The HP LaserJet 1022 printer using the HP 1022 toner is fully functional, relatively quick when it comes to print speed, and delivers printouts that are high in quality. It is also easy to pick up and move around and actually looks attractive sitting next to a computer. This monochrome laser unit from Hewlett-Packard also comes in models that are ready to be hooked up to a networked workgroup.
In terms of size, the 1022 is fairly compact and light in weight, coming in at just a shade over 12 pounds. It also is good at delivering printed product at a high rate of speed, bringing its user about 19 pages per minute of quality black-and-white print output with little trouble at all. Many printers in this price range are several pages per minute below what the 1022 can do consistently.
The printer can only be hooked up one way to a computer in its standard configuration, but that is not a bad thing when one considers that it makes use of a high-speed USB port. Just use the included CD-ROM to quickly install all driver software along with a handy user’s manual, though one will need to supply one’s own USB cable as the 1022 doesn’t supply one of its own.
Another nice feature of this Hewlett-Packard printer is that it is compatible with both Windows-based operating systems and Mac OS 10.2 and higher platforms. Many HP laser printers at this price point can usually only make use of Windows-based platforms, leaving Mac users out in the cold. That isn’t the case with the 1022 series.
The printer comes with a standard 8 MB of memory, but that’s no big deal because the printer is made to be what’s known as “host-based, ” meaning that it will make use of the computer’s processing power to perform all print jobs. If it’s needed for more than text jobs (that is to say, if it’s meant to print out graphics-rich jobs), a handy driver can be downloaded from Hewlett-Packard’s website to do so.
The 1022 also features a relatively speedy 266 MHz processor, meaning that it will be able to process print jobs quickly, prioritize them, and then get them printed out with a minimum of fuss. It will pull paper from a standard 250-sheet autoload input tray and it can hold a total of 260 sheets when a 10-sheet custom autoload slot is also used. This should be enough for most personal use requirements.
Maximum monthly duty cycle when it comes to the 1022 is about 8000 pages, which is usually quite enough for a printer intended to be primarily a Mac or PC-to-printer unit. “Monthly duty cycle” refers to how many sheets the printer can print out on in a single month before needing minor replenishment or maintenance. This is in line with most other printers in this particular category.
At present, prices for the HP LaserJet 1022 printer are coming in at about $190 for a refurbished model and up to $600 for a brand-new model. Keep in mind that it doesn’t come with its own USB cable, so be prepared to shell out additional money for one. Still, it’s a very lightweight and compact machine that prints out quite quickly, making it well worth the price. If you are printing lots of graphics make sure to have plenty of HP Laserjet 1022 toner on hand. Toner is the ink that the printer uses to print. Hp toner can be found online or in stores.
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