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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 2 , 04/200 9 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties [...]

Table of contents 1 Printer basics Quick access to more information .................... ................. .......................... ................. .............2 Web links for drivers, software, and support ............... . .................. ....................... .............2 User guide links ..................... .................... ..[...]

Priority feed slot ............................................................................................................ .... 26 150-sheet main input tray ................................................................................................. 26 Printing an envelope ...................... ............... ...... ................... [...]

Page skew ...................... . .......... ............... .... ................................ .......... ....... ................ ...69 Curl or wave ........................ ............. ......... ....... ..................... .................... ............. ....... ....69 Wrinkles or creases ..................................... ........[...]

Appendix E Service and support Availability of support and service .................... ....................... .................... ......... ............. ....10 0 HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements .............. ......... ........... ............... .....100 Guidelines for repacking the printer .....................................[...]

1 Printer basics This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Quick access to more information ● Printer configuration ● Walkaround ● Printer control panel ● Media paths ● Printer connections ● Printer software ● Printer information page ● Printer media considerations ENWW 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/lj101[...]

Printer configuration Below is the standard configuration for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. HP LaserJet 1018 printer ● 12 pages per minute (ppm) for A4 media and 12 ppm for letter media ● First page out in as few as 10 seconds ● FastRes 1200: 1200 dpi effective output quality (600 x 600 x 2 dpi with HP Resolution Enhancement technology [REt])[...]

Walkaround The following illustrations identify the components of the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. 1 Attention light 2 Ready light 3 Print cartridge door 4 Output media support 5 Priority feed slot 6 150-sheet main input tray 7 Output bin 1 On/off switch 2 Power receptacle 3 USB port 4 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW[...]

Printer control panel The printer control panel is composed of two lights. These lights produce patterns that identify your printer's status. 1 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 inform[...]

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 t[...]

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. ENWW Media paths 7[...]

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. 8 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW[...]

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 ●[...]

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: ● Through the software application that you are using to [...]

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 [...]

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. T[...]

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 an[...]

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2 Printing tasks This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● 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 mul[...]

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 prop[...]

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 jo[...]

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 sett[...]

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 enviro[...]

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 convention[...]

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 20[...]

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. 1 acceptable envelope construction 2[...]

Cardstock construction ● Smoothness : The 135-157 g/m 2 (36-42 lb) cardstock should have a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield; 60-135 g/m 2 (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 cardsto[...]

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) ● Max[...]

● 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[...]

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 [...]

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 envelope[...]

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 av[...]

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 [...]

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/Qualit[...]

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 t[...]

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 pr[...]

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 yo[...]

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. Ac[...]

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. ENWW Printing on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing) 35[...]

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, acc[...]

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 o[...]

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. 38 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW[...]

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 [...]

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3 Maintenance This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Cleaning the printer ● Changing the pickup roller ● Cleaning the pickup roller ● Changing the printer separation pad ● Redistributing toner ● Changing the print cartridge ENWW 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[...]

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 [...]

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/m 2 (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 pref[...]

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 p[...]

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[...]

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 Changing the pickup roller 47[...]

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 fro[...]

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 [...]

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 ENWW[...]

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 [...]

If the print is still light, install a new print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. 52 Chapter 3 Maintenance ENWW[...]

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, h[...]

4. Insert the new print cartridge in the printer, making sure that the print cartridge is in position. Close the print cartridge door. CAUTION 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 . 54 Chapter 3 Maintenance ENWW[...]

4 Problem solving This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● 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 ENWW 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 prop[...]

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 sett[...]

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 The printer is ready to print. No action is necessary. Processing data The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the j[...]

Light status State of the printer Action Attention: door open, media out, no print cartridge, or media jam This printer is in an error state that requires operator intervention. Check the following: ● The print cartridge door is completely closed. ● Media is loaded. See Loading media into the input trays for instructions. ● The print cartridg[...]

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 in[...]

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 followin[...]

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 NOTE To preview a print job, use the Print Preview option in the software applicatio[...]

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. To help eliminate this problem, try the following:[...]

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 LaserJ[...]

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 Lase[...]

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 fo[...]

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. Gray background ● Decrease the print density setting thro[...]

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 sel[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 r[...]

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[...]

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 . ENW[...]

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A Printer specifications This appendix provides information on the following topics: ● Environmental specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Electrical specifications ● Physical specifications ● Printer capacities and ratings ● Memory specifications ENWW 75[...]

Environmental specifications Operating environment Install in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. Printer plugged into an AC outlet: ● Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) ● Humidity: 20% to 80% (no condensation) Storage environment Printer unplugged from an AC outlet: ● Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) ● Humidity: 10[...]

Acoustic emissions Acoustic emissions 1, 2 Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296 Printing 3 L WA d = <6.2 Bels (A) and 62dB (A) Ready (PowerSave) Inaudible Sound pressure level, bystander position Declared Per ISO 9296 Printing 3 L WA d = ≤ 4.9 Bels (A) and 49dB (A) Ready (PowerSave) Inaudible 1 Values are subject to change without notice. S[...]

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. 110-volt models 230-volt models Power requirements 110-127v (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz) 220v-240v (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz) Rated curre[...]

Physical specifications Dimensions ● Width: 370 mm (14.6 inches) ● Depth: 242 mm (9.5 inches) ● Height: 209 mm (8.2 inches) Weight (2,000-page cartridge installed) 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) NOTE 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. ENWW Physi[...]

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/m 2 (20 lb) paper Priority feed slot capacity 1 sheet of media up to 163 g/m 2 (43 lb) Top (face down) output bin capacity 100 sheets of regular weight 7[...]

Memory specifications Base memory 2 MB RAM ENWW 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 fr[...]

Declaration of Conformity statement Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet 1018 Regulatory Model 3) : BOISB-0207-00 Product Options: AL[...]

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 prod[...]

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[...]

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 (O 3 ). Energy con[...]

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. Multi- lingual program information and instructi[...]

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 recyclin[...]

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 . 90 Appendix B Regulatory information ENWW[...]

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. [...]

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 wit[...]

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 envi[...]

D HP parts and accessories This appendix provides information on the following topics: ● Ordering supplies ● Using HP print cartridges ENWW 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 Item Description or use Order number Printing supplies HP Multipurpose paper HP brand paper for a variety o[...]

Item Description or use Order number Accessory part Input tray cover Used to cover the media in the input tray. Q2460-40004 (U.S.) Q2460-40005 (Europe) Ordering information (continued) ENWW Ordering supplies 97[...]

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 pr[...]

E Service and support This appendix provides information on the following topics: ● Availability of support and service ● Guidelines for repacking the printer ● How to contact HP ENWW 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 [...]

Guidelines for repacking the printer Use the following guidelines when repacking the printer: ● Remove and keep the print cartridge. If the print cartridge is left in the printer, severe damage to the printer may occur. CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, store the print cartridge in its original packing material, or store it so tha[...]

How to contact HP If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links: ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1018/ for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. ● World Wide, see http://www.hp.com/ . 102 Appendix E Service and support ENWW[...]

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 [...]

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 p[...]

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 p[...]

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 print[...]

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