FAX L250
Every cartridge sold for the Canon FAX L250 is the same one — the FX-3 black toner, Canon part number 1557A002BA. What changes from listing to listing is only the count: a single cartridge, packs of two, three or five, and a premium-quality five-pack. Choosing a listing here is an exercise in arithmetic, not compatibility.
Fax traffic is rarely flat. A machine that idles most of the week can swallow a cartridge during a run of incoming orders, statements or signed forms, and it always seems to run dry mid-document. Offices that know their busy spells order ahead of them. The pack sizes on this page exist so the L250's supply can be matched to that rhythm — a buffer sized to your traffic instead of a standing reminder on somebody's calendar.
Toner Cartridges for FAX L250
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| One FX-3 cartridge (1557A002BA) | Black | See product page |
| Two FX-3 cartridges | Black | See product page |
| Three FX-3 cartridges | Black | See product page |
| Five FX-3 cartridges | Black | See product page |
| Five FX-3 cartridges — Premium Quality line | Black | See product page |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Work the arithmetic from your traffic. A single cartridge means a fresh order every time the machine runs dry, which suits a L250 that faxes a few pages a week. The two-pack is the natural resting point for most offices — one cartridge in the machine, one on the shelf, and the reorder happens while there is still a spare. Three- and five-packs stretch the interval further for machines with steady daily traffic, and the premium five-pack is the same count drawn from the store's higher compatible line. No listing changes the yield: the cartridge inside is identical whichever box you pick.
Chip, toner and everyday use
After a cartridge change, send yourself one test fax and read it before trusting the machine with the day's incoming work — a clean, even page confirms the cartridge has seated properly. Keep fingers off the cartridge's contact points and store the waiting spare sealed, so dust stays out of the machine's way. A brand-new cartridge can print slightly light across its first pages while the toner distributes itself; that settles quickly and is not a fault.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cartridge fits the Canon FAX L250?
The FX-3, Canon part number 1557A002BA. It is the only cartridge this page sells, in five different box sizes.
Do all the packs on this page fit my machine?
Yes. The two-, three- and five-packs and the premium five-pack all contain the identical FX-3 cartridge — the listings differ in quantity, never in fit or yield.
What is the difference between the two five-packs?
Both hold five FX-3 cartridges. One comes from the store's standard compatible range and the other from its Premium Quality range; buyers who standardize on the higher line order that one.
How many cartridges should I keep in stock?
At least one spare beyond the cartridge in the machine. Busy lines justify a three- or five-pack on the shelf; a quiet machine is honestly served by the two-pack.