38A
Compatible HP 38A Black Toner Cartridge (Q1338A, Q5942A)
12,000 pages
$49.99
Save 64% vs genuine
HP LaserJet 4200n toner
Your LaserJet 4200n takes the 38A (standard yield) and 42X (high yield). At our price that is about 0.3¢ a page.
The HP LaserJet 4200n is a mono laser printer in the LaserJet 4200 series, which shares cartridges across 3 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the 38A at about 12,000 pages and the 42X at about 20,000. At our prices that is 0.4¢ a page against 0.3¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
On this printer the drum is built into the cartridge, so there is no separate drum to buy or reset. Every new cartridge brings a fresh drum with it.
When you compare prices, compare cost per page rather than the sticker price: a cheaper cartridge with half the rated yield costs more to run. Every cartridge here ships free, is covered by our printer damage protection and can be returned within 90 days, opened or not.
Cartridges that fit
Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38A | 12,000 pages | $49.99 | 0.4¢ |
| 42X High yield | 20,000 pages | $59.99 | 0.3¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one 42X every 3 months.
Questions about the LaserJet 4200n
What toner does the HP LaserJet 4200n use?
The 38A and 42X. HP lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are HP's published figures.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the LaserJet 4200n warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because you used a third-party cartridge. If one of ours damages the printer, our printer damage protection covers the repair.
Other HP LaserJet 4200 models
Most of these share the same cartridges. Check the model page to be sure.
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Page updated Sep 22, 2026. Compatibility checked by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician. Brand names and part numbers are used only to identify compatibility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturer.