The HP 26A Black LaserJet toner cartridge, OEM part number CF226A, supplies black toner for the HP LaserJet Pro M402 printer series and the LaserJet Pro MFP M426 series, covering models such as the M402n, M402dn, M402dw, M426fdn, and M426fdw. Rated page yield lands around 3,100 pages at standard five percent page coverage, sizing the cartridge for small office and workgroup printers rather than the higher volume enterprise print engines that use larger format cartridges. HP's original toner formulation for this cartridge is tuned to produce sharp, high contrast black text, the primary workload for the single color laser printers this cartridge fits. An HP Smart security chip is built into the cartridge and communicates with the printer on installation to help confirm genuine HP toner is in use rather than a refilled or aftermarket cartridge. The cartridge follows HP's tool free drop in installation design, sliding directly into the printer's toner bay with an internal mechanism that spreads toner evenly across the drum without a manual shake step beforehand. Because the M402 and M426 series are common in small offices and home offices, this cartridge is sized and priced as a standard yield option rather than the extended yield 26X variant built for heavier print volumes. Sealed original packaging protects the cartridge from light and moisture prior to installation, and a rated shelf life of roughly twenty four months from the printed manufacture date supports keeping a spare cartridge on hand.

Key Features:

• Workgroup Printer Fit: Sized specifically for the HP LaserJet Pro M402 series and LaserJet Pro MFP M426 series small office and home office printers today.
• Standard Page Yield: Rated for approximately 3,100 pages per cartridge, matching typical replacement cycles for compact single color laser printers today.
• Sharp Black Text Output: The toner formulation is tuned to produce high contrast black text and fine detail on everyday office documents and printed forms.
• Genuine Supply Authentication: An embedded HP Smart chip confirms genuine supply status with the host printer during the cartridge installation process.
• Tool Free Cartridge Swap: The drop in design seats directly into the toner bay with no manual shaking or extra setup steps needed before its first use.