HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M555dn M555x Toner Cartridges
Your HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M555dn and M555x printers use the HP 212A and 212X toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has supplied reliable consumables for these printers since Feb 2021. Designed for high-speed business environments, these desktop laser printers deliver heavy-duty document output. Upgrading from standard 212A (W2120A) black toner to high-yield 212X (W2120X) options substantially reduces cost per page during heavy volume runs. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Standard HP 212A black cartridges yield approximately 5,500 pages, while high-yield 212X cartridges deliver up to 13,000 pages. Colour cartridges offer 4,500 pages (212A) or 10,000 pages (212X), measured using ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards. High-volume office environments benefit from high-yield options to reduce replacement frequency.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212A | Standard | Black | 5,500 | $0.063 |
| 212A | Standard | Cyan | 4,500 | $0.096 |
| 212A | Standard | Magenta | 4,500 | $0.096 |
| 212A | Standard | Yellow | 4,500 | $0.096 |
| 212X | High Yield | Black | 13,000 | $0.039 |
| 212X | High Yield | Cyan | 10,000 | $0.070 |
| 212X | High Yield | Magenta | 10,000 | $0.070 |
| 212X | High Yield | Yellow | 10,000 | $0.070 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Both genuine HP toner and cost-effective compatible cartridges are available for your printer. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To learn more about how third-party options compare in yield and print quality, read our comprehensive genuine and compatible cartridges guide.
Selecting the right toner setup
If you print mainly high-volume text reports, choosing high-yield 212X (W2120X) black toner significantly reduces operational spending. If your workflow involves graphics or presentations, value bundle packs ensure balanced depletion across all four colours. Compatible 212X cartridges offer substantial savings and are backed by a full money-back guarantee under our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our full range of HP toner cartridges to order online.
Pro Tip
High-yield 212X toner cartridges deliver over double the page output of standard 212A cartridges for less than double the price, making 212X the most cost-effective choice for active workplace printers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M555dn and M555x printers use the same toner cartridges?
Yes, both the M555dn and M555x models share the exact same HP 212A and 212X toner series, meaning all standard and high-yield cartridges fit either printer.
Can I mix 212A standard yield and 212X high-yield cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, you can run a 212X (W2120X) high-yield black cartridge alongside 212A (W2121A) standard colour cartridges without any operational issues or compatibility conflicts.
How do 212X high-yield cartridges lower overall printing costs?
High-yield 212X cartridges contain significantly more toner than standard 212A cartridges, providing up to 13,000 black pages or 10,000 colour pages and reducing cost per page for high-volume office workloads.
What happens if a compatible 212X toner cartridge experiences a defect?
All compatible 212X cartridges sold at Ink Depot are covered by a money-back guarantee, allowing replacement or refund under our standard returns process.
