Everything a person needs to know about the HP LaserJet 3020 printer, copier, and scanner can be summed up with a quick review of its specifications. Pages per minute, connectivity, storage capacity, print resolution, internal memory, and cost are the main points to consider about any printer. The most important thing to consider when purchasing a printer is what the printer will be used for – a printer for basic home use has different requirements than a printer that will be used for a small or large business. No matter the business type, however, the HP 12A laser toner will provide the professional prints you need.

The copying speed of the HP 3020 all-in-one printer is listed as 14 pages per minute. More advanced printers can copy at a rate of 17 pages per minute for color copies and 22 pages per minute for monochrome (black and white) copies. A top speed of 14 pages per minute for monochrome printing is about average for a printer in this price range.

Most home based or small business printers connect to your computer via hi-speed USB ports. The HP 3020 is equipped to connect via high speed USB, as well as through a parallel port connection. Almost any computer you find on the market today is ready to connect through either USB 2.0 or parallel wires, and it can be noted here that the speed of any USB 2.0 connection is sufficient for most tasks. Very high end printers may need a faster data rate such as those offered by Ethernet or Base-T connections, but these are for larger networks with heavy work flows.

Storage capacity is another point to consider when reviewing printer specifications. This describes the number of sheets the printer can hold and is also called the “document feeder capacity”. The document feeder capacity for the HP 3020 is 50 sheets. Depending on the job at hand, this may or may not prevent frequent reloading, but this is fairly standard for a printer of this size and cost.

The HP 3020 has an optical resolution (scanning resolution) of 600 x 600 dpi (dots per inch), and the printing resolution is listed at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. Higher resolution scanners can scan at resolutions of up to 2,400 x 4,800 dpi, but these are meant for business or individuals requiring the best possible quality in their scanned documents. A print resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi is fairly standard for printers in this category and adequate for normal black and white printing.

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 copying speed, optical resolution, and storage capacity of the HP LaserJet 3020 printer are all pretty standard for a printer of this type. Because it is a monochrome printer (not a color printer) it may be inadequate for some business environments, but the cost (about $230) and functionality make it a printer worth considering for the average small business or home based user.

The LaserJet 3020 compatible toners offer a sharpness in text and graphics that will please most owners. The HP 12A cartridge price is available at many local retailers, however, significant savings can often be found from online printer toner cartridge retailers.