HP 212A and 212X toner cartridges are designed for selected HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M554, M555 and MFP M578 printers. The range includes separate black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges, with standard-yield 212A and high-yield 212X options available.
If your printer is an M554dn, M555dn, M555x, M578dn, M578f, Flow M578c or Flow M578z, you can compare the available HP 212 toner cartridges below. If you are unsure about your exact model, use the CartridgesDirect Finder tool before ordering.
Genuine HP 212A cartridges are rated for approximately 5,500 pages in black and 4,500 pages for each colour. The high-yield 212X increases this to approximately 13,000 pages for black and 10,000 pages each for cyan, magenta and yellow.
CartridgesDirect offers genuine HP toner alongside compatible alternatives where available, so you can compare the colour, yield and cartridge type that suits your printer. Stocked orders placed before 2pm are dispatched the same day, with free shipping on orders over $75.
Start by checking two things: which colour is running low and how much you normally print. The M554, M555 and M578 use four separate cartridges for black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Because each colour is replaced individually, you do not need to change the complete set whenever one cartridge runs low.
If black needs replacing but cyan, magenta and yellow still have usable toner remaining, you can order black on its own. The same applies to each of the three colour cartridges.
Once you know the colour you need, you can choose between 212A standard yield and 212X high yield. Checking the current toner levels can also help you decide whether one cartridge is enough or whether several colours are likely to need replacing soon.
For a printer used regularly across a workplace, page yield can make a noticeable difference to how often cartridges need changing.
The HP 212A standard-yield cartridges are rated for approximately 5,500 pages in black and 4,500 pages each for cyan, magenta and yellow.
The HP 212X high-yield cartridges provide more capacity, with approximately 13,000 pages in black and 10,000 pages each for cyan, magenta and yellow.
The 212A already provides useful capacity for regular workplace printing. If your M554, M555 or M578 is used throughout the working day, the higher yield of the 212X can mean fewer cartridge changes.
You do not necessarily need the same yield for every colour. If black runs down faster than cyan, magenta or yellow, you can choose replacement cartridges based on the way your printer is actually used.
Page-yield figures are approximate. Actual output can vary depending on page coverage, document content and printing conditions.
Black, cyan, magenta and yellow are not always used at the same rate. A printer handling invoices, reports, spreadsheets and correspondence may use black toner more quickly. If the same printer regularly produces presentations, charts, graphics or branded documents, the colour cartridges may need replacing more often.
This is why it is worth checking the printer's toner levels rather than automatically ordering a complete set.
If one colour is low, you can replace it and continue using the toner remaining in the other cartridges. If several colours are approaching low levels at the same time, ordering them together may be more convenient.
For workplaces that rely on the printer every day, keeping a spare cartridge for frequently used colours can also help avoid interruptions when toner runs out.
The HP 212 toner family is designed for selected HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M554, M555 and MFP M578 printers.
Compatible models include:
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M554dn
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M555dn
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M555x
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M578dn
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M578f
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578z
Check the complete model number on your printer before ordering. HP has several LaserJet toner families with similar cartridge numbers and a similar-looking printer does not necessarily use the same toner.
The HP 212 range, for example, should not be confused with the HP 210 toner family. If your printer model is not listed above, use the Finder tool to identify the cartridges made for your machine.
Once you have confirmed the printer, colour and yield, you can compare genuine HP toner with compatible alternatives where available.
Genuine HP 212A and 212X cartridges are manufactured by HP for supported Color LaserJet Enterprise printers. They may suit businesses that prefer Original HP consumables or have an internal purchasing policy that specifies OEM cartridges.
Compatible toner is manufactured by a third-party supplier for supported printer models. It provides another option for businesses comparing the ongoing cost of their printing.
CartridgesDirect offers genuine HP cartridges alongside compatible alternatives for supported models, subject to current availability. Check the individual product listing for cartridge and printer compatibility before ordering.
Using a third-party cartridge does not automatically remove consumer-guarantee rights that may apply under Australian Consumer Law. A fault caused by a third-party consumable can still be relevant to a warranty claim.
You do not need to buy four cartridges every time one colour runs low. For many workplaces, ordering individual cartridges as they are needed is the simplest approach. If the printer shows that black is low while the other three colours still have usable toner, replacing black alone avoids changing cartridges before they need it.
A complete set can make more sense when several colours are running low or when the printer is used regularly and you want replacement toner ready when it is needed.
Before ordering, check the printer's toner status and see which colours are actually approaching replacement. If you manage several M554, M555 or M578 printers, keeping track of the colours used most frequently can also make future ordering easier.
Since 2006, CartridgesDirect has supplied printer cartridges and printing supplies to customers across Australia. Shop the HP 212 range by colour and page yield and compare genuine HP toner cartridges with compatible alternatives where available. If you know your printer model but aren’t sure which cartridge you need, our Finder tool can help you identify the right option.
If you need help confirming your printer or cartridge before ordering, our Australian-based support team is available to assist. Stocked products ordered before 2pm are dispatched the same day and orders over $75 qualify for free shipping.
Empty toner cartridges do not have to go straight into general waste. CartridgesDirect is a Cartridges 4 Planet Ark partner, with a free postage-paid recycling satchel included with eligible cartridge orders.
Collect a minimum of eight eligible empty cartridges, place them inside the satchel and seal it securely. The satchel can then be placed in an Australia Post roadside mailbox for return. Collected cartridges are processed through Close The Loop so suitable materials can be recovered for recycling.
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