LaserJet 3390

HP's LaserJet 3390, from 2006, was the four-function answer for small offices: printing, scanning, copying and fax in one compact monochrome box that packed remarkable capability into a desktop footprint. It takes the standard 49A (Q5949A) cartridge, and for busier machines the high-yield 49X — full code Q5949X — stretches the interval between changes. The listings below cover both codes in singles and multi-packs, MICR versions of each, and a cartridge sold under the 3390 model name.

By 2006 the small-office MFP had matured, and the 3390 shows it: four genuine functions without the sprawling footprint of the machines that came before it. It sat on a desk corner and quietly handled the whole document day — the print queue, the odd copy, the scan for email, the fax line — which made it a fixture in exactly the offices where nobody has time to think about toner until it runs out.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet 3390

Which cartridge should you buy?

The choice here is between reordering often and reordering rarely. The standard 49A suits a 3390 that prints modestly and faxes occasionally; its two-, three-, five- and ten-packs soften the per-cartridge price for steady users. The high-yield 49X is the better habit for a machine at the center of an office's day: it is designed to print more before it empties, so swaps are rarer and pages cheaper, and it too comes in multi-packs up to ten. A premium five-pack of the standard code bridges the two approaches. If the office prints checks, the MICR versions of either code are the relevant listings. Every compatible cartridge here is covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

These cartridges install in seconds — sealing strip out, cartridge seated until it clicks, and the 3390 recognizes it without panel setup. Quoted yields are estimates at roughly five percent coverage; an office printing contracts and forms all day will see shorter runs, which is normal and not a defect. When output fades, rocking the cartridge gently side to side redistributes the toner and typically restores even printing for a stretch. Keep a spare in the building for a fax-connected machine: the spare you have is the print outage you never notice. Store spares flat, sealed, away from heat and bright light.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridge does the LaserJet 3390 take?

The standard cartridge is the HP 49A (Q5949A); the high-yield alternative is the HP 49X (Q5949X). Both are stocked above, from single cartridges through ten-packs.

What is the difference between the 49A and the 49X?

They fit the same machine; the 49X is the high-yield build, made to print more pages before running out, while the 49A is the standard-capacity version. Busy offices usually come out ahead on the 49X.

Will a 15A cartridge from an older LaserJet fit the 3390?

No. The 15A belongs to the earlier 3300-series family; the 3390's cartridge family is the 49A and 49X only. Anything listed on this page is the right family for this machine.

Are MICR cartridges available for the 3390?

Yes — MICR versions of the 49A and the 49X are listed here, with magnetic toner for printing checks that bank equipment can process.

More printers that use the same cartridges

The 49A and 49X cartridges also power the other members of this LaserJet family: HP Q5949A, LaserJet 1160, LaserJet 3392, Laserjet 1160, Laserjet 1160LE, Laserjet 1320, Laserjet 1320N, Laserjet 1320NW, Laserjet 1320T, Laserjet 1320TN.