Converting a HP Color LaserJet CP1215 into CP1215n

[mygnom]

Hallo everybody,

I have converted a HP LaserJet P2055d to P2055dn already without any problem. I used the formatter board incl. network interface from a defective printer and it worked instantly.

Can I do this with an CP1215 also? I have a used formatter board already, but apart from the bigger size it looks like one of the connection cables does not fit!?

Bet regards,

Susanne

[tonerspills]

Have you checked the back to see if there is room to add a network card?- I thought the CP1210's / CP1215's only have a USB 2.0 port, and no network port or additional IO slot to add an optional jet direct card.

Formatter PCA, HP Color LaserJet CP1210 Series CB505-60001- this is the part number for the formatter, but it doesnt have a nic port. A P2055 formatter probably will not work.

[tonerspills]

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?sp4ts.oid=5434222&docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-c04...

They list this as a potential accessory, but you would need a wireless access point on your network to broadcast to it.

NFC/Wireless1200w Mobile Print Accy

[mygnom]

Here the both boards:

I think it would fit physically, but the red marked connector is different. Any ideas?

[tonerspills]

I cant see the pictures, but i just dont think a P2055 formatter would work in a CP1215- the formatters may be the same size, but the P2055 is a black and white machine and the CP1215 is color- the printer engines and hardware components are different, so the control signals sent from the formatter board to the other hardware in the printer would not be understood.

[mygnom]

Don't missunderstand: I have the formatter from a CP1215n and want to use this in a CP1215 to convert into "n"!

[tonerspills]

Maybe one of the more experienced gurus will have more relevant information. I'm sorry, all my manuals keep refering me back to the 1210/1510 series which appear to only have USB- once the pictures load I may be able to advise.

[ShlomiL]

Hi @mygnom,

There is no such HP model as the CP1215n you refer to.

There are either the HP LaserJet CP1215 / CP1217 model which are USB ony models:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Color-LaserJet-CP1000-Printer-series/3422474/model/3422475/do...

As well there is the HP Laserjet CP1515n which is a a network printer, but this is a completely different printer, a completely different main board / formatter is beign used...

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Color-LaserJet-CP1000-Printer-series/3422465/model/3422467/do...

[mygnom]

OK, thank you. Now I understand. I mixed up CP1215 and CP1515. So I will use an external USB print server.