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Manufacturer codeHL-1212WVB
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About the Brother HL-1212WVB
Brother HL-1212WVB is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code HL-1212WVB. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 600 DPI
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 20 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
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Brother HL-1212WVB specifications
Manufacturer code: HL-1212WVB · Icecat product 120255999 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Display1 detail
| Built-in display | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Memory (RAM) | 32 MB |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper13 details
| Printing colours | Black |
|---|---|
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Executive, Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Legal, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 65 - 105 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Brother iPrint & Scan |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 51 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 380 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 5 pages |
Connections & wireless5 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print) |
Power & battery2 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 40 W |
|---|---|
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.7 kWh/week |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Colour | No |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 360 mm |
| Depth | 475 mm |
| Height | 430 mm |
| Weight | 5.68 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Further product details9 details
| Warm-up time | 18 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10 s |
| Page description languages | GDI |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Layers per pallet | 3 pc(s) |
Packaging & supplied accessories11 details
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Package width | 430 mm |
| Package depth | 363 mm |
| Package height | 474 mm |
| Package weight | 8.11 kg |
| Pallet gross height | 15.6 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 163.8 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 18 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 18 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 6 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 800 x 1200 mm |
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What is the COR Score for Brother HL-1212WVB?
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Which exact version does this page cover?
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What is the listed print technology for Brother HL-1212WVB?
The source specification records print technology as Laser. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed colour printing for Brother HL-1212WVB?
The source specification records colour printing as No. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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Are cartridge yields guaranteed?
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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