Expert Verdict
Laser multifunction printers are continuously growing in popularity and HP probably has the longest manufacturing history of any supplier. The LaserJet Pro M1536dnf MFP uses a relatively fast laser engine, high yield HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP Toner Cartridges, complete with duplex print and builds it into a small footprint, but this is a high-profile machine for the small to medium-sized office.
There’s not much attractive about the design of the machine. All in textured and high-gloss black, this machine looks purposeful, but not particularly elegant. The 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) on the flatbed scanner has a cheery little quiff at its end, and token curves mark out the corners of all the paper trays. The HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP Toner Cartridges removal/insertion process is also easy.
The control panel of the printer is logically laid out and is set around a 2-line by 16-character mono LCD display. At the left of the control panel, there is a numeric keypad for fax dialling, with a set of four fax-related buttons to its left and then finally five quick-dial keys, which look like an afterthought, as they don’t quite go well with textured control panel. At the right of the display, there are five buttons for menu navigation and at the extreme right a further five handle copy functions.
The whole of the scanner section hinges up which is unusual for a laser multifunction. Also, the cover to the laser printer section lifts up to give access to the combined drum and HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP Toner Cartridges, which slots down deep into the middle of the printer. The main paper tray of the printer is formed by the front cover which goes down and HP provides a chunky, industrial-look paper tray cover, which also acts as a feed tray for the 10-sheet, multi-purpose feed. This printer also comes with a power button to the left of the paper trays and at the back of the printer, there are sockets for USB, Ethernet, phone line and an optional third-party handset.
This printer lacks a wireless option, but if you connect it as a network machine, you can sign up and use it with HP’s ePrint system. Documents can then be e-mailed directly to the LaserJet Pro M1536dnf MFP if that is your delight. Besides this, this printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
With the HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP Toner Cartridges, HP claims speeds of up to 25ppm for this machine. Under normal circumstances, it is close to 16 ppm, which is the fastest while printing a 20-page text document. Shorter documents are not delivered as fast as we needed, with a five-page document text test, it gave speed of 14.3ppm and the text and graphics one managing 16.7ppm. These are healthy speeds, but not close to the other printers of HP. The duplex speed holds up pretty well at 13.5ppm and copy times of 10s for a single sheet from the flatbed and 30s for five sheets from the ADF are also good, as is 10s for a 15 x 10cm photo on A4. Thanks to the good quality of HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP Toner Cartridges, Print is pretty much what you would expect from a mono laser - clean cut black text with no unwanted signs of toner anywhere. Grayscale graphics look a bit mottled, but are passable and photo print shows no banding, though again a slight unevenness in large areas of grey, as in skies.
Overall, it is a general-purpose mono laser multifunction printer with a low cost HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP Toner Cartridge. As it has duplex printing, it is a useful paper saver, but without duplex scanning and copying, this printer is not worth buying.
Review
The HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP is a fast-functioning mono laserjet device that is designed to meet the requirements of a small office and home office purpose. It has a friendly footprint and an attractive design with some of the essential features. This multifunction printer can perform the combined operations of printing, scanning, copying, and fax.
With the 11.7 kg of weight, the HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP is 14.7 inches in height, 17.4 inches in width and 13.5 inches in depth. It has an automatic document feeder with a capacity of 35 pages. This allows it to automatically scan. For quick navigation, it offers an easy-to-use control panel including a 2-line by 16-character black & white LCD display. It also has ePrint technology that allows it to print over the internet. Thanks to the high-quality HP Laserjet M1536dnf toner cartridge to meet the quality demand of office purpose. The machine uses a single drum and a toner cartridge that yields 2,100 pages on average. The main paper tray holds up to 125 sheets while the multipurpose tray provides a capacity of 10 sheets. It supports a duplexer for printing on both sides of the page.
This printer can print at the rate of 7.5 pages per minute and offers a fair printing speed that corresponds to 25ppm. The overall text quality and the quality of its photos are quite good. It can work over a network but there is no wireless connectivity option available. The machine enables printing via USB and Ethernet. Plus, the printer also allows printing directly via ePrint option and is compatible with both Windows and Mac PCs.
Advantages- High-quality text and photos
- Offers ePrint through which it can print over the internet
- Can work over a network as well as a standalone machine
- Can print on both sides of a pages
- Small footprint
- Budget-friendly HP Laserjet M1536dnf toner cartridges
- Fast duplex printing
- USB and Ethernet option available
- Slow printing speed
- Does not offer any additional trays for paper handling
- Lacks wireless connectivity
The compatible HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP toner cartridge includes:
- HP 78X (CE278X) Toner Cartridges
- HP 78A (CE278A) Toner Cartridges
The HP Laserjet Pro M1536DNF MFP is a laser multifunction printer that can print, scan, copy and fax. It is more efficient to use for business purpose. Even though the original HP Laserjet M1536dnf toner cartridge is available at a reasonable price, the compatible version can further cut down on the running cost by 60℅. As this machine is a mono laser all-in-one, it is suitable only for those who require mono printing on a regular basis.
How can I clean the paper path of my HP Laserjet M1536dnf printer to improve the print quality?
Over time, dust and toner particles might get accumulated inside the printer which can then cause quality problems. You will notice toner specks if you do not clean the paper path occasionally. Follow the steps below to initiate the cleaning process:
- Press down the setup button on the printer control panel.
- Navigate to the “Service” menu using the arrow keys and then press the OK button.
- In the service menu, choose the Cleaning Page option.
- Load the paper in the printer when prompted.
- Press on the OK button to confirm and begin the cleaning process.
You will notice an improvement in the print quality of your printer. It is a good practice to clean the paper path regularly for best printing results.
The printouts from my HP Laserjet M1536dnf printer have tiny unprinted areas on them. This type of problem never occurred before. How can I resolve it?
If your printouts have unprinted areas on them, it is likely that there is a defect in your HP Laserjet M1536dnf toner cartridge. Perform the following checks to help solve the problem:
Check 1: Ensure that you are using only good-quality HP Laserjet M1536dnf toner cartridges with your printer.
Use only high quality original or compatible toner cartridges with your printer so as to avoid any problem while printing. Do not use, used toner cartridges with your printer.
Check 2: Check the life of the toner cartridges. It is possible that the toner cartridges are almost empty. Low toner usually degrades print quality. Print a “Supplies Status” page to check the toner levels. If the toner levels are low, replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
Check 3: Your HP Laserjet M1536dnf toner cartridge might be damaged.
Inspect your toner cartridge for any damages. Examine the cartridge for any scratches or cracks. If you feel that the toner is damaged, replace it immediately.