Expert Verdict
The new LaserJet P2015N mono printer is an exercise in space-saving simplicity. With an elegant design and simple controls - two buttons and a few status indicators, the P2015n looks positively streamlined. In time-honoured LaserJet tradition, installing the HP Laserjet P2015N toner cartridge is straightforward, while the main paper input tray, which slides in under the main body of the printer, feels robust and business-like. Also with its mechanically-operated paper level gauge, making it easy to see how much paper is left. Besides the main 250-sheet paper input tray, It comes with a 50-sheet multipurpose input tray, which is ideal for envelopes and also comes whole with extra slideout support so that full-sized letterhead paper or other specialist A4 media is kept flat and fully supported when being used. This printer also allows you to set status alerts. Using the HP ToolboxFX, you can open the pop-up alerts on your computer when a certain type of event occurs. Most events that trigger alerts are related to jams, low levels of toner in HP Laserjet P2015N toner cartridges, use of the non-HP print cartridge, empty input trays or other error messages. Alerts only used to appear when the printer is printing from the computer on which you set up the alerts.
This printer is a great investment, utilising Instant On fuser technology for delivering single-page prints in under nine seconds, which is quite impressive. For printing A4 document pages, it seems to churn out the rate of up to 26ppm. In addition to this, the graphics are handled speedily, thanks to a 400MHz Motorola ColdFire processor and 32MB of RA. The RAM can be also upgraded to 288MB via a single 144-pin DIMM slot.
Coming to print quality, the print quality is better than you would expect from other models of the P2015 series. The printed text showed decent quality. With its good quality HP Laserjet P2015N toner cartridges, it offers the best quality mode ups the resolution to an impressive 1200x1200dpi, doing justice to the details. Though we observed a bit of grain in the text document, which resulted in the loss of detail in some areas. In most cases, it can happen because of dust particles. During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles might get collected inside the printer. With time, this can cause print quality problems, such as toner smearing or paper jams. To get rid of such problems, regular cleaning of the HP Laserjet P2015N toner cartridge area and the printer media path should be done.
This printer includes manual duplex facilities and If you need a fully automatic duplexer, you might want to go with the upgraded version. The running costs of the printer are low, with the HP Laserjet P2015N toner cartridge (including imaging drum) costing about £50, for 3,000 prints, working out at 1.6 cents per print.
In all, With its speed, ease of use and reliability, the P2015n is a worth buying product, while it's less noisy operation makes it easy to live with. Being a small printer, this is a good choice for congested places but still, it can be a bit expensive. If you are looking to reduce the running costs, in the long run, it is recommended that you use compatible cartridges. There are two kinds of HP Laserjet P2015N toner cartridges available in the market, one is OEM cartridges, which are manufactured by the company itself and the other is compatible cartridges. Compatible cartridges are designed in a way that they work 33% more efficiently than the original ones, Furthermore, they cost half the prices of the original ones. Also, the warranty of your printer will not be damaged even if you use compatible consumables. The choice is yours!
Review
HP P2015dn is a great monochrome laser printer for SOHO users. The low cost printer boasts lightning fast printing speed and offers advanced features like duplexer and built-in networking. It has a compact design which makes it quite easy to place inside any small or congested office spaces. The starter pack of the printer comes with an HP P2015n printer, HP P2015n toner cartridge, and getting started guide.
The printer weighs 24.3 pounds and measures 13.8 X 14.3 X 10.1 inches. It has a multipurpose tray, and extra paper trays and a built-in duplexer. The main paper tray has storage capacity of 250 sheets and the multipurpose tray can hold 50 sheets at a time. The top of the printer has plain output bin that gives the printer a stylish look. The top of the printer also contains a basic control panel that has several LED lights for function indications and one Go button for printing.
The printer uses high quality HP P2015n toner cartridges and has two toner options. You can pick either the 3000-page standard toner cartridge or can go for 7000-page HP toner cartridge.
Advantages:- Lightning fast printing speed
- Ethernet connectivity
- Decent print quality
- Compact design
- 400MHz processor and 32MB of RAM (upgradable RAM up to 288MB)
- Graphic quality is not great
- Can be a bit expensive in comparison to other similar printers
- No Wifi
The replacement HP 2015n toner cartridge are:
- HP Q7553X (53X) Toner Cartridge
- HP Q7553A (53A) Toner Cartridge
Conclusion:
The HP 2015n is good looking high speed printer that would work best for the SOHO users. The printer boast networking feature and a compact design which make it a good pick small offices with limited spaces. The two toner options allow users to spend money according to their need and save from toner wastage. The verdict is, this is a good choice for a small printer but can be a bit expensive.