LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451DW

The LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451DW frees the small-business color printer from the cable: wireless networking with automatic duplexing in the 2012-era Pro 400 line. Its cartridges are the familiar four: CE410A — the 305A black for everyday text, CE410X — the 305X black when you want the longer fill, plus CE411A cyan, CE412A yellow and CE413A magenta.

A wireless duplex printer tends to become the office default by accident: it is the one every laptop can see, and it prints on both sides without anyone asking. Volume creeps up on machines like that, and the first symptom is a black cartridge that empties sooner than anyone budgeted for. The fix is boring and effective: the high-yield black, a spare in the drawer, and a monthly look at the levels.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451DW

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
305X & 305A 4 Color Set (CE410X, CE411A, CE412A, CE413A)	Full set, high-yield black	See product page
305A 4 Color Set (CE410A, CE411A, CE412A, CE413A)	Full set	See product page
CE413A	Magenta	See product page
CE412A	Yellow	See product page
CE411A	Cyan	See product page
CE410X	Black, high yield	See product page
CE410A	Black	See product page

The remaining listings for this family are gathered here in alphabetical order:

Which cartridge should you buy?

Buy for the printer this has become, not the one you installed. If the M451DW is the de facto office printer, the high-yield black is the honest default, and the standard black is the backup that keeps a Friday afternoon from going wrong. Colors deserve patience: replace the single faded color, because the other two still hold value, and reach for a full set only when the levels genuinely converge. Duplexing keeps the paper spend down regardless of which fill you choose. Every compatible cartridge on this page comes with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Wireless machines get moved, and every move is a chance for a cartridge to shift in its slot; if print quality dips after a shuffle, reseat each cartridge before blaming the toner. The chip in each cartridge reports the level the printer shows, so trust the gauge over guesswork when you reorder. Store spares sealed, upright and away from radiators and sunny shelves; heat is hard on toner long before the bag is opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

CE410A or CE410X for the M451DW?

Same slot, two fills. The CE410A is the standard black; the CE410X holds more and suits a printer the whole office shares. If you are changing black more than a few times a year, the high-yield fill is the calmer choice.

One color looks faded while the others are fine. What should I do?

Replace just that color; the cartridges are independent. If yellow is the pale one, the CE412A is the cartridge to change, and a gentle rock of the old one can finish the job in front of you first.

Does the M451DW use the same toner as the other Pro 400 color models?

Yes, the family is shared across the line, which is why this shelf is so deep. Match CE410A, CE411A, CE412A and CE413A by code and any listing here fits.