SKU:

Q5949X

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

Q5949X

Ink Color:

High Yield Black

Page Yield:

6,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know this is the cartridge my printer actually takes?

Read the code stamped on the cartridge you are pulling out. If it says Q5949X, this is the same supply: a compatible HP 49X black cartridge, a single unit at $36.37. The X marks the high-yield version, rated at 6,000 pages — matching the full code, not just the 49, guarantees the fit and the page count.

What does 6,000 pages mean in everyday office terms?

Measured on standard text pages, in a small office it usually means many months of letters, invoices and reports between changes. Dense pages and heavy graphics pull the real number down; light memo printing stretches it further.

My prints are coming out grey 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 five or six times, and print again — the powder redistributes and the dark edge normally returns. If both sides still fade after rocking, the cartridge is near the end of its 6,000-page life.

Does this printer need a separate drum unit as well?

No. On the LaserJet 1320 platform the drum is built into the cartridge itself, so every Q5949X you fit also refreshes the imaging surface. There is nothing else to order — one box, one swap, and print quality resets with it.

Can I keep printing after the low-toner warning appears?

Yes. The warning is an estimate, not a shut-off, and most offices get a useful run of pages after it first shows. Use that window to order the replacement; when output fades evenly, the estimate has caught up with reality.

What cover comes with this cartridge?

It is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, with terms on our shipping and returns page. Orders leave from warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California, and our support team is staffed Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if anything needs sorting out.

About This HP 49X Cartridge

This single compatible Q5949X is the long-life black supply for the LaserJet 1320 family, built for offices that would rather change toner a few times a year than every few weeks. It sits in the wider HP toner cartridges range at Clever Supplies, and its whole job is simple: print its rated 6,000 pages of clean black text and stay out of your way.

From the smallest to the largest of the line — LaserJet 1320t, LaserJet 1320tn, LaserJet 3390, LaserJet 1320, LaserJet 1320n and LaserJet 1320nw — the 49X (Q5949X) is the common supply. Buyers weighing capacity against price will also find the standard-yield 49A (Q5949A) single cartridge and the 49X (Q5949X) two-pack.