HP Laserjet P4015 Series
The HP LaserJet P4015 series are fast, robust laser printers with an A4 paper path and lots of paper handling options.
As HP sometimes does there is a "light" model which is just a bit slower.
- P4014 - CB506A - 43ppm, 96MB RAM, 540MHz processor.
- P4014 - CB507A - 43ppm, 128MB RAM, 540MHz processor, network.
A note able difference is that the P4014 doesn't have the numeric keypad for entering secure printing PINs - its intended for individual and small office use. For some reason HP cite a slightly lower Duty Cycle of 175,000 pages where the P4015 gets a 225,000 page rating.
The 3 models in the P4015 series are:
- P4015N - CB509A - 50ppm 128MB RAM, 540MHz processor, network
- P4015TN - CB510A - as P4015N and extra 500 sheet tray
- P4015X - CB511A - as P4015N extra 500 sheet tray and auto-duplex
Buying the TN or X models generally gives a lower purchase price than buying the printer and accessories separately.
The LaserJet P4015 is a successor for the LJ 4250.
The P4015 series might be seen as low end versions of the similar P4515 series which are somewhat faster. HP promotional PDFs suggest the P4015 is "The best choice for larger workgroups of 10-20 users in managed SMB and enterprise environments ... ".
The P4515 series is basically just faster - giving it an edge for larger workgroups or as a production printer. For comparison here is a summary of the P4515 series.
- P4515N - CB514A - 60ppm
- P4515TN - CB515A - as P4515N and extra 500 sheet tray
- P4515X - CB516A - as P4515N extra 500 sheet tray and auto-duplex
Control:
4 line LCD display, LEDs for Ready, Data and Attention. 10 numeric keys (on the P4015 and above), Information, Return, Stop/Cancel, OK. HP Web Jetadmin, HP Embedded Web Server. HP Easy Printer Care and LaserJet Utility.
Duty Cycle:
Up to 225,000 pages per month.
This throughput would use 10 high yield cartridges and a maintenance kit each month but since that replaces most of the active parts these printers can be used for this sort of production printing. The other part that may need replacing from time to time is the laser scanner unit.
Print Speed:
Up to 50 pages per minute A4. first page out from ready mode in less than 9 seconds.
As already stated the P4014 is slower at 43 ppm and the P4515 is faster at 60ppm.
Print Resolution:
Up to 1200x1200. HP Ret, HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200.
Paper Handling:
A4 Paper Path. 100 sheet multifunction tray. 500 sheet integral tray. Many paper handling options.
Multifunction tray 1:Up to 100 sheets of A4, A5, letter, legal. Media size range from 76x127 to 216x356mm. Media weights from 60 to 200 gsm.
Tray 2 under printer:Up to 500 sheets of A4, A5. Paper sizes from 148x210 to 216x356mm. Paper weights from 60 to 120 gsm.
Optional Tray 3: specification as for tray 2.
Optional Tray 4: 1,500 sheet high capacity tray 4 specification as for tray 2.
Output:500 sheet top output bin, 100 sheet rear output bin.
Duplex:
P4015N, P4015TN and P4015X have an auto-duplex unit fitted.
Processor:
Motorola Coldfire V5e at 540MHz.
Memory:
128 MB base memory expandable to 640MB through one 144-pin DDR2 DIMM slot.
Interface:
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed for direct connection to a PC. 1 External and 2 internal "USB like" ports for 3rd party connection.
Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server with IPSec on "N" and "X" models. An EIO slot is available for any JetDirect card, parallel card or EIO hard disk.
Print Languages:
HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript level 3 emulation. Direct PDF v1.4 printing (192MB RAM recommended)
System Compatability:
With the standard PCL languages and Postscript level 3 emulation most printers will be supported - although not nesesarily for all paper handling options. There is specific support for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 and the printer is certified for Vista. Apple Mac OS X v10.2 or higher are supported. Unix, Linux and HP Open VMS are also specifically mentioned.
Network Protocols:
Most models have an embedded JetDirect Gigabit Ethernet with IPSec. The exception is the basic P4014.
IPv4/IPv6, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, BOOTP/DHCP, DHCPv6, Apple Bonjour, WS Discovery, etc.
Environment:
Rapid return to Power Save after printing gives economy in power use. Duplex print saves paper. Draft mode saves toner. N-up printing supported in driver save paper.
Power:
Input voltages either 100 to 127VAC or 220 to 240VAC.
Power Consumption: Sleep 12 watts. Ready 18 watts. Printing 840 watts. Typical electricity consumption 4.3 KWh/week.
Dimensions:
Basic Unit 419x450x393mm
Weight:
25.82 kg
Consumables:
HP Black Print Cartridge. Yield about 10,000 pages at 5% cover. - CC364A (aka CC364-67901)
HP Black Print Cartridge. Yield about 24,000 pages at 5% cover. - CC364X (aka CC364-67902)
Fuser:
The fuser in a laser printer adheres toner to the page using a combination of heat and pressure. The fuser in the P4014/4015/4515 series continues the ideas used in the LJ 4000, 4100 4200 and 4300 of using a ceramic heater and foil to provide instantaneous heat to the page.
CB506-67902 - Fuser 220V for P4014 and P4015 series - CB506-67902. Used in the Laserjet P4014, P4015 and P4515 printers. For EU, UK, Middle East, Africa and Australia.
CB506-67901 - Fuser 110V for P4014 and P4015 series - CB506-67901. Used in the Laserjet P4014, P4015 and P4515 printer American and Japanese models.
Fuser life is around 200,000 to 250,000 pages.
Fusers are often part of a maintenance kit that includes rollers.
CB389-67901 - 220 Volt Maintenance Kit - CB389-67901 formerly CB389A - 110 Volt Maintenance Kit - CB388A
The advantage of a maintenance kit is that it provides all the main parts that wear out so the printer can be restored to a more or less new condition with one field service visit.
Spares:
CB506-67905 - Kit for multipurpose tray 1. contains pickup roller, feed roller and separation roller - CB506-67905
RM1-4527 - Paper feed roller for multipurpose tray 1 - RM1-4527-000CN
RM1-0036 - Paper Pickup Roller for tray 2 RM1-0036-020CN. P4014
CB506/RL1-1641 - Paper Pickup roller for tray 2 RL1-1641. P4014. CB506-67905/RL1-1641
RM1-4563 - Paper pickup assembly for multipurpose tray 1. P4014, P4015 - RM1-4563-000CN
RM1-5460 - Registration assembly. Shutter and roller with holder frame. P4014 and P4015 - RM1-5460-000CN
CB506-67903 - Transfer charge roller. Long black foam roller. P4014, P4015 - CB506-67903
-67904 - Roller kit for trays 2 3 4 5 and 6 - CB506-67904
Options and Accessories:
These printers have a substantial range of expansion options and accessories. HP sell several variants of each printer, models end with a letter indicating the extra features:
- Ethernet network connection; an embedded gigabit devices on these printers
- Extra tray and a network connection
- Network, tray and duplex - they used to be called (dtn)
It is generally more economical and convenient to buy a printer complete with at least some of the options wanted than to buy them separately. Accessories are as for the P4515.
CB518A- 500 Sheet feeder and tray - CB51867901
1500 Sheet high capacity input tray - CB523A
400 Sheet custom media tray - CB527A
CB519A - Automatic Duplex Print unit - CB519A-67901 ( Possibly Discontinued)
HP 1284B Parallel Card - J7972G
HP High Performance SATA Hard Disk - J7989G