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C3903A

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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.

Remanufactured Toner for HP 03A Black, 4,000* Pages (C3903A)

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $48.99

Our Price $34.99

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Quantity

Buy 3 or More Black for $31.99 each (save $9.00+)

Compatible Printers
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HP - LaserJet

Description

InkCartridges.com offers remanufactured laser cartridges to replace the Hewlett Packard (HP) C3903A / HP 03A black toner cartridge exclusively designed for your HP printer. Our laser toner cartridges are remanufactured using both OEM and non-OEM parts and are of the highest caliber. Our LD brand compatible laser cartridges are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and comes with fast shipping! Our remanufactured toner cartridges are not remanufactured by HP.

Specifications

C3903A	Toner Cartridge	HP	HP	C3903A	Black	Standard Yield	4000*	0.87 cents	24-36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A
Q:
Does it come with a return label for recycling the old cartridge?
Asked on 9/4/2017 by Michael from Upstate New York
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- A:
  No. However, you are more than welcome to mail your empty ink and toner cartridges to our facility for recycling. But, we do NOT offer compensation at this time. For any questions or concerns, please contact us through email, livechat or call us at 888-321-2552 for immediate assistance, we will certainly be here to help you!
  Answered on 9/7/2017 by Maria
LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A
Q:
On the front of the cartridge, there is a label with an arrow that states "remove before use". The question is: what does that refer to, in other words remove what?

On the HP mfr Cartridge, there is a seal tape that you pull from the replacement cartridge before using it. Does the LD Product have one of these? I do not see one.

Respectfully,
Denny Stocker
Asked on 3/20/2016 by Denny
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1 answer
- A:
  Our remanufactured cartridge has a pull tape that needs to be completely removed prior to usage. If you encounter an issue with any of our products, please contact our customer care team at (888) 321-2552 for assistance!
  Answered on 3/22/2016 by Terry from LDStaff
LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A
Q:
is this made in China?
Asked on 9/28/2015 by pat from Los Angeles, CA
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- A:
  Our cartridges are manufactured in China, Mexico, and the United States.
  Answered on 9/29/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A
Q:
What is the shelf life of the remanufactured HP C3903A printer Cartridge?
Asked on 11/21/2014 by Rambo from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- A:
  The remanufactured HP toner cartridge C3903A has a shelf life of 24-36 months.
  Answered on 11/26/2014 by Shoshana

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LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A

4.7

(based on 76 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Most Liked Positive Review

Great!!!

I tell everyone about the value and the prompt delivery.

Most Liked Negative Review

Poor printing quality

The remanufactured laser toner (LD-C3903A) printed with a discernable streak on the left and right side of the paper. The right side was noticeably heavy and about 1.5 inches in width. The quality...Read complete review

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3/27/2018

5.0

Very Well Pleased

By Loretta

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

The product is very good, and the transaction was quick and efficient.

3/5/2018

3.0

Time will Tell

By S

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

Generic cartridge not LD labeled
No pull out toner tab
Cartridge needed to be shaken after minimal use
Verdict still out on whether it will fail in short order

2/26/2018

5.0

Can't beat the price and it worked

By Gary

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

Can't beat the price and it worked

2/24/2018

4.0

Yes

By William

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

Prompt delivery.
Very satisfied.

2/21/2018

5.0

I will keep buying until quality changes

By Blaine

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

I have been buying this HP 03A cartridge for many years. Most of the prints we do are about 60% black. Every once in a while I get a dud but I don't complain because the cost is so reasonable. I know they will replace it if I want to go to the trouble of sending it back.

10/26/2017

5.0

I have and will continue to buy this product.

By M.

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

Received my order for the HP 03A and put it on the shelf to be ready for the next tax filing season. On my previous order I had one bad cartridge and LD sent a replacement which is now in use. I recommend LD to all of my clients and friends as these remanufactured toner cartridges last a much longer time then the originals and give great printing which satisfies my needs especially during a busy tax filing season.

10/26/2017

5.0

I would highly recommend this product

By Karin

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

I was thrilled to find a replacement ink cartridge for my hp laserjet printer. This printer is around 20 years old but it is workhorse. My other "new" printer requires expensive ink and often has problems. I'm guessing I'll get another 20 years out of my old printer now that I have a new ink cartridge. The copies are perfect!

10/23/2017

5.0

I would buy this product again, I am very satisfied with it

By Joseph

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

For business and personal use.

10/9/2017

5.0

Great service

By Hazel

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

Fast delivery!!! My HP Laserjet 6p is still plugging away!! Great price!! Thanks!

9/2/2017

5.0

I will definitely buy this product again.

By Ruth

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Black Toner Cartridge for HP 03A:

I am so pleased with the toner cartridge. I wasn't sure what to expect. I have already printed out about 400 pages, and it's working great. No problems at all! Beautiful, sharp, clear images.

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