{"id":5436,"date":"2018-07-25T18:46:40","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T18:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=5436"},"modified":"2023-06-01T18:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T18:03:24","slug":"how-to-install-a-hp-48a-toner-cartridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/how-to-install-a-hp-48a-toner-cartridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a HP\u00ae 48A Toner Cartridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The HP 48A toner cartridge is compatible with two compact monochrome laser printers, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/hp\/hp-laserjet-pro\/laserjet-pro-m15w?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=5436:M15w\">HP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> LaserJet Pro<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> M15w<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-hp-cf248a-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=5436:HP48A\">HP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> LaserJet Pro<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> MFP M28w<\/a>.\u00a0 Among the smallest laser printers in their class, these machines are perfect for homes and offices with a limited work space.\u00a0 In this short guide, we\u2019ll review the cartridge specs, show you how to check the cartridge level and walk you through the installation process so you can keep your printer running smoothly.\u00a0 Here, we cover installation steps for the LaserJet M15w, but if you own an MFP M28w, the process will be very similar.<\/p>\n<p>Jump directly to our HP 48A cartridge installation video directly below.\u00a0 Or, continue reading to learn more about the HP 48A cartridge series and it\u2019s compatible printers!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cCR3TMCur9w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Cartridge Specs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>HP keeps it simple with this cartridge series.\u00a0 You only have to worry about replacing one cartridge, the HP 48A, which prints approximately 1,000 pages.\u00a0 Keep in mind, cartridge page yield is a ballpark estimate.\u00a0 Yield is based on 5% page coverage, or pages in which 5% of the printed page is imprinted with ink.\u00a0 When you break it down, this comes out to printing the equivalent of a small paragraph or email on a sheet of paper.\u00a0 \u00a0Given the 5% coverage rule, you should be able to print roughly 1,000 short paragraphs or emails before your cartridge is depleted.\u00a0 If you are printing a full page of text, the coverage changes and the yield will drop dramatically.\u00a0 An original HP 48A toner cartridge sells for $49.99, but you can save money without sacrificing quality when you purchase an LD brand compatible HP 48A cartridge.\u00a0 Available for just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-hp-cf248a-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=5436:HP48A\">$23.99<\/a>, you get comparable print results for a fraction of the cost!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-hp-cf248a-black-toner-cartridge?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=5436:HP48A\"><strong>HP 48A Black Toner <\/strong><strong>Cartridge (<\/strong><strong>CF248A<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPage yield: approx. 1,000 pages<br \/>\nColor: Black<br \/>\nOEM ink type: Toner powder<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>How to Check the Cartridge Toner Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you are getting poor print results, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is check the cartridge toner levels.\u00a0 Unfortunately, you cannot view the cartridge levels directly on this printer, but you can view them on the HP smart app.\u00a0 You can download the app for free directly onto your PC through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/hp-smart\/9wzdncrfhwlh\">Microsoft store<\/a>.\u00a0 Mac users can download an Apple friendly version from <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hp-smart\/id469284907?mt=8\">iTunes<\/a>.\u00a0 Once you have it downloaded, just 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 to replace!<\/p>\n<p>Watch a video on how to check the toner level here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ogRd-pHsF-M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>How to Prep the Toner Cartridge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We recommend prepping a new HP 48A toner over a trash can.\u00a0 Sometimes toner powder can escape from the cartridge during this process and things might get messy if you\u2019re not careful.\u00a0 Once it\u2019s out of the box, remove the cardboard and plastic wrapping that is surrounding the cartridge.\u00a0 You should be left with an orange clip on the end of the cartridge.\u00a0 This clip protects the cartridge while it is in transit and the cartridge will not fit in the machine if it is still attached. Remove the clip and discard it for recycling.\u00a0 The orange tab that is sticking out from the end of the cartridge and also needs to be removed.\u00a0 Pull up and out on the orange tab, a long strip of tape will pull out of the cartridge as you pull on the tab.\u00a0 After the tape is fully removed, you are ready to install the new cartridge.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>How to Replace the HP 48A Toner Cartridge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Installing the HP 48A toner cartridge into the HP LaserJet Pro M15w is easy.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Gently pull on the cartridge to remove it from the printer.\u00a0 Slide the new cartridge back into the exact same slot.\u00a0 Close up the top cover and you\u2019re ready to print.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this installation guide informative!\u00a0 If you have any questions about the installation process or about your HP 48A toner cartridge, drop us a note in the comments, we\u2019d be happy to help!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=bannerv2\"><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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=bannerv2\"><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 - support us plug - gray\"            id=\"footable_12760\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1382991953_12760\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_12760 ninja_table_unique_id_1382991953_12760 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-left hide_all_borders ninjatable_hide_header_row ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_cartridgeseries \">\ufeffCartridge Series<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1067\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1067\">\n            <td>Thank you for reading this post! 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