Print resolution, optical resolution, connectivity, pages per minute, internal memory, and cost are just a few of the things to think about when purchasing an all-in-one printer. Even more important may be the jobs or tasks the printer will be expected to perform. All one needs to know about the HP LaserJet 3020 printer, copier, and scanner, using HP laser jet 12A, can be obtained by reviewing these specifications.
The maximum copying speed of the HP cartridge Q2612A is 14 pages per minute. A maximum speed of 14 pages per minute for black and white printing is on the lower end of the speed scale for this series of printers. The higher end is about 22 pages per minute for black and white printing and 17 pages per minute for color printing.
The 3020 uses parallel connection ports, as well as USB 2.0 (high speed USB). Most small business or home based users will find this more than adequate. Ultra high speed connections (such as Ethernet and Base-T) may be required for larger businesses with heavier workloads, but USB 2.0 is pretty fast (about 480 Mbps) and practically all computers on the market today come with USB 2.0 ports already installed.
Another specification one must consider when purchasing a printer is the storage capacity. This is a measure of how many sheets of paper the printer holds. This is also known as "document feeder capacity". The HP 3020 has a document feeder capacity of 50 sheets. This is another fairly standard feature found in most printers of this size and price range.
The printing resolution of this HP offering is 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (dots per inch) and the optical resolution for scanning is 600 x 600 dpi. A printer resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi is adequate for most small business needs. Optical scanners with resolutions of up to 2,400 x 4,800 dpi are available, however, for those who need higher resolution scans.
The maximum supported memory is 32 MB. This printer does not support the use of Flash memory cards, but for text documents in most environments this amount of memory is sufficient, if not a major selling point. An internal memory capacity of 32 MB is common in this price range, so consumers can typically expect to pay more for more memory.
When shopping for a printer, find out what types of media the printer can print on. Many business need to print envelopes and mailing labels and will need a printer designed for such use. The HP 3020 supports printing on plain paper, transparencies, cards, labels, and envelopes which makes it suitable for most small business needs.
The fact that this is a monochrome printer (does not print color) certainly limits its uses for certain business environments, but the cost (about $230) and its versatility as a printer, scanner, and copier are points which shouldn't be overlooked by the average home or small business user. The copying speed, print resolution, and storage capacity of the HP LaserJet 3020 printer are all fairly standard for a small business machine of this type.
Those who require mainly black and white printing will love the clear and crisp nature of the prints produced by the HP Q2612A black toner. Replacement HP 3020 printer toner can be purchased at many local stores; however, shopping online for printer toner cartridges may produce more cost-effective prices.
