HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n Toner Cartridges
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n is a compact colour laser printer built for dependable day-to-day document printing in a home office or small business setting. For customers printing reports, invoices, forms, school materials and colour 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 need to buy HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges in Australia, you can choose genuine HP 201A cartridges for everyday printing, genuine HP 201X cartridges for higher-volume use and lower cost per page, or compatible 201X toner cartridges for an alternative high-yield option.
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 M252n
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n 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 M252n, 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 M252n 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 M252n 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 M252n Toner Cartridge FAQs
What toner cartridges does the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n 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 M252n suitable for home office and business use?
Yes. The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n 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 M252n 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 M252n toner cartridges in Australia?
You can buy HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n 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 M252n Printer
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n is a practical colour laser printer designed for users who want dependable print performance without unnecessary complexity. Its compact desktop size makes it well suited to home office setups, shared admin areas and small business environments where customers regularly print a mix of black text documents and colour material.
With support for both HP 201A standard-capacity cartridges and HP 201X high-yield toner cartridges, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n offers flexibility for different print volumes. Customers printing occasional reports, forms and school documents may prefer the standard range, while businesses or busier users often choose the high-yield range for better value over time and fewer cartridge changes.
This printer is well suited to producing invoices, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, client handouts, forms and general business paperwork. With dedicated Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow toner cartridges, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n can deliver clean text and balanced colour output across both routine office documents and more visually detailed pages.
For customers wanting reliable laser printing for home office and business use, the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n remains a solid option when paired with the correct toner cartridges. Using genuine HP 201A or HP 201X toner cartridges, or suitable compatible 201X alternatives, helps support consistent print quality, stable operation and dependable everyday performance.