Future Graphics
1175 Aviation Place, San Fernando, California 91340
Phone: 1 800 394.9900
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2012 FG Catalog

  • Comprehensive Engine History/Overview
  • Full Cartridge Breakdown
  • Critical Component Analysis

Kaleidochrome

HP 2500/1500 Laser Engine

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Printer History: The Color LaserJet® 1500 was released in May 2003. In June 2004 the 2500 was replaced by the Color LaserJet® 2500.

Hardware Information: All have a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages. The printers deliver 16 ppm in monochrome and 4 ppm in color with a first page out of 16 seconds for black and 29 seconds for color.

OEM Cartridge Information: The 2500/1500 black toner cartridge (C9700A) yields 5,000 pages at 5% while the colors (C9701A, C9702A, C9703A) yield 4,000 pages at 5% coverage. The 2550 and 2820/2840 share a black cartridge (Q3960A), but have standard yield color cartridges (Q3971A, Q3972A, Q3973A) that yield 2,000 pages at 5% coverage and high-capacity color cartridges (Q3961A, Q3962A, Q3963A) that yield 4,000 pages at 5% coverage.

Target: SMB

Regional Placement: Global.


Standard Builds

  • C9700A
  • C9701A
  • C9702A
  • C9703A
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9700A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9700A PCR OEM
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Drum HP2500MKIPNP
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Toner HP2500CHEMK180
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Chip HP2500CHIPKA
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP2100WBLADEK
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Seal HP2500ESEALP2
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Cover - Developer Roller HP2550COVER
Standard C9700A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP2500DRBLADEK
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9701A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9701A PCR OEM
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Drum HP2500MKIPNP
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Toner HP2500CHEMC150
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Chip HP2500CHIPCMY
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP2100WBLADEK
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Seal HP2500ESEALP2
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Cover - Developer Roller HP2550COVER
Standard C9701A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP2500DRBLADEK
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9702A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9702A PCR OEM
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Drum HP2500MKIPNP
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Toner HP2500CHEMY150
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Chip HP2500CHIPCMY
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP2100WBLADEK
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Seal HP2500ESEALP2
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Cover - Developer Roller HP2550COVER
Standard C9702A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP2500DRBLADEK
Build Type Cartridge Component Item Number
Standard C9703A Developer Roller OEM
Standard C9703A PCR OEM
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Drum HP2500MKIPNP
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Toner HP2500CHEMM150
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Chip HP2500CHIPCMY
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Wiper Blade HP2100WBLADEK
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Seal HP2500ESEALP2
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Cover - Developer Roller HP2550COVER
Standard C9703A Compatible Replacement Doctor Blade HP2500DRBLADEK

All Products Compatible with the HP 2500/1500 Laser Engine

Critical Component Analysis

Toner Hopper

Component Replacement Frequency*
Toner 1
Doctor Blade 2
Seal 1
Agitator Drive Gear 3
Contact End Cap 3
Developer Roller End Cap Bearing 3
Developer Roller Bearing 3
Developer Roller End Felt 3
Developer Roller End Cap 3
Developer Roller 2
Doctor Blade Sealing Foam 3
Doctor Blade Contact Spring 3
Drive Gears 3
Fill Plug 1
Gear Housing End Cap 3
Seal Exit Port Plug 3
Supply Roller 2
Supply Roller End Felt 3
Latch Cover 3
Cartridge Chip 1
Recovery Blade 3

*Cartridge Life - OEM Run Plus 2 Remanufactures

Waste Hopper

ComponentReplacement Frequency*
Drum 1
Wiper Blade 1
PCR 3
Alignment Pin 3
Belt Unit Assembly End Plate N/A
Drum Axle End Plate 3
Drum Bearing Plate 3
Drum Shutter 3
Drum Shutter Arm 3
Drum Shutter Spring 3
Drum Unit Handle 3
Ground Contact Bushing 2
Lock Washer 3
PCR Housing 3
Recovery Blade Assembly 3
Support Plate 3
Transfer Belt 1
Transfer Belt Cleaning Assembly N/A
Transfer Belt Large Cleaning Roller 2
Transfer Belt Small Cleaning Roller 2
Waste Hopper 3
Waste Toner Opening N/A
Wiper Blade End Felt 3
Wiper Blade End Foam 3
Wiper Blade Sealing Foam 3

*Cartridge Life - OEM Run Plus 2 Remanufactures

Printers Compatible with the HP 2500/1500 Laser Engine

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