Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn use?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn (laser, 2018) uses HP 58X, HP 58A.
Third-party cartridge risk: Medium a firmware update can start blocking non-OEM cartridges, so check before buying a large supply, or hold off on firmware updates.
The LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn is the wired multifunction in HP's 58A family, with print, copy, scan and fax on a machine sized for a small office rather than a desk.
The M428 uses the same toner as the M404: 58A at 3.17c a page, or 58X at 1.79c. It also carries a separate imaging drum rather than building one into every cartridge, which is why the toner looks cheap per page and a second bill arrives later. Our guide to drum units against toner explains how those two counters run.
HP publishes a dynamic security notice for the LaserJet Pro MFP M428, so the printer is intended to work only with cartridges carrying a new or reused HP chip, and a firmware update can block compatible 58A or 58X toner that had been printing happily.
On a fax capable machine the sensible precaution is a genuine cartridge kept in reserve. A refused toner stops printing, copying and incoming fax printing at the same moment, and that is a bad morning to be waiting on a delivery. Buy compatibles for the running cost if you like, and keep one genuine 58A for the day an update changes the rules.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 58X | black | XL | 10000 | $178.99 | 1.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 58A | black | standard | 3000 | $94.99 | 3.2¢ | 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 MFP M428fdn is on our firmware-lockout list, so a compatible or remanufactured cartridge can stop working after a printer update. The safe choice is genuine HP toner. If you want to try a compatible to save money, buy only from a seller that guarantees it works with this printer's current firmware, and keep the receipt.
Cheaper third-party options
- InkCartridges.com compatible for HP 58X: $39.99
link pending
High: 10k-page laser toner at a fraction of OEM cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn use?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn uses HP 58A and HP 58X.
Does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 58X. 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 M428fdn, or will firmware block it?
HP publishes its dynamic security notice for this model on HP's own product page for the LaserJet Pro MFP M428: it is intended to work only with cartridges carrying a new or reused HP chip, and firmware updates can block compatible 58A/58X toner that worked before. Checked 1 September 2026.
How many pages do the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 58A at about 3000 pages and the HP 58X at about 10000 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 M428fdn?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 58X at about 1.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Guides for HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn owners
- HP LaserJet toner compatibility chart: which printer takes which CE, CF or W number
- Drum unit vs toner: when to replace one, and what it really costs
- Why did my printer stop accepting compatible ink after a firmware update?
- Setup cartridges: why a new printer runs out of ink so fast, and what the first refill costs
- How to disable HP Dynamic Security and decline the firmware update safely
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.