SKU:

CB436A

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CB436A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge is in this box, in plain terms?

This is one black toner cartridge carrying the CB436A part number, the supply HP also labels the 36A. It is the standard-fill cartridge for small mono LaserJets such as the LaserJet P1505 — the same part number stamped on the cartridge your printer already runs.

How many pages should I expect from it?

The cartridge is rated at 2,000 pages on the standard five-percent coverage basis. Dense contracts, full-page forms and heavy graphics use toner faster, so a paperwork desk will land closer to the rating than one printing dark, filled pages all day.

My prints are fading on one side. Is the cartridge finished?

One-sided fading usually means the toner inside has settled unevenly rather than run out. Take the cartridge out, rock it gently side to side a few times to redistribute the powder, and put it back. If the print evens out, you still have life left. When a gentle rock no longer changes anything, the cartridge is genuinely near its end.

Does this printer need a separate drum as well?

No. On this platform the imaging drum is built into the toner cartridge itself, so one swap renews both the toner supply and the drum surface. There is no second part to buy, track or replace on a different schedule.

Can I leave a spare sitting in a drawer until I need it?

Yes. Toner is dry powder, not liquid ink, so a sealed cartridge does not dry out on the shelf. Keep it in its bag, flat, in a cool dry spot out of direct sun, and it will hold its full 2,000-page capacity for many months. Give it a gentle rock before fitting.

What protection comes with the purchase?

Every cartridge we sell is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, with the details set out on our shipping and returns page. Orders are dispatched from warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California, and our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if anything needs sorting out.

About This HP 36A Black Toner Cartridge

A single compatible CB436A black cartridge for the home office or small desk that prints steadily but not heavily — invoices, letters, labels and the odd contract. It is part of the HP toner cartridges range at Clever Supplies and priced at $31.48. No bundle to split, no shelf of spares to manage: just the right supply for one printer that needs to keep working.