Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw use?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw (laser, 2015) uses CF226X, CF226A.

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 two types of black toner cartridges: CF226X and CF226A. The main difference between these cartridges is their page yield with CF226X offering more pages per cartridge. When choosing a toner, consider whether you need a standard or high-yield cartridge based on your printing needs, as they have different yields.

Compatible cartridges

CartridgeColorYieldPagesOEM priceCost/page
CF226X black XL9000 $175.00 1.9¢ OEM · AmazonCompatible
CF226A black standard3100 $95.00 3.1¢ 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 CF226X is the best value

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield CF226X works out to about 1.9 cents per page, roughly 37% less than the 3.1 cents of the standard CF226A. 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 M426fdw use?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw uses CF226A and CF226X.

Does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw take XL cartridges?

Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts CF226X. 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 M426fdw, or will firmware block it?

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw 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 M426fdw cartridges print?

Rated yields are the CF226A at about 3100 pages and the CF226X at about 9000 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 M426fdw?

By list price the lowest cost per page here is the CF226X at about 1.9 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.

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