HP 508A & 508X Toner Cartridges
HP 508A standard (CF360A) and 508X high yield (CF360X) toner cartridges fit HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M552, M553, and M577 series printers. Higher capacity 508X options lower printing costs for heavy print loads, while third-party compatible cartridges cut expenses drastically compared to OEM prices. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 508A & 508X Toner Cartridges
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for 508A standard cartridges reach 6,000 pages for black (CF360A) and 5,000 pages per colour (CF361A, CF362A, CF363A). High yield 508X cartridges print up to 12,500 pages in black (CF360X) and 9,500 pages per colour, calculated under ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards for colour laser printers.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508A | Standard | Black | 6,000 | $0.061 |
| 508A | Standard | Cyan | 5,000 | $0.091 |
| 508A | Standard | Magenta | 5,000 | $0.091 |
| 508A | Standard | Yellow | 5,000 | $0.091 |
| 508X | High Yield | Black | 12,500 | $0.041 |
| 508X | High Yield | Cyan | 9,500 | $0.073 |
| 508X | High Yield | Magenta | 9,500 | $0.073 |
| 508X | High Yield | Yellow | 9,500 | $0.073 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Compatible 508X cartridges deliver up to 12,500 pages in black and 9,500 pages in colour at a fraction of genuine OEM costs. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. For a detailed breakdown of performance and warranty protections, read our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide.
How most users manage replacements
High-volume office environments save the most by pairing 508X high yield cartridges with multi-packs. If a compatible cartridge fails to perform, it is protected by our money-back guarantee under our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from local warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide for fast turnaround. View our complete range of HP toner cartridges to stock your office.
Pro Tip
Color LaserJet Enterprise printers run automatic calibration cycles when new toners are installed. Replacing multiple low cartridges at once, rather than individually over consecutive days, prevents repeated calibration cycles that waste small amounts of toner across all four units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix 508A standard yield and 508X high yield cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, 508A and 508X cartridges share identical physical dimensions and slot design. You can install a high yield 508X black cartridge alongside standard yield 508A colour cartridges without causing error messages or alignment issues.
Why does my cyan, magenta, or yellow toner run out faster than black in an office setting?
Enterprise M552 and M577 series printers use composite colour processing for greyscale elements and graphics. Even on documents with limited colour, small amounts of CMYK toner are blended to enrich dark shades, leading to steady depletion of all three colour cartridges.
How do 5-pack and 10-pack 508X bundles reduce overall maintenance downtime?
Multipacks ensure complete sets of high yield (CF360X-363X) toners are on hand for immediate replacement. Buying 5-pack or 10-pack bundles drops per-cartridge costs below standard single-unit rates while eliminating emergency shipping delays during critical print runs.
