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HP LaserJet Pro 4001-4004 - Replace the toner cartridge

Replace the toner cartridge if you receive a message on the printer, or if you have print quality problems.

Toner cartridge information

Review details about ordering replacement toner cartridges.

The printer indicates when the toner-cartridge level is low and very low. The actual toner cartridge life remaining can vary. Consider having a replacement cartridge available to install when print quality is no longer acceptable.

Continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. To redistribute the toner, remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge back and forth end to end. For graphical representation, see the cartridge replacement instructions. Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer, and then close the cover.

To purchase cartridges or check cartridge compatibility for the printer, go to www.hp.com/go/suresupply. Scroll to the bottom of the page and verify that the country/region is correct.

Supplies - For use with 4001 models only
Item	Description	Cartridge number	Part number
HP 148A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	Standard-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	148A	W1480A
HP 148X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	High-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	148X	W1480X

Supplies - For use with 4002 models only
Item	Description	Cartridge number	Part number
HP 149A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	Standard-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	149A	W1490A
HP 149X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	High-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	149X	W1490X

Supplies - For use with 4003 models only
Item	Description	Cartridge number	Part number
HP 151A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	Standard-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	151A	W1510A
HP 151X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	High-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	151X	W1510X

Supplies - For use with 4004 models only
Item	Description	Cartridge number	Part number
HP 152A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	Standard-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	152A	W1520A
HP 152X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge	High-capacity replacement black toner cartridge	152X	W1520X

Note:

High-yield toner cartridges contain more toner than standard cartridges for increased page yield. For more information, go to www.hp.com/go/toneryield.

Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until it is time to replace it.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover the green imaging drum if the toner cartridge must be removed from the printer for an extended period of time.

The following illustration shows the toner cartridge components.

Toner cartridge components

Number	Description
1	Imaging drum CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints can cause print-quality problems.
2	Memory chip

CAUTION:

If toner gets on clothing, wipe it off by using a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

Note:

Information about recycling used toner cartridges is in the toner cartridge box or at www.hp.com/hprecycle.

Remove and replace the cartridge

Follow these steps to replace the toner cartridge.

Continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner by shaking the cartridge no longer yields acceptable print quality.

Replace Toner Cartridge | HP LJ Pro 4001-4004, MFP 4101-4104, Enterprise M406-M407, MFP M430-M431

No audio. Learn how to replace the toner cartridge. Applies to HP LaserJet Pro 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 n/dn/dw/d printers; HP LaserJet Pro 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004 ne/dne/dwe HP+ printers; HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101, 4002, 4003, 4004 dw/fdn/fdwp printers; HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101, 4102, 4103, 4104 dwe/fdne/fdwe HP+ printers; HP LaserJet Enterprise M406 and M407 printers; and HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M430 and M431 printers.

Press the front door release button.
Open the front door.
Remove the used toner cartridge from the printer.
Remove the new toner cartridge package from the box, and then pull the release tab on the packaging.
Remove the toner cartridge from the opened packaging shell. Place the used toner cartridge in the shell for recycling.
Hold both ends of the toner cartridge and rock it end to end to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Align the toner cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and install the toner cartridge until it is firmly seated.
Close the front door.