LaserJet M102w MFP

The LaserJet M102w MFP is a mid-2010s monochrome multifunction printer with a reputation for shrugging off years of everyday office document work. Its supply story is as plain as the machine itself: one black toner cartridge, the HP 17A, which you order by the full code printed on the box, CF217A. Beside it sits a second supply for the same family, the HP 19A (CF219A), so check which of the two codes your printer is actually asking for before you order. Every listing on this page is a Clever Supplies compatible built for this family, backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Owners keep this model because it asks for so little: no color set to balance, no menu of near-identical cartridges to sort through, just a single toner code feeding every page it prints. That simplicity cuts both ways, though. HP sells look-alike cartridges for several other small LaserJet lines, and a cartridge from the wrong family will not seat or register here, so the code on your empty cartridge is the one fact worth copying down exactly.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet M102w MFP

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
HP 17A (CF217A) Toner Cartridge 4 Black	Black	See product page
HP 17A (CF217A) Toner Cartridge Black	Black	See product page
HP 17A (CF217A) Toner Cartridge Black (alternate listing)	Black	See product page
HP 19A (CF219A) Toner Cartridge 4 Black	Black	See product page
HP 19A (CF219A) Toner Cartridge Black	Black	See product page
HP 19A (CF219A) Toner Cartridge Black (alternate listing)	Black	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with how much this printer actually works. A single CF217A cartridge suits a desk that prints a few pages a day and reorders as needed. Busier offices usually do better with the four-pack: the per-cartridge cost drops, and a spare is already on the shelf when the low-toner warning lands mid-job. The two-pack sits between those poles for steady but modest volume. Whichever quantity you pick, confirm the printer wants the 17A toner and not the 19A supply before checkout — the two are different parts, and only the one the machine requests will clear its warning.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each cartridge carries a chip the printer reads to confirm the part and track the remaining toner, so seat the cartridge firmly until it clicks and let the machine recognize it before sending a job. When pages start to fade near the end of a cartridge, slide it out and rock it gently side to side; redistributing the toner inside often restores even coverage for a while longer. Keep spares sealed in their packaging, stored flat in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, and open the new cartridge only when the old one comes out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge does the LaserJet M102w MFP take?

Its toner cartridge is the CF217A, the HP 17A black. The page also lists the companion 19A (CF219A) supply for this family; the two codes are not interchangeable, so match the code the printer displays or the one printed on the cartridge you are replacing.

Is there a high-yield version of the cartridge for this printer?

No extended-yield variant is listed for this family here. The choice is about quantity rather than capacity: the same standard cartridge is sold singly, in a two-pack and in a four-pack, so heavier users save by buying ahead instead of by switching to a bigger cartridge.

My prints are coming out faded. What should I check first?

Look at the toner level first, since this printer flags a low cartridge before print quality visibly drops. Reseat the cartridge, then run a cleaning cycle from the maintenance menu. If streaks or fading persist with a fresh cartridge installed, the cause is more likely in the paper path than in the toner.

How should I store a spare cartridge for the M102w MFP?

Leave it sealed in its original packaging, lying flat in a cool, dry spot away from sunlight and humidity. Heat and damp air degrade toner over time, so a supply cupboard beats a shelf above a radiator or next to a window.