HP LaserJet Pro M12a Driver Download (Laser Printer)

Laser printers usually have a high purchase price and the printer manufacturers justify it by saying that they have better print quality and low operating costs. The HP LaserJet Pro M12a printer in one unusual printer, because despite being a laser printer it has low purchase price, which makes it a preferred choice for many users. This monochrome laser printer has a small footprint which makes it ideal for users who don’t have enough space on their work-desk. This laser printer supports only USB connectivity, but that’s enough for most home users, which are the ones who usually buy this printer. Despite being compact and low-priced LaserJet, this printer has many productive features, but you can fully avail those features only when you install this printer using its genuine HP printer drivers.

In this driver download guide, we will be sharing the HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver download links for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. We have only shared those drivers on this page which are genuine HP printer drivers. Therefore, all the drivers you will get from this page are fully compatible with their respective operating systems. Along with the drivers, we have also shared their detailed installation guides so that you can install them on your computer without making any mistakes.

Steps to Download HP LaserJet Pro M12a Driver

In the OS list given below, we have mentioned all the operating system versions which are supported by this HP laser printer. Follow the download steps given below to get your HP printer driver from this page.

1. From our OS list, select the operating system where you want to install your HP printer driver.
2. Use the download link related to your preferred OS version to begin the download of your HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver setup file.

Driver Download Links

• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Windows XP (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Windows Vista (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Windows 8, 8.1 (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Windows 10 (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Windows 11 (64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP M12a driver for Server 2003 to 2022 (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP M12a driver for Server 2008 to 2022 (32bit/64bit) – Download (106.7 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Mac OS 11.x, 12.x – Not Available
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Mac OS 10.15 – Not Available
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Mac OS 10.9 to 10.14 – Download (101.4 MB)
• HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver for Linux, Ubuntu – Not Available

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• Download the driver directly from the HP LaserJet Pro M12a official website.

How to Install HP LaserJet Pro M12a Driver

Any error in the installation of your printer driver can reduce the performance of your printer. Therefore, you should install your printer driver by using its proper installation method so that you can get its best performance. In the installation guides shared below we will explain the installation process for the HP driver package and the HP INF driver. Please read the installation guide associated with your driver type, then follow its installation steps in the correct order to avoid any type of printer driver installation mistakes.

1) Install HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer Using Driver Package

In this installation guide, you will find the detailed installation procedure for the HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver package. All the installation steps given below are associated with an image file so that you can properly understand and execute the installation process. The following installation steps can be used for all versions of the Windows operating system.

1. Run your driver package file and wait for its files to extract on your computer.
   
2. In the User Account Control window, click on the ‘Yes’ button to proceed with the driver installation process.
   
3. In the Choose Install window, select the ‘Advanced Install’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button to continue.
   
4. In the License Agreement window, choose the ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
   
5. In the HP Privacy Policy window, click on the ‘Next’ button to accept the HP Installer policy.
   
6. In the HP Extended Capabilities window, if you want you can select the ‘Install HP Customer Participation Program’ option, otherwise, uncheck this option, and then click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed. Your choice will have no effect on the outcome of the installation process.
   
7. In the Select Printer window, choose the ‘HP LaserJet Professional M12a Series’ model, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
   
8. Wait for the installer to install software and driver files on your computer.
   
9. Now, connect your HP laser printer with your computer by using the USB cable and make sure that your printer is switched-on.
   
10. Wait for the installer to detect your HP printer.
    
11. Wait as the installer completes the software and driver installation on your computer.
    
12. When you see the message that software installation is complete, then click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed. If you want you can register your printer online over the HP site and print a test page with your printer.
    
13. In the HP ePrint Setup window, click on the ‘Yes’ button.
    
14. Click on the ‘Yes’ button to restart your computer.
    

That’s it, you have successfully installed the full feature HP LaserJet Pro M12a driver on your computer. Your HP printer is now ready to print documents.

2) Install HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer Using INF Driver

If you want to install the HP LaserJet Pro M12a basic driver on your computer, then you must read the installation guide provided below. Our guide properly explains the right method to install the HP LaserJet Pro M12a INF driver on a Windows computer.

How to install driver manually using basic driver (.INF driver)

HP LaserJet Pro M12a Toner Cartridge Details

This HP laser printer uses one black toner cartridge for printing. Black toner cartridges are available in standard, high-yield sizes. The Standard Black (CF279A) toner cartridge can print up to 1000 pages, while the High-yield Black (CF279X) toner cartridge delivers a print yield of nearly 2000 pages.