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Outstanding, reliable quality without compromises
Time after time, count on documents with sharp black text from the industry leader in laser printing.
Help save energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.
Start printing right out of the box, using a preinstalled Original HP LaserJet toner cartridge.
Efficient printing for small workspaces
Stay productive with print speeds up to 18 pages per minute.
Make the most of limited workspace with this compact HP LaserJet Pro – the smallest laser printer HP offers.
Consistent results to match the way you work
Connect this laser printer directly to your PC via the included Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port.
Get high-quality pages and the performance you can count on with Original HP toner cartridges.
Specifications | |
Print speed black | Normal: Up to 18 ppm |
First page out (ready) | Black: Up to 9.2 sec |
Print quality black (best) | Up to 600 x 600 x 2 dpi |
Print Resolution Technologies | HP FastRes 600, HP FastRes 1200 |
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 5,000 pages |
Recommended monthly page volume | 100 to 1,000 |
Print technology | Laser |
Processor speed | 266 MHz |
Print languages | Host-based printing |
Replacement cartridges | HP 79A Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge CF279A |
Connectivity | |
HP ePrint capability | No |
Mobile printing capability | Mobile Print Capability not supported |
Wireless capability | No |
Connectivity, standard | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
Minimum system requirements |
Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit/64-bit): 2 GB RAM for 64-bit, 1 GB RAM for 32-bit, 400 MB free hard disk space Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GB RAM for 32-bit Windows® Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows® Server 2003: 512 MB RAM, 400 MB free HD space All systems: CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port Mac OS X v10.11, v10.10, v10.9, 1 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port, Internet |
Compatible operating systems |
Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32-bit/64-bit Windows Vista®: 32-bit/64-bit Windows® Server 2008: 32-bit/64-bit Windows® Server 2003: 32-bit/64-bit Mac OS X v 10.11, v 10.10, v 10.9 |
Memory specifications | |
Memory | 2 MB |
Maximum memory | 2 MB |
Paper handling | |
Paper handling input, standard | 150-sheet input tray |
Paper handling output, standard | 100-sheet output bin |
Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 100 sheets |
Duplex printing | Manual |
Media sizes supported |
A4 A5 A6 B5 Postcards Envelopes (C5, DL, B5) |
Media sizes, custom | 150-sheet input tray: 147 x 211 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media types | Paper (laser, plain, photo, rough, vellum), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, postcards |
Power and operating requirements | |
Power | Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 A |
Power consumption | 375 watts (active printing), 1.2 watts (ready), 0.8 watts (sleep), 0.8 watts (Auto Off/Wake on USB, enabled at shipment), 0.45 watts (Auto-off/Manual-on), 0.45 (Manual Off) |
Energy efficiency |
ENERGY STAR® qualified EPEAT® Silver |
Operating temperature range | 15 to 32.5ºC |
Operating humidity range | 30 to 70% RH |
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing) | 50 dB(A) |
Dimensions and weight | |
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 349 x 238 x 196 mm |
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 349 x 410 x 228 mm |
Weight | 5.2 kg |
Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 400 x 250 x 298 mm |
Package weight | 6.35 kg |
What's included | |
What's in the box |
HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer Preinstalled HP Original Introductory Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (500 pages) Installation guide Setup poster Support flyer Warranty guide Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM Power cord |
Cable included | No, please purchase USB cable separately |