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04-17-2025 01:18 PM
Hi,
An HP CF256A (56A) cartridge is intended for an HP Laserjet M436 printer series only:
https://www.hp.com/emea_africa-en/products/ink-toner/product-details/12460334
An HP LaserJet MFP M42625 printer uses HP 336 or 337 toner cartridges only, it is not compatible with a 56A toner cartridge:
https://www.hp.com/in-en/shop/hp-laserjet-mfp-m42625dn-8af52a.html
Shlomi
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