HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw Supplies
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw is a multifunctional printer that can print, scan, copy, and fax documents. Here are some key details you should know about this printer: Printing Technology: The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw uses laser printing technology, which allows it to produce high-quality prints with crisp text and vivid colors. Printing Speed: This printer has a printing speed of up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and black and white documents. Print Resolution: It has a print resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi for black and white prints and up to 600 x 600 dpi for color prints. Paper Handling: The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw has a 250-sheet input tray and a 100-sheet output tray. It also supports automatic duplex printing. Connectivity: This printer supports various connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and NFC. You can also print directly from your smartphone or tablet using the HP Smart app. Scanning: The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw can scan documents in color or black and white with a resolution of up to 300 x 300 dpi. It also has a 50-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) for multi-page scanning. Copying: This printer can copy documents at a speed of up to 22 ppm and has a copy resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi. Faxing: The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw has a fax speed of up to 33.6 kbps and can store up to 120 pages in its memory. Cartridges: This printer uses four toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow), which can be replaced individually when they run out. Display: The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw has a 2.7-inch color touchscreen display that allows you to easily navigate through the printer's settings and functions.
Toner Cartridges, Maintenance Kits and Parts
8 Items
HP CF500X (202X)
Black Genuine Toner Cartridge High Yield, 3,200 pages
HP CF501X (202X)
Cyan Genuine Toner Cartridge High Yield, 2,500 pages
HP CF503X (202X)
Magenta Genuine Toner Cartridge High Yield, 2,500 pages
HP CF502X (202X)
Yellow Genuine Toner Cartridge High Yield, 2,500 pages
HP CF500A (202A)
Black Genuine Toner Cartridge Standard Yield, 1,400 pages
HP CF501A (202A)
Cyan Genuine Toner Cartridge Standard Yield, 1,300 pages
HP CF503A (202A)
Magenta Genuine Toner Cartridge Standard Yield, 1,300 pages
HP CF502A (202A)
Yellow Genuine Toner Cartridge Standard Yield, 1,300 pages
Frequently Asked Questions
The Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw uses 8 toner cartridges — black: HP CF500A, HP CF500X; cyan: HP CF501A, HP CF501X; yellow: HP CF502A, HP CF502X; magenta: HP CF503A, HP CF503X.
Black: HP CF500A (HP 202A) prints 1400 pages, HP CF500X (HP 202X) prints 3200 pages. Choose HP CF500X (HP 202X) for high-volume printing (lower cost per page); HP CF500A (HP 202A) costs less upfront for occasional use. Color: HP CF501A (HP 202A) prints 1300 pages, HP CF501X (HP 202X) prints 2500 pages. Choose HP CF501X (HP 202X) for high-volume printing (lower cost per page); HP CF501A (HP 202A) costs less upfront for occasional use.
The HP CF500X cartridge has an approximate yield of 3200 pages.
Approximate color cartridge yields: HP CF501A (HP 202A, ~1300 pages), HP CF502A (HP 202A, ~1300 pages), HP CF503A (HP 202A, ~1300 pages), HP CF501X (HP 202X, ~2500 pages), HP CF502X (HP 202X, ~2500 pages), HP CF503X (HP 202X, ~2500 pages).
If your Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw shows a "Supply Problem" alert, it's usually a chip-recognition issue rather than an empty cartridge. Power the printer off for about 30 seconds, remove the cartridge the printer is flagging, reseat it firmly, and wipe its chip contacts with a dry, lint-free cloth. If the alert won't clear, replace the flagged cartridge with a fresh unit or contact our support team.
Quick Maintenance & How-To Guides
These quick tips apply to all laser printers. While your exact model may look slightly different, the steps are identical.
Inherited from Color LaserJet Pro family
Inherited from Color LaserJet Pro family