What Toner Does the HP LaserJet Pro M452dn Use?
Last Updated:The HP LaserJet Pro M452dn is a color laser printer that uses the HP 410A standard-yield toner cartridges or the HP 410X high-yield toner cartridges. The cartridges have integrated drums, so there is no separate drum unit to replace.
HP 410A & 410X Toner at a Glance
| Consumable | Part Number | Page Yield | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Toner | HP 410A (CF410A) | ~2,300 pages | Standard |
| Cyan Toner | HP 410A (CF411A) | ~2,300 pages | Standard |
| Magenta Toner | HP 410A (CF413A) | ~2,300 pages | Standard |
| Yellow Toner | HP 410A (CF412A) | ~2,300 pages | Standard |
| Black Toner | HP 410X (CF410X) | ~6,500 pages | High Yield |
| Cyan Toner | HP 410X (CF411X) | ~5,000 pages | High Yield |
| Magenta Toner | HP 410X (CF413X) | ~5,000 pages | High Yield |
| Yellow Toner | HP 410X (CF412X) | ~5,000 pages | High Yield |
The HP 410A/410X is also compatible with other HP models including the HP LaserJet Pro M452dw, M452nw, MFP M377dw, MFP M477fdn, MFP M477fdw, and MFP M477fnw, making it a high-volume cartridge family that is widely stocked in genuine, remanufactured, and compatible versions.
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How to Replace the Toner
- Open the front cover of the printer.
- Pull out the used HP 410A or 410X cartridge for the color you are replacing.
- Unbox the new cartridge, rock it gently 5–6 times to distribute toner, and remove the protective seal.
- Slide the new cartridge in until it clicks into place.
- Close the cover. The printer will recognize the new cartridge automatically.
Troubleshooting Tips
- "Replace Toner" or low-toner warning: HP cartridges report level via chip. If a known-good cartridge shows low or non-genuine warning, try power-cycling the printer or updating firmware.
- Faded or color-shifted prints: Run the printer's built-in color calibration from the maintenance menu. Gently rock each cartridge side-to-side to redistribute toner if any single color is faint.
- Print quality declining over time: Because the drum is integrated, replacing a toner cartridge installs a fresh drum at the same time — no separate drum service required.
- Paper jams or smudges: Inspect the paper path and pickup roller for wear. Replacing worn rollers and keeping the printer dust-free prevents repeated print-quality issues.