HP Laserjet P1102 is a single-function printer that prints pages in black and white only. Its speed is better than expected and it is available at a low price. However, the cost of its toner may make bargain seekers hesitate to buy the printer.

The monochrome printer is devoid of wireless options, unlike HP LaserJet Pro P1102w. So, users who consider wireless connectivity as a must-have feature should choose the latter instead or any other laser printer that supports the functionality.

Features and Highlights

18 pages per minute may not be the fastest print speed, but it should be good enough for people who print less than ten pages a day. The first page out time is quite impressive which takes only about 8.5 seconds, faster than that of HP LaserJet 1020.

With its compact build and a 150-sheet main tray, as well as a 125-sheet output tray, it is obvious that HP Laserjet P1102 is not a heavy duty laser printer. Just imagine how many times you have to refill and empty the trays if you print hundreds of pages a day.

HP Laserjet P1102 has a second paper feed to handle thicker media. Although it can only receive 10 sheets at most, it is still a helpful addition to print on irregular media that cannot fit the the main tray and to print on different papers without disturbing the main tray.

The second paper feed allows the laser printer to print on a wide variety of papers such as plain, rough, recycled, extra heavy, postcard, prepunched, bond, transparency film, and so on.

250 to 1000 sheets of paper is the recommended monthly print volume for the printer. Users can print a lot more if necessary, but the number of printed pages should be no more than 5000 pages per month.

It is essential to know that even if the printer is capable of printing that many pages per month, it doesn’t mean it is alright produce the volume every month. Instead of relying on the duty cycle, users should print pages according to the monthly recommended volume.

HP Laserjet P1102 Driver Free Download

The initial cost of HP Laserjet P1102 is quite low, which makes many people interested to buy the machine. However, users should consider the running cost before deciding to purchase it or any other printer. The HP 85A replacement cartridge that the HP Laserjet P1102 uses will yield around 1,600 pages at a cost of $83.99, so it is about 5.2 cents per page. It is quite pricey, and it would be a problem for users who need to print many pages yet on a tight budget.

All in all, HP Laserjet P1102 has a fast time to first print, a good print speed, and a reasonable print quality. Its affordable price is yet another good point that makes it harder to resist the temptation to buy the monochrome printer. But, the high running cost may scare away many potential customers. You can click the link below to download HP Laserjet P1102 Driver for Windows: