Photos show the compatible cartridge. Images marked OEM show the genuine HP product for reference.
Compatible HP 48A Black Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages)
Replaces HP 48A (CF248A) · SKU TS-HP48A
1,000 pages, about 2.3¢ per page
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- 4 or more$20.69 eachsave 10%
- 10 or more$19.54 eachsave 15%
Applied automatically in the cart. Mix and match does not apply; the break is per cartridge.
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This compatible 48A prints about 1,000 pages at roughly 2.3¢ a page and replaces the genuine HP 48A. It fits the HP LaserJet PRO M15a, HP LaserJet PRO M15w and HP LaserJet PRO M16w and 6 other HP models.
Will this fit my printer?
Fits 9 printer models. Pick yours to see everything else it takes.
- HP LaserJet PRO M15aUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO M15wUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO M16wUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO MFP M28aUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO MFP M28wUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO MFP M29aUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO MFP M29wUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO MFP M30wUses 48A
- HP LaserJet PRO MFP M31wUses 48A
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Specifications
| Replaces OEM number | HP 48A |
|---|---|
| Also written as | CF248A |
| Color | Black |
| Rated yield | 1,000 pages (Approx. yield per ISO/IEC 19752 / 19798 at 5% coverage (letter/A4)) |
| Yield class | Standard yield |
| Cost per page | 2.3¢ at our price |
| Chip | Not published by HP |
| Build | Confirmed with the supplier before launch |
| Facts checked | 2026-09-22 by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician |
Specs from acmtech.com.
How to install it
- Open the cartridge door on the front of the printer.
- Pull the old cartridge straight out.
- Take the new cartridge out of its bag and rock it gently five or six times end to end.
- Pull the sealing tab straight out to remove the tape.
- Line the cartridge up with the guides inside the printer and push it in until it seats.
- Close the door and print a test page.
If something goes wrong
The printer does not recognize the cartridge
Power the printer down, reseat the cartridge, and make sure the contacts and chip are clean. If the message stays, check whether a firmware update changed how the printer reads third-party chips.
Full guidePages come out blank or very light
Nine times out of ten the sealing tape is still in place or the cartridge needs rocking to spread the toner. Pull the cartridge, check the tape, rock it gently, and reinstall.
Full guideStreaks or a repeating mark down the page
Streaks usually come from the drum, not the toner. Clean the corona wire if your printer has one, and check the drum count before replacing the cartridge again.
Full guideQuestions about the 48A
How many pages does a 48A print?
About 1,000 pages. The rating follows Approx. yield per ISO/IEC 19752 / 19798 at 5% coverage (letter/A4). That is a rated average, so heavy graphics use toner faster than plain text.
48A or 48X: which one fits my printer?
Both fit the same printers. The 48A is the standard-yield cartridge and the 48X is the high-yield one, so the difference is how often you swap it, not whether it works.
What if it does not work in my printer?
Send it back. Returns are open for 90 days and that includes opened cartridges that are defective. Shipping is free both ways.
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