Product Description
The HP 30X compatible black toner cartridge from Castle Ink is a direct replacement for the OEM HP CF230X, built for the HP LaserJet Pro M203 and MFP M227 series printers listed below. It’s an economical way to keep your printer in service without paying full OEM prices, while still meeting the print-quality standards your team expects.
The 30X delivers dense, dark black for sharp text, line work and reliable bar-code scanning, with a rated yield of approximately 3,500 pages at 5% coverage. Castle Ink uses finely ground monochrome toner with consistent particle size so output looks crisp at first print and stays consistent through the life of the cartridge. Every 30X is assembled with a fresh imaging chip (where applicable), color-balanced toner powder, then individually tested before shipping. Castle Ink backs every 30X with a 100% satisfaction guarantee: if you aren’t happy with quality or yield, we replace or refund it.
Compatible HP Printers
- HP LaserJet Pro M203d
- HP LaserJet Pro M203dn
- HP LaserJet Pro M203dw
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227d
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227sdn
Product Specifications
- SKU: CF230X
- OEM Reference: HP CF230X
- Color: Black
- Page Yield: Approximately 3,500 pages at 5% coverage
- Cartridge Type: Compatible (non-OEM)
- Format: Laser Toner
- Brand Compatibility: HP
- Warranty: Castle Ink 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Shipping: Free U.S. shipping; same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm ET
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 30X void my HP printer warranty? No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, your printer manufacturer cannot void your warranty solely because you installed a compatible (non-OEM) cartridge.
How does print quality compare to the genuine HP 30X? The 30X is engineered to match the OEM cartridge’s particle size, charge profile and toner densities so day-to-day output should look essentially identical. If you ever see a difference, our satisfaction guarantee covers a free replacement or refund.
Do I also need the HP 32A imaging drum? Yes, eventually. These printers use a two-piece design: the 30X toner cartridge and a separate HP 32A (CF232A) imaging drum. The drum lasts roughly 23,000 pages, so most users replace it once for every six or seven high-yield toner cartridges.
What is the difference between the 30X and the 30A? Same printers, different capacity. The 30X yields roughly 3,500 pages against the 30A’s 1,600, which makes it the cheaper option per page for anything but very light printing.
How fast will my order ship? Orders placed before 2pm ET ship the same business day from our U.S. warehouse with free standard shipping. Expedited options are available at checkout.
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