HP 659A & 659X Toner Cartridges
HP 659A and 659X toner cartridges (W2010A through W2013X) are designed for demanding enterprise environments, available in both standard and high-yield options. Selecting 659X high-yield cartridges significantly increases page output for long print runs without interruption. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance. Order genuine HP toners today for fast dispatch nationwide.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
HP rates 659A standard yield cartridges at 16,000 pages for black and 13,000 pages per colour, while 659X high-yield cartridges produce up to 34,000 black pages and 29,000 colour pages based on ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 659A | Standard | Black | 16,000 | $0.022 |
| 659A | Standard | Cyan | 13,000 | $0.060 |
| 659A | Standard | Magenta | 13,000 | $0.060 |
| 659A | Standard | Yellow | 13,000 | $0.060 |
| 659X | High Yield | Black | 34,000 | $0.016 |
| 659X | High Yield | Cyan | 29,000 | $0.041 |
| 659X | High Yield | Magenta | 29,000 | $0.041 |
| 659X | High Yield | Yellow | 29,000 | $0.041 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
How high-volume offices manage replacements
For heavy office duty, switching from standard 659A to high-yield 659X reduces black cost per page from 2.2 cents down to 1.6 cents, while colour cost drops from 6.0 cents to 4.1 cents per page. Because colour toner cartridges deplete at uneven rates depending on logo placement and chart graphics, replacing individual CMYK units in high-yield format minimises maintenance downtime. All orders ship directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. For details on returns, view our Returns policy. Browse our full range of HP toner cartridges to maintain your enterprise output.
Pro Tip
High-yield HP 659X cartridges contain over double the toner capacity of standard 659A units in the exact same physical size, so you can drop them into the Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M776 series without changing default tray settings or printer configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix HP 659A standard and 659X high-yield cartridges in the same printer?
Yes. Each of the four cartridge slots operates independently, allowing you to run a 659X high-yield black toner alongside 659A standard-yield cyan, magenta, and yellow toners without compatibility issues.
Why does high-yield 659X lower ongoing operating expenses compared to 659A?
The 659X black cartridge yields 34,000 pages compared to 16,000 pages for the 659A, reducing per-page print costs by nearly 27% and halving physical cartridge swaps across high-volume print runs.
How does ISO/IEC 19798 yield testing apply to real-world office printing?
ISO/IEC 19798 measures standard 5% coverage per colour across five sample pages; if your office prints dense graphics or full-page PDFs with higher coverage, your actual page count per cartridge will decrease proportionally.
