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HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF281A

HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF281A

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Product # CF281A
Page yield10500

Color

black
Black
  • Original HP cartridge, designed for reliability and consistency
  • Standard size, when you need just one
  • ~10,500 pagesSee all Specs

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Exceptionally reliable Original HP LaserJet toner cartridges that achieve outstanding printing results, help businesses look their best with professional-quality documents, conserve resources, and save time by increasing efficiency in the office.

Take pride in high-quality prints with Original HP Toner.

The choice you can trust to help avoid reprints and wasted supplies. Choose Original HP Supplies, designed for reliability and consistency.

Dependable, high-quality printing

Rely on Original HP black toner for crisp text, sharp graphics, and impressive business documents. Help your business succeed—with toner cartridges designed and tested for your HP LaserJet MFP. Rely on excellent print quality and consistent results with built-in cartridge intelligence.

Help save time and money

Produce up to 25,000 pages with Original HP high-yield LaserJet toner cartridges.[1] Depend on reliable Original HP LaserJet toner cartridges—and avoid frustrating reprints and wasted supplies. Save time, energy, and resources with quick and easy cartridge recycling through HP Planet Partners.[2]

Printing that keeps business moving

Speed up office productivity—enhanced HP toner fuses quickly to documents for fast printing. Get back to business quickly. Original HP LaserJet toner cartridges are easy to install and replace.

Technical Specs

Color(s) of print cartridges

Black

Print technology

Laser

Page yield (black and white)

10500

Page yield footnote

Approximate average yield based on ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.

Operating temperature range

50 to 90.5°F

Storage temperature range

-4 to 104°F

Operating humidity range

20 to 80% RH

Storage humidity

20 to 80% RH

Recycled content in cartridge

16%

Package dimensions (W x D x H)

15.39 x 7.6 x 11.81 in

Package weight

~5.43 lb

Warranty

HP's Premium Protection Warranty. This HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

What's in the box

1 Cartridge

Reviews and Q&A

HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF281A is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 23.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from good quaity seems to be a good quality
Date published: 2024-01-03
Rated 2 out of 5 by CourtReporter42 from Disappointed I bought this because my old OfficeJet Pro 8620 had printer head problems. It cost more than the 8620 and does half the things. Was extremely disappointed to find out that it doesn't collate so is almost useless to me for printing. It shows it's connected to internet but then says it's unable to update. I've been looking at that for about a week and dreading the time it will take with support to fix. Was able to get new print head and have gone back to 8620. Will keep this to use in emergencies but would not buy again. Have had a myriad of HP printers and have never been disappointed until now.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 2 out of 5 by annidoswim from Very slow shipping Be warned. Free shipping has a price. Very slow delivery. When they state 3-10 days they mean 10 days.
Date published: 2021-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Busy Doctors office from Busy office Very glad we upgraded our printer, This toner 81x last us up to 3 months. I can say we print in high volume.
Date published: 2021-01-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by Office Supplies from Fast Delivery With everyone padding the cost of toner, it was nice to go direct for quality tone and quick delivery.
Date published: 2020-03-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Amy55 from Easy to install This cartridge is quick and easy to install. The number of pages it allows me to print per cartridge gets me through some of my busiest seasons worry free.
Date published: 2019-12-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dawnc from Works Great, what else could one ask for? We bought this for our office (high volume) printer and I'm really glad we did. These last a long time, are easy to install, and give you all the instructions to send the old one in for recycling with postage paid, which is a big bonus!
Date published: 2019-09-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by Thunderbolt 280W from HP Original Product I purchased the HP 81X about a month ago and am pleased with the item. Received the item in a timely manner and trust the HP brand. This is not the first time I have used HP brand but having tried others, especially re-manufactured toner which bleed toner, I went back to HP originals.
Date published: 2019-01-28
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wll this toner work on a hp m604n printer

Asked by: vantruck
Thank you for your question, yes HP 81A will work with the laserjet enterprise m604dn.
Answered by: HP Team Daniel
Date published: 2023-09-28

is this compatible with HP LaserJet Pro M402n?

Asked by: Raul0
That is not the correct cartridge for the LaserJet Pro M402n. You need the 26A standard or 26X high yield. This link https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/sitesearch?keyword=26 will give you the options for the M402n cartridges.
Answered by: HP Team James
Date published: 2023-10-11

does this cartridge work on a HP Laser Jet M 605 or HP Laser Jet M501?

Asked by: Christy ROD
Hello Christy and thank you for your question! Yes, this HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF281A will be compatible with the HP LaserJet Enterprise M605 series printers.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-05-27

Is the ink MICR?

Asked by: APalaska
Thanks for your question. This toner is not an MICR toner.
Answered by: HP Team-Ryan
Date published: 2025-05-02

What is compatible toners for Leserjet M604 and 611

Asked by: SelinaB
Thank you for your question, the HP LaserJet Enterprise M604dn uses HP 81A toner. As for the HP LaserJet Enterprise M611dn, that model uses HP 147A toner.
Answered by: HP Team Daniel
Date published: 2025-01-16

Hi, I have checked the list of printers compatible with this toner, and I kindly need your support to advise which of the 9 compatible printers has the fastest speed for printing and is recommended for business use (heavy load use). Thanks & BR,

Asked by: Aljohara
Thank you for your question! The printers the HP 81X are compatible with are all discontinued and no longer available for purchase from HP. The fastest of those printers was the HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M630z at 60PPM in black print.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-03-13

Is HP original Toner MICR?

Asked by: Anonymous
Hello. Thanks for your question. This is not MICR Toner.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2024-02-20
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Return and exchange information
Most items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. A restocking fee of up to 15% of the purchase price may be deducted from your refund for returned items, except where prohibited by law. No restocking fee applies to defective or incorrect items. A restocking fee is not applicable for printers, ink, toner, paper, care packs, software and services. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges
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