HP LaserJet 1018 User Manual

Cardstock construction
●Smoothness : The 135-157 g/m2 (36-42 lb) cardstock should have a smoothness rating
of 100-180 Sheffield; 60-135 g/m2 (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 cardstock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
● Sizes : Only use cardstock within the following size ranges:
● Minimum : 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
● Maximum :...

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)
● Maximum : 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect
printer performance and quality. To...

●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 printers 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 not use letterhead paper with low-temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted
forms or letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 200°C (392°F) for
0.1...

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 163 g/m2 (43 lb) or one envelope,
transparency, or cardstock. Load media with the top forward and the side to be printed
facing up. To prevent jams and...

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 envelopes.
NOTEIf the envelope has a flap on the short edge, feed that edge into the printer first.
2. Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up and...

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 availability of features for that driver.
6. Print the envelope. To print using manual feed, see 
Manual feed .
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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
envelopes.
2. Place the envelopes with the side to be printed  facing up and the top edge along the left
media guide. Stack up to 15 envelopes.
NOTEIf 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/Quality  tab, select Envelope as the media type.
6. Print the envelopes.
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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 temperature according to the media type setting. When printing on special
media such as transparencies or labels, this adjustment prevents the fuser from...

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 preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See
Printer properties (driver)  for instructions.
3. On the  Paper/Quality  tab, choose the correct media type.
4. Print the...