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HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge vs HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 6identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 8,500 pages more black toner page yield than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10500 pages vs 2000 pages). The HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 14% more overall recycled content than the HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (30% vs 16%). The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 2.5 - 32.5 °C more operating temperature (T-T) than the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10 - 32.5 °C vs 7.5 - 32.5 °C). OEM code: Q2612A on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF281A on the HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. Country of origin: Japan on the HP 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, China, Japan on the HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

  • Black toner page yield
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:2000 pages
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10500 pages
  • OEM code
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Q2612A
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:CF281A
  • Overall recycled content
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:30%
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:16%
  • Country of origin
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Japan
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:China, Japan
  • HP segment
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Home
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Business
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:7.5 - 32.5 °C
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 32.5 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 90%
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:20 - 80%
  • Width
    • 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:357 mm
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:391 mm

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Comparison of 12A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge
59 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 81 toner cartridges work with: HP LaserJet Enterprise M604, M605, M606, M630, M632 HP OfficeJet Pro 8730
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Black toner page yieldDiffers2000 pages10500 pages
Printing material shelf lifeKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge capacityStandard YieldStandard Yield
OEM codeDiffersQ2612ACF281A
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one45.5 - 90.5 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Overall recycled contentDiffers30%16%
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 originDiffersJapanChina, Japan
HP segmentDiffersHomeBusiness
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 °C10 - 32.5 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers357 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers105 mm193 mm
HeightDiffers134 mm300 mm
WeightDiffers700 g1.71 kg
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 mm391 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm193 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm300 mm
Package weightDiffers900 g2.47 kg
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
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
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 details1 differ
Box contentsDiffersToner cartridge; Recycling guide1 Cartridge
Logistics data13 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443999084439990
Maximum number of stacking cartonsDiffers32 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers29 pc(s)15 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer (EU)Differs24 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers232 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers8 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers232 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Differs168 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightDiffers234 g131.7 kg
Pallet weight (EU)Differs176 g109.4 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1184 x 963 x 1216 mm1173 x 965 x 1044 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")1173.5 x 965.2 x 1043.9 mm (46.2 x 38 x 41.1")
Pallet size (EU)Differs1184 x 787 x 1082 mm1173 x 772 x 1049 mm
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs228.6 kg (504 lbs)131.3 kg (289.5 lbs)
Stacking number for palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.9
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source887758147894

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