A Detailed Look At The HP LaserJet 1020 Printer
What do you get for a laser printer that cost $180? Say hello to the HP
LaserJet 1020 Printer using genuine HP 12A toner. It is one of the
most affordable laser printers around. It designed specifically for
personal use.
This means, you get a simple and straightforward laser
printer that can replace most inkjet printer when it comes to printing.
We are going to review each of its functions and compare it to other
laser printers in its class.
The LaserJet 1020 is smaller than most laser printers because it only
has one image drum. Taking out the extra toner cartridge or image drum
also made it cheaper and lighter. In fact, the entire machine only
weighs 11 lbs. It is equipped with a 150-sheet paper tray that has a
built-on paper guide, which is very useful if you use all kinds of
media.
The HP LaserJet toner can is specifically designed for basic home use.
It is made for people who do not want a very complicated device. What
makes this device special is its simplicity.
It is able to print 14 text pages per minute and has a maximum
resolution of 600 by 600 dots per inch. The printing speed is not going
to amaze anyone, but a software called HP FastRes 1200 can definitely
spice things up by improving the overall quality of the prints.
The printer is powered by a 234 MHz and a 2 megabyte memory. The
processor is fast enough, but the memory is limiting its potential. In
fact, most of its counterparts use a 32 megabyte memory so that this
will not happen.
It uses a toner cartridge that can print up to 2000 pages. However, it
cost around $70 which makes printing cost expensive. This means, each
page is going to around 3.5 cents which is pretty good for a personal
printer. However, if you print a lot, you might want to spend like a
hundred dollars more and invest it in a more expensive laser printer. In
turn, you can get prints that cost around 2 cents page. It has a duty
cycle of 5000 pages a month, which is just enough for light to moderate
printing.
When we tested its printing quality, the LaserJet 1020 was able to
deliver excellent text printing quality that rivals more expensive
devices out there. Spotting the discoloration and smudges will be
extremely difficult. Unfortunately, the quality of photo printing did
not do very well in the test. Remember, this is printer designed to
print text and simple images.
The machine's software supports Microsoft Windows 98SE and above. It has
a Universal Serial Port that can be used to connect to a personal
computer or laptop. However, the HP LaserJet 1020 printer lacks any kind
of networking capability. The only way to use it in a network is to
plug it in to the server or workstation and set it up as a shared
printer. The package has a standard one-year warranty that includes
around the clock technical support over HP's toll free number. You can
also download the latest updates from their website.
HP LaserJet 1020 toner is a solid performer that rivals the printing
quality of most of its counterparts. The HP 1020 bulk toner can provide quality
while maintaining its budget friendly price. This is something that is
very hard to do. If you want a printer that can give you clean and sharp
prints without going over your budget, this toner is on the top of our
list.
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