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- Why choose the genuine HP 305A toner cartridge
- 305A or 305X: which capacity?
- Printers compatible with the CE410A
- Page yield
- Installation and maintenance
- Use and tips
- Specifications
- Related products
- Frequently asked questions
Why choose the genuine HP 305A toner cartridge
The CE410A is the standard black cartridge of the HP 305 series. All-in-one cartridge: toner, imaging drum and developer are replaced together, so print quality is like new at every change, with no separate drum to replace. Genuine HP toner powder matched to the fuser and paper of these printers: sharp text, even solids, no "cartridge not recognized" message.
305A or 305X: which capacity?
The CE410A (2,090 pages) suits occasional or moderate use. From about a hundred pages a month, the CE410X (4,000 pages) costs less per page and is replaced less often; both fit the same printers.
Printers compatible with the CE410A
Check compatibility on your printer's page.
Check the exact reference of your printer (label at the back or Information menu); suffixes (dn, dw, fdw, n) are variants of the same series and use the same consumables.
Page yield
2,090 pages per ISO/IEC 19752 (5% coverage, letter-type documents). Graphics or photo-heavy pages reduce the actual yield. The cost per page shown next to the price is calculated from the current price and this yield.
Installation and maintenance
Tool-free replacement: open the cover, remove the used cartridge, take the new one out of its bag, rock it gently to distribute the toner, pull the protective tab if present, then insert until it clicks. The printer recognizes the cartridge and resets the counter. Used HP cartridges are returned free of charge through HP Planet Partners.
Use and tips
The CE410A suits regular office use: the cartridge (2,090 pages) lasts about 7 months at 300 pages per month and about 2 months at 1,000 pages per month. Beyond that, the CE410X (4,000 pages) costs less per page.
Store the cartridge in its packaging, flat, away from light and humidity, and unpack it only when installing. At the "Low" alert, order: the printer keeps printing until "Very low" then "Replace". The driver's EconoMode extends life for drafts. Genuine cartridges preserve the printer's HP warranty.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | CE410A |
|---|---|
| HP number | 305A |
| EAN code | 884962772348 |
| Type | Toner cartridge |
| Color | black |
| Capacity | Standard |
| Page yield | 2,090 pages (ISO/IEC 19752) |
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 385 x 109 x 125 mm |
| Origin | Japan |
| Compatible printers | see above |
Related products
Frequently asked questions
Is the CE410A compatible with my printer?
It fits the printers. If in doubt, send us the exact model and we confirm.
What is the difference between 305A and 305X?
Same cartridge, same printer: the 305X holds more toner (4,000 pages vs 2,090) and costs less per page.
Where can I find the safety data sheet and the manual?
On our HP support page: safety data sheet for the CE410A, drivers, manuals and FAQ for your printer, by country.