HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF middle-end MFP: an ideal balance of price and quality

The all-in-one entry-level device with good technical specifications, affordable price and impressive monthly printing capacity is the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. It is about this universal solution, which combines a printer, a scanner and a multiplier, and will go on in the future.

Niche of this multifunctional device

Any HP All-In-One MFP is a quality one by default. The product, which is considered in this review, is not an exception in this respect. An impressive amount of monthly printing, various additional options (for example, an integrated fax), a fairly high cost indicate that the manufacturer himself refers this product initially to middle-class solutions. An additional argument in this case is also the speed at which the device, if inferior, is only to printing and multiplying devices of premium level.

The main market segment for this device is the offices of primary and secondary level. In the first case, the number of PCs should be no more than 7, and in the second - not exceed 25. In any case, with the document circulation within such organizations, the hero of this article will cope without any problems. Another place to use this MFP may be a copying or duplicating center. It is also possible to successfully use such a multifunctional device at home, but only in this case it is necessary to take into account its high cost and the validity of its application from the economic point of view.

List of equipment

The complete set of this multifunction device includes the following components:

• MFP.
• Power supply cable.
• Interface cable for connection to a personal computer.
• Cord for implementing the fax function.
• Installation, connection and configuration manual.
• A disk with a set of drivers and an electronic version of the documentation.
• Cartridge starting.
• Cover plate for the control panel.

Print technology, possible resolution values, list of formats

HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF is based on laser printing technology. It can only print in black and white, and it uses only black toner. The same applies to both the copy mode and the fax machine. But here the scanner in this case supports the possibility of obtaining color electronic copies, the depth of which is limited to 24 bits. For printer mode, the highest resolution value is 600 X600. The same value is also valid for the copier mode. If you use such a multifunction device as a fax, then the maximum, which you can count on, is 300X300. But the presence of an improved sensor in the scanner allows in this case to get 1200 X1200. The largest print size in this case is A4. You can also print to any other smaller print size. And both standard and custom.

Cartridge: its model and resource

HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. As it was mentioned earlier, HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF only refills with a black toner . The cartridge of model НР 78А Black of something more does not allow to receive. His one refueling on the assurances of the manufacturer should be enough for 2000 copies. Well, the monthly print volume of this MFP is 8000 pages. That is, in the most intensive mode of using this device, the cartridge will have to be charged 4 times a month.

Communication set

Only the wired connection methods are equipped with HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF MFP. The first of these is USB. This is the main way of switching different multiplying and printing devices. Its main drawbacks are the need to have the MFPs close to the PC and to place the functions of the print server on the latter. и вычислительной сети. There is also an alternative way to organize the printing subsystem in this case - this is using the RJ-45 port and the computer network. At the same time, the print server will already have IFIs and such an approach within the office is more justified.

Speed

A fairly good performance in terms of performance can boast a mid-level HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. In printer mode, you can get 25 monochrome prints on it. In fax mode, the hero of this review material can issue 1 page in 3 seconds. Lower speed when using copy or scan modes. In this case, the number of processed pages will be no more than 10-12 pieces.

Reviews. Current price of the MFP

For its class, excellent technical specifications boast HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. The price for it is currently 9000 rubles. Given that this product is focused on offices of primary and secondary level, it becomes obvious that he has excellent prospects in this part of the printing and printing equipment market. There are no significant minuses, and the advantages were previously noted in the text. Among them: high speed, an impressive set of interfaces and the ability to use the MFP as a full-fledged print server. Also, do not forget that this multifunctional device is also equipped with an integrated fax machine.

Results

A balanced multi-function device is the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. It is perfect for offices of small and even medium-level. It is quite worthy of the hero of this article will look even in a large company with a staff of over 100 people. Also, this is an excellent MFP for a copy center. In essence, it is a universal product that can be successfully applied in any conditions. And excellent technical specifications in such a situation will be a pleasant bonus, which will further improve the current picture and make the purchase of such an MFP even more justified.