HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer

HP (0889894897695 / T0L45A#B19) - AC input frequency: 50 Hz - Processor frequency: 266 MHz - AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V - Custom media length: 216 - 356 mm - Paper tray media weight: 60 - 163 g/m²

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HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer – Overview

The HP LaserJet Pro M12a is a compact, high‑speed monochrome laser printer designed for home and small office environments. It delivers sharp text output at a rapid 18 pages per minute, making it ideal for everyday document printing needs.

Key Design Features

Compact footprint: Width 349 mm, depth 238 mm, height 196 mm.
Lightweight: Weighs only 5.2 kg, enabling easy relocation.
Color options: Available in black or white, matching any workspace aesthetic.
No built‑in display: Streamlined design focuses on essential functionality.
No Wi‑Fi or Ethernet: Connects exclusively via USB 2.0 for straightforward setup.

Printing Performance

The printer uses laser technology to produce crisp, black text on a variety of media. Its maximum resolution is 600 × 600 dpi, ensuring clear output for both standard documents and high‑quality graphics.

Print speed: 18 ppm (pages per minute).
Duty cycle: Rated for up to 5,000 pages per month.
Maximum input capacity: 150 sheets in the main tray.
Maximum output capacity: 100 sheets per stack.

Supported Media and Sizes

The M12a accommodates a wide range of paper types, making it versatile for everyday tasks.

Paper tray media types: Card stock, envelopes, labels, photo paper, plain paper, rough paper, transparencies.
Media weight: 60 – 163 g/m².
Custom media length: 216 – 356 mm.
Envelope sizes: B5, C5, DL.
Maximum ISO A‑series size: A4.

Connectivity and Drivers

The printer connects via a USB 2.0 interface, ensuring fast data transfer and minimal setup time. HP provides drivers and software, including the HP Status and Alerts utility, which helps monitor printer health and receive notifications about maintenance needs.

Power and Energy Efficiency

The M12a is designed to be energy conscious. It operates on a standard 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz supply and draws a maximum of 6 A. Its power consumption is remarkably low when idle:

Off state: 0.8 W.
Standby state: 1.2 W.

This efficiency is recognized by the Energy Star and EPEAT Silver certifications, underscoring its environmental friendliness.

Processor and Memory

The device is equipped with a 266 MHz processor and 8 MB of internal memory, sufficient for handling typical document workflows without lag.

Operating System Compatibility

The HP LaserJet Pro M12a supports a broad spectrum of operating systems, ensuring seamless integration across various platforms:

Windows: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (all editions), and Windows Server variants from 2003 to 2008 R2.
Mac: Full support for macOS environments.

Environmental and Safety Certifications

The printer meets stringent regulatory standards, including:

CISPR 22:2008/EN 55022:2010 (Class B)
EN 61000‑3‑2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009
EN 61000‑3‑3:2008
EN 55024:2010
EPEAT Silver – indicating high environmental performance.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

The printer is engineered to operate reliably within typical indoor conditions:

Operating temperature range: 15 – 32.5 °C.
Storage temperature range: –20 – 40 °C.
Humidity during operation: 30 – 70 % RH.
Humidity during storage: 10 – 90 % RH.

Why Choose the HP LaserJet Pro M12a?

If you need a reliable, fast, and energy‑efficient monochrome printer for a home office or small business, the HP LaserJet Pro M12a delivers:

Consistent print quality with laser precision.
Low operating costs thanks to its efficient power usage.
Simplicity of use with a single USB connection and minimal maintenance.
Versatility in handling various media types and sizes.
Robust support across major operating systems and HP’s management tools.

Conclusion

The HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer stands out as a compact, high‑performance solution for everyday printing tasks. Its blend of speed, reliability, and environmental responsibility makes it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a dependable monochrome printer without the complexity of network connectivity or wireless features.

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Brand	HP is a technology company that creates a wide range of products, including personal computers, printers and scanners, and software.
MPN	HP T0L45A
Model	HP T0L45A#B19
ID	7141412
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Key Features
AC input frequency The frequency of the alternating current supplied to the device, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the acceptable operating range for the electrical mains that powers the product.	50 Hz
AC input voltage The alternating current voltage range that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the device.	220 - 240 V
Blue Angel certified Indicates whether the product has been certified by Blue Angel, a recognized sustainability and quality standard that ensures compliance with environmental and social criteria.	Yes
Built-in display Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in screen or display unit that can be used directly for viewing content, such as an integrated monitor on a laptop or a built-in display on appliances. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a display; a value of "No" means it does not.	No
Built-in processor Indicates whether the product contains a built‑in central processing unit (CPU) that can execute instructions without requiring an external processor module. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a CPU; "No" means it does not.	Yes
Card reader integrated Indicates whether the device includes a built‑in card reader that can read removable memory cards such as SD, microSD, MMC or similar formats.	No
Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.	No
Current Rating The electrical current drawn by a device when powered, expressed in amperes (A). It indicates how much current the product consumes from its power source during normal operation and helps determine compatibility with power supplies or USB ports.	6 A
Custom media length The linear dimension of the media that a device can handle, expressed as a range in millimetres (mm). It represents the minimum and maximum size of paper or other media supported by the product.	216 - 356 mm
Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.	238 mm
Drivers included Indicates whether the product comes with drivers included in the package or available for download. A value of "Yes" means that drivers are supplied, while a value of "No" indicates they are not provided and must be obtained separately.	Yes
Energy Star certified	Yes
Envelopes sizes A list of envelope sizes that a product can accept, expressed with standard codes or names (e.g., "DL", "C5", "10"), optionally combined in comma‑separated groups to indicate compatible envelopes.	B5,C5,DL
EPEAT Compliance The level of a product’s compliance with the EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program, indicating how well it meets environmental and sustainability criteria. Typical levels are "Gold", "Silver" or "Bronze".	Silver
Ethernet LAN Indicates whether the product includes an Ethernet LAN interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.	No
Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.	196 mm
HP Management tools	HP Status and Alerts
HP segment Indicates the target market segment for a product, such as "Business", "Home", or "Small‑medium business". This attribute helps customers quickly identify the intended user group and typical use case of the item.	Home,Home office
Internal memory The total amount of internal memory available in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.	8 MB
Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.	Yes
Maximum duty cycle The maximum number of pages a printer, copier or fax machine is designed to handle in a typical month of operation. It indicates the expected workload capacity and helps users compare how heavily different models can be used before reaching their limits.	5000 pages per month
Maximum input capacity The maximum number of sheets or pages that a printer, copier, or fax machine can accept in a single feeding cycle. It indicates the largest input tray capacity and helps users understand how many pages can be processed automatically before needing to reload paper.	150 sheets
Maximum ISO A-series paper size The largest standard ISO A-series paper format that a device can handle, expressed as the ISO code (e.g., "A4", "A3"). This attribute indicates the maximum sheet size supported by printers, scanners, copiers, and similar equipment.	A4
Maximum output capacity The highest number of sheets a printer, copier or fax machine can process in a single operation cycle, such as printing, copying or scanning. This figure indicates the device’s throughput capability and helps users compare productivity across models.	100 sheets
Maximum resolution The maximum pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the highest resolution that a device can output or support and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.	600 x 600 DPI
Minimum ram The smallest amount of system memory required for a product to operate correctly, expressed in gigabytes or megabytes. This value indicates the minimum RAM capacity that a device must have to run its software and hardware components without performance degradation.	1024 MB
Minimum storage drive space The smallest amount of internal or built‑in storage that a product requires to operate, typically expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand the minimum space needed for the operating system, essential applications, and basic usage.	400 MB
Mobile Printing Technologies A comma‑separated list of mobile printing services or protocols that a device can use to send print jobs from smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. Typical values include Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service and similar cloud‑based solutions.	Not supported
Network ready Indicates whether the product can connect to a network, either wired or wireless, and is capable of transmitting and receiving data over that connection.	No
Number of print cartridges The total count of individual cartridge units included in the product package or supplied with the device. It represents how many separate cartridges—such as ink, toner, filter, or other consumable cartridges—are available for use or replacement.	1
Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.	250 mm
Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.	298 mm
Paper tray media types A list of the paper or media types that a printer’s input trays can accept, such as envelopes, labels, plain paper, recycled paper, and transparencies. The values are free‑text strings separated by commas, allowing users to see which materials are compatible with the device.	Card stock,Envelopes,Labels,Photo paper,Plain paper,Rough paper,Transparencies
Paper tray media weight The weight of the paper or media measured in grams per square metre. It indicates how heavy a sheet of material is and can be used to compare paper density, estimate printing costs, or assess suitability for specific printing tasks.	60 - 163 g/m²
PictBridge Indicates whether the product can send images directly to a printer that supports the PictBridge standard without requiring an intermediate computer.	No
Power consumption (off)	0.8 W
Power consumption (StandBy)	1.2 W
Power cord included Indicates whether a power cord is supplied with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a power cable is included in the package, while "No" indicates it is not provided and must be purchased separately.	Yes
Power LED	Yes
Print technology The type of printing process or technology used by the product, such as laser, inkjet, thermal, LED, or other specialized methods.	Laser
Printing colours A list of the colours that a product can print or produce, such as black, cyan, magenta, yellow and any additional colour variations (e.g., photo‑black, matte black). The value is a comma‑separated string of colour names. This attribute applies to printers, ink cartridges, toner cartridges, and other printing consumables.	Black
Processor frequency The fundamental operating frequency of a processor, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the speed at which the CPU runs under normal conditions and is typically reported in gigahertz (GHz) or megahertz (MHz). This value helps users compare performance potential across different models.	266 MHz
Quick start guide Indicates whether a quick‑start guide is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a brief, introductory manual or overview is included to help users get started quickly; "No" indicates that no such guide is supplied.	Yes
Recommended duty cycle The expected number of pages a printer, copier or fax machine is designed to produce in an average month under normal operating conditions. It indicates the workload capacity that the device can handle without overheating or failure.	100 - 1000 pages per month
Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.	USB 2.0
Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.	5.2 kg
Wi-Fi Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.	No
Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.	349 mm