Specifications
Print speed, black (normal quality mode)	Up to 24 ppm
First page out (black)	As fast as 6.5 sec
Print resolution, black	Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1200 dpi effective output)
Print technology	Laser
Monthly duty cycle	Up to 8000 pages
*Footnote for duty cycle	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.
Recommended monthly print volume	250 to 2000 pages
*Footnote for recommended monthly print volume	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.
Memory, standard	2 MB embedded in SIP package, 64 KB EEPROM for NVRAM
Memory, maximum	2 MB
Processor speed	266 MHz
Print languages, standard	Host-based printing
Hard disk	None

Paper Handling
Paper tray(s), standard	1 (plus priority input tray)
Paper tray(s), maximum	1 (plus priority input tray)
Paper handling standard,input	10-sheet priority feed slot, 250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard,output	150-sheet face-down bin
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)	Manual (driver support provided)
Media sizes, standard	Letter, legal, executive, postcards, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)
Media sizes, custom	3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types	Paper (laser, plain, photo, rough, vellum), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, postcards
Document finishing	Sheetfed

Connectivity
Connectivity, standard	Hi-Speed USB port (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications)

Dimensions and weight
Media weight	250-sheet tray: 16 to 43 lb; 10-sheet input tray: 16 to 43 lb
Product dimensions (W x D x H)	14.9 x 9.6 x 8.9 in
Dimensions, max.           (W x D x H)	14.9 x 15.9 x 8.9 in

Power and operating requirements
Minimum system requirements	PC: Windows 2000, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (Windows Vista(TM) Ready, check User’s Guide for minimum hard drive space), Mac OS X v 10.2.8, v 10.3, v 10.4 or higher; Macintosh computer with PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor, 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended), 120 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port Macintosh: Mac OS X v 10.2.8, v 10.3, v 10.4 or higher; Macintosh computer with PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended); 120 MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit); Certified for Windows Vista(R); Mac OS X v 10.3 or higher; Mac OS X v 10.4; Mac OS X v 10.5; Linux (see http://www.hplip.net)
Macintosh compatible	Yes
Power consumption, active	380 watts
Power Consumption, Powersave	3.9 watts
Power Consumption, Standby	3.9 watts
Power Consumption, Off	0.8 watts
Power consumption note	Power reported is the highest value measured for all models using all standard voltages.
Operating temperature range	50 to 90.5° F
ENERGY STAR® Qualified	Yes

What's included
Warranty	Host-based printing, HP Status and Alerts, HP Usage tracking
Cable included?	No
What's in the box	HP LaserJet 1500 Printer, HP LaserJet print cartridge, printer documentation and software on CD-ROM, support flyer, paper tray cover, power cord