Flexible paper handling
• Minimize your interaction with the printer and maximize your productivity. This Color
LaserJet includes a150-sheet input tray, the ideal capacity for the needs of business
individuals.
• The input tray supports a wide range of paper options and media types. Easily print on
envelopes, labels, glossy paper, and more. Produce business postcards with vibrant
photo details on 4 by 6 media or professional-quality marketing flyers on heavy
cardstock.
Evaluating performance
What to measure
Different testing methods can be employed to gauge the performance of the HP Color LaserJet CP1215
Printer. The following tests are commonly used:
Click-to-drop The total print time, from the time the print command is issued, to completion of printing.
Return-to-application The time from initiating the print command, to the time when the computer is available for other
tasks.
Pick-to-drop The print time, from the instant the first piece of paper is picked up by the device, to completion of
printing.
Device warm-up+ calibration The time from turning the device on to the time when the device enters the Ready state. (This time
usually includes warming-up the device, calibration, and booting up the device firmware.)
Warm-up time The time it takes the device to warm up and print a simple document, after the device has been
idle for a period of timer.
First page out The time from initiating the print command to the completion of the first page. Measure this from a
variety of engine conditions, such as Ready or PowerSave.
Running the tests
Follow the guidelines below when measuring device performance:
• Be sure to measure the amount of time it takes to print a complete document. (For example, you might
print a typical office job of 3- to 5-pages, with a cover page printed on heavier paper, in the default print
mode.)
• Perform each test three times to obtain an average. If the variances in the three tests are too much,
discard the results, check the system, and redo the tests.
• If the printer offers more than one I/O port, perform tests using each port.
• When comparing the performance of printers, look beyond the speed trial data and consider the
acceptability of the output. There are definitely tradeoffs in print quality, but as you review your results,
look at the samples and consider whether the quality meets your standards.
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