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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer vs HP LaserJet Pro M12w

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 70identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 9.2 s
    • 8.9 s
  • Country of origin
    • China
    • Vietnam
  • HP segment
    • Small medium business
    • Home office
  • Maximum number of input trays
    • 1
    • 5
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • Ethernet LAN
    • No
    • Yes
  • Network ready
    • No
    • Yes
  • Internal memory
    • 2 MB
    • 8 MB

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LaserJet Pro M12a PrinterView product
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LaserJet Pro M12wView product
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeManualManual
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)18 ppm18 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9.2 s8.9 s
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycle5000 pages per month5000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle100 - 1000 pages per month100 - 1000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Country of originDiffersChinaVietnam
HP segmentDiffersSmall medium businessHome office
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers15
Maximum input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcard, Rough paper, TransparenciesPlain paper, Photo paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5C5
Envelopes sizesB5, C5, DLB5, C5, DL
Custom media width147 - 216 mm147 - 216 mm
Custom media length211 - 356 mm211 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersNot supportedMopria Print Service, HP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 MB8 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 MB8 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency266 MHz266 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB50 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.4 dB6.4 dB
Design1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayNoNo
Control typeKnown for oneButtons
CertificationCISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 55024: 2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012CISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 55024: 2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)375 W375 W
Power consumption (ready)1.2 W1.2 W
Power consumption (standby)1.2 W1.2 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.45 W0.8 W
Power consumption (off)0.45 W0.45 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.494 kWh/week0.494 kWh/week
Current ratingKnown for one6 A
AC input voltage115 - 240 V115 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows 11, Windows 7Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 YosemiteMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, MacOS
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64
Minimum RAMKnown for one1024 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one400 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverENERGY STAR, Blue Angel, EPEAT Silver
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneMercury free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width349 mm349 mm
Depth238 mm238 mm
Height196 mm196 mm
Weight5.2 kg5.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width400 mm400 mm
Package depth250 mm250 mm
Package height298 mm298 mm
Package weight6.35 kg6.35 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)500 pages500 pages
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, USBAC
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Bundled softwareHP Status and Alerts, CD Launch Pad, Print Driver, Software Installer/UninstallerHP Status and Alerts, CD Launch Pad, Print Driver, Software Installer/Uninstaller
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Management toolsHP Status and AlertsHP Status and Alerts
HP Software providedHP Status and AlertsHP Status and Alerts
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer12 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffersWindows® 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® SerWindows 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 200
Power supply typeKnown for oneBuilt-in power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 55024: 2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows Server; macOS X 10.9 Mavericks; macOS X 10.10 Yosemite
PictBridgeNoNo
Power LEDYesYes
PrintingKnown for oneMono printing
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one17.5 - 25 °C
Custom media sizesKnown for one150-sheet input tray: 147 x 211 to 216 x 356 mm
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Box contentsKnown for oneHP LaserJet Pro M12w 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; USB cable
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneBA: 0.509 kWh/Week; ES: 0.494 kWh/wk
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105

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