HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw M254nw Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for your HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw and M254nw, which use the HP 202A / 202X toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these printers since Mar 2018. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. Designed for fast office output, these compact colour laser printers handle daily workplace documentation efficiently. Replacing standard 202A (CF500A) black toner with high-yield 202X (CF500X) cartridges more than doubles output to minimise office replacement cycles.
Expected Page Output and Yield Ratings
Page yields for HP 202A and 202X toner cartridges are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 standards for colour laser printing. Standard 202A cartridges yield roughly 1,400 black and 1,300 colour pages, while high-yield 202X cartridges offer up to 3,200 black and 2,500 colour pages for higher printing volumes.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202A | Standard | Black | 1,400 | $0.099 |
| 202A | Standard | Cyan | 1,300 | $0.13 |
| 202A | Standard | Magenta | 1,300 | $0.13 |
| 202A | Standard | Yellow | 1,300 | $0.13 |
| 202X | High Yield | Black | 3,200 | $0.065 |
| 202X | High Yield | Cyan | 2,500 | $0.088 |
| 202X | High Yield | Magenta | 2,500 | $0.088 |
| 202X | High Yield | Yellow | 2,500 | $0.088 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Compatible 202A and 202X Cartridges
Opting for compatible 202A and 202X cartridges offers significant cost savings for high-volume office printing without compromising print clarity. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To understand performance differences between original and third-party options, read our guide on genuine vs compatible cartridges.
Stocking Strategy and Fast Australian Delivery
If you print mainly text documents, choosing high-yield 202X (CF500X) black toner significantly reduces cost per page over standard 202A (CF500A) cartridges. If you print marketing materials with heavy colour graphics, full 202X multipacks provide balanced toner depletion across cyan, magenta, and yellow. Compatible cartridges are backed by a money-back guarantee under our returns policy. Order your HP toner cartridges today for quick dispatch from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99.
Cartridge Tip for M254 Series Printers
When upgrading from standard 202A to high-yield 202X toner cartridges, you can replace individual colours as they run out without needing to change the entire set at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw and M254nw printers use the same toner cartridges?
Yes, both the M254dw and M254nw share the same HP 202A standard and HP 202X high-yield toner cartridge series, making all cartridges listed on this page fully compatible with either model.
Can I mix standard 202A cartridges with high-yield 202X cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, you can mix standard 202A and high-yield 202X cartridges in any combination. The printer tracks each toner cartridge individually regardless of capacity.
How do 202X high-yield cartridges fit into the printer compared to standard 202A cartridges?
High-yield 202X cartridges have the exact same physical exterior dimensions as standard 202A cartridges. They contain a higher density of toner inside, allowing them to fit into the exact same printer slots.
What happens when one colour toner runs out while printing colour documents?
The HP M254 series requires all four toner cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) to have remaining toner to execute colour print jobs. Replacing depleted cartridges individually ensures uninterrupted workflow.
