HP LaserJet P2015n User Manual

Printer connections
This section shows you how to connect the printer to your computer or network by a USB or network
connection.
USB connections
All HP LaserJet P2015 Series printers support USB connections.
1.Insert the software installation CD into the computer CD-ROM drive.
2. If the installation program does not start automatically, browse the CD contents and run the
SETUP.EXE file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Network connections
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2.Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.
3.Verify that one of the network lights (10 or 100) is illuminated on the network port located on the
back of the printer.
4. Print a Network Configuration page: When the printer is in the Ready state, press and hold the
Go button for 5 seconds. The Network Configuration page automatically prints with the
Configuration page.
NOTE To resolve network connection problems, see Network setup problem solving .
Install the printer...

Software for Windows
The following sections describe the Windows software that is available for the HP LaserJet P2015 Series
printers.
Windows printer drivers
A printer driver is the software that provides access to printer features and provides the means for the
computer to print to the printer.
Windows driver types
Three Windows printer drivers are available: PCL 5e, PCL 6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation.
Choose a printer driver based on the way you use the printer.
●Use the HP postscript level 3...

Operating systemTo change the settings for all
print jobs until the software
program is closedTo change the print job default
settings (for example, turn on
Print on Both Sides by default)To change the configuration
settings (for example, add a
tray or enable/disable Manual
Duplexing)
Windows 98, Me,
2000, XP (32–bit and
64–bit), and Server
20031.
On the  File menu in the
software program, click
Print .
2. Select the name of the
printer, and then click
Properties  or
Preferences .
The steps can vary;...

Software for Macintosh
The following sections describe the Macintosh software that is available for the HP LaserJet P2015
Series printers.
Macintosh printer drivers
A printer driver is the software component that provides access to printer features and provides the
means for the computer to communicate with the printer.
Install the Macintosh printer driver
This section explains how to install the printing system software for Macintosh OS X V10.2.8, V10.3.9
and V10.4.3.
NOTEUSB queues are created...

Operating SystemTo change the settings for all
print jobs until the software
program is closedTo change the print job default
settings (for example, turn on
Print on Both Sides by default)To change the configuration
settings (for example, add a
tray or enable/disable Manual
Duplexing)
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. 3.
On the  Printers  menu,
click  Show Info .
4. Click the...

4 Supported paper and other media
The HP LaserJet P2015 Series printer can use a variety of paper and other print media in accordance
with the guidelines in this user guide. Media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the
following problems:
●Poor print quality
● Increased jams
● Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair
For best results, use only HP brand paper and print media. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot
recommend the use of other brands. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot...

Optimize print quality for media types
The HP LaserJet P2015 Series printers provide a number of print modes that allow the unit to adapt to
various media. You can change the print modes on the Paper tab in the printer driver, in
HP ToolboxFX, or in the embedded Web server.
NOTE When using the CARDSTOCK, ENVELOPE, LABEL, and ROUGH modes, the printer
pauses between pages and the number of pages per minute decreases.
Table 4-1   Driver print modes
ModeMedia type
PLAIN75 to 104 g/m2 (20 to 27 lb)
LIGHTLess...

Guidelines for using media
You can print on a variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber-content paper),
envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size media. The following are the supported media sizes:
●Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
● Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer
performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media...

Paper
For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Make sure that the paper is of good quality
and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.
Labels
Print labels from tray 1 using the straight-through output path. See Print on transparencies or labels
and 
Straight-through output path  for more information.
CAUTIONDo not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive
degrades and might damage the printer....