Lexmark #70 black appears in our catalog as 12A1970. Mixed packages pair it with either #20 color or #80 color. Start with the complete black and color references your printer requires, then choose the package containing the right cartridge types and quantities.
Keep the three full references distinct
The reviewed descriptions identify these combinations:
- #70 black: 12A1970.
- #20 color: 15M0120.
- #80 color: 12A1980.
The same #70 black reference appears in both mixed-package options, but that does not establish that their different color cartridges are interchangeable. Compare both required references, not just the shared black cartridge.
Check black-only options first if that is what you need
The #70 12A1970 black listing is labeled remanufactured. A separate #70 black twin-pack listing also appeared in the catalog search.
Black-only contents differ from a black-and-color combination. Choose the cartridge types you need before comparing current prices and availability.
Select the correct color family in a combo
The #70 black and #20 color combo names 12A1970 black and 15M0120 color in its description.
The #70 black and #80 color combo instead names 12A1970 black and 12A1980 color. Review the exact quantities on the selected page; the word “combo” does not independently supply a complete quantity breakdown.
The 3-packs add black, but retain different color choices
The #70/#20 3-pack states two #70 black cartridges and one #20 color cartridge.
The #70/#80 3-pack states two #70 black cartridges and one #80 color cartridge. The additional quantity is black, not another color replacement.
Consider whether that balance suits your needs. A larger cartridge count does not automatically establish better value or a lower cost per printed page.
Confirm the printer model and selected product
Record your full printer model and required cartridge labels. Our guide to finding your printer model and cartridge number can help you gather them. Compare them with the exact selected listing's compatibility information, and ask before ordering if your model is not confirmed.
A seller's mixed package does not independently prove that both cartridge types fit your printer. Our Lexmark #50 guide covers another black family and different package combinations; shared color references do not establish that the black cartridges can be substituted.
The reviewed #70 mixed packages are labeled remanufactured. Check their current condition, contents, price, and availability. This guide does not assign an unverified ink volume, page yield, saving, or supplier performance guarantee.
Browse Lexmark ink listings using complete references, or start with How to Find the Right Ink for Your Printer for a broader selection checklist.