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HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf, M1537dnf, M1538dnf, and M1539dnf Multifunction Printers Product Specifications

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Product Specifications

Figure 1: HP LaserJet Pro M1530 Multifunction Printer Series
Image of the product.
Product modelPart number
HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction PrinterCE538A
HP LaserJet Pro M1537dnf Multifunction PrinterCE761A
HP LaserJet Pro M1538dnf Multifunction PrinterCE763A
HP LaserJet Pro M1539dnf Multifunction PrinterCE765A
The following sections contain the system requirements for supported Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
Supported Windows operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
NOTE:This product does not support Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows 2000, 95, 98, 98 Second Edition, ME, 3.1, NT 4.0, 2003 server (64-bit).
Operating systemFeatureMinimum system requirement
Windows XPProcessorAny Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron®, or compatible processor, 233 MHz (Pentium III 300 MHz or higher recommended )
RAM512 MB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) 2 GB or higher recommended )
Free disk space200 MB
BrowserMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Video displaySVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color
Connectivity for Ethernet setupNetwork interface card (NIC)
CD driveCD or DVD drive
OtherAdobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher

Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Windows Vista and Windows 7ProcessorWindows Vista: A modern 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) Processor (1 GHz or higher recommended )

Windows 7: 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
RAMWindows Vista: 512 MB (2 GB or higher recommended )

Windows 7: 1 GB 32-bit (x86), 2 GB 64-bit (x64)(2 GB or higher recommended )
Free disk space200 MB
BrowserMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Video displaySVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color
Connectivity for Ethernet setupNetwork interface card (NIC)
CD driveCD or DVD drive
OtherAdobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher

Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Supported Macintosh operating systems: Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6.
ComponentMinimum system requirement
ProcessorMac v10.5 : PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core processor

Mac v10.6 : Intel Core processor
RAM256 MB
Free disk space300 MB
BrowserSafari
Video display800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color
Connectivity for Ethernet setupNetwork interface card (NIC)
CD driveCD or DVD drive
OtherAdobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher

Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
DimensionMeasure
Height373 mm (14.7 in)
Width441 mm (17.4 in)
Depth 343 mm (13.5 in) with tray extender closed
Weight11.7 kg (25.8 lbs)
Click this link, HP Home & Home Office Store (US only), and then click Ink Toner & Paper to purchase cartridges or check cartridge compatibility for your printer.
If you are located outside of the US, follow these steps to purchase cartridges using HP SureSupply.
  1. Click this link, HP SureSupply .
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and make sure that the country or region location is correct.
The following sections contain information about paper-tray capacities and paper types and sizes.
TypePaper weightTray 11Output tray2Document-feeder tray1
Plain paper 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 gsm)125 sheets (20 lb paper)50 sheets (20 lb paper)50 sheets (20 lb paper)
Legal paper20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 gsm) 100 sheets (20 lb paper)10 sheets (20 lb paper)50 sheets (20 lb paper)
Cards 110 lb index max (200 gsm) 20 cards25 cardsn/a
Envelopes 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 gsm) 10 envelopes15 envelopesn/a
Transparency filmN/A 30 transparencies 15 transparenciesn/a
LabelsN/A40 sheets25 sheetsn/a
102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) Photo paper 145 lb (236 gsm)30 sheets25 sheetsn/a
127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in) Photo paper 145 lb (236 gsm)20 sheets20 sheetsn/a
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Photo papern/a40 sheets25 sheetsn/a
1 Maximum capacity.
2 Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink being used. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.
PaperSize
Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)
Legal216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in)
Executive184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in)
A5148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in)
A6105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in)
B5 (ISO)176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in)
B5 (JIS)182 x 257 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in)
Photo paper (with or without borders)Size
10 x 15 cm100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 in)
13 x 18 cm 130 x 180 mm (5.1 x 7.1 in)
4 x 6 in101.6 x 152 mm
5 x 7 in127 x 178 mm
8 x 10 in203 x 254 mm
2L127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in)
A5148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)
A6105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in)
B5182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in)
Cabinet120 x 165 mm (5 x 6.5 in
Hagaki (Japan only)100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in)
L89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 in)
Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)
Post cards (plain, borderless, and tabbed)Size
10 x 15 cm100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 in)
4 x 6 in101.6 x 152.4 mm
  • Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model.
  • Method: Laser.
  • Language: HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP postscript level 3 emulation.
  • Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model.
  • Digital image processing.
  • Maximum number of copies varies by model.
  • Maximum copy enlargement ranging from 200-400 % (depends on model).
  • Maximum copy reduction ranging from 25-50 % (depends on model).
  • Image editor included.
  • Twain-compliant software interface (Windows only).
  • Resolution: up to 4800 x 9600 dpi optical (varies by model); 19200 dpi enhanced (software).
  • Color: 48-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray).
  • Maximum scan size from glass: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in).
  • Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability.
  • Up to 110 speed dials (varies by model).
  • Up to 120-page memory (varies by model, based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.
  • Manual fax send and receive.
  • Automatic busy redial up to five times (varies by model).
  • Automatic no-answer redial one time (varies by model).
  • Confirmation and activity reports.
  • CCITT/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode.
  • 33.6 Kbps transmission.
  • 3 seconds per page speed at 33.6 Kbps (based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution take longer and use more memory.
  • Ring detect with automatic fax/answering machine switching.
CategorySpecification
Input voltage100 to 240 Vac
Input frequency1100 mA/50–60 Hz
Power consumption40 watts maximum (average printing)
The following sections contain environmental specifications.

Recommended operating conditions

  • Recommended operating temperature range: 15º C to 32º C (59º F to 90º F)
  • Allowable operating temperature range: 5º C to 40º C (41º F to 104º F).
  • Humidity: 15% to 80% RH non-condensing, 28º C maximum dew point.
  • In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible the printed output from the HP Photosmart might be slightly distorted.
  • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields.

Storage conditions

Non-operating (Storage) temperature range: 0º C to 35º C (32º F to 95º F).

Energy Star

Energy usage drops significantly while in ENERGY STAR mode, which saves natural resources, and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR, which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products.
Figure 2: Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For more information, go to www.energystar.gov .

Material safety data sheets

To view Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), go to http://www.hp.com/go/msds (in English).

Paper and plastic use

This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309. Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of the product's life.

Recycling program

HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries and regions, and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products. For more information about the recycling of HP products, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ (in English).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it might cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference does not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
  • Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is located.
  • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
NOTE:Any changes or modifications to the product that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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