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Q5942ACTA

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 Q5942A (HP 42A) Black - 10,000 Page Yield

Page Yield: 10000*

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $65.99

Our Price $45.99

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

123inkjets offers high quality compatible alternatives to original HP Q5942A / HP 42A black laser toner cartridges for your printer. Our compatible brand Q5942A black laser toner cartridges are made with new parts, not remanufactured from pre-existing parts. Further, our compatible brand Q5942A laser toner cartridges are built and tested completely in house, and not manufactured by HP. 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

Q5942ACTA	Toner Cartridge	HP	Q5942A	Black	High Yield	10000*	0.46 cents	24-36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q5942A (HP 42A) Black

3.7

(based on 3 reviews)

Reviewed by 3 customers

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10/20/2015

5.0

Fast and accurate service

By Marco

from Salt Lake City

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q5942A (HP 42A) Black:

Fast and accurate service

1/17/2014

5.0

HUGE savings without the risk.

By chris77

from Michigan

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q5942X (HP 42X) High-Yield Black:

We have 5 machines that use this cartridge and these cartridges saved our company $500 for 3. I was a little concerned that they would not perform to par, but these have been installed and had about 2000 pages run through combined with no spotting, leaking or print errors. They are also easier to get out of the package than OEM. All around 5 star rating I am very happy that we bought these!

8/22/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Horrible Streaking

By TroyerFoods

from Goshen, IN

Comments about Remanufactured Replacement Laser Toner Cartridge for Q5942A (HP 42A) Black:

It wouldn't allow me to upload an image, how convenient... I have been purchasing this product for a couple of years. Recently they have been coming to me defective. The prints have been coming out with streaks all the way down the sheet. The image is duplicating lighter and light down to the bottom of the page. I switched it out with a new OEM product and it immediately stopped having this issue. I have 6 of these cartridges ($575 worth) of cartridges I have to send back. I will never order this product again.

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