SKU:

CS-HP-M479fdn-BK

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

W2020A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 2400

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which black cartridge does the Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn use?

The black cartridge is the W2020A — the black member of HP's 414A family — and that is the cartridge sold here. Print the supplies status page from the machine's panel and the black line confirms the code. The same cartridge also fits its close relative, the Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw, along with the rest of the 414A platform.

Does copying use this cartridge, or only printing?

Copying uses it too. Every copy the M479fdn makes is printed output, so walk-up copies draw on the same W2020A as jobs sent from a computer. Scanning is the exception — a scan sends an image to a folder or email and lays down no toner at all, so heavy scanning days do not shorten the cartridge's life.

Do faxes use the black cartridge?

Incoming faxes print in black only, so yes, they draw entirely on this cartridge. An office that still receives a steady stream of faxes will find its black cartridge emptying faster than its print volume alone would suggest — worth remembering when the level drops sooner than expected.

How long does one cartridge last in this machine?

The rating is about 2,400 pages at 5% coverage. On a multifunction machine the honest way to read that figure is as total printed sides — prints, copies, and received faxes all count against the same cartridge, so a copy-heavy office reaches the end sooner than a print-only one.

Can I finish a big copy run on a low cartridge?

Usually, yes. The low warning is an estimate with margin built in. If output starts to fade mid-run, remove the cartridge, rock it gently side to side to redistribute the remaining toner, and reinstall — that typically recovers enough even coverage to finish the job cleanly.

What support and returns cover does it come with?

A 1-year warranty, with free returns within the first year — the full wording is on our shipping & returns page. We ship from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and support is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This W2020A for the M479fdn

This $90.65 single cartridge from our HP range is the standard black restock for the M479fdn — the machine that tends to be an office's shared hub for printing, copying, and faxing at once. Because three functions feed from one black cartridge, the practical approach is to reorder at the first low warning and keep the replacement in its sealed bag beside the machine. Installation is a front-door swap that takes moments, and no settings change afterwards — the multifunction picks the new cartridge up and carries on. The platform behind the 414A name is four machines deep: Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f, Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M454dw, and Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn, and this cartridge drops into any of them. The family around it: 414A cyan cartridge (W2021A), 414A magenta cartridge (W2023A), and 414A yellow cartridge (W2022A), plus the 414A four-color set if you would rather refresh every slot at once. A longer-life alternative sits in the same family: the high-yield 414X black cartridge (W2020X). There is a 414A black 2 pack as well, for offices that burn through black faster than the colors.