HP Color Laserjet 3800 Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for your HP Color Laserjet 3800, which uses the HP 501A, 502A and 503A toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this workgroup printer since Aug 2026. In high-volume office settings, black 502A (Q6470A) cartridges run down faster than cyan 503A (Q7581A), yellow 503A (Q7582A), and magenta 503A (Q7583A) toners during daily document printing. 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 laser toners are calculated using ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards for continuous colour printing. Actual toner coverage varies based on text density, graphic elements, and batch print jobs in busy office environments.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502A | Standard | Black | 6,000 | $0.007 |
| 503A | Standard | Cyan | 7,700 | $0.004 |
| 503A | Standard | Magenta | 7,700 | $0.004 |
| 503A | Standard | Yellow | 7,700 | $0.004 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Choosing Compatible Cartridge Options
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Choosing premium compatible toners provides cost-effective page output for daily office printing without compromising print clarity or consistency. Learn more about performance standards in our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide.
Best Way to Stock These Cartridges
If you print high volumes of monochrome text documents, stock up on black 502A (Q6470A) toners to keep your office running smoothly, while cyan, yellow, and magenta 503A (Q7581A, Q7582A, Q7583A) cartridges handle general colour graphics. Compatible toners come backed by a money-back guarantee if they do not perform as expected. For full peace of mind, review our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our full range of HP toner cartridges today.
Pro Tip for HP Color Laserjet 3800 Cartridges
When replacing colour toners on the Color Laserjet 3800, install cartridges as individual colours exhaust rather than replacing all four at once, as cyan, magenta, and yellow toners wear down unevenly depending on your document mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do page yield calculations for 502A and 503A toner cartridges apply to real office printing?
ISO/IEC 19798 yield testing is based on standard 5% page coverage across standard A4 pages. High-density coverage, such as full-page colour graphics or heavy bold text, increases toner consumption and reduces overall page yield proportionally.
Can I replace individual 503A colour toner cartridges separately?
Yes, each colour operates independently within the HP Color Laserjet 3800. You can replace the black 502A (Q6470A) or individual cyan 503A (Q7581A), yellow 503A (Q7582A), and magenta 503A (Q7583A) toners only when their specific toner level runs low.
What is the difference between the 502A black toner and 503A colour toners?
The 502A code designates the black toner cartridge (Q6470A) rated for 6,000 pages, whereas the 503A code applies to the cyan (Q7581A), yellow (Q7582A), and magenta (Q7583A) toners, each rated for 7,700 pages.
