Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw use?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw (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 MFP uses toner cartridges for printing. It takes CF230X and CF232A black standard toners which have a high page yield of 1600 and 23000 pages respectively. If you need to print frequently but are on a budget it may be worth purchasing the standard CF232A cartridge which is very cost-effective per page.

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 MFP M227fdw 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 MFP M227fdw use?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw uses CF230A, CF230X and CF232A.

Does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw 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 MFP M227fdw, or will firmware block it?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw 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 M227fdw 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 MFP M227fdw?

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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