HP 981X High Yield Black Original PageWide Cartridge
Original HPBlack · 194 ml~11,000 pagesPageWide Enterprise 556/586
HP 981X High Yield Black Original PageWide Cartridge (L0R12A) is the genuine HP ink cartridge with 194 ml of pigment ink and an HP-rated yield of about 11,000 pages for HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556/586 and PageWide Managed E58650 printers.
The HP 981 family comes in three sizes for the same printers — 981A (standard), 981X (high yield) and 981Y (extra high yield) — and all fit the same slot. Pigment ink gives sharp, fast-drying text and business colour on plain paper at laser-class speeds.
Ordering by the exact part number (L0R12A) is the safest route: HP uses similar names across printer families, and a supply that looks identical but carries a different number will not be recognised by the printer. If you are replacing a supply that is already installed, the part number is printed on its label and in the printer's supplies status page.
Original or compatible? A genuine HP supply is the one the printer and its colour profiles are calibrated for, it reports ink levels correctly, and it keeps the printer within HP's support terms. Compatible inks cost less up front but can shift colours, clog nozzles over time or be rejected after a firmware update — for business-critical printers, original is the lower-risk choice.
Before you order: HP 981 cartridges fit only the PageWide Enterprise 556/586 and PageWide Managed E58650. They do not fit the PageWide Pro 452/477/552/577 (HP 973X) or PageWide 352/377 (HP 913A).
What's in the Box
- 1 x HP 981X High Yield Black Original PageWide Cartridge (194 ml)
- Factory-sealed retail packaging with the manufacturer's installation guidance on the pack
- No printer, printhead or cables are included
What It Means in Practice
- About 11,000 pages at ISO coverage; real yield depends on how much colour your documents carry.
- Pigment ink: smudge- and highlighter-resistant output on ordinary office paper.
- Colours are replaced individually — buy only the one the printer reports as low.
- Installation is tool-free: open the ink door, release the empty cartridge, insert the new one until it locks and close the door — the printer confirms the new supply on its panel.
- Used supplies can go to manufacturer recycling schemes rather than general waste; keep the empty in its bag to avoid ink stains in transport.
- Need several colours or a spare? Send us your printer model and current ink status and we will quote the full set in one order.
What Will Not Work
- PageWide Pro 452/477/552/577 (HP 973X) and PageWide 352/377 (HP 913A) printers.
- OfficeJet Enterprise X555/X585 — they use HP 980.
- New ink does not fix a faulty print bar; persistent streaks after cleaning need service.
Key Features
High-yield 981X
About 11,000 pages at ISO coverage.
Pigment ink
Sharp, water-resistant office output.
Same slot, three sizes
Mix 981A, 981X and 981Y as suits each colour's usage.
Genuine HP chip
Accurate level reporting and full compatibility with HP firmware security.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
L0R12A |
| EAN/GTIN |
0889296095286 |
| MPN |
L0R12A |
| Brand |
HP |
| Series |
HP 981X |
| Product |
| Product type |
PageWide cartridge |
| Colour |
Black |
| Ink volume |
194 ml |
| Page yield |
~11,000 pages (ISO/IEC 24711) |
| Ink type |
HP pigment ink |
| Print technology |
HP PageWide |
| Compatibility |
| Compatible printers |
HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn, HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556xh, HP PageWide Enterprise Color MFP 586dn, HP PageWide Enterprise Color MFP 586f, HP PageWide Enterprise Color Flow MFP 586z, HP PageWide Managed Color MFP E58650dn, HP PageWide Managed Color Flow MFP E58650z |
| Physical |
| Cartridge dimensions |
220 x 52 x 48 mm |
| Weight |
~0.37 kg (cartridge) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
HP limited warranty: free from defects in materials and workmanship until the warranty-end date on the product or until the HP ink is depleted, whichever comes first — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix 981A and 981X cartridges?
Yes — all HP 981 sizes fit the same slots. Many offices run X or Y for the colour they use most and A for the rest.
Which size is the best value?
The larger the cartridge, the lower the cost per page; the 981Y is the cheapest per page if you print enough to use it before its expiry date.
Does the printer need a firmware update?
Not for genuine HP cartridges; keep firmware current anyway for security fixes.
How should I store a spare?
Keep it sealed in its original pack, upright where the pack indicates, at normal room temperature and away from direct sun. Install it before the date printed on the pack — out-of-date ink can cause banding and is not covered as a defect.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Black is usually the fastest-used cartridge on a PageWide Enterprise, so the high-yield 981X Black is the sensible default. Browse our
original ink range for the other HP 981 colours and sizes.
✓ Buy it if you run a PageWide Enterprise 556/586 or E58650 and need black.
✕ Skip it if your printer is a PageWide Pro (HP 973X) or an OfficeJet Enterprise X555/X585 (HP 980).
→ Also consider HP 981X colours, or the 981Y Black for the lowest cost per page.
Not sure this is the right ink cartridge? Tell us your printer model (it is on the front panel or the label at the back) and we will check it against HP's compatibility list before you order.