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HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge vs HP 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 8identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 1,000 pages more black toner page yield than the HP 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2000 pages vs 1000 pages). The HP 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 18 mm more width than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (375 mm vs 357 mm). The HP 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 8 mm more depth than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (113 mm vs 105 mm). Cartridge capacity: Standard Yield on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, Standard on the HP 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. OEM code: Q2612A on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF279A on the HP 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

  • Black toner page yield
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:2000 pages
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:1000 pages
  • Cartridge capacity
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Standard Yield
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Standard
  • OEM code
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Q2612A
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:CF279A
  • Country of origin
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Japan
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Japan, United States
  • HP segment
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Home
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Business, Enterprise
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:7.5 - 32.5 °C
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:15 - 25 °C
  • Width
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:357 mm
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:375 mm
  • Depth
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:105 mm
    • 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:113 mm

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Comparison of 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, 79A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge
63 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 79 toner cartridges work with: HP LaserJet Pro M12, M26
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Black toner page yieldDiffers2000 pages1000 pages
Printing material shelf lifeKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge capacityDiffersStandard YieldStandard
OEM codeDiffersQ2612ACF279A
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
Supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle pack
Black toner cartridges quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs7.5 - 32.5 °C15 - 25 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers357 mm375 mm
DepthDiffers105 mm113 mm
HeightDiffers134 mm125 mm
WeightDiffers700 g620 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 mm375 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm113 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers900 g830 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 data12 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443999084439990
Maximum number of stacking cartonsDiffers32 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers29 pc(s)26 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer (EU)Differs24 pc(s)21 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers232 pc(s)234 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers8 pc(s)9 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers232 pc(s)234 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)168 pc(s)168 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightDiffers234 g214.7 kg
Pallet weight (EU)Differs176 g159.9 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1184 x 963 x 1216 mm1175 x 1000 x 1269 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")1176 x 1000.8 x 1270 mm (46.3 x 39.4 x 50")
Pallet size (EU)Differs1184 x 787 x 1082 mm1170 x 820 x 1149 mm
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs228.6 kg (504 lbs)214.2 kg (472.3 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 source21 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source117.5 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126.9 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source889894680617

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