OkiPage 12I/N
The OkiPage 12I/N is the network version of OKI's OkiPage 12I monochrome laser printer, a workhorse nameplate for office document output. It takes the Type 5 toner cartridge 52109001, good for about 2,000 pages before a swap is needed. This page stocks that cartridge as a single and in a 5-pack, and it is the only consumable this printer asks for.
The slash in 12I/N hides two variants that shared one appetite. The 12i offered infrared wireless printing for the laptops of its era, while the 12n added a network interface for shared office use. Connectivity is where they part company; the toner bay is identical, so whichever variant sits in your office, the ordering decision is the same single black cartridge.
Toner Cartridges for OkiPage 12I/N
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 52109001 — single cartridge | Black | About 2,000 pages |
| 52109001 — 5-pack | Black | About 2,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
For an office workhorse, the practical choice is between the single cartridge and the 5-pack. A single suits a 12I/N that prints in bursts with quiet weeks between. The 5-pack is the better habit for a shared network machine: it lowers the per-cartridge cost and guarantees a replacement is already in the building when the current one fades at 2,000 pages. There are no color cartridges and no high-yield alternative to weigh on this page; one number, two quantities.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Gray streaks are the complaint this model teaches you to triage. First remove the 52109001 and rock it side to side to redistribute the toner, then wipe the LED printhead lens with a soft, dry cloth and print again. Streaks that survive a fresh cartridge usually point to a worn image drum or a dirty fuser, which on this model are separate service items rather than toner faults. Chasing them with cartridge after cartridge wastes money; one swap is the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner cartridge does the OkiPage 12I/N take?
It uses a single black toner cartridge, the OKI 52109001. The printer is monochrome only, so there are no color cartridges to stock; one part number covers all of its toner needs.
What is the difference between the OkiPage 12I and the 12N?
The two variants differ in connectivity: the 12i offered infrared (IrDA) wireless printing for laptops of its era, while the 12n added a network interface for shared office use. Both take the same 52109001 black toner cartridge, so the consumable choice is unaffected by which variant you own.
My 12I/N prints with gray streaks. New toner or something else?
Try the simple fixes first: rock the cartridge to redistribute toner and wipe the LED printhead lens with a soft dry cloth. Gray streaks that survive a fresh cartridge usually point to a worn image drum or a dirty fuser, both separate service items on this model rather than toner faults.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Both variants share their cartridge with the wider Type 5 OkiPage family: OkiPage 10, OkiPage 10E, OkiPage 10EX, OkiPage 10I/N, OkiPage 10I, OkiPage 10I N, OkiPage 10IN, OkiPage 10N, OkiPage 12, OkiPage 12EX, OkiPage 12I, OkiPage 12I N, OkiPage 12IN, OkiPage 12N, OkiPage 13, OkiPage 13E, OkiPage 14, OkiPage 14E, OkiPage 14EX 120V (Multilingual), OkiPage 14EX 120V, OkiPage 14EX, OkiPage 14EXS, OkiPage 14I/N, OkiPage 14I, OkiPage 14I N, OkiPage 14N.