HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 M451dn M451nw Toner Cartridges
Your HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 M451dn and M451nw printers use the HP 305A and 305X toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these printers since Aug 2026. Built for busy workplace environments, these workhorse colour laser printers deliver fast automatic duplexing and crisp text output. Switching from standard 305A (CE410A) black toner to high-yield 305X (CE410X) options nearly doubles page capacity, lowering overall costs during high-volume print runs. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yields for HP 305A and 305X toner cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 19798 standardised testing for colour laser printers. High-yield 305X (CE410X) black cartridges provide up to 4,000 pages, making them the most economical choice for text-heavy office environments.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305A | Standard | Black | 2,200 | $0.091 |
| 305A | Standard | Cyan | 2,600 | $0.11 |
| 305A | Standard | Magenta | 2,600 | $0.11 |
| 305A | Standard | Yellow | 2,600 | $0.074 |
| 305X | High Yield | Black | 4,000 | $0.065 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible HP Toner
Choosing between genuine HP toner cartridges and compatible replacements depends on your monthly printing budget. Compatible 305A and 305X toner cartridges offer exceptional print consistency for everyday office paperwork at a fraction of the cost. Learn more about performance comparisons in our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty.
Best Ways to Stock Your HP 305A and 305X Supplies
For heavy monochrome document printing, ordering high-yield 305X (CE410X) black toner significantly reduces cost per page. If you produce full-colour presentations regularly, multi-packs offer greater convenience. Compatible cartridges come backed by our full money-back guarantee under our returns policy. Browse our complete range of HP toner cartridges today. All orders are dispatched fast from our Australian distribution centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99.
Pro Tip: Managing Colour Toner Replacements
Colour toners (305A Cyan CE411A, Magenta CE413A, Yellow CE412A) tend to deplete at slightly different rates depending on your logo and document graphics. To prevent sudden workflow halts, keep a spare set of individual colour toners on hand rather than waiting for low-toner warnings on all four cartridges simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 M451dn and M451nw share the same toner cartridges?
Yes. Both the M451dn (duplex networking) and M451nw (wireless networking) use the exact same HP 305A and 305X toner cartridge series, including CE410A, CE410X, CE411A, CE412A, and CE413A.
Can I install a high-yield 305X black toner cartridge if my printer currently uses standard 305A?
Yes. The high-yield 305X (CE410X) black toner cartridge has the exact same physical dimensions as the standard 305A (CE410A) cartridge. It contains more toner internally and fits directly into the black toner slot.
Why is high-yield 305X only available in Black and not Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow?
HP designed the 305 series so that high-yield options are exclusive to the black toner (305X CE410X), as office environments predominantly print black text. Standard 305A cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges remain the standard yield option across all colour slots.
Will replacing one empty colour toner prevent the printer from printing monochrome text?
HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 series printers require all four toner cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) to have sufficient toner levels and working chips to initiate a print cycle, even when printing purely black and white documents.
