Zoom

Q1338ACTA

Cartridge Comparison Guide

Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Compatible Replacement Laser Toner for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black - 12,000 Page Yield

Page Yield: 12000*

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $59.99

Our Price $45.99

In stock

Quantity

Buy 3 or More Black for $42.99 each (save $9.00+)

123inkjets offers high quality compatible alternatives to original HP Q1338A / HP 38A black laser toner cartridges for your LaserJet Pro printer. Our compatible brand Q1338A black laser toner cartridges are not manufactured by HP and are not remanufactured. Our compatible brand Q1338A laser toner cartridges are manufactured new. Exceptional yields and remarkable results at a phenomenal discount! All 123inkjets brand compatible cartridges are backed by a 2 year guarantee and ship fast!

Compatible Printers

LaserJet

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Shelf Life
Q1338ACTA	Toner Cartridge	HP	Q1338A	Black	Standard Yield	12000*	0.38 cents	24-36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

Alternative Items

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black

3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 5 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-5

3/27/2013

5.0

great product

By mike580

from arizona

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black:

printer was printing blurry with a genertic toner cartiage, was worried was printer but decided to try out your toners and problem solved, thank you

3/25/2012

5.0

Cost and Service-Awesome

By BusyinAZ

from Phoenix, AZ

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black:

I'd previously purchased my ink from Costco, however this site offered great prices and the convenience of shipping directly to my office. I'd recommend it to any friends and family and definitely use it again!

9/29/2011

3.0

slight dissatisfaction

By Nuggie

from Texas

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black:

I recieved my recent order and have not used the ink yet. The order I got before this one contained a bad cartridge. It leeked black powder and I could not use it. I would like to request simply ink replace it as they are quite costly.

Judy

9/21/2011

1.0

Bad batch?

By ramador1972

from Long Beach, CA

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black:

I have been a customer of 123ink for over 3 years. I recently purcharsed 3 38A's laser toner cartridges from 123ink, all three cartridges came out defective, a first in my long history of doing business with 123ink, their products have always been very reliable. I will say that their customer team acted very professional and in a very fast manner to help me aliviate the problem. I was issued a full refund. I wonder if they change suppliers or purchased from a different manufacturer. I hope they correct this problem asap.

4/21/2010

5.0

Best Source

By Jimjih

from Richmond, VA

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q1338A (HP 38A) Black:

For ink cartridges or toner cartridges, this is your best source. I use their products in 4 different printers.

Displaying reviews 1-5

Price
Qty:	Subtotal

Items in Cart:
Estimated Shipping (Contiguous U.S.)

Compatible Printers

LaserJet

Specifications

Related Items

Remanufactured for HP RM1-0013 Fuser Unit

Remanufactured for HP RM1-1082-090-P Fuser Unit

Remanufactured for HP Q2429A Maintenance Kit

Remanufactured for HP Q2429A Maintenance Kit

Alternative Items

HP Q1338A (38A) Black Original Laser Toner

Xerox Remanufactured Black Toner for HP Q1338A (HP 38A)