Lexmark™ C540H1MG Return Program Magenta Toner Cartridge

Like SJS's review in Dec 2013, I bought this product last July 2013 and the manufacturer's box said "Standard Yield" but a "homemade" barcode paper label on the box stated that it was the "High Yield". Except that I didn't notice because I purchased the product as a spare item and it sat on a shelf for 9 months. When I took the box off the shelf to use it, is when I noticed that it was actually the standard yield toner. The pasted-on-top paper label that says "High Yield" was not convincing (I believe what is printed on the box itself by the manufacturer) so rather than open the box I called up Amazon (yep, you can actually call them on the phone) to explain the situation. The rep looked up my order and the product and he said "yes, I see that this is a known issue that some inventory was incorrectly marked with a high-yield label on a standard-yield box" and he promptly sent me a UPS return label and gave me a refund. I'm ordering this product again, wish me luck that I get the high-yield one this time! 5 stars because Amazon recognized the error and let me do a return 9 months later.

This is my second magenta toner, and I seem to go through toner at a fairly predictable rate (which is about 6 months slower than I originally anticipated). I always get a full run out of toner, but back when I used ink, I never used it up before it dried out: even black. that's not even considering the advantage of separate colors, as many ink printers have one cartridge for color. I estimate my real cost per page at less than 3 cents. At best inkjets are twice that (if you can use all the ink before it dries or one of the colors runs out). My estimates of real use was usually many times that. I also feel the consistent quality of pictures is much higher than the inkjets: no banding or striping, and no running when wet. Not to mention I can print on pretty much any paper (another cost saver and display advantage).Anyone saying their inkjet is more cost effective is not doing the math.

A little on the pricey side (as is all Lexmark Ink) but it seems to work well. No problems. Amazon has the best price!-CR

The toner is expensive, but the quality is extremely good. It does everything that I expect it to do.Very easy to install. and It is environmentally friendly with the return program shipping label that is included. Lexmark gives a discount on the next cartridge after you return 10 of these cartridges.

I purchased this item on July 10, 2015 for what I thought was a very good price. I wanted to make sure that I had the item on hand when needed. It sat on my shelf until today, January 1, 2017 when I was prompted to replace Cyan. I opened the box but was surprised that the item was not in its usual plastic. I replaced it in my printer only to get the same message, "replace cyan." After several attempts, I compared it with the item that was removed and discovered it did not contain the CE symbol as on my other three genuine Lexmark toner cartridges. So it appears that this item was packaged in a genuine Lexmark box; however, the item is not genuine and does not work in my printer at all.

I have not tried the new cartridge, the old one is still working but is almost out of toner. That's why I ordered a new one when I did, not being able to print while waiting for a new one was important to me. I am sure the new one will work fine, it's just a toner cartridge.

The printer it fits is great when it works but if you loose a single color it can't print in just the others or only black and white. also there are multiple ones you can get, the nomenclature is obscure. you may not get the large capacity. Hey lexmark. how about you only make one refill and make it the large one that lasts a long time. I don't want to be messing around every month or so for a new one.

Exactly what I needed, delivered in a timely manner and works perfectly. I like the fact that the return postage and box are included with this item. This is the best printer I've ever owned.

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L'avantage avec le toner de marque d'origine c'est qu'il n'y a pas de surprises sur la quantité de pages que l'on peut imprimer avec. Satisfait.

Wir haben dieses Produkt für unseren Lexmark X543 gekauft. Da das Gerät noch in Garantie war haben wir uns natürlich für ein Original-Lexmark-Produkt entschieden obwohl wir alle wissen dass nachbau gleich gut ist.

Da es sich um ein Originalprodukt handelt gibt es keinerlei Probleme. Die Rücksendung und Bestätigung von Lexmark für das Bonusprogramm kam diesmal leider nicht bei mir an.

Le résultat est assuré, belle qualité de noir dans ma X543 mais la durée de vie est loin d'être celle annoncée. J'en suis à ma 7e cartouche lexmark noire car j'ai essayé une générique qui n'a jamais été reconnue. Donc pour etre sur, j'achete ce modèle.Je dirai que ce produit est conforme mais sans "plus". La cartouche est fournie avec un retour gratuit pour recyclage... au moins un geste efficace pour l'environnement dans l'emballage.