LaserJet Pro 400 color Printer M451NW

HP positioned the LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451NW as a 2012-era color office printer where reliability, not flash, keeps it on desks years later. Powering it is a single cartridge line: 305A (CE410A) black, its high-yield partner 305X (CE410X), and the three colors CE411A cyan, CE412A yellow and CE413A magenta.

Network-ready and undemanding, the M451NW is the set-and-forget end of the Pro 400 color range: it joins the office line, takes work from whoever sends it, and asks for nothing but toner in return. That low profile is precisely why its cartridge changes catch people out; nobody watches a machine that never complains. A standing spare black and a calendar note to check levels solve the problem permanently.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet Pro 400 color Printer M451NW

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

All further listings for the family are collected below, split between black and multi-cartridge options and the single-color range:

Black and multi-cartridge listings:

Single-color listings:

Which cartridge should you buy?

Keep the rule simple for this machine: standard black for light, steady use; high-yield black the moment the printer serves a team rather than a desk. Colors should be bought as singles, one faded color at a time, because the three empty at clearly different rates and a set spends money early on the two that are still healthy. The exception is a fresh start: a full set is a clean baseline when the machine changes offices or owners. Compatible cartridges here carry a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The supplies gauge is the whole management system on a machine like this: the chip in each cartridge reports its level, so a ten-second check tells you what to order and what to leave alone. When a replacement is fitted, slide it in until it clicks and allow the printer a moment to register the chip before sending the queue through. If a page comes out streaked right after a change, reseat the cartridge; a slightly lifted corner is the usual cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which cartridge my M451NW needs?

Check the supplies status: each of the four levels is reported separately. The codes to match are CE410A or CE410X for black and CE411A, CE412A, CE413A for the colors.

Can I replace one color without changing the rest?

Yes, and you should. The cartridges run independently, so a spent magenta is a one-cartridge job; the others keep working until their own levels give out.

Is the M451NW toner shared with other models?

Yes, this family covers the whole Pro 300 and Pro 400 color group, which is why so many listings sit on this shelf. The family list at the bottom of this page names the other machines that take the same cartridges.