HP LaserJet 1012 Laser Printer Q2461A USB Compact Desktop Monochrome

HP LaserJet 1012 Laser Printer Q2461A USB Compact Desktop Monochrome

The HP LaserJet 1012 is a compact, single-function monochrome laser printer designed for personal and small-office use. It connects via USB and produces black-and-white laser-quality output from a small desktop footprint. This unit carries HP part number Q2461A and was manufactured in October 2003.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: HP (Hewlett-Packard)
• Model: LaserJet 1012
• Part Number: Q2461A
• Print Technology: Monochrome laser
• Interface: USB (Type-B port, rear)
• Form Factor: Compact desktop
• Power Requirements: 110–127V AC, 50/60Hz, 4.0A
• Manufacture Date: October 8, 2003
• Compatible Toner: HP Q2612A (12A) cartridge (not included)
• Includes: Printer unit only — no toner cartridge, USB cable, or media included

Applications

The HP LaserJet 1012 is a personal and small-office laser printer from the early 2000s, a time when HP's compact LaserJet line was displacing inkjet printers for everyday document printing. It is suited for printing text documents, forms, and basic graphics from a single workstation via USB. Because laser toner does not dry out, these printers remain useful for low-volume printing in home offices, small businesses, and environments where a dedicated network printer is unnecessary. The 1012 uses the widely available HP 12A (Q2612A) toner cartridge, which is still produced by HP and compatible third-party suppliers, making ongoing consumable sourcing straightforward.