HP LaserJet 1020
# HP LaserJet 1020

The HP LaserJet 1020 is a low cost, low volume, monochromatic laser printer. It was a replacement for the HP LaserJet 1012. The production started in June 2005.

## Specifications

In contrast to less compact, more powerful, laser printers, it only exposes ZjStream externally.

* Print speed, black (normal quality mode) – up to 14 pages/minute.
* Processor speed – 234 MHz
* Memory – 2 MB of RAM
* USB 2.0
* Monthly duty cycle – 8,000 single-sided pages per month (maximum) ; 1,000 single-sided pages per month (average).

## Possible health issues

The LaserJet 1020 was studied to determine particulate emission and its potential effects on health. The 1020 was found to be a moderate emitter of particulates. A full copy of the report can be found here, whereas HP's response can be found here.

## Print cartridges

It uses a black toner print cartridge number Q2612A with 2,000-page capacity at the standard five percent coverage.

