Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw (laser, 2011) uses CE410A, CE411A, CE413A, CE412A.
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 400 Color printer uses standard toner cartridges including black CE410A, cyan CE411A, magenta CE413A and yellow CE412A for printing. When it comes to choosing between standard and high yield toners there is no information provided on the difference in cost or page yield. For genuine vs compatible toners the website does not have any information about firmware DRM restrictions but notes that third-party cartridges should work.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE410A | black | standard | 2200 | $80.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CE411A | cyan | standard | 2600 | $95.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CE413A | magenta | standard | 2600 | $95.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CE412A | yellow | standard | 2600 | $95.00 | 3.6¢ | 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 400 Color M451dw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CE410A at about 3.6 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw uses CE410A, CE411A, CE412A and CE413A.
Will third-party toner work in the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw, or will firmware block it?
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw 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 400 Color M451dw cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 2200 pages (CE410A) to about 2600 pages (CE412A), 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 LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CE410A at about 3.6 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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.