On this page
- Why choose the genuine HP SS686A imaging drum
- Drum and toner: two consumables
- Printers compatible with the SS686A
- Lifetime
- Installation and maintenance
- Use and tips
- Specifications
- Frequently asked questions
Why choose the genuine HP SS686A imaging drum
Genuine HP SS686A imaging drum (SS686A): on this series toner and drum are separate. The drum outlasts several toner cartridges; the printer signals when it must be replaced. A genuine drum keeps sharpness and avoids repeated marks.
Drum and toner: two consumables
The toner holds the powder; the SS686A drum lays it on the sheet. Repeated marks at regular intervals or a gray background: it is the drum to change, not the toner.
Printers compatible with the SS686A
The SS686A is compatible with: Samsung MultiXpress X 4250 LX, Samsung MultiXpress X 4300 LX, Samsung MultiXpress X 4220 RX, Samsung MultiXpress X 4200 Series.
Check the exact reference of your printer (label at the back or Information menu); suffixes (dn, dw, fdw, n) are variants of the same series and use the same consumables.
Lifetime
Lifetime given by the printer's counter.
Installation and maintenance
Tool-free replacement: open the cover, remove the assembly, separate the toner from the used drum and clip it onto the new drum, put the assembly back. Do not touch the green surface and do not expose it to light for long. The used drum is returned through HP Planet Partners.
Use and tips
The SS686A drum is replaced far less often than the toner. The printer's counter tracks its wear and shows "Imaging drum very low" then "Replace".
Keep the drum in its packaging until installation; when installing, do not touch the green surface and limit exposure to light. Repeated marks at regular intervals or a gray background: replace the drum, not the toner.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | SS686A |
|---|---|
| EAN code | 191628528516 |
| Type | Imaging drum |
| Color | 4-color |
| Origin | China |
| Compatible printers | see above |
Frequently asked questions
Is the SS686A compatible with my printer?
It fits the Samsung MultiXpress X 4250 LX, Samsung MultiXpress X 4300 LX, Samsung MultiXpress X 4220 RX, Samsung MultiXpress X 4200 Series printers. If in doubt, send us the exact model and we confirm.
Genuine or compatible cartridge?
We sell genuine HP consumables only: yield guaranteed by the ISO standard, recognized by the printer, HP warranty preserved and free take-back for recycling.
Where can I find the safety data sheet and the manual?
On our HP support page: safety data sheet for the SS686A, drivers, manuals and FAQ for your printer, by country.