{"id":11474,"date":"2021-11-02T16:39:46","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T16:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=11474"},"modified":"2023-06-01T18:22:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T18:22:55","slug":"how-to-install-hp-134a-134x-toner-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/how-to-install-hp-134a-134x-toner-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install HP\u00ae 134A \/ 134X Toner Cartridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Learn how to install the HP 134A toner cartridge in your HP LaserJet printer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The HP 134A toner cartridge series is compatible with two home office monochrome laser printers, the\u00a0HP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0LaserJet Pro<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0M209dw\u00a0and\u00a0HP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0LaserJet Pro<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MFP M234dw.\u00a0 These compact and speedy printers are a great buy for any small home office looking to print strictly in black with low operating costs.\u00a0 Here, we will walk you through the installation process step by step and even review a few of the most important cartridge and printer specs too.<\/p>\n<p>Jump directly to our HP 134A cartridge installation video directly below.\u00a0 Or keep reading to learn more about the HP 134A cartridge series and its compatible printers!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dzBitCZUErk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>HP 134A \/ 134X Toner at a Glance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>There are two cartridge options available for your printer, the HP 134A standard yield cartridge and the HP 134X high yield cartridge.\u00a0 Both cartridges are the same size and install in your printer the exact same way, but the high yield cartridge contains more toner powder, which gives you more prints.\u00a0 We recommend going with the high yield cartridge if you print a lot because you get a better value in the long term.\u00a0 Cartridge page yield, or the approximate number of prints you get from a cartridge, is based on 5% page coverage, or pages in which 5% of the printed page is covered with toner.\u00a0 Meaning, if you were to only print on 5% of the page, you will receive the full quoted page yield. If you are printing half to full pages of text, you can expect your page count to decrease. The page yield of an original HP 134A toner is approximately 1,100 pages and the cartridge sells for $48.99*, while the 134X prints up to 2,400 pages and sells for $79.99.\u00a0 To save even more money, you can purchase an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-hp-laserjet-m209-mfp234-high-yield-black-toner?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=11474:HP134X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LD-brand compatible HP 134X cartridge<\/a> for a super low price.\u00a0 LD compatible cartridges are a great low cost alternative to the original HP brand and are backed by an industry-leading lifetime guarantee.\u00a0 Since this is a new cartridge series, the LD version is not available quite yet but in the meantime, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-hp-laserjet-m209-mfp234-high-yield-black-toner?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=11474:HP134X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up<\/a> to be notified by email when they are in stock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HP 134A Standard Yield Black Toner Cartridge (W1340A)<\/strong><br \/>\nPage yield: approx. 1,100 pages<\/p>\n<p><strong>HP 134X High Yield Black Toner\u00a0Cartridge (W1340X<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><br \/>\nPage yield: approx. 2,400 pages<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>How to Check the Cartridge Toner Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If your cartridge is running low, the first thing you\u2019ll notice is an orange flashing light on the top right corner of the printer.\u00a0 \u00a0Unfortunately, since this printer series does not have a built-in display screen, you cannot view the cartridge levels directly on this printer, but you can view them on the HP smart app.\u00a0 \u00a0This app can be download for free directly onto your PC through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/hp-smart\/9wzdncrfhwlh\">Microsoft store<\/a>.\u00a0 Alternatively, Mac users can download an Apple version from <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hp-smart\/id469284907?mt=8\">iTunes<\/a>.\u00a0 Once downloaded, select the \u201csupported cartridges\u201d tab in the app to view the estimated cartridge levels.\u00a0 If the cartridge level is low, it\u2019s time for a new cartridge!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/low-toner-light.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11466 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/low-toner-light.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hp-smart-app.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11472 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hp-smart-app.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"437\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>How to Prepare the Toner Cartridge for the Printer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We suggest opening a new HP 134A toner over a trash can.\u00a0 Sometimes toner powder can escape from the cartridge during the unboxing process and things may get messy if you\u2019re not careful.\u00a0 Remove the toner from the box and take off the cardboard and plastic wrapping that is around the cartridge.\u00a0 You should be left with a plastic clip on the end of the cartridge.\u00a0 This clip protects the cartridge during shipping and the cartridge will not fit in the printer if it is still attached. Remove the clip and discard it.\u00a0 Then gently rock the cartridge back and forth over the trash can to prime the cartridge for the printer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hp-134a-toner-box.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11465 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hp-134a-toner-box.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"351\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/remove-the-cartridge-clip.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11471 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/remove-the-cartridge-clip.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"616\" height=\"363\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rock-the-cartridge.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11470 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rock-the-cartridge.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"383\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=lowprices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ld_banr_txt_customers_2020_728x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>How to Replace the HP 134A Toner Cartridge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Installing the HP 134A toner cartridge into the HP LaserJet Pro M209dw takes just a few seconds once you have primed the cartridge for the printer.\u00a0 If you own an HP LaserJet M209dwe, MFP M234dw or MFP M234dwe, the steps are identical.<\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll want to remove the spent toner cartridge from the printer.\u00a0 To do this, pull up on the door on the top of the printer to access the cartridge.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-11467 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/open-the-front-cover.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pull on the cartridge to remove it from the printer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/remove-the-cartridge-from-the-printer.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11469 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/remove-the-cartridge-from-the-printer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Slide the new cartridge back into the same slot.\u00a0 Then close the cover and you can start printing!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-11464 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-install-Hp-134A-toner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"374\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this installation guide helpful.\u00a0 If you have any questions about the installation process or about your HP 134A toner cartridge, drop us a note in the comments, we\u2019d be happy to help!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=11474:printmore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ld_banr_txt_smallbusiness_2019_728x90_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_12760\"\n     class=\"footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"12760\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"LD Products - 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This article is written by a team of ink experts at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LD Product<\/a>s<\/span> - a Long Beach, California-based company that specializes in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatible ink and toner<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 With over 20 years of printing expertise, we\u2019re committed to helping you save money on printer ink without sacrificing quality.\u00a0 If you found this content helpful, we\u2019d be grateful if you supported us by visiting <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LDProducts.com<\/a><\/span> for all of your ink and toner needs.\u00a0 We appreciate your support!<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    <style id=\"ninja_table_custom_css_12760\" type=\"text\/css\">\n#footable_12760,\n#footable_12760 table {\n    background-color: rgba(238, 240, 241, 1) !important;\n    color: rgba(7, 7, 7, 1) !important;\n    border-color: rgba(238, 240, 241, 1) !important;\n}\n#footable_12760 thead tr.footable-filtering th {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color:  !important;\n}\n#footable_12760:not(.hide_all_borders) thead tr.footable-filtering th {\n        border : 1px solid transparent !important;\n    }\n#footable_12760 .input-group-btn:last-child > .btn:not(:last-child):not(.dropdown-toggle) {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color:  !important;\n}\n#footable_12760 tr.footable-header, #footable_12760 tr.footable-header th, .colored_table table.ninja_table_pro.inverted.table.footable-details tbody tr th {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color:  !important;\n}\n\n#footable_12760:not(.hide_all_borders) tbody tr td {\n    border-color: rgba(238, 240, 241, 1) !important;\n}\n#footable_12760 tbody tr:hover {\n    background-color: rgba(238, 240, 241, 1) !important;\n    color: rgba(7, 7, 7, 1) !important;\n}\n#footable_12760 tbody tr:hover td {\n    border-color: rgba(238, 240, 241, 1) !important;\n}\n\n#footable_12760 tfoot .footable-paging {\n    background-color:  !important;\n}\n#footable_12760 tfoot .footable-paging .footable-page.active a {\n    background-color:  !important;\n}\n#footable_12760:not(.hide_all_borders) tfoot tr.footable-paging td {\n    border-color:  !important;\n}\n\n\n#footable_12760 td.ninja_column_0 { text-align: center; }<\/style>\n\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p><sup>*Savings based on price comparison between remanufactured\/compatible cartridge prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=11474:homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.LDProducts.com<\/a><\/sup><sup> and OEM cartridge and printer prices from the listed retailers: Amazon and Staples. 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