HP Color LaserJet CP1514N, Color LaserJet CP1515N, Color LaserJet CP1518N User Guide
HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series Printer
User Guide
HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series Printer
User Guide
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Table of contents
1 Basics
Product comparison ............................................................................................................................. 2
Product features ................................................................................................................................... 2
Walkaround .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Front view ............................................................................................................................ 4
Back and side view .............................................................................................................. 4
Control-panel walkaround .................................................................................................... 5
Model and serial numbers ................................................................................................... 6
2 Software
Product software .................................................................................................................................. 8
Supported operating systems and printer drivers ................................................................................. 8
Additional drivers .................................................................................................................................. 8
Priority for print settings ........................................................................................................................ 9
Open the printer driver and change the print settings ........................................................................ 10
Remove software from Windows operating systems ......................................................................... 11
Utilities ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Software for Windows ........................................................................................................ 11
HP ToolboxFX ................................................................................................... 11
Software for Macintosh ...................................................................................................... 11
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files ......................................................... 11
Configuring a product using a Macintosh .......................................................... 11
Status Alerts software ........................................................................................................ 11
Software for networks ........................................................................................................ 12
HP Web Jetadmin ............................................................................................. 12
Embedded Web server ..................................................................................... 12
Linux .................................................................................................................. 12
3 Paper and print media
Understand paper and print media use .............................................................................................. 14
Supported paper and print media sizes .............................................................................................. 15
Supported paper types and tray capacity ........................................................................................... 17
Special paper or print media guidelines ............................................................................................. 18
Load paper and print media ............................................................................................................... 19
4 I/O configuration
USB connection .................................................................................................................................. 22
Network connection ............................................................................................................................ 22
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Network configuration ......................................................................................................................... 23
Set up the product and use it on the network .................................................................... 23
Set up a network port-connected configuration (direct mode or peer-to-peer
printing) ............................................................................................................. 23
Use the embedded Web server or the HP ToolboxFX ...................................................... 24
Set a system password ...................................................................................................... 24
Use the product control panel ............................................................................................ 25
Configure the TC/IP settings ............................................................................. 25
Manual configuration ........................................................................ 25
Automatic configuration .................................................................... 25
Show or hide the IP address on the control panel ............................................ 26
Set memory card sharing .................................................................................. 26
Set automatic crossover .................................................................................... 26
Set network services ......................................................................................... 26
Restore defaults (network settings) ................................................................... 27
Supported network protocols ............................................................................................. 27
TCP/IP ............................................................................................................................... 28
Internet Protocol (IP) ......................................................................................... 28
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ............................................................... 28
IP address ......................................................................................................... 28
Configure IP parameters ................................................................................... 29
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ................................. 29
BOOTP ............................................................................................. 29
Subnets ............................................................................................................. 29
Subnet mask ..................................................................................... 29
Gateways .......................................................................................................... 29
Default gateway ................................................................................ 29
5 Print tasks
Use features in the Windows printer driver ........................................................................................ 32
Use features in the Macintosh printer driver ....................................................................................... 37
Stop a print request ............................................................................................................................ 39
Change the print driver to match the media type and size ................................................ 32
Printer-driver Help .............................................................................................................. 32
Cancel a print job ............................................................................................................... 32
Create and use printing shortcuts in Windows .................................................................. 33
Print booklets ..................................................................................................................... 33
Print-quality settings .......................................................................................................... 34
Print on special media ....................................................................................................... 34
Resize documents ............................................................................................................. 34
Set the print orientation ...................................................................................................... 35
Use watermarks ................................................................................................................. 35
Print on both sides of the page (manual duplex) ............................................................... 35
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Windows .................................................... 36
Create and use presets in Mac OS X ................................................................................ 37
Print a cover page .............................................................................................................. 37
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper ....................................................................... 37
Set the color options .......................................................................................................... 38
Stop the current print job from the product control panel ................................................... 39
Stop the current print job from the software program ........................................................ 39
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6 Control panel
Understand control-panel features ..................................................................................................... 42
Use the control-panel menus ............................................................................................................. 44
Use the product control panel in shared environments ...................................................................... 50
7 Color
Manage color ...................................................................................................................................... 52
Advanced color use ............................................................................................................................ 54
Match colors ....................................................................................................................................... 56
HP Basic Color Match tool ................................................................................................................. 57
Use the menus ................................................................................................................... 44
Reports menu .................................................................................................................... 45
System setup menu ........................................................................................................... 46
Network config. menu ........................................................................................................ 48
Service menu ..................................................................................................................... 49
Print in Grayscale .............................................................................................................. 52
Automatic or manual color adjustment .............................................................................. 52
Manual color options ......................................................................................... 52
Color themes ..................................................................................................................... 53
HP ColorSphere toner ....................................................................................................... 54
HP ImageREt 3600 ............................................................................................................ 54
Media selection .................................................................................................................. 54
Color options ...................................................................................................................... 54
Standard red-green-blue (sRGB) ....................................................................................... 54
Use HP ToolboxFX to print the Microsoft Office Basic Colors palette ............................... 56
Use HP ToolboxFX to open the HP Basic Color Match tool .............................................. 57
8 Photo
Insert a memory card ......................................................................................................................... 60
Change memory card default settings ................................................................................................ 62
Print photos directly from the memory card ........................................................................................ 63
Print a memory card index ................................................................................................................. 64
PictBridge ........................................................................................................................................... 65
9 Manage and maintain
Print information pages ...................................................................................................................... 68
HP ToolboxFX .................................................................................................................................... 69
View the HP ToolboxFX ..................................................................................................... 69
Status ................................................................................................................................. 70
Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 71
Product information ............................................................................................................ 71
Help ................................................................................................................................... 71
Device Settings .................................................................................................................. 73
Event log ........................................................................................................... 70
Set up Status Alerts .......................................................................................... 71
Set up E-mail Alerts .......................................................................................... 71
Device Information ............................................................................................ 73
Paper Handling ................................................................................................. 74
Printing .............................................................................................................. 74
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PCL5c ............................................................................................................... 74
PostScript .......................................................................................................... 74
Photo ................................................................................................................. 74
Print Quality ....................................................................................................... 75
Print Density ...................................................................................................... 75
Paper Types ...................................................................................................... 75
Extended Print Modes ....................................................................................... 76
System Setup .................................................................................................... 77
Service .............................................................................................................. 77
Network Settings ................................................................................................................ 78
Shop for Supplies .............................................................................................................. 78
Other Links ........................................................................................................................ 78
Use the embedded Web server .......................................................................................................... 79
Access the embedded Web server by using a network connection .................................. 79
Embedded Web server sections ........................................................................................ 80
Configure the product using a Macintosh ........................................................................................... 82
Manage supplies ................................................................................................................................ 83
Print-cartridge storage ....................................................................................................... 83
HP policy on non-HP print cartridges ................................................................................. 83
HP fraud hotline and Web site ........................................................................................... 83
Auto continue ..................................................................................................................... 84
Replace print cartridges ..................................................................................................................... 85
Work with memory .............................................................................................................................. 88
Product memory ................................................................................................................ 88
Install memory DIMMs ....................................................................................................... 88
Install memory and font DIMMs ........................................................................ 88
Enable memory ................................................................................................. 91
Enable memory for Windows ............................................................ 91
Check DIMM installation ................................................................................... 91
Clean the product ............................................................................................................................... 91
Upgrade firmware ............................................................................................................................... 91
10 Solve problems
Basic troubleshooting checklist .......................................................................................................... 94
Factors that affect product performance ............................................................................ 94
Control-panel and status-alert messages ........................................................................................... 95
Jams ................................................................................................................................................. 101
Recover jams ................................................................................................................... 10 1
Common causes of jams ................................................................................................. 102
Clear jams ........................................................................................................................ 103
Jam in tray 1 .................................................................................................... 103
Jam in tray 2 .................................................................................................... 104
Jam in fuser area ............................................................................................ 105
Jam in output bin ............................................................................................. 107
Print-quality problems ....................................................................................................................... 108
Improve print quality ........................................................................................................ 108
Identify and correct print defects ...................................................................................... 108
Print-quality checklist ...................................................................................... 108
General print quality issues ............................................................................. 109
Solve issues with color documents ................................................................. 113
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Use HP ToolboxFX to troubleshoot print-quality problems ............................ 115
Calibrate the product ....................................................................................... 116
Performance problems ..................................................................................................................... 117
Product software problems ............................................................................................................... 118
Macintosh problems ......................................................................................................................... 119
Solve problems with Mac OS X ....................................................................................... 119
Appendix A Supplies and accessories
Order parts, accessories, and supplies ............................................................................................ 124
Order directly from HP ..................................................................................................... 124
Order through service or support providers ..................................................................... 124
Order directly through the HP ToolboxFX software ......................................................... 124
Part numbers .................................................................................................................................... 125
Appendix B Service and support
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement .................................................................................... 128
Print cartridge limited warranty statement ........................................................................................ 129
HP Customer Care ........................................................................................................................... 130
Online Services ................................................................................................................ 130
Telephone support ........................................................................................................... 130
Software utilities, drivers, and electronic information ....................................................... 130
HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies ................................................................ 130
HP service information ..................................................................................................... 130
HP service agreements ................................................................................................... 130
HP ToolboxFX ................................................................................................................. 131
HP support and information for Macintosh computers ..................................................... 131
HP maintenance agreements ........................................................................................................... 132
HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements ....................................................... 132
Extended warranty ........................................................................................................... 132
Repack the product .......................................................................................................................... 133
Service information form .................................................................................................................. 134
Appendix C Specifications
Physical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 136
Operating-environment specifications .............................................................................................. 136
Electrical specifications .................................................................................................................... 137
Power-consumption specifications ................................................................................................... 137
Acoustic emissions ........................................................................................................................... 138
Paper and print media specifications ............................................................................................... 138
Skew specifications .......................................................................................................................... 138
Appendix D Regulatory information
FCC regulations ............................................................................................................................... 140
Environmental product stewardship program ................................................................................... 141
Protecting the environment .............................................................................................. 141
Ozone production ............................................................................................................ 141
Power consumption ......................................................................................................... 141
Paper use ........................................................................................................................ 141
Plastics ............................................................................................................................ 141
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HP LaserJet print supplies ............................................................................................... 141
Return and recycling instructions ..................................................................................... 142
United States and Puerto Rico ........................................................................ 142
Multiple returns (two to eight cartridges) ........................................ 142
Single returns ................................................................................. 142
Shipping .......................................................................................... 142
Non-US returns ............................................................................................... 142
Paper ............................................................................................................................... 142
Material restrictions .......................................................................................................... 142
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European
Union ............................................................................................................................... 143
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) ................................................................................ 143
For more information ....................................................................................................... 143
Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................................. 144
Safety statements ............................................................................................................................. 145
Laser safety ..................................................................................................................... 145
Canadian DOC regulations .............................................................................................. 145
VCCI statement (Japan) .................................................................................................. 145
Power cord statement (Japan) ......................................................................................... 145
EMI statement (Korea) ..................................................................................................... 145
Laser statement for Finland ............................................................................................. 146
Substances Table (China) ............................................................................................... 147
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 149
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1Basics
Product comparison
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Product features
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Walkaround
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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 (black
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and white), and 8 ppm in color
Single-sheet priority feed slot (tray 1) and 150-sheet input tray (tray 2)
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Hi-Speed universal serial bus (USB) 2.0 port
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Built-in networking to connect to 10Base-T/100Base-TX networks
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Photo imaging model only (ni)
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Photo memory card slots
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PictBridge slot
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Product features
Print
Memory
Supported operating
systems
Paper handling
Prints letter-size and A4-size pages at speeds up to 8 pages per minute (ppm) in color
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and 12 ppm in black and white.
Prints at 600 dots per inch (dpi).
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Includes adjustable settings to optimize print quality.
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The print cartridges use HP ColorSphere toner. For information about the number of pages
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the cartridges can print, see
use.
Includes 96-megabyte (MB) random-access memory (RAM).
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For information about upgrading the product memory, see
Windows 2000
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Windows XP Home/Professional
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Windows Server 2003 (32-bit only)
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Windows Vista
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Mac OS X V10.28 and later
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Tray 1 single-sheet priority feed slot.
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Tray 2 holds up to 150 sheets of print media or 10 envelopes.
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Output bin holds up to 125 sheets of print media.
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www.hp.com/go/pageyield. Actual yield depends on specific
Work with memory on page 88.
Printer driver features
Interface connections
Environmental features
ImageREt 3600 produces 3600 dpi print quality for fast, high-quality printing of business
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text and graphics.
Includes a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
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Built-in networking to connect to 10Base-T/100Base-TX networks.
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To determine the ENERGY STAR® qualification status for this product see the Product
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Data Sheet or Specifications Sheet.
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Economical printing
Provides N-up printing (printing more than one page on a sheet).
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The printer driver provides the option to manually print on both sides.
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Supplies
Accessibility
PictBridge USB port
(HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni
only)
Memory card slots
(HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni
only)
Uses print cartridges with HP ColorSphere toner.
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Online user guide is compatible with text screen-readers.
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Print cartridges can be installed and removed by using one hand.
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All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand.
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Enables direct connection of a compatible camera or camcorder to the product for direct
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printing of recorded images.
The following memory cards are supported:
CompactFlash (CF) Type 1 and Type 2
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Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Duo
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MultiMedia Card (MMC)
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Secure Digital (SD)
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xD Picture Card
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Walkaround
Front view
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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 port (HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni)
7 DIMM door (for adding additional memory)
Back and side view
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2
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1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port and network port
2 Rear door (for jam access)
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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 blinks when a print cartridge is empty or the product requires user attention.
NOTE: The Attention light does not blink if more than one print cartridge is empty.
3 Control-panel display: The display provides information about the product. Use the menus on the display to establish
product settings. See
4 Print cartridge status gauges: These gauges show the consumption level for each print cartridge (black, yellow, cyan,
and magenta).
If the consumption level is unknown, a ? symbol appears. This can occur in the following circumstances:
The print cartridge is missing or installed incorrectly.
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The print cartridge is defective.
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The print cartridge might not be an HP cartridge.
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Left arrow ( ) button: Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on the display.
6 OK button: Press the OK button for the following actions:
Open the control-panel menus.
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Open a submenu displayed on the control-panel display.
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Select a menu item.
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Clear some errors.
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Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the message [OK] to print appears on
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the control-panel display).
Use the control-panel menus on page 44.
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Right arrow ( ) button: Use this button to navigate through the menus or to increase a value that appears on the display.
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Back arrow ( ) button: Use this button for the following actions:
Exit the control-panel menus.
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Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list.
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Scroll back to a previous menu item in a submenu list (without saving changes to the menu item).
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9 Cancel Job (X) button: Press this button to cancel a print job whenever the attention light is blinking or to exit the control-
panel menus.
Model and serial numbers
The model number and serial number are listed on an identification label located inside the front door.
The label contains information about the country/region of origin and the revision level, manufacturing
date, production code, and production number of the product. The label also contains power rating and
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2Software
Product software
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Supported operating systems and printer drivers
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Additional drivers
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Priority for print settings
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Open the printer driver and change the print settings
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Remove software from Windows operating systems
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Utilities
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Product software
The printing-system software is included with the product. See the getting started guide for installation
instructions.
The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer drivers for
access to the product features and communication with the computer.
NOTE: For a list of the network environments that the network-administrator software components
support, see
Network configuration on page 23.
For a list of printer drivers and updated HP product software, go to
www.hp.com/go/
ljcp1510series_software.
Supported operating systems and printer drivers
The product uses the PCL 6 and HP postscript level 3 emulation PDL drivers.
Operating system
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home/Professional
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Mac OS X V10.28 and later
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Not all product features are available from all drivers or operating systems.
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Network support PCL 6 HP postscript level 3
emulation
Additional drivers
The following drivers are not included on the CD, but are available from www.hp.com/go/
ljcp1510series_software.
Linux drivers
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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
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you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed here override settings changed
anywhere else.
Print dialog box: Click Print, Print Setup, or a similar command on the File menu of the program
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you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed in the Print dialog box have a lower
priority and do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box.
Printer Properties dialog box (printer driver): Click Properties in the Print dialog box to open
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the printer driver. Settings changed in the Printer Properties dialog box do not override settings
anywhere else in the printing software.
Default printer driver settings: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in
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all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the Page Setup, Print, or Printer Properties dialog
boxes.
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Open the printer driver and change the print settings
Operating System To change the settings for all
Windows 2000, XP,
Server 2003, and
Vista
Mac OS X V10.28
and later
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.
1. On the File menu, click
Print.
2. Select the driver, and then
click Properties or
Preferences.
The steps can vary; this
procedure is most common.
To change the default settings
for all print jobs
1. Click Start, click Settings,
and then click Printers
(Windows 2000) or
Printers and Faxes
(Windows XP Professional
and Server 2003) or
Printers and Other
Hardware Devices
(Windows XP Home).
For Windows Vista, click
Start, click Control Panel,
and then click Printer.
2. Right-click the driver icon,
and then select Printing
Preferences.
1. On the File menu, click
Print.
2. Change the settings that
you want on the various
pop-up menus.
3. On the Presets pop-up
menu, click Save as and
type a name for the preset.
To change the device
configuration settings
1. Click Start, click Settings,
and then click Printers
(Windows 2000) or
Printers and Faxes
(Windows XP Professional
and Server 2003) or
Printers and Other
Hardware Devices
(Windows XP Home).
For Windows Vista, click
Start, click Control Panel,
and then click Printer.
2. Right-click the driver icon,
and then select
Properties.
3. Click the Device Settings
tab.
1. Open System
Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax.
3. Select the product from the
printer list.
4. Select Printer Setup.
These settings are saved in the
Presets menu. To use the new
settings, you must select the
saved preset option every time
you open a program and print.
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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 is a software program that you can use for the following tasks:
Checking the product status
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Checking the supplies status and ordering supplies online
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Setting up alerts
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Setting up e-mail notification for certain product and supplies events
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Viewing and changing product settings
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Viewing product documentation
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Gaining access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools
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You can view HP ToolboxFX when the product is directly connected to your computer or is connected
to a network. To use HP ToolboxFX, perform a recommended software installation.
Software for Macintosh
The HP installer provides PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs),
and the configure device software for use with Macintosh computers.
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPD, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provides access to product features.
An installation program for the PPD and other software is provided on the product CD-ROM.
Configuring a product using a Macintosh
For information about configuring the product using a Macintosh, see Configure the product using a
Macintosh on page 82.
Status Alerts software
The Status Alerts software provides information about the current status of the product.
The software also provides pop-up alerts when certain events occur, such as an empty tray or a problem
with the product. The alert includes information about solving the problem.
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Software for networks
HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is a browser-based management tool for network-connected printers within your
intranet. 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 systems,
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
visit
When installed on a host server, any client can gain access to HP Web Jetadmin by using a supported
Web browser (such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.x or Netscape Navigator 7.x or later) and
navigating to the HP Web Jetadmin host.
Embedded Web server
The HP Color LaserJet CP1510 Series Printer is equipped with an embedded Web server, which
provides access to information about product and network activities. This information appears in a Web
browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Macintosh OS Safari.
The embedded Web server resides on the product. It is not loaded on a network server. No special
software is installed or configured, but you must have a supported Web browser on your computer.
NOTE: Macintosh users can open the EWS by clicking the Utility button when viewing the print queue.
This will start a Web browser, such as Safari, which allows the user to access the EWS. The EWS can
also be accessed directly by typing the network IP address or DNS name of the product into the Web
browser.
Linux
HP USB EWS Gateway software, which is automatically installed, also allows a Web browser to access
the product if the product is connected using a USB cable. Click the Utility button when using a USB
connection to access the EWS though the Web browser.
For a complete explanation of the features and functionality of the embedded Web server, see Use the
embedded Web server on page 79.
For information, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
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3 Paper and print media
Understand paper and print media use
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Supported paper and print media sizes
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Supported paper types and tray capacity
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Special paper or print media guidelines
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Load paper and print media
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Understand paper and print media use
This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this
user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems:
Poor print quality
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Increased jams
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Premature wear on the product, requiring repair
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For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. Do
not use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend
the use of other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality.
It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory
results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and/or humidity levels,
or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
CAUTION: Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might
cause problems for the product, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard
warranty or service agreements.
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Supported paper and print media sizes
This product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various media.
NOTE: To obtain best print results, select the appropriate paper size and type in your print driver before
printing.
Table 3-1 Supported paper and print media sizes
Size Dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2
Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.24 x 10.51 inches)
A3 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 inches)
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches)
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches)
B4 (JIS) 257 x 364 mm (10.12 x 14.33 inches)
B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
B5 (ISO) 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)
B6 (ISO) 125 x 176 mm (4.92 x 6.93 inches)
16k 184 x 260 mm (7.24 x 10.23 inches)
195 x 270 mm (7.68 x 10.62 inches)
197 x 273 mm (7.75 x 10.75 inches)
8.5 x 13 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
4 x 6 107 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
5 x 8 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 inches)
10 x 15 cm 100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 inches)
Custom (76 - 216) x (127 - 356) mm ((3 - 8.5) x (5 - 14) inches)
Table 3-2 Supported envelopes and postcards
Size Dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2
Envelope #10 105 x 241 mm (4.13 x 9.49 inches)
Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
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Table 3-2 Supported envelopes and postcards (continued)
Size Dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2
Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)
Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.8 inches)
Envelope
Monarch
Postcard 100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 inches)
Double postcard 148 x 200 mm (5.83 x 7.87 inches)
98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 inches)
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Supported paper types and tray capacity
Media type Dimensions
Paper, including the
following types:
Plain
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Minimum: 76 x 127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm
1
(8.5 x 14 inches)
Letterhead
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Color
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Preprinted
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Prepunched
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Recycled
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Thick paper Same as for paper
Cover paper Same as for paper
Glossy paper
Same as for paper
Photo paper
Weight Capacity
60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb)
Tray 1: single sheet only
Tray 2: up to 150 sheets of
2
75 g/m
Up to 200 g/m2 (53 lb)
Tray 1: single sheet only
Tray 2: up to 15 mm
(0.6 inches) stack height
Up to 200 g/m2 (53 lb)
Tray 1: single sheet only
Tray 2: up to 15 mm (.
59 inch) stack height
Up to 220 g/m2 (59 lb)
Tray 1: single sheet only
Tray 2: up to 15 mm (.
59 inch) stack height
2
(20 lb bond)
Paper orientation
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Transparencies A4 or Letter Thickness: 0.12 to
0.13 mm (4.7 to 5.1 mils)
3
Labels
A4 or Letter Thickness: up to 0.23 mm
(9 mils)
Envelopes
Postcards or index cards 100 x 148 mm
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COM 10
Monarch
DL
C5
B5
Up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb)
Tray 1: single sheet only
(3.9 x 5.8 inches)
1
The product supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.
2
Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
3
Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield)
Tray 1: single sheet only
Tray 2: up to 50 sheets
Tray 1: single sheet only
Tray 2: up to 50 sheets
Tray 1: single envelope
only
Tray 2: up to 10 envelopes
Tray 2: up to 50 sheets
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Side to be printed on faceup, with the stamp-end at
the back of the tray
Side to be printed on faceup, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
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Special paper or print media guidelines
This product supports printing on special media. Use the following guidelines to obtain satisfactory
results. When using special paper or print media, be sure to set the type and size in your print driver to
obtain the best print results.
CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in very precise
dots. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this extreme heat. Using inkjet paper not designed for this
technology could damage your printer.
Media type Do Do not
Envelopes
Labels
Transparencies
Letterhead or preprinted forms
Heavy paper
Store envelopes flat.
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Use envelopes where the seam
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extends all the way to the corner of
the envelope.
Use peel-off adhesive strips that
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are approved for use in laser
printers.
Use only labels that have no
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exposed backing between them.
Use Labels that lie flat.
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Use only full sheets of labels.
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Use only transparencies that are
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approved for use in laser printers.
Place transparencies on a flat
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surface after removing them from
the product.
Use only letterhead or forms
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approved for use in laser printers.
Use only heavy paper that is
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approved for use in laser printers
and meets the weight specifications
for this product.
Do not use envelopes that are
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wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or
otherwise damaged.
Do not use envelopes that have
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clasps, snaps, windows, or coated
linings.
Do not use self-stick adhesives or
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other synthetic materials.
Do not use labels that have wrinkles
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or bubbles, or are damaged.
Do not print partial sheets of labels.
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Do not use transparent print media
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not approved for laser printers.
Do not use raised or metallic
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letterhead.
Do not use paper that is heavier
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than the recommended media
specification for this product unless
it is HP paper that has been
approved for use in this product.
Glossy or coated paper
Use only glossy or coated paper
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that is approved for use in laser
printers.
Do not use glossy or coated paper
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designed for use in inkjet products.
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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 against
the sheet.
2. Feed the sheet into the tray as far as it will go.
1
2
Load tray 2
1. Pull the tray out of the product and remove any paper.
2. Slide open the paper length and width guides.
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To load Legal-size paper, extend the tray by pressing and holding the extension tab while
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pulling the front of the tray toward you.
NOTE: When it is loaded with Legal-size paper, the tray extends from the front of the product
approximately 51 mm (2 inches).
3. Place the paper in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners. Slide the paper length
and width guides so that they are against the stack of paper.
4. Push down on the paper to make sure that the paper stack is below the paper limit tabs on the side
of the tray.
5. Slide the tray into the product.
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