LxTek 404S compatible toner 4-pack (CLT-P404C) for Samsung Xpress SL-C430/C480 series

Quick overview

If you’re running a Samsung Xpress colour laser (the SL-C430 or SL-C480 family), you’ll eventually need replacement toner. This LxTek 404S compatible toner cartridge set is a 4-pack designed to match Samsung CLT-P404C: one black and one each of cyan, magenta and yellow.

On paper, the appeal is pretty straightforward: it’s not an original cartridge, but it’s built around specific compatibility and a stated page yield. The real question is whether “compatible” works reliably for your use—especially if you’re printing lots of colour or you want consistent results without constantly recalibrating your expectations.

A small caveat: because it’s not branded as OEM, you’re relying on the manufacturer’s compatibility claims. Many people are fine with that, others prefer original supplies for maximum predictability.

What to know before you buy

This is a replacement toner cartridge pack for Samsung CLT-P404C. The listing states compatibility with a broad set of Samsung Xpress models including SL-C430, SL-C430W, SL-C480, SL-C480W, SL-C480FN, SL-C480FW and also several numbered variants (such as SL-C432/C433 and SL-C482/C483 variants).

It also mentions that the cartridges include an “updated chip” intended to support compatibility. That matters more than most people think, because chips are often the difference between “fits fine” and “printer complains and you’re stuck.”

The essentials that affect your day-to-day

• Package contents are 4 cartridges: Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.
• The black cartridge is stated as good for more pages than the colour cartridges.
• The stated yields appear to be based on a 5% coverage assumption.

The numbers that matter (page yield & coverage)

The black toner is listed as K404S with a yield of 1500 pages. Cyan, magenta and yellow are listed at 1000 pages each, with the assumption of 5% page coverage.

This is useful because it helps you estimate running costs—just don’t treat it like a promise. In real offices, coverage varies a lot: a set of mostly text-heavy documents will often stretch toner further than colourful marketing pages, charts or presentations.

Key features for print quality expectations

The listing describes the toner as “high quality” and positions it as filled with compatible toner for c480w. While the wording is not a lab test, it does suggest the aim is to keep output looking consistent with typical business colour printing rather than producing something noticeably washed out.

What you should realistically expect: decent colour for everyday documents, reports, and common office graphics, with the usual caveat that compatible toners can feel more variable than OEM supplies depending on your exact printer settings and how often you print.

Pros and potential downsides

Why it makes sense for many people If you just want a reliable way to keep a Samsung Xpress colour laser running, a multi-pack like this is often the most practical route. You’re replacing all four colours in one go, which can reduce downtime and make it easier to keep your colours aligned across the same replacement cycle.

Where it may fall short It’s not the best choice if you’re very sensitive to colour matching (for example, if you rely on highly consistent brand shades for frequent print runs) or if you’ve had issues with compatible toners before. Also, if your print output is heavily skewed towards black-only documents, you might wonder whether buying separate cartridges would be a better match—though this listing is clearly aimed at full-colour setups.

And do bear in mind it’s “compatible” by design, so you’re depending on that updated chip and the printer model list being spot on for your specific unit.

Where it shines: typical use cases

This 4-pack suits small offices and home-office setups using the Samsung Xpress colour laser range that regularly prints in colour: things like invoices with logos, slides, training materials, simple brochures, and day-to-day admin documents.

For example, if you notice your cyan or yellow starts getting patchy and you’re about to do a batch of colour printing for the week, replacing all four cartridges together can be a sensible move. It’s less fiddly than only swapping one colour and hoping the rest will last.

Final verdict

When it makes sense

Buying this LxTek 404S compatible toner 4-pack is a good idea if your Samsung Xpress printer model is listed as compatible (especially within the SL-C430 / SL-C480 family), you want to keep ongoing costs down versus original supplies, and you can work with the idea of a compatible toner cartridge set rather than an OEM product.

It’s not for you if

You may want to skip it if you need near-OEM-level colour consistency for critical branding outputs, or if you’ve had compatibility/chip issues with non-OEM cartridges in the past. It may also be a poor fit if you mainly print black-and-white and don’t want to carry the cost of cartridges you may not use quickly.

Quick buying checklist

Before you commit, double-check your exact printer model sits within the list, and bear in mind the yield is based on 5% coverage—so it’s best viewed as a planning estimate, not a guaranteed figure.

FAQ

What printer models is this toner compatible with?

The listing states compatibility with multiple Samsung Xpress SL-C430 and SL-C480 series models, including SL-C430/SL-C430W, SL-C480/SL-C480W/SL-C480FN/SL-C480FW, plus several numbered variants in the SL-C432/SL-C433 and SL-C482/SL-C483 ranges.

Is this an original Samsung toner cartridge?

No. It’s described as compatible and non-original, supplied as a 4-pack replacement for Samsung CLT-P404C cartridges.

How many pages do the cartridges print?

Black is listed as 1500 pages and cyan/magenta/yellow as 1000 pages each, based on 5% coverage.

Does it include a chip for compatibility?

The description says the cartridges are equipped with the latest chip to help ensure compatibility.

What’s in the box?

You get four cartridges: 1 Black, 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta and 1 Yellow.