HP LaserJet Pro M252n Toner Cartridges

Expert Verdict

The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n color laser printer is a wonderful choice for busy offices because it produces professional-quality sheets at high speeds. It has no scanning or copying capabilities. Although it lacks wi-fi, it can be connected to your home network. HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges are affordable to run and produce high-quality printouts. The HP Color LaserJet M252n printer is networkable and works with Windows, Mac OS, Ubuntu, Linux, and Fedora.

The Color LaserJet Pro M252n laser printer is tiny enough to fit on a tabletop. With a two-line LCD display and a 150-sheet paper tray, it's ready to use from the front. The Color LaserJet Pro M252n printer has high-speed USB and built-in Ethernet for connectivity, as well as mobile printing capabilities.

It produces prints quickly, and it has more functions than many laser printers, such as color printing. If you only print once in a while with ink that will never reach the paper, certain inkjet printers will clean their print heads. Because there are no print heads to clean, laser printers do not waste HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges in this manner. In terms of printing costs, this printer is less expensive than the average. Borderless printing, no wi-fi, and automated double-sided printing are all missing from the M252n compared to the HP Color Laserjet Pro M252dw.

The text quality is excellent, and spreadsheets appear to be well-designed with the HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges, while some solid-color portions may appear uneven. Images on prints aren't as stunning. Photos may appear blurry, but laser printers aren't designed for photo printing. The M252n can print 12 text pages per minute, which is rather impressive. Color graphics pages come through relatively rapidly, too. You can't print borderless photos or set the printer to print double-sided sheets automatically. To get to the status page during wi-fi setup, we had to reboot the printer, which is a problem.

Though it doesn't have Wi-Fi, you can use an ethernet connection to connect it to your home network, allowing you to print from numerous devices at home. You may also use a USB cable to link it to a PC or laptop. Thanks to its 600 x 600dpi print resolution and JetIntelligence ink technology, pages will look professional, with rich colors and clear lines. The HP M252n network laser printer has a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages, a 125 MB memory, and can handle media up to 220gsm in weight. With the high yield HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges, you can print more pages for less money per page. Despite being network-ready and mobile-compatible, the LaserJet Pro M252n lacks wireless capabilities. A larger LCD panel on the Hewlett Packard M-252n color printer would also be more productive.

One black, cyan, magenta, and yellow HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridge are used in this HP LaserJet Pro M252n printer. The standard Black and High Yield Black cartridges, respectively, can print nearly 1,500 and 2,800 pages. Each of the regular Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta cartridges can print about 1,400 pages. The High Yield Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges can print up to 2,300 pages per cartridge.

This small printer, when used with HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges and Jet Intelligence, can help you meet your business's needs and is ready to go when you are. The printouts are of high quality, and the results are quick. This printer comes out of sleep mode faster than any other printer in its class. HP Color Laser Printers for Personal Use are designed to fit into practically any space.

Review

HP LaserJet Pro M252n printer is a coloured laser printer with print only capabilities. The printer measures 392 x 849 x 236.2mm with 11.4kg and hence can easily sit on the top of your office desk. The printer has an LCD display with 2-line text. With the advanced security feature, the data is safeguarded while printing. The printer is compatible with multiple operating systems, including series of Windows, Mac and Linux. The printer doesn’t have ADF yet it supports manual duplexing. It falls under the Energy Certified printers category and hence it consumes less power. The printer is capable of handling 100-sheet in the output tray while 150-sheet in the input tray/multipurpose tray.

This HP LaserJet Pro M252n printer has a fast printing speed of 18ppm, irrespective of the printing type and media used. It does not have a wireless connectivity option, yet it has mobile printing capabilities. Hence one can easily print from anywhere by leveraging HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service. HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges with Jetintelligence provide high-quality crisp output with 600 x 600 dpi resolution.

Advantages

• Impressive print quality
• Fast printing speed
• Allows mobile printing
• Fast wake up time
• Delivers colour output with HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges backed by JetIntelligence
• Secure printing option
• 2 Line LCD Display

Disadvantages

• Small display
• Does not have wireless capabilities
• Does not have scan, copy and fax capabilities

Cartridge Requirements

HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges include:

• CF400X Black toner cartridge
• CF401X Cyan toner cartridge
• CF402X Yellow toner cartridge
• CF403X Magenta toner cartridge

Conclusion

HP LaserJet Pro M252n printer seamlessly manages the flow of data to and from your devices, using efficient HP JetAdvantage business workflow and printing solutions. This printer is compatible with today's fast-paced business environment. This fast printer when combines with HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges having JetIntelligence it can meet the needs of any business.

How to visually inspect HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridges for HP printer?

To visually inspect each of the toner cartridges, follow these steps:

• Remove the toner cartridge from the HP printer.
• Inspect the memory chip for any damage.
• Check the surface of the green imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum may lead to print-quality issues. Therefore, do not touch the imaging drum.
• In case, you see any fingerprints, scratches, or damage on the drum unit, replace the HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridge.

How to clear paper jam from the print zone in HP LaserJet Pro M252n printer?

The printer might stop feeding pages while doing a print job, and a paper jam error message displays on the printer control panel. The message indicates that a paper might be jammed inside the printer. Apply the following steps to clear the paper jam issues:

Step 1: Turn off the printer.

Step 2: Open the cartridge access door.

Step 3: To check the paper path inside the machine:

• Take up the handle of paper path cover and remove it.
• Locate the jammed paper inside your printer and remove it. While removing the paper, check the rollers and wheels to ensure that there are no torn pieces of paper remain inside the printer.
• Reinsert the paper path cover.

Step 4: If the issue is not resolved yet, check the print cartridge area inside the printer.

• Move the print carriage and if the carriage is unable to move, reinstall the HP LaserJet Pro M252n toner cartridge.
• Take out the jammed paper and ensure that there are no torn pieces of paper left inside the printer.
• Once the jammed paper is taken out, move the carriage to the far left of the printer.
• Close the cartridge access door and turn on the HP LaserJet Pro M252n printer.

Q. Is there a difference between toner and ink cartridges?
A. Yes. HP LaserJet Pro M252n Toner cartridges are used in laser printers like the HP LaserJet Pro M252n. On the other hand in ink cartridges are used in inkjet printers.

Q. What should I choose : HP201X (CF400X) or HP HP201A (CF400) black toner cartridges?
A. You should choose HP201X (CF400X) as it has High-yield HP cartridges of 2,800 pages, whereas HP201A has Standard yield HP cartridges of 1,500 pages.

Q. Is there any trick to load the 201X? I purchased this, but it seems like it’s doesn't fit right and too high. My printer makes a terrible noise.
A. There is no trick. The size of the cartridge case for both the 201A and 201X sizes are identical, only difference if no. of pages yield. Make sure the colored tab (black in this case) is face up on the right hand side when you put the cartridge in the tray. If you haven’t already done so, make sure to contact HP support immediately. The printer is not supposed to make any unusual noises.

Q. Does HP LaserJet Pro M252n print black color only?
A. The HP 201X (CF400X) high-yield cartridge prints black and for the other three colors, you will need: HP 201X Toner Cartridge Cyan, Magenta and Yellow High Yield, 3 HP LaserJet Pro M252n Toner Cartridges (CF401X, CF402X, CF403X). Generally standard-yield cartridges cost less than high yield ones to buy but don't last as long, and end up costing higher per copy than the "X" or high-yield version. The "X" version is the same cartridge, just filled with more ink than the standard-yield cartridges.

Q. Are HP LaserJet Pro M252n Toner cartridges pigment based ink?
A. No, These are standard laser toner, usually a mixture of granulated plastic and carbon black. It's attracted to the imaging drum of the printer by electrostatic charge, then is fused (melted) onto the paper.