CF400A black · standard
CF400A is a HP black standard cartridge rated at ~1500 pages (5.0¢/page at $75.00).
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The HP CF400A is a standard black toner cartridge designed for use with certain printers. It is compatible with two models of printer: the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw. When choosing a toner, consider that this particular type has a standard yield, which may be suitable for average printing needs but could require more frequent replacement than high-yield alternatives.
Printers that use CF400A
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the CF400A?
2 printers in our database use the CF400A, including the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw and HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw.
Is the CF400A a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The CF400A is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the CF400A print?
The CF400A is rated at about 1500 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the CF400A cost per page?
At a list price of $75.00 and about 1500 pages, the CF400A works out to roughly 5.0 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the CF400A safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the CF400A that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
- CF400X black · XL
- CF401A cyan · standard
- CF401X cyan · XL
- CF402A yellow · standard
- CF402X yellow · XL
- CF403A magenta · standard
- CF403X magenta · XL
Guides worth reading before you buy
- HP LaserJet toner compatibility chart: which printer takes which CE, CF or W number
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does HP block third-party ink? Yes, and here is how Dynamic Security works
- HP cartridge not recognized: how to fix it, and how to tell it apart from a firmware block
- HP Instant Ink: how it works, is it worth it, and what happens when you cancel
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