Compatible HP 12A (Q2612A) Toner Cartridge Black

Compatible Printers

Specifications

SKU:

CS-HP-Q2612A-Black-N1

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

Q2612A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Description

The HP 12A and HP 12X LaserJet Series encompasses a wide range of printers, including the LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1022N, 1022NW, 3015, 3015MFP, 3020, 3020MFP, 3030, 3030MFP, 3050, 3050MFP, 3050Z, 3052, 3052MFP, 3055, M1005, M1005 MFP, M1319, and M1319F MFP models. These printers are renowned for their reliability and consistent performance in various printing environments. Compatible with these printers are the Q2612A Black and Q2612X Black cartridges, recognized as the HP 12A toner cartridge and toner cartridge, respectively. These cartridges ensure optimal print quality and longevity for all printing tasks. The LaserJet 1010 to M1319 series printers cater to a wide range of printing needs, from basic document printing to multifunction capabilities like scanning, copying, and faxing. Whether it's for personal use or small office environments, these printers deliver efficient and high-quality prints. The HP 12A and HP 12X cartridges provide crisp and clear text output, making them ideal for printing documents, reports, and other business correspondence. With the Q2612X Black cartridge offering extended yield, users can print more pages before needing to replace the cartridge, reducing overall printing costs. Investing in the HP 12A and HP 12X LaserJet Series printers and cartridges ensures reliable printing solutions that meet the demands of everyday printing tasks. With their durable construction and consistent performance, these printers are a valuable addition to any workspace.

Cross-reference: HP Q2612A, the 12A standard-yield toner cartridge (2,000 pages), is the same cartridge Canon sells as Canon Cartridge 104 (0263B001AA, also sold as FX-9 and FX-10) for the Canon FAXPHONE L90 and L120 and the imageCLASS D420, D480, MF4150, MF4270dn, MF4350d, MF4370dn and MF4690 printers. Canon rates Cartridge 104 at 2,000 pages (ISO/IEC standard).

Frequently Asked Questions

My printer sometimes sits idle for weeks. Is toner a sensible choice for that pattern?

It is arguably the best one. Toner is a dry powder, so unlike liquid ink it does not dry out, clog or skin over between jobs. A Q2612A fitted in a home printer in spring will print its pages just as willingly when the next document comes along months later.

What is in the box?

A single Q2612A black cartridge — the cartridge this family knows as the 12A — sealed in its packaging and priced at $28.15.

How do I confirm the code before I order?

Open the printer and read the label on the cartridge that is in it now; you are looking for Q2612A. The same code appears in the printer's supplies information if you print a configuration page. The family name 12A on the listing and the full code refer to the one cartridge.

How long will one cartridge last in calendar terms?

It is rated at 2,000 pages, and in a household that prints a few dozen pages a month, that can mean years rather than months between changeovers. The rating counts pages, not birthdays — the cartridge does not expire on a schedule while it works through them slowly.

Prints have gone faint after the cartridge's long quiet spell. Is it finished?

Probably not. Take it out and rock it gently from side to side a few times; toner that has sat undisturbed settles, and rocking levels it again so density returns. Only if pages stay faint after that is the cartridge genuinely near its end.

Any storage advice for the printer's corner of a home office?

Keep the room's extremes away from it — no radiators touching the cabinet, no sunny windowsill for a spare cartridge. Beyond that, both printer and cartridge are undemanding housemates that tolerate ordinary domestic conditions well.

About This 12A (Q2612A) Cartridge

This listing serves the other end of the printing world from the busy office: the home LaserJet 1010W that prints boarding passes, homework and the occasional contract, then waits quietly for its next job. Its Q2612A cartridge — 2,000 rated pages for $28.15 — suits that life perfectly, because the powder inside asks for nothing while it waits.

The cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. It ships from the nearest of our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses, with delivery details on the shipping & returns page. Our team is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST if you need a hand, and more for this printer family is gathered under HP.

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