Color LaserJet 4600DTN
Extra paper capacity joined duplexing and networking in the Color LaserJet 4600DTN, the high-volume configuration of the line. It is powered by 641A black (C9720A) toner with cyan C9721A, yellow C9722A and magenta C9723A — four cartridges that are replaced independently as each one empties. High-volume trays pair well with the extended versions of the two hardest-worked colors, 641X yellow (C9722X) and 641X magenta (C9723X), and a 641X black (C9720X) covers long text runs. We carry compatible and genuine OEM cartridges for the 4600DTN.
The DTN was specified where color printing was a production task rather than an occasional convenience: long runs, minimal intervention, trays loaded deep enough to forget about. A machine bought to be left alone needs its consumables planned the same way — the cost of a supply stoppage on a high-volume run dwarfs any saving from ordering at the last minute. Owners of this configuration tend to think in cartridge cycles per quarter rather than per job, and to keep the shelf stocked ahead of the machine.
Toner Cartridges for Color LaserJet 4600DTN
| Cartridge | Type | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 641X listing — 641X C9723X Magenta | Magenta | See product page |
| 641X listing — 641X C9722X Yellow | Yellow | See product page |
| Compatible 4 Color Set | Color set | See product page |
| Compatible 641X C9720X Black | Black | See product page |
Listings named for the sister models that use these same cartridges appear on this shelf as well:
- Compatible C9720A 641A Black
- Compatible C9721A 641A Cyan
- Compatible C9722A 641A Yellow
- Compatible C9723A 641A Magenta
- Compatible 641A C9720A C9721A C9722A C9723A 4 Color Set
- 4650 listing — C9720A Black 2 Black pack
- 4650 listing — C9721A C9722A C9723A 3 Color Set
- 4650 listing — C9720A C9721A C9723A C9722A 5 Color Set
- 4650 listing — C9721A Cyan
- 4650 listing — C9723A Magenta
- 4650 listing — C9722A Yellow
- 4650dn listing — C9720A Black 2 Black pack
- 4650dn listing — C9721A C9722A C9723A 3 Color Set
- 4650dn listing — C9720A Black
- 4650dn listing — C9721A Cyan
- 4650dn listing — C9722A Yellow
- 4650n listing — C9723A Magenta
- 4610n listing — C9720A C9721A C9723A C9722A 4 Color Set
- 4650 listing — C9720A C9721A C9723A C9722A 4 Color Set
- 4650dn listing — C9720A C9721A C9723A C9722A 4 Color Set
- 4650n listing — C9720A C9721A C9723A C9722A 4 Color Set
- 4600 listing — C9723A Magenta
- 4600dn listing — C9721A Cyan
- 4600hdn listing — C9723A Magenta
- 641A listing — 641A C9722A Yellow
Which cartridge should you buy?
Match the cartridge to the run length this machine was bought for. The 641X yellow and magenta are the natural defaults on a DTN — long color runs are precisely their use case — and the 641X black keeps pace on document work. Standard-yield cartridges still make sense for a DTN that has moved to lighter duties. When a planned run will consume most of a set, fitting a fresh four-color set beforehand is cheaper in downtime than mid-run swaps. Compatible cartridges carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns here; genuine HP remains available. Quote the C972 codes when ordering.
Chip, toner and everyday use
On a machine built for long runs, the swap you plan is the swap that does not hurt: replace cartridges between jobs, seat each one firmly, and let recognition complete before the next run starts. A color drifting light mid-run usually means uneven toner — pause, rock that cartridge gently to redistribute it, and refit. Page-yield ratings assume five percent coverage, so a DTN printing dense color will cycle cartridges faster than the headline numbers suggest. Store spares flat and sealed near the machine, and log each swap — high-volume printers reward a written rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cartridges does the Color LaserJet 4600DTN use?
The HP 641A set: C9720A black, C9721A cyan, C9722A yellow, C9723A magenta. For longer runs, 641X builds cover black (C9720X), yellow (C9722X) and magenta (C9723X).
Why does this page show cartridges named for other models?
The whole 4600/4650 group shares the 641A family, so listings named for sister models sit on the same shelf. Match the C972 code to your slot and the cartridge is correct.
Should I fit a full set before a long print run?
If several cartridges are reporting low, yes — a fresh set fitted in one planned stop beats two or three emergency stops mid-run. If only one color is low, swap that one alone.
Is there a separate drum to replace on the 4600DTN?
No separate drum is stocked for this model on this page — the supplies are the four 641A cartridges themselves. Order from the cartridge list and nothing else is needed.
More printers that use the same cartridges
These models and cartridge pages share the same supplies as this one: Color LaserJet 4600, Color LaserJet 4600DN, Color LaserJet 4600HDN, Color LaserJet 4600N, Color LaserJet 4610, Color LaserJet 4610N, Color LaserJet 4650, Color LaserJet 4650DN, Color LaserJet 4650DTN, Color LaserJet 4650HDN, Color LaserJet 4650N, HP 641A.