SKU:

HP4250DTN

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

Q5942A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

10,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Does two-sided printing change how fast this cartridge empties?

No. The Q5942A lays toner on each printed side exactly as it would on a single-sided sheet, so a duplex page costs the same toner as two single pages — the saving on a LaserJet 4250dtn is paper, not toner. The 42A rating of 10,000 pages at 5% coverage still applies, counted per side printed.

How do I confirm this is the right cartridge before ordering?

Match the code on the cartridge being replaced: if it reads Q5942A or 42A, this is the same cartridge. The part number is printed on the old unit's label, so a ten-second check at the printer settles it.

Our 4250dtn is shared over the network. Does that change anything?

Only the arithmetic of consumption. A queue serving a whole department works through 10,000 pages quickly, and nobody notices the level falling until the fade appears on someone else's job. Shared machines are the strongest argument for keeping a sealed spare beside the printer.

The panel says toner is low, but print still looks fine. Swap now?

Not on the message alone. The low warning arrives with a working margin left in the cartridge. Rocking the unit gently redistributes the remaining toner, and most offices run on until density actually drops before changing it.

Is the changeover different on the duplex model?

No — the cartridge bay is identical across the family. The duplex unit lives in its own assembly and never needs touching during a toner swap; the job takes a minute with the top cover open.

What backs this purchase?

Every cartridge carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, as described on our shipping & returns page. We ship from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and our support team answers Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This 42A for the Duplex, Tray and Network 4250

The 4250dtn is the fully dressed version of the machine — duplexing, extra tray, network card — and in most offices it is the printer everyone defaults to. That popularity is precisely why its toner planning matters: at $51.26 in our HP catalogue, this Q5942A is the standard-yield cartridge that keeps that default queue moving.

Because the machine is shared, the practical routine is simple: one cartridge in the printer, one sealed on the shelf, and a reorder the day the shelf one goes in. The 10,000-page rating makes that cycle predictable enough to run on habit.