Compatible HP 106A W1106A Toner: Installation, Chip Reset and Savings | Startoner

The HP 106A, reference W1106A, is a black toner for specific HP Laser models. Identify the complete model and the previous cartridge code before choosing it. If an error appears when installing it, note down the message and check the seating and seals before attributing it to firmware.

What it is and which printers it works with

HP states approximately 1,000 pages for its original 106A W1106A toner. Check the declared yield of the compatible separately. ISO/IEC 19752 uses defined test pages to estimate monochrome toner yield, and actual pages vary depending on printed content.

HP lists this part number for specific Laser 100 and MFP 130 devices. Check your full model name and supplies datasheet before choosing a compatible version.

• HP Laser 107a, 107r, 107w
• HP Laser MFP 135a, 135ag, 135r, 135w, 135wg
• HP Laser MFP 137fnw, 137fwg

Finding your model on the list is a starting point. Confirm the part number and the declared models for the specific cartridge. Acceptance of a third-party chip is not guaranteed by cartridge shape alone.

How to install it and what to do if it "does not recognise the cartridge"

Installation is straightforward: switch off the printer, open the front cover, remove the used cartridge and take the new one out of its packaging. Distribute the toner by gently rocking it from side to side several times, remove the protective seal and fit it until you hear the click that locks it in place. Close the cover and switch the machine on.

If a non-recognized cartridge warning appears, check the part number, seals, and installation. Note the exact message before looking for the cause. Some printers with dynamic security may reject non-HP chips after updates, but an isolated warning does not prove that has happened.

• Switch off the printer, wait around 30 seconds and switch it on again to force a fresh reading of the chip.
• Remove the cartridge, check that you have completely removed the seal and that the chip contacts are clean, then reinsert it firmly.
• If a non-recognized cartridge warning appears, check the part number, seals, and installation. Note the exact message before looking for the cause. Some printers with dynamic security may reject non-HP chips after updates, but an isolated warning does not prove that has happened.

To verify that print quality is correct after the change, print this print test page and check sharpness and uniformity.

Yield and savings compared with the original

To estimate the cost per page, compare the current price and the declared yield of this compatible with those of the original. Savings depend on the figures for both products and your usage, so there is no single amount applicable to all buyers.

Check the printout after installing the cartridge and consult the product datasheet for its declared yield. Quality may vary between part numbers. Avoid assuming it will be identical to the original. To compare costs, use the current price and your projected pages.

Why buy it from Startoner

In Spain, consumer conformity rights against the seller apply to eligible purchases, while the commercial coverage of the printer is governed by its terms. HP indicates that using a non-HP toner does not on its own void its limited warranty, although damage attributable to the consumable may be excluded. Keep the diagnostic.

And if you also have an HP colour laser printer, our catalogue offers high-yield compatible alternatives for other models.

Frequently asked questions

Does using compatible toner void my printer warranty?
Using a compatible toner does not automatically void the warranty of an HP printer. HP distinguishes the use of a non-original consumable from any damage that the consumable might actually cause, and the exact conditions depend on the specific equipment and the claim. Keep the cartridge reference and fault diagnosis, and consult your applicable legal rights against the seller.