HP 212A vs 212X Toner

Which should you buy? If you print often, the 212X holds more toner and usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 212A costs less upfront. Compare yield and cost per page in the table below — we only list a page count when the product page states one. Every remanufactured cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.

We drop ship nationwide. There is no local pickup.

HP Original is the Gold Standard. We also carry remanufactured cartridges that replace the OEM cartridge number in the product title.

212A vs 212X at a glance

Cost per page uses the yield stated on each product page and our current price. If a page count is not listed on the product page, we do not estimate one.

Which printers do they fit?

Both the 212A and 212X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP Color LaserJet Enterprise flow MFP M578C, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M554DN, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M555DN, MFP M578DN, M555X, M578E, M578F, and M578Z. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.

Our remanufactured and compatible options

We carry the 212A and 212X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:

HP 212A black, new chip · HP 212A black, reused OEM chip · HP 212X black, new chip · HP 212X black, reused OEM chip · HP 212A cyan, new chip · HP 212A cyan, reused OEM chip · HP 212X cyan, new chip · HP 212X cyan, reused OEM chip · HP 212A magenta, new chip · HP 212A magenta, reused OEM chip · HP 212X magenta, new chip · HP 212X magenta, reused OEM chip · HP 212A yellow, new chip · HP 212A yellow, reused OEM chip · HP 212X yellow, new chip · HP 212X yellow, reused OEM chip

Related pages

Printer guides: HP Color Enterprise M554 M555 M578. Browse the series collection: HP 212A 212X Toner.

Frequently asked questions

Should I buy the 212A or the 212X?

If you print often, the 212X usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 212A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.

Do the 212A and 212X fit the same printers?

Yes. Both are listed for the same HP printers. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title and confirm your exact model on the product page.

How is yield listed here?

Yield is copied from each product page. If that page confirms an ISO figure, we say so. Otherwise we say “about X pages,” or “see product page” when no page count is listed.

Is this an OEM HP cartridge?

No. HP Original is the Gold Standard. The cartridges linked here are remanufactured replacements for the OEM cartridge number in the product title. Every cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.

Do you offer local pickup?

No. Every order is drop shipped, and we ship nationwide with free ground shipping.