Which ink/toner does the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw (laser, 2015) uses CF400X, CF401X, CF403X, CF402X, CF400A, CF401A, CF403A, CF402A.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP uses toners such as CF400X for black and CF401X, CF403X, and CF402X for cyan, magenta, and yellow respectively all with XL high yield options available. When choosing between standard and high yield toners consider that the standard versions of these cartridges have a lower page yield compared to their XL counterparts. The printer's firmware does not appear to have any DRM restrictions so third-party compatible cartridges should work.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF400X | black | XL | 2800 | $110.00 | 3.9¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF401X | cyan | XL | 2300 | $120.00 | 5.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF403X | magenta | XL | 2300 | $120.00 | 5.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF402X | yellow | XL | 2300 | $120.00 | 5.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF400A | black | standard | 1500 | $75.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF401A | cyan | standard | 1400 | $80.00 | 5.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF403A | magenta | standard | 1400 | $80.00 | 5.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF402A | yellow | standard | 1400 | $80.00 | 5.7¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield CF400X works out to about 3.9 cents per page, roughly 21% less than the 5.0 cents of the standard CF400A. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw uses CF400A, CF400X, CF401A, CF401X, CF402A, CF402X, CF403A and CF403X.
Does the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CF400X, CF401X, CF402X and CF403X. A high-yield XL holds more toner and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party toner work in the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw, or will firmware block it?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 1400 pages (CF401A) to about 2800 pages (CF400X), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much toner each page uses.
What is the cheapest toner for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CF400X at about 3.9 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.