Hp Laserjet 1010 — Printer

Wireless printing, double-sided printing, high-speed scanning, or macOS compatibility (Apple dropped driver support years ago).

Have a working HP LaserJet 1010? Never throw it away. It will likely outlive your next three printers. printer hp laserjet 1010

In an age where printers hold your documents hostage for monthly fees, the 1010 is a breath of fresh air. It will likely outlive your next three printers

You can find a working HP LaserJet 1010 for at thrift stores or online marketplaces. A new set of compatible toner costs $20. For $70 total, you can print roughly 4,000 pages without any subscription fees. A new set of compatible toner costs $20

The challenge with old hardware is software. HP dropped official support for the 1010 after Windows 7. However, the community discovered a workaround:

| Symptom | Likely Fix | | :--- | :--- | | Printer not detected on Windows 10/11 | Install the HP LaserJet 1100 driver manually via "Add Printer." | | Vertical black lines on prints | The drum in the Q2612A cartridge is scratched. Replace the cartridge. | | Paper feeds crooked or not at all | Clean the pickup roller (bottom of the tray) with isopropyl alcohol. | | "Attention" light blinking steadily | The rear door is open or the fuser is overheated. Turn off, wait 15 min. | | Smudged, gray background on text | You are using low-quality refilled toner. Buy a better compatible cartridge. |

On Windows 10 and 11, you can manually install the printer using the HP LaserJet 1100 driver (which is included in the OS). It works perfectly for basic printing.