HP LaserJet 1018 User Guide
HP LaserJet 1018 printer User Guide
Copyright information © 2006 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Part number: CB419-90973 Edition 1, 04/2006 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
Table of contents 1 Printer basics Quick access to more information .............................................................................................2 Web links for drivers, software, and support ......................................................................2 User guide links ..................................................................................................................2 Where to look for more information ...............................................................
Priority feed slot ................................................................................................................26 150-sheet main input tray .................................................................................................26 Printing an envelope ...............................................................................................................27 Printing multiple envelopes .........................................................................................
Page skew ........................................................................................................................69 Curl or wave ......................................................................................................................69 Wrinkles or creases ..........................................................................................................69 Toner scatter outline ..............................................................................................
Appendix E Service and support Availability of support and service .........................................................................................100 HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements ......................................................100 Guidelines for repacking the printer ......................................................................................101 How to contact HP .......................................................................................................
1 Printer basics This chapter provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Quick access to more information ● Printer configuration ● Walkaround ● Printer control panel ● Media paths ● Printer connections ● Printer software ● Printer information page ● Printer media considerations 1
Quick access to more information The following sections provide resources for additional information about the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. Web links for drivers, software, and support If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links. HP LaserJet 1018 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1018/. ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/.
Printer configuration Below is the standard configuration for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer.
Walkaround The following illustrations identify the components of the HP LaserJet 1018 printer.
Printer control panel The printer control panel is composed of two lights. These lights produce patterns that identify your printer's status. 1 2 NOTE ENWW Attention light: Indicates that the printer media input trays are empty, the print cartridge door is open, the print cartridge is missing, or other errors. See Printer information page for more information. Ready light: Indicates that the printer is ready to print. See Status light patterns for a description of the light patterns.
Media paths The following sections describe the input trays and output bin. Priority feed slot You should use the priority feed slot when feeding one sheet of paper, envelope, postcard, label, or transparency. You can also use the priority feed slot to print the first page on different media than the rest of the document. Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that the print is not skewed (crooked on the media).
Output bin The output bin is located on the top of the printer. Printed media is collected here in the correct sequence. The output media support provides improved stacking for large print jobs.
Printer connections The HP LaserJet 1018 printer supports USB 2.0 High Speed connections. Connecting the USB cable 1. Plug the USB cable into the printer. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer when prompted to do so during the software installation.
Printer software The following sections describe the supported operating systems and the software that is provided with the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. NOTE Not all software is available in all languages. Supported operating systems The printer comes with software for the following operating systems: ● Windows XP ● Windows 2000 ● Windows ME ● Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) ● Windows Server 2003 For more information about upgrading from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003, go to http://www.
Printer properties (driver) Printer properties control the printer. You can change the default settings, such as media size and type, printing multiple pages on a single sheet of media (N-up printing), resolution, and watermarks. You can access the printer properties in the following ways: NOTE ● Through the software application that you are using to print. This only changes the settings for the current software application. ● Through the Windows operating system.
To access the printer properties online help 1. From the software application, click File, and then click Print. 2. Click Properties, and then click Help. Print setting priorities There are two ways to change print settings for this printer: in the software application or in the printer driver. Changes made in the software application override settings changed in the printer driver. Within a software application, changes made in the Page Setup dialog box override changes made in the Print dialog box.
Printer information page The Printer Test page is a printer information page that resides within the memory of the printer. During installation you can choose to print the Printer Test page. If the page prints, you correctly installed the printer. Printer Test page The Printer Test page contains information about printer driver and port settings. The page also contains information about the printer name and model, computer name, and so on. You can print the Printer Test page from the printer driver.
Printer media considerations HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality. The printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including recycled paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, vellum, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality. The printer can use a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide.
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2 Printing tasks This chapter provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Manual feed ● Canceling a print job ● Understanding print quality settings ● Optimizing print quality for media types ● Guidelines for using media ● Choosing paper and other media ● Loading media into the input trays ● Printing an envelope ● Printing multiple envelopes ● Printing on transparencies or labels ● Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms ● Printing on custom-size media and cardstock
Manual feed You can use manual feed when printing mixed media, for example, an envelope, then a letter, then an envelope, and so on. Feed an envelope into the priority feed slot and load letterhead into the main input tray. To print using manual feed 1. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 2. On the Paper/Quality tab, select Manual Feed from the Source is drop-down list. 3.
Canceling a print job You can cancel a print job from a software application or a print queue. To stop the printer immediately, remove the remaining paper from the printer. After the printer stops, use one of the following options. ● Software application: Typically, a dialog box appears briefly on your screen, allowing you to cancel the print job. ● Windows print queue: If a print job is waiting in a print queue (computer memory) or print spooler, delete the job there.
Understanding print quality settings Print quality settings affect how light or dark the print is on the page and the style in which the graphics are printed. You can also use the print quality settings to optimize the print quality for a specific media type. See Optimizing print quality for media types for more information. You can change the settings in the printer properties to accommodate the types of jobs you are printing.
Optimizing print quality for media types Media type settings control the temperature of your printer's fuser. You can change the settings for the media that you are using to optimize the print quality. The HP LaserJet 1018 printer provides a number of print modes that allow the unit to adapt more specifically to the printer's media environment. The following tables provide an overview of the driver print modes.
Guidelines for using media The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies, envelopes, and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help you select media that optimizes print quality and avoid media that might cause jams or damage the printer. Paper For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
Labels HP recommends that you print labels from the priority feed slot. CAUTION Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive degrades and might damage the printer. Label construction When selecting labels, consider the quality of the following components: ● Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200°C (392°F), the printer's maximum temperature. ● Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them.
Envelopes with double-side seams An envelope with double-side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Make sure that the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as shown in the following illustration.
Cardstock construction ● Smoothness: The 135-157 g/m2 (36-42 lb) cardstock should have a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield; 60-135 g/m2 (16-36 lb) cardstock should have a smoothness rating of 100-250 Sheffield. ● Construction: Cardstock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inches) of curl. ● Condition: Make sure that the cardstock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
Choosing paper and other media HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality documents. You can print on a variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size media. The following are the supported media sizes: ● Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) ● Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer performance and quality.
● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers. ● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperatures of the printer's image fuser. Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. HP produces a selection of media that is designed for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. ● Do not use letterhead paper with low-temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted forms or letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 200°C (392°F) for 0.
Loading media into the input trays The following sections describe how to load media into the different input trays. CAUTION If you try to print on media that is wrinkled, folded, or damaged in any way, a jam might occur. See Printer media considerations for more information. Priority feed slot The priority feed slot holds one sheet of media up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb) or one envelope, transparency, or cardstock. Load media with the top forward and the side to be printed facing up.
Printing an envelope Only use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer media considerations for more information. NOTE Use the priority feed slot for printing one envelope. Use the main input tray for printing multiple envelopes. 1. Before loading the envelope, slide the media guides outward to slightly wider than the envelopes. NOTE If the envelope has a flap on the short edge, feed that edge into the printer first. 2.
4. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 5. On the Paper/Quality tab, select Envelope as the media type. NOTE Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver. 6. Print the envelope. To print using manual feed, see Manual feed.
Printing multiple envelopes Only use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer media considerations for more information. NOTE Use the priority feed slot for printing one envelope. Use the main input tray for printing multiple envelopes. 1. Before loading the envelopes, slide the media guides outward to slightly wider than the envelopes. 2. Place the envelopes with the side to be printed facing up and the top edge along the left media guide. Stack up to 15 envelopes.
4. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. NOTE Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver. 5. On the Paper/Quality tab, select Envelope as the media type. 6. Print the envelopes.
Printing on transparencies or labels Use only transparencies and labels that are recommended for use in laser printers, such as HP transparency film and HP LaserJet labels. See Printer media considerations for more information. CAUTION Be sure to set the correct media type in the printer settings as instructed below. The printer adjusts the fuser temperature according to the media type setting.
Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms The HP LaserJet 1018 printer can print on letterhead and preprinted forms that can withstand temperatures of 200°C (392°F). 1. Load the paper with the top forward and the side to be printed facing up. Adjust the media guides to fit the width of the paper. 2. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 3. On the Paper/Quality tab, choose the correct media type. 4.
Printing on custom-size media and cardstock The HP LaserJet 1018 printer can print on custom-size media or cardstock between 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). Use the main input tray for multiple sheets. See Main input tray for the supported media sizes. CAUTION Make sure that the sheets are not stuck together before you load them. 1. Load the media with the narrow side forward and the side to be printed facing up. Adjust the media guides to fit the media. 2.
Printing on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing) To print on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing), you must run the paper through the printer twice. NOTE Manual two-sided printing can cause the printer to become dirty, reducing print quality. See Cleaning the printer for instructions if the printer becomes dirty. 1. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 2.
5. Place the stack back in the input tray. Side one should be facing down with the bottom edge feeding into the printer first. 6. Click Continue to print side two.
Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing) You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages appear smaller and are arranged on the sheet in the order that they would otherwise be printed. 1. From your software application, access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 2.
Printing booklets You can print booklets on letter or A4 paper. 1. Load the paper in the main input tray. 2. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 3. On the Finishing tab, select the option to Print On Both Sides (Manually). Select the appropriate binding option, and click OK. Print the document. NOTE Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems.
5. Place the pages from side one back in the input tray. Side one should be facing down with the bottom edge feeding into the printer first. 6. Print side two. 7. Fold and staple the pages.
Printing watermarks You can use the watermark option to print text "underneath" (in the background) of an existing document. For example, you might want to have large gray letters reading Draft or Confidential printed diagonally across the first page or all of the pages of a document. 1. From your software application, access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. 2. On the Effects tab, select the watermark you want to use.
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3 Maintenance This chapter provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Cleaning the printer ● Changing the pickup roller ● Cleaning the pickup roller ● Changing the printer separation pad ● Redistributing toner ● Changing the print cartridge 41
Cleaning the printer Clean the outside of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary. CAUTION Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer. During the printing process, media, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of problems, you can clean the print cartridge area and the printer media path.
3. With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the media path area and the print cartridge cavity. 4. Replace the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door. 5. Plug the printer into the power outlet, and then turn on the printer. Cleaning the printer media path If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, you can use the HP LaserJet cleaning utility to remove excess media and toner particles that can accumulate on the fuser assembly and rollers.
NOTE For best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not have any transparencies, you can use copier-grade media, 70 to 90 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb), with a smooth surface. 1. Make sure that the printer is idle and the Ready light is on. 2. Load the media in the input tray. 3. Print a cleaning page. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions. NOTE 44 The cleaning process takes approximately 3 minutes.
Changing the pickup roller Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequent replacement of the pickup roller. If the printer regularly mispicks (no media feeds through), you might need to change or clean the pickup roller. See Ordering supplies to order a new pickup roller. CAUTION Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer. 1. Turn the printer off, and then unplug the power cord from the printer. Wait for the printer to cool.
3. Find the pickup roller. 4. Release the small, white tabs on either side of the pickup roller, and rotate the pickup roller toward the front. 5. Gently pull the pickup roller up and out. 6. Position the new pickup roller in the slot. The circular and rectangular slots on each side will prevent you from installing the roller incorrectly. 7. Rotate the top of the new pickup roller away from you until both sides snap into place.
8. Reinstall the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door. 9. Plug the printer into the power outlet, and then turn on the printer.
Cleaning the pickup roller If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below: 1. Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 5 of Changing the pickup roller. 2. Dab a lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol, and scrub the roller. WARNING! Alcohol is flammable. Keep the alcohol and cloth away from an open flame. Before you close the printer and plug in the power cord, allow the alcohol to dry completely. 3.
Changing the printer separation pad Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequent replacement of the separation pad. If the printer regularly pulls multiple sheets of media at a time, you might need to change the separation pad. See Ordering supplies to order a new printer separation pad. NOTE Before you change the separation pad, clean the pickup roller. See Cleaning the pickup roller. 1. Turn the printer off, and then unplug the power cord from the printer.
4. Insert the new separation pad, and screw it into place. 5. Plug the printer into the power outlet, and turn on the printer.
Redistributing toner When toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page. You might be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner, which means that you might be able to finish the current print job before replacing the print cartridge. CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light. Cover the print cartridge with a sheet of paper. 1. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge from the printer.
If the print is still light, install a new print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions.
Changing the print cartridge CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light. Cover the print cartridge with a sheet of paper. 1. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the old print cartridge. See the recycling information inside the print cartridge box. CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, hold the print cartridge at each end. 2.
4. Insert the new print cartridge in the printer, making sure that the print cartridge is in position. Close the print cartridge door. CAUTION 54 If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into the fabric.
4 Problem solving This chapter provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Finding the solution ● Status light patterns ● Paper handling problems ● Printed page is different than what appeared on screen ● Printer software problems ● Improving print quality ● Clearing jams 55
Finding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems. Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly? ● Is the printer plugged into a power outlet that is known to work? ● Is the on/off switch in the on position? ● Is the print cartridge properly installed? See Changing the print cartridge. ● Is paper properly loaded in the input tray? See Loading media into the input trays.
Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable? Yes If the print quality is acceptable, go to Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer? No If the print quality is poor, see Improving print quality. Verify that the print settings are correct for the media you are using. See Choosing paper and other media for information on adjusting the settings for various types of media. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.
Status light patterns Light status legend Symbol for "light off" Symbol for "light on" Symbol for "light blinking" Control panel light message Light status State of the printer Action Ready No action is necessary. The printer is ready to print. Processing data Wait for the job to print. The printer is receiving or processing data. To cancel the current job, press the CANCEL button. Cleaning mode Wait until the Cleaning page is finished printing and the printer is in the Ready state.
Control panel light message (continued) Light status State of the printer Action Attention: door open, media out, no print cartridge, or media jam Check the following: This printer is in an error state that requires operator intervention. Printer initialization ● The print cartridge door is completely closed. ● Media is loaded. See Loading media into the input trays for instructions. ● The print cartridge is correctly installed in the printer. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions.
Paper handling problems Choose the item that best describes the problem: ● Media jam ● Print is skewed (crooked) ● More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time ● Printer does not pull media from the media input tray ● Printer curled the media ● Print job is extremely slow Media jam ● See Clearing jams for more information. ● Make sure that you are printing with media that meets specifications. See Printer media considerations for more information.
Printer curled the media ● See Curl or wave for more information. ● See Media paths or Choosing paper and other media for more information. Print job is extremely slow The maximum speed of the printer is up to 12 ppm for A4 media and 12 ppm for letter media for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. Your print job might be very complex. Try the following: NOTE ● Reduce the complexity of your document (for example, reduce the number of multiple graphics).
Printed page is different than what appeared on screen Choose the item that best describes the problem: ● Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text ● Missing graphics or text, or blank pages ● Page format is different than on another printer ● Graphics quality To preview a print job, use the Print Preview option in the software application (if available). NOTE Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text WARNING! ● If a specific file prints garbled text, there might be a problem with that specific file.
Page format is different than on another printer If you used an older or different printer driver (printer software) to create the document or the printer properties settings in the software are different, the page format might change when you try to print using your new printer driver or settings.
Printer software problems Printer software problems Problem Solution A printer driver for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer is not visible in the Printer folder. ● Restart the computer. ● Reinstall the printer software. In the Windows task bar, click Start, select Programs, select HP, select HP LaserJet 1018 series, and click Uninstall HP LaserJet 1018 series. Turn the printer off. Install the printer software from the CD. Turn the printer back on. NOTE Close any applications that are running.
Printer software problems (continued) Problem Solution The printer is in Ready mode, but nothing prints. ● Restart the computer. ● Verify that all of the cables are properly seated and within specifications. This includes the USB and power cables. Try a new cable. ● Reinstall the printer software. In the Windows task bar, click Start, select Programs, select HP, select HP LaserJet 1018 series, and click Uninstall HP LaserJet 1018 series. Turn the printer off.
Improving print quality This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects. Light or faded print ● The toner supply is low. See Redistributing toner for more information. ● The media might not meet HP's media specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). See Printer media considerations for more information. ● If the whole page is light, the print density adjustment is too light or EconoMode might be turned on.
NOTE If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Vertical lines ● The photosensitive drum inside the print cartridge has probably been scratched. Install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. ● Decrease the print density setting through printer properties. This decreases the amount of background shading. See Printer properties (driver). ● Change the media to a lighter basis weight.
Loose toner ● Clean the inside of the printer. See Cleaning the printer for instructions. ● Check the media type and quality. See Printer media considerations for more information. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. ● In your printer driver, make sure that the appropriate media type is selected. ● Plug the printer directly into an AC outlet instead of into a power strip. ● The print cartridge might be damaged.
Page skew ● Make sure that the media is loaded correctly and the media guides are not too tight or too loose against the media stack. See Loading media into the input trays for more information. ● The input bin might be too full. See Loading media into the input trays for more information. ● Check the media type and quality. See Printer media considerations for more information. ● Check the media type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity cause media to curl.
Toner scatter outline ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be resisting the toner. (A small amount of toner scatter is normal for laser printing.) Try a different media type. See Printer media considerations for more information. ● Turn over the stack of media in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printers. See Printer media considerations for more information.
Clearing jams CAUTION To prevent damage to the printer when clearing jams, including jams in the output bin, always open the print cartridge door and remove the print cartridge. Keep the door open and the cartridge out until the jam has been cleared. Opening the print cartridge door and removing the print cartridge relieves tension on the printer rollers, which prevents damage to the printer and makes the removal of jammed pages easier. Occasionally, media becomes jammed during a print job.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the printer when clearing jams, including jams in the output bin, always open the print cartridge door and remove the print cartridge. CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light. Cover the print cartridge with a sheet of paper. 1. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge. 2.
3. When you have removed the jammed media, replace the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door. After clearing a media jam, you might need to turn the printer off and turn it back on again. NOTE When you add new media, remove all of the media from the input tray and straighten the stack of new media. Return to Finding the solution.
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A Printer specifications This appendix provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Environmental specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Electrical specifications ● Physical specifications ● Printer capacities and ratings ● Memory specifications 75
Environmental specifications Operating environment Install in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. Printer plugged into an AC outlet: Storage environment NOTE 76 ● Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) ● Humidity: 20% to 80% (no condensation) Printer unplugged from an AC outlet: ● Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) ● Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Values are current as of April 1, 2004. Values are subject to change without notice. See http://www.hp.
Acoustic emissions Acoustic emissions1, 2 Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296 Printing3 LWAd = <6.2 Bels (A) and 62dB (A) Ready (PowerSave) Inaudible Sound pressure level, bystander position Declared Per ISO 9296 Printing3 LWAd = ≤4.9 Bels (A) and 49dB (A) Ready (PowerSave) Inaudible 1 Values are subject to change without notice. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj1018/ for current information.
Electrical specifications WARNING! Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. Doing so might damage the printer and void the product warranty. Power requirements Rated current 110-volt models 230-volt models 110-127v (+/-10%) 220v-240v (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz) 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz) 3.5 amps 2.
Physical specifications Dimensions Weight (2,000-page cartridge installed) NOTE ENWW ● Width: 370 mm (14.6 inches) ● Depth: 242 mm (9.5 inches) ● Height: 209 mm (8.2 inches) 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) Values are current as of April 1, 2004. Values are subject to change without notice. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj1018/ for current information.
Printer capacities and ratings Print speed 12 ppm for A4 media and 12 ppm for letter media ● First page out in as low as 10 seconds Main input tray capacity 150 sheets of regular weight 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper Priority feed slot capacity 1 sheet of media up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb) Top (face down) output bin capacity 100 sheets of regular weight 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper Minimum paper size 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) Maximum paper size 216 x 356 mm (8.
Memory specifications Base memory ENWW 2 MB RAM Memory specifications 81
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B Regulatory information FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Declaration of Conformity statement Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares that the product Product Name: Regulatory Model 3): Product Options: HP LaserJet 1018 BOISB-0207-00 ALL conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 60950-1:2001 / EN 60950-1:2001 +A11 IEC 60825-1:1993 +A1 +A2 / EN 60825-1:1994 +A1 +A2 (Class 1 Laser/LE
Regulatory statements Laser safety statement The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
Laser statement for Finland LASERTURVALLISUUS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT HP LaserJet 1018 -laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on määritetty standardin EN 60825-1 (1994) mukaisesti.
Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment. Ozone production This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3).
HP LaserJet printing supplies In many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (for example, print cartridge) can be returned to HP through the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program. An easy-to-use and free take back program is available in more than 30 countries/regions. Multilingual program information and instructions are included in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge and supplies package.
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Material safety data sheet Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for supplies containing chemical substances (for example, toner) can be obtained by contacting the HP website at: http://www.hp.com/go/ msds or http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/environment/productinfo/safety.
C Warranty and licensing Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT HP LaserJet 1018 printer DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY 12 month limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Hewlett-Packard software license agreement ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS The following License Terms govern your use of the accompanying Software unless you have a separate signed agreement with Hewlett-Packard. License Grant. Hewlett-Packard grants you a license to use one copy of the Software.
Print cartridge limited warranty This HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not apply to products that (a) have been refilled, refurbished, remanufactured or tampered with in any way, (b) experience problems resulting from misuse, improper storage, or operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the printer product or (c) exhibit wear from ordinary use.
D HP parts and accessories This appendix provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Ordering supplies ● Using HP print cartridges 95
Ordering supplies You can increase the printer's capabilities with optional accessories and supplies. Use accessories and supplies specifically designed for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer to ensure optimum performance. Ordering information Printing supplies Print cartridges for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer Item Description or use Order number HP Multipurpose paper HP brand paper for a variety of uses (1 box of 10 reams, 500 sheets each). To order a sample, in the U.S., call 800-471-4701.
Ordering information (continued) Accessory part ENWW Item Description or use Order number Input tray cover Used to cover the media in the input tray. Q2460-40004 (U.S.
Using HP print cartridges The following sections provide information about HP print cartridges and instructions for redistributing toner and changing the print cartridge. HP policy on non-HP print cartridges Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP print cartridges, either new, refilled, or remanufactured. Since they are not HP products, Hewlett-Packard cannot influence their design or control their quality.
E Service and support This appendix provides information on the following topics: ENWW ● Availability of support and service ● Guidelines for repacking the printer ● How to contact HP 99
Availability of support and service Around the world, HP provides a variety of service and support options for purchase. Availability of these programs will vary depending upon your location. HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements HP has various service and support options that meet a wide range of needs. These options are not part of the standard warranty. Support services may vary by location.
Guidelines for repacking the printer Use the following guidelines when repacking the printer: ● CAUTION ENWW Remove and keep the print cartridge. If the print cartridge is left in the printer, severe damage to the printer may occur. To prevent damage to the print cartridge, store the print cartridge in its original packing material, or store it so that it is not exposed to light. ● If possible, use the original shipping container and packing material.
How to contact HP If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links: 102 ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1018/ for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. ● World Wide, see http://www.hp.com/.
Index A accessories, ordering 96 acoustics emissions 77 agreements, maintenance 100 Attention light 4 B blank pages 62 booklets, printing 37 C canceling a print job 17 cardstock guidelines for using 22 printing 33 changing pickup roller 45 print cartridge 53 separation pad 49 choosing media 24 paper 24 cleaning media path 43 pickup roller 48 print cartridge area 42 printer 42 clearing jams 71 configuration, HP LaserJet 1018 printer 3 conserving toner 98 considerations media 13 contacting HP 102 contracts,
lights Attention 4 Ready 4 status light patterns 58 loading media 150-sheet input tray 26 priority feed slot 26 M main input tray loading 26 location 4 media path 6 maintenance agreements 100 manual feed printing 16 manual two-sided printing 34 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 90 media clearing jams 71 guidelines for use 20 loading 26 optimizing print quality for media types 19 printing custom-size media 33 printing manually 16 recommended 24 selecting 24 supported sizes 13 types that might damage the prin
printer media guides main input tray 6 priority feed slot 6 printer properties accessing 10 online help 10 printer, specifications 80 printing booklets 37 canceling 17 cardstock 33 custom-size media 33 envelopes 27 forms, preprinted 32 labels 31 letterhead 32 manual feed 16 multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 36 N-up 36 on both sides of the paper (manual) 34 transparencies 31 watermarks 39 priority feed slot loading 26 location 4 overview 6 R Ready light 4 recycling HP printing supplies returns and en
tray main input 4 troubleshooting blank pages 62 contacting HP support 57 creases 69 curl 69 Demo page 56 dropouts 66 garbled text 62 gray background 67 incomplete text 62 light or faded print 66 loose toner 68 misformed characters 68 missing graphics or text 62 page skew 69 paper handling problems 60 poor graphics quality 63 print quality 57 printed page and expectations 57 printed page differs from on-screen page 62 printer setup 56 printer software problems 64 106 Index printer-computer communication
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