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Black rectangular toner cartridge with matte finish and green drum shutter

Elevate Imaging

Elevate Imaging 42X Black toner cartridge

SKU CH-AJAA-GFAHJ MPN 42X

Black toner cartridge replaces HP 42X models Q1338A, Q1339A, Q5942X and Q5945A

  • Cartridge ColorBlack
  • Replacement BrandHP
  • Compatible ProductsCompatible to OEM Part Number: Q1338A Compatible to OEM Part
  • Works with HP 42X printers using part 5942
  • Replaces four OEM numbers including 1338 and 5945
  • Black toner prints crisp text for office documents
  • New aftermarket cartridge keeps printing costs low
  • Model AHW59421F0N listed in 2025 for current compatibility

Replacement toner cartridge

This Elevate Imaging 42X black toner cartridge replaces HP Q5942X, Q1338A, Q1339A and Q5945A originals. It is an aftermarket unit supplied new for compatible HP LaserJet printers. The cartridge delivers monochrome output for office and home users who need a direct substitute for the listed OEM part numbers.

Who should buy this

Buyers with HP printers that accept the 42X, Q5942X, Q1338A, Q1339A or Q5945A cartridges can use this as a drop-in replacement. It is not for colour printing, for printers that require a different cartridge series, or for users who need an original HP-branded supply.

Deciding specification

The cartridge colour is black and the compatible OEM model is 42X, covering part numbers Q5942X, Q1338A, Q1339A and Q5945A. Match this model and colour to your printer’s requirements before ordering.

Highlights

  • Works with HP 42X printers using part 5942
  • Replaces four OEM numbers including 1338 and 5945
  • Black toner prints crisp text for office documents
  • New aftermarket cartridge keeps printing costs low
  • Model AHW59421F0N listed in 2025 for current compatibility

Specifications

BrandElevate
ModelAHW59421F0N
Cartridge ColorBlack
Replacement BrandHP
Compatible ProductsCompatible to OEM Part Number: Q1338A
Compatible to OEM Part Number: Q1339A
Compatible to OEM Part Number: Q5942X
Compatible to OEM Part Number: Q5945A
Compatible to OEM Model: 42X

Questions about this item

How often will the Elevate Imaging 42X toner need to be replaced in a busy office?

The 42X cartridge is a high-yield black toner; replacement frequency depends on your monthly print volume and the printer's page-per-job average.

What print-quality limit appears first when the Elevate 42X runs continuously for large jobs?

Extended runs can deplete the toner supply before the drum or developer shows wear, so page yield is the first practical limit.

Does the Elevate 42X cartridge generate extra heat or noise during all-day printing?

The cartridge itself has no moving parts or electronics; heat and noise come from the printer engine, not from the toner cartridge.

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