LASERJET PRO CP1520COLOR PRINTER SERIESUser Guide
Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows ... 61Print multiple pages per sheet wi
Print information pagesInformation pages reside within the product memory. These pages help diagnose and solve problemswith the product.NOTE: If the p
3. Press the Left arrow or Right arrow button to navigate to the report you want to print, and thenpress OK to print the report.4. Press X to exit
Use HP ToolboxFXThe HP ToolboxFX is program you can use to complete the following tasks:●Check the product status.●Configure the product settings.●Vie
HP ToolboxFX sectionsStatusThe Status folder contains links to the following main pages:●Device status. This page indicates product conditions such as
●Save/Restore Settings. Save the current settings for the product to a file on your computer. Usethis file to load the same settings onto another prod
Paper SetupUse these options to configure your default product settings. These are the same options that areavailable on the control panel menus.The f
Paper TypesUse these options to configure print modes that correspond to the various media types. To reset allmodes to factory default settings, selec
System SetupUse these system settings to configure miscellaneous print settings. These settings are not availableon the control panel.NOTE: You must c
ToolboxFX program, you must connect before you can visit these Web sites. Connecting might requirethat you close the HP ToolboxFX program and reopen i
HP Embedded Web Server featuresThe following sections describe the basic screens of the embedded Web server.Status tabProvides product, status, and co
Use the HP Embedded Web Server ... 94Open the HP Embed
Print tabProvides the ability to configure print settings on the product.●Printing: Allows you to change the printing defaults for the product.●PCL 5:
Use HP Web Jetadmin softwareHP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based software solution for remotely installing, monitoring, andtroubleshooting network-connected
Economy settingsPowersave modesThe adjustable sleep mode feature reduces power consumption when the product has been inactive foran extended period. Y
Enable or disable the At Very Low settings from the control panelYou can enable or disable the default setting at any time, and you do not have to re-
Your print cartridge might not be a genuine HP print cartridge if you notice the following:●The supplies status page indicates that a non-HP or used s
Replacement instructionsReplace print cartridges1. Open the front door. 2. Pull out the print cartridge drawer. 3. Grasp the handle on the old print
4. Remove the new print cartridge from thepackaging. 5. Gently rock the print cartridge from front to backto distribute the toner evenly inside the pr
7. Do not touch the imaging drum on the bottomof the print cartridge. Fingerprints on theimaging drum can cause print-qualityproblems. 8. Insert the n
10. Close the print cartridge drawer. 11. Close the front door. 12. Place the old print cartridge and the orangeplastic shield in the box for the ne
Install memory DIMMsThis product comes with 64-megabyte (MB) random-access memory installed. You can install up to256-megabyte of memory for the produ
The product does not pick up paper ... 125The product picks up multiple s
4. Remove the new DIMM from the antistatic package, and then locate the alignment notch on thebottom edge of the DIMM.5. Holding the DIMM by the edges
7. Close the DIMM access door.8. Reconnect the power cable and USB or network cable, and then turn on the product.Enable memoryWindows XP, Windows Ser
Windows 7 1. Click Start.2. Click Devices and Printers.3. Right-click the product driver icon, and then select Printer properties.4. Click the Device
Use the following guidelines if you use the page description language (PDL) ability to mark resourcesas permanent. For technical details, see an appro
Clean the productDuring the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the product. Overtime, this buildup can cause pri
10 Solve problems●Self help●Solve problems checklist●Factors that affect product performance●Restore factory-settings●Interpret control panel messages
Self helpIn addition to the information in this guide, other sources are available that provide helpful information.HP Help and Learn Center The HP He
Solve problems checklist1. Make sure that the product is set up correctly.a. Press the power button to turn on the product or to deactivate the Auto-O
c. If the page jams in the product, clear the jam.d. If the print quality is unacceptable, complete the following steps:●Verify that the print setting
Factors that affect product performanceSeveral factors affect the time it takes to print a job:●The use of special paper (such as transparencies, heav
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or product ... 144Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product ...
Restore factory-settings Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the product and network settings to the factory defaults.It will not reset
Interpret control panel messagesControl panel message typesThe control panel messages indicate the current product status or situations that might req
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended action49 ErrorTurn off then onThe product experienced aninternal error.Turn the product off
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended action55.X ErrorTurn off then onThe product has experienced aninternal error.Turn the produ
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended actionBlack Cartridge Low The print cartridge is nearing theend of its useful life.Printing
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended actionCyan Very Low The print cartridge is at the end ofits useful life, and the At VeryLow
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended actionLoad tray # <TYPE> <SIZE> A tray is configured for the papertype and size
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended actionMisprintPress [OK]Paper has been delayed as itmoves through the product.Press OK to c
Control panel message Status alert Description Recommended actionUnsupported [color] installedPress [OK] to continueThe product has detected that apri
Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed●The product does not pick up paper●The product picks up multiple sheets of paper●Prevent paper jams●Clear ja
Power consumption ... 167Paper use ...
6. Make sure that the tray is fully inserted in the product.7. If you are printing on heavy, embossed, or perforated paper, use the manual feed featur
Jam in Tray 1NOTE: If the sheet tears, remove all fragments before resuming printing.1. If you can see the jammed sheet, remove thejammed sheet by pul
4. Remove the jammed sheet by pulling it straightout.CAUTION: Do not pull up on the jammedsheet. Be sure to pull it straight out. 5. Push up on two ta
Jam in Tray 21. Pull out Tray 2 and place it on a flat surface. 2. Remove the jammed sheet by pulling it straightout. 3. Replace Tray 2. 4. Press OK
Jam in the fuser area1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove any jammed sheets.NOTE: If the sheet tears, remove allfragments before resuming printing.CAUTIO
Jam in the output bin1. Look for jammed paper in the output bin area. 2. Remove any visible paper.NOTE: If the sheet tears, remove allfragments befor
Solve image quality problemsYou can prevent most print-quality problems by following these guidelines.●Use the correct paper type setting in the print
5. Select a type from the Media-type drop-down list.6. Click the Print button.Adjust color settings in the printer driverChange the color theme for a
3. Click the Color tab.4. Click the Automatic or Manual setting.●Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs●Manual setting: Sele
Print a cleaning pagePrint a cleaning page to remove dust and excess toner from the paper path if you are having any of thefollowing problems:●Specks
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Type of print cartridge Steps to resolve the problemRefilled or remanufactured printcartridgeHewlett Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-H
Interpret the Print Quality Page1. On the product control panel, open the Reports menu.2. Select the Print Quality Page item to print it.This page con
3. Examine the surface of the green imaging drum on the bottom of the print cartridge.CAUTION: Do not touch the green roller (imaging drum) on the bot
HP UPD PS driver● Recommended for printing with Adobe® software programs or with other highlygraphics-intensive software programs●Provides support for
The product does not print or it prints slowlyThe product does not printIf the product does not print at all, try the following solutions.1. Make sure
Solve connectivity problems Solve direct-connect problemsIf you have connected the product directly to a computer, check the cable.●Verify that the ca
The computer is unable to communicate with the product1. Test network communication by pinging the network.a. Open a command-line prompt on your compu
Solve wireless network problems●Wireless connectivity checklist●The control panel displays the message: The wireless feature on this product has been
The control panel displays the message: The wireless feature on thisproduct has been turned offPress the wireless button on the product to open the W
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product1. Make sure that the other computers are within the wireless range and that no obstacles block t
Product comparisonHP LaserJet Pro CP1520 color printer series●Prints up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) on A4-size paper in monochrome (black and white),
The wireless network is not functioning1. To verify if the network has lost communication, try connecting other devices to the network.2. Test network
Solve product software problemsProduct software problemsProblem SolutionA printer driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder●Restart
Solve common Mac problems●The printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list●The product name does not appear in the product list in the Pri
When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax listafter the driver is selected.Software troubleshootingMake sur
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A Supplies and accessories●Order parts, accessories, and supplies●Part numbersENWW 151
Order parts, accessories, and suppliesOrder supplies and paper www.hp.com/go/suresupplyOrder genuine HP parts or accessories www.hp.com/buy/partsOrder
B Service and support●Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement●HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet print cartridge limited warranty stat
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTYHP Color LaserJet CP1525n, CP1525nw One-year product exchangeHP warra
HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet printcartridge limited warranty statementThis HP product is warranted to be free from defects in mater
Environmental featuresManual duplex printing Save paper by using the manual duplex printing option.Print multiple pages per sheet Save paper by printi
Data stored on the print cartridgeThe HP print cartridges used with this product contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of theproduct.In
End User License AgreementPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT: This End-User LicenseAgreement (“EULA”) is a contract between (a)
Software will agree to this EULA. Upon transfer of the HP Software, your license is automaticallyterminated.b. Restrictions. You may not rent, lease o
OpenSSLThis product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVID
Customer supportGet telephone support for your country/regionHave the product name, serial number, date of purchase, andproblem description ready.Coun
Repack the productIf HP Customer Care determines that your product needs to be returned to HP for repair, follow thesesteps to repack the product befo
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C Product specifications●Physical specifications●Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions●Environmental specificationsENWW
Physical specificationsTable C-1 Physical specificationsHeight Depth Width Weight254 mm (10.0 inches) 452 mm (17.8 inches) 399 mm (15.7 inches) 18.43
D Regulatory information●FCC regulations●Environmental product stewardship program●Declaration of conformity●Declaration of Conformity (wireless model
Product viewsFront view12345671 Output bin (holds 125 sheets of standard paper)2 Dual inline memory module (DIMM) door (for adding more memory)3 Contr
FCC regulationsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC rules. T
Environmental product stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmen
NOTE: Use the return label to return original HP LaserJet print cartridges only. Please do not use thislabel for HP inkjet cartridges, non-HP cartridg
PaperThis product is capable of using recycled papers when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in theHP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide.
For more informationTo obtain information about these environmental topics:●Product environmental profile sheet for this and many related HP products●
Declaration of conformityDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company DoC#: B
European Contact Your Local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Stras
Declaration of Conformity (wireless models)Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packa
This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two Conditions: (1) this device may not causeharmful interfe
Safety statementsLaser safetyThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasimplemented regulations
Back view12341 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port and network port2 Rear door (for jam access)3 Power switch4 Power connectionInterface connections121 Network port
EMC statement (Korea)Laser statement for FinlandLuokan 1 laserlaiteKlass 1 Laser ApparatHP Color LaserJet CP1525n, CP1525nw, laserkirjoitin on käyttäj
GS statement (Germany)Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung im unmittelbaren Gesichtsfeld am Bildschirmarbeitsplatzvorgesehen. Um störende Reflexionen
Additional statements for wireless productsFCC compliance statement—United StatesExposure to radio frequency radiationCAUTION: The radiated output pow
Notice for use in FranceFor 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN operation of this product certain restrictions apply: This equipment may beused indoor for the entire
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IndexAaccessoriesordering 151, 152acoustic specifications 164ad-hoc wireless networkconfiguring 40description 39alerts, setting up 89anticounterfeit
document conventions iiidocument feederlocating 4double-sided printing (duplexing)Mac 31downloading softwareprinting system 17driverschanging paper ty
last pageprinting on different paper(Windows) 72letterheadprinting (Windows) 67license, software 157link speed settings 41Linux 22Linux software 22loa
first page 30HP ToolboxFX settings 89,92jams 125pages per sheet 31printing on preprinted letterheador forms (Windows) 67selecting 134supported sizes 4
restoring defaults 15System Setup menu 12shipping lock errormessage 123shipping product 161shortcuts (Windows)creating 57using 56size specifications,
Serial number and model number locationThe serial number and product model number label is on the inside of the front door.HEWLETT-PACKARD11311 CHINDE
USB portlocating 5speed settings 15type included 5Wwarnings iiiwarrantylicense 157print cartridges 155product 154watermarksadding (Windows) 76Web site
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Control panel layout12356741 Ready light (green): The Ready light is on when the product is ready to print. It blinks when the product is receivingpri
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2 Control panel menus●Reports menu●Quick Forms menu●System Setup menu●Service menu●Network Setup menuENWW 9
Reports menuUse the Reports menu to print reports that provide information about the product.Menu item DescriptionDemo page Prints a color page that d
Quick Forms menuMenu item Sub-menu item DescriptionNotebook Paper Narrow RuleWide RuleChild RulePrints pages that have preprinted linesGraph Paper 1/8
System Setup menuIn the following table, items that have asterisks (*) indicate the factory default setting.Menu item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Desc
Menu item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item DescriptionPowerSave Time Sleep Delay 15 minutes*30 Minutes1 Hour2 HoursOff1 MinuteSets how long the product rem
Menu item Sub-menu item Sub-menu item Descriptiontoner in the print cartridge past verylow, follow these steps:1. On the product control panel,touch t
Service menuUse this menu to restore default settings, clean the product, and activate special modes that affect printoutput. Items that have asterisk
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Network Setup menuUse this menu to establish network configuration settings.Menu item Sub-menu item DescriptionWireless Menu (wireless productsonly)WP
3 Software for Windows●Supported operating systems for Windows●Supported printer drivers for Windows●Select the correct printer driver for Windows●Cha
Supported operating systems for WindowsThe product supports the following Windows operating systems:●Windows XP (32-bit, Service Pack 2)●Windows Serve
HP UPD PCL 5 driver description●Available for download from the Web at www.hp.com/support/ljcp1520series●Compatible with previous PCL versions and old
Change printer-driver settings for WindowsChange the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed1. On the File menu in the softwa
Remove software for WindowsWindows XP1. Click Start, and then click Programs.2. Click HP, and then click the product name.3. Click Uninstall, and then
Other Windows components and utilities●Software installer — automates the printing system installation●Online Web registrationSoftware for other opera
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Software for MacSupported operating systems for MacThe product supports the following Mac operating systems:●Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, and laterNOTE: For M
Install software for Mac computers on a wired network (IP)Obtain the IP address1. Connect the network cable to the product and to the network.2. Wait
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Install software for Mac computers on a wireless networkBefore installing the product software, make sure the product is not connected to the network
connection easier. After the setup is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable and use the wirelessconnection.1. Insert the software CD into the com
Open the HP UtilityFrom the dock, click HP Utility.-or-From Applications, click Hewlett Packard, and then click HP Utility.HP Utility featuresUse the
Print with MacCancel a print job with Mac1. If the print job is currently printing, cancel it by pressing the Cancel button on the product controlpa
Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with MacMac OS X 10.5 and 10.6Use one of these methods.1. On the File menu, click the Print option.2.
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with Mac1. On the File menu, click the Print option.2. Select the driver.3. Open the Layout menu.4. From th
Set the color options with MacUse the Color Options menu or the Color/Quality Options menu to control how colors are interpretedand printed from softw
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Supported operating systems for networksThe following operating systems support network printing:●Windows 7 (32-bit)●Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Connect to a networkSupported network protocolsTo connect a networking-equipped product to a network, you need a network that uses one or more ofthe f
Conventions used in this guideTIP: Tips provide helpful hints or shortcuts.NOTE: Notes provide important information to explain a concept or to comple
6. Find the IP address on the Self Test/Configuration page.HP Color LaserJet CP4525 Printers Embedded Jetdirect PageInstall the software1. Quit all
Connect the product to a wireless network using WPSIf your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), this is the simplest way to set up th
Install the software for a wireless product currently on the networkIf the product already has an IP address on a wireless network and you want to ins
Advanced wireless setupWireless communication modesYou can use one of two wireless communication modes: infrastructure or ad-hoc.Infrastructure wirele
To prevent other users from accessing your network, turn on WPA or WEP data encryption.●Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): WEP is the original native sec
xxxx::xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx2. To open the embedded Web server, type the IP address into the address line of a Web browser.3. Click the Networking tab to
●100TX Full●100TX HalfNOTE: The setting must match with the network product to which you are connecting (a networkhub, switch, gateway, router, or com
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●Lo
Understand paper useThis product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in thisuser guide. Paper or print
Media type Do Do notHeavy paper●Use only heavy paper that isapproved for use in laser printersand meets the weight specificationsfor this product.●Do
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Supported paper sizesThis product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various paper.NOTE: To obtain best print results, select the appr
Supported paper typesPaper type Dimensions1Weight Capacity2Paper orientationPaper, including thefollowing types:●Plain●Letterhead●Color●Preprinted●Pre
Load paper traysLoad Tray 11. Place a single sheet of paper into the Tray 1slot, and slide the paper guides so that they areagainst the sheet. 2. Feed
2. Slide open the paper length and width guides. 3. To load Legal-size paper, extend the tray bypressing and holding the extension tab whilepulling t
5. Push down on the paper to make sure that thepaper stack is below the paper limit tabs on theside of the tray. 6. Slide the tray into the product.
Configure traysBy default, the product pulls paper from Tray 1. If Tray 1 is empty, the product pulls paper from Tray 2.Configuring the tray on this p
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7 Print tasks●Cancel a print job●Basic print tasks with Windows●Additional print tasks with WindowsENWW 53
Cancel a print job1. If the print job is currently printing, cancel it by pressing the Cancel button on the product controlpanel.NOTE: Pressing the
Basic print tasks with WindowsThe methods to open the print dialog from software programs can vary. The procedures that followinclude a typical method
Table of contents1 Product basics ...
Change the number of print copies with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print.2. Select the product, and then select the numb
3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Select one of the shortcuts, and then click theOK button.NOTE: When you select a shortcut, thecorresponding s
2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Select an existing shortcut as a b
5. Select the print options for the new shortcut.NOTE: You can select the print options onthis tab or on any other tab in the printer driver.After sel
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.4. Select a size from the Paper size drop-down list.Select a custom page size with Windows1. On the File menu in the so
Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, clickPrint. 2. Select the product, and then click theProperties
4. Select the Print on both sides (manually)check box. Click the OK button to print the firstside of the job. 5. Retrieve the printed stack from the o
Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, clickPrint. 2. Select the product, and then click thePropertie
4. Select the number of pages per sheet from thePages per sheet drop-down list. 5. Select the correct Print page borders, Pageorder, and Orientation o
2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Finishing tab. 4. In the Orientation area, select the Portrai
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Set color options with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print.2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Prefere
Additional print tasks with WindowsPrint colored text as black (grayscale) with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print.2. Sel
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. From the Paper type drop-down list, click theMore... option. 5. Expand the list of Type is: options. 68 Chapter 7
6. Expand the list of Other options. 7. Select the option for the type of paper you areusing, and click the OK button. Print on special paper, labels
2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. From the Paper type drop-down list, cli
5. Expand the list of Type is: options. 6. Expand the category of paper types that bestdescribes your paper.NOTE: Labels and transparencies are in th
Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, clickPrint. 2. Select the product, and then c
4. In the Special pages area, click the Printpages on different paper option, and thenclick the Settings button. 5. In the Pages in document area, sel
7. If you are printing both the first and last pageson different paper, repeat steps 5 and 6,selecting the options for the other page. 8. Click the OK
2. Select the product, and then click theProperties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Effects tab. 4. Select the Print Document On option, andthen
Connect the product to a wireless network (wireless models only) ... 36Connect the product to a wireless network using
Add a watermark to a document with Windows1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print.2. Select the product, and then click the Propertie
3. Click the Finishing tab. 4. Select the Print on both sides check box. 5. In the Booklet layout drop-down list, click theLeft binding or Right bin
6. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin,and maintaining the same orientation, place itwith the printed side facing down in Tray 2. 7. On the
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Adjust colorManage color by changing the settings on the Color tab in the printer driver.Change the color theme for a print job1. On the File menu in
4. Click the Automatic or Manual setting.●Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs●Manual setting: Select this setting to adju
Setting description Setting optionsHalftoneHalftone options affect color output clarity andresolution.●Smooth provides better results for large, solid
Match colorsThe process of matching printer output color to your computer screen is complex, because printers andcomputer monitors use different metho
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9 Manage and maintain●Print information pages●Use HP ToolboxFX●Use the HP Embedded Web Server●Use HP Web Jetadmin software●Product security features●E
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