SKU:

CS-HP--M553N-BK

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CF360X

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 12500

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CF360X code on the box mean for my M553n?

It is the part number of the black cartridge your Color LaserJet M553n was built around — the black member of HP's 508X family. This listing is one cartridge at $54.43. If the cartridge in the black slot is stamped CF360X, the code on this box is the match, and nothing else about the order needs working out.

What are the signs the black cartridge is nearly done?

The progression is usually visible before it is urgent: text loses its deep black and turns gray, large filled areas print unevenly, and the machine's low-toner notice follows. Any one of those means the CF360X is in its final stretch and a replacement should be on its way.

How many pages does one cartridge cover on the M553n?

Up to 12,500 pages at standard coverage. The M553n is a single-function machine, so every one of those pages is a printed page — letters and reports land near the rating, while heavy graphics and dense forms bring the real count down. It is a generous rating for a printer this size, sized for offices that print daily.

The colors still have plenty left. Do I replace only the black?

Yes — that is how the platform is designed. Each cartridge is independent, so an empty black slot never forces the color cartridges out early. Replace the CF360X alone and the colors keep working through whatever life they have left.

How should a spare be stored in a small office?

Keep it sealed, flat, and at room temperature, away from windows and heaters. Toner does not dry out the way ink does, so a sealed CF360X waits patiently — months on the shelf cost it nothing. A gentle side-to-side rock before installation evens out the toner inside.

What protection and delivery come with this cartridge?

A 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns covers it, orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and support is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST. Full details are on the shipping and returns page.

About This CF360X Black Cartridge for the Color LaserJet M553n

The M553n is the straightforward network printer of the Enterprise row — no finishing tricks, just fast, dense black documents for a whole office. Its black supply is this compatible CF360X: 12,500 pages at $54.43, from the HP 508X family. Because the part number is shared across the platform, the spare in the M553n's cabinet is also the spare for its bigger siblings — one cartridge code to remember, one box to keep on hand.