The HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w is a monochrome laser printer that doesn't use toner cartridges. Instead, it uses a toner bottle that empties into a tank within the printer, similar to how you refill the tanks of supertank inkjet printers. Since the tank holds a lot more toner than toner cartridges do, the printer can print many more pages, and it has one of the highest page yields of any printer we've tested. The bottle price is much cheaper than toner cartridges, helping you save even more money. Unfortunately, its printing speed is slow over Wi-Fi, especially since it needs to pause to cool down during long prints. Also, it can't automatically print double-sided, so you need to flip over the sheets manually.
Our Verdict
The HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w is bad for family use since it doesn't print in color. It isn't designed to print fun photos for craft projects or framing. If you only need to print black-and-white content, it's still worth considering since it prints thousands of pages before worrying about toner refills. The toner bottle isn't too expensive either, which helps keep running costs low. There's also a flatbed scanner if you need it.
- Exceptionally high page yield.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Cheap toner bottle cost.
- Can't print double-sided automatically.
- Can't print in color.
- Photos have lots of banding.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
The HP 1202w is inadequate for a small or home office if you need to print in color. Also, it can't print double-sided sheets automatically, meaning you have to reinsert the sheets yourself to print the second side. There's no automatic document feeder, either, which is an issue if you need to scan many sheets in a row. If neither of these are needed for your business, you should still consider it. It prints an exceptionally high number of pages before the toner tank needs refilling, so you don't need to buy new toner bottles for months.
- Exceptionally high page yield.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Cheap toner bottle cost.
- Can't print double-sided automatically.
- Can't print in color.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
The HP MFP 1202w is decent for students. Instead of using cartridges, it has a tank that you refill with toner, which prints significantly more pages than a regular laser printer. You also don't need to worry about clogged printheads the way you do with inkjet printers. There's a flatbed scanner, lots of wireless connection options, and a mobile app. Of course, it can't print in color, so you need to make sure you only need black for your assignments and research papers. Unfortunately, it prints slowly over Wi-Fi, but it's a lot faster if you plug it in via a USB cable. Also, the printer itself is pretty expensive at $400 USD, meaning you might prefer a cheaper model depending on your budget.
- Exceptionally high page yield.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Cheap toner bottle cost.
- Can't print double-sided automatically.
- Can't print in color.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
The HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w is good for black and white printing. It prints an exceptional number of pages before the tank runs out of toner, and it has one of the highest black page yields we've tested. Since this supertank uses toner, you don't need to worry about clogged printheads the way you do with supertank inkjet models. Unfortunately, it can't automatically duplex print, and it's slow at printing if you use Wi-Fi.
- Exceptionally high page yield.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Cheap toner bottle cost.
- Can't print double-sided automatically.
- Slow printing speed over Wi-Fi.
The HP MFP 1202w is very bad for photo printing, but it isn't intended for this anyway. It's a monochrome laser printer that's best for printing black and white documents.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Can't print in color.
- Photos have lots of banding.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Very low cost-per-print.
- Very low cost-per-print.
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Changelog
- Updated Jun 01, 2023: We've linked the HP LaserJet Tank MFP 2604sdw in the 'Scanner Features' section to provide an alternative with an ADF.
- Updated Sep 23, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Sep 09, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Apr 01, 2022: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w is part of the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1200 series, which includes a few models that offer different connectivity options. Specifically, the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202nw is identical to our unit, but it includes an Ethernet port. You can see our unit's label here.
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The HP Neverstop MFP 1202w is an all-in-one monochrome printer. It's different from other laser printers we tested since it doesn't use cartridges; instead, it uses a toner bottle that you empty into a tank, similar to how supertank inkjet printers work. It results in one of the highest black page yields we've tested, meaning you'll need to buy toner much less frequently. However, unlike most other monochrome laser printers, it can't automatically print double-sided.
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The HP Smart Tank Plus 551 and the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w both use tank systems, but the Smart Tank uses ink while the Neverstop uses toner. If the content you print requires color, the Smart Tank is a better choice. It has one of the highest color page yields we've tested, so it's perfect if you print a lot of colorful reports, color-coded spreadsheets, or photos. It's an inkjet, though, so you'll need to print often to prevent clogged printheads. On the other hand, if you print only in black, the Neverstop is a better choice. It has the highest black page yield we've tested, and it prints faster than the Smart Tank. Since it uses toner, it's a much better choice if you don't print often, since they don't have printheads that can clog. Unfortunately, neither printer can automatically duplex print, so you need to flip over the sheets yourself.
The Brother MFC-L2750DW and the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w are both monochrome laser printers. However, the Brother uses a traditional toner cartridge system, while the HP uses a tank that you refill with toner bottles. The HP prints thousands of more pages, so you won't need to refill the tank often. Also, since its toner bottle cost is cheaper than the Brother's cartridge cost, you save more money in the long run. On the other hand, the Brother has a much faster printing speed and supports automatic duplex printing. Also, it has an ADF, so it's a better option if you need to scan many large documents often.
The Epson WorkForce ST-M100 is a monochrome inkjet printer, while the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w is a monochrome laser printer. Neither model uses cartridges; instead, they have internal tanks that you refill with bottles. The HP is a better choice if you want an all-in-one since it has a flatbed scanner. Also, since it uses toner, you don't need to worry about clogged printheads, so it's a better option, especially if you don't print regularly. It prints more pages before you need to refill its tank, but it doesn't print as quickly as the Epson does. Also, the HP can't automatically duplex scan like the Epson can.
The HP LaserJet MFP M234sdwe and the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w are both monochrome laser printers, but the LaserJet uses cartridges while the Neverstop doesn't. The Neverstop has a refillable tank that yields nearly nine times the estimated number of pages of the LaserJet. On the other hand, the LaserJet can duplex print automatically, unlike the Neverstop, which requires you to flip them over manually.
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