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Q3960A

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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.

Remanufactured Toner for HP 122A Black, 5,000* Pages (Q3960A)

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $79.99

Our Price $41.99

In stock

Quantity

Buy 3 or More Black for $37.99 each (save $12.00+)

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Description / Specifications
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HP - Color LaserJet

HP - LaserJet

Description

InkCartridges.com offers remanufactured laser cartridges to replace the Hewlett Packard (HP) Q3960A / HP 122A 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. This remanufactured Q3960A replacement laser toner cartridge includes a new electronic smart chip which allows the HP laser printer and the laser cartridge to interact and track toner usage. Our remanufactured toner cartridges are not remanufactured by HP. All remanufactured products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and comes with fast shipping!

Specifications

Q3960A	Toner Cartridge	HP	HP	Q3960A	Black	Standard Yield	5000*	0.84 cents	24-36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Remanufactured Black Laser Toner for HP 122A

4.3

(based on 36 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Most Liked Positive Review

Good Deal!

I have always been skeptical about buyer refurbished toner cartridges but was in a bind and ordered online. Cost is so much less than new. It comes with instructions and the orange casings just like a new one. Works like a charm so far but haven't printed much with it.

I need to order 2 other colors soon and will definitely use this company as the products works, price is right and it was shipped really quick.

Most Liked Negative Review

not totalaly compatible

shows up on the LED message window as a "?". and therefore,
the entire printer.....won't print.

Chip may be new - it's...Read complete review

shows up on the LED message window as a "?". and therefore,
the entire printer.....won't print.

Chip may be new - it's marked "non HP" - which is true, I suppose, but....my 2840 does not recognize it.

Reviewed by 36 customers

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4/7/2018

2.0

I will not purchase again.

By Arlene

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Black Laser Toner for HP 122A:

The ink cartridge was damaged and ink spilled out of cartridge. I need to return asap.

6/26/2017

3.0

Not sure about the return policy.

By Vladimir

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Remanufactured Replacement for HP 122A (Bk, C, M, Y) Toners:

The cyan carteidge leaves blue maks on the printout.

5/18/2017

4.0

Recent tonner order

By Walt

from Fishers, IN

Comments about LD Remanufactured Replacement for HP 122A (Bk, C, M, Y) Toners:

Toner is of the quality and price paid for. Not quite to the level of the HP but one gets what one pays for. I've had some cartridges go bad or streak but for the most part I'm satisfied with what I get.

4/9/2017

5.0

Great Ink

By Patato Dan

from Colorado Springs, CO

Comments about LD Remanufactured Q3962A / 122A Yellow Laser Toner for HP:

Same great quality for many years.

2/27/2017

5.0

Satisfied

By Al

from Western NC

Comments about Remanufactured Black Laser Toner for HP 122A:

Very quick response, received on time, installed and is working.

12/5/2016

5.0

Arrived on time and well packaged

By Big R

from Indianapolis

Comments about LD Remanufactured Replacement for HP 122A (Bk, C, M, Y) Toners:

Printer

8/18/2016

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Rapid Delivery!

By Rick

from Keene, NH

Comments about LD Remanufactured Replacement for HP 122A (Bk, C, M, Y) Toners:

Received merchandise very quickly. Popped in a yellow toner cartridge and it worked instantly without problems. It was packaged the same as an HP Toner Cartridge with the orange bracket holding everything in place. Also had the tape along the ink bar that has to be pulled out before using. Color quality is very good.

1/15/2016

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great replacement cartridge, half the cost

By Jimmy

from Cleveland, SC

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