Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro M203dw use?

The HP LaserJet Pro M203dw (laser, 2017) uses CF230X, CF232A, CF230A.

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 M203dw uses toner cartridges CF230X, CF230A and CF232A for black printing. When choosing a cartridge, consider that standard cartridges such as CF230A have about 1600 pages of usage while XL high yield cartridges like CF230X can print around 3500 pages. Compatible third-party cartridges may be available for this printer.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
CF230X black XL3500 $110.00 3.1¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CF232A drum drum23000 $70.00 0.3¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CF230A black standard1600 $75.00 4.7¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible

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

Our pick: the high-yield CF230X is the best value

The HP LaserJet Pro M203dw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield CF230X works out to about 3.1 cents per page, roughly 33% less than the 4.7 cents of the standard CF230A. 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 Pro M203dw use?

The HP LaserJet Pro M203dw uses CF230A, CF230X and CF232A.

Does the HP LaserJet Pro M203dw take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CF230X. 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 M203dw, or will firmware block it?

The HP LaserJet Pro M203dw 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 M203dw cartridges print?

Rated yields are the CF230A at about 1600 pages, the CF230X at about 3500 pages and the CF232A at about 23000 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 M203dw?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CF232A at about 0.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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