Color LaserJet M476NW
Two doors into one printer: the Color LaserJet M476NW wires into Ethernet for the fixed desktops and broadcasts wirelessly for the laptops, which makes it the flexible hub of a small workgroup with mixed devices. Its toner is the familiar HP 312A / 312X shelf — black is the CF380A standard cartridge or the CF380X high-yield build, and color comes from CF381A cyan, CF382A yellow and CF383A magenta.
The NW configuration suits the office that grew device by device: a couple of wired workstations that never move, plus portables that appear wherever their owners land. One machine answers both, so there is one toner cupboard, one spare shelf and one set of codes to remember. That simplicity is the real feature — when five people share the printer, the consumables routine has to be obvious enough that anyone can run it.
Toner Cartridges for Color LaserJet M476NW
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| CF381A | Cyan | See product page |
| CF382A | Yellow | See product page |
| CF383A | Magenta | See product page |
| CF380A | Black (standard yield) | See product page |
| CF380X | Black (high yield) | See product page |
| 312A 3 Color Set (CF380A CF381A CF382A CF383A) | Three-cartridge set | See product page |
| 312A & 312X 4 Color Set (CF380X/ CF381A/ CF383A/ CF382A) | Four-cartridge set | See product page |
| M476nw Color LaserJet 4 Color Set | Four-cartridge set | See product page |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Decide by the black slot first, because it empties fastest in almost every office. Desks that print reports and correspondence daily belong on the CF380X high-yield black; the standard CF380A is the budget pick for genuinely light use and the natural shelf spare either way. Colors should be replaced singly, as each one reports low — there is no economy in retiring a half-full cyan because the magenta ran out. A set only makes sense when three or four slots are due together. Compatible cartridges here carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Slide each new cartridge in until it clicks; the chip is read automatically and the printer confirms the level on its status page. Keep spare cartridges sealed until the day they are needed — toner keeps well, but a cartridge that sits open for years can pick up humidity and clump. If a color starts banding, pop that cartridge out and rock it gently from side to side to redistribute the powder, then run a cleaning page. And because this machine serves two networks' worth of people, tape the five codes inside the supply cabinet door; it saves every search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner cartridges work with the Color LaserJet M476NW?
CF380A and CF380X cover black; CF381A, CF382A and CF383A cover cyan, yellow and magenta. Match the code on your current cartridge before ordering and the fit is guaranteed.
My M476NW says toner is low — should I replace the cartridge immediately?
Not immediately. The message arrives early by design. Order the replacement, keep printing, and swap when output starts to fade.
Do spare cartridges go bad sitting on the shelf?
Toner powder itself keeps for a long time, but very old cartridges can develop problems, so install spares within a couple of years and leave them sealed until needed.
Can wired and wireless users print to the M476NW at the same time?
Yes. The Ethernet and wireless connections are both live, so desktops and laptops share the same queue and the same five cartridges.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Grouped by line, the wider family that shares this cartridge shelf starts with the M476 machines themselves: Color LaserJet M476, Color LaserJet M476DN, Color LaserJet M476DW, Color LaserJet Pro M476, Color LaserJet Pro M476DN, Color LaserJet Pro M476DW, Color LaserJet Pro M476NW, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dn, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476nw, Color CP1020, Color CP1025, Color CP1025NW, Color LaserJet CP1020, Color LaserJet CP1025, Color LaserJet CP1025nw, Color LaserJet Pro CP1025, Color LaserJet Pro CP1025nw.
The smaller color lines and the cartridge-family pages round out the list: Color LaserJet M175nw, Color LaserJet Pro 100 Color MFP M175A, Color LaserJet Pro 100 Color MFP M175NW, Color LaserJet Pro 200 M275NW, Color LaserJet Pro M175, Color LaserJet Pro M175 MFP, Color LaserJet Pro M175A, Color LaserJet Pro M175nw, Color LaserJet TopShot LaserJet Pro M275, Color LaserJet TopShot LaserJet Pro M275NW, Color MFP M175A, LaserJet Pro 100 Color M175A, LaserJet Pro 100 Color M175N, LaserJet Pro 100 Color M175W, LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP M175NW, TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 MFP, Color LaserJet Pro 100, HP 126A, HP 312A & 312X.