HP Color Laserjet 3000 Toner Cartridges
Your HP Color Laserjet 3000 printer uses the HP 314A toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Sep 2026. A dependable workhorse for busy offices, this colour laser printer relies on separate toners, where 314A Black (Q7560A) cartridges generally see faster depletion during daily administrative tasks than 314A Cyan (Q7561A) units. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for HP 314A toner cartridges are calculated under the ISO/IEC 19798 standard based on 5% page coverage. High-capacity 314A Black (Q7560A) cartridges yield up to 7,100 prints, while 314A colour units provide between 3,500 and 4,000 pages for balanced office output.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314A | Standard | Black | 7,100 | $0.014 |
| 314A | Standard | Cyan | 3,500 | $0.029 |
| 314A | Standard | Magenta | 4,000 | $0.025 |
| 314A | Standard | Yellow | 4,000 | $0.025 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Compatible toners offer substantial cost savings for workgroup document printing while maintaining strict output standards. To understand the detailed technical differences, read our guide on genuine and compatible cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If you print mainly text, keeping an extra 314A Black (Q7560A) cartridge on hand ensures uninterrupted document printing. If you print colour graphics or presentations, replacing 314A Cyan (Q7561A), Yellow (Q7562A), and Magenta (Q7563A) toners as a set helps maintain balanced colour density. Our compatible range comes backed by a 100% money back guarantee as detailed in our returns policy. Browse our full range of HP toner cartridges with fast dispatch from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99.
Pro Tip
When replacing colour toners in the HP Color Laserjet 3000, swap all depleted colour cartridges simultaneously to maintain consistent calibration across Cyan (Q7561A), Yellow (Q7562A), and Magenta (Q7563A) toner levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix compatible 314A toner cartridges with genuine HP cartridges in the Color Laserjet 3000?
Yes, compatible 314A toners are manufactured to match the electronic and physical specifications of the printer, allowing you to replace individual colours with compatibles as genuine units empty without workflow disruptions.
Why does the 314A Black (Q7560A) cartridge yield significantly more pages than the colour toners?
Business printing heavily favours text-based documents, resulting in faster black toner consumption. HP engineered the 314A Black (Q7560A) with a 7,100-page capacity to align its replacement cycle more closely with the 3,500 to 4,000-page yield of the 314A colour cartridges.
Do 314A toner cartridges include the drum unit?
Yes, each HP 314A toner cartridge integrates its own print drum and developer assembly into a single consumable unit, ensuring fresh imaging performance with every cartridge change.
