Q: Best Toner Cartridge for Laserwriter 4/600

Apple has not offered these for many years, so any Apple-brand cartridges you find are already stale.

This site hosts a cross-reference that lists all the printers they know that used the same "marking engine" and therefore use the same cartridge.

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/reference/pcr/engine/777

Many users (including me) prefer a first-generation cartridge from a major manufacturer over a remanufactured cartridge. The most readily available is probably the HP cartridge, part number 92274A.

Ian,

We still use several of those printers extensively so I can understand your willingness to stick with it. Even the recycling store in Seattle has stopped refurbishing that generation of printer because they said fuser rollers can no longer be purchased for that model and/or there is no longer a demand for them. So, buy just the supplies that you need at the time because repairs will become harder to make in the future.

Having said that, one year ago I needed a cartridge for a quick job 300 miles from home. Stopped into a recycler, they had several printers for $2.50 a piece, bought three for parts and one of the printers had a perfectly good toner cartridge in it. Either stock up on parts because you love the printer or be prepared to move on when it does finally decide to require serious repairs.

Meanwhile, a quick google for that toner gives an example of options. A local store that refills cartridges can guarantee the freshest product if they have a liberal satisfaction - return policy.

Jim