Written by Priced at approximately $180, the HP LaserJet 1020 printer using HP 1020 toner is already considered very affordable. It is specifically designed for personal use that you can acquire one basic compact laser printer. It is true that it doesn’t include those features founds in more expensive printers but it is definitely a good alternative for the old inkjet printer.
This device can eat up to a maximum of 14.6 x 9.5 inches. This printer is very compact that it only utilizes one toner cartridge. Aside form that, it only weighs 11 lbs which is considerably light if we compare it to other printers. This device also has an adjustable paper guide and its tray can handle 150 sheets.
The HP model has been created for personal use. It does not even have a duplex printing feature that other machines have under the same class. It only offers the basic functions of a personal laser machine.
It has a printing speed of 14 pages per minute, which is pretty average for a device that cost less than $200. It can handle up to a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, but you can take advantage of the HP FastRes 1200 image enhancement technology to make your prints look a lot better.
It utilizes a 324 MHz processor together with a 2 MB internal memory. The 2 MB memory can absolutely limit the functionality of this device. Other than that, most printers make use of a 32 MB memory that is a recommended size for laser printers. Printing large pictures may cause problems because of it.
It uses a 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.
This printer can work with Windows 98SE, Millennium, 2000, and XP. It can also be connected to a computer with the use of a USB cable. If you want to use it as a network printer, you have to dedicate a specific computer in order for others to use it. It isn’t designed for networking. This HP printer has a one year warranty with technical support representatives available 24/7 via phone. You can also access the company’s website for information.
On a final note, the HP 12A Ink is a great device because of its price and quality prints. HP 1020 ink and toner it is able to redeem its worth by providing quality at a very low price. There are other printers that have more features, but most of them are inferior when it comes to printing quality. If you’re primary priority is price and quality, this laser toner is the perfect choice.
