Many years ago I purchased a second hand LaserJet 6MP it performed flawlessly until recently when for some reason it comes up with an undefined error, to repair it would cost more than the new 1010.
This unit is smaller, faster and of course considerably cheaper than my old 6MP. The dimensions are 37x37x19cm with cables inserted and front down, so this is the distance it would need to be from a wall or other solid object. The fold down front is the input tray and it can comfortable hold more than 100 sheets. Output is delivered face down onto the top of the unit and there is a fold out plastic tray, I would not be happy with more than about 30 sheets on this before I would want to remove the output.
Connection is by USB lead and the installation CD takes you through everything even telling you when to connect the printer and turn it on. It works well and there is really no way even a novice can go wrong with this installation.
A utility called HP LaserJet Toolbox will be installed on your desktop and not only can this solve any print problems you can also set up other preferences and should you need it even read the on CD manual. It is also possible to read a .PDF copy of the manual.
There are three LEDs and two buttons on the front right side of the printer, they can inform you of any problems but the likelihood is the only button you will need is the on/off switch on the back left of the unit.
As always I use a variety of types and weights of paper and even changing weights within the same print document did not phase the 1010. The only paper jam I had during the test period was one I created and this was easily cleared.
The HP LaserJet 1010 is a 12PPM printer, the price is a little over £120, this puts it in the same category as mid range inkjets. The cost per page is something under 2p including the cost of paper. This is a mono laser and while there are some entry level colour lasers on the market they are still more than three times this price.
12PPM with a laser means 12 text pages will be produced every minute while there is paper available. The first page is delivered around 10 seconds after sending but after that 12PPM. Greyscale for graphics can still look good and while I have seen better output there was nothing wrong with what was produced. Text was clear and sharp be it large or small. The 8MB of built in RAM was adequate for even a full A4 graphic.
I suppose it would have been nice to have a built in paper tray but that that would have increased the footprint and for the occasional user being able to close the door on the front saves around 12cm on the depth of the unit.
Link : http://www.hp-expo.com/uk/eng/consumer/laserjet/q2460a.html
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