HP LaserJet Pro M501n 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 M501n 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 Pro M501n is a fast networked monochrome laser printer for small and medium workgroups. It prints up to 45 pages per minute on letter paper (43 ppm A4, 65 ppm A5) at 600 x 600 dpi with up to 4,800 x 600 enhanced dpi, and the first page arrives in about 5.7 seconds.

It ships with 650 sheets of input across two trays (1,200 sheets maximum) and a 250-sheet output bin, a 1,500 MHz processor with 256 MB of DDR3 memory, a 2-line display with keypad, and USB 2.0 host and device ports plus Gigabit Ethernet with 802.1X authentication. It supports HP PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript level 3 emulation, direct PDF, HP ePrint, AirPrint and Mopria.

It uses the HP 87A (CF287A, 9,000 pages) or high-yield 87X (CF287X, 18,000 pages) black cartridge, both sold genuine at GS Toner.

HP LaserJet Pro M501n specifications

Printer type	Monochrome laser, single-function
Print speed	Up to 45 ppm letter / 43 ppm A4 (65 ppm A5)
First page out	As fast as 5.7 s (letter) / 5.8 s (A4)
Print resolution	600 x 600 dpi (up to 4,800 x 600 enhanced dpi)
Paper capacity	650 sheets standard (2 trays); 1,200 maximum; 250-sheet output
Display	2-line graphical display with 10-key keypad
Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host/device, Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T (802.1X)
Printer languages	HP PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript level 3 emulation, direct PDF
Mobile printing	HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Processor / memory	1,500 MHz, 256 MB DDR3
Cartridges	HP 87A (CF287A, approx. 9,000 pages), HP 87X (CF287X, approx. 18,000 pages)

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 Pro M501n 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 Pro M501n

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 Pro M501n: 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 Pro M501n 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.