Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software program, and document complexity.
First page out black (A4, ready)
As fast as 8.5 sec (from Auto-Off)
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 8000 pages
Duty cycle note
Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly page volume
250 to 2000
Print technology
Laser
Print quality black (best)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1200 effective dpi with HP FastRes 1200)
A4; A5; ISO B5; ISO C5; ISO C5/6; ISO C6; ISO DL; 16K; European postcard
Media sizes, custom
76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types
Paper (plain, laser), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock, postcards
Additional specifications
Processor speed
400 MHz
Memory, standard
64 MB
Memory, maximum
64 MB
Memory card compatibility
No
Hard disk
None
Print languages
Host-based
Scanner specifications
Scanner type
Flatbed, ADF (one-sided scanning only)
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 1200 dpi
Bit depth
24-bit
Scan size (flatbed), maximum
216 x 297 mm
Scan size (ADF), maximum
216 x 356 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)
Up to 7.4 ppm (b&w), up to 3 ppm (color)
Duplex ADF scanning
No
Scan quality black (normal)
Up to 6 ppm
Digital Sender Specifications
Digital sending standard features
Scan to E-mail, scan to application, scan to file (all from PC only)
File formats
PDF; TIF; BMP; GIF; JPG
Copier specifications
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
Up to 18 cpm
Copy resolution (black text)
Up to 600 x 400 dpi
Copy resolution (color text and graphics)
Up to 600 x 400 dpi
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
25 to 400%
Copies, maximum
Up to 99 copies
Fax specifications
Fax transmission speed
33.6 kbps
Fax memory
Up to 500 pages
Fax note
Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory.
Fax resolution
Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Speed dials, maximum number
Up to 100 numbers
Auto redial
Yes
Fax delayed sending
Yes
Junk fax barrier
Yes
Connectivity
HP ePrint capability
Yes
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™ May require a firmware upgrade to be HP ePrint or AirPrint™ compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support
Wireless capability
No
Connectivity, standard
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; 10/100Base-T Ethernet network port; RJ-11 Telephone port
Connectivity, optional
None
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh
Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel® processors; 1 GB RAM; 200 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB or network port
Minimum system requirements
Windows® 7; Windows Vista®; Microsoft® Windows® XP, Server 2003, Server 2008: 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 700 MB free hard disk space, SVGA 800 x 600 with 16-bit colour display, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, USB or Ethernet port
Compatible operating systems
Windows® 7; Windows Vista®; Microsoft® Windows® XP, Server 2003, Server 2008; Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6; Linux (see http://www.hplip.net). For Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 and Server 2008, add print and scan drivers only.
HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf MFP; power cord(s); phone cord(s); 150-sheet input tray; output tray; introductory HP LaserJet Black print cartridge (average cartridge yield 700 standard pages, declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752); Readiris PRO 11 text recognition software; CD(s) with software and documentation; Installation Guide; support flyer; Errata sheet; Discovery Sheet; Warranty Guide (where applicable)
Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately
Software included
Host-based print drivers, TWAIN, WIA, Scan to application, XPS driver, Mac driver, Send Fax, HP Toolbox
Warranty
One-year limited warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements.
Plus
HP Smart Install, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, Ethernet networking, ADF
HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf MFP: print, copy, scan and fax (4-in-1), print and copy speed of up to 18 ppm, up to 600 x 600 dpi effective output quality with HP FastRes 1200, up to 19,200 dpi (enhanced) scan resolution, 64 MB RAM, 400 MHz processor, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, 10/100Base-T Ethernet network port, RJ-11 telephone port, 150-sheet input tray standard
HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach.
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