HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn M454dw M454nw Toner Cartridges
Your HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn, M454dw, and M454nw printers use the HP 416A and 416X toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these printers since Jul 2019. Designed for busy office workgroups, these desktop colour lasers handle fast document production with ease. Upgrading from standard 416A (W2040A) to high-yield 416X (W2040X) toner cartridges lowers per-page costs during heavy 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 416A and 416X cartridges are measured under ISO/IEC 19798 standards for colour laser printers. Standard 416A (W2040A) black cartridges produce up to 2,400 pages, while high-yield 416X (W2040X) cartridges output up to 7,500 pages, keeping high-volume office workflows moving efficiently.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416A | Standard | Black | 2,400 | $0.065 |
| 416A | Standard | Cyan | 2,100 | $0.096 |
| 416A | Standard | Magenta | 2,100 | $0.096 |
| 416A | Standard | Yellow | 2,100 | $0.096 |
| 416X | High Yield | Black | 7,500 | $0.042 |
| 416X | High Yield | Cyan | 6,000 | $0.071 |
| 416X | High Yield | Magenta | 6,000 | $0.071 |
| 416X | High Yield | Yellow | 6,000 | $0.071 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Options
Opting for compatible toner cartridges provides significant cost savings for high-volume office environments while maintaining crisp text documents and clear image output. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To understand how third-party cartridges perform relative to original manufacturer options, read our guide to compare genuine and compatible cartridges.
Selecting the Ideal Toner Setup
For high-volume office printing, high-yield 416X (W2040X) toners offer three times the page output of standard 416A (W2040A) cartridges, reducing reload frequency. Selecting compatible 416X multipacks further lowers operational costs for busy workgroups; compatible products are backed by our money-back guarantee under our returns policy if they fail to perform. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our Australian distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Explore our complete range of HP toner cartridges today.
Pro Tip
Always replace toner cartridges when prompted by the printer, but consider stocking high-yield 416X (W2040X) colour cartridges together in full sets to ensure even tone distribution across high-volume print runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn, M454dw, and M454nw use the exact same toner cartridges?
Yes, all three printer models share identical toner housing design and use the same HP 416A and 416X cartridge series.
Can I mix standard 416A and high-yield 416X cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, you can mix standard 416A (W2040A) and high-yield 416X (W2040X) cartridges across different colour slots without any issue.
How much more printing can I expect from 416X high-yield cartridges compared to 416A standard cartridges?
The high-yield 416X (W2040X) black cartridge yields up to 7,500 pages compared to 2,400 pages on the standard 416A (W2040A), offering more than triple the print output. Colour 416X cartridges deliver 6,000 pages compared to 2,100 pages for 416A.
Do HP M454 series printers require an individual drum unit replacement?
No, HP 416 series toner cartridges feature an integrated drum mechanism within each cartridge unit, meaning the imaging drum is refreshed automatically whenever you install a new toner.
