Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet M209dwe use?
The HP LaserJet M209dwe (laser, 2022) uses W1340X, W1340A.
Third-party cartridge risk: Medium a firmware update can start blocking non-OEM cartridges, so check before buying a large supply, or hold off on firmware updates.
The LaserJet M209dwe is HP's compact mono laser from the 134A generation, sold with two sided printing and a bundled Instant Ink trial.
On toner it takes 134A at 1100 rated pages for $70.00, or 134X at 5000 pages for $120.00. That is 6.36c against 2.40c a page, so the high yield cartridge cuts the running cost by about 62 percent, and two of the small cartridges cost more than one of the large ones while printing fewer pages.
The e on the end of the model name is the important part. HP sells this as an HP+ printer, and its own terms require an HP account, an ongoing connection to the internet and exclusive use of Original HP toner for the life of the printer. The store listing puts it more bluntly still: works only with original HP toner. This is a condition of setup rather than a firmware update you can decline later.
The decision that matters happens once, when the printer asks whether to activate HP+. Decline it and you give up the extended warranty and the bundled Instant Ink months, and you keep compatible 134A and 134X toner as an option. Accept it and the machine is committed for its working life. If a printer reached you already enrolled, a remanufactured cartridge built on a reused original HP chip is the route owners report working. A refusal that appears the instant a compatible goes in and never clears is the HP+ lock rather than a faulty cartridge, and cleaning the contacts will not move it.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1340X | black | XL | 5000 | $120.00 | 2.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| W1340A | black | standard | 1100 | $70.00 | 6.4¢ | 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 LaserJet M209dwe is on our firmware-lockout list, so a compatible or remanufactured cartridge can stop working after a printer update. The safe choice is genuine HP toner. If you want to try a compatible to save money, buy only from a seller that guarantees it works with this printer's current firmware, and keep the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the HP LaserJet M209dwe use?
The HP LaserJet M209dwe uses W1340A and W1340X.
Does the HP LaserJet M209dwe take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts W1340X. 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 LaserJet M209dwe, or will firmware block it?
Sold as an HP+ model, the e on the end of the name. Per HP's own store page for the M209dwe, HP+ needs an HP account, an internet connection and Original HP toner for the life of the printer, so an enrolled machine refuses compatible W1340A/W1340X. Declining HP+ at first setup is the only moment third party toner stays possible. Checked 1 September 2026.
How many pages do the HP LaserJet M209dwe cartridges print?
Rated yields are the W1340A at about 1100 pages and the W1340X at about 5000 pages. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much toner each page uses.
What is the cheapest toner for the HP LaserJet M209dwe?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the W1340X at about 2.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Guides for HP LaserJet M209dwe owners
- HP LaserJet toner compatibility chart: which printer takes which CE, CF or W number
- Drum unit vs toner: when to replace one, and what it really costs
- Why did my printer stop accepting compatible ink after a firmware update?
- Setup cartridges: why a new printer runs out of ink so fast, and what the first refill costs
- How to disable HP Dynamic Security and decline the firmware update safely
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.