HP 202X Black Toner Cartridge (CF500X) — High-Yield 3,200-Page for Color LaserJet Pro M254/M281

HP 202X (CF500X) is a high-yield black toner cartridge that delivers up to ~3,200 sharp, professional pages for Color LaserJet Pro M254 and MFP M281 series printers.

Designed for busy offices and home businesses, this Original HP toner cartridge offers dependable performance and consistent print quality page after page. Built-in HP cartridge technology helps prevent leaks, supports secure printer communication, and reduces downtime so you can focus on tasks, not troubleshooting. The cartridge is compatible with Color LaserJet Pro M254dw and M281fdw models and is engineered to meet the same reliability and yield expectations customers depend on.

How many pages can I expect from the HP 202X black toner?

The HP 202X is a high-yield cartridge rated at approximately 3,200 pages based on standard ISO test coverage. Actual yield varies by content, print settings, and environmental conditions, but high-yield cartridges are intended to stretch replacement intervals for busy print environments.

• Approximate yield: 3,200 pages (ISO standard)
• Yield depends on coverage, duplexing, and toner-saving settings
• High-yield option reduces frequency of cartridge changes

Will this cartridge work with my Color LaserJet Pro M254 or MFP M281?

This cartridge is designed to be compatible with Color LaserJet Pro M254dw and Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw models. Using Original HP cartridges ensures correct fit, proper chip communication, and consistent page counts the printer expects.

• Compatible models: M254dw, M281fdw
• Contains the same secure chip technology HP printers recognize
• Engineered to reduce installation and recognition errors

How does Original HP toner help reduce printing problems?

Original HP cartridges are manufactured to minimize toner leaks, clogging, and premature failures that cause reprints and interruptions. HP’s quality control and cartridge design also contribute to consistent color density, crisp text, and fewer service calls.

• Precision-engineered to prevent toner leaks and misfeeds
• Consistent output helps avoid wasted pages and reprints
• Secure chip technology supports reliable printer communication

Are HP cartridges environmentally responsible?

HP emphasizes responsible manufacturing and recycling: most HP ink and toner cartridges include recycled plastic, and HP offers recycling programs to return used cartridges for remanufacturing or material recovery. Choosing Original HP supports those industry-wide initiatives and reduces cartridge waste in the long run.

• Approximately 88% of HP cartridges are made with recycled plastic
• HP Planet Partners and take-back programs available in many regions
• Original cartridges help avoid failures common with non-HP alternatives

Who is this for? The HP 202X (CF500X) high-yield black toner cartridge is a practical choice for small offices, remote workers, and small businesses that need consistent, professional black-and-white output from Color LaserJet Pro M254 and MFP M281 printers. If you print regularly and want fewer interruptions, predictable yields, and cartridges built to work seamlessly with your HP printer, this high-capacity option helps keep workflows moving.