HP 26A & 26X Toner Cartridges – CF226A & CF226X

Castle Ink sells compatible HP 26A / 26X toner cartridges: the standard-yield 26A black (CF226A) and the high-yield 26X black (CF226X), which fit the same printers. They fit the HP LaserJet Pro M402d, M402dn, M402dw and M402n and the LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn and M426fdw. Each cartridge is newly manufactured from new components, filled with fresh toner and print-tested. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same business day, shipping is free over $50, and every cartridge is covered by our 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Firmware note: this printer generation does not block third-party toner, but keeping automatic firmware updates off is still the safe default.

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HP 26A / 26X Toner: Common Questions

What is the difference between the HP 26A / 26X sizes?

26A prints about 3,100 pages and 26X about 9,000. Both fit the same printers, so 26X costs much less per page. HP's cartridges have the drum built in, so there is no separate drum to buy.

Which printers use HP 26A / 26X toner?

HP LaserJet Pro M402d, M402dn, M402dw, M402n, LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn, MFP M426fdw. Our Find Ink by Printer page has a guide for each model.

Will compatible HP 26A / 26X toner work in my printer?

Yes. Our cartridges are new, not refilled, and install like an original. Keep automatic firmware updates off so a future HP update can't block third-party toner. If a cartridge from us isn't recognized, contact us and we'll replace or refund it under our 1-year guarantee.

Standard or high-yield: which should I buy?

High-yield (the X or H version) in almost every case. It is the same cartridge body with more toner, so each printed page costs less. Standard-yield only makes sense if you print very little.

More help: What toner does the LaserJet Pro M402dn use? · What toner does the LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw use? · What toner does the LaserJet Pro M402n use? · All HP toner cartridges · Find Ink by Printer. Updated October 2026 by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink (in business since 2005).