Which printers take the HP 950 black cartridge (CN049AE)?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8100, 8600 and 8600 Plus, 8610, 8615, 8616, 8620, 8640, as well as the 251dw and 276dw. The black cartridge currently installed should carry the reference CN049AE or 950.
How many pages does the HP 950 black cartridge print?
Approximately 1,000 pages, from an ink volume of 24 ml. For an office that turns out around a hundred pages a month, that covers the year; at five hundred pages, count on a quarter.
How is the yield of an ink cartridge measured?
According to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, the one for inkjet cartridges — not to be confused with the laser standards. The test is carried out in continuous printing on a reference machine: your real documents make the result vary.
Is the HP 950 ink water-resistant?
Yes. It is a pigment ink, formulated to resist water and fading: an archived contract or invoice remains legible after accidental contact with a liquid.
What is the difference between pigment ink and dye-based ink?
Pigment ink deposits solid particles on the surface of the paper: the text stays sharp and holds up over time without breaking down in humidity. A dye-based ink, on the other hand, penetrates the fibre and is aimed above all at vivid photos.
Do all the cartridges have to be changed at the same time?
No. In this range, the cartridges are individually replaceable: you only change the colour that has run out, which avoids throwing away ink still available in the others.
Can brochures and flyers be printed in the office with this range?
Yes, that is the intended profile: the inks in this range are designed to create professional-quality brochures and flyers printed in the office, with sharp black text on business documents.
What type of business is this range aimed at?
At small businesses that want to print professional-quality colour documents and sharp, fade-resistant black text at low cost.
Does the HP 950 cartridge include recycled materials?
Yes. HP states that it has used more than 5.8 billion recycled plastic bottles to manufacture its genuine ink cartridges. A useful figure for companies required to document their purchasing.
Does the CN049AE print in colour?
No, only in black. On an OfficeJet Pro 8600 or 8620, cyan, magenta and yellow each have their own cartridge: check all four levels at the same time to avoid two stoppages in quick succession.
Is this HP 950 cartridge new and under warranty?
Yes, it is a new, genuine HP cartridge, barcode 886111748907. The invoice serves as the warranty document, for 3 months on this reference. Keep it in case a defect is found.