HP 414A is the standard toner for HP's mid-range color laser line introduced in 2019: the Color LaserJet Pro M454 printers and the M479 multifunction printers, plus their Enterprise siblings. If you own one of these, this is the only cartridge family you need to know — and the choice between 414A and 414X is the only decision.
Key takeaways
- Does the HP 414A work in the M479fdw? Yes. All HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 models (M479fnw, M479fdn, M479dw, M479fdw) use HP 414A standard and 414X high-yield cartridges.
- What is the difference between HP 414A and 414X? Same printers and print quality. 414A prints about 2,400 black / 2,100 color pages; 414X prints about 7,500 black / 6,000 color pages at a lower cost per page.
- Can I use HP 415A or 416A in an M454? No. HP 415A and 416A are the same cartridge family sold in other regions; a US M454 or M479 expects the 414A/414X part numbers (W2020A–W2023A, W2020X–W2023X).
Printers that use HP 414A / 414X
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fnw
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479dw
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f
Not on the list: the M255 and M283 (they take HP 206A), the older M452 and M477 (HP 410A/410X), and the M554/M555 (HP 212A/212X). The cartridge number is printed on the sticker inside the front door if you are not sure which printer you have.
The cartridge lineup
| Cartridge | Part number | Color | Declared yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 414A | W2020A | Black | 2,400 pages |
| HP 414A | W2021A | Cyan | 2,100 pages |
| HP 414A | W2022A | Yellow | 2,100 pages |
| HP 414A | W2023A | Magenta | 2,100 pages |
| HP 414X | W2020X | Black | 7,500 pages |
| HP 414X | W2021X | Cyan | 6,000 pages |
| HP 414X | W2022X | Yellow | 6,000 pages |
| HP 414X | W2023X | Magenta | 6,000 pages |
414A or 414X?
Print quality is identical; the X holds about three times the toner. Because the shell, drum and chip cost the same, the X is the better value per page by a wide margin — at GS TONER prices the 414X black costs roughly 40% less per page than the 414A black. Buy the 414A only if the printer is lightly used (under about 500 pages a month) or you prefer the lower upfront cost. Everyone else should be on 414X.
Packs
We stock the 414A and 414X as singles, black 2-packs, CMY 3-packs and CMYK 4-packs. The 4-pack is the usual office order; it keeps one spare of each color on the shelf and saves 5% over four singles. If your M479 prints mostly text, pair a black 2-pack with a CMY 3-pack instead.
Installation notes for the M454/M479
Open the front door and pull the cartridge drawer toward you; all four cartridges sit in a row. Lift out the empty one by its handle, rock the new cartridge gently, remove the orange clips and slide it into its keyed slot. Push the drawer in and close the door; the printer calibrates for about a minute. The supplies page should now show the new cartridge as an original HP at 100%.
Frequently asked questions
Does the HP 414A work in the M479fdw?
Yes. All HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 models (M479fnw, M479fdn, M479dw, M479fdw) use HP 414A standard and 414X high-yield cartridges.
What is the difference between HP 414A and 414X?
Same printers and print quality. 414A prints about 2,400 black / 2,100 color pages; 414X prints about 7,500 black / 6,000 color pages at a lower cost per page.
Can I use HP 415A or 416A in an M454?
No. HP 415A and 416A are the same cartridge family sold in other regions; a US M454 or M479 expects the 414A/414X part numbers (W2020A–W2023A, W2020X–W2023X).
