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 : 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 inches)
Cardstock guidelines
Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inches) away from the edges.
Letterhead and preprinted forms
Letterhead is premium paper that often has a watermark, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and
is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Preprinted forms
can be made of a broad spectrum of paper types ranging from recycled to premium.
Many manufactures now design these grades of paper with properties optimized for laser
printer and advertise the paper as laser-compatible or laser-guaranteed.
NOTE
Some page-to-page variation is normal when printing with laser printers. This variation
cannot be observed when printing on plain  paper. However, this variation is obvious when
printing on preprinted forms because the lines and  boxes are already placed on the page.
To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead, observe
the following guidelines:
● Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of thermography).
● Use preprinted forms and letterhead paper that have been printed by offset lithography
or engraving.
● Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant  inks that will not melt, vaporize, or
release undesirable emissions when heated to 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. Typically,
oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement.
● When the form is preprinted, be  careful not to change the moisture content of the paper,
and do not use materials that change  the papers electrical or handling properties. Seal
the forms in moisture-proof wrap to prevent moisture changes during storage.
● Avoid processing preprinted forms that have a finish or coating.
● Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers.
● Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces.
● Avoid using offset powders or other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking
together.
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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 achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-\
quality media designed for laser printers. See 
Printer media considerations  for detailed
paper and media specifications.
NOTE
Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media
supplier should understand the requirements specified in the  HP LaserJet printer family print
media guide  (HP part number 5851-1468). See 
Printer media considerations  for more
information.
HP media
HP recommends the following HP media:
● HP Multipurpose Paper
● HP Office Paper
● HP All-in-One Printing Paper
● HP LaserJet Paper
● HP Premium Choice LaserJet Paper
Media to avoid
The HP LaserJet 1018 printer can handle many types of media. Use of media outside the
printers specifications will cause a loss of print quality and increase the chance of paper
jams.
●Do not use paper that is too rough.
● Do not use paper with cutouts or  perforations other than standard three-hole punched
paper.
● Do not use multipart forms.
● Do not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.
Media that might damage the printer
In rare circumstances media can damage the printer. The following media must be avoided
to prevent possible damage:
●Do not use media with staples attached.
● Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers.
Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet prin\
ters.
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●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 second.
● Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, or that melts, offsets, or
discolors when exposed to 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, go to  http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies/ in the U.S. or
to  http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html/  worldwide.
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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 skewing, always adjust the side media guides before feeding
the media.
150-sheet main input tray
The input tray holds up to 150 pages of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper or fewer pages of heavier
media of 25 mm (0.9 inches) or less stack  height. Load media with the top forward and the
side to be printed facing up. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side and front
media guides.
NOTE
When you add new media, make sure that you  remove all of the media from the input tray
and straighten the stack of new media. This helps prevent multiple sheets of media from
feeding through the printer at one time, reducing media jams.
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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 the top edge along the leftmedia guide.
3. Adjust the media guides to the width of the envelope.
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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 envelopes have a flap on the short  edge, feed that edge into the printer first.
3. Adjust the media guides to the length and width of the envelopes.
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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 damaging
the media as it passes through the printer.
CAUTION
Inspect the media to make sure that it is not  wrinkled or curled and that it does not have any
torn edges or missing labels.
1. Load a single page in the priority feed slot or load multiple pages in the main input tray. Make sure that the top of the media is forward and the side to be printed (rough side) is
facing up.
2. Adjust the media guides.
3. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See
Printer properties (driver)  for instructions.
4. On the  Paper/Quality  tab, choose the correct media type.
5. Print the document.
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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 document. To print using manual feed, see 
Manual feed .
NOTE
To print a single-page cover letter on letterhead, followed by a multipl\
e-page document, load
the standard paper in the main input tray, and  then feed the letterhead face up in the priority
feed slot.
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