Is the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 good for a home office?

Yes for light printing of text and occasional color pages. It is slow in color and has no networking, so it suits one computer rather than a busy shared office.

Does it have Wi-Fi or Ethernet?

No. It connects only by USB, so you cannot print wirelessly or share it directly across a network without a print server.

Can it print double-sided automatically?

No. It does not have automatic duplex printing, so double-sided pages must be turned over by hand.

What toner does it use?

It uses separate HP color laser toner cartridges for black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Check that cartridges for this model are still available before buying.

How fast does it print?

Up to 12 pages per minute in black and 8 pages per minute in color.

Is it good for photos?

It handles simple photos and graphics, but it is not a photo printer. Dedicated inkjet photo printers give smoother gradients and finer detail.

Where is the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer cheapest?

At New Town Spares, for $283.98, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 36 ratings.

Where can I buy the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer?

13 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, 88printers.com, Copyfaxes, The Printer Depot, Great Printer Deals.

HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer

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$283.98at New Town SparesChecked Nov 8

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HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer

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$283.98at New Town SparesChecked Nov 8

Compared across 13 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Last seen at $283.98 at New Town Spares on Nov 8.
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Our take on the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer

The HP Color LaserJet CP1215 is a compact color laser printer for small offices and home users who print occasional color documents. It prints up to 12 pages per minute in black and 8 in color, with 16 MB of memory and USB-only connectivity. It has no network or Wi-Fi, so it must be tethered to one computer. Compared with newer color lasers, it is slow and light on memory, but it produces crisp text and durable laser output without inkjet smudging. It suits light-duty users who want laser sharpness on a budget.

Best forHome offices printing occasional color documentsSmall teams sharing one USB-connected computerUsers who want laser text quality over inkjet speedLight-duty printing of reports, labels and simple graphics

Pros

Crisp, smudge-resistant laser text
Compact footprint for a color laser
Separate toner cartridges per color
Photo-quality output option for simple images
Straightforward setup over USB

Cons

No Wi-Fi or Ethernet; USB only
Slow color print speed of 8 ppm
Only 16 MB of memory
No automatic duplex printing
Toner costs add up for heavy color use

HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer prices at every store

88printers.comRefurbished
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$150.00Checked Nov 8
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CopyfaxesRefurbished
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$168.00Checked Nov 8
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The Printer DepotRefurbished
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$199.99Checked Nov 8
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$199.99Checked Nov 8
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In stockSold by bonzuser eokkb's booth
$217.79Checked Nov 8
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directmacro.comRefurbished
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$254.00Checked Nov 8
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New Town SparesNew
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$283.98Checked Nov 8
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The Printer ProsRefurbished
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$299.00Checked Nov 8
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ctspoint.comNew
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$319.98Checked Nov 8
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White Spider ElectronicsNew
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$329.99Checked Nov 8
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2ndBazaarRefurbished
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$416.59Checked Nov 8
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eBayPre-owned
Availability unknownSold by rawko (99.6% positive, 61,300 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$91.12+ $29.07 shippingChecked Nov 8
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$350.00+ $196.93 shippingChecked Nov 8
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HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer price history

Lowest price we've seen: $283.98 on Nov 9 at New Town Spares. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4 / 536 ratings

Owners rate it around 4 out of 5, praising sharp text and easy setup for light use. Complaints center on slow color printing, the lack of networking and toner running out quickly.

What people mention

Print qualityPraisedOwners say text comes out sharp and professional-looking.
SpeedCriticisedColor pages print slowly, which users notice on longer jobs.
ConnectivityCriticisedThe USB-only design means no sharing over a network or Wi-Fi.
SetupPraisedBuyers describe getting it running as quick and easy.
TonerMixedSome owners find toner use heavy and replacements costly, while others accept it for light printing.

Specifications

Type: Printer
Ink Type: Laser
Color Output: Color
Connectivity: USB
Color: White
Print Speed (Mono): 12 ppm (mono)
Print Speed (Color): 8 ppm (color)
Memory Capacity

Questions and answers

Is the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 good for a home office?: Yes for light printing of text and occasional color pages. It is slow in color and has no networking, so it suits one computer rather than a busy shared office.
Does it have Wi-Fi or Ethernet?: No. It connects only by USB, so you cannot print wirelessly or share it directly across a network without a print server.
Can it print double-sided automatically?: No. It does not have automatic duplex printing, so double-sided pages must be turned over by hand.
What toner does it use?: It uses separate HP color laser toner cartridges for black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Check that cartridges for this model are still available before buying.
How fast does it print?: Up to 12 pages per minute in black and 8 pages per minute in color.
Is it good for photos?: It handles simple photos and graphics, but it is not a photo printer. Dedicated inkjet photo printers give smoother gradients and finer detail.
Where is the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer cheapest?: At New Town Spares, for $283.98, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 36 ratings.
Where can I buy the HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer?: 13 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, 88printers.com, Copyfaxes, The Printer Depot, Great Printer Deals.

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