SKU:

42127401-Yellow

Printer Brand:

Okidata

OEM Number:

42127401

Ink Color:

High Yield Yellow

Page Yield:

5,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this yellow cartridge cost $44.37 when its cyan and magenta partners are $41.36?

Within the 4212740x family, the yellow 42127401 is simply priced a few dollars above the 42127402 magenta and 42127403 cyan, even though all three are rated for the same 5,000 pages. We would rather show you that difference plainly than bury it: at $44.37 for 5,000 pages, the yellow still works out to roughly 0.89 cents per page, so the premium is small in per-page terms.

How many pages should I realistically expect from the 42127401?

The rating is up to 5,000 pages at standard 5% coverage. Flyers, charts and photos with heavy yellow backgrounds will use it faster than text documents with a small color logo, so treat 5,000 as the benchmark rather than a promise for every job.

How do I know it is the yellow cartridge that has run out?

When yellow fades first, prints usually lose their warm tones: greens look blue, skin tones look pale and yellow highlights wash out while text stays sharp. That pattern points to the 42127401 rather than to the printer itself, because each color in this family is a separate cartridge you replace on its own.

Which printers does this cartridge work in?

The 42127401 is made for the Oki C5100n, C5150n, C5200n, C5250, C5300n, C5400, C5400dn, C5400dtn, C5400n, C5400tn and C5450. If your model is on that list, this is the yellow cartridge for it; the same family also covers the magenta 42127402 and cyan 42127403 positions.

Do I have to replace all three colors at the same time?

No. Each color empties at its own pace depending on what you print, and the printer keeps running as long as you swap only the color that is actually out. Keeping a single spare 42127401 on the shelf is the cheapest way to avoid a stalled job.

What happens if the cartridge arrives damaged or fails early?

Every compatible cartridge we sell is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, so a defective 42127401 goes back without a restocking fight. The full terms are on our shipping and returns page, and our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, if you want to talk it through first.

About This Okidata 42127401 Yellow Toner Cartridge

This is a Clever Supplies compatible replacement for the Okidata 42127401 high yield yellow toner cartridge, rated at up to 5,000 pages and priced at $44.37. It serves the Oki C5100n through C5450 color laser family, where yellow is often the first color to fade in graphics-heavy work. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA or CA, whichever puts it on your desk fastest. You can browse the rest of the range on our Okidata toner page.