HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x 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 LaserJet Enterprise M506x uses the HP 87A (CF287A, 9,000 pages) black or high-yield HP 87X (CF287X, 18,000 pages) — genuine HP only, from $159.

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The HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x is a monochrome laser printer for mid-size workgroups. It is a single-function printer that ships with three paper trays, NFC touch-to-print with wireless direct, and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen.

HP rates it at up to 45 pages per minute on letter paper (43 ppm on A4), with 1200 x 1200 dpi output and automatic two-sided printing at up to 34 images per minute. The 100-sheet multipurpose tray and two 550-sheet trays can be expanded to 2,300 sheets, with a 250-sheet output bin. It comes with 512 MB of memory, expandable to 1.5 GB, connects over Gigabit Ethernet or USB 2.0, and carries a 150,000-page monthly duty cycle.

It uses HP 87A toner and the high-yield HP 87X. GS Toner stocks both genuine cartridges as singles and 2-packs, rated for about 9,000 and 18,000 pages.

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x specifications

Printer type	Monochrome laser, single-function (print only)
Print speed	Up to 45 ppm (letter); up to 43 ppm (A4); up to 34 ipm duplex
Print resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Automatic duplex	Yes, standard
Paper capacity	100-sheet multipurpose tray + two 550-sheet trays; 2,300 sheets max
Output capacity	250 sheets
Max paper size	Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, NFC and wireless direct
Display	4.3-inch color touchscreen
Memory	512 MB (expandable to 1.5 GB)
Duty cycle	Up to 150,000 pages per month
Dimensions (W x D x H)	16.5 x 14.8 x 18.9 in
Cartridges	HP 87A / 87X black toner

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 87A Toner Cartridge

$159.00

$190.00 $159.00

In stock

HP 87X Toner Cartridge

$220.00

$280.00 $220.00

In stock

SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 87A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $319.00 SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 87X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $410.00

The HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x uses the HP 87A (CF287A, 9,000 pages) black or high-yield HP 87X (CF287X, 18,000 pages) — genuine HP only, from $159.

Which cartridge fits the HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x

HP 87A Toner Cartridge — CF287A, 9,000 pages, $159
HP 87X Toner Cartridge — CF287X, 18,000 pages, $229

Standard vs high-yield

HP 87A is the standard cartridge (9,000 pages); HP 87X is the high-yield version (18,000 pages). If you print more than a few hundred pages a month, the high-yield cartridge usually has the lower cost per page.

Why use genuine HP toner

Original HP cartridges are built and tested for the HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x: 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 87A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP87A-2PK, $319
HP 87X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP87X-2PK, $450

FAQ

How do I know which cartridge my HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x 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.