What Toner Does the HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (and M609dh, M609x) uses the HP 37 black toner family: HP 37A (CF237A) at about 11,000 pages, HP 37X (CF237X) at about 25,000 pages, and HP's 37Y (CF237Y) at about 41,000 pages. The drum is built in. Unlike the cheaper M607, the M609 accepts all three sizes.
CastleScore · November 2026
69/100 — Situational
HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use; enterprise printers are sold mostly through resellers. |
| Expert reviews (20%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (18%) | 92 | About 0.7¢ per page with our compatible HP 37X (25,000 pages, $185.95) or 1.2¢ with the 37A (11,000 pages, $129.95); HP's own 37Y (41,000 pages) is the lowest-cost original. |
| Reliability (18%) | 80 | Heavy-duty enterprise engine; owner complaints on the M607/M608/M609 family center on 37X cartridges yielding well under 25,000 pages at high coverage. |
| Features (11%) | 86 | Mono print only at up to 75 pages per minute; auto two-sided printing; Ethernet and USB; 550-sheet tray plus 100-sheet multipurpose tray with optional trays to 3,100 sheets; small color display. |
| Value (5%) | — | Not scored without owner ratings |
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 replaced the M609 with the LaserJet Enterprise M611/M612 series (HP 147 toner), but 37A, 37X and 37Y are still sold, including our compatible 37A and 37X.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked November 7, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner, pictured
HP 37X Black
HP 37A BlackOur own compatible cartridges, the same ones we ship.
HP 37A / 37X / 37Y Toner at a Glance
| Consumable | Part Number | Page Yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Toner (standard) | HP 37A (CF237A) | ~11,000 pages | Compatible, $129.95 |
| Black Toner (high-yield) | HP 37X (CF237X) | ~25,000 pages | Compatible, $185.95 |
| Black Toner (extra high-yield) | HP 37Y (CF237Y) | ~41,000 pages | — |
Yields are HP's ISO figures, and Staples lists the M609dn, M609dh and M609x among the 37X's compatible printers. Our cartridges are newly manufactured compatibles.
What Does M609dn Toner Cost per Page?
About 0.7¢ per page with our 37X or 1.2¢ with our 37A; HP's own 37X is roughly 1.1¢. At 75 pages a minute this printer eats cartridges, so the 37X or HP's 37Y is the sensible buy.
How to Replace the Toner
- Press the top-cover release and open the cover.
- Pull the cartridge out by its handle.
- Remove the sealing tape and orange shipping lock from the new cartridge and rock it gently.
- Slide it in along the rails until it seats and close the cover.
Which Other Printers Use HP 37 Toner?
The LaserJet Enterprise M607dn and M607n (37A only), the M608 series, and the MFP M631, M632 and M633 series.
What LaserJet Enterprise M609dn owners ask
These come from Staples and CDW reviews of the HP 37 cartridges and the M607/M608/M609 printers, answered in our words.
Why did my 37X run out early?
HP's yields assume 5% coverage; dense forms and graphics cut them sharply, and several Staples reviewers report about half the rated pages. EconoMode stretches a cartridge.
Will a 37X or 37Y fit the M607?
No. The M607 is locked to the 37A; the M608 and M609 accept all three sizes.
Which M609 do I have?
The M609dn prints two-sided over Ethernet; the M609dh adds a hard drive; the M609x adds a second 550-sheet tray and a touchscreen. All use the same toner.
Is it still sold?
HP has discontinued the series in favor of the M611/M612, which use HP 147 toner.
Is there a separate drum?
No. HP does sell a fuser maintenance kit for this engine, needed roughly every 225,000 pages.
M609dn quirks worth knowing
- Rated at 75 pages a minute, the fastest in the M600 line.
- Paper capacity expands to about 3,100 sheets with optional trays.
- HP Sure Start security and cartridge authentication are standard; chipped compatibles install normally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn use?
HP 37A (CF237A, 11,000 pages), HP 37X (CF237X, 25,000 pages) or HP 37Y (CF237Y, 41,000 pages).
Does the M609dn have a separate drum?
No. The drum is part of the toner cartridge.
Is M609 toner the same as M608 toner?
Yes. Both accept HP 37A, 37X and 37Y.
Other printers that use HP 37A / 37X
HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 · HP LaserJet Enterprise M607dn · HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631
More HP ink guides: HP LaserJet Enterprise M611dn · HP LaserJet Enterprise M507 · HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M602 · find any printer
Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- HP LaserJet Enterprise M611dn — CastleScore 69
- HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw (laser) — CastleScore 82
- HP LaserJet Pro M203dw — CastleScore 80
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