Great Documents Will Be Shown From 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 LaserJet print cartridge Q2612A. 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 1012 can print fifteen pages per minute, in black and white. Do you print things for temporary usage? The printer has an economy mode. Save toner while printing out things like notes. The resolution will change from 1,200 dpi to 600 dpi. If you want sharper images, you can set the toner saving mode for 1,200 dpi. This will give you better images and still save toner.

All you need is a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer. It is not a standalone model. You can purchase toner for about the same price as other models. It will work with a wide variety of operating systems. If your computer uses Windows 98 through Windows Vista, it will operate fine. It will not work with Linux. However, it operates well with Mac operating systems 9.1 or higher. The 1012 is an energy star compliant printer. This will help with power usage.

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 HP 1012 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.

You may have the need to print on both sides of the media. Do you print booklets? The HP 12A laser will do a good job. You will have onscreen instructions, showing you exactly how to do the job. This will keep you from inserting media the wrong way.

The HP LaserJet 1012 printer can be purchased at many online retailers, and so can HP 12A compatible. This unit and its laser toner cartridge will work well for home and small business needs.