SKU:

106R02244-BK

Printer Brand:

Xerox

OEM Number:

106R02244

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

3,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has my body text turned grey and fuzzy while colour pages still look acceptable?

Black does the fine detail work in almost everything you print: the small print in contracts, the numbers in invoice tables and the strokes that make ordinary letters sharp. When the 106R02244 runs low, that detail is what goes first — text reads charcoal instead of black, thin lines break up and bold headings lose their weight, even though a colour chart on the same page can still look passable because it leans on the other three toners. Grey, tired-looking text with healthy colour is the textbook fingerprint of an emptying black cartridge, not a failing printer.

Does a low black cartridge matter if most of my printing is in colour?

Yes, more than most people expect. Colour documents still rely on black for their text, for shadows and shading in photographs, and for the deep, rich blacks in logos and solid panels. Run this cartridge to empty and a colour brochure can come out looking washed and muddy in exactly those areas, while the bright colours themselves stay bright. Keep the 106R02244 healthy and the whole page holds together; neglect it and even colour work starts to look unfinished.

How far does 3,000 pages stretch in an office that lives on paperwork?

Black is the high-mileage position in this machine, and this cartridge is rated accordingly: up to 3,000 pages from a single 106R02244. Turn that into office time and it covers roughly five months at 600 text pages a month, or about 150 invoices, statements and packing slips a week for close to five months. Dense pages with heavy solid areas will use toner faster than light correspondence, but for the steady stream of black-and-white paperwork most offices produce, this is a cartridge you fit and then forget about for a long stretch.

Which machines is this black cartridge made for?

It is made for the Phaser 6600, Phaser 6600dn, Phaser 6600n and Phaser 6600ydn, and for the WorkCentre 6605 and WorkCentre 6605dn. In other words, the printer-only Phaser line and the scanning, copying WorkCentre line share this same black unit, so one spare on the shelf can serve either type of machine in your office.

Why should I test a barcode or shipping label first after fitting it?

Because barcodes are the harshest test of black quality there is. A scanner needs crisp, high-contrast bars, and a tired black supply produces the grey, feathered edges that make labels fail to read at the warehouse or the courier depot. After fitting a fresh 106R02244, print one shipping label or stock label and scan it before you run a batch. If it reads first time and the small address text underneath is solid black, your letters, invoices and reports will all be in good shape too.

What delivery, warranty and returns cover comes with this cartridge?

Your order is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, with the full terms on our shipping and returns page. We hold stock in warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA and dispatch from the one nearest you, and our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if a question comes up. You can browse the rest of the range on our Xerox toner page.

About This 106R02244 Black Cartridge

Every office has a cartridge whose failure stops real work, and in a Phaser 6600 or WorkCentre 6605 shop that cartridge is black. This compatible 106R02244 costs $43.32 and is rated for up to 3,000 pages, which works out to about 1.44 cents per page — the maths behind months of invoices, contracts, statements and labels for less than a cent and a half a sheet.

Order it for the workload, not the emergency. The moment text starts greying and barcodes start hesitating, the busiest position in your printer is asking for attention. One 106R02244 on the shelf ahead of month-end billing means the run goes out sharp, scannable and on time, instead of pausing while someone waits on a delivery.