SKU:

CLS-HP-M451DN-5Set

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CE410A CE411A CE412A CE413A

Ink Color:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Page Yield:

Black: 2200 Color: 2600

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Five cartridges, four slots — how does that work?

The M451dn has four slots and this set covers all four 305A codes — CE410A black, CE411A cyan, CE412A yellow and CE413A magenta — with a fifth cartridge in the carton as a working spare. The full set is $96.50, and the spare stays sealed until the printer asks for it.

Which slot usually claims the spare first?

On most M451dns, the black. Everyday documents draw on the CE410A constantly, and its rating of 2,200 pages is the row's lowest against real-world workload — the colors sit at 2,600 pages each and coast by comparison.

Do I fit all five at once?

There is nowhere to fit a fifth — and no need. Seat the four the printer needs, keep the spare in its sealed box in the cupboard, and the next low warning becomes a thirty-second errand instead of a purchase order.

How does a spare change reordering habits?

It moves the reorder point earlier, which is healthier. When the spare goes into the printer, that is the natural moment to order its replacement — stock never actually reaches zero at any point in the cycle.

Will the spare still be good after months in the cupboard?

Yes, if it stays sealed, flat and away from heat and bright light. Toner does not age in its packaging the way ink dries in a pen; a cartridge drawn from stock months later prints as it would have on delivery day.

What is the fitting routine when a slot finally empties?

Open the drawer, match the code on the outgoing cartridge — CE410A, CE411A, CE412A or CE413A — with the same code on the incoming one, seat it, and run calibration if colors were involved. The panel confirms levels a moment later.

About This 305A Five-Cartridge Set for the M451dn

The five-cartridge format suits the LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dn particularly well: a shared network printer whose one weakness is stopping a team while someone orders toner. This $96.50 set covers the complete 305A row — CE410A black rated at 2,200 pages, CE411A cyan, CE412A yellow and CE413A magenta at 2,600 pages each — and leaves a sealed spare behind, so the machine's next request is answered from the cupboard, not from a checkout page.

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