HP M1530 - Manual

1 Product basics ● Product features ● Environmental features ● Accessibility features ● Product views ENWW 1

Product views Front view 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 1 Control panel 2 Document feeder input tray 3 Document feeder output bin 4 Scanner lid 5 Output bin 6 Priority input tray 7 Tray 1 8 Power button 4 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW

Serial number and model number location The serial number and product model number label is on the back of the product. 6 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW

Control panel layout 18 16 15 14 17 5 4 6 9 10 11 8 7 2 1 3 12 20 19 13 1 Speed dial buttons. Use the speed dial buttons to quickly fax documents to commonly used destinations. 2 Phone Book button. Use the Phone Book button to access the phone book entries that have been set up for the product. 3 Fa...

2 Control panel menus ● Setup menu ● Function specific menus ENWW 9

Fax Setup Menu Item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Description Basic Setup Time/Date (Settings for timeformat, currenttime, date format,and current date.) Sets the time and date setting for the product. Fax Header Your Fax Number Company Name Sets the identifying information that is sent to the receivi...

Menu Item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Description Private Receive On Off Setting Private Receive to On requires you to have set a password in product security. After the password is set, thefollowing options are set: ● Private Receive is turned on. ● All old faxes are deleted from memory. ● Forward ...

Menu Item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Description Courier Font Regular Dark Sets Courier font values. Quiet Mode On Off Sets the Quiet Mode setting for the product. Service menu Menu item Sub-menu item Description Fax Service Clear Saved Faxs Clears all faxes in memory. These include anyreceived fax...

Menu item Sub-menu item Description Archive Print On Off When printing pages that will be stored for a long time,this option sets the product to a mode that reducestoner smearing and dusting. The default setting is Off . Firmware Date Displays the current firmware date code. Restore Defaults Sets al...

Function specific menus The product features function-specific menus for copying and faxing. To open these menus, touch thebutton for that function on the control panel. Copy Menu item Sub-menu item Description # of copies Sets the default number of copies to be printed. ID Copy Copies both sides of...

Menu item Sub-menu item Description Draft Mode On Off Sets the copy print quality to the draft print mode. Set as New Defaults Saves any changes you have made to this menu as the newdefaults. Restore Defaults Sets all customized copy settings to the factory defaultvalues. Fax Menu Item Sub-menu item...

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 ● Software...

Supported operating systems for Windows The product supports the following Windows operating systems: Recommended software installation ● Windows XP (32-bit, Service Pack 2) ● Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ● Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Print and scan drivers only ● Windows Server 2003 (32-bit,...

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 ...

Supported utilities for Windows ● HP Web Jetadmin ● HP Embedded Web Server ● HP ToolboxFX Other Windows components and utilities ● Software installer — automates the printing system installation ● Online Web registration ● HP LaserJet Scan ● PC Fax Send Software for other operating systems OS Softwa...

4 Use the product with Mac ● Software for Mac ● Print with Mac ● Fax with Mac ● Scan with Mac ENWW 29

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 ...

Manual configuration Only the IPv4 protocol can be configured manually. 1. On the control panel, press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select Network Setup , and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select TCP/IP Config , and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow ...

Change printer-driver settings for Mac 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, click the Print button. 2. Change the settings that you wanton the various men...

Software for Mac computers HP Utility for Mac Use the HP Utility to set up product features that are not available in the printer driver. You can use the HP Utility when the product uses a universal serial bus (USB) cable or is connected toa TCP/IP-based network. Open the HP Utility From the dock, c...

Print with Mac Cancel a print job with a Mac 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 (for example, the pr...

Use printing presets 1. On the File menu, click the Print option. 2. Select the driver. 3. In the Presets menu, select the printing preset. NOTE: To use printer-driver default settings, select the standard option. Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 Use o...

Use the Services menu with Mac If the product is connected to a network, use the Services menu to obtain product and supply-status information. 1. On the File menu, click the Print option. 2. Open the Services menu. 3. To open the embedded Web server and perform a maintenance task, do the following:...

Fax with Mac To send a fax by printing to a fax driver, complete the following steps: 1. Open the document that you want to fax. 2. Click File and then click Print . 3. In the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax print queue that you want to use. 4. In the Copies field, adjust the number of copies if...

Scan with Mac Use the HP Scan software to scan images to a Mac computer. 1. Load the document onto the scanner glass or into the document feeder. 2. Open the Applications folder, and then click Hewlett-Packard . Double-click HP Scan . 3. Open the HP Scan menu and click Preferences . From the Scanner...

5 Connect the product ● Supported network operating systems ● Printer sharing disclaimer ● Connect with USB ● Connect to a network ENWW 41

Supported network operating systems The following operating systems support network printing: Recommended software installation ● Windows XP (32-bit, Service Pack2) ● Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ● Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Print and scan driver ● Windows Server 2003 (32-bit,Service Pack 3)...

● NBNS ● LLMNR Install the product on a wired network Configure the IP address The product IP address can be set manually, or it can be configured automatically via DHCP, BootP, orAutoIP. Manual configuration Only the IPv4 protocol can be configured manually. 1. On the control panel, press the Setup...

7. On the More Options screen, you can install more software, or click the Finish button. 8. Print a page from any program to make sure that the printing software is correctly installed. Configure network settings View or change network settings Use the embedded Web server to view or change IP confi...

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 and tray capacity ● Load paper trays ● Load the document feeder ● Configure trays ENWW 47

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...

Table 6-2 Supported envelopes and postcards Size Dimensions Tray 1 Priority input slot Envelope #10 105 x 241 mm (4.13 x 9.49 in) Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in) Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in) Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.8 in) EnvelopeMonarch 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in) Jap...

Paper type (printer driver) Tray 1 Priority input slot Labels Cardstock Transparency Postcards Tray or bin Paper type Specifications Quantity Tray 1 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 ...

Load paper trays Load the priority input slot The priority input slot holds up to ten sheets of paper or one envelope, one transparency, or one sheetof labels or cardstock. 1. Load paper with the top forward and the side to be printed on facing up. 2. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the s...

1. Load the paper face-up, top forward in the input tray. 2. Adjust the guides until they are snug against the paper. Load the document feeder NOTE: When you add new paper, make sure that you remove all of the paper from the input tray and straighten the stack of new paper. Do not fan the media. Thi...

Configure trays By default, the product pulls paper from the priority input slot. If the priority input slot is empty, the productpulls paper from Tray 1. Configuring Tray 1 on this product changes the heat and speed settings toobtain the best print quality for the type of paper that you are using. ...

7 Print tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Cancel a print job ● Basic print tasks with Windows ● Additional print tasks with Windows ENWW 59

Cancel a print job 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 (for example, the product is printing a docume...

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...

Get help for any printing option with Windows 1. Click the Help button to open the online Help. 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 ...

Create printing shortcuts 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 Printing Shortcuts tab. 64 Chapter 7 Print tasks ENWW

6. Click the Save As button. 7. Type a name for the shortcut, and click the OK button. Improve print quality with Windows Select the page size 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 ...

NOTE: Always load paper into the trays short edge first. 6. Click the OK button, and then click the OK button on the Paper/Quality tab. The custom page size will appear in the list of paper sizes the next time you open the printer driver. Select the paper type with Windows 1. On the File menu in the...

Automatically print on both sides 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. 68 Chapter 7 Print tasks ENWW

3. Click the Finishing tab. 4. Select the Print on both sides check box. Click the OK button to print the job. Manually print on both sides with Windows 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . ENWW Basic print tasks with Windows 69

5. When prompted by the onscreen instructions, retrieve the printed stack from the output bin, maintaining the paper stack orientation, and place it in Tray 1. 6. On the control panel, press the OK button to print the second side of the job. Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows 1. On the File...

Select page orientation 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. ENWW Basic print tasks with Windows 73

Additional print tasks with Windows Print on preprinted letterhead or forms 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. ENWW Additional print tasks with Windows 75

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 77

6. Expand the category of paper types that best describes your paper. NOTE: Labels and transparencies are in the list of Other options. 7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and click the OK button. Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows 1. On the File menu ...

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 . ENWW Additional print tasks with Windows 83

Use copy functions One-touch copy 1. Load the document onto the scanner glass. 2. Press the Start Copy button to start copying. 3. Repeat the process for each copy. Multiple copies 1. Load the document onto the scanner glass or into the document feeder. 2. Use the keypad to enter the number of copie...

Copy a multiple-page original 1. Load the original document into the document feeder. 2. Press the Start Copy button to start copying. Copy identification cards Use the ID Copy feature to copy both sides of identification cards, or other small-size documents, onto the same side of one sheet of paper...

3. Use the arrow buttons to select the ID Copy item, and then press the OK button. 4. When prompted by the control panel display, turn the document over, place it on a different portion of the scanner glass, and then press the OK button. 5. When prompted by the control panel display, press the Start...

Collate a copy job 1. Press the Copy Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Collation item, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the On option, and then press the OK button. Copy settings Change copy quality Set the copy quality according to the original docu...

Set the copy draft setting Use the control panel to set the product to print copies in draft mode. NOTE: This setting affects copy quality only. Print quality is not affected. 1. On the product control panel, press the Copy Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Draft Mode menu, and the...

4. Dry the glass and white plastic with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting. 5. Plug in the product, and then use the power switch to turn on the product. Adjust the lightness or darkness for copies 1. Press the Lighter/Darker button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease ...

Copy photos NOTE: Photographs should be copied from the product flatbed scanner, not from the document feeder. 1. Lift the lid and place the photo on the flatbed scanner with the picture-side down and the upper-left corner of the photo at the corner indicated by the icon on the scanner. 2. Gently cl...

Copy mixed-size originals Use the scanner glass to make copies of mixed size originals. NOTE: You can use the document feeder to copy mixed size originals only if the pages share a common dimension. For example, you can combine Letter and Legal size pages because they have thesame width. Stack the p...

Copy on both sides (duplex) Copy documents automatically 1. Load the original document in the document feeder. 2. Press Copy Menu button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Two- Sided menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the 1 to 1 sided option or the 1 to 2 sid...

9 Scan ● Use the scan functions ● Scan settings ● Scan a photo ENWW 101

Use the scan functions Scan methods Perform scan jobs in the following ways. ● Scan from the computer by using HP Scan software ● Scan from TWAIN-compliant or Windows Imaging Application (WIA)-compliant software NOTE: To learn about and use text-recognition software, install the Readiris program fro...

Start the scan from within the WIA-compliant program. See the software program Help or documentationfor information about the commands and steps to use. -Or- From the Windows control panel, in the Cameras and Scanner folder (located inside the Hardware and Sound folder for Windows Vista and Windows ...

Scan settings Scanner resolution and color If you are printing a scanned image, and the quality is not what you expected, you might have selecteda resolution or color setting in the scanner software that does not match your needs. Resolution andcolor affect the following features of scanned images: ...

Resolution and color guidelines The following table describes the recommended resolution and color settings for different types of scanjobs. Intended use Recommended resolution Recommended color settings Fax 150 ppi ● Black and White E-mail 150 ppi ● Black and White, if the image does not requiresmo...

Scan quality Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which canaffect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner glass and white plastic backing. 1. Use the power switch to turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord from t...

Scan a photo 1. Place the photo on the flatbed scanner with the picture-side down and the upper-left corner of thephoto at the corner indicated by the icon on the scanner. 2. Gently close the lid. 3. Scan the photo by using one of the scanning methods. ENWW Scan a photo 107

Set up fax Install and connect the hardware Connect fax to a telephone line The product is an analog device. HP recommends using the product on a dedicated analog telephoneline. NOTE: Some countries/regions might require an adapter to the phone cord that came with the product. Connect additional dev...

Set up fax with an extension phone With this setting turned on, you can alert the product to pick up the incoming fax call by pressing 1-2-3sequentially on the telephone keypad. The default setting is On . Turn this setting off only if you use pulse dialing or if you have a service from your telepho...

Use the phone book You can store frequently dialed fax numbers (up to 100 entries). Use the control panel to create and edit the fax phone book 1. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Phone Book Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the a...

1. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Phone Book Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Delete All option, and then press the OK button. 4. Press the OK button to confirm the deletion. Use speed dials Crea...

6. Use the alphanumeric buttons to enter the fax number. Include any pauses or other needed numbers, such as an area code, an access code for numbers outside a PBX system (usually a 9 or 0), or a long distance prefix. NOTE: When entering a fax number, press the # button until a comma ( , ) appears i...

Manage group-dial entries Create and edit group-dial entries 1. Assign a speed-dial entry to each fax number that you want in the group. 2. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Phone Book Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow bu...

Set fax settings Send fax settings Set special dialing symbols and options You can insert pauses into a fax number that you are dialing. Pauses are often needed when dialinginternationally or connecting to an outside line. ● Insert a dialing pause : Press the # button repeatedly until a comma ( , ) ...

4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Detect Dial Tone menu, and then press the OK button. 5. Use the arrow buttons to select the On or Off option, and then press the OK button. Set tone-dialing or pulse-dialing Use this procedure to set the product to tone-dialing or pulse-dialing mode. The factor...

Set the redial-on-communication-error option If this option is turned on, the product redials automatically if some sort of communication error occurs.The factory-set default for the redial-on-communication-error option is On . 1. On the control panel, press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow button...

Set the default resolution setting 1. On the control panel, press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Advanced Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fa...

NOTE: After this report is printed, all billing data is deleted. 1. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Reports menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Billing Report item, and then press the OK button. The pr...

To set or change the answer mode, complete the following steps: 1. On the control panel, press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Advanced Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the a...

Type of telephone line Recommended rings-to-answer setting Dedicated fax line (receiving only fax calls) Set to a number of rings within the range shown on the control-panel display. (The minimum and maximum number of ringsallowed varies by country/region.) One line with two separate numbers and a r...

3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Basic Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Answer Ring Type menu, and then press the OK button. 5. Use the arrow buttons to select the ring pattern that you want, and then press the OK button. 6. After product install...

Use fax Fax software Supported fax programs The PC fax program that came with the product is the only PC fax program that works with the product.In order to continue to use a PC fax program previously installed on the computer, it must be used withthe modem that is already connected to the computer;...

1. On the control panel, press the Setup button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Service menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Service menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Clear Saved Faxs option, and then press th...

Contact the PBX provider for more information and for assistance. ISDN Contact the ISDN provider for more information and for assistance. Use fax on a VoIP service Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services are often not compatible with fax machines unless theprovider explicitly states that it sup...

Fax from the document feeder 1. Insert the originals into the document feeder face-up. NOTE: The document feeder capacity is up to 35 sheets of 75 g/m 2 or 20 lb media. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the product, do not use an original that contains correction tape, correction fluid, paper clips, or ...

Use speed dials and group-dial entries Send a fax by using a speed dial 1. Load the document into the document feeder input tray or on the flatbed scanner. 2. Do one of the following: ● Press the one-touch key for the speed dial. ● Press the Phone Book button, use the alphanumeric buttons to specify...

Send a fax by dialing from a telephone connected to the fax line Occasionally, you might want to dial a fax number from a telephone that is connected to the same lineas the product. For example, if you are sending a fax to a person whose device is in the manual receivemode, you can precede the fax w...

1. Load the document into the document feeder. 2. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Send Options menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Send Fax Later menu, and then press the OK button. 5. Use the keypad to en...

Send faxes internationally To send a fax to an international destination, dial manually to allow for pauses and international dialingcodes. Receive a fax Print a fax When the product receives a fax transmission, it prints the fax (unless the private-receive feature isenabled) and also stores it auto...

Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone line If you have a telephone line that receives both fax and telephone calls, and you hear fax tones whenyou answer the telephone, you can start the receiving process in one of two ways: ● If you are close to the product, press the Start Fax butt...

Solve fax problems Fax troubleshooting checklist ● Several possible fixes are available. After each recommended action, retry faxing to see if theproblem is resolved. ● For best results during fax problem solving, make sure the line from the product is plugged directlyinto the wall phone port. Disco...

From the computer, in the HP program folder, run the Fax Setup Utility. 5. Verify that the telephone service supports analog fax. ● If using ISDN or digital PBX, contact your service provider for information about configuringto an analog fax line. ● If using a VoIP service, change the Fax Speed sett...

Troubleshoot fax codes and trace reports View and interpret fax error codes Use fax error codes from the fax activity log to solve problems with the product fax features. Code number Description 232 Possible causes include the following: ● A communication failure has occurred between the two machine...

View the fax trace report A fax T.30 trace report has information that can help resolve fax transmission problems. If you call HPfor help in resolving these problems, print a T.30 trace report before you call. 1. On the control panel, press the Setup button. 2. Select the Service menu. 3. Select the...

Fax logs and reports Use the following instructions to print fax logs and reports: Print all fax reports Use this procedure to print all of the following reports at one time: ● Fax activity log ● Phone book list ● Configuration report ● Junk fax list ● Last call report ● Billing report ● Usage page ...

1. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Reports menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Error Report menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the option for when you want the f...

Include the first page of each fax on the fax confirmation, fax error, and last call reports 1. On the control panel, press the Fax Menu button. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Reports menu, and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Include 1st page menu, and th...

3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Advanced Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Speed menu, and then press the OK button. 5. Use the arrow buttons to select a speed setting, and then press the OK button. Solve problems sending faxes ● An error mes...

c. Open the Fax Service menu. d. Select the Clear Saved Faxs item. ● Divide the large fax job into smaller sections, and then fax them individually. Scanner error ● Verify that the paper meets product size requirements. The product does not support pages longerthan 381 mm (15 in) for faxing. ● Copy ...

Receive a recorded error message from the phone company when trying to send a fax ● Make sure you dial the fax number correctly, and make sure that the phone service is not blocked.For example, some phone services might prevent long distance calling. ● If an outside line requires a prefix, turn on t...

Solve problems receiving faxes ● The fax does not respond ● An error message displays on the control panel ● A fax is received but does not print ● Sender receives a busy signal ● No dial tone ● Cannot send or receive a fax on a PBX line The fax does not respond The fax has a dedicated phone line ● ...

● Make sure that the resolution of the sending fax machine is not set to the Photo setting or the Superfine setting. a. Open the Setup menu. b. Open the Fax Setup menu. c. Open the Advanced Setup menu. d. Open the Fax Resolution menu. e. Select the correct setting. ● Cancel all fax jobs or clear the...

Sender receives a busy signal A handset is connected to the product ● Make sure the phone is hung up. ● Change the Answer Mode option to match the product setup. a. Open the Setup menu. b. Open the Fax Setup menu. c. Open the Basic Setup menu. d. Open the Answer Mode menu. e. Select the setting that...

Solve general fax problems ● Faxes are sending slowly ● Fax quality is poor ● Fax cuts off or prints on two pages Faxes are sending slowly The product is experiencing poor phone line quality. ● Retry sending the fax when the line conditions have improved. ● Check with the phone service provider that...

d. Open the Fit to Page menu. e. Select the On setting. NOTE: If the Fit to Page setting is off and the Def. Paper Size setting is set to letter, a legal size original prints on two pages. Regulatory information and warranties For regulatory and warranty information, see Additional statements for te...

11 Manage and maintain the product ● Information pages ● HP ToolboxFX ● Embedded Web server ● Use HP Web Jetadmin software ● Product security features ● Economy settings ● Quiet mode settings ● Manage supplies and accessories ● Clean the product ● Product updates ENWW 171

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 langua...

HP ToolboxFX HP ToolboxFX is a program that you can use to complete the following tasks: ● Check the product status. ● Configure the product settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. You can view HP ToolboxFX when the product is directly connected to a computer or wh...

Fax Use the HP ToolboxFX Fax tab to perform fax tasks from your computer. The Fax tab contains links to the following main pages: ● Fax Tasks . Set the fax receive mode. ● Fax Phone Book . Add, edit, or delete entries in the product phone book. ● Fax Send Log . View all of the recent faxes that have...

System Settings The HP ToolboxFX System Settings tab contains links to the following main pages: ● Device Information . View information about the product, such as the product description and a contact person. ● Paper Handling . Change the product paper-handling settings, such as default paper size ...

System setup Use the HP ToolboxFX system settings options to configure global settings for copy, fax, scan, and print,such as jam recovery and auto-continue. NOTE: You must click the Apply button before the changes take effect. Service During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can...

PCL 5e Use the PCL 5 options to configure the settings when you are using the PCL 5 print personality. Theseare the same options that are available on the PCL5 menu on the control panel. NOTE: You must click the Apply button before the changes take effect. PostScript Use the PostScript option when y...

Embedded Web server This product is equipped with an embedded Web server (EWS), which provides access to informationabout product and network activities. A Web server provides an environment in which web programsmay run, much in the same way that an operating system, such as Windows, provides an env...

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...

Lock the product The product has a slot that you can use to attach a cable-type security lock. 184 Chapter 11 Manage and maintain the product ENWW

Economy settings Print with 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...

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. Activate the quiet mo...

Manage supplies and accessories Print when a cartridge is at estimated end of life Supplies messages Supply-related notifications are communicated on the product control panel and on computers that havethe full product software installed. If the full product software is not installed, you might not ...

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

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 information inside 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. ...

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. WARNING! Before changing the pickup rol...

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. Turn off the product, unplug the power cord from the product, and then remove the pickup roller. 2. Dab a lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol, and then scrub...

Clean the document feeder pickup rollers and separation pad If the product document feeder experiences paper-handling problems, such as jams or multiple-pagefeeds, clean the document feeder rollers and separation pad. 1. Open the document feeder cover. 2. Use a moist, lint-free cloth to wipe both pi...

Specks Smearing Clean the paper path from HP ToolboxFX Use HP ToolboxFX to clean the paper path. This is the recommended cleaning method. If you do nothave access to HP ToolboxFX, use the control panel method. 1. Make sure that the product is turned on and in the Ready state, and that media is loade...

3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing with a soft cloth or sponge that has beenmoistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do no...

12 Solve problems ● Self help ● Problem-solving checklist ● Factors that affect product performance ● Restore the factory-set defaults ● Interpret control panel messages ● Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed ● Improve print quality ● The product does not print or it prints slowly ● Solve conne...

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...

Problem-solving checklist Follow these steps when trying to solve a problem with the product. ● Step 1: Check that the product power is on ● Step 2: Check the control panel for error messages ● Step 3: Test print functionality ● Step 4: Test copy functionality ● Step 5: Test the fax sending function...

Step 5: Test the fax sending functionality 1. Press the Start Fax button on the product control panel. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. If you do not hear a dial tone, the telephone line might not be operational or the product is notconnected to the telephone line. Step 6: Test the fax receiving functi...

Interpret control panel messages The majority of the control-panel messages are intended to guide the user through typical operation.The control-panel messages indicate the status of the current operation, and include a page count onthe second line of the display, if appropriate. When the product is...

Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 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 any jammed sheets of paper. 2. Load the tray with the correct size of paper for your job. 3. Make sure the paper guide...

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. Jam locations Jams can occur at the following locations in the ...

Clear jams from the document feeder 1. Open the document feeder cover. 2. Lift the side lever to open the pickup assembly, and gently pull the jammed paper out. 3. Close the pickup assembly and the document feeder cover. 216 Chapter 12 Solve problems ENWW

Clear jams from the input trays 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2. In the main-input tray or the priority input slot, remove the media stack. ENWW Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed 217

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. 2. If you can see the jammed paper, carefully grasp the jammed paper, and slowly pull it out of...

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. Press the green tab and then open the jam- access door, carefully grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 4. Reinstall the print cartridge, and then close the print-cartridge door. Clear jams from the duplexer 1. Open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartr...

4. Close the rear door. 5. Reinstall the print cartridge and close the print- cartridge door. Improve print quality You can prevent most print-quality problems by following these guidelines. ● Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. ● Use paper that meets HP specifications for this...

Check the print cartridge Check the print cartridge, and replace it if necessary, if you are having any of the following problems: ● The printing is too light or seems faded in areas. ● Printed pages have small unprinted areas. ● Printed pages have streaks or bands. NOTE: If you are using a draft or...

Inspect the print cartridge for damage 1. Remove the print cartridge from the product, and verify that the sealing tape has been removed. 2. Check the memory chip for damage. 3. Examine the surface of the green imaging drum on the bottom of the print cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the green roller...

Repeating defects If defects repeat at any of the following approximate intervals on the page, the print cartridge might bedamaged. ● 27 mm ● 29 mm ● 75 mm 228 Chapter 12 Solve problems ENWW

Use the printer driver that best meets your printing needs You might need to use a different printer driver if the printed page has unexpected lines in graphics,missing text, missing graphics, incorrect formatting, or substituted fonts. HP PCL 6 driver ● Provided as the default driver. This driver i...

1. Use the power switch to turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord from the electricalsocket. 2. Open the scanner lid. 3. Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing with a soft cloth or sponge that has beenmoistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use abrasive...

4. Install the HP software from the CD that came with the product. Using generic printer drivers cancause delays clearing jobs from the print queue. 5. From the list of printers on your computer, right-click the name of this product, click Properties , and open the Ports tab. ◦ If you are using a ne...

● Poor physical connection ● The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product ● The computer is unable to communicate with the product ● The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ● New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ● The compute...

New software programs might be causing compatibility problems Verify that any new software programs are correctly installed and that they use the correct printer driver. The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly 1. Check the network drivers, printer drivers, and the network redirection...

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 product software. NOTE: Close any ...

The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax list 1. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly and the product is on. 2. Print a configuration page to check the product name. Verify that the name on the configurationpage matches the product name in the Print &a...

You are using a generic printer driver when using a USB connection If you connected the USB cable before you installed the software, you might be using a generic printerdriver instead of the driver for this product. 1. Delete the generic printer driver. 2. Reinstall the software from the product CD....

A Supplies and accessories ● Order parts, accessories, and supplies ● Part numbers ENWW 237

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 The following list of accessories was curr...

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 ● Customer support ● Repack the product ENWW 239

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...

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...

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/...

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 Product specifications ● Physical specifications ● Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions ● Environmental specifications ENWW 247

Physical specifications Table C-1 Physical specifications 1 Specification HP LaserJet M1536dnf Product weight 11.7 kg (25.8 lbs) Product height 373 mm (14.7 in) Product depth 343 mm (13.5 in) Product width 441 mm (17.4 in) 1 Values are based on preliminary data. See www.hp.com/support/ljm1530series ...

D Regulatory information ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Safety statements ● Additional statements for telecom (fax) products ENWW 249

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, ...

Toner consumption EconoMode uses less toner, which might extend the life of the print cartridge. Paper use This product’s manual/automatic duplex feature (two-sided printing) and N-up printing (multiple pagesprinted on one page) capability can reduce paper usage and the resulting demands on naturalr...

Single returns 1. Package the HP LaserJet print cartridge in its original bag and box. 2. Place the shipping label on the front of the box. Shipping For all HP LaserJet print cartridge recycling returns, give the package to UPS during your next deliveryor pickup, or take it to an authorized UPS drop...

Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company DoC#: BOISB-0902-01-rel.1.0 Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet P...

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 M1536dnf, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissakäytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteenturvallisuusluokka on määritetty ...

Substances Table (China) Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (Turkey) Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur 258 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW

Additional statements for telecom (fax) products EU Statement for Telecom Operation This product is intended to be connected to the analog Public Switched Telecommunication Networks(PSTN) of European Economic Area (EEA) countries/regions. It meets requirements of EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (An...

which is Part 68 compliant. This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coinservice. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you inadvance that temporary discontinuance of ...

Index A accessories ordering 237, 238part numbers 238 acoustic specifications 248ad hoc groups, sending faxes to 135 alerts, setting up 174answer mode, setting 124answering machines, connecting fax settings 125 anticounterfeit supplies 188autoreduction settings, fax 127 B batteries included 252billi...