HP LaserJet P1102 Printer Review

The HP LaserJet p1102 monochrome laser printer is available. The printer can print 5,000 pages per month. Users who print between 250 to 1500 pages per calendar month can use the printer. This printer is perfect for small offices and homes that need a basic printer. The LaserJet P1102 measures just 13.7 inches in width, 7.7 inches high and 9.4 inches deep. It can be placed on your desktop or any other small area. It also weighs only 11.6 pounds so it can be easily transported to different locations. You may choose to upgrade your P1102 printer if you see future growth.

The setup process for the P1102 can be done in a few minutes. After plugging in your USB cable and power cord you have the choice of either letting the driver install automatically from the printer, or following the steps provided by the installation software. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports are the only option for connectivity.

The HP LaserJetP1102 prints documents of very high quality thanks to its 600×600 dpi resolution. The printer can produce monochrome documents at 18 pages per hour, and the first page is out in just 8.5 seconds. The printer can hold 150 sheets of paper and has one paper tray. Additional paper trays cannot be added to the printer, so it can only print 150 sheets.

The printer comes with an HP LaserJet starter cartridge, a USB cable, a power cord and a Getting started guide. Compatible black toner cartridge CE285A-C yields approximately 1,600 pages.

The HP P1102 features a 266 MHz processor. It comes standard with 2MB of installed memory. This cannot be expanded. Duplexing is not supported by the driver. Double-sided printing must be done manually. The printer lacks expandability but it does perform basic functions well. It is Energy Star compliant which will save you money over its life. There are a few other options for the HP LaserJet P1102w. The HP LaserJet P1102w has wireless connectivity. The HP LaserJet P1102w has 8 MB of memory as standard, compared to 2 MB. The HP LaserJet P1102w comes with a feeder that holds ten sheets.

General Specs

  • Speed Printing: Monochrome – 18 ppm
  • Memory: 2MB
  • Resolution600 dpi = 600 dpi
  • Duty Cycle: 5,000 pages per month
  • Paper Capacity: Input – 150 sheets; Output – 100 sheets
  • Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, wireless
  • Dimensions (w x H x D):13.7 in. x 7.7in. x 9.4 inches