HP LaserJet Pro M12a toner cartridges

Q: Can I use a compatible or refilled cartridge?

You can, but yield, quality and level reporting vary. We sell only original HP cartridges.

The HP LaserJet Pro M12a uses the HP 79A (CF279A, 1,000 pages) black — genuine HP only, from $63.

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The HP LaserJet Pro M12a is an entry-level personal monochrome laser printer for a single desk. It prints up to 19 pages per minute on letter paper (18 ppm A4) at 600 x 600 dpi with 1,200 dpi effective quality from HP FastRes 1200.

It has a 150-sheet input tray and a 100-sheet output bin, a 266 MHz processor with 8 MB of memory, and a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection. It draws about 375 watts while printing and under a watt in sleep.

It uses the HP 79A black cartridge (CF279A, about 1,000 pages), sold genuine at GS Toner.

HP LaserJet Pro M12a specifications

Printer type	Monochrome laser, single-function (personal)
Print speed	Up to 19 ppm letter / 18 ppm A4
Print resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1,200 dpi effective, HP FastRes 1200)
Paper capacity	150-sheet input tray; 100-sheet output bin
Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Processor / memory	266 MHz, 8 MB (not expandable)
Power consumption	375 W printing; 1.2 W ready; 0.8 W sleep
Cartridges	HP 79A (CF279A, approx. 1,000 pages)

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 79A Toner Cartridge

$63.00

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In stock

The HP LaserJet Pro M12a uses the HP 79A (CF279A, 1,000 pages) black — genuine HP only, from $63.

Which cartridge fits the HP LaserJet Pro M12a

HP 79A Toner Cartridge — CF279A, 1,000 pages, $63

Why use genuine HP toner

Original HP cartridges are built and tested for the HP LaserJet Pro M12a: the chip reports toner levels correctly, print quality and page yield match HP's ratings, and your printer warranty is not affected. Every cartridge we sell is factory-sealed original HP — never refilled, never compatible.

FAQ

How do I know which cartridge my HP LaserJet Pro M12a takes?

Check the label inside the toner door or the model number on the old cartridge; the cartridges listed above are the ones HP specifies for this printer.