HP laser jet1018 printer is a device that prints text or illustrations on paper.laser printers operate by shining a laser beam to produce an image on a drum.the drum is then rolled thought a pool or reservoir or toner and the electrically charged portions of the drum pick up ink.using a combination of heat and pressure .ink on the drum is transferred onto the page.laser printers print is very fast.and produce a very high quality text and graphics.HP is very good company.the technology utilized printers fall into the following categories.