SKU:

CLS-HP-CM3530mfp-BK

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CE250A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 5,000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly am I buying here?

One CE250A black cartridge for the CM3530mfp, at $38.63. This listing is written for the multifunction version of the platform, and the cartridge is the standard 504A black — a single unit, sealed, ready to drop into the black slot.

Does the MFP's copying use this cartridge too?

Yes. On the CM3530mfp every copied page is a printed page, so walk-up copying draws on this black just as network printing does. Received faxes print from it as well. Scanning is the one function that uses no toner at all.

How far does one cartridge go in that kind of use?

It is rated at 5,000 pages. On an MFP the counter climbs from three directions at once — print jobs, copies and faxes — so busy shared machines reach the rating sooner in calendar time than a printer-only device doing the same office's work.

Can I replace just the black while the colors still have toner?

Absolutely. Each slot is independent, and the CM3530mfp reports its levels per cartridge on the control panel and its built-in web page. When only the black warning is showing, only the black needs to change.

What should I check if copies look faint but prints look fine?

Start with the supplies status page to see the actual black level, then look at the scanner glass — a dirty glass fades copies while prints stay sharp. If the level is genuinely low, this cartridge is the fix; if the level is healthy, the glass is the likelier culprit.

Is the swap a job for our IT person?

No. It is a front-door, tool-free change that anyone in the office can do between jobs. Pull the old unit straight out, slide the new one home, and the MFP returns to service in minutes.

About This CM3530mfp Black Cartridge

The multifunction member of this family — the machine classed with the Color LaserJet CM3530 — works harder per cartridge than its printer-only cousins, because its black feeds three jobs: the documents sent from desks, the copies made at the glass, and the faxes that arrive overnight. This CE250A, rated at 5,000 pages and priced at $38.63, is the standard refill sized for that combined load.

Orders leave from the nearest of our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses; the shipping & returns page carries the delivery detail. The cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, our team answers Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST, and the rest of the range for this platform is catalogued under HP.