Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro M201dw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro M201dw (laser, 2014) uses CF283X, CF283A.
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 M201dw uses two types of black toner cartridges: CF283A for standard yield and CF283X for XL yield. Both cartridge options have a similar cost per page, around 5 cents per page. When considering which to buy, weigh the need for a higher page capacity against the potential savings from purchasing a standard yield cartridge.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF283X | black | XL | 2200 | $110.00 | 5.0¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| CF283A | black | standard | 1500 | $75.00 | 5.0¢ | 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 M201dw 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 CF283X at about 5.0 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 M201dw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro M201dw uses CF283A and CF283X.
Does the HP LaserJet Pro M201dw take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CF283X. 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 M201dw, or will firmware block it?
The HP LaserJet Pro M201dw 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 M201dw cartridges print?
Rated yields are the CF283A at about 1500 pages and the CF283X at about 2200 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 M201dw?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CF283X at about 5.0 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.