SKU:

HEWCF380A-COM

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CF380A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

2,400 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge does this listing cover?

This listing is for one black toner cartridge coded CF380A — the black member of HP's 312A cartridge family, priced here at $33.70. When your machine's supplies screen asks for a cartridge by code, CF380A is the code it is asking for, and the 312A name on the box refers to this same cartridge. It is made for the Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dn and the other models in that multifunction line.

How far does a 2,400-page rating stretch in a real office?

The 2,400-page figure is measured at 5% page coverage, the industry standard for yield ratings — roughly a page of ordinary text with margins. A small office printing emails, invoices and letters will land near that number, while dense contracts, heavy tables and pages with large graphics cover more of each sheet and finish the cartridge sooner.

Why does the black cartridge empty first on a multifunction machine?

Because nearly everything the machine does leans on black. Ordinary printing is mostly black text, photocopies reproduce documents in black unless you ask for color, and incoming faxes print in black only. Color cartridges sit out most of that daily work, so the black supply drains steadily while the colors barely move.

What are the signs this cartridge is nearly finished?

The control panel and the supplies status page report the remaining level, and the paper tells the same story: text that fades toward the center of the page, greys where solid black should be, and streaks down repeated pages. Those are cartridge symptoms, not a failing printer.

Can I stretch a fading cartridge through the end of the week?

Usually, yes. Remove it, rock it gently side to side a few times to redistribute the toner powder inside, and put it back. That often restores even coverage for a modest run of extra pages — enough to finish urgent work while the replacement is on its way.

How should a spare cartridge be stored?

Keep it in its sealed bag, inside the box, lying flat in a dry room away from direct sunlight and heat vents. Stored that way, a spare waits patiently for months; open the bag only when you are ready to install it, so dust and light stay off the cartridge until it goes in.

About This CF380A Black Cartridge

Ordering toner by code is the surest way to get the right cartridge the first time, and this page exists for exactly that: one CF380A black cartridge, rated at 2,400 pages, built for the M476 multifunction line and sold under the 312A family name. If the code on your empty cartridge matches the code here, you are looking at the correct replacement.

Every cartridge leaves one of our warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California, so delivery stays quick in most of the country. It is covered by a 1-year warranty and by 1-year free returns if anything about it disappoints. Questions before or after ordering? Our team answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and the full shipping and returns details are posted for review anytime.