The HP 1020 LaserJet printer is one of the most successful monochrome printers for personal and small business use. Its reliability, adequate printing speed and clear quality have made it a vital part of computer related arsenal for homes and firms across the world.
If you’re looking for the 1020 LaserJet printer driver the best place to look is at HP. If you have a MAC OS X system, you will need to use a 1022 driver to operate the 1020 printer successfully (according to most forums).
The HP 1020 LaserJet printer utilizes the Q2612A Black Print Toner Cartridge, which lasts an average of 2000 pages. Instead of repeatedly buying expensive new toners, you can use several cheaper kits (DIY) and services for refilling these cartridges with pretty good results. An original toner cartridge can be easily refilled at least twice without compromising quality.
Don’t forget to buy or sell HP printers through our free classifieds. Here are the 1020 printer specifications found on the HP website.
| Speed/Monthly Volume | |
| Print speed, black (best quality mode) | Up to 15 ppm |
| Print speed, black (normal quality mode) | Up to 15 ppm |
| Monthly duty cycle | Up to 5000 pages |
| *Footnote for duty cycle | Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups. |
| Recommended monthly print volume | 250 to 2000 pages |
| *Footnote for recommended monthly print volume | HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period. |
| First page out (black) | Less than 10 sec |
| Processor speed | 234 MHz |
| Print Quality/Technology | |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Print quality, black | Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1200 dpi effective output) |
| Resolution technology | REt, HP FastRes 1200 |
| Number of cartridges | 1 (black) |
| Paper Handling/Media | |
| Paper tray(s), standard | 1 (plus single-sheet priority input slot) |
| Paper tray(s), maximum | 1 (plus single-sheet priority input slot) |
| Input capacity, standard | Up to 150 sheets |
| Input capacity, maximum | Up to 151 sheets |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Envelope input, standard | Up to 15 envelopes |
| Output capacity, standard | Up to 100 sheets |
| Output capacity, maximum | Up to 100 sheets |
| Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper) | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Paper handling, input (standard) | Single-sheet priority feed slot, 150-sheet input tray |
| Paper handling, output (standard) | 100-sheet face-down bin |
| Document finishing | Sheetfed |
| Media sizes, standard | Letter, legal, executive, postcards, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch) |
| Media sizes, custom | Main tray: 5.8 x 8.27 to 8.5 x 14 in; input slot: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in |
| Media types | Paper (laser, plain, photo), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, postcards |
| Memory/Print Languages/Typefaces | |
| Memory, standard | 2 MB |
| Memory, maximum | 2 MB |
| Hard disk | None |
| Print languages, standard | Host-based printing |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity, standard | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port |
| Macintosh compatible | No |
| Print drivers, standard | Host-based |
| Minimum system requirements | PC: 2000 or XP, 90 MHz Pentium, 120 MB free hard disk space (10 MB minimum install), CD-ROM drive, USB port (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) |
| Compatible Network Operating Systems | |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional |
| Dimensions/Weight/Warranty | |
| Dimensions, max. (W x D x H) | 14.6 x 14.2 x 8.2 in |
| Dimensions, std. (W x D x H) | 14.6 x 9.5 x 8.2 in |
| Weight, U.S. | 11 lb |
| Warranty, standard | One-year limited warranty |
| What’s in the Box | |
| What’s in the box | HP LaserJet 1020 Printer, HP LaserJet print cartridge, Getting Started Guide, printer documentation and software on CD-ROM, power cord |
| Cable included? | No |
| Software included | Host-based |
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