Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know magenta is the cartridge my printer is asking for?

By the color that is failing, not just the warning. When magenta runs low, reds wash out toward orange, purples go dull and skin tones lose their warmth while blues and greens still look right. The 106R1628 is the magenta supply for this platform — one of four separate color cartridges, each replaced on its own schedule as it empties.

Where does this cartridge sit in the set of four numbers?

The platform's color shelf reads like a map: 106R1627 is the cyan, this 106R1628 is the magenta, 106R1629 is the yellow and 106R1630 is the black. Matching the number on the cartridge you pull out to the number on the listing is the whole ordering check — the codes differ by a single digit, so read the old label before you buy.

How many pages does one cartridge give me?

It is rated at 1,400 pages. That rating assumes the standard test coverage; photographs and full-color pages draw far more toner per sheet than text documents, so a photo-heavy household will see fewer pages, while a mostly-text office with occasional color will land closer to the rating.

Which printers does this listing serve?

The cartridge fits the Phaser 6000, Phaser 6010, Phaser 6010N, WorkCentre 6015, WorkCentre 6015V/B and WorkCentre 6015V/N. This listing is named for the Phaser 6000 family line, but the magenta cartridge is the same across all of them.

The name says "Cartridges" — is this a multipack?

No — one magenta cartridge is in the box. The plural wording is the listing's naming style across this platform; the price, $31.99, is for a single cartridge. Multi-cartridge sets for these printers are sold as separate set listings.

What backs this cartridge?

A 1-year warranty with free returns for a full year, under the terms on our shipping & returns page. Pale or streaky magenta from a new cartridge means a replacement or a refund.

About This Magenta Cartridge for the Phaser 6000 Family

The named-line listing for the platform's magenta slot: a single compatible 106R1628 at $31.99, rated at 1,400 pages. It ships from the nearest of our IL, PA, GA or CA warehouses, and support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

The other three colors and the rest of the platform's supplies are in the compatible Xerox catalog.