Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw (laser, 2019) uses HP 58X, HP 58A.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP uses two types of black toner cartridges: HP 58X which is a high yield cartridge and HP 58A which is a standard capacity cartridge. If you need to print a large number of pages, purchasing an XL version such as the HP 58X may be more cost-effective in the long run, but for smaller printing tasks the standard capacity HP 58A could be sufficient. When it comes to choosing between genuine and compatible cartridges, there is no firmware DRM on record so third-party cartridges should work with this printer.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 58X | black | XL | 10000 | $178.99 | 1.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 58A | black | standard | 3000 | $94.99 | 3.2¢ | 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 Pro MFP M428fdw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield HP 58X works out to about 1.8 cents per page, roughly 44% less than the 3.2 cents of the standard HP 58A. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Cheaper third-party options
- InkCartridges.com compatible for HP 58X: $39.99
link pending
High: 10k-page laser toner at a fraction of OEM cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw uses HP 58A and HP 58X.
Does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 58X. 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 Pro MFP M428fdw, or will firmware block it?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw 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 Pro MFP M428fdw cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 58A at about 3000 pages and the HP 58X at about 10000 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 Pro MFP M428fdw?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 58X at about 1.8 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.