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HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge vs HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 8identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 400 pages more black toner page yield than the HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2000 pages vs 1600 pages). The HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 7.5 - 32.5 °C more operating temperature (T-T) than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (15 - 32.5 °C vs 7.5 - 32.5 °C). The HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 1 mm more width than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (358 mm vs 357 mm). Cartridge capacity: Standard Yield on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, Standard on the HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. OEM code: Q2612A on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF230A on the HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

  • Black toner page yield
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:2000 pages
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:1600 pages
  • Cartridge capacity
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Standard Yield
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Standard
  • OEM code
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Q2612A
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:CF230A
  • Country of origin
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Japan
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Japan, United States
  • HP segment
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Home
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Business, Enterprise
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:7.5 - 32.5 °C
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:15 - 32.5 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 90%
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:0 - 95%
  • Width
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:357 mm
    • 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:358 mm

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Comparison of 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge
62 specifications
Features6 differ
TypeKnown for oneOriginalUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursBlackBlack
CompatibilityDiffersHP LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1020, 1022, 3015, 3020, 3030, 3050, 3052, 3055, M1005, M1319HP 30 toner cartridges work with: HP LaserJet Pro M203, M227
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Black toner page yieldDiffers2000 pages1600 pages
Printing material shelf lifeKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge capacityDiffersStandard YieldStandard
OEM codeDiffersQ2612ACF230A
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one45.5 - 90.5 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Overall recycled contentKnown for one30%Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per boxKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one35.7 cm (14.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersJapanJapan, United States
HP segmentDiffersHomeBusiness, Enterprise
Approximate page yield (A4, black & white, ISO/IEC 19752)Known for one2000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP
Black toner cartridges quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs7.5 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers357 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers105 mm108 mm
HeightDiffers134 mm135 mm
WeightDiffers700 g270 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one357 x 105 x 140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one357 x 105 x 140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers357 mm358 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm108 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm135 mm
Package weightDiffers900 g490 g
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one357.1 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 one0.898 kg (1.98 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Empty weightKnown for one685 gUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyDiffersLaser printingLaser
Retail onlyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Stacking number for cartonKnown for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one0.699 kg (1.54 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44103103
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsToner cartridge; Recycling guideToner cartridge; Recycling guide
Logistics data11 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443999084439990
Maximum number of stacking cartons32 pc(s)32 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers29 pc(s)26 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer (EU)Differs24 pc(s)22 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers232 pc(s)208 pc(s)
Layers per pallet8 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers232 pc(s)208 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Differs168 pc(s)154 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightDiffers234 g122.6 kg
Pallet weight (EU)Differs176 g96.1 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1184 x 963 x 1216 mm1100 x 940 x 1220 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1140.5 x 944.9 x 1209 mm (44.9 x 37.2 x 47.6")1099.8 x 939.8 x 1219.2 mm (43.3 x 37 x 48")
Pallet size (EU)Differs1184 x 787 x 1082 mm1100 x 800 x 1091 mm
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs228.6 kg (504 lbs)122.3 kg (269.7 lbs)
Stacking number for palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source889894797452

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