HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn 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 M605dn uses the HP 81A (CF281A, 10,500 pages) black or high-yield HP 81X (CF281X, 25,000 pages) — genuine HP only, from $230.10.

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The HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn is a high-speed monochrome laser printer for busy workgroups. It prints up to 58 pages per minute on letter paper (55 ppm A4) at up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, with automatic two-sided printing as standard.

Two standard trays — a 100-sheet multipurpose tray and a 500-sheet input tray — feed a 500-sheet output bin, with media up to legal size. A 1.2 GHz processor, built-in Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 are standard, and HP rates it for up to 225,000 pages a month with 5,000 to 16,000 recommended.

It uses the high-yield HP 81X black cartridge (CF281X, 25,000 pages), sold genuine at GS Toner.

HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn specifications

Printer type	Monochrome laser, single-function
Print speed	Up to 58 ppm letter / 55 ppm A4
Print resolution	Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Automatic duplex	Yes
Paper capacity	100-sheet multipurpose tray + 500-sheet input tray; 500-sheet output bin
Max paper size	Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T, USB 2.0, USB host
Processor	1.2 GHz
Monthly duty cycle	Up to 225,000 pages (5,000–16,000 recommended)
Cartridges	HP 81X (CF281X, approx. 25,000 pages); HP 81A

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 81X Toner Cartridge

$317.34

$369.00 $317.34

In stock

SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 81X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $644.08

HP 81A Toner Cartridge

$230.10

$255.67 $230.10

In stock

The HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn uses the HP 81A (CF281A, 10,500 pages) black or high-yield HP 81X (CF281X, 25,000 pages) — genuine HP only, from $230.10.

Which cartridge fits the HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn

HP 81X Toner Cartridge — CF281X, 25,000 pages, $317.34
HP 81A Toner Cartridge — CF281A, 10,500 pages, $230.10

Standard vs high-yield

HP 81A is the standard cartridge (10,500 pages); HP 81X is the high-yield version (25,000 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 M605dn: 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 81X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP81X-2PK, $644.08

FAQ

How do I know which cartridge my HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn 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.