A Detailed Look At The HP LaserJet 1020 Printer

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:47:02 EST

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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A Detailed Look At The HP LaserJet 1020 Printer