SKU:

Q2612A

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 is this, exactly?

It is the Q2612A — the black cartridge sold under the 12A family name. If you are matching against the cartridge coming out of your printer, the code is printed on its label; Q2612A there means this is the replacement you want.

What is in the box?

One sealed Q2612A black cartridge at $28.15. Unwrap it, remove the protective strip and tape as the packaging directs, and it is ready to fit.

How many pages should I expect from it?

The cartridge is rated at 2,000 pages. That figure assumes ordinary document coverage; dense pages with heavy graphics use toner faster, while light text pages stretch it further. Treat 2,000 as the planning number for a typical office mix.

Any tips for the first swap?

Rock the new cartridge gently side to side five or six times before fitting so the toner is level inside, pull the sealing strip out in one smooth motion, and keep hold of the old cartridge until the first test pages print cleanly — that way you can compare and be certain the change went well.

What should I do with the old cartridge?

Put it back in the new cartridge's box so it stays clean and contained, and send it through whatever electronics or office-supply recycling route you normally use. Toner cartridges should not go in general household waste where a recycling option exists.

The new cartridge is printing light from the very first page. What now?

Take it out and rock it gently to redistribute the toner, make sure the sealing strip came fully away, and print a few more pages. If the output is still faint, contact our support team — a cartridge that starts life faulty should simply be replaced.

About This Q2612A Cartridge

The LaserJet 1010 is the printer this cartridge is most often bought for: a compact, long-lived desktop machine whose needs begin and end with a Q2612A every couple of thousand pages. This single cartridge at $28.15, rated at 2,000 pages, is the straightforward like-for-like replacement that keeps that arrangement going.

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

The 12A (Q2612A) fits LaserJet 3030, LaserJet 3050, LaserJet 3052, LaserJet 3055, LaserJet M1319, LaserJet 1010, LaserJet 1012, LaserJet 1015, LaserJet 1018, LaserJet 1020, LaserJet 1022n, LaserJet 1022nw, LaserJet 3015 and LaserJet 3020 — the whole platform shares the one cartridge. Also stocked for these printers: the high-yield 12X (Q2612X) single cartridge and the 12A (Q2612A) two-pack.