Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w use?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w (laser, 2018) uses CF248A.

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 a standard CF248A black toner cartridge which prints about 1000 pages and costs approximately six cents per page. When it comes to choosing a toner for your printer you have several options including genuine or compatible alternatives all of which should work as there is no firmware DRM on record. You may also want to consider whether a standard or high yield version of the cartridge best suits your needs.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
CF248A black standard1000 $60.00 6.0¢ 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: a reliable compatible saves the most

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w 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 CF248A at about 6.0 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 MFP M29w use?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w uses CF248A.

Will third-party toner work in the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w, or will firmware block it?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w 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 M29w cartridges print?

Rated yields are the CF248A at about 1000 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 M29w?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CF248A at about 6.0 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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