Product Highlights
- Brand:
- HP
- SKU:
- CF226A
- UPC:
- 889296154761
- Color :
- Product Type:
- Toner Cartridge
- Page Yield:
- 3,100 pages
- Pack Type:
- Single Pack
- Prefix SKU:
- HEWCF226A
- Page Yield Type:
- Standard Yield
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See how the CF226A single cartridge compares with the HP 26A dual pack and HP 26X high yield for compatible printers. Compare upfront cost, rated pages and estimated toner cost per page. Read our HP 26A vs 26X Comparison Guide.
This Original HP 26A CF226A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge is the backbone of many HP laser printers. The 26A CF226A LaserJet Toner Cartridge always delivers clear, sharp text and graphics.
HP 26A Toner Yield
This HP26A toner cartridge yields up to 3,100 Pages. Actual yield varies with page content and other factors. You know your HP m402n craves genuine 26A toner! Give that bad boy what it needs!
Genuine Ink HP toner guide
The right capacity for the way you print.
Two original HP black toner options. Compare standard and high yield to find the right capacity for your printer and printing volume.
Compare page yields3,100approx. black pages per cartridge
CF226A · Original HP black toner
HP 26X offers approximately 9,000 pages for heavier printing.
Check your exact printer model before ordering.
01 / Find your fit
Start with your printer and printing volume.
For lighter printing
Choose standard capacity for everyday documents and lower printing volumes. A practical option when you print less often.
3,100approx. black pages per cartridge*
For frequent printing
Print more reports, invoices, and office documents between cartridge changes. Choose high yield for frequent printing.
9,000approx. black pages per cartridge*
*Approximate yield per individual cartridge. HP 26A and HP 26X are both black toner cartridges.
02 / Side by side
HP 26X offers approximately 2.90 times the rated page yield of HP 26A, with 5,900 more rated pages per cartridge.
| Compare | HP 26AStandard yield | HP 26XHigh yield |
|---|---|---|
| Black page yield | 3,100approx. pages ↗ | 9,000approx. pages ↗ |
| Cartridge number | CF226A | CF226X |
| Capacity vs. 26A | 1× rated yield | Approx. 2.90× rated yield |
| Best suited to | lighter printing | frequent printing |
| Dual-pack option | CF226AD · 2-pack ↗3,100 pages each · 6,200 combined | CF226XD · 2-pack ↗9,000 pages each · 18,000 combined |
A note on page yields: Approximate average yields based on ISO/IEC 19752 and continuous printing. Actual yield varies with page content and other factors. Capacity ratios compare rated page yields, not price or guaranteed savings.
Plan your printing budget
HP 26A has a lower initial purchase price, making it a better fit for light or occasional home-office printing.
HP 26X costs more upfront, but delivers a significantly lower cost per page and requires less frequent cartridge changes, making it ideal for busy offices.
03 / Choose your cartridge
Choose the black toner capacity that fits.
Check each product listing for current price, box condition, availability, and your exact printer model.
Stock up / Original HP dual packs
Choose one cartridge for your next replacement, or a dual pack to keep a second cartridge ready. Compare the pack options below.
CF226AD

6,200 pagesapproximate combined yield across both cartridges
2 cartridges × approximately 3,100 pages each.
Shop HP 26A dual packCF226XD

18,000 pagesapproximate combined yield across both cartridges
2 cartridges × approximately 9,000 pages each.
Shop HP 26X dual packDual-pack totals are the sum of two separate cartridges used one after the other. Actual yield varies with page content and use. The same printer compatibility restrictions apply to each cartridge. Check the linked listing for current availability and box condition.
04 / Check your printer
HP LaserJet Pro M402 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426 families: both HP 26A and HP 26X support compatible models in these printer families. Check your exact model on the cartridge product page.
Choose CF226A for standard capacity or CF226X for high capacity. Confirm your printer model and cartridge number before ordering.
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