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

The compatible HP 106A (W1106A) toner is a monochrome cartridge designed for HP's home and small-office laser printers. In this guide we explain exactly which machines it works with, how to install it, what to do if your printer says it does not recognise the cartridge, and what savings you can expect compared with the original.

What it is and which printers it works with

This is a black toner cartridge with an approximate yield of 1,000 pages according to the ISO/IEC 19752 standard (5% coverage). It is manufactured to the ISO 9001 quality standard and is a direct replacement for the original W1106A.

It is compatible exactly with these models:

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

If your machine appears in this list, the cartridge fits with no adapters or additional parts. If you are unsure whether to choose original or compatible, this analysis comparing original and compatible side by side will help you decide with the facts.

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.

The HP Laser 107 and MFP 135/137 models use a chip to count toner and, in most cases, detect it instantly. If a cartridge not recognised, non-HP toner or similar warning appears, try the following:

• 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 the message persists, it is usually due to a firmware update. You can dismiss the warning and carry on printing, or review how HP firmware blocks cartridges to manage automatic updates.

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

With the same 1,000-page nominal yield as the original W1106A, the key difference lies in the cost per page. A compatible cartridge like this one lets you significantly reduce your printing spend without changing your habits or your machine.

The printed result is sharp black text, suitable for documents, invoices and everyday office use. If you want to calculate your real savings based on your monthly volume, we recommend reading our article on the real cost of printing.

Why buy it from Star Toner

At Star Toner we sell the compatible HP 106A W1106A toner for €10.98, manufactured to the ISO 9001 standard and with a legal guarantee against any defect. Using a compatible cartridge is entirely legal and does not void your printer's warranty; you can check the details on the legal guarantee of compatible cartridges in Spain.

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

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