Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro M102w use?

The HP LaserJet Pro M102w (laser, 2017) uses CF219A, CF217A.

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 M102w uses two black toner cartridges: CF217A and CF219A. The main difference between these two is their page yield with CF219A offering significantly more pages than CF217A. When considering which to buy, standard or high-yield cartridges, it's worth noting that the higher yield option can provide better value in the long run but may not be necessary for occasional use.

Compatible cartridges

Cartridge	Color	Yield	Pages	OEM price	Cost/page
CF219A	drum	drum	12000	$60.00	0.5¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible
CF217A	black	standard	1600	$70.00	4.4¢	OEM · Amazon Compatible

XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.

Our pick: a reliable compatible saves the most

The HP LaserJet Pro M102w 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 CF219A at about 0.5 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 M102w use?

The HP LaserJet Pro M102w uses CF217A and CF219A.

Will third-party toner work in the HP LaserJet Pro M102w, or will firmware block it?

The HP LaserJet Pro M102w 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 M102w cartridges print?

Rated yields are the CF217A at about 1600 pages and the CF219A at about 12000 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 M102w?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CF219A at about 0.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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Last reviewed 9 August 2026. 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.