LaserJet Pro MFP M201

With the LaserJet Pro MFP M201, HP folded the M201's quick mono printing into a multifunction body — print, scan and copy in one compact unit for small businesses. It draws on the HP 83A cartridge family in two tiers: the standard black CF283A and the high-yield 83X (CF283X), which carries more toner in the same shell.

This is the machine a small office buys when the single-function printer down the hall stops being enough: one device near the team handles the prints, the signed-page scans and the quick copies. Volume stays modest but constant, and that profile is exactly where a two-tier cartridge family earns its keep — light months on the standard cartridge, busy stretches on the high-yield one.

Toner Cartridges for LaserJet Pro MFP M201

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
CF283X Toner Cartridge — High Yield Black (single)	Black	See product page
CF283X Toner Cartridge — High Yield Black, 4 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Toner Cartridge — Black (single)	Black	See product page
CF283A Toner Cartridge — MICR Black (single)	Black	See product page
CF283A Toner Cartridge — Black, 4 Pack	Black	See product page
HP 83A (CF283A) Toner Cartridge — 4 Black	Black	See product page
CF283A Premium Quality Toner Cartridge — Black, 4 Pack	Black	See product page
CF283A Toner Cartridge — Black, 8 Pack	Black	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

The choice is really about swap frequency. The CF283A costs less per box and suits offices that print a modest stack each week. The CF283X holds more toner, so its cost per page is lower and it stretches the interval between changes — the better fit once the M201 becomes the team's default printer. Both tiers come in multipacks if you would rather stock up once a quarter. Printing checks from this machine? Pick the MICR build of the standard cartridge, which uses magnetic toner. Every compatible cartridge here is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Changing the cartridge takes under a minute: open the front cover, pull the spent unit out by its handle, and slide the new one straight in until it seats, then print a test page to confirm the printer has recognized it. The chip on the cartridge reports the toner level, so an unrecognized cartridge is almost always a seating issue — remove and reseat it before suspecting the cartridge itself. Store the spare flat, sealed, and out of direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I replace the toner cartridge in the LaserJet Pro MFP M201?

Open the front cover, pull the old CF283A or CF283X out by its handle, and slide the fresh cartridge in until it clicks into place. Close the cover and run a test page; if it prints cleanly, the swap is done.

Does the M201 need a computer to make copies?

No. Place the original on the scanner glass, press copy on the control panel, and the M201 produces the copy on its own. The cartridge handles copies and prints identically — only scanning to a file uses no toner at all.

What is the difference between the CF283A and the CF283X?

Both fit this printer and print the same black output. The CF283X is the high-yield version: more toner in the cartridge, a lower cost per page, and fewer changes across the year. The CF283A is the standard fill for lighter use.