What Toner Does the HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw Use?

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Quick answer: The HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw uses HP 131A toner: CF210A black (about 1,520 pages), CF211A cyan, CF212A yellow and CF213A magenta (about 1,800 pages each). There's also a high-yield HP 131X black, CF210X, rated at about 2,400 pages.

Only the black comes in a high-yield X version; the colors are 131A only. The M276n takes the same cartridges. Castle Ink sells compatible 131A in all four colors and the 131X black.

CastleScore · October 2026

69/100 — Situational

HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw (Scored on HP M276nw data)

Pillar (weight)ScoreWhat it is based on
Owner ratings (28%) — We couldn't find a retail rating pool for the M276nw.
Expert reviews (20%) — No published numeric expert score we could verify.
Cost per page (18%) 90 About 2.5¢ per page blended with our compatible HP 131X black (2,400 pages) and 131A colors (1,800 pages).
Reliability (18%) 70 Most-reported problems: fuser errors (50.2 / 50.4) on older units; slower than its rated speed
Features (11%) 68 Print, copy, scan, fax, 35-sheet document feeder, 3.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. No automatic two-sided printing.
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 it with the M277 series; it now sells used or refurbished.

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 27, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.

The toner, pictured

Our own compatible toner, photographed in-house.

What Toner Does the HP M276nw Take?

Cartridge HP part no. Approx. yield Castle Ink option
HP 131X Black (high yield) CF210X ~2,400 pages Castle Ink 131X Black, $54.95
HP 131A Black CF210A ~1,520 pages Castle Ink 131A Black, $48.95
HP 131A Cyan CF211A ~1,800 pages Castle Ink 131A Cyan, $48.95
HP 131A Yellow CF212A ~1,800 pages Castle Ink 131A Yellow, $48.95
HP 131A Magenta CF213A ~1,800 pages Castle Ink 131A Magenta, $48.95

Yields are HP's figures as listed by Staples and 4inkjets.

What Does M276nw Toner Cost per Page?

On October 27, 2026, Staples listed HP's 131X black at $133.99 and each 131A color at $132.99: about 5.6¢ a page for black and 7.4¢ per color. Our compatible 131X black is $54.95 (about 2.3¢ a page) and our 131A colors are $48.95 each (about 2.7¢ a page).

Will Compatible Toner Work?

Yes. We know of no cartridge lock on this model. The HP firmware updates that rejected third-party cartridges were reported on newer OfficeJet, OfficeJet Pro and PageWide printers, and this printer is older than that change. HP's warranty doesn't cover damage caused by non-HP supplies, but using them doesn't void it.

How Do I Replace the Toner in the M276nw?

  1. Turn the printer on and open the front door (on some models the cartridges sit in a pull-out drawer behind it).
  2. Take out the cartridge for the color that's empty. The slots are color-coded.
  3. Unpack the new cartridge and rock it gently side to side to spread the toner.
  4. Pull off the orange sealing tape and any protective cover, without touching the green drum surface.
  5. Slide the cartridge into its matching slot until it seats, then close the door.

These are the standard steps for this type of printer. If your model's door label shows a different order, follow the label.

Which Other Printers Use HP 131A Toner?

The LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276n uses the same 131A and 131X cartridges. 4inkjets also lists the LaserJet Pro 200 Color M251n and M251nw.

What M276nw owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, manufacturer support communities and owner reviews, answered in our words.

Is there a high-yield color cartridge?

No. Only the black comes in a high-yield version (131X, about 2,400 pages). The colors come only as 131A, at about 1,800 pages each.

Does the M276nw print double-sided automatically?

No. Two-sided printing is manual, with the driver telling you when to flip the pages.

Do the M276n and M276nw take the same toner?

Yes. Both use the 131A and 131X family.

What do error 50.2 and 50.4 mean?

They're fuser errors. In one HP Community thread, the owner's fix was replacing the fuser and the low-voltage power supply together.

M276nw quirks worth knowing

  • It has a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, a 35-sheet document feeder and mono fax.
  • There's one 150-sheet main tray and no bypass slot or second tray.
  • Expert Reviews measured well under HP's 14 pages-a-minute rating over wireless.
  • The scanner lid hinges have no resistance, so the lid drops if you let go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the HP M276nw use?

HP 131A (CF210A black, CF211A cyan, CF212A yellow, CF213A magenta), or the high-yield 131X black (CF210X).

Is there a 131X color toner?

No. HP makes the 131X only in black.

Does the M276nw have a separate drum?

No. The imaging drum is built into each toner cartridge.

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