HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw 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 M281fdw uses the HP 202A (CF500A, 1,400 pages) black, high-yield HP 202X (CF500X, 3,200 pages) and HP 202X yellow, HP 202A magenta, HP 202A yellow — genuine HP only, from $65.51.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw — photo 1

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The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw is a compact color laser all-in-one for small offices that prints, copies, scans and faxes. It pairs automatic two-sided printing and a document feeder with dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and a 2.7-inch color touchscreen.

HP rates it at up to 22 pages per minute in black and color on letter paper (21 ppm on A4), with 600 x 600 dpi output. The 250-sheet input tray and single-sheet priority slot feed a 100-sheet output bin, and an 800 MHz processor with 256 MB of memory runs the engine. It connects over USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a fax line, weighs about 41 pounds, and carries a 40,000-page monthly duty cycle.

It uses HP 202A and high-yield HP 202X toner. GS Toner stocks the genuine HP 202A and 202X cartridges in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, singly and in multipacks.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw 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, standard
Paper capacity	250-sheet input tray + 1-sheet priority slot
Output capacity	100 sheets
Max paper size	Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11n), Wi-Fi Direct, fax
Display	2.7-inch color graphic touchscreen
Memory	256 MB DDR, 256 MB flash; 800 MHz processor
Duty cycle	Up to 40,000 pages per month
Weight	Approx. 41.2 lb
Cartridges	HP 202A / 202X toner (black, cyan, magenta, yellow)

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 202A Toner Cartridge

$65.51

$78.00 $65.51

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HP 202X Yellow Toner Cartridge

$105.00

$124.00 $105.00

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HP 202A Magenta Toner Cartridge

$80.00

$89.00 $80.00

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HP 202A Yellow Toner Cartridge

$76.54

$89.00 $76.54

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HP 202X Toner Cartridge

$99.00

$115.00 $99.00

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HP 202X Cyan Toner Cartridge

$105.00

$124.00 $105.00

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HP 202A Cyan Toner Cartridge

$80.00

$89.00 $80.00

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HP 202X Magenta Toner Cartridge

$105.00

$124.00 $105.00

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SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 202A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $135.80 SAVE 3% 2 × Black

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

HP 202A Toner Cartridge CMY 3-Pack $230.40 SAVE 5% CMYK set

HP 202A Toner Cartridge CMYK 4-Pack $294.50

Which cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw

HP 202A Toner Cartridge — CF500A, 1,400 pages, $65.51
HP 202X Yellow Toner Cartridge — CF502X, 2,500 pages, $105
HP 202A Magenta Toner Cartridge — CF503A, 1,300 pages, $80
HP 202A Yellow Toner Cartridge — CF502A, 1,300 pages, $76.54
HP 202X Toner Cartridge — CF500X, 3,200 pages, $99
HP 202X Cyan Toner Cartridge — CF501X, 2,500 pages, $105
HP 202A Cyan Toner Cartridge — CF501A, 1,300 pages, $80
HP 202X Magenta Toner Cartridge — CF503X, 2,500 pages, $105

Standard vs high-yield

HP 202A is the standard cartridge (1,400 pages); HP 202X is the high-yield version (3,200 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 MFP M281fdw 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 M281fdw: 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 202A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP202A-2PK, $135.80
HP 202X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP202X-2PK, $189
HP 202A Toner Cartridge CMY 3-Pack — HP202A-CMY, $230.40
HP 202A Toner Cartridge CMYK 4-Pack — HP202A-CMYK, $294.50
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 M281fdw 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.