HP 1102 is a laser printer. Specifications, reviews, price

In addition to devices of unsurpassed quality under the Hewlett-Packard logo, which are more often found in a niche business class, the user can find the manufacturer's products on the shelves with appliances in the budget price category. An example is a printer with a laser print HP 1102. In this article, the reader will learn about the specifications of this printer and learn about the capabilities of the device. Feedback from owners and affordable price will prompt a potential buyer to make the right decision.

About modifications of HP 1102

To the world market the manufacturer presented two models of the device. HP 1102 printer and its advanced modification HP 1102w printer with built-in Wi-Fi module. Both novelties enter into one price category (4500-5500 rubles), and attract attention of potential buyers. It would seem that the device with a wireless interface is more attractive to the future owner, because it (according to the manufacturer) supports printing from all mobile devices.

However, judging by the numerous feedback from owners, the wireless solution from HP behaves incorrectly when sending text or images to print from devices running Android or iOS. Correctly works only operating system Windows Mobile, which in our country did not get accustomed. Therefore, the entire review will be devoted to the HP LaserJet 1102 stationary printer.

Printer specifications

Before the first acquaintance the potential buyer will be interested to know the technical characteristics of the budget printer HP LaserJet 1102:

• Laser printing technology with HP LJ CE285A cartridge;
• The device supports work with all known desktop platforms, and is also capable of printing on any flexible paper carrier;
• Speed is 18 pages per minute, and the maximum resolution does not exceed 600x600 dots per inch;
• The printer is able to print without margins, duplex printing is not supported;
• The maximum monthly load on the device is 1500 pages of A4 format and a density of 60-163 grams per square meter;
• The average power consumption for printing is 360 watts, and the noise level does not exceed 55 dB.

First introduction to the HP 1102 printer

The usual budgetary device in a giant box size will definitely cause positive emotions even for the most demanding buyer. So only the manufacturers of elite products are concerned about transportation safety. Accustomed to the conservative appearance of the packaging from HP, the user will obviously be surprised the second time when he discovers on the one of her displays a color image of the HP 1102 device with a detailed description of the functionality. The printer is well-packed: cardboard ribs of rigidity, a lot of partitions, a sarcophagus made of foam and antistatic baggy packets.

The configuration of the device at first glance seems rich, but with a detailed examination it turns out that most of the packages are just parts of the printer. In addition to the printer itself and its parts, the user will find a power cable, a USB 2.0 interface cable, driver CDs for the HP 1102 printer, a cartridge, and a user's guide.

Manufacturer's caveats

As the statistics show, about 90% of breakages of the recently acquired printing equipment is caused by incorrect commissioning. It should be noted that this does not fall under warranty repair. Before connecting the printer to the computer, it is necessary to prepare it for start-up.

1. If the purchase took place in the winter, then the office equipment should stand in the open for about 24 hours without connection, to weather the moisture. In all other cases, to combine the temperature of the shell with the temperature of the room is enough for one hour.
2. If you remove the cartridge from the box with the HP 1102 printer, you need to take it by the handle and gently shake it (with a pendular movement of the hand) so that the toner that has stuck together during transportation mixes.
3. Before installing the cartridge and sheets of paper, you need to remove all protective tapes from the internal and external parts of the printer (there are about 20 of them, for more information see the instructions).
4. Having connected the printer to the computer, it is not necessary to immediately fall asleep with tasks, let it remain for 3-5 minutes (all elements warm up).

Drivers and software

Presenting the printer HP 1102 in the world market, the manufacturer noted that his device is able to work with any Windows operating system without drivers. As it turned out, this is true - the basic driver is in the storage system, but with fine tuning of office equipment, he has obvious problems. In order to use the full functionality of the printer, you must install the complete driver package that comes with the printer.

As users note in their reviews, one of the kit CDs contains licensed software, which is limited to a 30-day trial period. It is better not to install these programs, because after the end of the established period they are able to lime any user with their threats and requirements to purchase a license when you start printing any documents. There are many similar programs on the Internet that are offered free of charge.

Problems and solutions

Most problems with printing a printer, the user can solve for himself in minutes. The main thing is that you always have at your fingertips the operating instructions supplied with the device. If the HP 1102 does not print, go to the end of the manual, to the "Problems and Solutions" section. In a huge table, placed on several pages, find your question and, after reading the solution, perform the specified actions with the printer.

Many owners in their reviews draw users' attention to the removal of jammed paper - in no case can it be removed from a working printer (a small piece of paper that can form at the break, will block the entire device). It is necessary to unplug the printer from the network, open the lid, remove the cartridge and, using the fingers of the press rollers, pull out a sheet of paper in the direction of its movement during printing.

Advantages of inexpensive devices

Inexpensive solutions in the market of office equipment are interesting in that their low cost quickly pays off when using cartridge refilling by own forces. On average, it is enough to make 10 gas stations on your own to completely cover the cost of not only the printer, but also the purchased toner. This is what many owners use, rarely who are willing to pay fabulous money for falling asleep black powder in the bunker.

The resource of the standard cartridge is 1600 pages at 5% of the page filling (this is a plain text print 14 font with one and a half indentation). If you remember about the limitation on printing (1500 pages per month), then we can conclude that one refueling HP 1102 will provide the printer for one month of work. After simple calculations, the user will come to the conclusion that with intensive printing, the printer pays for itself literally in one year. Than not business?

Owner feedback

In addition to the fact that when you buy an HP 1102 printer the price is one of the main criteria, the owner's feedback is an important influence on the user's choice. Therefore, it is necessary to get acquainted with the data from the mass media more closely. Strangely enough, to the negative some users have carried the huge dimensions of the package, which even in the folded state takes up a lot of space. The problem is that those who wish to use the guarantee in the event of a breakdown (12 months), it is necessary to keep the packaging in integrity and in complete configuration.

Another negative concerns the unpleasant smell coming from the printer when printing. From this can not escape, this is technology. To this either you need to get used to, or ventilate the room after printing. This concludes the negative, and all other reviews are only positive. If everything is generalized, the result will look something like this: the cheapest printer HP 1102 on the market with laser printing from a very well-known brand perfectly copes with all the tasks set, and if there are any problems, they can be solved independently with the help of the instruction.

Finally

The conclusion here is one - if you need an inexpensive laser printer with minimal printing costs, then the HP 1102 will be the best purchase for any person. Naturally, it is designed for home use, because the load of 1500 sheets limits its use in the office. Suitable printer for students, students, housewives - any users who sometimes need something to print at home.