Hewlett Packard
Compatible HP 212A (W2123A) Toner Cartridge Magenta
- Page Yield:
- Color: 4500
- Availability:
- In Stock
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
- Page Yield:
- Color: 4500
- Availability:
- In Stock
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
- Compatible Printers
- Specifications
- SKU:
- CS-HP-212A-CLJ-M554DN-M
- Printer Brand:
- Hewlett Packard
- OEM Number:
- W2123A
- Ink Color:
- Magenta
- Page Yield:
- Color: 4500
- Printer Type:
- Laser Cartridge
- Condition:
- New Compatible
- Description
- Reviews


Get vibrant, professional-quality prints with the HP 212A toner cartridge series, which includes HP 212A W2120A Black, W2121A Cyan, W2123A Magenta, and W2122A Yellow. These cartridges are designed to deliver sharp text and brilliant colors, making them ideal for high-impact business documents. Built for consistent performance, the HP 212A toner cartridge ensures every page meets high standards of clarity and detail. Whether you're printing presentations or detailed graphics, you can rely on these cartridges for outstanding color accuracy and smooth operation. Compatible with a wide range of HP printers, including COLOR LASERJET M554DN, COLOR LASERJET M555DN, COLOR LASERJET M555X, COLOR LASERJET M578C, COLOR LASERJET M578DN, COLOR LASERJET M578F, and COLOR LASERJET M578Z, the HP 212A series ensures seamless installation and optimal performance in each supported device. Rely on HP 212A toner cartridge technology to support high-volume printing needs with minimal interruptions. Designed for efficiency, these cartridges help reduce downtime and keep your office running smoothly, page after page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which code do I order for the magenta slot?
W2123A. Within the 212A family the magenta cartridge carries the '3' code — worth a glance at the stamp on your old unit, because magenta and its neighbours sit side by side and the printer's 'colour low' message does not name the channel that is actually empty.
My reds have turned orange and skin tones look wrong — why?
Magenta is half of every red the printer makes, laid down with yellow. As the magenta supply fades, reds slide towards orange, purples thin out, and faces take on a sunburnt cast. Black text stays perfect throughout, which is why the problem is so often mistaken for a settings fault rather than an empty channel.
How far does a magenta cartridge go?
It is rated at 4,500 pages at five per cent coverage. Magenta consumption is spiky: a month of plain documents barely touches it, then one brochure run with red headers and photos can pull the level down sharply. The supplies page shows the true figure for your machine.
Which printers fit this magenta cartridge?
The range is HP's Enterprise colour platform: M578z, M578f, M578dn and M578c, the M555x, the M555dn and the Color LaserJet M554dn. The cartridge is keyed to the magenta bay alone, so across that whole range it can never be seated in the wrong slot.
Do I disturb the other cartridges to change magenta?
No. The four channels are separate units in a row; slide the magenta out and its replacement in, leaving black, cyan and yellow exactly as they are. The printer recalibrates that one channel and your reds return without a full set change or a service visit.
What warranty and returns apply here?
It is covered by a 1-year warranty and by 1-year free returns, with the conditions listed on our shipping and returns page. Our warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California handle dispatch, and support is on hand Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.
About This HP 212A (W2123A) Magenta Toner Cartridge
A single Clever Supplies compatible W2123A magenta cartridge from the 212A family, rated at 4,500 pages and priced at $81.71. The red-making channel, swapped on its own when reds begin drifting orange. Its three family partners sit in the HP range at Clever Supplies.

