HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw 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 MFP M281dw uses the high-yield HP 202X (CF500X, 3,200 pages) or HP 202X yellow, HP 202X cyan, HP 202X magenta — genuine HP only, from $99.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw — photo 1

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The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281 series (M281fdw) is a wireless color laser all-in-one that prints, copies, scans and faxes for small offices that want speed and easy mobile printing. It prints up to 22 pages per minute in black and color on letter paper (21 on A4), prints two-sided automatically and delivers 600 x 600 dpi output with HP's JetIntelligence color enhancement. The 2.7-inch color touchscreen handles scan-to-email, scan-to-folder and scan-to-USB.

A 250-sheet main tray and single-sheet priority slot feed the printer, the 50-sheet automatic document feeder takes multi-page originals, and an 800 MHz processor with 256 MB of memory keeps mixed jobs moving. Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, a fax port and a front USB port are all built in, and HP rates it for up to 40,000 pages a month. The M281 series uses HP 202A toner cartridges, with the high-yield HP 202X available in black and each color.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw specifications

Printer type	Color laser all-in-one (print, copy, scan, fax)
Print speed	Up to 22 ppm black and color (letter); up to 21 ppm (A4)
Print resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Automatic duplex	Yes (print)
Paper capacity	250-sheet main tray + 1-sheet priority slot; 100-sheet output
Document feeder	50-sheet ADF
Max paper size	Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
Fax modem	33.6 Kbps, 1,300-page memory, 120 speed dials
Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB 2.0, front USB host port, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, fax port
Mobile printing	HP Smart app, AirPrint, Mopria, HP ePrint
Display	2.7-inch color touchscreen
Processor / memory	800 MHz, 256 MB
Monthly duty cycle	Up to 40,000 pages
Cartridges	high-yield HP 202X (CF500X, 3,200 pages) or HP 202X yellow, HP 202X cyan, HP 202X magenta

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 202X Yellow Toner Cartridge

$105.00

$124.00 $105.00

In stock

HP 202X Toner Cartridge

$99.00

$115.00 $99.00

In stock

HP 202X Cyan Toner Cartridge

$105.00

$124.00 $105.00

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HP 202X Magenta Toner Cartridge

$105.00

$124.00 $105.00

In stock

SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 202X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $189.00 SAVE 4% CMY set

HP 202X Toner Cartridge CMY 3-Pack $299.00 SAVE 5% CMYK set

HP 202X Toner Cartridge CMYK 4-Pack $399.00

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw uses the high-yield HP 202X (CF500X, 3,200 pages) or HP 202X yellow, HP 202X cyan, HP 202X magenta — genuine HP only, from $99.

Which cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw

HP 202X Yellow Toner Cartridge — CF502X, 2,500 pages, $105
HP 202X Toner Cartridge — CF500X, 3,200 pages, $99
HP 202X Cyan Toner Cartridge — CF501X, 2,500 pages, $105
HP 202X Magenta Toner Cartridge — CF503X, 2,500 pages, $105

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw 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 MFP M281dw: 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 202X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP202X-2PK, $189
HP 202X Toner Cartridge CMY 3-Pack — HP202X-CMY, $299
HP 202X Toner Cartridge CMYK 4-Pack — HP202X-CMYK, $399

FAQ

How do I know which cartridge my HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281dw 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.