HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges

Expert Verdict

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125a is a multifunction laser printer designed for small yet busy offices that prints at a maximum resolution of 600 x 600dpi using HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges. It has basic controls and is easy to set up. No CD is required for the initial setup. This HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125a mono laser multifunction printer is also eco-friendly, with automated shut-off when not in use and just using the power needed for an instant-on copy. The dependable Hewlett Packard M125a LaserJet printer has an 8,000-page monthly duty cycle. With HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges, you can easily and inexpensively handle important office jobs with a small MFP that prints, copies, and scans with sharp, clear output.

The HP LaserJet M125a printer weighs 8kg and has dimensions 420 x 365 x 254mm. It has a fixed memory of 128MB and operates at 600MHz. A basic control panel with LED display, buttons (Setup, Copy, Power, Up, Down, and Cancel), and 7 LED indicator lights (Ready, Attention, Darker/Lighter, Reduce/Enlarge, Power, Toner, Copies) is located on the front of the LaserJet M125A printer. A flatbed scanner with a cover is on top, and a 150-sheet input tray is on the bottom. A USB connection is offered for connectivity. HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges are used in the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer. The printer comes with HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges and is simple to set up and install.

This little multifunction printer (MFP) can print, copy, and scan. With HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges, you can now print cheap, professional-quality documents on a regular basis. In addition, boost your productivity with up to 19 ppm letter/18 ppm A4 print with the Instant-on Technology, which allows you to print your first page in as little as 8.5 seconds. The scanner has a resolution of up to 1200 dpi and a color depth of 24 bits. The active surface is 216 by 297 mm, with a speed of up to 7 parts per million per minute. The device can copy at a resolution of up to 600 x 400 DPI in copier mode, with the option to raise or reduce the resolution. A black and white display is included for improved alignment. Windows, Linux, and macOS X are all supported operating systems.

The printer's paper handling characteristics include an input tray that can hold up to 150 sheets of plain paper. It also has the ability to hold up to 10 envelopes and 75 transparencies. The printer's suggested paper sizes are US Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), US Legal 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches), A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) and A4 210 x 297 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

The HP LaserJet Pro M125a mono laser printer is simple to operate and takes very little desk space. This model prints and copies at a rate of 20 pages per minute, with the first page out in 9.5 seconds. Multiple copying of up to 99 pages is possible with the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125a black and white multifunction printer. The HP M125a mono laser MFP also has useful functions such as fast ID copying and two-page copying on a single sheet. Even if double-sided printing is feasible, it must be done by hand. The HP LaserJet Pro M125a MFP doesn't feature a fax machine or an automatic document feeder. If the LaserJet M125a multifunction printer had networking capabilities, it would be even better. Toner may be purchased at a lower cost by purchasing compatible HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges.

Review

HP has a long range of multi-function devices to serve for the growing Small Office Home Office environments. HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A is another typical entry level printer that serves the same need.

This is a lightweight compact printer which is small in size but large on functionality. It works well as a printer, scanner and copier.

The HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A delivers good and fast prints, with a resolution of 600x600 dpi and a print speed of 20 ppm. The 'Instant ON' technology not just helps to save electricity when idle, but it also helps in getting the first page printouts in quick time. While the toner supplied with HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A yields up to 750 pages, the replacements can usually print up to 1500 pages. The print and scan results are of good quality though photocopying, especially that of greyscales, is average quality and could be better. One good thing as always about HP is the compatible toners available which greatly reduce operating costs, same is the case with HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A Toner Cartridges. This device has one USB 2.0 port for connectivity and 128 MB of inbuilt memory.

• Good option as an entry level printer
• Quality of both prints and scans is good
• Sturdy built and lightweight compact printer

• Photocopy results are just about average
• Small introductory HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges which yields only 750 pages

Overall, HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A is a good entry level MFD which serves its printer and scanner duties well. With its compact design and lightweight, it is a good option for small offices. Its subsequent low running costs and low costs per print are also good for these businesses

The compatible HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges is:

• HP CF283A toner cartridge

How to replace the toner cartridges from the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer?
When a toner cartridge approaches the end of the useful life, you are prompted to order a replacement. You can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields to acceptable print quality. Follow the process below describing how to replace the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges to improve the print quality.

1. Gently lift the scanner assembly.
2. Open the top cover carefully to perform the replacement operation.
3. Then remove your old dried out HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges from the printer.
4. Take out the new toner cartridge from the bag. Remove the orange protective tape from the cartridge before installing it. Place the used toner cartridge in the bag to send it for recycling.
5. Grasp both the sides of the toner cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge so that the toner evenly gets distributed.
   CAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller.
6. Bend the tab on the left side of the cartridge until the tab breaks loose. Pull the tab until all the tape is removed from the cartridge. Place the tab and tape in the toner cartridge box to return for recycling. Refer the recommended user manual for more information about the replacement procedure
7. Align the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges with the tracks inside the product, and then insert the toner cartridge until it is firmly seated.
8. Ensure that the replacement is properly completed and then close the top cover.
9. Lower the scanner assembly and print a test page to check if the print quality is improved.

Even after replacing the cartridges if the print quality is still not improved contact the Hp customer support to fix the issue.

Q. Why it is necessary to clean the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer?
A. During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles might get accumulate inside your printer. This can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To avoid such type of problems, you must clean the cartridge area and the printer media path regularly.

Q. What is the resolution for scanning and copying function for HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer?
A. The resolution for scanning and copying function is 1200✕1200 dpi and 400✕600 dpi for scanning and copying function.

Q. What is the inbuilt memory of this printer?
A. The inbuilt memory of this printer is 128 MB.

Q. Are the compatible HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges effective enough to give high-quality prints?
A. Yes, the prints taken from compatible toner cartridges are as impressive as the original toner cartridges.

Q. Does the price of the compatible HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges listed in your site include delivery charge?
A. Yes, the price of an item do include delivery charge. The same price is applied to delivery.

Q. For my printer, I’ve been using HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges. But they cost me more and get empty soon. Do you offer any high-quality ink cartridge at an affordable range?
A. The compatible toner cartridges at Printerinkcartridges.ie hold their ground next to the original HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges. The prints taken from these compatible toner cartridges are good in quality. Also, the price of these toner cartridges are comparatively affordable than the original ones.

Q. What connectivity does the printer supports?
A. The printer offers USB 2.0 port for connectivity.

Q. What is the use of ‘Instant ON’ technology?
A. The ‘Instant ON’ technology helps to save electricity when idle and getting the first page printouts in quick time.

Q. Can I use Apple AirPrint With HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A?
A. Sorry. The Apple AirPrint feature is not applicable with HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A.

Q. What are the benefits of HP Auto-on and Auto-off technology?
A. The HP Auto-on and Auto-off technology conserves energy and reduces the clutter and waste. It allows the customers to stay more productive as the intelligence of this technology turns on the printer automatically when you want and turns off immediately when you don’t need it. This helps improve not just the personal resource consumption but also the environment.

Q. Where can I recycle my HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges?
A. You can recycle original HP Laserjet Pro M125A toner cartridges with HP Planet Partner. But in case you want to recycle the compatible toner cartridges you can contact any authorised recycler near your location.

Q. I want to adjust some settings for my HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer via the computer. How can I do it? Please help.
A. Sure. For Windows operating system use the HP Device Toolbox and for Macintosh operating system use the HP Utility. These will provide you direct access to the product’s HP Embedded Web Server from where you can adjust the settings, view your device and at the same time check the network status - this feature allows you to handle everything directly from your computer instead of the MFP control panel. Hope this answers your question.

Q. Do you have the option for purchasing refilled HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridges?
A. Thank you for the question. The list of compatible toner cartridges displayed above on this page are the recycled/refilled toner cartridges. These cartridges are cleaned, tested and refilled with first-grade toner to provide you printing quality as good as the original ones. Reuse of toner cartridge is the best form of recycling.

Q. I have lost my network settings I want to reset my HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer. Is it possible?
A. If you are using an HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A printer you can reset all your default settings. Restoring the factory settings will reset all of the printer and network settings to the defaults. It will not reset the page count, tray size, or language. To restore the printer to the factory-default settings, follow these steps.

CAUTION: Restoring the factory-set defaults returns all of the settings to the factory defaults, and it also deletes any pages that are stored in the memory.

1. From the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the Service menu.
3. Select the Restore Defaults option, and then touch the OK button.
4. The printer automatically restarts.

Q. I am trying to print a webpage on my HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A but the print quality is really dull. Is it the issue of HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridge or the PC?
A. Dull prints can be a result of low HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridge however we suggest you follow these instructions to ensure the actual cause:

Try printing from a different source (software program)
Try printing from a different software program. If the page prints correctly, the problem is with the software program from which you were printing and not with your printer.

Check the paper-type setting for the print job
If you are getting smeared print, fuzzy print, dark print, curled paper, scattered dots of toner, loose toner, or small areas of missing toner then check the paper-type setting. Make sure the page type matches the sheets in the input tray. Follow the steps to check the paper type:

1. From the software or the web browser from where you are trying to print, select the Print option.
2. Select the printer, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. From the Media: drop-down list, select the correct paper type.
5. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog, click the OK button to print the job.

1. On the printer’s control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Reports
   • Supplies status
3. Use the arrow keys to select Print Supplies status page, and then press the OK button.

If the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridge is low on toner replace the cartridge. If it has enough toner proceed to the next step.

1. Click the Start button, and then click the Programs item.
2. Click your HP printer group, and then click the HP Device Toolbox item.
3. On the Systems tab, click Service.

The printer will print the first side and then would prompt you to take the page out from the output tray and reload it in Tray 1, keeping the same orientation. Wait until the process is complete. Remove the page that was printed.

Try printing the web page again after printing the cleaning page, if print quality improves dont proceed further.

1. Remove the toner cartridge from the HP printer, and verify that the sealing tape has been removed.
2. Grasp both sides of the toner cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge.
3. Check the memory chip for damage.
4. Examine the surface of the imaging drum on the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M125A toner cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the roller (imaging drum) on the cartridge. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause print-quality problems.
   • If you see any scratches, ƭngerprints, or other damage on the imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge.
   • If the imaging drum appears fine, rock the toner cartridge gently several times and reinstall it.
5. Print a few pages to see if these steps resolved the issue.