SKU:

HP2420

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

Q6511A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

6,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I confirm this cartridge matches the one in my LaserJet 2420?

Pull the old cartridge and read its label. The number printed there should be Q6511A, the cartridge HP also markets under the shorter 11A name. When the label and this listing carry the same number, you have the right cartridge — no further checking is needed.

What do I actually receive for $45.76?

A single black Q6511A cartridge, sealed in its bag and boxed on its own. Nothing else is bundled in and nothing else is needed; this listing exists for the straightforward moment when the 2420 runs dry and one replacement is all the office wants.

How far does the 6,000-page rating go on a shared desk printer?

On a 2420 serving a handful of people with ordinary letters, invoices and reports, expect the cartridge to last months rather than weeks. Dense graphics and bold coverage pull the real total down, while light text stretches it past the rating, which is based on standard test coverage.

What are the steps to swap it in the 2420?

Lift the printer's top cover, grip the handle of the spent cartridge and draw it straight out. Unpack the fresh unit, rock it side to side a few times to loosen the toner inside, pull the sealing tape free, slide it in until it settles, and shut the cover.

How can I tell the cartridge is finished rather than the printer acting up?

Even fading across whole pages, gray text that used to print black, and a low-toner message that comes straight back after you rock the cartridge are cartridge signs. A single dark streak or a repeating mark down the page points elsewhere and is worth a call before you spend money.

What protection comes with the purchase?

The cartridge carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. A faulty unit is exchanged or refunded without an argument, and our team answers questions Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This Cartridge for the LaserJet 2420

The base LaserJet 2420 is the plain workhorse of its line, and this is its plain workhorse cartridge: one Q6511A black unit rated at 6,000 pages for $45.76. There is no stockpile to manage and no bundle to split — you order when the warning light shows and the office keeps moving.

Parcels leave from whichever of our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses sits closest to you, and delivery and returns timing is laid out on the shipping & returns page. The wider range for the family lives under HP in the store.

The printers that run on this 11A (Q6511A): LaserJet 2420dn, LaserJet 2420n, LaserJet 2430, LaserJet 2430dtn, LaserJet 2430n, LaserJet 2420 and LaserJet 2420d. Worth a look alongside it: the high-yield 11X (Q6511X) single cartridge and the standard 11A (Q6511A) single cartridge.