First Impressions Of The HP LaserJet 1012 Printer

The HP LaserJet 1012 printer is not a large unit. It is made to work in small spaces. This makes it ideal for home use. Small offices will also benefit from its size. It is fourteen inches wide and eight inches tall. It measures in at nine inches deep. The 1012 comes ready to go, out of the box. The only thing you will need is a USB cable. You get the print trays and power chord. You also get a HP Q2612A 12A. Your installation CD is easy to use and comprehend. The illustrated instructions are simple and easy to follow. There are many uses for this type of printer. Here are some to consider.

Remove the printer from the carton. Next plug it in. Install the software. This way, your computer can recognize the new hardware. Also exit any other programs, before installing. This includes firewall software.

The printer handles fifteen pages per minute of black and white print. Do you need to print things for notes or temporary use? Use the economy mode. You can change the resolution from 1,200 to 600 dpi. This will give you a clear image and save on your ink. The images may be a little lighter, but will serve their purpose well. If you need sharper images, there is another economy setting that will let you print at 1,200 dpi. This will allow better images, while still saving toner.

The printer uses a standard USB connection. It is not designed for networking. It does not have a standalone feature. The toner cost is comparable to most printers in its class. The 1012 will work with Windows operating systems from Windows 98 to Windows Vista. It will also operate with Mac systems from 9.1 and higher. It is an Energy Star compliant printer.

The print tray will hold 160 sheets. You can print many sizes with this model. It handles Legal, Executive, Letter A, A5 and B5. It will also print envelopes, cards, and labels. You can print transparencies with it also. The printing comes out clear by means of image enhancement technology. The three status lights are easy to see on the front of the printer. The print function control buttons are easy to access.

The printer is not made for heavy usage. However, it handles medium jobs well. It will do a good job for home and small business needs. You cannot upgrade the 133 MHZ processor. The 8 MB of RAM is not upgradable either. It does, however, have a security feature. Make your documents more secure by printing watermarks on them. You can also print up to sixteen thumbnail images per page with the N-up feature.

Do you have the need to print on both sides of your media? Maybe you need to print out booklets? The LaserJet 1012 compatible toner handles the job very well. You get perfect onscreen instructions. This allows the user to insert the paper properly with no mistakes.

Do you have home or small office printing needs? The HP LaserJet 1012 cartridge toner can handle the task. This machine, as well as the compatible HP LaserJet Q2612A, is available at many online retailers. Expect to pay from $100 to $200. You can save on HP LaserJet 1012 replacement toners with the economy mode that allows it to print lighter and with less resolution on certain items.