What Toner Does the HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn Use?

by William Elward Last Updated: November 5, 2026

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Quick answer: The HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn uses HP 80A toner (CF280A, about 2,700 pages) or the high-yield HP 80X (CF280X, about 6,900 pages). Castle Ink sells a compatible HP 80X and HP 80A.

It shares these cartridges with the LaserJet Pro 400 M401 printers and the wireless M425dw.

CastleScore · November 2026

69/100 — Situational

HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn

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 0.6¢ per page with our compatible HP 80X toner (6,900 pages).
Reliability (18%)	80	Most-reported issues: worn document-feeder pickup rollers causing misfeeds, and scan-to-email setup trouble on older firmware.
Features (11%)	78	Mono print, scan, copy and fax, up to 35 ppm, auto two-sided printing, 50-sheet document feeder, Ethernet, touchscreen. No Wi-Fi.
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 no longer sells the M425dn new. HP 80A and 80X toner are still sold.

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 5, 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 M425dn Take?

Cartridge	HP part no.	Approx. yield	Castle Ink option
HP 80X Black (high yield)	CF280X	~6,900 pages	Castle Ink 80X, $43.95
HP 80A Black	CF280A	~2,700 pages	Castle Ink 80A, $39.95

Yields are HP's ISO figures. The drum is built into the cartridge. Our 80X costs only $4 more than our 80A and prints more than twice as many pages.

What Does M425dn Toner Cost per Page?

Our compatible 80X is $43.95 for about 6,900 pages, roughly 0.6¢ a page. The 80A is about 1.5¢ a page. Toner cartridges at Castle Ink are newly manufactured compatibles. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, and U.S. orders over $50 ship free.

Will Compatible Toner Work in the M425dn?

Yes. The M425dn shows a "non-HP supply" or "used supply" message with third-party cartridges; acknowledge it on the touchscreen and printing continues. As a precaution, leave automatic firmware updates off.

How Do I Replace the Toner in the M425dn?

Press the release button and open the front door.
Pull the used cartridge straight out by its handle.
Unpack the new cartridge and rock it gently side to side.
Bend the tab on the end and pull the sealing tape all the way out.
Slide the cartridge in 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 80A and 80X?

HP 80A and 80X fit the LaserJet Pro 400 M401a, M401d, M401n and M401dn, and the LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn and M425dw. See our guides for the M401dn and M401n.

What M425dn 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.

Why does the document feeder pull several sheets or none?

Worn feeder pickup rollers are the usual cause on older units. A replacement roller kit fixes most cases.

Can I add Wi-Fi?

Not built in. Wireless was offered on the M425dw; the dn connects by Ethernet or USB.

Is the M425dn the same as the M425dw?

Same toner, same features, except the dw adds Wi-Fi.

How do I set up scan to email?

Use the printer's Embedded Web Server (type its IP address into a browser) and add your SMTP settings.

M425dn quirks worth knowing

It prints, scans, copies and faxes at up to 35 pages a minute.
It has automatic two-sided printing and a 50-sheet document feeder.
A 3.5-inch touchscreen runs the menus.

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