HP Laserjet Pro M1212nf Ink Cartridges

The HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF is a multifunction monochrome laser printer aimed at small businesses and home offices. This multifunction laser provides printing, scanning, copying and faxing features. Installing and replacing of HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges is an easy process and it is designed to produce up to 1,600 pages per cartridge.

HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF weighs 18 pounds and measures 12 x 17 x 10.5 inches. It has a control panel which is neatly designed with a 2-line by 16-character mono LCD display, three indicator lights, a numeric pad for entering fax numbers and a collection of 11 other buttons to control menu navigation, scan and copy parameters. The input tray folds down from the front panel of the device and at the back of the printer there are sockets for USB 2.0, ethernet and for phone line. The device has standard 64 MB of RAM and 400 MHz Marvell processor to process multiple incoming prints. It also has a 35 sheet ADF on top of the scanner lid.

The HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF prints at a speed of 19 ppm with a resolution up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. Copies can be enlarged up to 400 percent with a resolution of up to 600 dpi and up to 99 copies at a time can be created.It has advanced fax machine which can send the fax at a speed of 33.6 Kbps while correcting any errors during the transmission. The HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF is compatible with Linux, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later operating systems. It has a 150 sheet paper tray at its base and a 100 sheet output tray located under the flatbed scanner at the top of the printer.

• Crisp and clear prints due to HP FastRes 1200 technology
• Supports printing from standby mode within 8.5 seconds
• Duplex printing
• Energy efficient
• High print speed
• Compatible with newer versions of operating system
• Easy replacement of HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges
• Supports USB 2.0 and ethernet ports
• ADF support

• Lacks colour printing
• Does not come with the USB cable
• Limited paper storage capacity
• Manual duplexing

The HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF is a printer that has a low initial cost, low running costs and other useful features such as scan, copy, fax, duplex printing, ADF support. It prints reasonably quickly with high quality using HP FastRes 1200 print technology. Although it is a multifunction printer but it lacks colour printing and has limited paper storage capacity which might be inconvenient in handling large printing jobs.

The Replacement for HP LaserJet Pro M1212NF toner cartridge is:

• HP85A (HP CE285A) black

If your printer’s output contains garbled text, dropouts, toner smears when touched or marks appear at even intervals on prints. Then, this may be caused due to damaged HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridge or using flawed paper lot. To solve such issues follow the steps below:

1. A single sheet of paper might found defective.Try reprinting the job till your dropouts disappear, if this does'nt work for you go to the next step.
2. The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try different paper, such as high-quality paper that is intended for laser printers and recommended by HP.
3. Dropouts appear if the paper lot is flawed. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner.
4. The HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges might be defective or low. Replace such print cartridges. If the error persists, contact HP customer care or refer the support flyer that came in the product box.

1. The product is not set to print on the type of paper on which you want to print. In the printer driver, select the Paper/Quality tab and set Paper Type to match the type of paper on which you are printing. Print speed might be slower if you are using heavy paper.
2. The paper might not meet HP specifications. Use paper that meets all HP specifications.
3. The paper path might need cleaning. Cleaning the paper path will improve the smear toner problem.
4. The power source might be defective. Plug the product directly into an AC outlet instead of into a power strip.
5. The fuser temperature might be too low. In the printer driver, make sure the appropriate paper type is selected.

1. Internal parts might have toner on them. The problem typically corrects itself after a few more pages get printed.
2. The paper path might need cleaning. Clean the paper path and check if the issue still exists.
3. The HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges might be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the page, install a new HP print cartridge.

Q. Will using compatible cartridges cause damage to my printer?
A. No. Compatible cartridges do not damage the printer since they are like the original ones. Hardly any such incident has been reported even though quite a few are doubtful about it. More and more people are switching over to compatible cartridges, and they are recommended by trustworthy sources and experts too.

Q. Should one rush to the doctor if toner powder comes in contact with skin or is it advisable to wash it off first?
A. If toner powder comes in contact with your skin, the first thing you should do is wash it off immediately with soap and cold water. If you feel alright and there’s no irritation, things are fine but if irritation persists, only then would you need to see a doctor.

Q. I ordered for wrong toner cartridges instead of HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges and want to return them now. Will you take them back?
A. Please do not worry about having the wrong toner cartridge; you can return them to us in 30 days if they are unused, packed in original packaging and good enough to be re-saleable.

Q. I have a query about compatible toner cartridges. Are compatible cartridges exactly the same size and shape as originals and fit in the printer properly? Do compatible HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges fit in the printer smoothly like the genuine ones?
A. Please be fully confident that compatible cartridges (including HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges) are not different from the original cartridges in terms of quality, performance or reliability. Compatibles cartridges are made by third-party manufacturers who ensure that their products are top-performing ones by putting them through rigorous quality assurance tests and giving approval only to the best for sale. Compatible cartridges fit in printers just like the original ones and print uninterruptedly while saving you more.

Q. If I buy HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer, will the printer be compatible with newer versions of operating system?
A. Yes, this printer is compatible newer versions of operating system also.

Q. Is the printer suitable for handling large printing jobs?
A. Unfortunately, the printer is not suitable for large printing jobs due to its limited paper capacity i.e. 35 sheets. But this feature can be compensated by duplex printing and high print speed of 19 ppm, which might save your time and minimise the paper required for printing.

Q. Why should I prefer compatible HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges over original toner cartridges?
A. Compatible HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges is a better option to be used over original toner cartridges for the one who is low on budget. Using compatible toner cartridges will help you save your money, producing the same quality results as the original toner cartridges.

Q. Do you offer coloured HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges?
A. No, we do not offer coloured toner cartridges for HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer as the printer is monochrome printer that lacks in coloured printing.

Q. What could be done if I lost software installation CD?
A. This problem could be recovered by HP's USB installation process. In such case, plugging in HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF initiates HP drivers and installs all the necessary softwares.

Q. I have a HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer and when I tried to print something, it was unable to print. The printer only showed "initialising" and after sometime the screen goes blank. Can you please suggest me how to overcome this problem?
A. Sometimes this type of problem arises due to bad toner cartridge or something that needs cleaning. Try to clean the cartridge and see if you get different results. Or unplug the power cord from the back of the printer and leave it out for 30 seconds and plug it back in.

Q. What should i do, if the ink levels shown are not correct?
A. If you are using the good quality HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges and you do not know whether the ink levels are correct, then you should look up the number of pages you print with your printer and cartridge. Depending on your printers situation, the remaining ink levels might not be displayed accurately because of the following reasons.

• A remanufactured or refilled cartridge is installed.
• An already used HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridge from another printer is installed.
• The printer might be using ink tanks instead of cartridges, such as the DeskJet 5800 series.
• The printer has just undergone a full hardware reset.

Q. Please suggest me some tips for printing the quality photos with the HP Laserjet printer?
A. For printing good quality photos all you need is to get good printer with the recommended paper type. To get the best quality pictures follow the tips below:

• Always use high-quality photo paper for printing the photos
• Take high resolution photographs as they result in clearer and more vibrant prints.
• Before printing any photograph, use the photo editing tools to crop the image and improve colours, brightness, contrast, and other appearance settings.
• Do Check the computer display as if your computer monitor display the colours inaccurately, the printed photo quality might be unsatisfactory. Try changing the monitor's default colour settings, or use its tools to confirm the accuracy of the colours.
• Always use the best or max DPI quality in the settings as the higher print settings provide the best results.

Q. Does buying the compatible HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges produces outstanding energy and paper saving features?
A. Yes, you can reduce the energy used with the instant on technology and copy feature. This will conserve the resources and will save paper by performing an automatic two-sided printing. Usage of high-quality toner cartridges with energy-efficient features enables energy savings and result in good quality prints.

Q. Do you stock multi-colour cartridges for the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer?
A. No, the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF is a monochrome laser printer which can print only in black and white colour with HP 85A toner cartridge. There are no other colour cartridges available for the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer model.

Q. Can you tell me the Windows supported operating systems for the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer?
A. The HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer is supported by the following Windows operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Q. Can you tell me the dimensions of this HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer? Also, what is the weight of the printer without the print cartridge?
A. The dimensions of the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer are 306 mm x 265 mm x 435 mm. It weighs about 8.3kg without including the print cartridge and the power cord.

Q. Can you give me the price of these HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges in Indian rupees (INR.)?
A. Unfortunately, we only deliver to addresses within Rep.Ireland & Northern Ireland, so we won’t be able to quote in INR.

Q. Will these HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges (HP CE285A (85A)) work with my HP Laserjet Pro M1217NF printer model? Or are there any other cartridges available for HP Laserjet Pro M1217NF printer?
A. Yes, these HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridges (HP CE285A (85A)) are fully compatible with the HP Laserjet Pro M1217NF printer and work perfectly fine with it. To find out all the compatible cartridges that work with HP Laserjet Pro M1217NF printer, please refer to the link: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/hp-inkjet-cartridges/hp-laserjet-printers/hp-laserjet-pro/laserjet-pro-m1217nfw

Q. I noticed that the estimated yield of 1,600 pages for the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer provided by the manufacturer works only if there are 4-5 lines of print per page. Is there any way to set print quality to “draft” and generate more page yield?
A. Yes, the estimated page yield is compliant with the ISO standards and is based on printing 5% coverage on an A4 page which is about 4-5 lines of print on an A4 page. Not every but your printer may have draft settings which will help you to produce more results. You should consult the user manual to learn how to activate this or you can also contact HP support for help.

Q. I have purchased the compatible HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridge to replace in my HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer. Can you tell me how to replace the cartridge?
A. You can follow the below mentioned steps to successfully replace the HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridge in your HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF printer:

• Lift the scanner assembly, and open the print-cartridge door
• Remove the old print cartridge
• Remove the new cartridge from the packaging. Place the used print cartridge in the bag and box for recycling
• Grasp both side of the print cartridge and gently rock the print cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge
• Bend the tab on the left side of the cartridge until the tab breaks loose, and then pull the tab until all the tab is removed from the cartridge. Place the tab and tape in the print cartridge box to return for recycling
• Install the print cartridge
• Close the print-cartridge door and the scanner assembly

Q. Can you tell me how to install this multipack of HP Laserjet Pro M1212NF toner cartridge?
A. The multipack CE285A toner cartridge is a pack of two 85A toner cartridges. You can only install one cartridge at a time and wait till it expires. You can keep the other cartridge in stock in cool, dry place to consume later.