Frequently Asked Questions

Which code ties this three-pack to my printer?

CF283A, the 83A cartridge. Check it against the label of the cartridge currently in your machine — a match there is the whole test, and all three units in this pack carry that same code.

What arrives when I order?

Three black 83A cartridges, individually sealed and boxed, for $42.45. They are replacements to be opened one at a time, not a bundle that has to be fitted together.

How does an MFP's copying change the maths on three cartridges?

On a multifunction like the M125nw, copies and received faxes spend the same toner as prints, so the three cartridges are consumed by the machine's total workload rather than by printing alone. A quarter with heavy copying at the glass will turn the stock over faster than a quarter of plain document printing. Scanning spends nothing.

What is the sensible way to rotate the three?

First in, first out. Keep them stacked in arrival order, fit the front one each time, and treat opening the last box as the signal to place the next order — that keeps a fresh cartridge always ahead of the machine.

Pages are coming out gray and washed — cartridge or printer?

Even fading across the whole page points at the cartridge running dry; sharp lines or repeated marks point elsewhere. Try the gentle-rock test: if output darkens briefly and fades again, the toner is nearly gone and a swap settles the question.

What guarantee applies to the pack?

A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns cover every cartridge in it, and support answers Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This 83A Three-Pack

Three CF283A black cartridges, each rated at 1,500 pages, sized here for the LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw and the steady print-copy-fax rhythm of a small practice or office. At $42.45 the three-pack keeps a working reserve on the shelf without turning toner into a bulk-buying exercise.

Your parcel ships from the nearest of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA; the shipping & returns page sets out the delivery and returns terms, and everything else for this printer family sits under HP in the catalogue.