Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dw

One cartridge family keeps the Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dw running: HP's 312A line. For black there are two capacities — the standard CF380A and the high-yield CF380X, also sold as the 312X black. Color printing draws on CF381A for cyan, CF382A for yellow and CF383A for magenta, and each of the three is swapped independently when its turn comes.

This 2014-era all-in-one was engineered for the daily demands of small workgroups rather than for showroom flash, which is why so many are still on desks: print, scan and copy in one box, humming along on routine office work. In that setting toner disappears unevenly. A week of contracts drains black; a week of presentation decks leans on the colors. Owners who learn the pattern — and keep the next cartridge within reach — rarely lose an afternoon to an empty slot.

Toner Cartridges for Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dw

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
CF381A	Cyan	See product page
CF383A	Magenta	See product page
CF382A	Yellow	See product page
CF380A	Black	See product page
CF380X	Black, high yield	See product page

Buying the set instead: the four-color set with the high-yield black, the set listed for this M476dw configuration, or the three-color set if black is already covered.

Which cartridge should you buy?

Think in terms of what runs out first. On an MFP that copies and scans all day, black does the heavy lifting, so the high-yield black earns its keep quickly: fewer swaps, fewer interruptions, and a lower cost per page across the cartridge's life. Lighter users lose nothing by staying with the standard black — the fit is identical either way. For color, discipline saves money: the three cartridges report their levels separately, and replacing one spent color instead of the trio keeps the other two working for you. A full set makes sense mainly after a big color project has drawn all three down together, or when a fresh set is cheaper than the singles it replaces.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The M476dw recognizes each cartridge by its chip and shows remaining life color by color, so trust the supplies screen over guesswork when a warning appears. Swap cartridges with the machine on its toner access door fully open, and pull the sealing tape straight out before the new unit slides home. Faded streaks on one color usually mean that cartridge is nearly spent, not that the printer is failing — a gentle side-to-side rock buys a little more output while the replacement ships. Keep unopened spares in their bags, out of direct sun, and they will be ready when called.

Frequently Asked Questions

The box is gone — how do I know which toner this machine needs?

Open the toner door and read the code printed on any installed cartridge; it will be one of the five listed above. Matching that code exactly matters more than the family name on anyone's shelf.

Can I copy on the M476dw without a computer?

Yes. Place the page on the scanner, set the copy count on the control panel and start — the machine works as a standalone copier, no PC involved. Copies draw on the same cartridges as printing, so heavy copying days show up in your toner levels.

How do scans leave the M476dw?

Start from the control panel or from a scanning app on your computer, using either the flatbed glass or the document feeder for multi-page originals. Depending on setup, the file lands on a computer or goes out as an email attachment.