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HP 149A Compatible Toner with Chip (third-party, 2,900 pages)
By Seb Clark, Editor, UniDoc Solutions·Updated
A fifth of the genuine price, but HP firmware updates can and do lock these out.
Under 1p per page — but read the caveat before buying.
Fits these models
Compatibility checked against the manufacturer's own listing: source . Always double-check your exact model number before ordering.
Our take
We list this because it's the highest-rated compatible for the 4002 series and some buyers will want the saving. Be clear-eyed: HP's "Dynamic Security" has a track record of rejecting third-party chips after a firmware update, and when that happens you have a paperweight until the seller ships a new chip. If you go this route, turn off automatic firmware updates in the printer's web interface first.
For a printer that has to work every morning in an office, we'd pay for the genuine 149A.
Manufacturer highlights
- HenceBuy With Chip Compatible for HP 149A W1490A W1490X 149X Black Laserjet Toner Cartridge (nicht Original)
- Compatible Printer: Compatible for HP LaserJet Pro 4002d 4002dw 4002dn Series Printer; HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4102dw 4102fdw 4102fdn 4102 Series Printers.
- Package Contents: 1x 149A W1490A Black Toner Cartridge compatible for HP Laserjet Pro Mfp 4102dw Laser Printer.
- High Print Yield: 2900 Pages per 149A W1490A Black Toner (Letter/A4, at 5% coverage).
- Get a better outcome at a lower cost: HenceBuy is dedicated to providing a lower printing cost & helps reduce carbon footprint without compromising on print quality. Available 24/7 customer service and tech support, any questions can be contacted by the "Contact Seller" option on your order information page.
Genuine vs compatible — which should you buy?
Genuine cartridges cost more per page but carry the maker's warranty, hit the quoted page yield reliably, and never trip firmware "unrecognised cartridge" blocks.
Compatible (third-party) cartridges are typically 40–70% cheaper. Quality is fine from reputable sellers, but yields are optimistic, colour accuracy varies, and some brands (HP with HP+ in particular) actively block them. For a mono laser printing text, compatibles are usually the sensible buy; for colour or warranty-critical kit, stay genuine.