SKU:

CAN8955A001AA3PK-COM

Printer Brand:

Canon

OEM Number:

8955A001AA

Ink Color:

Black 3 Pack

Page Yield:

3,500 Each

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this 3-pack do to the FX-8's cost per page?

It brings it under a cent. A single FX-8 cartridge (part number 8955A001AA) at $44.98 runs about 1.29 cents per rated page; across this 3-pack's 10,500 pages the cost falls to roughly 0.93 cents per page, with each cartridge at $32.66. Three singles bought separately would cost $134.94 — the pack is $97.97, saving $36.97.

Why does a fax machine argue for a spare on the shelf more than a printer does?

Because a printer waits for you and a fax machine does not. Incoming faxes arrive when senders send them — a referral, a signed authorization, a purchase order — and a LaserClass 310 that runs dry mid-afternoon does not queue the work politely; it misses it or prints it badly. Offices that depend on the line keep the working cartridge plus shelf stock, which is exactly the shape of this pack: one in the machine, two behind it.

How long will 10,500 pages of fax toner last?

At a busy thirty fax pages a day — around 600 to 700 a month — the pack covers well over a year. A lighter line sending and receiving a handful of pages daily can run it for several years, which is worth weighing honestly: three cartridges is a sensible shelf for a working fax line, not an extravagant one, but it should match the traffic your LaserClass 310 actually sees.

Are all three cartridges the same?

Yes — three identical FX-8 cartridges (8955A001AA), each rated at 3,500 pages, each for the LaserClass 310. There is no mixing and matching to think about: whichever unit you pick up is the right one for the machine.

What if one cartridge in the pack is faulty?

Each cartridge carries its own 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, the same cover as a single purchase. A cartridge that fails early, leaks or prints pale from the start is replaced or refunded under the terms on our shipping and returns page.

How should the spare cartridges be stored?

Sealed, flat, in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight — a supply cupboard near the fax machine is the usual spot, so the spare is within reach the day it is needed. Use them in arrival order, and rock each cartridge gently side to side before fitting it, so the first pages print evenly. Orders ship from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses, and support is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

How do we keep track of which cartridge in the pack is working hardest?

Write the install date on each box as its cartridge goes into the LaserClass 310, and keep the dated boxes until the pack is finished. Three dates across the pack tell you the line's real cartridge interval — not the rated one, yours. If the gaps run close to five months, the 10,500-page math on this page matches your office. If they shrink, traffic has grown and the next order should be timed earlier than the last box suggests.

Does a heavy fax month change the pack's expected life?

It changes the calendar, not the page count. The pack still holds 10,500 rated pages, but a month of long, dense documents — multi-page contracts, shaded forms — spends those pages faster per sheet than the 5% coverage basis assumes. That is why the honest measure for this pack is the machine's own traffic: thirty light pages a day stretches it past a year, while the same daily count in heavy documents can pull the finish noticeably closer.

What should we verify when the 3-pack is delivered?

Three boxes, three seals, and the same part number — 8955A001AA — printed on each. The FX-8 fits exactly one machine, so the delivery check is really a code check: any box carrying a different FX number is the wrong cartridge no matter what the order said. Confirming at the door takes a moment and is far easier than discovering a wrong unit on the afternoon the fax line runs dry and the spare finally gets opened.

How does the first cartridge stand for the other two?

Use it as the pack's proof. All three units are the identical FX-8, so once the first has run ordinary fax traffic cleanly — no streaks, even density, no leaks at the seals — the two behind it carry the same expectation. Judge it on pages three and four onward rather than the first sheet after installation, and keep a note of the install date. If the first cartridge ever disappoints, that record is what support will ask about.

About This Canon FX-8 Black Toner 3-Pack

This 3-pack holds three compatible Canon FX-8 black toner cartridges, part number 8955A001AA, each rated at 3,500 pages — 10,500 pages in total for $97.97, or $32.66 per cartridge and about 0.93 cents per page. Against three singles it saves $36.97. It serves the LaserClass 310 fax machine, and is shaped for offices whose fax line cannot afford an empty day: one cartridge working, two in reserve. Every cartridge is covered by our 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, and the rest of the Canon range is on our Canon toner page.