Product details

SKU: CZ174A

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126a

Print technology
Laser
Display
LED
Memory
128 MB

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Technical specifications

Product

UPC number (AB2) 887111427564; (ACJ) 887111427571
Product type Laser printers
Subcategory Single and multifunction printers
Sub-brand name LaserJet
UNSPSC code 43212110

Processor

Processor speed 600 MHz

Memory

Maximum Memory 128 MB
Memory upgrade Not expandable

Storage

Storage temperature range -20 to 60ºC
Storage device and direct print support Storage devices not supported

Display

Display LED
Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi

Ports

Ports Managed at the Device

Battery and power

Power supply type Built-in power supply

Software

Compatible Operating Systems Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows Vista; Windows Server; Linux
Copier smart software features Up to 99 multiple copies; Reduce/Enlarge from 25% to 400%; Contrast (lighter/darker); Resolution (copy quality)
Printer smart software features HP Auto-On/Auto-Off, Mopria-certified

Print

Print Technology Laser
Mobile printing capability Mobile Print Capability not supported
Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) 6.1 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing) 48 dB(A)
Print speed, black 21
Print quality black (best) Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality black (normal) Up to 600 x 400 dpi
Print Resolution Technologies FastRes 600; FastRes 1200
Print speed Print speed up to 21 ppm (black)
Print speed black (ISO, letter) Up to 21 ppm
Print speed black (ISO, A4) Up to 20 ppm
Duplex printing Manual (driver support provided)

Copy and scan

Copy reduce / enlarge settings 25 to 400%
Copy resolution (black graphics) Up to 400 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (black text) Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) Up to 20 cpm
Copy speed black (normal, letter) Up to 21 cpm
First copy out black (letter) As fast as 15 sec
Copyright notice © Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Enhanced scanning resolution Up to 1200 dpi
Scan resolution, hardware Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan speed (normal, A4) Up to 7 ppm (b&w), up to 5 ppm (color)

Paper handling

Paper size Letter; A4; Legal; B5
Paper trays, maximum 1
Paper handling input, standard 150-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard 100-sheet face-down bin

Physical

Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) 420 x 438 x 254 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) 420 x 365 x 254 mm
Color or black Black and white
Finished output handling Sheetfed

Package

Package dimensions (W x D x H) 497 x 332 x 350 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) 1200 x 1000 x 2600 mm (ROW); 1200 x 1000 x 2250 mm (EMEA, APJ)
Count of layers in pallet 7 (ROW); 6 (EMEA, APJ)
Quantity per pallet 49 (ROW); 42 (EMEA, APJ)

Sustainability

Ecolabels CECP
Sustainability specifications Mercury free
Energy Usage CO2e (kg) 104
End of Life CO2e (kg) 12
Production CO2e (kg) 49
Total CO2e (kg) 168
Transportation CO2e (kg) 3

Warranty and service

Manufacturer Warranty One-year unit exchange warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.
File Format Supported PDF; TIF; BMP; PNG; JPG
Multitasking supported Yes

Other

Minimum System Requirements Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit) (SP2 or higher); 200 MB available hard disk space required (CD and Web Package); 400 MB available hard disk space required; 512 MB RAM installed; CD-ROM/DVD or Internet; USB or Network port
What's in the box HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126a; preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Black Cartridge (~700 pages); Installation guide, Getting Started guide, User's Guide, Support flyer, Warranty guide; Printer software and documentation on CD; Power cord; USB cable
Energy savings feature technology HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology; Instant-on Technology
Power consumption 465 watts (Printing), 110 watts (Copying), 2.2 watts (Ready), 0.7 watts (Sleep/Auto-Off), 0.2 watts (Manual Off)
Power Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 12%), 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 12%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier)
Cable included Yes, 1 USB
Registration required No
Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number 1 (black)
Replacement cartridges HP 88A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1500 yield) CC388A
Brand HP
Sub brand LaserJet Pro
Electromagnetic compatibility CISPR 22:2008/EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008, EN 55024:2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 5, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.
Safety IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1 (International), EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 (EU), IEC 60825-1:2007, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1:2007 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device), Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Marking (Europe), other safety approvals as required by individual countries.
Accessories HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory E5K46A
Orderable supplies HP Black Contract Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge CC388A
Connectivity USB
Number of users 1-5 Users
Connectivity, standard 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Network capabilities None
Copier settings Number of copies; Lighter/Darker; Reduce/Enlarge; Optimize (draft, text, mixed, picture); Paper Size
Copies, maximum Up to 99 copies
Digital sending standard features Scan to E-mail by HP Software; Scan to application by HP Software; Scan to file by HP Software
Acoustic power emissions (ready) Inaudible
Non-Operating Humidity Range 10 to 90% RH
Operating humidity range 10 to 80% RH
Recommended operating humidity range 30 to 70% RH
Operating temperature range 15 to 32.5ºC
Recommended operating temperature range 17.5 to 25ºC
Functions Multifunction / All-in-One
Form factor Multifunction
Country of origin China(, ACJ, AB2)
Headline Extend your printing reach
Key selling point Save energy—HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology turns your printer on when you need it and off when you don’t.[2]
Image legal disclaimer Product image may differ from actual product
Product logos Energy Star
Monthly printed pages 2000
Segment Small Office
Usage Business personal
Cartons per layer 7
Maximum print area 209 x 349 mm
Bottom margin (A4) 5 mm
Left margin (A4) 3 mm
Right margin (A4) 4 mm
Top margin (A4) 2 mm
First page out black (A4, ready) As fast as 9.5 sec
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) Up to 8000 pages
Fonts and typefaces Depend on OS fonts and typefaces
Print languages PCLm/PCLmS
Printer Management HP Device Toolbox; Status Alerts (default install)
Recommended monthly page volume 250 to 2000
Target user and print volume For teams up to 5 users; Prints up to 2,000 pages/month
Maximum input capacity (sheets) Up to 150 sheets
Maximum Input Capacity (envelopes) Up to 10 envelopes
Media type and capacity, tray 1 Sheets: 150; envelopes: 10
Maximum output capacity (sheets) Up to 100 sheets
Standard output capacity (transparencies) Up to 75 sheets
Overview This affordable HP LaserJet Pro MFP is easy to install and delivers crisp, clear documents. Print, copy, and scan with one, compact device that fits neatly into small office spaces.
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Company HPI
Code name Stars 3:1
Model number M126a
Product long name HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126a
Product long name specifications HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126a, Black and white Printer for Small Office, Print, copy, scan
Short product name M126
Product short name specifications HP LaserJet Pro M126a Multifunction Black and white Printer, Copier, Scanner
RMN number CZ174A
Tariff numbers 8443310000
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number 0.502 kWh/Week
Replacement product number G3Q57A
Bit depth 24-bit
Notes and footnotes
  1. Values subject to change. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. See hp.com/support for current information. Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
  2. Replacement cartridge average declared yield ~1500 pages based on ISO/IEC 19752 and continuous print. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit: hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
  3. First Copy Out and Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, excludes first set of test documents.For more information see hp.com/products1/ISO/digital_copy/index.html. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
  4. Measured according to ISO 7779 and declared in accordance with ISO 9296; values are subject to change. For current information, see hp.com/support. Configuration tested: LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw printing simplex on A4 paper.
  5. A product carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly by a product over its lifetime. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported as global warming potential for 100-year time horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2 equivalence. Calculations are done in accordance with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044. Individual values may not sum to total due to rounding.
  6. [6] HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology capabilities subject to printer and settings; may require a firmware upgrade. Instant-on Technology claim based on comparison with products that use traditional fusing.
  7. [7] Compared with products that use cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) copying.
  8. [8] Compared with products that use traditional fusing.
  9. Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see hp.com/products1/ISO/MMDPP/index.html. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
  10. Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
  11. HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.

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