Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet M209dwe use?
The HP LaserJet M209dwe (laser, 2022) uses W1340X, W1340A.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP LaserJet M209dwe uses two types of black toner cartridges: W1340X and W1340A. The choice between these two options depends on your printing needs, with the XL version offering more pages per cartridge but at a slightly higher cost per page. If you print frequently, the XL version may be a good option to consider, while for occasional use or lower volume printing, the standard version could be sufficient.
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 not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield W1340X works out to about 2.4 cents per page, roughly 62% less than the 6.4 cents of the standard W1340A. 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 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?
The HP LaserJet M209dwe 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 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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