The entry-level multifunction device with good technical specifications, affordable price and impressive monthly print volume is the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. It is about this universal solution that combines a printer, a scanner and a duplicating machine, and will be discussed later.
Niche of this multifunction device
Any HP MFP is quality by default. The product considered in this review is no exception in this regard. An impressive amount of monthly printing, various additional options (for example, integrated fax), and a fairly solid cost indicate that the manufacturer himself attributes this product initially to middle-class solutions. An additional argument in this case is also speed, in which the device, if it is inferior, only to printing and multiplying devices of a premium level.
The main market segment for this device is entry-level and mid-level offices. In the first case, the number of PCs should be no more than 7, and in the second - not exceed 25. In any case, the hero of this article can cope with the document flow within such organizations. Another place to use this MFP can be a copy or duplication center. You can also successfully use such a multifunctional device at home, but only in this case it is necessary to take into account its rather high cost and the reasonableness of its use from an economic point of view.
Pick list
The complete set of this multifunction device includes the following components:
- MFP
- Power supply cable.
- Interface cable for connecting to a personal computer.
- Cord for fax function.
- Installation, connection and configuration guide.
- A disk with a set of drivers and an electronic version of the documentation.
- Starter cartridge.
- Overlay for control panel.
Printing technology, possible resolution values, list of formats
The 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 the mode of obtaining copies, and the fax machine. But 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 true for copier mode. If you use such an MFP as a fax, then the maximum that 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 on any other smaller print size. Moreover, both standard and custom.
Cartridge: its model and resource
As noted earlier, the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF is the only black toner refill. The HP 78A Black model cartridge doesn’t provide anything more. Its one refueling on the assurances of the manufacturer should be enough for 2000 copies. Well, the monthly print volume of this MFP is 8,000 pages. That is, with the most intensive use of this device, the cartridge will have to be refilled 4 times a month.
Communication kit
Only wired connection methods are equipped with the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF MFP. The first one is USB. This is the main way of switching various duplicating and printing devices. Its main disadvantages are the need to place the MFP near the PC and assigning the functions of the print server to the latter. There is also an alternative way to organize the printing subsystem in this case - this is using the RJ-45 port and a computer network. At the same time, the MFP will already be the print server and this approach within the office is more justified.
Performance
The MFP of the average level of the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF boasts quite good performance indicators. In printer mode, you can get 25 monochrome prints on it. In fax mode, the hero of this review can print 1 page in 3 seconds. Slower speed when using copy or scan modes. In this case, the number of processed pages will be no more than 10-12 pieces.
Reviews MFP price at the moment
For its class excellent technical specifications boasts HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. The price for it is currently 9,000 rubles. Given the fact that this product is aimed at entry-level and mid-level offices, it becomes obvious that it has excellent prospects in this particular part of the printing and copying equipment market. It has no significant disadvantages, but 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.
Summary
A balanced all-in-one is the HP Laserjet PRO M1536DNF. It is perfect for offices of small and even medium level. The hero of this article will look quite worthy even in a large company with a staff of over 100 people. This MFP is also perfect for a copy center. In essence, this is a universal product that can be successfully applied in any conditions. And the excellent technical specifications in this situation will be a pleasant bonus that will further improve the current picture and make the purchase of such an MFP even more justified.