HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Toner Cartridges
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw is a compact colour laser printer designed for sharp office documents, everyday colour printing and consistent business output. For customers needing reliable performance for home office work, small business printing, reports, forms, invoices and presentations, this printer uses the HP 201A standard-capacity toner range and the HP 201X high-yield toner range in Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.
If you are looking to buy HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges in Australia, you can choose between genuine HP 201A cartridges for regular printing volumes, genuine HP 201X cartridges for lower cost per page, and compatible 201X toner options for everyday colour laser printing requirements.
Compatible cartridges: HP 201A Black (CF400A), Cyan (CF401A), Magenta (CF403A), Yellow (CF402A) and HP 201X Black (CF400X), Cyan (CF401X), Magenta (CF403X), Yellow (CF402X)
Compatible Toner Cartridges for the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw uses the HP 201 toner series, available in both standard capacity (HP 201A) and high yield (HP 201X) options. This gives customers flexibility depending on print volume, cost per page, and usage type across home office and business environments.
- HP 201A Black Toner Cartridge – CF400A – designed for everyday mono printing including invoices, reports, forms and office documents requiring sharp, professional text output.
- HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge – CF401A – supports clean, consistent colour for charts, graphics and presentation materials used in both business and home office printing.
- HP 201A Magenta Toner Cartridge – CF403A – delivers strong colour balance for marketing materials, headings and presentation documents where clarity and colour accuracy matter.
- HP 201A Yellow Toner Cartridge – CF402A – provides reliable colour output for documents requiring warm tones, diagrams and branded content.
- HP 201X Black Toner Cartridge – CF400X – high-yield toner suited to higher volume printing, helping reduce cost per page and minimise cartridge replacements in busy environments.
- HP 201X Cyan Toner Cartridge – CF401X – high-yield cyan toner ideal for frequent colour document printing across reports, charts and presentations.
- HP 201X Magenta Toner Cartridge – CF403X – designed for extended use in colour-heavy workflows where longer-lasting cartridges are preferred.
- HP 201X Yellow Toner Cartridge – CF402X – high-yield yellow toner suitable for regular colour printing in office and business settings.
- Compatible HP 201X Toner Cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) – high-yield alternative cartridges available for the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw, commonly used for general office printing and everyday document production.
The main difference between HP 201A and HP 201X toner cartridges is page capacity. Standard cartridges are suitable for lighter usage, while high-yield cartridges are better suited to regular printing, helping reduce downtime and overall printing costs in both home office and business use.
Firmware Compatibility Notice: The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw may receive firmware updates from HP that can affect how compatible HP 201X toner cartridges are recognised. In some cases, updated firmware may display warnings or prevent the use of non-genuine cartridges. Customers who intend to use compatible toner cartridges may wish to disable automatic firmware updates to help maintain compatibility. Genuine HP 201A and HP 201X toner cartridges are not affected by these updates.
Using the correct toner cartridges in the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw helps ensure consistent print quality, reliable colour output and stable performance across everyday printing tasks including reports, invoices, forms and presentation documents.
HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Toner Cartridge FAQs
What toner cartridges does the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw uses the HP 201 toner series. This includes HP 201A standard-capacity cartridges and HP 201X high-yield cartridges in Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.
What is the difference between HP 201A and HP 201X toner cartridges?
HP 201A cartridges are standard capacity and are suited to lower volume printing. HP 201X cartridges are high yield, meaning they contain more toner and typically last longer, making them a better choice for customers printing more frequently in a home office or business environment.
Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw suitable for home office and business use?
Yes. The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw is designed for both home office and small business use. It handles everyday printing tasks such as invoices, reports, forms and presentations, delivering reliable colour output and consistent performance when used with the correct toner cartridges.
Can I use compatible HP 201X toner cartridges in this printer?
Yes, compatible HP 201X toner cartridges are available for the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw and are commonly used for general document printing. However, performance can vary depending on firmware and cartridge quality.
Do firmware updates affect compatible HP 201X toner cartridges?
Yes. HP firmware updates can sometimes impact the use of compatible HP 201X toner cartridges by displaying warnings or preventing recognition. To maintain compatibility, some customers choose to disable automatic firmware updates. Genuine HP 201A and HP 201X toner cartridges are fully supported and not affected by these updates.
Where can I buy HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges in Australia?
You can buy HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges online from Inkjet Online. We stock genuine HP 201A, genuine HP 201X and compatible HP 201X toner cartridges with delivery available across Australia.
About the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Printer
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw is a compact colour laser printer built for users who need professional-looking documents without moving to a larger multifunction machine. Its footprint makes it a practical choice for home office setups, reception counters, small businesses and workspaces where dependable colour output is needed for daily printing tasks.
With support for HP 201A standard-capacity toner cartridges and HP 201X high-yield toner cartridges, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw gives customers flexibility based on how much they print. Standard cartridges can suit lighter weekly usage, while high-yield cartridges are often preferred for more regular office printing where reducing cartridge change frequency and managing cost per page are important.
This printer is well suited to producing everyday business documents such as invoices, reports, statements, shipping paperwork, forms and internal correspondence, while also handling colour-heavy jobs like presentations, charts, training materials and promotional handouts. Having dedicated Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow toner cartridges helps the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw maintain sharp text and clean colour separation across a wide range of document types.
When fitted with the correct genuine or compatible toner cartridges, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw remains a reliable option for customers who want consistent laser performance for both home office and business use. Choosing the right HP 201A or HP 201X toner setup can help keep print quality stable, reduce interruptions and support smoother day-to-day printing across routine workloads.