Table of contents
1 Printer basics
Quick access to more information .............................................................................................2
Web links for drivers, software, and support ......................................................................2
User guide links ..................................................................................................................2
Where to look for more information ....................................................................................2
Printer configuration ..................................................................................................................3
HP LaserJet 1018 printer ....................................................................................................3
Walkaround ...............................................................................................................................4
Printer control panel ..................................................................................................................5
Media paths ...............................................................................................................................6
Priority feed slot ..................................................................................................................6
Main input tray ....................................................................................................................6
Output bin ...........................................................................................................................7
Printer connections ...................................................................................................................8
Connecting the USB cable .................................................................................................8
Printer software .........................................................................................................................9
Supported operating systems .............................................................................................9
Printer software for Windows computers ............................................................................9
Printer drivers .....................................................................................................................9
Printer properties (driver) ..................................................................................................10
Printer properties online help ............................................................................................10
Print setting priorities ........................................................................................................11
Printer information page ..........................................................................................................12
Printer Test page ..............................................................................................................12
Printer media considerations ..................................................................................................13
Supported media sizes .....................................................................................................13
2 Printing tasks
Manual feed .............................................................................................................................16
To print using manual feed ...............................................................................................16
Canceling a print job ...............................................................................................................17
Understanding print quality settings ........................................................................................18
Optimizing print quality for media types ..................................................................................19
Guidelines for using media .....................................................................................................20
Paper ................................................................................................................................20
Labels ...............................................................................................................................21
Transparencies .................................................................................................................2 1
Envelopes .........................................................................................................................21
Cardstock and heavy media .............................................................................................22
Letterhead and preprinted forms ......................................................................................23
Choosing paper and other media ............................................................................................24
HP media ..........................................................................................................................24
Media to avoid ..................................................................................................................24
Media that might damage the printer ................................................................................24
Loading media into the input trays ..........................................................................................26
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