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- Why choose the genuine HP 56X toner cartridge
- One capacity only
- Printers compatible with the CF256X
- Page yield
- Installation and maintenance
- Use and tips
- Specifications
- Frequently asked questions
Why choose the genuine HP 56X toner cartridge
The CF256X is the high yield black cartridge of the HP 56 series. All-in-one cartridge: toner, imaging drum and developer are replaced together, so print quality is like new at every change, with no separate drum to replace. Genuine HP toner with JetIntelligence: smart level tracking, anti-fraud technology and maximized yield.
One capacity only
The HP 56 series comes in a single capacity for this color (13,700 pages).
Printers compatible with the CF256X
The CF256X is compatible with 4 HP models (manufacturer list):
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M653x (J8A05A)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M653dn (J8A04A)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M652n (J7Z98A)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M652dn (J7Z99A)
Check the exact reference of your printer (label at the back or Information menu); suffixes (dn, dw, fdw, n) are variants of the same series and use the same consumables.
Page yield
13,700 pages per ISO/IEC 19752 (5% coverage, letter-type documents). Graphics or photo-heavy pages reduce the actual yield. The cost per page shown next to the price is calculated from the current price and this yield.
Installation and maintenance
Tool-free replacement: open the cover, remove the used cartridge, take the new one out of its bag, rock it gently to distribute the toner, pull the protective tab if present, then insert until it clicks. The printer recognizes the cartridge and resets the counter. Used HP cartridges are returned free of charge through HP Planet Partners.
Use and tips
The CF256X suits intensive or shared use: the cartridge (13,700 pages) lasts over 3 years at 300 pages per month and about a year at 1,000 pages per month.
Store the cartridge in its packaging, flat, away from light and humidity, and unpack it only when installing. At the "Low" alert, order: the printer keeps printing until "Very low" then "Replace". The driver's EconoMode extends life for drafts. Genuine cartridges preserve the printer's HP warranty.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | CF256X |
|---|---|
| HP number | 56X |
| EAN code | 889899671016 |
| Type | Toner cartridge |
| Color | black |
| Capacity | High yield (XL) |
| Page yield | 13,700 pages (ISO/IEC 19752) |
| Weight | 0.70 kg |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 507 x 222 x 160 mm |
| Origin | China |
| Compatible printers | 4 models |
Frequently asked questions
Is the CF256X compatible with my printer?
Yes if it appears in the list above (4 HP models). If in doubt, send us the exact model (e.g. "HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M653x") and we confirm.
Genuine or compatible cartridge?
We sell genuine HP consumables only: yield guaranteed by the ISO standard, recognized by the printer, HP warranty preserved and free take-back for recycling.
Where can I find the safety data sheet and the manual?
On our HP support page: safety data sheet for the CF256X, drivers, manuals and FAQ for your printer, by country.