What Toner Does the HP LaserJet 2300 Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP LaserJet 2300 series (2300, 2300L, 2300n, 2300d, 2300dn and 2300dtn) uses the HP 10A black toner cartridge, part number Q2610A, rated at about 6,000 pages. HP never made a high-yield 10X. Castle Ink stocks a compatible HP 10A.
The drum is built into the cartridge, so a new 10A is all you need.
CastleScore · October 2026
69/100 — Situational
HP LaserJet 2300
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (20%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (18%) | 96 | About 1¢ per page with our compatible HP 10A toner (6,000 pages). |
| Reliability (18%) | 84 | Most-reported problems: repeated jams from worn pickup and feed rollers, especially Tray 2; faded prints as toner runs low; Supply Memory Error with chipless cartridges; noisy operation |
| Features (11%) | 42 | Print only, 25 ppm, auto two-sided printing on d models, Ethernet on n models, USB and parallel, 350-sheet input. No Wi-Fi, no scanner. |
| Value (5%) | — | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.
Discontinued. HP no longer sells the LaserJet 2300 series. HP 10A toner is still available.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 25, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner, pictured
HP 10AOur own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
What Toner Cartridges Does the HP LaserJet 2300 Take?
| Cartridge | HP part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 10A | Q2610A | ~6,000 pages | Compatible HP 10A |
The yield is HP's ISO/IEC 19752 figure; the 2300 user guide calls it the 6,000-page Smart Print Cartridge.
What Does HP 10A Toner Cost Now?
On October 25, 2026, LD Products listed the original HP 10A at $148.34. Our compatible HP 10A is $58.95 for 6,000 pages, about 1¢ a page.
Toner cartridges at Castle Ink are newly manufactured compatibles. See compatible vs. remanufactured vs. OEM for what that means. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, and U.S. orders over $50 ship free.
Using compatible toner: The 2300 checks for genuine HP cartridges and shows a notice, and a chipless compatible can trigger a Supply Memory Error. That's only a warning: press the Select (check) button and the printer keeps printing normally.
How Do I Replace the Toner in the LaserJet 2300?
- Open the top cover.
- Lift the used cartridge out by its handle.
- Unpack the new 10A and rock it gently side to side to spread the toner.
- Remove all tape and seals, including the pull-tab sealing strip.
- Slide the cartridge into its guides until it seats, close the cover and print a test page.
Which Other Printers Use HP 10A?
HP 10A is specific to the LaserJet 2300 series, including the budget 2300L.
What LaserJet 2300 owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, support forums and owner reviews, answered in our words.
My 2300dtn jams again soon after I clear it.
An HP forum answer suggests cleaning the pickup and feed rollers with a damp, lint-free cloth and replacing them if they're worn smooth. The Tray 2 pickup roller (RB2-6304) is a cheaper fix than a full maintenance kit.
I installed a compatible 10A and it says Supply Memory Error.
Many compatible cartridges have no chip. Press the Select (check mark) button to clear the message and print normally.
Prints are faded. Do I need a new cartridge right away?
Take the cartridge out, rock it side to side five or six times, and print a test page. If it's still faded, the cartridge is nearly empty.
A new cartridge prints blank pages.
The sealing tape or a protective cover is usually still on. Remove every seal and reseat the cartridge.
Which 2300 models print two-sided automatically?
The 2300d, 2300dn and 2300dtn. The n models add built-in Ethernet.
LaserJet 2300 quirks worth knowing
- HP rates it at up to 25 pages a minute (20 on the 2300L) at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi.
- Standard input is 350 sheets; the 2300dtn adds a 500-sheet third tray for 850.
- Memory is 48 MB, expandable to 304 MB (32 MB on the 2300L).
- It has USB, parallel and an EIO slot, with built-in Ethernet on the n models.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the HP LaserJet 2300 use?
HP 10A, part number Q2610A.
Is there an HP 10X high-yield cartridge?
No. HP made only the 6,000-page 10A.
Does the 2300 need a separate drum?
No. The drum is inside the 10A cartridge.
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