Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476

Built for small workgroups, the Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476 is a 2014-era color multifunction printer whose reputation rests on steady, consistent everyday output rather than gimmicks. It is built around HP's 312A cartridge family, with a high-yield black option alongside: the standard black is the CF380A, the high-yield black is the CF380X (312X), and the color slots take the CF381A cyan, CF382A yellow and CF383A magenta.

On an MFP, a faded graphic usually traces back to one of the three color cartridges rather than the black — copies, scans printed back and color documents all draw on the same four slots. The M476 handles that mix without complaint, which is why workgroups kept it at the center of the office: supplies are four predictable cartridges, each reporting its own level, each changeable in under a minute.

Toner Cartridges for Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476

CF380A	Black	See product page
CF380X	Black, High Yield	See product page
CF381A	Cyan	See product page
CF382A	Yellow	See product page
CF383A	Magenta	See product page
312A & 312X 4 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta	See product page
MFP M476 4 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta	See product page
312A 3 Color Set	Cyan, Yellow, Magenta	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

The one real choice on this page is black capacity. The CF380A is the standard black; the CF380X is the high-yield black, carrying more toner for workgroups that print every day — same fit, longer interval between changes, lower cost per page over its life. If your M476 mostly idles between small jobs, the standard black is enough; if it is the office's shared machine, the high-yield earns its place. Colors have no such fork: replace the single cyan, yellow or magenta the panel names. The 3 Color Set suits the day all three colors fade together, and the 4 Color Sets reset everything at once. As always, the code on the cartridge you remove is the final word.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Before buying anything, verify the codes on the cartridges in the machine — the M476's supplies screen lists them, and matching those codes is faster than guessing from the box art. Each cartridge's chip reports its level to that screen, so a cartridge that reads wrong after installation usually needs reseating rather than replacing. Pull the seal completely before the cartridge goes in; a leftover seal is the classic cause of blank pages on a fresh install. Standard copy paper serves daily work well, and laser-rated paper keeps fine text at its sharpest. Yields are rated at about 5% coverage, so brochure and presentation work will always spend color faster than the estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify the right cartridges for the MFP M476 before buying?

Read the codes off the installed cartridges or the supplies screen: CF380A or CF380X for black, and CF381A, CF382A, CF383A for the colors. Those five codes cover every slot in the machine.

What is the difference between CF380A and CF380X?

Capacity. Both are black cartridges for this printer; the X version is the high-yield cartridge, holding more toner so it lasts longer between changes. Either one seats in the same black slot.

Why is my MFP M476 printing blank pages after a cartridge change?

Usually a seal was left on the new cartridge, the cartridge is empty, or it is not fully seated. Reseat it, confirm the seal was pulled, and check that paper is loaded properly before suspecting anything bigger.

Can I replace only the color that ran out?

Yes. The three colors are independent cartridges, and the 3 Color Set exists for the less common day when all three run down together — most of the time a single is the right purchase.