HP 1018 User Manual

HP LaserJet 1018User Guide

Quick access to more informationThe following sections provide resources for additional information about theHP LaserJet 1018 printer.Web links for dr

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTYSTATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATEDABOVE, IN NO EVENT

Hewlett-Packard software license agreementATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSETERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWAR

Print cartridge limited warrantyThis HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Thiswarranty does not apply to prod

DHP parts and accessoriesThis appendix provides information on the following topics:●Ordering supplies●Using HP print cartridgesENWW 95

Ordering suppliesYou can increase the printer's capabilities with optional accessories and supplies.Use accessories and supplies specifically des

Item Description or use Order numberAccessory part Input tray cover Used to cover themedia in the input tray.Q2460-40004 (U.S.)Q2460-40005 (Europe)Ord

Using HP print cartridgesThe following sections provide information about HP print cartridges and instructions forredistributing toner and changing th

EService and supportThis appendix provides information on the following topics:●Availability of support and service●Guidelines for repacking the print

Availability of support and serviceAround the world, HP provides a variety of service and support options for purchase.Availability of these programs

Guidelines for repacking the printerUse the following guidelines when repacking the printer:● Remove and keep the print cartridge. If the print cartri

Printer configurationBelow is the standard configuration for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer.HP LaserJet 1018 printer● 12 pages per minute (ppm) for A4 m

How to contact HPIf you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links:● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/suppor

IndexAaccessories, ordering 96acoustics emissions 77agreements, maintenance 100Attention light 4Bblank pages 62booklets, printing 37Ccanceling a print

lightsAttention 4Ready 4status light patterns 58loading media150-sheet input tray 26priority feed slot 26Mmain input trayloading 26location 4media pat

printer media guidesmain input tray 6priority feed slot 6printer propertiesaccessing 10online help 10printer, specifications 80printingbooklets 37canc

traymain input 4troubleshootingblank pages 62contacting HP support 57creases 69curl 69Demo page 56dropouts 66garbled text 62gray background 67incomple

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WalkaroundThe following illustrations identify the components of the HP LaserJet 1018 printer.1Attention light2Ready light3Print cartridge door4Output

Printer control panelThe printer control panel is composed of two lights. These lights produce patterns thatidentify your printer's status.1 Atte

Media pathsThe following sections describe the input trays and output bin.Priority feed slotYou should use the priority feed slot when feeding one she

Output binThe output bin is located on the top of the printer. Printed media is collected here in thecorrect sequence. The output media support provid

Printer connectionsThe HP LaserJet 1018 printer supports USB 2.0 High Speed connections.Connecting the USB cable1. Plug the USB cable into the printer

Printer softwareThe following sections describe the supported operating systems and the software that isprovided with the HP LaserJet 1018 printer.NOT

Printer properties (driver)Printer properties control the printer. You can change the default settings, such as mediasize and type, printing multiple

To access the printer properties online help1. From the software application, click File, and then click Print.2. Click Properties, and then click Hel

Printer information pageThe Printer Test page is a printer information page that resides within the memory of theprinter. During installation you can

Printer media considerationsHP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality. The printer accepts a variety of media,such as cut-sheet paper (incl

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2Printing tasksThis chapter provides information on the following topics:●Manual feed●Canceling a print job●Understanding print quality settings●Optim

Manual feedYou can use manual feed when printing mixed media, for example, an envelope, then aletter, then an envelope, and so on. Feed an envelope in

Canceling a print jobYou can cancel a print job from a software application or a print queue.To stop the printer immediately, remove the remaining pap

Understanding print quality settingsPrint quality settings affect how light or dark the print is on the page and the style in whichthe graphics are pr

Optimizing print quality for media typesMedia type settings control the temperature of your printer's fuser. You can change thesettings for the m

Guidelines for using mediaThe following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies,envelopes, and other special media

LabelsHP recommends that you print labels from the priority feed slot.CAUTIONDo not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adh

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Envelopes with double-side seamsAn envelope with double-side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of theenvelope rather than diagonal sea

Cardstock construction●Smoothness: The 135-157 g/m2 (36-42 lb) cardstock should have a smoothness ratingof 100-180 Sheffield; 60-135 g/m2 (16-36 lb) c

Choosing paper and other mediaHP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality documents. You can print on a variety ofmedia, such as paper (inclu

● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers.● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperaturesof the pri

Loading media into the input traysThe following sections describe how to load media into the different input trays.CAUTIONIf you try to print on media

Printing an envelopeOnly use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer mediaconsiderations for more information.NOTEUse the prior

4. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). SeePrinter properties (driver) for instructions.5. On the Paper/Qua

Printing multiple envelopesOnly use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer mediaconsiderations for more information.NOTEUse th

4. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). SeePrinter properties (driver) for instructions.NOTENot all printer

Printing on transparencies or labelsUse only transparencies and labels that are recommended for use in laser printers, such asHP transparency film and

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Printing on letterhead and preprinted formsThe HP LaserJet 1018 printer can print on letterhead and preprinted forms that canwithstand temperatures of

Printing on custom-size media and cardstockThe HP LaserJet 1018 printer can print on custom-size media or cardstock between76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)

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

5. Place the stack back in the input tray. Side one should be facing down with the bottomedge feeding into the printer first.6. Click Continue to prin

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

Printing bookletsYou can print booklets on letter or A4 paper.1. Load the paper in the main input tray.2. Access the printer properties (or printing p

5. Place the pages from side one back in the input tray. Side one should be facing downwith the bottom edge feeding into the printer first.6. Print si

Printing watermarksYou can use the watermark option to print text "underneath" (in the background) of anexisting document. For example, you

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3MaintenanceThis chapter provides information on the following topics:●Cleaning the printer●Changing the pickup roller●Cleaning the pickup roller●Chan

Table of contents1 Printer basicsQuick access to more information ...

Cleaning the printerClean the outside of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary.CAUTIONDo not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the

3. With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the media path area and the printcartridge cavity.4. Replace the print cartridge, and close the

NOTEFor best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not have any transparencies, you canuse copier-grade media, 70 to 90 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb), w

Changing the pickup rollerNormal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require morefrequent replacement of the pickup roller.If

3. Find the pickup roller.4. Release the small, white tabs on either side of the pickup roller, and rotate the pickuproller toward the front.5. Gently

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.ENWW Chan

Cleaning the pickup rollerIf you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below:1. Remove the pickup roller as

Changing the printer separation padNormal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require morefrequent replacement of the separat

4. Insert the new separation pad, and screw it into place.5. Plug the printer into the power outlet, and turn on the printer.50 Chapter 3 Maintenance

Redistributing tonerWhen toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page. You might be able totemporarily improve print quality by redis

Priority feed slot ...26150-sheet main in

If the print is still light, install a new print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge forinstructions.52 Chapter 3 Maintenance ENWW

Changing the print cartridgeCAUTIONTo prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light. Cover theprint cartridge with a sh

4. Insert the new print cartridge in the printer, making sure that the print cartridge is inposition. Close the print cartridge door.CAUTIONIf toner g

4Problem solvingThis chapter provides information on the following topics:●Finding the solution●Status light patterns●Paper handling problems●Printed

Finding the solutionYou can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems.Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly?● Is the printer

Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable?Yes If the print quality is acceptable, go to Step 5: Isthe printer communicating with the computer?No If the

Status light patternsLight status legendSymbol for "light off"Symbol for "light on"Symbol for "light blinking"Control pa

Light status State of the printer ActionAttention: door open, mediaout, no print cartridge, or mediajamThis printer is in an error statethat requires

Paper handling problemsChoose the item that best describes the problem:●Media jam●Print is skewed (crooked)●More than one sheet of media feeds through

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

Page skew ...69Curl or wave ...

Printed page is different than what appeared on screenChoose the item that best describes the problem:●Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text●Missing

Page format is different than on another printerIf you used an older or different printer driver (printer software) to create the document or theprint

Printer software problemsPrinter software problemsProblem SolutionA printer driver for the HP LaserJet 1018 printeris not visible in the Printer folde

Problem SolutionThe printer is in Ready mode, but nothing prints. ● Restart the computer.● Verify that all of the cables are properlyseated and within

Improving print qualityThis section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.Light or faded print ● The toner supply is low

NOTEIf these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or servicerepresentative.Vertical lines● The photosensitive drum inside

Loose toner● Clean the inside of the printer. See Cleaningthe printer for instructions.● Check the media type and quality. SeePrinter media considerat

Page skew● Make sure that the media is loaded correctlyand the media guides are not too tight or tooloose against the media stack. See Loadingmedia in

Toner scatter outline● If large amounts of toner have scatteredaround the characters, the media might beresisting the toner. (A small amount of toners

Clearing jamsCAUTIONTo prevent damage to the printer when clearing jams, including jams in the output bin,always open the print cartridge door and rem

Appendix E Service and supportAvailability of support and service ...

CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the printer when clearing jams, including jams in the output bin,always open the print cartridge door and remove the print

3. When you have removed the jammed media, replace the print cartridge, and close theprint cartridge door.After clearing a media jam, you might need t

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APrinter specificationsThis appendix provides information on the following topics:●Environmental specifications●Acoustic emissions●Electrical specific

Environmental specificationsOperating environment Install in a well-ventilated, dust-free area.Printer plugged into an AC outlet:● Temperature: 10°C t

Acoustic emissionsAcoustic emissions1, 2Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296Printing3LWAd = <6.2 Bels (A) and 62dB (A)Ready (PowerSave) Inaudibl

Electrical specificationsWARNING!Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do notconvert operating voltages. Doing

Physical specificationsDimensions ● Width: 370 mm (14.6 inches)● Depth: 242 mm (9.5 inches)● Height: 209 mm (8.2 inches)Weight (2,000-page cartridge i

Printer capacities and ratingsPrint speed ● 12 ppm for A4 media and 12 ppm for lettermedia● First page out in as low as 10 secondsMain input tray capa

Memory specificationsBase memory 2 MB RAMENWW Memory specifications 81

1Printer basicsThis chapter provides information on the following topics:●Quick access to more information●Printer configuration●Walkaround●Printer co

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BRegulatory informationFCC complianceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part

Declaration of Conformity statementDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Compan

Regulatory statementsLaser safety statementThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration has implement

Laser statement for FinlandLASERTURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 LASERLAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARATHP LaserJet 1018 -laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen

Environmental product stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmen

HP LaserJet printing suppliesIn many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (for example, print cartridge) canbe returned to HP thro

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Householdin the European UnionThis symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this produ

Material safety data sheetMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for supplies containing chemical substances (forexample, toner) can be obtained by contac

CWarranty and licensingHewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHP PRODUCTHP LaserJet 1018 printerDURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY12 month limited warran