HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges

Q: Can I use a compatible or refilled cartridge?

You can, but yield, quality and level reporting vary. We sell only original HP cartridges.

The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw uses the HP 201A (CF400A, 1,500 pages) black, high-yield HP 201X (CF400X, 2,800 pages) and HP 201X cyan — genuine HP only, from $79.

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The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw is a compact wireless color laser printer built for personal use or light shared duty in a small office. It prints up to 19 pages per minute in black and color, prints two-sided automatically and delivers 600 x 600 dpi output with HP ImageREt 3600 for smooth color and crisp text. A 3-inch color touchscreen and a front USB port for walk-up printing keep everyday jobs simple.

The 150-sheet main tray and single-sheet priority slot suit HP's recommended 250 to 2,500 pages a month, and Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB cover every connection type, with AirPrint, Mopria and HP ePrint for mobile devices. An 800 MHz processor and 256 MB of memory keep the queue moving. The M252dw uses HP 201A toner cartridges with JetIntelligence, plus the high-yield HP 201X for lower cost per page.

HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw specifications

Printer type	Single-function color laser printer
Print speed	Up to 19 ppm black and color (letter)
Print resolution	600 x 600 dpi with HP ImageREt 3600
Automatic duplex	Yes
Paper capacity	150-sheet main tray + 1-sheet priority slot; 100-sheet output
Max paper size	Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB 2.0, front USB host port, 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile printing	HP ePrint, AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart app
Display	3-inch color touchscreen
Processor / memory	800 MHz, 256 MB
Recommended monthly volume	250 to 2,500 pages
Monthly duty cycle	Up to 30,000 pages
Cartridges	HP 201A (CF400A, 1,500 pages) black, high-yield HP 201X (CF400X, 2,800 pages) and HP 201X cyan

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 201X Toner Cartridge

$106.00

$117.00 $106.00

In stock

HP 201A Toner Cartridge

$79.00

$88.00 $79.00

In stock

HP 201X Cyan Toner Cartridge

$114.00

$126.00 $114.00

SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 201A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $153.26 SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 201X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $205.64

The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw uses the HP 201A (CF400A, 1,500 pages) black, high-yield HP 201X (CF400X, 2,800 pages) and HP 201X cyan — genuine HP only, from $79.

Which cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw

HP 201X Toner Cartridge — CF400X, 2,800 pages, $106
HP 201A Toner Cartridge — CF400A, 1,500 pages, $79
HP 201X Cyan Toner Cartridge — CF401X, 2,300 pages, $114

Standard vs high-yield

HP 201A is the standard cartridge (1,500 pages); HP 201X is the high-yield version (2,800 pages). If you print more than a few hundred pages a month, the high-yield cartridge usually has the lower cost per page.

The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw is a color printer: it needs a black cartridge plus cyan, magenta and yellow. Each color runs out at its own pace, so you can replace them one at a time or buy a set.

Why use genuine HP toner

Original HP cartridges are built and tested for the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw: the chip reports toner levels correctly, print quality and page yield match HP's ratings, and your printer warranty is not affected. Every cartridge we sell is factory-sealed original HP — never refilled, never compatible.

Save with multipacks

HP 201A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP201A-2PK, $153.26
HP 201X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP201X-2PK, $205.64

FAQ

How do I know which cartridge my HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw takes?

Check the label inside the toner door or the model number on the old cartridge; the cartridges listed above are the ones HP specifies for this printer.