Page skew....69 Curl or wave.....69 Wrinkles or creases....69 Toner scatter outline.... Water droplets on bottom edge...70 Clearing jams....71 Typical media jam locations...71 Removing a jammed page...71
Appendix A Printer specifications
Environmental specifications...76 Acoustic emissions....77 Electrical specifications....78 Physical specifications...79 Printer capacities and ratings...80 Memory specifications....81
Appendix B Regulatory information
FCC compliance.....83 Declaration of Conformity statement....84 Regulatory statements...85 Laser safety statement....85 Canadian DOC regulations....85 Korean EMI statement.... Laser statement for Finland.... Environmental product stewardship program...87 Protecting the environment....87 Ozone production....87 Energy consumption.... Toner consumption.... Paper use....87 Plastics.....87 HP LaserJet printing supplies...88 HP printing supplies returns and recycling program information..88 Paper.....88 Material restrictions....88 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union.....89 For more information....89 Material safety data sheet... 0 9
Appendix C Warranty and licensing
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement...91 Hewlett-Packard software license agreement..93 Print cartridge limited warranty....94
Appendix D HP parts and accessories
Ordering supplies....96 Using HP print cartridges....98 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges...98 Storing print cartridges....98 Print cartridge life expectancy...98 Saving toner.....98
Appendix E Service and support
Availability of support and service....100 HP Care Pack Services and Service Agreements..100 Guidelines for repacking the printer...101 How to contact HP....102

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
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.
In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1018/. In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/.

User guide links

Walkaround (location of printer components) Changing the print cartridge Problem solving Ordering supplies
Where to look for more information

If the status lights on the control panel continue to blink after you cancel a print job, the computer is still sending the job to the printer. Either delete the job from the print queue or wait until the computer finishes sending data. The printer will return to the Ready state.
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 settings in the printer properties to accommodate the types of jobs you are printing. The following are the settings: FastRes 1200: This setting provides 1200 dpi effective output quality (600 x 600 x 2 dpi with HP Resolution Enhancement technology [REt]). 600 dpi: This setting provides 600 x 600 dpi output with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) for improved text. EconoMode (Save Toner): Text is printed using less toner. This setting is useful when you are printing drafts. You can turn on this option independently of other print quality settings.
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 the print quality setting you want to use. NOTE NOTE Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about the availability of features for that driver. To change the print quality settings for all future print jobs, access the properties through the Start menu in the Windows task bar. To change the print quality settings only for the current software application, access the properties through the Print Setup menu in the application you are using to print. See Printer properties (driver) for more information.
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 environment. The following tables provide an overview of the driver print modes. NOTE When using the CARDSTOCK, ENVELOPE, LABEL, and ROUGH modes, the printer pauses between pages and the number of pages per minute decreases. Driver print default modes

Mode PLAIN LIGHT HEAVY CARDSTOCK TRANSPARENCY ENVELOPE LABEL BOND ROUGH COLOR LETTERHEAD PREPRINTED PREPUNCHED RECYCLED VELLUM Media 75 to 104 g/m2 (20 to 27 lb) < 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 to 105 g/m2 (24 to 28 lb) Cardstock or thick media 4-mil, 0.1 monochrome overhead transparencies (OHTs) Standard envelopes Standard HP LaserJet labels Bond paper Rough paper Plain media Plain media Plain media Plain media Plain media Plain media
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.
For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Make sure that the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure about what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer. Paper usage
Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion Problems with feeding Problem with paper Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed Faulty paper lot Solution Try another kind of paper between 100-250 Sheffield and 4-6% moisture content. Check the printer and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected. Dropouts, jamming, or curl Increased gray background shading Excessive curl Problems with feeding Stored improperly Might be too heavy Too moist, wrong grain direction, or short-grain construction Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping. Use lighter paper. Use long-grain paper. Check the printer and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected. Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations. Use good quality paper.
Jamming or damage to printer Problems with feeding
Cutouts or perforations Ragged edges
The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the printer temperature. The printer's maximum temperature is 200C (392F) for 0.1 second. Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. Do not use raised letterhead. Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.

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.

Cardstock and heavy media
You can print many types of cardstock from the media input trays, including index cards and postcards. Some cardstock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer. For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than 157 g/m2 (42 lb). Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. NOTE You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity and if you use paper with a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield.

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 200C (392F) 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 paper's 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.

4. After side one has printed, gather the printed pages, turn the printed side down, and straighten the stack of paper.
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.

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.

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

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.

To 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.

Chapter 3 Maintenance

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 use the HP LaserJet cleaning utility to remove excess media and toner particles that can accumulate on the fuser assembly and rollers. Cleaning the media path might extend the life of the printer.
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/m2 (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 preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions.
The cleaning process takes approximately 3 minutes. The cleaning page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. Do not turn the printer off until the cleaning process has finished. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to thoroughly clean the printer.
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 procedure might damage the printer. 1. Turn the printer off, and then unplug the power cord from the printer. Wait for the printer to cool.
To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light. Cover the print cartridge with a sheet of paper. 2. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge.

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.

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

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 properly loaded in the input tray? See Loading media into the input trays.

Yes No

If you answered yes to the questions above, go to Step 2: Is the Ready light on? If the printer will not turn on, Contact HP support.
Step 2: Is the Ready light on?
Do the control panel lights look like this picture?
See Printer control panel for a description of the lights on the control panel.
Go to Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page? If the control panel lights do not look like the picture above, see Status light patterns. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.
Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page?
Print a Printer Test page.
If the Demo page printed, go to Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable? If no paper came out, see Paper handling problems. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.
Chapter 4 Problem solving
Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable?
Yes No If the print quality is acceptable, go to Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer? 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 settings for various types of media. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.
Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer?
Try printing a document from a software application.
If the document prints, go to Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected? If the document does not print, see Printer software problems. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.
Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected?

To preview a print job, use the Print Preview option in the software application (if available).
Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text
If a specific file prints garbled text, there might be a problem with that specific file. If a specific application prints garbled text, there might be a problem with that application. Make sure that the appropriate printer driver is selected. There might be a problem with your software application. Try printing from another software application. The USB cable might be loose or defective. Try the following:

WARNING!

Before you connect the USB cable to the printer, always unplug the printer to prevent damage to the printer. Disconnect the cable and reconnect it at both ends. Try printing a job that you know works. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer, and try printing a job that you know works. Turn off the printer and the computer. Remove the USB cable, and inspect both ends of the cable for damage. Reconnect the USB cable, making sure that the connections are tight. Make sure that the printer is directly connected to the computer. Remove any switchboxes, tape backup drives, security keys, or any other devices that are attached between the USB port on the computer and the printer. These devices can sometimes interfere with communication between the computer and the printer. Restart the printer and the computer.
Missing graphics or text, or blank pages
Make sure that your file does not contain blank pages. The sealing tape might still be in the print cartridge. Remove the print cartridge, and pull the tab on the end of the cartridge until the entire length of the tape is removed. Reinstall the print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. The graphic settings in the printer properties might not be correct for the type of job that you are printing. Try a different graphic setting in the printer properties. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. Clean the printer, particularly the contacts between the print cartridge and the power supply.

When you add new media, always 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. The media does not meet HP specifications. See Printer media considerations for more information.
Typical media jam locations
Print cartridge area: See Removing a jammed page for instructions. Input tray areas: If the page is still sticking out of the input tray, gently try to remove it from the input tray without tearing the page. If you feel resistance, see Removing a jammed page for instructions. Output path: If the page is sticking out of the output bin, see Removing a jammed page for instructions.
There might be loose toner in the printer after a media jam. This toner clears up after a few sheets are printed.

Removing a jammed page

CAUTION Media jams might result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water. Hot water will permanently set the toner into the fabric.

CAUTION 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. 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 print cartridge.
2. With both hands, grasp the side of the media that is most visible (this includes the middle), and carefully pull it free from the printer.
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.

Printer specifications

This appendix provides information on the following topics: Environmental specifications Acoustic emissions Electrical specifications Physical specifications Printer capacities and ratings Memory specifications
Environmental specifications
Operating environment Install in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. Printer plugged into an AC outlet: Storage environment Temperature: 10C to 32.5C (50F to 90.5F) Humidity: 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Printer unplugged from an AC outlet: Temperature: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
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.

Duty cycle

Memory specifications

Base memory 2 MB RAM

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 frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: NOTE Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase separation between equipment and receiver. Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is located. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Any changes or modifications to the printer that are not expressly approved by HewlettPackard could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.
Declaration of Conformity statement
Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: declares that the product Product Name: Regulatory Model 3): Product Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 60950-1:2001 / EN 60950-1:2001 +A11 IEC 60825-1:1993 +A1 +A2 / EN 60825-1:1994 +A1 +A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Product) GB4943-2001 CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class B1) EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1 EN 55024:1998 +A1 +A2 FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B2) / ICES-003, Issue 4 GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003 HP LaserJet 1018 BOISB-0207-00 ALL Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA
Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-marking accordingly. 1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. Compliance testing of product to standard with exception of clause 9.5, which is not yet in effect. 2) This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two Conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3) For regulatory purposes, this product is assigned a Regulatory model number. This number should not be confused with the product name or the product number(s). Boise, Idaho 83714, USA 01 January 2006 For Regulatory Topics ONLY: Australia Contact: European Contact: USA Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd., 31-41 Joseph Street, Blackburn, Victoria 3130, Australia. Your Local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strae 140, D-71034 Bblingen, Germany, (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143) Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, PO Box 15, Mail Stop 160, Boise, Idaho 83707-0015, USA (Phone: 208-396-6000)

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 environmental specifications for the printer product or (c) exhibit wear from ordinary use. To obtain warranty service, please return the product to place of purchase (with a written description of the problem and print samples) or contact HP customer support. At HP's option, HP will either replace products that prove to be defective or refund your purchase price. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANT Y IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.

HP parts and accessories

This appendix provides information on the following topics: Ordering supplies Using HP print cartridges

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 Printing supplies HP Multipurpose paper Description or use HP brand paper for a variety of uses (1 box of 10 reams, 500 sheets each). To order a sample, in the U.S., call 800-471-4701. Premium HP brand paper for use with HP LaserJet printers (1 box of 10 reams, 500 sheets each). To order a sample, in the U.S., call 800-471-4701. HP brand transparency film for use with HP LaserJet monochrome printers. Replacement print cartridges for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer. 2,000 page cartridge See Print cartridge life expectancy for more information Supplementary documentation HP LaserJet printer A guide to using paper family print media guide and other print media with HP LaserJet printers. 5851-1468 NOTE This document can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/ support/ljpaperguide/. RL1-0266 Order number HPM1120

HP LaserJet paper

HPJ1124
HP LaserJet transparency film
92296T (letter) 92296U (A4)
Print cartridges for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer

Print cartridges

Q2612A

Replacement parts

Media pickup roller
Used to pick the media from the input tray and advance it through the printer.
Separation pad for the printer
Used to keep multiple RL1-0269 sheets from feeding through the printer path.
Ordering information (continued)
Item Accessory part Input tray cover Description or use Used to cover the media in the input tray. Order number Q2460-40004 (U.S.) Q2460-40005 (Europe)
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 products, Hewlett-Packard cannot influence their design or control their quality. Service or repair that is required as a result of using non-HP print cartridges will not be covered under the printer warranty. NOTE The warranty does not apply to defects resulting from software, interfacing, or parts not supplied by Hewlett-Packard.

Storing print cartridges

Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light. Some HP LaserJet print cartridge packages are stamped with an alphanumeric date code. This code represents a 30-month period beyond the date of production that facilitates efficient inventory management processes between HP and its resellers. It does not serve as an indication of toner life (shelf-life) or relate in any way to warranty terms and conditions.
Print cartridge life expectancy
The life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that your print jobs require. The print cartridge for the HP LaserJet 1018 printer lasts for an average of 2,000 pages (declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752). NOTE It is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the print cartridge. If the print quality begins to degrade under these circumstances, you must install a new print cartridge, even if there is toner supply remaining in the cartridge. This life expectancy assumes that you set the print density to 3 and turn EconoMode off. (These are the default settings.)

Saving toner

While in EconoMode, the printer uses less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the print cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but it will reduce print quality. HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode.

Product environmental attributes - IT Eco Declaration 2004
Brand Manufacturer Manufacturers representative Contact person Postal address Postal code /City/ Country Telephone (incl. country code) Mobile phone (incl. country code) Fax (incl. country code) Internet site Additional information Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Name: e-mail: Name: e-mail: itecodeclaration.ww@hp.com Hans Wendschlag , HP Sweden Logo
+ + + http://www.hp.se/environment Latest version of this document can be found at: www.hp.se/itecodeclarations. The company environmental profile, which is issued for the company and isn't product related, can also be found at the same website. Check Item 14 for explanatory information regarding specific item responses.
This declaration covers the below listed Information Technology product categories* with specified product identity (ID) such as type/model number.
Computer system unit CPU Display/ monitor Printer Black/white Product identity Copier Colour Mobile/portable computer Keyboard Fax Multifunction product Pages per minute: 12 Scanner Server Digital Projector Camera Other IT product, specify:

LaserJet 1018

2004-06-01
Issue date 2006-04-26 Guideline document (Version of Guideline document used for completion of this declaration (month, year)) This IT Eco Declaration consists of three documents: Company environmental profile: Product environmental attributes: Divided into two sections, legal and market requirements Divided into two sections, legal and market requirements
Guideline document with extensive clarifications, comments and references.
The latest version of all these documents can be downloaded from: www.itecodeclaration.org
Notes: Voluntary vs compulsory requirements: Items marked V are voluntary to answer, all other items must be answered. The latest version of the Guideline document must be used. Specify in table above according to which version of the guideline
document this declaration has been completed.
This version of the IT Eco Declaration is adjusted to the document Product-related Environmental Attributes, issued by the European
Association for Standardizing Information and Communication Systems (ECMA), TR/70, version 1999.
This version of the IT Eco Declaration meets the basic principles of ISO14021:1999, Environmental labels and declarations Self-
declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling).
When references are given to standards like ISO, IEC and EN, the latest version should always be referred to.
For telecommunication products, use eco declaration for telecommunication products.
This IT Eco Declaration version can be used from October and shall be used for products announced after December 1 2003.
The IT Eco Declaration is a system for declaration of environmental aspects of IT and telecom products, developed by the Nordic IT organisations, IT-Fretagen in Sweden, ITB in Denmark, IKT-Norge in Norway and TTK ry in Finland. This IT Eco Declaration may only be used after having signed a contract with at least one of these organisations.
Association of the Swedish IT and Telecom Industry www.itforetagen.se
Norwegian IT-companies Organisation www.ikt-norge.no
IT-Brancheforeningen Kontor & Data www.itb.dk
Finnish Association of Office Technology Traders www.ttkry.com

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2006-04-26 Logo Requirement met Yes No n.a.
Product environmental attributes - Legal requirements
Item P1 P1.1 P1.2 P1.3 P1.4 P1.5 Additional information regarding each item may be found under P14. Environmental conscious design Product parts are free from, i.e. less than 0.1% by weight (b.w.), CFCs & HCFCs, asbestos, PCB & PCT (3093/94/EEC, 76/769/EEC, 6th amendment, 99/77/EEC, 82/828/EEC) Components are free from, i.e. less than 0.1% b.w., mercury (Hg), except for small amounts of mercury which are allowed in light sources. (SE SFS 1998:944) Cadmium (Cd) content of colorants, stabilizers, and surface treatments does not exceed, 0.01% b.w., as specified in 76/769/EEC, 10th amendment, 1991/338/EEC. Paints are free from lead (Pb), i.e. less than 0.1% b.w., (76/769/EEC, 8th amendment, 89/677/EEC) Paints, coatings, plastics, rubbers and seals are free from flame retardants and/or plasticizers containing Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffines (SCCPs) with more than 0,1% by weight, 10-13 carbon atoms, minimum 48% chlorine by weight, CAS number 63449-39-8 (NO MVD regulation 1544, 2000.12.13 and FI 416/2003). If the product is intended for direct and prolonged skin contact, the surfaces do not release nickel (Ni) above levels specified in (76/769/EEC, 8th amendment, 94/27/EEC) Batteries If hazardous batteries are used in the product, they are labelled. (93/86/EEC). If batteries are used in the product they are free (<0.0005% by weight) from mercury (Hg) (98/101/EC) Electrical safety, EMC and connection to the telephone network The product meets the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) regarding electrical safety (73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC) The product meets the EMC Directive regarding electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) If product is intended for connection to a public telecom network or contains a radio transmitter, it meets the EU R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The product is CE-marked (93/68/EEC) Consumable materials If a photo conductor (drum, belt etc.) is used in the product, it is free (<0.01% by mass) from cadmium (Cd) (76/769/EEC and 91/338/EEC) If an ink is used in the product, it is free (<0.01% by mass) from cadmium (Cd) (91/338/EEC) If toner/ink (or corresponding) are used in the product, they are classified and if required labelled in accordance with EU directives Packaging materials The sum of the concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium present in packaging or packaging components does not exceed 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). (94/62/EC). The product packaging material is free from CFC/HCFC.

P1.6 P2 P2.1 P2.2 P3 P3.1 P3.2 P3.3 P3.4 P4 P4.1 P4.2 P4.3 P5 P5.1 P5.2
This product meets above listed legal requirements

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Item P6 V = Voluntary to answer. Additional information regarding each item may be found under P14. Environmental conscious design Disassembly, recycling P6.1 Gluing/welding of different material has been avoided. P6.2 P6.3 P6.4 P6.6 P6.7 P6.8 P6.9 Plastic materials in covers/housing are free from surface coating. Mechanical plastic parts >100g, consist of one material or of easily separable materials. Plastic parts >25g, have material codes according to ISO 11469. If labels are required they should be separable. (This requirement does not apply to safety labels). Product lifetime Upgrading of the product can be done with commonly available tools Processor, memory and cards of various types can be changed/upgraded. Hard disk, CD/DVD drives and / or floppy drive can be changed/upgraded.
P6.5 V Plastic parts are free from metal inlays or have inlays that can be removed with commonly available tools.
P6.10 V Spare parts are available after end of production for: P6.11 Material requirements Plastic parts >25g are free from PBB/PBDE, i.e less than 0.1% b.w.

3 years

P6.12 V Plastic parts >25g are free from flame retardant substances/preparations above 0.1% classified as R45/46, R50/51/52/53 and R60/61 (67/548/EEC) P6.13 Chemical specification of flame retardants in plastic parts >25g according to ISO 1043-4 declared below: Product cover/ housing: 40 Printed circuit boards: 16 V Other plastic parts: 40, 17 P6.14 P6.15 P6.16 V P6.17 V P6.18 V P7 P7.1 P7.2 V P8 P8.1 V Product cover/housing material type, specified according to ISO 1043-1 Material type: ABS-FR(40) Material type: PC+ABS Electrical cable insulation material specification Light sources are free from mercury, i.e less than 0.1% b.w. If mercury is used specify: Number of lamps & max. mercury per lamp mg Mechanical plastic parts > 25g are free from lead (Pb), i.e. less than 0.1% b.w. Batteries Product is free from batteries defined as hazardous (91/157/EEC) Batteries are used that meet the European eco-label (EU Flower) criteria (2001/687/EC & 2001/686/EC) Energy consumption n.a. Maximum power W V Operation 220 W Low power mode W Off mode W Sleep mode 3.3 W Deep sleep mode W If the product is in Stand by mode, it reverts to: Low power mode in min Sleep mode in min Deep sleep mode in min V Off mode in min 2-sided printing/copying (duplex) from 1-sided originals is an integrated product function. Information about the energy save function is given in the user documentation. (Not applicable when no instruction is needed to operate the energy save function, i.e. the energy save function cannot be adjusted or inhibited by the user.) The product meets the requirements of ENERGY STAR. The product meets the requirements of GEEA. n.a.

Material type: PC+ABS-FR(40) PVC Other
Product parts are free from beryllium (Be) and beryllium oxide (BeO), i.e. less than 0.1% b.w.

V P8.2 P8.3

P8.4 P8.5 V
P8.6 V Display meets the energy save requirements of the European eco-label (EU Flower) (2001/686/EC & 2001/687/EC). V Desktop or portable computer meets the energy save requirements of the European eco-label (EU Flower) (2001/686/EC & 2001/687/EC)

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Item P9 P9.1 P9.2 V V = Voluntary to answer. Additional information regarding each item may be found under P14. Noise characteristics (Measured and declared according to ISO 7779 and ISO 9296) Declared A-Weighted Sound Power Level, LWAd (1B = 10 dB) Operating mode: LWAd : 6.26 B Idling mode: LWAd : not audible B The product meets the acoustic noise requirement of:
TCO Blue Angel European eco-label (EU Flower) Nordic Swan
P9.3 V Declared A-Weighted Sound Pressure Level, LpAm (measured at the operator position if applicable; otherwise measured at the 1m bystander positions). Operating mode: LpAm: 48 dB Idling mode: LpAm: not audible dB Test position: LpAm: Operator position Bystander positions
Test position for PC tower LpAm:
Table top Floor standing P10 Emissions P10.1 , other standard , specify:
Chemical emission test performed according to RAL-UZ The test covers: Dust
Ozone Styrene TVOC Benzene P10.2 V The product meets the requirement for chemical emission in: TCO Blue Angel Nordic Swan P10.3 Display/monitor/portable computer meets the requirement for low frequency electromagnetic fields in: MPR-II TCO prEN50279- A , -B , -C Consumable materials The photo conductor is free from selenium. If the photo conductor contains selenium there is a system for waste recovery.

P11 P11.1 P11.2

P11.3 V Safety Data Sheet/Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) is available for toner/ink (99/45/EC & 2001/58/EC) P11.4 V Paper containing recycled fibres and meeting requirements of ENV12281 can be used in the product. P12 P12.1 P12.2 P12.3 P13 P13.1 Ergonomics The computer system meets the ergonomic requirements of EN 29241-3, -7, -8 for CRT displays and EN-ISO 13406-2 for flat panel displays. The product keyboard meets the requirements of ISO 9995 and EN 29241-4. The computer input device meets the requirements of ISO 9241-9. Packaging and documentation Product packaging: material type(s):
weight (kg): Corrugate 0.7 EPS 0.2 PE 0.02 P13.2 V Plastic packaging material is marked according to DIN 6120, ISO 11469 or ISO 1043, 1-4. P13.3 V Product plastic packaging is free from chlorine P13.4 V User and product documentation are free from chlorine bleached paper P14 Additional information "The IT Eco Declaration covers the product base model only. If optional items with moving parts are added, like extra hard disks or graphic cards with fans etc, these can change energy and acoustics values for which HP can take no responsibility." Operating power is defined as when the product is printing continuously. Power numbers represent the highest power measurements across the following nominal worldwide voltages/frequency levels the products ship into: (100V/50Hz, 115V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz). Product has instant-on fusing; power used in Ready/Sleep mode is 3.3 W. Power used when the device is switched off is 0 W. P10.1 - Emission testing and results are based on testing of a LJ 1015 print engine. P13.1 - EPS = Expanded polystyrene (foam), PE = Polyethylene (bag). Packaging weights are approximate.