HP Laserjet 1020 Printer

[aesthete8]

Any reactions?

 

[Tony]

Any reactions?

The LJ 1020 is a very good entry level laser, quite fast and good quality. It
has a good duty cycle.
Only downside is the toner cartridge is fairly small but this is only a problem
if you are going to do lots of printing and compatible/remanufactured
cartridges are available.
It networks well peer-to-peer and is easy to use. The main paper tray is quite
small, can't remember how many sheets but something like 150 (you may wish to
check this).
Looking years ahead, service will not be cheap because parts costs are high but
this is typical of entry level lasers. The most likely part that will need
replacement is the pick up roller which is user replaceable. It may cost a bit
more than some of the competitors but is better engineered than most, I would
recommend that you do not get caught with the cheap Brother lasers currently
available, they are not well built and in my opinion will not last as long
before servicing is required.
Tony

 

[aesthete8]

Thank you for your quick and informative reply.

Since the toner cartridge is small, I suppose that means I will have to
buy more cartridges over a shorter period of time compared to other
printers with larger toner cartridges.

I am a writer and all I need is something that is cheap and relatively
reliable to print out my rough drafts and revisions. I don't need
color or graphics. I was told that I should look for a laser printer
since their cost-per-page is lower than other kinds of printers.

If you have any other printer recommendations for someone with my
needs, any advice offered would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Tony]

Thank you for your quick and informative reply.

Since the toner cartridge is small, I suppose that means I will have to
buy more cartridges over a shorter period of time compared to other
printers with larger toner cartridges.

I am a writer and all I need is something that is cheap and relatively
reliable to print out my rough drafts and revisions. I don't need
color or graphics. I was told that I should look for a laser printer
since their cost-per-page is lower than other kinds of printers.

If you have any other printer recommendations for someone with my
needs, any advice offered would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Cost per page is generally lower on lasers and entry level lasers are much
cheaper to buy nowadays. You should be able to select draft mode for your needs
and that will save toner. The question of how often you need to buy cartridges
really boils down to cost per page, larger carts cost more and are generally
lower cost per page, but to take advantage of that you will be spending more on
the initial purchase. The other advantages of lasers over inkjets in your
environment are that for the cost of a 1020 you will probably get faster
printing than an inkjet and there is no concern over intermittent usage
resulting in head problems.
Lexmark make good lasers (unlike their inkjets). These are the two
manufacturers of entry level monochrome lasers that I would consider.
Tony

 

[aesthete8]

Thank you again for your quick and informative reply.

 

[Jim McColl]

The toner cartridge is rated for 3000 pages and you can buy after market
compatibles for around $40.00 .

This is far cheaper than an inkjet. Moreover you will find it prints a lot
faster. The initial cost should be very competitive with a low cost inkjet.
I recently picked up an HP1020 for $130 Canadian dollars at a local Staples
store, and, so far, I am very impressed wih the overall speed and print
quality.

 

[aesthete8]

Concerning printing on both sides of the paper, am I right to presume
that this printer can't do that?

 

[Arthur Entlich]

Most laser printers can print on both sides of the page, with manual
assistance to turn the paper over, and can do so without real damage.

Occasionally, the paper curls too much, or the toner will stick to wrong
parts, butter this rarely occurs. It may be best., for safety, to ask
HP if they have any suggestions or expectations or concerns.

Art

 

[aesthete8]

Thank you for your quick and informative reply.

Most laser printers can print on both sides of the page, with manual
assistance to turn the paper over, and can do so without real damage.

Occasionally, the paper curls too much, or the toner will stick to wrong
parts, butter this rarely occurs. It may be best., for safety, to ask
HP if they have any suggestions or expectations or concerns.

Art

 

[aesthete8]

Concerning using ink saver function all the time, how much longer will
a cartridge last in terms of time?

Twice as long?

 

[aesthete8]

Current offer which may be of interest:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...n&v1=Print&catLevel=2&product_code=Q5911A#ABA

 

[Lou]

Current offer which may be of interest:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...n&v1=Print&catLevel=2&product_code=Q5911A#ABA

Thanks

Lou