HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer

Start and finish jobs in less time with the printer’s

Easily produce high-quality color output with
HP’s lowest-priced Color LaserJet ever.
Efficient operation
The perks of color are within your budget with the
HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer—thanks to our
next-generation ColorSphere toner, ImageREt 2400,
and specialty papers. And you don’t have to
compromise when it comes to black-and-white
printing. With this Color LaserJet, you can print
black-only pages for the same price as on an
HP black-and-white LaserJet. 1
Achieve great quality easily. With our new
ColorSphere toner formula in every Original HP print
cartridge, you’ll consistently see vibrant, bold color,
clean lines, and photo-quality resolution.
Effortless printing
Get quality HP LaserJet printing that won’t let you
down. This printer has impressive desktop print
speeds of up to 12 pages per minute (ppm)
black-and-white and up to 8 ppm color.
Instant-on Technology. 2 The Time To Completion
(TTC) of a typical office print job is faster from low
power mode on devices with Instant-on Technology
than on devices without it. 3 Instant-on Technology in
HP LaserJet devices provides up to 50 percent energy
savings over traditional fusing while providing a
first-page-out in seconds. Instant-on Technology has
reduced emissions by 5.25 million tons of CO2 to
date—the equivalent of removing 1.1 million cars
from the road for one year. 4
Convenient, space-saving design
Get the results you want for a variety of media types
with the print driver’s new, radically simple
task-based interface. With a single click, select from a
collection of pre-configured Printing Shortcuts—
including settings for envelopes, cardstock, glossy
paper, and more.
Make the most of your work space—HP innovation
makes it possible. With its compact size and
exceptionally quiet operation, this printer is a
welcome addition to any desktop.

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Compared to HP LaserJet P1505 Printer.
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Instant-on Technology uses cutting-edge fuser technology to produce the first page faster when a printer is coming out of
low power mode so your print job is done sooner.
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An InfoTrends study shows the typical office print job is three to five pages long:
www.infotrends.com/public/Content/Presentations/officeprinteruse.pdf. Time To Completion of a typical office print job
tested on HP and select competing products. Actual results may vary.
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The tons of CO2 avoided is based on power plant emissions that otherwise would occur to generate the electricity saved;
cars removed is based on annual emissions from cars burning gasoline.
HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer

1 Ultra-compact, visually 1 2
appealing design fits
almost anywhere
2 125-sheet face-down
output bin
3 Simplified control panel
with 9 LED indicators 3
4 One-door access to the
four individual, 4
easy-to-install print
cartridges
5 150-sheet multipurpose
input tray
6 16 MB of printing memory
and a powerful 264 MHz
processor perform 5
complex tasks quickly
7 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for
simple connectivity Front view

Rear view
Count on HP technology to help your printer and your
business run smoothly.
Ease of use Time-saving features
Go with the printer that makes your job simple. The Avoid interruptions and increase productivity with
HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer includes a long-life proactive printer management. HP ToolboxFX
transfer belt and fuser, which will last the expected provides easy access to printer settings, status
life of the printer with normal use. What does this information, the user guide, and self-help and
mean for you? The elimination of service calls and troubleshooting tips.
substantial cost savings on parts that other
Save time with easy-to-manage supplies. Intelligence
manufacturers require you to replace. In-line printing
built into the print cartridges helps ensure you never
technology in this printer helps ensure reliable,
run out of toner, by alerting you when supplies are
consistent, and hassle-free printing.
low. Shop anytime with a desktop icon that links to
With legendary HP reliability and no-hassle HP SureSupply, where you’ll see a list of cartridges
maintenance, color laser printing has never been so that work with your printer. 6
easy! Original HP cartridges are preinstalled when
the printer arrives and a handy front-access door
makes replacement a snap. 5

Get the most out of your printer with Product

HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer CC376A
HP accessories, supplies, and services. Replacement print cartridges with HP ColorSphere toner 7
HP Color LaserJet Black Print Cartridge CB540A
Connect directly with the HP Color LaserJet Cyan Print Cartridge CB541A
Hi-Speed USB A to B Printer HP Color LaserJet Yellow Print Cartridge CB542A
Cable (Q6264A). HP Color LaserJet Magenta Print Cartridge CB543A
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB A to B printer cable (2-meter) Q6264A
HP’s all-in-one print cartridges Service and Support
and toner are specifically
HP 2-year Next Business Day Exchange Service UG606E
designed with the printer to
HP 3-year Next Business Day Exchange Service UG609E
deliver consistent quality and
HP 4-year Next Business Day Exchange Service UH610E
reliable, trouble-free printing.
Paper
www.hp.com/go/paper
Choose from a selection of
HP papers to create Solutions
impressive, professional www.hp.com/go/gsc
documents.

Put the power of HP Imaging and Printing Services to work to

optimize your printing environment. Investing in long-term value
can improve productivity and reduce costs. Select predefined
services or tailor your own to meet your precise needs.

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Includes introductory print cartridges: average continuous composite cyan/yellow/magenta cartridge yield 750 pages and average continuous black cartridge yield 750 pages.
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For more information, visit www.hp.com/learn/suresupply. Order consolidation available on printers with HP Easy Printer Care Software installed.
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Replacement cartridges: average continuous composite cyan/yellow/magenta cartridge yield 1,400 standard pages and average continuous black cartridge yield 2,200 standard
pages. Declared yield values for replacement cartridges in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more
information, visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer
Technical specifications HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer (CC376A)
Print speed 8
Black: up to 12 ppm; color: up to 8 ppm
Document delivery speed First page out: black: as fast as 24 seconds from Ready mode; color: as fast as 30 seconds from Ready mode
Time To Completion for a typical office print job: as fast as 52.5 seconds 9
Resolution Up to 600 by 600 dpi; HP ImageREt 2400, HP ColorSphere toner, HP edge-enhancement technologies
Processor 264 MHz
Memory 16 MB
Recommended monthly volume 10 250 to 1,000 pages
Maximum monthly duty cycle 11 Up to 25,000 pages
Paper
Input 150-sheet input tray
Output 125-sheet output bin
Two-sided printing Manual (driver support provided)
Sizes 3 by 5 in to 8.5 by 14 in; letter, legal, executive, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)
Weights 16 to 47 lb (up to 53 lb with HP Laser Cover papers, up to 59 lb with HP Laser Glossy Photo papers)
Types Paper (bond, brochure, color, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels,
envelopes, cardstock
Connectivity
Interfaces Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Languages Host-based
Operating systems Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows XP® Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, Certified for Windows
Vista®
Dimensions (w by d by h) 15.7 by 17.8 by 10 in
Weight (without print cartridge) 38.9 lb
What’s in the box HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer, power cable, CD (includes User’s Guide and printer software), Getting Started Guide, HP Color
LaserJet Introductory Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black print cartridges with HP ColorSphere toner 12
Warranty One-year, return to authorized service center, limited warranty

Environmental ranges Certifications

Recommended temperature 68 to 81 degrees F Safety IEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1+A11 (EU), IEC
Storage temperature -4 to 104 degrees F 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), EN
Recommended relative humidity 20 to 70 percent 60825-1+A1+A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001
Storage relative humidity 10 to 95 percent
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft
Acoustics
Sound power 13 Maximum: 6.2 B(A) Ready: Inaudible EMC CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:
Bystander sound pressure Active: 14 47 dB(A) Ready: Inaudible 2000+A2, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024:
Power specifications 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA),
Required input voltage 110 to 127 V (±10 percent), 60 Hz (± 3 Hz) ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998
220 to 240 V (±10 percent), 50 Hz (± 3 Hz)
Power consumption 15 Active: 290 watts Sleep: 4.4 watts
Ready: 11.1 watts Off: 0 watts
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 1.00 kWh/Week
ENERGY STAR® qualified models, see www.hp.com/go/energystar HP SureSupply enabled. To learn more, visit www.hp.com/learn/suresupply

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Exact speed varies depending on system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
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An InfoTrends study shows the typical office print job is three to five pages long: www.infotrends.com/public/Content/Presentations/officeprinteruse.pdf. Time To Completion of a typical office
print job tested on HP and select competing products. Actual results may vary.
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HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life
over an extended warranty period.
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Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet
devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
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Introductory cartridges: average continuous composite cyan/yellow/magenta cartridge yield 750 pages and average continuous black cartridge yield 750 pages. Actual yields vary
considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
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Configuration tested: simplex printing. Values are subject to change. For current information, see www.hp.com/support.
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While printing in color.
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Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support for current information. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages.

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