SKU:

CE255A

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CE255A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

6,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What arrives when I order this listing?

One sealed CE255A black toner cartridge — the standard-capacity 55A cartridge — priced at $43.39. It comes individually boxed, so it can go straight into the printer or wait on a shelf until the day it is needed.

What does the 6,000-page rating mean for a single desk printer?

The CE255A is rated at 6,000 pages per cartridge. On a personal or small-team printer that turns out memos, letters and reports, that rating typically stretches across many months of ordinary work, so replacements are an occasional errand rather than a recurring one.

How do I know the old cartridge is really finished?

Pages that come out faded even after you remove the cartridge, rock it gently side to side to redistribute the toner and print again are the clearest sign. A low-toner warning on its own is only an early notice — many cartridges keep printing well past the first warning.

Can I keep this cartridge in a drawer until I need it?

Yes. Leave it sealed in its box, stored flat in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat vents. Kept that way, a spare CE255A is ready whenever the installed one runs out, with no special preparation before fitting it.

What should I do with the empty cartridge afterwards?

Most offices drop used cartridges into a toner recycling collection box or a retailer take-back bin rather than general trash. Keep the empty out of landfill streams if your building runs a collection — it takes a moment and the cartridge is out of your way for good.

Is one cartridge at a time a sensible way to buy for a single printer?

For one machine with one regular user, yes — you tie up no money in stock and the cartridge is always fresh when fitted. The trade-off is a short wait if the printer runs dry unexpectedly, which the 6,000-page rating makes a rare event.

About This CE255A Single Cartridge

The LaserJet P3015 is the kind of monochrome workhorse that ends up serving one person or one small corner of an office for years. This CE255A is the standard 55A cartridge for that machine: rated at 6,000 pages, it suits steady everyday printing — invoices, correspondence, internal reports — without asking anyone to think about toner very often.

Questions before or after ordering are handled by our team Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST. The cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, and it ships from the nearest of our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses — see the shipping & returns page for delivery details and browse the wider HP range if the office runs other models too.