SKU:

CS-Lexmark-X203-X204N-2BK

Printer Brand:

Lexmark

OEM Number:

X203A11G

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 2500

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when the cartridge dies in the middle of a fax or copy run?

With a spare on site, almost nothing: the job pauses, the cartridge swaps in a couple of minutes, and the machine carries on. Without one, an incoming fax sits in memory and the copy queue stalls until a delivery arrives. For a machine whose whole job is receiving and reproducing documents, the two-pack is downtime insurance priced at one modest box.

What does the pair save over buying singly?

Two singles total $159.66; the pair is $141.19 — $18.47 saved, $70.60 per cartridge, and 5,000 rated pages in the building. The per-page cost eases to about 2.82 cents. It will not transform a budget, but it is strictly better math for a supply you know you will use.

Can the two cartridges serve different machines in the family?

Yes. The X203A11G fits X203N and X204N alike, so one cartridge can go into the X204n today and its twin can wait for whichever sibling runs dry next month. This listing is named for the X204n; the contents are platform-wide.

How long can the second cartridge wait before we use it?

A long time. Kept sealed in a dry, room-temperature spot away from heat and direct sun, toner powder stays stable well beyond a normal office reorder cycle. Date-mark the box on arrival and rotate oldest first, and the spare will be indistinguishable from fresh stock when it is installed.

When exactly should the next order go in?

When the spare is installed — that moment is the trigger, not an emergency light later. Ordering then means the replacement pair is traveling while the installed cartridge still holds most of its 2,500 pages. Offices that wait for the fade before ordering are the ones whose fax line goes quiet at the worst time.

If one of the two cartridges is faulty, what do we do?

It is covered on its own: a one-year warranty applies to each cartridge, and returns are free within the first year through our shipping and returns page. The good cartridge stays in service; only the faulty unit goes back. Support answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if you would like help confirming the fault first.

About This Lexmark X203A11G Two-Pack for the X204n

This two-pack of compatible Lexmark X203A11G black cartridges keeps an X204n printing, copying, and faxing through 5,000 rated pages — one cartridge working, one waiting — at $70.60 each, with a one-year warranty and one-year free returns from Clever Supplies. More of the range lives on our Lexmark toner page.