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- HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 1
LASERJET PRO M1530 MFP SERIES Software Technical Reference - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 2
- HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 3
LaserJet M1530 MFP Series Software Technical Reference - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 4
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 5
1 Document and product basics ...1 Purpose and scope ...2 Documentation availability and localization 3 User documentation ...4 HP LaserJet M1530 User Guide 4 HP LaserJet M1530 Install Notes 5 Help and Learn Center 5 Administrator documentation 6 HP Driver Configuration Utility User Guide 6 HP - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 6
WIA driver ...26 HP LaserJet Fax Setup Utility ...28 HP LaserJet Send Fax software ...29 Fax to multiple recipients 30 Create a cover page ...30 Fax pages scanned from the product document feeder 30 Fax without first printing and scanning the document 30 Font support ...31 Basic fonts ...31 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 7
Features 51 Print All Text as Black 51 Send TrueType as Bitmap (HP PCL 6 printer driver only 51 Layout Options 51 Page Order 51 Paper/Quality tab features ...52 Paper Options ...52 Paper sizes: ...53 Custom Paper Size 53 Name 53 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 8
...80 Hardware requirements ...80 Change printer-driver settings for Mac 81 Mac printing-system software ...81 HP LaserJet M1530 PPD 81 HP LaserJet M1530 PDE 82 HP USB EWS Gateway ...82 HP Utility ...82 Supported printer drivers for Macs 82 Software for Macs ...82 HP Utility ...82 vi ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 9
92 Printer driver only (Add Printer) - Windows Vista and Windows 7 .... 93 UNINSTALLER 94 III. LATE-BREAKING INFORMATION 94 KNOWN ISSUES AND WORKAROUNDS 94 General 94 Upgrading Windows 94 IV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 95 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 95 WEB ...95 HP SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES - ADDITIONAL - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 10
Warranty 95 License 95 Copyright 96 Index ...97 viii ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 11
16 Examples of supported e-mail programs 24 Available scan settings ...25 Default fonts ...31 Additional PS emulation fonts ...34 HP PCL6 printer driver custom paper sizes 54 Font Attribute settings for new and preset watermarks 61 Page orientation ...65 HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series media sources - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 12
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software CD - User Documentation screen 4 Installation software CD - Administrator Documentation screen 6 Welcome to the HP Product Survey Program screen 18 HP Scan dialog box ...22 Scan Setup Options dialog box ...23 WIA-driver user interface - flatbed 26 HP LaserJet Send Fax dialog box - user - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 14
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1 Document and product basics ● Purpose and scope ● Documentation availability and localization ● Software availability and localization ENWW 1 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 16
and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for the product. This STR is prepared in an electronic format to serve as a quick-reference tool for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and end users - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 17
the HP LaserJet M1530 product, see CD versions and language support on page 8. The following table lists the availability of HP LaserJet M1530 printing-system documentation by operating system. Table 1-1 Documentation availability Document HP LaserJet M1530 User Guide (.PDF file) HP LaserJet M1530 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 18
on the main screen of the HP LaserJet M1530 printing-system software CD. Figure 1-1 Installation software CD - User Documentation screen HP LaserJet M1530 User Guide The HP LaserJet M1530 User Guide describes the basic product features. This guide may be accessed locally from the CD included - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 19
M1530 Install Notes The HP LaserJet M1530 Install Notes (in .HTM format) contain important information about product features, instructions for installing the printing-system software, and technical assistance. To view this guide from the software CD, follow these steps: 1. In the main screen - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 20
, click More Options, and then click Admin Documentation. 2. Click HP Driver Configuration User Utility Guide. HP Jetdirect Guide The HP Jetdirect Guide is a network administrator's guide (in .PDF format) that contains information about connecting the product directly to a network. To view this - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 21
the Installer, click More Options, and then click Web Support. 2. Click Product Support. In-box printing-system software CD The software CD for the HP LaserJet M1530 product contains a variety of files for installing the printing-system software on the computer. This section describes the files that - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 22
support The HP LaserJet M1530 printing-system software CD is available with the following components and languages. Table 1-2 Software CD supported languages Language Two-letter abbreviation HP- HUWW ITWW JAWW KKWW KOWW LVWW LTWW NOWW PLWW PTWW 8 Chapter 1 Document and product basics ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 23
Table 1-2 Software CD supported languages (continued) Language Two-letter abbreviation HP-preferred name Romanian RO Romanian Russian RU Russian Serbian SR Srpski Simplified Chinese ZHCN Simplified Chinese Slovak SK Slovak Slovenian SL Slovenian Spanish ES Espanol - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 24
languages The HP LaserJet M1530 product provides driver support in the following languages. Table 1-3 Supported printer driver languages Component Language list HP PCL 6 Print Driver HP PCL 5 Universal Print Driver1 HP PS Universal Print Driver1 ● Arabic ● Bulgarian ● Catalan ● Czech ● Danish - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 25
Installer languages The HP LaserJet M1530 product provides installer component support in the following languages. Table 1-4 ● Russian ● Slovak ● Slovenian ● Serbian ● Swedish ● Thai ● Turkish ● Ukrainian ● Simplified Chinese ● Traditional Chinese ENWW Software availability and localization 11 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 26
M1530 product provides documentation in the following languages. Table 1-5 Documentation languages Component Language list ● HP LaserJet M1530 User Guide (.PDF file) ● HP LaserJet M1530 User Guide (.CHM file) ● Arabic ● Bulgarian ● Catalan ● HP LaserJet M1530 Driver Preconfiguration User Guide - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 27
2 Windows software description ● Windows printing-system software ● Driver configuration for Windows ● HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check Tool ● HP Customer Participation Program ● Scan software ● HP LaserJet Fax Setup Utility ● HP LaserJet Send Fax software ● Font support ENWW 13 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 28
Fax Setup Utility Allows the user to configure the fax settings for both the software and the product control panel. These settings are used by the HP ToolboxFX. HP LaserJet Scan software Provides access to the scan functions on the product. HP LaserJet Send Fax software Provides the ability to - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 29
Driver software Use the driver software to print, fax, and scan with the computer and the product. This software includes the following drivers: ● The HP PCL 6 printer driver. The HP PCL 6 printer driver is installed by default. ● The HP PCL 5 Universal Printer Driver (UPD). This printer driver - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 30
and the product: ● PCL 6 (on the software CD) ● PCL 5e universal printer driver (HP UPD) (available on the Web) All of the drivers provide access to paper-handling and print-quality features. The HP print drivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in supported environments - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 31
in a list. The tool gathers information about the products, drivers, and system setup in order to diagnose the software driver configuration and check the printer driver. When the HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check Tool is open, select the HP product that you want to check. The tool verifies whether - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 32
Program After the product is installed, you have the option of participating in HP's voluntary program for communication between your system and HP. This feature, available through software that is included on the printing-system software installation CD, helps HP monitor toner usage. At the - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 33
Scan software ● Scan methods ● HP Scan software ● Scan drivers Scan methods Perform scan jobs in the following ways. ● Scan from the computer by using HP Scan software ● Scan from TWAIN-compliant or Windows Imaging Application (WIA)-compliant software NOTE: To learn about and use text-recognition - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 34
on a separate CD that shipped with the product. To use the Readiris program, install it from the appropriate software CD, and then follow the instructions in the online Help. HP Scan software Use the HP LaserJet Scan software to scan from the product and then complete any of the following tasks - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 35
● .PDF ● .TIFF (both regular and compressed) Convert a scanned document into editable text by using the Readiris software. The following editable text file types are supported in Readiris: ● .BMP ● .DCA ● .DOC ● .DW ● .HTM ● .MM ● .PDF ● .RTF ● .TXT ● .WP ● .WPS ● .WS ● .WS2 ENWW Scan software 21 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 36
The HP Scan software uses a simple user interface with a list of shortcuts, a Restore Defaults button, a Advanced Settings button, and a Scan button. Figure 2-2 HP Scan dialog box The list contains any user-defined destinations, and the following default destination options: ● Save as PDF ● Save as - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 37
made in the HP Scan software dialog boxes. Every time the HP Scan software is used, an HPPSCAN6.LOG file is generated in the current user's temporary directory. The HPPSCAN6.LOG file appends after every scan, and develops a log of operations that helps troubleshoot scanning problems. To gain access - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 38
the filename after the software filename. Because the HP Scan software does not support automatic discovery of software programs, you must specify the correct software program and specify a file type that your program supports. E-mail The HP Scan software for Windows supports only 32-bit messaging - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 39
(*.rtf) ● Text (*txt) Size to scan ● Entire Scan Area ● Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) ● Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) *Document Feeder Only ● A4 (210 x 297 mm) ● 3.5 x 5 in (9 x 13 cm) ● 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) ● 5 x 7 in (13 x 18 cm) ● 8 x 10 in (20 x 25 cm) ● Custom Scan Size ENWW Scan software 25 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 40
TWAIN-driver user interface. Figure 2-4 WIA-driver user interface - flatbed When you use the WIA scan driver, you must modify the brightness and contrast after you perform the scan. Contrast or brightness modifications cannot be set on the product. Only native product 26 Chapter 2 Windows software - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 41
The WIA scan driver supports document feeder or flatbed scanning, but does not support duplex scanning. The WIA scan driver supports the following file types: ● .BMP ● .JPG ● .GIF ● .TIFF ● .FPX ● .PNG NOTE: For more information about scanning, see the HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series User Guide, which - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 42
Utility by clicking Start, selecting Programs or All Programs, selecting HP, selecting the name of the product, and then clicking HP Fax Setup Wizard. NOTE: For more information about faxing, see the HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series User Guide, which is available on the printing-system CD that came - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 43
the following: ● Fax to multiple recipients ● Create a cover page ● Fax pages scanned from the product document feeder ● Fax without first printing and scanning the document For any fax job, click Preview... to view the fax and click Send Now to send the fax. ENWW HP LaserJet Send Fax software 29 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 44
, see the HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series User Guide, which is available on the printing-system installation CD that came with the product. Fax to multiple recipients To send a fax to multiple recipients, use the HP LaserJet Send Fax software to create a recipient list by using one of the following - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 45
Font support The basic fonts listed here are included with Microsoft Windows software. The additional PS fonts are available on the CD that came with the product. Basic fonts Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts, which can be used with any HP printing product: ● Arial ● Courier New - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 46
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi ITC Bookman Light ITC Bookman Light ITC Bookman Demi 32 Chapter 2 Windows software description Font style Bold Bold Italic Italic Regular Bold Bold Italic Italic Bold Regular Regular Bold Bold Oblique Oblique Antiqua Halbfett Kursiv Kursiv - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 47
.TTF TIMR66W.TTF TIMR46W.TTF TIMR45W.TTF UNVR65W.TTF UNVR66W.TTF UNVR67W.TTF UNVR68W.TTF UNVR57W.TTF UNVR58W.TTF UNVR55W.TTF UNVR56W.TTF ENWW Font support 33 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 48
Black Copperplate32bc Copperplate33bc CoronetPS Eurostile Eurostile Bold Eurostile ExtendedTwo Eurostile ExtendedTwo Geneva GillSans GillSans 34 Chapter 2 Windows software description Font style Regular Italic Regular Regular Regular Bold Italic Italic Regular Regular Regular Bold Bold Italic - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 49
PS_24523.TTF PS_14503.TTF PS_14505.TTF PS_14506.TTF PS_14504.TTF PS_13778.TTF PS_13777.TTF PS_13779.TTF PS_13780.TTF PS_12675.TTF PS_12677.TTF PS_12625.TTF Font support 35 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 50
PS_13502.TTF PS_14030.TTF PS_14040.TTF PS_14021.TTF PS_14022.TTF PS_14029.TTF PS_14039.TTF PS_13548.TTF PS_13547.TTF PS_14481.TTF PS_14480.TTF 36 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 51
and installers for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. For information about Macintosh software, seeMac software and utilities on page 79. Linux and UNIX systems support the HP LaserJet M1530, and software is available on the Web. This chapter provides procedures for installing and - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 52
HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series, it automatically configures the software connection to that product. This saves several steps. If the installer detects fax capabilities or a network, it also guides setting up those features. To change the configuration settings, or if changes to the telephone service - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 53
faxing on the product. Printer-driver only installation instructions (Microsoft Add Printer Wizard) NOTE: This printer-driver only software solution provides print-only functionality through a communications port that has already been created for this product (USB or network connected). Fax and scan - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 54
to the printing-system software CD. Once a USB Print port is created by a previous direct USB installation, the printer-driver installation can be completed using that USB Print port. Use the following instructions to install the printer driver only: 1. Click Start, and then do one of the following - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 55
setup ● Windows installation instructions for network-connected products ● Printer-driver only installation instructions (Microsoft Add Printer Wizard) Network setup NOTE: Set up, turn on, and connect the product to the network before installing the software. To connect a product to a network, use - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 56
port that has already been created for this product (USB or network connected). Fax and scan functionality are not included with this software. Use the following instructions to install the printer driver only: 1. Click Start, and then do one of the following: For Windows 7: Click Devices and - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 57
system software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 6. Click Browse..., and then select the printer driver for the product. To install the PCL 6 printer driver, test page to ensure that the printer driver is installed correctly. Printer sharing disclaimer HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as the - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 58
user processes and software programs. A user-mode printer driver pre-existing installation If an HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series has been installed, the initial product documentation on the CD (including the User Guide), Admin Documentation and Software, access specialized drivers and product support - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 59
4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ● Help system ● Advanced tab features ● Paper/Quality tab features ● Effects tab features ● Finishing tab features ● Services tab features ● Device Settings tab features ● Printing Shortcuts tab features ● About tab features ENWW 45 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 60
These icons alert you to selections that are illogical or impossible given the capabilities of the product or the current settings of other controls. For example, if you select Print on Both Sides (manually) on the Finishing tab, the 46 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 61
Paper type: drop-down menu on the Paper/Quality tab will show a warning icon next to those paper types that are incompatible with that setting. Figure 4-1 Paper/Quality tab with warning icons ENWW Help system 47 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 62
This printer-driver setting is useful for software programs that do not provide a copy count. If a copy count is available in the software program, set the copy count in the software program. Copy Count specifies the number of copies to print. 48 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 63
that the product fonts do not support might not print correctly. ● Download as Softfont. This setting causes TrueType fonts to be downloaded and used for printing, instead of using the product fonts. Document Options ● Advanced Printing Features ● Print Optimizations (HP PCL 6 printer driver only - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 64
fonts and scanning for horizontal and vertical rules, are turned off. PostScript Options (HP postscript level 3 emulation printer driver only) from 1 to 3. The highest level supported by the product is 3, and this is the default setting. Some products support multiple levels. It is usually best to - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 65
, Print All Text as Black is automatically disabled. Send TrueType as Bitmap (HP PCL 6 printer driver only) Send True Type as Bitmap provides an alternative for those software programs that encounter problems when using TrueType fonts for special graphic purposes such as shading, rotation, or - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 66
Paper/Quality tab features ● Paper Options ● Document preview image ● Print Quality Use the Paper/Quality tab to specify the size, type, Paper Options ● Paper sizes: ● Custom Paper Size ● Paper source: ● Paper type: ● Special pages: 52 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 67
all of the supported paper sizes. Move the mouse cursor over the dimensions label to change the cursor from an arrow to a gloved hand. Click the dimensions label to toggle between English and metric units. Because paper-size settings in most software programs override printer-driver settings, it is - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 68
change measurement units, click one of the options in product uses the source tray that supports the selected paper size. If you select a source tray other than Automatically Select, make sure that the correct paper size is loaded in the source tray. 54 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 69
supported paper types. When you use the default setting, Unspecified, the product uses the default paper type, which is usually Plain. You cannot add custom paper types through the printer driver available through the printer driver. NOTE: Selecting a paper type instructs the product to use a group - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 70
Using this option might extend the life of the print cartridge and can lower the cost per page, but also reduces print quality. Using the EconoMode feature with non-HP print cartridges can result in toner spillage or product damage. 56 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 71
Effects tab features ● Resizing Options ● Document preview image ● Watermarks Use the Effects tab to create unique paper Options group box contains the following options: ● Actual size (default) ● Print document on setting ● Scale to fit option ● % of actual size setting ENWW Effects tab features 57 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 72
that is selected within the printer driver or what the printer driver receives from the software program, if the software program does not negotiate the paper size with the printer driver. The printer driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the product. The limits of the - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 73
The following watermarks are preset in the printer driver: ● (none) ● Confidential ● Draft is printed only on the first page of the document. The First page only check box is disabled when turned off, four watermarks appear on the physical page (one on each logical page). Click Edit in the Watermarks - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 74
the selected watermark. NOTE: No more that 30 watermarks can exist in the Current Watermarks list at one time. When the limit of 30 watermarks is reached, the New button is disabled. To edit an shading, size, and style of the font. 60 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 75
Name. The Name drop-down menu lists fonts that are currently installed on the system. The default is language-dependent. ● Color. The Color drop-down menu contains only one option: Gray. ● Shading. The default Shading setting for new and preset watermarks is Very Light. The following range of shades - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 76
and then select a different watermark or click New, all of the changes are saved, and only the current, unsaved changes can be canceled. 62 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 77
Finishing tab features ● Document options ● Document preview image ● Orientation Use the Finishing tab to print booklets and control the paper output. Figure 4-5 Finishing tab Document options ● Print on both Sides ● Flip pages up ● Booklet layout ● Pages per sheet ● Print page borders ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 78
feature increases printing performance by preventing one-page print jobs or single-sided pages of a duplexed print job from going through the duplexing unit, even when the duplexing feature has been selected in the printer driver. All paper types support the smart duplexing feature, except for - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 79
binding Short-edge binding When Print on both sides is selected, the document preview image changes to show a spiral binding along either the left per sheet setting manually to 4, 6, 9, or 16 pages per sheet disables the booklet setting. Book and booklet printing The product supports both book and - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 80
example, Right binding). 7. Click OK in the printer driver. 8. Click OK in the print dialog box to print. Pages per sheet Use the Pages per sheet option to select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. When printing with more than one page per sheet, the pages appear smaller - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 81
of the page are right-side-up. Move the cursor over the document preview image to change the cursor from an arrow to a gloved product. NOTE: Nearly all software programs establish the orientation for the printed page, so the page orientation in the printer driver is useful only for the few software - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 82
-down menu contains the following options: ● Support and troubleshooting ● Product manuals ● Check for driver updates If you have Internet access, select any of these options and then click Go! to open the corresponding HP Web page. 68 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 83
Settings ● Installable Options The Device Settings tab is in the Properties printer-driver tabs. The Device Settings tab contains options for controlling paper-handling devices and for managing the product. Figure 4-7 HP PCL 6 printer driver Device Settings tab ENWW Device Settings tab features 69 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 84
Install external fonts ● Remove external fonts NOTE: The External Fonts option is available only in the HP PCL 6 printer driver. Use the External Fonts option to install and remove external fonts for the product. External fonts can be soft fonts or DIMM fonts. Click the External Fonts option to make - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 85
link. 2. Right-click the product name that has the desired printer-driver name associated with it. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Click the External Fonts option. The Properties button appears. 6. Click Properties.... The HP Font Installer dialog box appears. 7. Type - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 86
the Hardware and Sound area, click Printer link. 2. Right-click the product name that has the desired driver name associated with it. 3. Click . 8. Click OK to close the HP Font Installer dialog box. HP postscript level 3 emulation printer driver Device Settings ● Available PostScript Memory ● - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 87
ports, change No to Yes. Send Ctrl-D After Each Job This option specifies whether the product is reset at the end of every postscript document. The default setting is Yes. Pressing Ctrl-D resets the product to its default setting to ensure that future print jobs are not affected by the current - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 88
. Maximum Font Size to Download as Bitmap This option specifies the maximum font size (in pixels) for which the printer driver will download TrueType fonts as bitmap (Type 3) fonts. Any font larger than the maximum setting will be 74 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 89
problems. Select Disabled and print the document again if you encounter problems. NOTE: In some cases, disabling Postscript Passthrough can cause unexpected results within a software program. JPEG Passthrough (HP postscript level 3 emulation printer driver is selected, the product connection type is - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 90
print jobs with specific printer-driver settings. The available settings depend on the product configuration. Select one of the defined shortcuts it. Click Reset to set the default options for all features of the selected shortcut. 76 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 91
Select this option to print with the default printer-driver settings. ● General Everyday Printing Select this option Reset to set the default options for all features of the selected shortcut. Create a custom printing shortcut Create a custom printing shortcut by following these steps: 1. Select one - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 92
build number (in parentheses after the model name) together with specific information about each of the components. The information varies according to the product, printer driver, date, and versions. Figure 4-9 About tab The About tab lists printer driver installation file names and their version - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 93
5 Mac software and utilities ● Supported operating systems for Mac ● Mac system requirements ● Change printer-driver settings for Mac ● Mac printing-system software ENWW 79 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 94
systems for Mac The product supports the following Mac operating systems: ● Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6 NOTE: PPC and Intel Core Processor Macs are supported. Mac system requirements Hardware requirements ● 256 MB RAM ● 150 MB HD free space ● CD-ROM ● USB 80 Chapter 5 Mac software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 95
and settings. An HPsupplied Mac printer configuration utility is provided, which allows the user to access the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS) for additional configuration and product status monitoring. The following are provided on the printing-system CD: ● The HP LaserJet Installer for Mac The - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 96
the Web browser. HP Utility Use the HP Utility to configure, administer, and set up product features that are not available from the printer driver. You can use the HP Utility with HP printers connected via USB, and ethernet. Supported printer drivers for Macs The HP installer provides Postscript - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 97
/go/ljm1530series_software In-box printing-system software CD One CD is included in-box with the product. The printing-system software CD contains the following components: ● Software installer ● Links to the HP Universal Print Drivers on the Web ● User guides ● Support information The CD is divided - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 98
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6 Engineering details ● Paper and print media ● HP File-to-email utility ● Parameter settings (fax data-store parameters) ● Installation notes ENWW 85 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 100
optional media sources and destinations for the product. Table 6-1 HP LaserJet M1530 MFP Series media sources and destinations Media sources Media destinations Priority input tray Tray 1 Document feeder input tray Output bin Document feeder output bin standard standard standard standard standard - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 101
Support to assist troubleshooting. The utility runs on the computer, but does not interact with the product. The tool is included on the installer CD, but is not copied to the computer during the software installation. HP Customer Support can also send the utility by e-mail or by posting it to an HP - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 102
Parameter settings (fax data-store parameters) NOTE: See the product service manual for information about changing the fax data-store parameters. 88 Chapter 6 Engineering details ENWW - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 103
-bit The recommended software includes the following components: ● HP LaserJet Help and Learn Center ● HP Toolbox FX ● HP LaserJet PCL 6 print driver ● HP Web Registration ● HP Scan Application (multifunction products only) ● HP Send Fax Application (multifunction products only) ENWW Installation - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 104
Windows drivers: ● HP PCL 6 print driver for the supported operating systems listed above ● HP WIA Scan driver that includes TWAIN compatibility. Software Applications ● HP ToolboxFX ● HP LaserJet Help and Learn Center (provides access to the product user guide and troubleshooting information - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 105
USB cable into the computer and product until instructed to do so by the software The following methods are available for installing printer drivers and software components. ● Install Now. This method installs the drivers and software. Recommended for most users. ● Advanced Install Options. Provides - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 106
, double-click the file, and follow the onscreen instructions. Port selection When the installation process is complete, you might need to assign the product to a port on your network if you did not assign a port during setup. Perform one of the following procedures: Windows XP, Windows Server - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 107
until you reach the screen that shows the printer manufacturer list. 6. Click Have Disk. 7. Browse to the printer driver location using one of the following options: ● CD-ROM: Browse to the \DRIVERS\[OS]\[PDL] directory for your operating system on the software CD. ● Internet download: Browse to the - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 108
Start menu, select All Programs, and then click HP. If you have more than one HP product, choose the specific product and then click Uninstall from the program group. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software uninstall. III. LATE-BREAKING INFORMATION KNOWN ISSUES AND WORKAROUNDS - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 109
support: ● www.hp.com/support/ljcp1530series ● www.hp.com/go/ljm1530series ● www.hp.com/go/support HP SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION See either the user guide or the in-box flyer for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as printer-driver - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 110
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 111
image 56 HP Driver Configuration Utility User Guide 6 languages 10 Point-and-Print installation 43 scan 15 duplexing unit custom paper sizes 53 driver settings 64 E e-mail Windows programs supported 24 EconoMode 56 Effects tab 57 Euro symbol 74 External Fonts settings, PCL 6 printer driver 70 - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 112
level 3 emulation printer driver 74 guides. See documentation H help printer drivers 46 Windows 15 HP Customer Participation Program 18 HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check Tool 17 HP File-to-email utility 87 HP Jetdirect documentation 6 HP LaserJet Utility, Mac open 82 HP PCL 6 printer driver % of - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 113
80 scanning from TWAIN- compliant software 19 Mac operating systems directory structure, CD-ROM 83 driver settings 81 HP LaserJet Utility 82 software 82 software components 81 supported versions 80 manuals. See documentation media. See paper memory HP postscript level 3 emulation printer driver - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 114
Setup Wizard, fax 28 sizes, paper Print on both sides settings, printer drivers 64 printer driver settings 53 software HP LaserJet Utility 82 Mac 82 Readiris OCR 20 scanning from TWAIN or WIA 19 supported operating systems 80 software CD Windows 7 source, paper 54 sources, paper. See trays Special - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 115
, list of 60 Web sites download software 7 HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check Tool 17 WIA driver 15, 26 WIA-compliant software, scanning from 19 Windows components, software 14 drivers supported 15 installation options 38 scanning from TWAIN or WIA software 19 Windows operating systems fonts - HP LaserJet Pro M1536 | HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 116
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