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HP 125A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CB542A

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Product # CB542A
  • Original HP cartridge, designed for reliability and consistency
  • Standard size, when you need just one
  • ~1,400 pagesSee all Specs

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HP 125A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CB542A

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Technical details

Color(s) of print cartridges

Yellow

Print technology

Laser

Page yield (colour)

~1,400 pages

Page yield footnote

Approximate average composite cyan, yellow, magenta yield based on ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.

Operating temperature range

50 to 86°F

Storage temperature range

-4 to 104°F

Operating humidity range

20 to 80% RH

Storage humidity

10 to 90% RH

Recycled content in cartridge

17%

Package dimensions (W x D x H)

14.37 x 3.94 x 4.33 in

Package weight

1.76 lb

Warranty

This HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

What's in the box

Toner cartridge; Recycling guide
HP 125A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CB542A is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 191.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Laserprinteruser from Good product with premium price OEM HP product. Works as advertised at a premium price
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by SLuser from Great cartridge Have used this for my HP printer for many years. Really like the consistent performance in printing quality and number of pages printed from using this cartridge.
Date published: 2024-08-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by michele61 from HP COLOR LASERJET BLACK PRINT CARTRIDGE REPEAT CUSTOMERS GETS DISCOUNT AND FREE SHIPPING.
Date published: 2024-08-19
Rated 3 out of 5 by Anonymous from From an unhappy HP user I only use my HP ColorLaserJet CM1312nfi printer for black-and-white printing. After months of being nagged to replace my CYAN cartridge, I gave in and spent the $100 you demanded. Now I am being nagged to get a different cartridge that plays no role in black-and-white printing. Are you surprised that I don't have very good feelings about your HP marketing policies?
Date published: 2024-08-04
Rated 1 out of 5 by Scannermisinformation from New black toner cartridge took away color printing I installed this Black Cartridge and now my HP Color LaserJet Printer no longer prints in color
Date published: 2024-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dr. Stephen from Holistic Healing Therapies, LLC Katie Beach is the BEST!
Date published: 2024-06-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by C.P.A.C. Reynolds from Repeat Customer Printer Cartridges are for my HP Printer
Date published: 2024-05-05
Rated 3 out of 5 by CE NJ from Not the best Tones was expensive, no installation directions were in the box, and shipping took longer than other vendors
Date published: 2023-11-25
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Can I have the list of what is in the black toner?

Asked by: Anonymous
Thank you for your question! For HP MSDS product sheets, please visit this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bpr01299
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-09-26

is this a refill or a new toner

Asked by: Judico
Thanks for your question! The HP 125A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is a new toner cartridge, not a refill.
Answered by: HP Team Rahmique
Date published: 2023-05-27

I ordered a three-pack of HP color cartridges 125A for my CP1518ni printer. What has arrived are cyan CB541A, yellow CB542A, and magenta CNB 543A. Are these the appropriate cartridges with a new number, or do I need to send them back?

Asked by: JMG02
Thank you for your question! No, these are the correct cartridges for your printer. Go to this link for more information about your cartridges: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/sitesearch?keyword=hp%20125a
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-30

I have a CP1215 and I am wanting to make sure that the black ink cartridge 125A that is compatible has iron oxide in it as this is needed for my printable decal to be able to be fired on to glass in my kiln project. Thanks for your help.

Asked by: Anonymous
Thank you for your interest in the 125A toner cartridge. That toner does not contain high amounts of iron-oxide like the toners MICR toners do. The exact compound that makes the styrene acrylate copolymer is not available which makes up the majority of the 125A toner. HP at this time does not make LaserJet printers or toners that have a higher concentration of iron-oxide. Troy Group is a partner of HP's that does make those specific HP units and MICR toner cartridges.
Answered by: HP Team James
Date published: 2024-09-25
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Return and exchange information
Eligible purchases from Nov 1 - Dec 25, 2025, can be returned or exchanged until Jan 15, 2026, or 30 days after delivery, whichever is later. A 15% restocking fee may apply. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges
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