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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 you load them.
1. Load the media with the narrow side forward and  the side to be printed facing up. Adjust
the media guides to fit the media.
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, select the custom-size option. Specify the dimensions of the
custom-size media.
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.
4. Print the document. To print using manual feed, see 
Manual feed .
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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.
NOTEManual 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. Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See
Printer properties (driver)  for instructions.
2. On the  Finishing tab, select  Print On Both Sides (Manually) . Select the appropriate
binding option, and click  OK.
3. Print the document.
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.
4. After side one has printed, gather the printed pages, turn the printed side down, and straighten the stack.
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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.
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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, access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See 
Printer properties (driver)  for instructions.
2. On the  Finishing tab, select the correct number of pages per side.
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.
3. (Optional steps) To include page borders, select the  check box. To specify the order of
pages printed on the sheet, select  the order from the drop-down menu.
4. Print the document.
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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 option, and click  OK. Print the document.
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.
4. After side one has printed, gather the printed pages, turn the printed side down, and straighten the stack of paper.
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5. Place the pages from side one back in the input tray. Side one should be facing downwith the bottom edge feeding into the printer first.
6. Print side two.
7. Fold and staple the pages.
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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 properties (or printing preferences in
Windows 2000 and XP). See 
Printer properties (driver)  for instructions.
2. On the  Effects tab, select the watermark you want to use.
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.
3. Print the document.
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Maintenance
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
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Cleaning the printer
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Changing the pickup roller
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Cleaning the pickup roller
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Changing the printer separation pad
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Redistributing toner
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Changing the print cartridge
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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, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of problems, you can clean
the print cartridge area and the printer media path.
Cleaning the print cartridge area
You do not need to clean the print  cartridge area often. However, cleaning this area can
improve the quality of your printed sheets.
1. Turn the printer off, and then unplug the  power cord. Wait for the printer to cool.
CAUTIONTo prevent damage, do not expose the print  cartridge to light. Cover the print cartridge if
necessary. Also, do not touch the black sponge transfer roller inside the printer. By doing so,
you can damage the printer.
2. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge.
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