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HP Deskjet 1212 Printer for Home for Dependable Printing, Simple Setup for Everyday Usage, Ideal for Home.

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Brand HP
Connectivity Technology Wired
Printing Technology HP Thermal Inkjet
Special Feature Charging Port
Colour gray
Model Name 1212
Printer Output Monochrome
Maximum Print Speed (Colour) 5.5 ppm
Max Print speed Monochrome 7.5 ppm
Item Weight 2000 Grams

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  • 【Single function printer】This HP DeskJet printer offer an incredible printing solution and convenience for families. Enjoy handling all your tasks with vibrant prints.
  • 【Seamless connectivity】Get faster and more reliable connection with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for streamlined printing that is hassle-free for all and requires minimum efforts.
  • 【Quality prints】Ensure exceptional daily photos and documents with HP 805 Setup Black and Tri-color Cartridges. Yields up to 120 pages in black and 75 pages in color.
  • 【Warranty and support】Get 1-year limited hardware warranty and print with ultimate peace of mind. Reach out to our 12x7 voice support or 24x7 chat support for quick assistance.
  • 【Fast printing】Print your kid’s homework without delays with swift printing speeds up to 7.5 ppm (black) and 5.5 ppm (color) ensuring efficient and timely completion of tasks.
  • 【Input and output】Uncomplicate your printing processes with a printer that supports A4, B5, A6, and DL envelope standard media sizes, up to 60-sheet input, and 25-sheet output capacity.
  • 【Simply control panel】Start printing effortlessly with a simplified 1 power button control panel that ensures anyone can use the printer with ease, making it perfect for personal use.
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  • Inkjet Printer 1N,(Black Ink Cartridge 1N,Color Ink Cartridge 1N,Power Cord 1N,USB Cable 1N,User Manual 4N)

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    Customer reviews

    3.5 out of 5 stars
    3.5 out of 5
    3,911 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of installation and versatility of the printer. They mention it's easy to set up and operate, and is good for home use. They also like the size. However, some customers disagree on quality, value, and print quality.

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    76 customers mention55 positive21 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the printer to be easy. They mention that it's compact, easy to configure and use, and easy to install on their Dell laptop. Some say that the product is easy to use for home use and that it is easy for them to put away when not in use.

    "...The printer is very reliable and simple to operate. Its print quality good enough for home use. It can only take A4 size or smaller paper...." Read more

    "its vary user friendly and superb" Read more

    "...Decent looking. IT does not scan.Cartridge installation is a little tricky for the first time...." Read more

    "Easy to install.We used it for children's project work.In this price range it is very good for home use." Read more

    53 customers mention53 positive0 negative

    Customers find the printer versatile and useful for home and student printing requirements. They say it's easy to install, operate, and replace the cartridge. Some say it prints 20 pages in 1 day and is useful for school projects.

    "...In this price range it is very good for home use." Read more

    "...sheet paper for good use, and I print 20 pages in 1 day, so it is good to use and we can refill the cartage easily it available in you tube you can..." Read more

    "...This is the cheapest deskjet/inkjet printer available. Good for home / student use only...." Read more

    "...But for the price paid it seems good and ok for occasional home use. Print quality is superb...." Read more

    29 customers mention26 positive3 negative

    Customers like the size of the printer. They mention it's lightweight, compact, and portable. Some say it'll fit in their almirah. Overall, most are happy with the size and recommend it for home use.

    "...Physical installation took another 2 minutes.Printer is light. Decent looking. IT does not scan...." Read more

    "...that is the reason why it is cheap and lightweight)This printer doesn't have Wireless connectivity etc...." Read more

    "...from Amazon, and it's worth so much than that , first of all its size is so compact and its built is very sturdy ,and i have a epson ink tank filter..." Read more

    "A very lightqeiht, conpct and affordable home use printer...." Read more

    386 customers mention161 positive225 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the printer. Some mention it has very good quality of printing, it's decent, and reliable. However, others say that the ink dries up in two days, the print quality or quantity deteriorates, and that it'll need frequent alignment.

    "...Also after 2-3 simple color prints, i noticed the ink tank was down by 10%.If you are looking for a quick fix, this is it...." Read more

    "...The printer is very reliable and simple to operate. Its print quality good enough for home use. It can only take A4 size or smaller paper...." Read more

    "...This printer is an absolute NIGHTMARE and the worst product I have ever had the displeasure of using! Stay FAR AWAY from it if you value your sanity!" Read more

    "its vary user friendly and superb" Read more

    192 customers mention93 positive99 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the printer. Some mention it's value for money, a budget friendly basic printer for home use, and the best print quality for chip price. Others say that it'll be a waste of money with expensive cartridges, and that it is a time waster.

    "A budget friendly basic printer for home use...." Read more

    "...It's a complete and utter disgrace!..." Read more

    "Day 2:This is the cheapest deskjet/inkjet printer available. Good for home / student use only...." Read more

    "...I had done enough research and knew that the cartridges are too expensive to replace and had already purchased a refill kit along with the printer..." Read more

    129 customers mention69 positive60 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the print quality of the printer. Some find it superb, easy to use, and produces clear color printing. However, others say that it's very slow and produces poor quality prints.

    "...Printer is light. Decent looking. IT does not scan.Cartridge installation is a little tricky for the first time...." Read more

    "...It's a complete and utter disgrace! Not only does it print one measly page before giving up and refusing to respond to any further commands, but it..." Read more

    "...Print clarity and quality is satisfactory. Yet to explore further.Right now, I'm yet to check how long cartridge goes on...." Read more

    "...My new cartridges started printing horizontal lines on the 5th day after purchase due to clogging of Cyan colour nozzles...." Read more

    13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cartridge draining of the printer. They mention that the ink dries up itself and the print quality or quantity is poor. Some say that the cartridges will be dry when they need to print most. They also mention that ink quality is bad and gets dry if not used for 2 months. Some complain that the printer leaks ink inside the printer and that the refill is too costly.

    "...But the ink had dried and become thick due to prolonged storage and after a day the clogging again reappeared...." Read more

    "...8 but after testing it, I found out that the cartridge drains by 10% after printing just 4-5 pages. The cost of the cartridge is around Rs...." Read more

    "Cartridge Ink dry out in two days, not able to print useless product from HP" Read more

    "...Problem 3: At the time of printing the ink leaked inside the printer..." Read more

    9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the jam resistance of the printer. They mention that the paper gets jammed more often in this version, and gets stuck. Some customers also report that the printer cartridge gets jamming while printing.

    "...Sometimes it gets stuck, sometimes it only prints half a page before crumpling up the rest and unceremoniously tossing it in the garbage!..." Read more

    "...Forget paper jam issues!I would highly suggest to spend some more and buy another product which is economical in the long run." Read more

    "...It is worst printer. paper jams frequently. Faced nightmware with this printer. five attempts to get 1 print. Not good at all...." Read more

    "Papers gets jammed more often in this version." Read more

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    Kanwar Anand
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine with Macbook pro 2018.
    Reviewed in India on 11 March 2021
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    Unboxing took me 5 minutes. Physical installation took another 2 minutes.
    Printer is light. Decent looking. IT does not scan.
    Cartridge installation is a little tricky for the first time.
    Software installation took me 20 minutes on a macbook with big sur.
    I advise you to get the drivers from hp webpage.
    Black and white printing is fast enough and acceptable.
    Color printing is slow,it is not accurate.
    Also after 2-3 simple color prints, i noticed the ink tank was down by 10%.

    If you are looking for a quick fix, this is it.
    I print out maybe 5 docs a month.
    Im happy, this saves me the hassle of relying on someone else for a printout you know.

    THANKS HP!

    PS - If you have a newer macbook you will need to find a ub c to usb a converter without which this wont establish a physical connection.

    Also there is no a4 sheet accompanying this printer not even for test. So make sure you source your stash. else you will have a new printer but no pages to print it on.
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    SURENDER KUMAR GOSAIN
    1.0 out of 5 stars Worst printer ever existed
    Reviewed in India on 24 April 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Do NOT under any circumstances waste your hard-earned money on this absolute atrocity of a printer from HP! It's a complete and utter disgrace! Not only does it print one measly page before giving up and refusing to respond to any further commands, but it also has the audacity to pretend it's DEAD! Can you believe it?! And even if you manage to coax it into printing more pages, be prepared to carry around twice as much paper as you actually need, because this pathetic excuse for a printer will waste AT LEAST 20 pages for every 10 that it prints! Sometimes it gets stuck, sometimes it only prints half a page before crumpling up the rest and unceremoniously tossing it in the garbage! And don't even get me started on the amount of time and effort it takes to get this thing to work - I spent a WHOLE HOUR trying to print just 20 pages, only to end up with 15 of them wasted! This printer is an absolute NIGHTMARE and the worst product I have ever had the displeasure of using! Stay FAR AWAY from it if you value your sanity!
    6 people found this helpful
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    BGR
    4.0 out of 5 stars Value for money only if you know to refill cartridges yourself
    Reviewed in India on 2 August 2022
    Verified Purchase
    The biggest selling point of this printer is its price which is extremely low. I bought it for 2100 during Prime day sale. The printer comes with 2 free HP 805 cartridges - 1 tricolour & 1 black. The cartridges cost ₹1400 which means this printer costs only ₹700! The printer is very reliable and simple to operate. Its print quality good enough for home use. It can only take A4 size or smaller paper. Its photo printing quality is average and not fit for professional use.

    Coming to features, it just has a single power button and nothing else. All the controls have to be done by computer. The HP smart app from Windows store is unreliable and at times won't detect the new printer. One has to install drivers from website and this can cause problems to people who are not tech savvy. It doesn't have any scanner to cut costs. It also doesn't connect to wifi or internet which can be an advantage as it prevents HP from blocking or disabling refilled cartridges. The paper tray can hold only 25-30 A4 sheets. There is no automatic duplex or double sided printing.

    Coming to performance, the primter performs very well in its basic printing functions. The printer also prints at a speed of 8 pages per minute for basic B&W prints and 2-3 pages per minute for colour prints with many images which is a very decent speed for the price. I have not faced amy jamming of papers. The only problem one can face with this printer is with cartridges which is a consumable item.

    The biggest drawback of this printer is the cartridges. The cartridges cost 67% of the printer cost and are of very poor quality. My new cartridges started printing horizontal lines on the 5th day after purchase due to clogging of Cyan colour nozzles. The printer's cleaning function resolved it temporarily but at the cost of huge amount of ink. But the ink had dried and become thick due to prolonged storage and after a day the clogging again reappeared. I had done enough research and knew that the cartridges are too expensive to replace and had already purchased a refill kit along with the printer to refill the cartridges. But I didn't expect the cartridges to cause problems after just 25-30 prints and that too just 5 days after purchase. I had expected that I will have to refill only after 3-4 months or after 100 prints and was severely disappointed by the poor quality cartridges supplied. I sucked out all the original ink using suction tool and refilled the cartridges myself with 3rd party ink. The printer started working fine after the refill. As with all 3rd party inks, the colour of refilled cartridges is not fully accurate but is still decent enough for basic printing. The refill ink costs only ₹100 per 100ml bottle and one needs 4-5ml boack and 2-2.5ml of each colour per refill. The cost of refill comes to ₹15 including cost of test printing papers which is significantly cheaper than cartridges that cost 1400. A single cartridge can be refilled 10-20 times which means one can use the printer for 2-3 years with just 400 rupees of refill ink. If one doesn't know to refill the cartridges, then he will have to shell out more than ₹10000 just for buying cartridges. To make things worse, the cartridges will be dry when one needs to print most urgently.

    Conclusion is that this Deskjet 1212 printer is the best value for money only if one knows to refill the cartridges. If one doesn't know to refill cartridges then it is best to go with ink tank printers. They cost at least ₹8000 for a single function printer but don't need cartridges and can be refilled using ink bottles. Ink tank printers can run for 2-3 years without needing any additional ink other than what was supplied with the printers which means one can save on ₹10000+ for buying additional original cartridges. But if one knows to refill cartridges, then buying this deskjet 1212 printer with an ink refill kit for just ₹2500 and printing for 2-3 years is simply an unbeatable value for money.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars ONLY GOOD FOR OCCASIONAL PRINTING
    Reviewed in India on 19 April 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Please avoid buying the Deskjet series of printers if you are even going to print 50 pages in a month.

    Coming directly to the most important point while buying a printer: Company claims that the cost per page (black) is Rs. 8 but after testing it, I found out that the cartridge drains by 10% after printing just 4-5 pages. The cost of the cartridge is around Rs. 700, so the cost per page turns out to be around Rs. 15, which is quite high. This means we can only print 40-50 pages using a cartridge costing Rs. 700.

    For colour printing the cost is so high that you will better want to avoid doing colour prints at all.

    Company claims the cost to be Rs.10 but if you are doing a print which covers almost the full area of a A4 sheet then by doing just 1 page print the cartridge drains by 10%. This means you can hardly print 8-10 colour pages.
    If the printing is colour & black & white mixed, I believe the cost of doing colour prints will be somewhere around Rs. 20 per page.
    Also, if you are using Windows 10, you can still see the cartridge percentage by downloading HP Smart app from the windows store.

    The initial cost of this printer is very less but printing cost per page is very very high. It’s only a good buy if you will only be doing 40-50 pages print in 3 or 6 months. Then the cost will be justified, else better go for HP Ink tank printer.

    The cost of ink tank printer is high but the cost of printing as per company is only 10p for black & white. Even if it turns out to be 50p per page, still it’s very very less compared to the Deskjet series of printers from HP.

    I am happy that I didn’t buy the deskjet printer with copy & scan feature. Better to go for an Ink tank or Laserjet printers of HP.

    I hope now it’s easy for everyone reading this review to decide which printer to buy. I have only used this for 2 days so can’t comment on the reliability part.
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