Which ink/toner does the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw (laser, 2019) uses W2020X, W2021X, W2023X, W2022X, W2020A, W2021A, W2023A, W2022A.
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 M479fdw uses toner cartridges including black XL and standard versions, cyan XL, magenta XL, yellow XL, cyan standard, magenta standard and yellow standard. When choosing between high yield and standard toners, consider that the higher page yields of the XL versions may be more cost-effective for frequent printing. Additionally, since there is no firmware DRM on record it may be worth considering compatible cartridges as an alternative to genuine ones.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2020X | black | XL | 7500 | $165.00 | 2.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2021X | cyan | XL | 6000 | $200.00 | 3.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2023X | magenta | XL | 6000 | $200.00 | 3.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2022X | yellow | XL | 6000 | $200.00 | 3.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2020A | black | standard | 2400 | $90.00 | 3.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2021A | cyan | standard | 2100 | $95.00 | 4.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2023A | magenta | standard | 2100 | $95.00 | 4.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W2022A | yellow | standard | 2100 | $95.00 | 4.5¢ | 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 M479fdw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield W2020X works out to about 2.2 cents per page, roughly 41% less than the 3.8 cents of the standard W2020A. 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 M479fdw use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw uses W2020A, W2020X, W2021A, W2021X, W2022A, W2022X, W2023A and W2023X.
Does the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts W2020X, W2021X, W2022X and W2023X. 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 M479fdw, or will firmware block it?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw 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 M479fdw cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 2100 pages (W2021A) to about 7500 pages (W2020X), 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 M479fdw?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the W2020X at about 2.2 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.