SKU:

HEWCF283X-COM

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

CF283X

Ink Color:

High Yield Black

Page Yield:

2,500 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

The cartridge from my printer is labeled CF283X. Is this the same thing?

Yes. CF283X is the part number for HP's high-yield 83X black cartridge, and this listing is a compatible replacement built to that specification — one black cartridge rated at 2,500 pages, for the compact LaserJet Pro M201 and M225 family and the M125 multifunction printers. Match the code on your old cartridge and you have matched the listing.

What does a 2,500-page rating mean for a small printer?

These are desktop machines, so 2,500 pages is a long service interval — for a home office or small team printing a few hundred pages a month, one cartridge can cover the better part of a year. The rating assumes five-percent coverage; everyday letters and reports track it closely, while heavy graphics shorten it.

Print quality has gone pale but the cartridge is not that old. Any checks before replacing?

Two quick ones. First, take the cartridge out and rock it gently side to side — toner settles, and redistributing it often restores density for a while. Second, print the printer's supplies status page: on a machine like the LaserJet M201dw it shows the estimated remaining life, which settles whether you are near the end.

What does $26.47 buy?

One sealed compatible CF283X black cartridge, complete on its own. This printer family integrates the imaging drum into the cartridge, so there is no second part to order, and the purchase involves no subscription or scheduled resupply.

How is it installed?

Lift the top door, grip the handle and draw the spent cartridge straight up and out. Peel the protective tape from its replacement, guide the new unit down into the bay until it settles, and shut the door. About a minute, no tools, nothing to configure — the printer detects the fresh supply by itself.

What protection does this cartridge carry?

It is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, with the terms set out on our shipping and returns page. Orders ship from warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California, and our support team answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

How does the high-yield rating change the rhythm of replacements?

A 2,500-page CF283X stretches the interval between swaps well beyond what a standard cartridge gives a desktop machine. For a small team that prints a few hundred pages a month, replacements become a once-or-twice-a-year event rather than a recurring chore, and the supplies status page is worth checking only every few weeks.

What does the page cost look like on this cartridge?

At $26.47 across a 2,500-page rating, the toner cost lands at just over one cent per standard page. Letters and reports at ordinary coverage track that figure closely, which makes the CF283X an easy cartridge to budget for a home office watching its running costs.

Is it worth holding a spare of a cartridge that lasts this long?

One, yes — precisely because the interval is long, the end tends to be forgotten until output fades mid-job. A single sealed CF283X on the shelf removes the gap entirely. Toner does not dry out while it waits, so the spare bought today is still ready when the installed unit finally gives out.

What should I do with the old cartridge once the new one is in?

Put the spent CF283X back into the new cartridge's bag and carton, confirm the fresh unit prints cleanly over the first day or two, and then let the empty go with your normal disposal. Keeping it briefly covers the unlikely case of a question about the old unit; after that it is only taking up shelf room.

About This HP 83X Cartridge

This is the standard single-cartridge listing in our HP 83X range: the one-for-one replacement for the compact LaserJet on a desk or small-office shelf. It is ordered when the status page says the current cartridge is nearly done and work cannot pause — a small box, a one-minute swap, and the printer is set for another long stretch.