201A/201X Compatible Toner Cartridges

For owners of select HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 and MFP M277 printers, this four-cartridge set is aimed at replacing the black and color toner in one purchase.

It includes one black, one cyan, one magenta, and one yellow cartridge. Each comes with a chip already installed, so there’s no chip transfer step described for setup.

These are compatible replacements, not original HP cartridges. That distinction matters if you specifically want manufacturer-branded toner.

Technical details

The pack contains four cartridges: black CF400A, cyan CF401A, magenta CF402A, and yellow CF403A. The listing describes them as compatible with 201A and 201X toner cartridges and says they include chips. It also lists a stated yield of up to 1,500 pages for black and 1,400 pages for each color cartridge, based on 5% page coverage. Treat those figures as estimates tied to that coverage level, not a promise for every print job, pages with heavier color or dense graphics use toner differently.

The main practical appeal is having all four colors ready for a replacement cycle instead of sourcing each cartridge separately. The tradeoff is that the listing gives compatibility for a specific group of printers, so the printer model matters more than the broad 201A/201X naming alone.

Everyday compatibility

Listed compatible printers include the Color LaserJet Pro M252dw and M252n, plus the LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw, M277n, and M277c6. The description also mentions the M252 and M277 series. Check the model name on your printer before choosing, compatibility with one model in a series does not establish compatibility with every HP printer.

For example, if the black cartridge runs low while the color cartridges are also nearing replacement, this set provides all four toner colors together. It makes sense if your printer is one of the listed models and you’re comfortable using a compatible, non-original replacement. Someone who needs a cartridge for a different printer model, or specifically wants original HP toner, should look for a different match.

Usage tips

Confirm the exact printer model and cartridge codes before opening the pack. The supplied chips are described as already installed, so there should be no need to remove chips from old cartridges and transfer them. Keep the listed cartridge order handy when unpacking: CF400A is black, followed by CF401A cyan, CF402A magenta, and CF403A yellow.

The stated page yields use 5% coverage, so they’re most useful as a reference for lighter printing rather than a guarantee for documents with large blocks of color, photos, or heavy graphics. The listing does not provide setup instructions or details about any printer messages, so it can’t answer every installation question in advance.

Questions before you buy

How many cartridges are included? The pack contains four: one black and one each of cyan, magenta, and yellow.

Are these original HP cartridges? No. The product description identifies them as compatible replacements, not original cartridges.

Are the chips included? Yes. The description says the cartridges come with chips installed, with no need to remove and install them yourself.

Is it worth it?

This set is worth considering when you need all four toner colors for a listed M252 or M277 printer and are open to compatible replacements. Its useful specifics are the included chips, the four-color pack, and stated yields tied to 5% coverage. Not the best choice if your printer model isn’t among those listed or if your purchase requirement is original HP toner, in either case, matching the cartridge to the exact printer takes priority over the 201A/201X label.