Product comparison · 2 toner cartridges

HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge vs HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

35specifications compared
27differ
8identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). The HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 6 mm more width than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (363 mm vs 357 mm). The HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 9 mm more depth than the HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (105 mm vs 96 mm). Printing colours: Black on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, Yellow on the HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. OEM code: Q2612A on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF542A on the HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

Printing colours
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Black
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Yellow
OEM code
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Q2612A
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:CF542A
HP segment
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Home
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Small medium business
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:20 - 80%
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:7.5 - 32.5 °C
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:15 - 30 °C
Width
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:357 mm
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:363 mm
Depth
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:105 mm
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:96 mm
Height
- 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:134 mm
- 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:111 mm

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Comparison of 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge
62 specifications	A HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge View product	B HP 203A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge View product
Features4 differ
TypeKnown for one	Original	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffers	Black	Yellow
CompatibilityDiffers	HP LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1020, 1022, 3015, 3020, 3030, 3050, 3052, 3055, M1005, M1319	HP 203 toner cartridges work with: HP LaserJet Pro M254, M280, M281
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Black toner page yieldKnown for one	2000 pages	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing material shelf lifeKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge capacity	Standard Yield	Standard Yield
OEM codeDiffers	Q2612A	CF542A
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	45.5 - 90.5 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Overall recycled contentKnown for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per boxKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one	35.7 cm (14.1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	Japan	Japan
HP segmentDiffers	Home	Small medium business
Approximate page yield (A4, black & white, ISO/IEC 19752)Known for one	2000 pages	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP
Colour toner page yieldKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1300 pages
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	7.5 - 32.5 °C	15 - 30 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 40 °C	-20 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	357 mm	363 mm
DepthDiffers	105 mm	96 mm
HeightDiffers	134 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	700 g	530 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	357 x 105 x 140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	357 x 105 x 140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	357 mm	363 mm
Package depthDiffers	105 mm	96 mm
Package heightDiffers	134 mm	111 mm
Package weightDiffers	900 g	750 g
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	357.1 x 104.9 x 134.1 mm (14.1 x 4.13 x 5.28")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one	0.898 kg (1.98 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Empty weightKnown for one	685 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDiffers	Laser printing	Laser
Retail onlyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stacking number for cartonKnown for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	0.699 kg (1.54 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recycling guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44103103
Technical detailsidentical
Box contents	Toner cartridge; Recycling guide	Toner cartridge; Recycling guide
Logistics data12 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code	84439990	84439990
Maximum number of stacking cartonsDiffers	32 pc(s)	40 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers	29 pc(s)	30 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer (EU)	24 pc(s)	24 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers	232 pc(s)	300 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers	8 pc(s)	10 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers	232 pc(s)	300 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Differs	168 pc(s)	216 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightDiffers	234 g	246 kg
Pallet weight (EU)Differs	176 g	183 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	1184 x 963 x 1216 mm	1100 x 986 x 1254 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	1140.5 x 944.9 x 1209 mm (44.9 x 37.2 x 47.6")	1099.8 x 985.5 x 1254.8 mm (43.3 x 38.8 x 49.4")
Pallet size (EU)Differs	1184 x 787 x 1082 mm	1100 x 790 x 1148 mm
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs	228.6 kg (504 lbs)	244.9 kg (540 lbs)
Stacking number for palletKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98.6 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125.4 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190781107101

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