HP LaserJet M201 Toner Cartridges

LaserJet M201

The HP LaserJet Pro M201 was the single-function printer of the M200 family — fast mono A4 output for small offices that handled their scanning somewhere else and wanted a printer that only prints. It takes the HP 83 cartridge line: the standard HP 83A, carried under its full part number as the CF283A, with the high-yield CF283X (HP 83X) standing by for busier print queues. That is the whole supply story for this model — two tiers of one black cartridge, both stocked here as compatibles in everything from singles to ten-packs.

A print-only machine asks little of its owner, and the M201's owners tended to be offices that valued exactly that: no scanner lid to lift, no fax settings to manage, just a fast A4 engine on the corner of a desk or a shared table. Its cartridge family is shared across the M125, M127 and M225 lines, which is why the shelf for this one model runs deep — the same two codes serve a whole generation of HP's small-office lasers, and the listings multiply accordingly.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet M201

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
CF283A Black — single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 2 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 3 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 4 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 5 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 8 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 10 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — single, alternate listing	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — single, alternate listing	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — 2 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — 3 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — 5 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — 10 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Premium Quality Black — 4 Pack	Black	See product page
HP 83A (CF283A) — 4 Black listing	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — M201-named listing	Black	See product page
CF283X High Yield Black — single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283X High Yield Black — 4 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283X High Yield Black — M201-named listing	Black	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

Decide by queue length. The standard tier is the right economy for an M201 that prints letters, invoices and the odd report through the week. If the printer is shared and the queue rarely sits empty, the high-yield tier pays for itself in fewer interruptions rather than in any difference on the page — both tiers print identically; one simply holds more toner. Offices that stock ahead will find the ladder runs from two-packs to ten-packs, and this shelf also carries an unusually deep MICR range, including a build listed under this model's own name, for anyone printing checks. All compatibles here include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Because the M201 does one job, its toner routine can stay simple: fit the cartridge until it seats, let the chip register, and print. A compatible with the correct chip is recognized immediately and reports its level like any other cartridge. Near the end of a fill the usual rescue applies — remove the cartridge, rock it gently so the toner levels out, and you will often finish the week on it. Keep the next cartridge sealed in its bag until fitting day; opened early, toner slowly takes on moisture from the air and prints less crisply for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner cartridge does the LaserJet M201 use?

The CF283A or the high-yield CF283X. Always match the cartridge code to your exact model number before ordering — the two tiers fit the same slot, so the check is about which capacity you are buying, not whether it will fit.

Is the LaserJet M201 a monochrome or color printer?

Monochrome. The M201 prints in black only, which is why its entire cartridge family is black — if a job needs color, it belongs on a different machine.

A listing names a different model, like the M127. Will it fit my M201?

Where the cartridge code matches, yes — the M125, M127, M201 and M225 lines share this cartridge family, and listings named for a sibling model carry the same cartridge. The code on the listing is the part to trust; the model in the listing name reflects how the family is stocked.

How far does the pack range go for this model?

From single cartridges up to ten-packs in the standard tier, and a four-pack at the high-yield tier. Bigger packs suit offices that would rather hold stock than reorder — the cartridges themselves are identical across pack sizes.