HP LaserJet MFP M125 Toner Cartridges

LaserJet MFP M125

The LaserJet MFP M125 is the straightforward multifunction of the M125 line — compact print, scan and copy for home offices and dorm rooms. It takes the CF283A standard cartridge, or the longer-running CF283X. On this page the 83A is stocked as singles and multi-packs plus MICR versions, and the 83X in a listing named for the M125.

A compact multifunction earns its desk space by doing three jobs, but only one of them drinks toner: scanning and copying to file use none at all. That makes the M125 gentle on cartridges compared with a print-only machine of the same age, and it means a standard cartridge often lasts a home office a long time. When it does run low, the replacement is the same cartridge family used across the M127, M201 and M225 lines.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet MFP M125

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
CF283A single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283A 2-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A 3-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A 5-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A 10-pack	Black	See product page
CF283X high-yield single, M125 listing	Black	See product page

MICR versions below cover the less common job of printing checks on this machine:

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
CF283A MICR single cartridge	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR 2-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR 3-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR 5-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR 10-pack	Black	See product page
CF283A MICR, M125 listing	Black	See product page

Also stocked here are listings named for the sibling machines in the family: M127 listing, M127FN listing, M127W listing, M201N-MICR listing, M201DW-MICR listing, M125NW-MICR listing, M127-MICR listing, M127FN-MICR listing, M127W-MICR listing, M201-MICR listing, M225-MICR listing, M201N listing, M201DW listing, M125NW listing, M201 listing, M225 listing.

Which cartridge should you buy?

For home-office volumes, the standard cartridge is usually the right buy — it lasts well in a machine that also spends its days scanning. Step up to the high-yield cartridge if the M125 is your main printer for long documents, since the bigger fill brings the cost per page down and delays the next change. Multi-packs only pay off when the same cartridge feeds a second machine in the family. MICR is for checks alone.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Cartridge care on a small multifunction is mostly about clean fitting: seal fully removed, cartridge level as it slides in, and a firm seat so the chip reads first time. Toner that has sat unused for months — common in scan-heavy homes — benefits from a gentle rock before printing resumes. Keep the spare in its bag in a drawer, not on top of the warm printer, and let the machine finish its start-up check before sending the first page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scan documents with the LaserJet MFP M125?

Yes — it scans single pages from its flatbed to your computer. Scanning uses no toner at all, so the machine keeps scanning even while the CF283A is running low.

How can I lower my cost per page on the MFP M125?

The high-yield CF283X is the main step: more toner per cartridge lowers the cost of each printed page. Draft mode for everyday documents stretches either cartridge further.

Can I use a cartridge bought for a different HP printer?

Only if it is this model's cartridge family. Cartridges made for other HP lines may not fit or register, so match the code on the box to the codes listed here before ordering.