LaserJet M225

HP's LaserJet Pro M225 was the multifunction flagship of the M200 family — fast mono printing, scanning, copying and fax in a compact 2014 desktop machine. Its cartridge is the HP 83 line: the black HP 83A, listed under its full part number as the CF283A, and the same cartridge in a high-yield build, the CF283X (HP 83X). One cartridge feeds all four functions, and every version stocked on this page is a compatible.

The M225 was the answer for a desk or small team that wanted the whole office in one box: documents printed, contracts scanned, copies made and faxes sent from a single footprint. That consolidation cuts both ways for supplies — the cartridge family is as simple as it gets, two tiers of one black code, but the machine leans on that one cartridge for everything it does, which makes keeping a spare a genuinely sensible habit rather than a luxury.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet M225

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
CF283A Black — single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 4 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Black — 8 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR Black — single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283A Premium Quality Black — 4 Pack	Black	See product page
HP 83A (CF283A) — 4 Black 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

Which cartridge should you buy?

For a lightly used desktop machine, the standard tier bought singly is all most owners need. Step up to the high-yield build if the M225 is shared, or if its copy and fax traffic means the cartridge works harder than the print queue alone suggests — the longer fill simply postpones the day the machine stops mid-job. The four-packs and the eight-pack hold the per-cartridge price down for buyers who stock a shelf, and the premium four-pack is there for offices that prefer that build. The MICR single is a specialist magnetic cartridge for check printing. Each compatible is covered by 1-year warranty protection and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

On an MFP the cartridge chip reports into every function, so a well-matched compatible keeps print, copy and fax all reading the same honest toner level. Fit the cartridge firmly until it seats; a half-seated unit is the usual suspect when a fresh cartridge is not recognized. When the level runs low, the side-to-side rock redistributes what is left and buys time — but plan the swap before a long copy run, because an MFP that runs dry stops being a copier and a fax at the same moment it stops being a printer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner cartridge does the LaserJet M225 use?

The CF283A, or its high-yield sibling the CF283X. Match the code to your model before ordering; both tiers fit the M225, and the machine accepts either at any change.

What is the difference between the CF283A and the CF283X for the M225?

Capacity. Both cartridges fit the M225 and print the same way; the CF283X is the high-yield version and runs longer before it needs replacing, which suits a shared multifunction machine.

Does the M225 print in color?

No — as a printer it is monochrome: everything the M225 prints, copies or faxes comes out in black, and its cartridge family is entirely black. If a job needs color output on paper, it belongs on a color machine.

Which cartridge should a shared office keep as the spare?

The high-yield build. On a machine that prints, copies and faxes for several people, the spare that goes in should be the one that postpones the next change the longest.