HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401a 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 Pro 400 M401a uses the HP 80A (CF280A, 2,700 pages) black or high-yield HP 80X (CF280X, 6,900 pages) — genuine HP only, from $91.

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The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401a is the USB-connected model of HP's popular M401 monochrome laser series, built for small offices that need fast, sharp text. It prints up to 35 pages per minute on letter paper (33 ppm A4) at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, with the first page out in as little as 8 seconds.

An 800 MHz processor and 256 MB of memory handle complex documents, and two standard trays hold 300 sheets, expandable to 800 with the optional 500-sheet feeder, with a 150-sheet output bin. HP recommends 750 to 3,000 pages a month with a 50,000-page duty cycle.

The M401a uses the genuine HP 80A black toner and the high-yield HP 80X, rated at about 2,700 and 6,900 pages. GS Toner stocks both original cartridges, singly or as 2-packs, with free US shipping.

HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401a specifications

Printer type	Monochrome laser printer (single-function)
Print speed	Up to 35 ppm (letter); up to 33 ppm (A4)
First page out	As fast as 8 seconds
Print resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (HP FastRes 1200)
Paper capacity	300 sheets standard (2 trays), up to 800
Output capacity	150 sheets
Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Processor	800 MHz
Memory	256 MB
Recommended monthly volume	750 to 3,000 pages (max duty cycle 50,000 pages)
Cartridges	HP 80X black, HP 80A black

Genuine cartridges for this printer

HP 80X Toner Cartridge

$138.00

$153.00 $138.00

In stock

HP 80A Toner Cartridge

$91.00

$101.00 $91.00

In stock

SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 80A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $176.25 SAVE 3% 2 × Black

HP 80X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack $267.72

The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401a uses the HP 80A (CF280A, 2,700 pages) black or high-yield HP 80X (CF280X, 6,900 pages) — genuine HP only, from $91.

Which cartridge fits the HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401a

HP 80X Toner Cartridge — CF280X, 6,900 pages, $138
HP 80A Toner Cartridge — CF280A, 2,700 pages, $91

Standard vs high-yield

HP 80A is the standard cartridge (2,700 pages); HP 80X is the high-yield version (6,900 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 Pro 400 M401a: 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 80A Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP80A-2PK, $176.25
HP 80X Toner Cartridge 2-Pack — HP80X-2PK, $267.72

FAQ

How do I know which cartridge my HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401a 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.