Color LaserJet Pro M252
The Color LaserJet Pro M252 has been printing color since the mid-2010s — and plenty are still at it. A single-function, Pro-branded color printer for the individual desk: compact, straightforward, and built for offices that keep hardware for the long haul.
Four 201-series cartridges keep it printing: black CF400A, cyan CF401A, magenta CF402A, yellow CF403A — standard yield, or X high-yield across the set.
Toner Cartridges for Color LaserJet Pro M252
This printer works with the following toner cartridges:
- HP CF400A
- HP CF401A
- HP CF402A
- HP CF403A
- HP CF400X
- HP CF401X
- HP CF402X
- HP CF403X
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cartridge codes are compatible with the Color LaserJet Pro M252?
HP built the Color LaserJet Pro M252 around the standard set (CF400A, CF401A, CF402A, CF403A) or the high-yield set (CF400X, CF401X, CF402X, CF403X), so stick to those codes for a proper fit.
Can I mix standard A and high-yield X cartridges in the Color LaserJet Pro M252?
You can run any combination of A and X cartridges in the Color LaserJet Pro M252 — for example high-yield black (CF400X) with standard colors — since each slot in the Color LaserJet Pro M252 accepts both sizes.
How can I improve print quality on the Color LaserJet Pro M252?
Start with the basics on the Color LaserJet Pro M252: confirm the CF400A is not low, set print quality to normal or best in the driver, use fresh dry paper, and run the Color LaserJet Pro M252's built-in cleaning page if output looks uneven.