SKU:

HP1012

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

Q2612A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge does the LaserJet 1012 use?

The Q2612A — sold under the 12A family name and printed right here on the box. If you slide the old cartridge out of your 1012, you will find the same code on its label; matching that code is the whole of the ordering decision.

What is the page rating?

2,000 pages per cartridge. For a 1012 handling coursework, essays and home paperwork, one cartridge typically covers a long run of assignments before the next swap comes due.

Is $28.15 the full cost of a change?

Yes. The cartridge is a single self-contained unit — toner and drum together — so $28.15 is the entire consumable cost of getting the 1012 back to full darkness. There is no separate part waiting to surprise you.

How do I know when it is nearly empty?

The output tells you: text that was solid black starts to grey, especially in the middle of the page. A gentle side-to-side rock of the cartridge buys a little more life, but fading is the honest signal to fit the fresh one.

Can a cartridge sit in a drawer until needed?

It can. Keep it sealed, flat and away from strong heat or sunlight, and it will be ready the day the 1012 runs dry. Many owners of these compact lasers keep exactly one spare in rotation that way.

Do I need any tools to swap it?

None. The cartridge lifts out and drops in by hand through the top cover. Pull the sealing strip from the new one, keep the old one until a test page prints cleanly, and the job is finished.

About This Cartridge for the LaserJet 1012

The LaserJet 1012 is one of the small personal lasers that made its home on student desks and spare-room tables, and it runs on the Q2612A alone. This cartridge, rated at 2,000 pages and priced at $28.15, is the like-for-like refill that keeps those pages coming without any conversion, adaptation or second part.

Warehouses first, in this telling: orders are dispatched from the closest of our IL, PA, GA and CA sites, with delivery detail on the shipping & returns page. The cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, help is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST, and the rest of this printer family's supplies are listed under HP.

Shoppers comparing options will also find the plain Q2612A cartridge listing, a Q2612A 2-pack for a shelf spare and the high-yield Q2612X for longer runs between swaps. This is the same cartridge used by the LaserJet 3015, LaserJet 3020, LaserJet 3030, LaserJet 3050, LaserJet 3052, LaserJet 3055, LaserJet M1319, LaserJet 1010, LaserJet 1012, LaserJet 1015, LaserJet 1018, LaserJet 1020, LaserJet 1022n and LaserJet 1022nw.