CB542A

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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.

Compatible Toner for HP 125A Yellow (CB542A)

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $64.99

Our Price $23.99

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Buy 3 or More Yellow for $21.99 each (save $6.00+)

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HP - Color LaserJet

HP - LaserJet

Description

InkCartridges.com offers compatible brand laser toner cartridges to replace the HP CB542A / HP 125A yellow laser cartridge exclusively designed for your HP printer. These are not simply cartridges that have been remanufactured, but instead, built brand new by Inkcartridges.com (not manufactured by HP) and tested to ensure premium output on every page. Our compatible brand replacement laser toner cartridges are built entirely from new parts, and are of the highest caliber. All compatible products are backed by a 100% Money-Back Quality Satisfaction Guarantee.

Specifications

CB542A	Toner Cartridge	HP	HP	CB542A	Yellow	Standard Yield	1400*	1.71 cents	24-36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Remanufactured Cyan Laser Toner for HP 125A
Q:
What is the estimated number of pages this cartridge will print?
Asked on 1/20/2016 by Vaughn from Stockholm, ME
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- A:
  The estimated amount of pages you can print with this toner is 1,400 pages. Please note, that this number is based off of 5% page coverage, which can be described by a light letterhead, address, and three paragraphs of text double spaced. Anything more than this will increase the page coverage, lowering the total estimated page count.
  Answered on 1/21/2016 by Sophia from LDStaff
LD Remanufactured CB543A / 125A Magenta Laser Toner for HP
Q:
eSTIMATED # OF COPIES
Asked on 10/4/2014 by PRINt from Savoy, IL 61874, USA
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- A:
  The page yield of the LD remanufactured CB543A (HP 125A) toner is 1400* pages. The estimated page yield is based off of the industry standard of 5% page coverage. That is typically a light letter head, address, and three paragraphs double spaced on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Pictures, images, graphics, borders etc. will drastically reduce that estimate.
  Answered on 10/7/2014 by Valentina

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

4.6

(based on 141 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Clean replacement (10)
Sharp tones & colors (8)
Easy to install (7)

Cons

No Cons

Best Uses

Everyday documents (8)
Graphics & charts (3)
Photos (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (9), Heavy duty user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (11)

Most Liked Positive Review

fast and reasonable

As a musician, I create and duplicate CD labels, covers and inserts for my own CD's to sell to the public. The colors and quality are great. I also print music sheets frequently...Read complete review

As a musician, I create and duplicate CD labels, covers and inserts for my own CD's to sell to the public. The colors and quality are great. I also print music sheets frequently as well as other color materials. Never had a problem with using LD carts in my HP color printer and have used them for some time now, ordering from LD at the first indications of low toner.

Most Liked Negative Review

Bad

This toner ruined some very valuable pages on a calendar project. It leaked and smeared multiple pages during the initial installation. I discarded it and do not plan to ever use this product again...Read complete review

Reviewed by 141 customers

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6/7/2018

5.0

I will buy again.

By Raymond

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

I was happy to find that I could still get toner cartridges for my printer. I had not used it for a few years. The cartridges worked great and came to me quickly.

5/25/2018

5.0

I would buy these again!

By Christine

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

Works well!

5/19/2018

5.0

Work great in my printer.

By John

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

Fast delivery and work great in my printer!

4/17/2018

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

highly recommend!

By Cynthia

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

product was good quality and shipped in a timely manner. Very satisfied and will order again from this company!

4/16/2018

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great

By Carolyn

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Black Laser Toner for HP 125A:

they are great and the price is good I am a tax preparer and use a lot of Toner. they are great and I have told several others how very good, last long, very great print and nice on the pocketbook I give it a 10 star rating

4/15/2018

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The lowest price , but the highest quality

By YOUNGHYOUN

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

I am satisfied with this product. I will use this ink cartridge again.

4/10/2018

4.0

If the rest work, you bet.

By John

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

Just put in the blue. Works fine. All four colors are less expensive than 1 HP and (at least the first color) works fine.

4/8/2018

5.0

This has been one of the only after marekt toners replacment

By jayson

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

So far a good product that works at a LARGE discount price. will be back for more.

4/8/2018

5.0

Best place for cartridges

By Harvey

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

Best price, best products, best service

4/4/2018

4.0

Buy at least a month before you need it.

By peter

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Replacement Toner Set of 4 for HP 125A: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow:

PDroduct seems ok and price was good. Shipping took forever and had to be rr-sent. The tracker you use is worthless

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