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PCI CF226A-PCI toner cartridge black 3100 pages

SKU CH-HQ2M-9JR8V MPN CF226A-PCI

A compatible black toner cartridge yielding approximately 3100 pages for HP LaserJet M402 and M426 series printers

  • Prints up to 3100 pages per cartridge
  • Works with HP LaserJet M402 and M426 series
  • Replaces HP 26A and CF226A originals
  • Ready to use straight from the box
  • Black toner for crisp text output

What this cartridge is

The PCI CF226A-PCI is a new aftermarket black toner cartridge rated for approximately 3100 pages. It serves as a compatible alternative for the HP 26A cartridge used in LaserJet M402 and M426 series printers. Offices and home users who print mostly text documents will find it a direct replacement.

Thermals noise and power

As a toner cartridge, this product has no moving parts, fans or electrical draw of its own. It adds no audible noise and generates no measurable heat during printing. Power consumption remains entirely dependent on the printer engine and is unchanged by using this cartridge.

When the jump is worth it

Switching to this cartridge makes sense when the cost per page of the original HP 26A is too high for your print volume. It is not suited for colour printing, high-capacity needs beyond 3100 pages, or printers outside the M402 and M426 series. Buyers who need a higher yield or a different colour should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 15,190 comparable items (median $47.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePCI
Size & build
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size406 × 305 × 254 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the CF226A-PCI cartridge in an HP LaserJet M402, and what step is often missed?

Open the front cover, pull out the old cartridge, remove the orange protective cover and sealing tape from the new CF226A-PCI, rock it gently to distribute toner, then slide it firmly into the guides until it clicks; the step people skip is pulling the sealing tape completely out before insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will the CF226A-PCI need after the 3100-page yield is reached?

Once the approximate 3100 pages are printed, the cartridge itself is depleted and must be replaced with a new CF226A-PCI unit; no separate drum or developer maintenance is required for this all-in-one design.

What limit appears first during a long, continuous print run with the CF226A-PCI?

The 3100-page rated yield is the first limit; after that volume the toner supply is exhausted and print density drops, requiring a fresh cartridge.

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