I purchased 2 05A cartridges about 1 week ago. I installed 1 cartridge immediately. A cartridge normally lasts abou 6 weeks to 2 months. This one lasted less than 1 week.I printed less than 100 pages before the ink ran out, and yes I did take it out and shake it!
Printer gives a message to order a new cartridge long before it is actually needed. I ordered the new cartridge when prompted but have yet to install it, as the printer is still printing fine.
The dual packs provide a great value for high-use customers. When toners start getting low, take them out and shake side-to-side for many extra pages of use.
I've been a faithful client to HP for more years than some of you have been around, not much more I can say other than that. This toner cartridge is for the best laser printer I've ever had ! I expect the finest quality and support from HP and have alyways receieved it with their products and services.
I ordered the printer and toner cartridge together. Now that I am ready to change toner, this toner does not fit the printer. What do I do now with an opened toner cartridge which does not fit my printer?