HP LaserJet Pro M12w
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HP LaserJet Pro M12w

HP LaserJet Pro M12w

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Product specifications

Product name
HP LaserJet Pro M12w
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet Pro
Country of origin
Made in Vietnam
Orderable supplies
HP 79A Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF279A
Number of print cartridges
1 Black
Print speed black
Normal: Up to 19 ppm
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 600 x 600 x 2 dpi Color:
Print Resolution Technologies
HP FastRes 600, HP FastRes 1200
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Up to 5000 pages [8] Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly page volume
100 to 1000 [9] HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Processor speed
266 MHz
Print languages
Host-based printing
Wireless capability
No
Network ready
Standard (built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n)
Minimum System Requirements
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1,10 (32-bit/64-bit): 2 GB RAM for 64-bit, 1 GB RAM for 32-bit, 400 MB Free HD space; Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GB RAM (32-bit); Windows® XP: Intel Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 750 MB Free HD space; 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
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11; 1 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port; Internet
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows Server; macOS X 10.9 Mavericks; macOS X 10.10 Yosemite
Media sizes supported
Letter, legal, executive, postcards, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)
Media sizes, custom
150-sheet input tray: 5.8 x 8.27 to 8.5 x 14 in
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 types
Paper (laser, plain, photo, rough, vellum), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, postcards
Media weight, supported
16 to 43 lb
Paper handling output, standard
100-sheet output bin
Paper handling input, standard
150-sheet input tray
Power
Input voltage 115 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 amp; 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6.0 amp
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) [4] Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty. Power consumption values typicallty based on measurement of 115V device.
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Blue Angel compliant
Yes, Blue Angel DE-UZ 205—only ensured when using Original HP supplies
Operating temperature range
59 to 90.5ºF
Recommended operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
50 dB(A)
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
13.74 x 9.38 x 7.71 in
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
13.74 x 16.15 x 8.98 in
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
15.74 x 9.84 x 11.73 in
Pallet dimensions
America: 47.24 x 39.37 x 99.76 in; EMEA, AP: 47.24 x 39.37 x 87.63 in
Weight
11.4 lb
Package weight
13.9 lb
Pallet weight
America: 1391 lb, EMEA, AP: 1223 lb
Quantity per pallet
America: 96, EMEA/APJ: 84
Count of layers in pallet
America: 8, EMEA/APJ: 7
What is in the box footnote
HP Original Introductory Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~500 page yield). Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year limited warranty
Tech spec footnote
[2] Without input or output trays extended
Tech spec footnote
[3] With print cartridges
Tech spec footnote
[4] Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty. Power consumption values typicallty based on measurement of 115V device.
Tech spec footnote
[5] Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty. Energy Star value typically based on measurement of 115 V device.
Tech spec footnote
[6] Based on the BA TEC method with the following possible exceptions: 1 minute or less sleep delay setting, Wi-Fi disabled.
Tech spec footnote
[7] Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
Tech spec footnote
[8] Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Tech spec footnote
[9] HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Tech spec footnote
[10] HP SureSupply alerts you when your print cartridge is running low and helps you purchase online or locally through HP or a participating retailer. Only available with Original HP supplies; Internet access required. To learn more, visit http://www.hp.com/go/SureSupply.