click Start , and then click All Programs . 2. Click ...
Page 36 - Other Windows components and utilities; Software for other operating systems
Other Windows components and utilities ● Software installer — automates the printing system installation ● Online Web registration Software for other operating systems OS Software UNIX For HP-UX and Solaris networks, go to www.hp.com/support/net_printing to download the HP Jetdirect printer installe...
Page 37 - Use the product with Mac
4 Use the product with Mac ● Software for Mac ● Print with Mac ENWW 23
Page 38 - Supported operating systems for Mac
Software for Mac Supported operating systems for Mac The product supports the following Mac operating systems: ● Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, and later NOTE: For Mac OS X 10.5 and later, PPC and Intel® Core™ Processor Macs are supported. For Mac OS X 10.6, Intel Core Processor Macs are supported. Supported ...
Page 39 - Install software for Mac computers on a wired network (IP)
Install software for Mac computers on a wired network (IP) Obtain the IP address 1. Connect the network cable to the product and to the network. 2. Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, the network recognizes the product andassigns an IP address or host name for the product. 3. At...
Page 40 - Install software for Mac computers on a wireless network
Install software for Mac computers on a wireless network Before installing the product software, make sure the product is not connected to the network using anetwork cable. If your wireless router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), obtain the wireless router networksettings from your syst...
Page 41 - HP Utility for Mac
connection easier. After the setup is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable and use the wirelessconnection. 1. Insert the software CD into the computer CD tray. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select the Connect through a wireless network option. Connect the USB cable to th...
Page 42 - Supported utilities for Macintosh
Open the HP Utility From the dock, click HP Utility . -or- From Applications , click Hewlett Packard , and then click HP Utility . HP Utility features Use the HP Utility software to perform the following tasks: ● Obtain information about supplies status. ● Obtain information about the product, such ...
Page 43 - Print with Mac; Cancel a print job with Mac; Create and use printing presets with Mac
Print with Mac Cancel a print job with Mac 1. If the print job is currently printing, cancel it by pressing the Cancel button on the product controlpanel. NOTE: Pressing the Cancel button clears the job that the product is currently processing. If more than one process is running, pressing the Cance...
Page 47 - Connect the product
5 Connect the product ● Supported operating systems for networks ● Connect with USB ● Connect to a network ENWW 33
Page 48 - Printer sharing disclaimer; Connect with USB; CD installation
Supported operating systems for networks The following operating systems support network printing: ● Windows 7 (32-bit) ● Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ● Windows Server 2008 ● Windows XP (32-bit, Service Pack 2) ● Windows Server 2003 (32-bit, Service Pack 3) ● Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, and higher NOT...
Page 49 - Connect to a network; Supported network protocols
Connect to a network Supported network protocols To connect a networking-equipped product to a network, you need a network that uses one or more ofthe following protocols. ● TCP/IP (IPv4 or IPv6) ● Port 9100 ● LPR ● DHCP ● AutoIP ● SNMP ● Bonjour ● SLP ● WSD ● NBNS ● LLMNR Install the product on a w...
Page 50 - Connect the product to a wireless network (wireless models only)
6. Find the IP address on the Self Test/Configuration page. HP Color LaserJet CP4525 Printers Embedded Jetdirect Page Install the software 1. Quit all programs on the computer. 2. Install the software from the CD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. When prompted, select the Connect through a wi...
Page 52 - Disconnect from the wireless network; Reduce interference on a wireless network
Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network If the product already has an IP address on a wireless network and you want to install product softwareon a computer, complete the following steps. 1. From the product control panel, print a configuration page to obtain the product...
Page 53 - Advanced wireless setup
Advanced wireless setup Wireless communication modes You can use one of two wireless communication modes: infrastructure or ad-hoc. Infrastructure wirelessnetwork (recommended) The product communicates with other devices on the network through a wireless router. Ad-hoc wireless network The product c...
Page 54 - Configure IP network settings; View or change network settings
To prevent other users from accessing your network, turn on WPA or WEP data encryption. ● Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): WEP is the original native security mechanism in the 802.11standard. You create a unique key containing hexadecimal characters, which other users mustprovide before they can acce...
Page 57 - Paper and print media
6 Paper and print media ● Understand paper use ● Change the printer driver to match the paper type and size ● Supported paper sizes ● Supported paper types ● Load paper trays ENWW 43
Page 58 - Special paper guidelines
Understand paper 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 results, use on...
Page 59 - Change the printer driver to match the paper type and
Media type Do Do not Heavy paper ● Use only heavy paper that isapproved for use in laser printersand meets the weight specificationsfor this product. ● Do not use paper that is heavierthan the recommended mediaspecification for this product unlessit is HP paper that has beenapproved for use in this ...
Page 60 - Supported paper sizes
Supported paper sizes This product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various paper. NOTE: To obtain best print results, select the appropriate paper size and type in your print driver before printing. Table 6-1 Supported paper and print media sizes Size Dimensions Letter 216 x 279 m...
Page 61 - Supported paper types
Supported paper types Paper 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 24 lb) Tray 1: sing...
Page 62 - Load paper trays; Load Tray 1
Load paper trays Load Tray 1 1. Place a single sheet of paper into the Tray 1 slot, and slide the paper guides so that they are against the sheet. 2. Feed the sheet into the tray as far as it will go until the product pulls the paper. NOTE: Wake the product from Powersave mode before inserting the p...
Page 65 - Configure trays
Configure trays By default, the product pulls paper from Tray 1. If Tray 1 is empty, the product pulls paper from Tray 2.Configuring the tray on this product changes the heat and speed settings to obtain the best print qualityfor the type of paper that you are using. If you are using special paper f...
Page 67 - Print tasks
7 Print tasks ● Cancel a print job ● Basic print tasks with Windows ● Additional print tasks with Windows ENWW 53
Page 69 - Basic print tasks with Windows; Open the printer driver with Windows
Basic print tasks with Windows The methods to open the print dialog from software programs can vary. The procedures that followinclude a typical method. Some software programs do not have a File menu. See the documentation for your software program to learn how to open the print dialog. Open the pri...
Page 70 - Use a printing shortcut with Windows
Change the number of print copies with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then select the number of copies. Save custom print settings for reuse with Windows Use a printing shortcut with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, c...
Page 71 - Create printing shortcuts
3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Select one of the shortcuts, and then click the OK button. NOTE: When you select a shortcut, the corresponding settings change on the other tabs in the printer driver. Create printing shortcuts 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . ENWW Ba...
Page 73 - Improve print quality with Windows; Select the page size with Windows
5. Select the print options for the new shortcut. NOTE: You can select the print options on this tab or on any other tab in the printer driver. After selecting options on other tabs, return to the Printing Shortcuts tab before continuing with the next step. 6. Click the Save As button. 7. Type a nam...
Page 75 - Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows
Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Finishing tab. ENWW Basic print tasks with Windows 61
Page 77 - Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows
Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Finishing tab. ENWW Basic print tasks with Windows 63
Page 78 - Select page orientation with Windows
4. Select the number of pages per sheet from the Pages per sheet drop-down list. 5. Select the correct Print page borders , Page order , and Orientation options. Select page orientation with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 64 Chapter 7 Print tasks ENWW
Page 80 - Set color options with Windows
Set color options with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Click the HP EasyColor check box to clear it. 5. In the Color Options area, click the Manual option, and th...
Page 81 - Additional print tasks with Windows; Print colored text as black (grayscale) with Windows
Additional print tasks with Windows Print colored text as black (grayscale) with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4. Expand the Document Options section. 5. Expand...
Page 83 - Print on special paper, labels, or transparencies
6. Expand the list of Other options. 7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and click the OK button. Print on special paper, labels, or transparencies 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . ENWW Additional print tasks with Windows 69
Page 86 - Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows
Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 72 Chapter 7 Print tasks ENWW
Page 88 - Scale a document to fit page size
7. If you are printing both the first and last pages on different paper, repeat steps 5 and 6, selecting the options for the other page. 8. Click the OK button. Scale a document to fit page size 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 74 Chapter 7 Print tasks ENWW
Page 93 - Color
8 Color ● Adjust color ● Use the HP EasyColor option for Windows ● Match colors ENWW 79
Page 94 - Change the color theme for a print job
Adjust color Manage color by changing the settings on the Color tab in the printer driver. Change the color theme for a print job 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Click Properties or Preferences . 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop...
Page 96 - Use the HP EasyColor option for Windows
Setting description Setting options Halftone Halftone options affect color output clarity and resolution. ● Smooth provides better results for large, solid-filled print areas and enhances photographs by smoothing color gradations. Selectthis option when uniform and smooth area fills are important. ●...
Page 97 - Match colors
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...
Page 99 - Manage and maintain
9 Manage and maintain ● Print information pages ● Use HP ToolboxFX ● Use the HP Embedded Web Server ● Use HP Web Jetadmin software ● Product security features ● Economy settings ● Manage supplies and accessories ● Clean the product ● Product updates ENWW 85
Page 100 - Print information pages
Print information pages Information pages reside within the product memory. These pages help diagnose and solve problemswith the product. NOTE: If the product language was not correctly set during installation, you can set the language manually so the information pages print in one of the supported ...
Page 102 - Use HP ToolboxFX; View the HP ToolboxFX
Use HP ToolboxFX The HP ToolboxFX is program you can use to complete the following tasks: ● Check the product status. ● Configure the product settings. ● View troubleshooting information. You can view the HP ToolboxFX program when the product is directly connected to your computer oris connected to ...
Page 103 - HP ToolboxFX sections; Status
HP ToolboxFX sections 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...
Page 107 - Print Settings; Network Settings
System Setup Use these system settings to configure miscellaneous print settings. These settings are not availableon the control panel. NOTE: You must click Apply before your changes take effect. Print Settings The HP ToolboxFX Print Settings tab contains links to the following main pages: ● Printin...
Page 108 - Use the HP Embedded Web Server; Open the HP Embedded Web Server
ToolboxFX program, you must connect before you can visit these Web sites. Connecting might requirethat you close the HP ToolboxFX program and reopen it. ● HP Instant Support . Connects to the HP Instant Support Web site. ● Support and Troubleshooting . Connects to the support site for the product wh...
Page 109 - HP Embedded Web Server features; Status tab
HP Embedded Web Server features The following sections describe the basic screens of the embedded Web server. Status tab Provides product, status, and configuration information. ● Device Status : Shows the product status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% indicating that a supply i...
Page 110 - Print tab; Networking tab
Print tab Provides the ability to configure print settings on the product. ● Printing : Allows you to change the printing defaults for the product. ● PCL 5 : Allows you to change the PCL 5 defaults for the product. ● PostScript : Allows you to change the PostScript defaults for the product. Networki...
Page 111 - Assign a system password
Use HP Web Jetadmin software HP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based software solution for remotely installing, monitoring, andtroubleshooting network-connected peripherals. Management is proactive, allowing networkadministrators the ability to resolve issues before users are affected. Download this free, en...
Page 112 - Economy settings; Powersave modes; Set sleep delay mode; Archive print; Manage supplies and accessories; Print when a print cartridge reaches estimated end of life; Supplies messages
Economy settings Powersave modes The adjustable sleep mode feature reduces power consumption when the product has been inactive foran extended period. You can set the length of time before the product enters sleep mode. NOTE: This mode does not affect product warm-up time. Set sleep delay mode 1. On...
Page 113 - Enable or disable the At Very Low settings from the control panel; Manage print cartridges; Print-cartridge storage
Enable or disable the At Very Low settings from the control panel You can enable or disable the default setting at any time, and you do not have to re-enable it when youinstall a new print cartridge. 1. On the control panel, press the OK button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the System Setup me...
Page 115 - Replacement instructions; Replace print cartridges
Replacement instructions 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 print cartridge straight up to remove it. ENWW Manage supplies and accessories 101
Page 119 - Install memory DIMMs
Install memory DIMMs This product comes with 64-megabyte (MB) random-access memory installed. You can install up to256-megabyte of memory for the product by adding a dual inline memory module (DIMM). You can alsoinstall a font DIMM to allow the product to print characters (for example, Chinese langu...
Page 121 - Enable memory
7. Close the DIMM access door. 8. Reconnect the power cable and USB or network cable, and then turn on the product. Enable memory Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008, and WindowsVista 1. Click Start . 2. Click Settings . 3. Click Printers and Faxes (using the default Start menu view)...
Page 122 - Check DIMM installation; Memory allocation
Windows 7 1. Click Start . 2. Click Devices and Printers . 3. Right-click the product driver icon, and then select Printer properties . 4. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Expand the area for Installable Options . 6. Next to Automatic Configuration , select Update Now . 7. Click OK . NOTE: If the m...
Page 124 - Clean the product; Product updates
Clean the product During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the product. Overtime, this buildup can cause print-quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. This product hasa cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these problems. 1. At the product ...
Page 125 - 0 Solve problems
10 Solve problems ● Self help ● Solve problems checklist ● Factors that affect product performance ● Restore factory-settings ● Interpret control panel messages ● Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed ● Solve image quality problems ● The product does not print or it prints slowly ● Solve connect...
Page 126 - Self help
Self help In addition to the information in this guide, other sources are available that provide helpful information. HP Help and Learn Center The HP Help and Learn Center and other documentation are on the CD that camewith the product or in the HP Program folder on your computer. The HP Help andLea...
Page 127 - Solve problems checklist
Solve problems checklist 1. Make sure that the product is set up correctly. a. Press the power button to turn on the product or to deactivate the Auto-Off mode. b. Check the power-cable connections. c. Make sure that the line voltage is correct for the product power configuration. (See the labelthat...
Page 129 - Factors that affect product performance
Factors that affect product performance Several factors affect the time it takes to print a job: ● The use of special paper (such as transparencies, heavy paper, and custom-size paper) ● Product processing and download time ● The complexity and size of graphics ● The speed of the computer you are us...
Page 130 - Restore factory-settings
Restore factory-settings Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the product and network settings to the factory defaults.It will not reset the page count, tray size, or language. To restore the product to the factory-defaultsettings, follow these steps. CAUTION: Restoring the factory-set ...
Page 131 - Interpret control panel messages; Control panel message types; Control panel messages
Interpret control panel messages Control panel message types The control panel messages indicate the current product status or situations that might require action. Alert and warning messages appear temporarily and might require you to acknowledge the messageby pressing the OK button to resume or by...
Page 139 - Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed; The product does not pick up paper; Prevent paper jams
Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed ● The product does not pick up paper ● The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ● Prevent paper jams ● Clear jams The product does not pick up paper If the product does not pick up paper from the tray, try these solutions. 1. Open the product and remove...
Page 140 - Clear jams; Jam locations
6. Make sure that the tray is fully inserted in the product. 7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed feature and feedsheets one at a time. Clear jams Jam locations Use this illustration to find the locations of jams. 1 3 2 1 Output bin 2 Rear door 3 Trays ...
Page 141 - Jam in Tray 1
Jam in Tray 1 NOTE: If the sheet tears, remove all fragments before resuming 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. 3. Push down on two tabs to release the Tray...
Page 143 - Jam in Tray 2
Jam in Tray 2 1. Pull out Tray 2 and place it on a flat surface. 2. Remove the jammed sheet by pulling it straight out. 3. Replace Tray 2. 4. Press OK to continue printing. ENWW Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 129
Page 144 - Jam in the fuser area
Jam in the fuser area 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove any jammed sheets. NOTE: If the sheet tears, remove all fragments before resuming printing. CAUTION: Wait until the fuser area has cooled before clearing the jam. 3. Close the rear door. 130 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW
Page 145 - Jam in the output bin
Jam in the output bin 1. Look for jammed paper in the output bin area. 2. Remove any visible paper. NOTE: If the sheet tears, remove all fragments before resuming printing. 3. Open and then close the rear door to clear the message. ENWW Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 131
Page 146 - Solve image quality problems; Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver; Change the paper type setting for Windows
Solve image quality problems You can prevent most print-quality problems by following these guidelines. ● Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver ● Adjust color settings in the printer driver ● Use paper that meets HP specifications ● Print a cleaning page ● Calibrate the product to...
Page 147 - Adjust color settings in the printer driver
5. Select a type from the Media-type drop-down list. 6. Click the Print button. Adjust color settings in the printer driver Change the color theme for a print job 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Click Properties or Preferences . 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Select a color...
Page 148 - Use paper that meets HP specifications
3. Click the Color tab. 4. Click the Automatic or Manual setting. ● Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs ● Manual setting: Select this setting to adjust the color settings independent from other settings. NOTE: Changing color settings manually can impact output. HP recomm...
Page 149 - Print a cleaning page; Calibrate the product to align the colors; Check the print cartridges
Print a cleaning page Print a cleaning page to remove dust and excess toner from the paper path if you are having any of thefollowing problems: ● Specks of toner are on the printed pages. ● Toner is smearing on the printed pages. ● Repeated marks occur on the printed pages. Use the following procedu...
Page 150 - Print the Supplies Status page
Type of print cartridge Steps to resolve the problem Refilled or remanufactured printcartridge Hewlett Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP supplies, eithernew or remanufactured. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influencetheir design or control their quality. If you are usin...
Page 151 - Interpret the Print Quality Page; Inspect the print cartridge for damage
Interpret the Print Quality Page 1. On the product control panel, open the Reports menu. 2. Select the Print Quality Page item to print it. This page contains five bands of color, which are divided into four groups as indicated in the followingillustration. By examining each group, you can isolate t...
Page 152 - Repeating defects; Use the printer driver that best meets your printing needs
3. Examine the surface of the green imaging drum on the bottom of the print cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the green roller (imaging drum) on the bottom of the cartridge. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-quality problems. 4. If you see any scratches, fingerprints, or other damage o...
Page 154 - The product does not print or it prints slowly; The product does not print; The product prints slowly
The product does not print or it prints slowly The product does not print If the product does not print at all, try the following solutions. 1. Make sure the product is turned on and that the control panel indicates it is ready. ◦ If the control panel does not indicate the product is ready, turn the...
Page 155 - Solve connectivity problems; Solve direct-connect problems; Poor physical connection
Solve connectivity problems Solve direct-connect problems If you have connected the product directly to a computer, check the cable. ● Verify that the cable is connected to the computer and to the product. ● Verify that the cable is not longer than 5 m (16.4 ft). Try using a shorter cable. ● Verify ...
Page 156 - The computer is unable to communicate with the product; New software programs might be causing compatibility problems
The computer is unable to communicate with the product 1. Test network communication by pinging the network. a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer. For Windows, click Start , click Run , and then type cmd . b. Type ping followed by the IP address for your product. c. If the window displays ...
Page 157 - Solve wireless network problems; Wireless connectivity checklist
Solve wireless network problems ● Wireless connectivity checklist ● The control panel displays the message: The wireless feature on this product has been turned off ● The product does not print after the wireless configuration completes ● The product does not print, and the computer has a third-part...
Page 160 - The wireless network is not functioning
The wireless network is not functioning 1. To verify if the network has lost communication, try connecting other devices to the network. 2. Test network communication by pinging the network. a. Open a command-line prompt on your computer. For Windows, click Start , click Run , and then type cmd . b....
Page 161 - Solve product software problems; Product software problems
Solve product software problems Product software problems Problem Solution A printer driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder ● Restart the computer to restart the spooler process. If thespooler has crashed, no printer drivers will appear in the Printers folder. ● Reinstall the pr...
Page 162 - Solve common Mac problems; The printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list; A print job was not sent to the product that you wanted
Solve common Mac problems ● The printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list ● The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax list ● The printer driver does not automatically set up the selected product in the Print & Fax list ● A print job was not sent t...
Page 163 - after the driver is selected.; You are using a generic printer driver when using a USB connection
When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax list after the driver is selected. Software troubleshooting Make sure that your Mac operating system is Mac OS X 10.5 or later. Hardware troubleshooting 1. Make sure that the product is turned on. 2. Make sure that t...
Page 165 - Supplies and accessories
A Supplies and accessories ● Order parts, accessories, and supplies ● Part numbers ENWW 151
Page 166 - Cables and interfaces
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. Part numbers Print cartridges Table A-1 Print cartridge...
Page 167 - Service and support
B Service and support ● Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ● HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet print cartridge limited warranty statement ● Data stored on the print cartridge ● End User License Agreement ● OpenSSL ● Customer support ● Repack the product ENWW 153
Page 168 - Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HP Color LaserJet CP1525n, CP1525nw One-year product exchange HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defectsin materials and workmanship after the date of purchas...
Page 170 - Data stored on the print cartridge
Data stored on the print cartridge The HP print cartridges used with this product contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of theproduct. In addition, this memory chip collects a limited set of information about the usage of the product, whichmight include the following: the date when the...
Page 171 - End User License Agreement
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...
Page 173 - OpenSSL
OpenSSL This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/) THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED ORIMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY ...
Page 174 - Customer support
Customer support Get telephone support for your country/region Have the product name, serial number, date of purchase, andproblem description ready. Country/region phone numbers are on the flyer that was in thebox with your product or at www.hp.com/support/ . Get 24-hour Internet support www.hp.com/...
Page 175 - Repack the product
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...
Page 177 - Product specifications
C Product specifications ● Physical specifications ● Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions ● Environmental specifications ENWW 163
Page 178 - Power consumption, electrical specifications, and; Environmental specifications
Physical specifications Table C-1 Physical specifications Height Depth Width Weight 254 mm (10.0 inches) 452 mm (17.8 inches) 399 mm (15.7 inches) 18.43 kg (40.64 lb) Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions See www.hp.com/support/ljcp1520series for current information. C...
Page 179 - Regulatory information
D Regulatory information ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Declaration of Conformity (wireless models) ● Safety statements ● Additional statements for wireless products ENWW 165
Page 180 - FCC regulations
FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, ...
Page 181 - Environmental product stewardship program
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...
Page 182 - Return and recycling instructions; United States and Puerto Rico
NOTE: Use the return label to return original HP LaserJet print cartridges only. Please do not use this label for HP inkjet cartridges, non-HP cartridges, refilled or remanufactured cartridges or warrantyreturns. For information about recycling your HP inkjet cartridges please go to http://www.hp.co...
Page 183 - Paper; Material restrictions
Paper This product is capable of using recycled papers when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide . This product is suitable for the use of recycled paper according to EN12281:2002. Material restrictions This HP product contains mercury in the fl...
Page 184 - For more information
For more information To obtain information about these environmental topics: ● Product environmental profile sheet for this and many related HP products ● HP’s commitment to the environment ● HP’s environmental management system ● HP’s end-of-life product return and recycling program ● Material Safe...
Page 185 - Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company DoC#: BOISB-0603–03–rel. 1.0 Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product Name: HP Color Las...
Page 187 - Declaration of Conformity (wireless models)
Declaration of Conformity (wireless models) Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company DoC#: BOISB-0603–04–rel. 1.0 Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product ...
Page 189 - Safety statements; Laser safety; Canadian DOC regulations; Power cord instructions
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...
Page 190 - Laser statement for Finland
EMC statement (Korea) Laser statement for Finland Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat HP Color LaserJet CP1525n, CP1525nw, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteenulkopuolelle. Laitt...
Page 191 - Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (Turkey)
GS statement (Germany) Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung im unmittelbaren Gesichtsfeld am Bildschirmarbeitsplatzvorgesehen. Um störende Reflexionen am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz zu vermeiden, darf dieses Produktnicht im unmittelbaren Gesichtsfeld platziert werden. Substances Table (China) Restrictio...
Page 192 - Additional statements for wireless products; FCC compliance statement—United States; Australia statement; European Union regulatory notice
Additional statements for wireless products FCC compliance statement—United States Exposure to radio frequency radiation CAUTION: The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential ...
Page 195 - Index
Index A accessories ordering 151, 152 acoustic specifications 164ad-hoc wireless network configuring 40description 39 alerts, setting up 89anticounterfeit supplies 99archive setting 15automatic crossover, setting 16 B batteries included 169bin, output jams, clearing 131locating 4 Black in wrong posi...