LaserJet MFP M225dn

Duplex and networking made the LaserJet MFP M225dn the office-standard M225: two-sided monochrome multifunction printing shared over Ethernet. It runs on the HP CF283A cartridge, HP's 83A black. Two compatible listings of that cartridge are stocked on this page, and matching the code on your spent cartridge to either one is the whole ordering task.

The dn configuration was built for a shared workgroup corner: several people printing all day, automatic two-sided output keeping paper use in check, and scan and copy handled by the same unit. Shared machines like this rarely get switched off and their toner drains steadily rather than in bursts, which makes the supply routine simple: watch the gauge, swap on schedule, and keep the queue moving.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet MFP M225dn

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
HP 83A (CF283A) toner cartridge, black	Black	See product page
HP 83A (CF283A) toner cartridge, black (alternate listing)	Black	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

Volume is the deciding factor on a shared duplex machine. The standard CF283A in the listings above is the stocked cartridge for this page and covers ordinary workgroup output. HP also documents a high-yield CF283X for heavier months on this model; it is not carried on this page, so heavier users here simply shorten the reorder cycle on the CF283A and keep a spare racked beside the printer. The two listings are the same cartridge twice over, so pick either and check the code, not the listing, when it arrives.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A compatible cartridge is recognized through its chip, and recognition problems are the most common hiccup with any replacement: if the M225dn questions a new cartridge, reseat it firmly or power the printer off and on so it re-reads the chip. Store the spare sealed in its original packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct light, and install it only when the running cartridge gives out. Yield figures assume standard test coverage, so dense two-sided reports will land below the rating while light memos land above it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner cartridge does the LaserJet MFP M225dn use?

It uses the CF283A black cartridge, stocked here as two compatible listings of the same item. Always match the cartridge code to the one coming out of your printer before ordering.

Will a third-party CF283A cartridge work in the LaserJet MFP M225dn?

Compatible cartridges are built for this model and are what this page sells. If the printer ever fails to recognize one, reseating it usually resolves the chip read; quality is covered by the one-year warranty and one-year returns that come with these cartridges.

How should I store a spare cartridge for the LaserJet MFP M225dn?

Keep it sealed in its original packaging, flat, in a cool and dry spot out of direct light. A spare stored that way is ready the moment the shared printer runs dry in the middle of a job.

Does duplex printing change which cartridge the M225dn needs?

No. Two-sided printing changes paper handling, not the supply: the same CF283A cartridge feeds the printer whether the job comes out single-sided or duplex.