{"id":14135,"date":"2024-10-09T19:08:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=14135"},"modified":"2024-10-09T19:08:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:08:15","slug":"hp-138a-and-138x-toner-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/hp-138a-and-138x-toner-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to HP 138A and 138X Toner Cartridges: Features, Pricing, and Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X <\/a><\/strong>toner cartridges, released in 2022, are designed for optimal performance with a range of HP LaserJet printers, offering superior print quality and reliability. In this article, we will provide an overview of these toner cartridges, including product details, compatible printers, installation instructions, and frequently asked questions. Whether you&#8217;re in need of a standard or high-yield option, the HP 138A and HP 138X cartridges are excellent choices for both personal and professional printing needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Overview of HP 138A \/ HP 138X Toner Cartridges<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> are black toner cartridges, designed to meet different printing volume requirements. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0(W1380A)<\/strong> is a standard-yield option, while the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0(W1380X)<\/strong> offers a higher page yield, making it ideal for high-volume printing environments. Both cartridges are built for efficient operation and are compatible with multiple HP LaserJet printers.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 1045px; height: 127px;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">SKU<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">Price<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">Page Yield<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">Cost Per Page<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">Compatible HP 138A (W1348A) Black Toner<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$39.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">~1,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$0.0266<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">Standard Yield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">Compatible HP 138X (W1380X) Black Toner<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$56.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">~4,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$0.0142<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">High Yield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-5-pack?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">Set of 5: HP 138X (W1380X) Black Toners<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$269.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">~4,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$0.0134<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">High Yield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">Original HP 138A (W1380A) Black Toner<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$74.52<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">~1,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$0.0496<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">Standard Yield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/oem-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">Original HP 138X (W1380X) Black Toner<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$135.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">~4,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">$0.0339<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\">High Yield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Note: Prices mentioned in this article are subject to change without notice. For the most current pricing and availability, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">LD Products<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Compatible Printers for HP 138A \/ HP 138X<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> toner cartridges are compatible with the following HP LaserJet printers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-3001dw?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro 3001dw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-3001dwe?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/pro-mfp-3101fdw?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-mfp-3101fdwe?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdwe<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/pro-mfp-3101sdw?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LaserJet_Pro_MFP_3101fdw_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LaserJet_Pro_MFP_3101fdw_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: *Compatible HP 138A\/138X toner cartridges may not work with HP+ printers ending in \u201ce.\u201d Please refer to your manual or contact us to confirm compatibility.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Install HP 138A \/ HP 138X Toner<\/h2>\n<p>Follow these steps to easily install your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> toner cartridge:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the top cover\u00a0 door<\/li>\n<li>Grab the toner handle and remove the toner cartridge<\/li>\n<li>Unpack the replacement toner cartridge, shake it side to side to redistribute the toner<\/li>\n<li>Insert the replacement toner cartridge<\/li>\n<li>Close the top cover door<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/275103001.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/275103001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please refer to this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-hp-toner-cartridges\/\">Ultimate Guide to HP toners.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>FAQ for HP 138A \/ HP 138X<\/h2>\n<h4>Q1: What is the difference between the HP 138A and HP 138X?<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> is a standard-yield toner cartridge with a page yield of approximately 1,300 pages, while the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> is a high-yield cartridge capable of printing up to 3,000 pages.<\/p>\n<h4>Q2: What printers are compatible with the HP 138A and HP 138X?<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> toner cartridges are compatible with the following HP LaserJet printers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-3001dw?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro 3001dw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-3001dwe?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/pro-mfp-3101fdw?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-mfp-3101fdwe?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdwe<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/pro-mfp-3101sdw?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Q3: Do the HP 138A and HP 138X cartridges come with a chip?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, our compatible <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> toner cartridges come equipped with a chip that allows communication with your printer, ensuring accurate toner level tracking and optimal performance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138a-black-toner-cartridge-w1380a?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138A<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/comp-hp-138x-hy-black-toner-cartridge-w1380x?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">HP 138X<\/a><\/strong> toner cartridges offer reliable, high-quality printing solutions. Whether you&#8217;re printing for personal or business purposes, these cartridges are excellent choices with options for both standard and high-yield capacities. For the most current pricing and availability, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=14135_product_series\">LD Products<\/a> now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HP 138A \/ HP 138X toner cartridges, released in 2022, are designed for optimal performance with a range of HP LaserJet printers, offering superior print quality and reliability. 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