HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN Toner Cartridges

The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN is a monochrome laser printer designed for small business and home offices that require high-quality output. It supports business apps. These apps are small modules and snippets that allow you to print unique tasks at pre-scheduled times. The printer also offers HP’s ePrint technology which allows users to print from anywhere with a Web connection by sending an email to the printer's email address. The device has single colour HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges.

The printer has a boxy appearance and weighs 11 kg approx. and measures 364 x 271 x 368 mm respectively. The device comes in the matte black finish. At the front there are two paper loading trays, one is the input tray which can handle up to 250 sheets of paper and the other is a multipurpose tray which can store up to 50 sheets of paper. It has a 3.5-inch touch panel located at the top. The device runs on 800 MHz processor with 256 MB of RAM.

The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401DN supports USB port and ethernet connectivity. The printer supports mobile printing capabilities which include web-based apps, Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint. The printing resolution of this device is up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. It also supports automatic duplexing for double-sided printing. It offers expandable paper input tray which can be increased up to 800 sheets.

• Expandable paper handling capacity
• Supports USB port
• Supports ethernet connectivity
• Includes automatic duplexing
• Supports Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint
• Delivers high quality output

• Slow printing speed
• Lacks hard disk drive
• Non expandable RAM
• High purchase price
• Limited output tray’s paper handling capacity

The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN is an efficient monochrome laser printer with good quality results. The printer has many advanced features which include ethernet connectivity, automatic duplexing, mobile printing capabilities and also supports USB port. However, its high purchase price and single colour HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges might make users think twice before going for it.

The Replacement for HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges are:

• HP CF280X (HP80X) black
• HP CF280A (HP80A) black

How to correct print defects?

The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN printer is a duplex printer that offers a print resolution of 1200X1200 dpi. It offers many other features and therefore is an ideal option for home and office users. You get a set of HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges along with the newly purchased printer.

Over a period of time, you start experiencing printing flaws such as horizontal banding or vertical streaks. These defects can occur in any machine and drastically affect the overall print quality that the machine offers. One of the most common reasons for such defects is the cartridge. If the old toner cartridge is not of good quality then you can but these cartridges online as well.

To correct the horizontal banding defect, follow the steps below:

1. Dark or light lines that are repeated through the length of the page is horizontal banding defect. It may occur due to the unevenly distributed toner in the cartridge. Try reprinting the document.
2. If the problem persists, print the document from the second tray.
3. If the problem is not solved, replace the old cartridge with new HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridge.
4. In the printer control panel, select the print mode for a heavier paper than what is selected. It will slow the speed of printing and may improve the quality of print.

To correct light vertical streak print problem, follow the steps below:

1. This print defect is usually seen in a document that has a larger fill area and does not appear on a text document. Print the document again.
2. Take the cartridge out of the printer and shake it a few times. This will redistribute the toner and improve the print quality.

To correct dark vertical streaks defect, follow the steps below:

1. This defect occurs along the length of the page and may be corrected if you try printing the page again.
2. Take the HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges out of the printer and shake it. Then place it back. This will redistribute the toner.
3. If the issue has not been corrected then try printing a cleaning page.
4. You should also check the toner level of the cartridge.

Q. Is there any way to reduce the use of toner while printing from HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN?
A. You can try to reduce the output resolution on your laser printer. The laser printer output resolution setting is adjustable. If you are printing at a lower resolution the printer will use less toner. Your printer may be pre-set to 600 dpi or even 1200dpi, if this is the case then try resetting to 300 dpi. Depending on what you are printing, especially text, you will probably not see much of a difference in the print quality of your HP toner. Otherwise, HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN has an EconoMode option for printing. Printing in EconoMode use less toner and decreases the cost per page.

Q. How many pages can HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN print per minute?
A. It can print up to 33 pages per minute (A4).

Q. Does HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN have an LCD screen?
A. Yes, this printer has a 3.5 inch LCD screen.

Q. I want to order a multipack of HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges. Can you deliver it to me in Dublin? And what are your delivery charges?
A. Yes, we deliver to all areas of Republic Ireland and Northern Ireland. The delivery of any product starts from €1.99 inc. VAT. If ordering paper, for example, the delivery charge will be higher according to weight. The charge for ordering HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges will be given at the time of checkout.

Q. Is HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN compatible with UNIX OS?
A. Yes, HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN is compatible with UNIX OS.

Q. Can you guarantee security of my personal credentials while conducting a transaction for HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges?
A. When you purchase items on this website, the payment will be hosted by Sage Payments to ensure maximum security of your credit/debit card details. The information provided by you will remain protected and no third party will have access to it.

Q. Does environment is a factor that can affect the average print cartridge yield of any printer?
A. HP designs its printing systems to provide quality and reliable printing over a wide range of environments, but some environments can cause the system to use more or less toner, impacting the yield. For example, very humid environments can cause HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges yields to decrease.

Q. From where can i order the HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges on this site?
A. To order the cartridges on this site, you can go to Orders and Return page and fill up the order information along with the shipping address . We aim in delivering your order within 1-2 working days.

Q. How can i use EconoMode for printing my documents?
A. Your product has an EconoMode option for printing drafts of documents. With the help of EconoMode you can use less toner and decrease the cost per page. However, using EconoMode can also reduce the print quality. HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If the EconoMode is used for full-time, the toner supply might outlast the mechanical parts in the toner cartridges. If print quality begins to degrade and is no longer acceptable, consider replacing the HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges as soon as possible.

Q. How can i cancel a current printing job in my Mac machine?
A. If you want to cancel your print job, follow the steps as suggested

1. If the print job is currently printing, cancel it by pressing the Cancel button on the product control panel.
   NOTE: On Pressing the Cancel button will clear the print job that is currently in progress. If more than one print job is waiting, pressing the button clears the print job that currently appears on the product control panel.
2. You can opt for canceling a print job from a software program or a print queue.
   • Software program: Typically, a dialog box appears briefly on the computer screen, allowing you to cancel the print job.
   • Mac print queue: Open the print queue by double-clicking the product icon. Highlight the print job you want to delete, and then click on Delete

Q. How to resolve various image defects in HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN printer?
A. While printing any document, the image quality may get affected and this can be resolved using these steps:

• Try reprinting the document. The print quality defects can be intermittent in nature or can go away completely with continuous printing
• Check the level of the cartridges. If a cartridge is in very low state or has passed the rated life, replace your HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridge with the new one
• Make sure that the printer driver and tray print mode settings match the print media (sheets), loaded in the paper tray. Try using a different print mode for improving the print quality
• Make sure that the type of the paper, size, and weight you use are supported by the printer. It is always recommended to use good quality paper that support your printer, or visit printer support page at support.hp.com for a list of the supported paper sizes for various printers

Q. How many pages can be print using one cartridge?
A. The HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN printer works with two different variants of HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges. One is the COMPATIBLE HP CF280X (HP 80X) toner that is a high capacity toner cartridge and can provide up to 6900 pages of print volume. The other one is COMPATIBLE HP CF280A (HP 80A) toner with regular ink capacity which provides up to 2700 pages of print volume.

Q. What recommendations does HP provide for selecting a good quality driver for your HP printer with Windows?
A. HP’s recommendation for driver is based upon your day-to-day printing needs. The following information might help you selecting the right one as per your needs:

• HP ePrint Software is mostly recommended for mobile and cloud users who need a single, easy, and every-day printing solution for their printers at office or at home
• The HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) is suggested for enterprise and suits the office environments where a single driver could perform multiple tasks and where network-connected HP printer models are used for everyday business printing
• The HP printer-specific drivers are available for download from hp.com. Hp recommended them for performing full-feature printing with one specific printer model which might include scan functionality also
• For basic network printing, use the compatible HP printer-specific drivers that are included in the Microsoft operating system

Q. How to inspect the damaged cartridges for your printer?
A. HP always provide high-quality HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges for your printers. But If you start getting poor quality printouts, this may be because of damaged cartridges. One need to keep a check on the cartridges to make sure they are not damaged or faulty. See the process below to make the cartridge check:

• Remove the HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges from the product, and confirm that the orange protective tape (the packaging seal of the toner cartridge) has been removed
• Check if the memory chip damaged. It is metallic chip on the top side of the toner cartridge that gets in contact with the printer system on the cartridge installation. This cartridge chip notify the printer about the toner level in the cartridge and if the cartridges are installed and working properly or not
• Check the surface of the imaging drum on the bottom of the toner cartridge
  CAUTION: Do not touch the roller (imaging drum) on the bottom of the cartridge. Fingerprints left on the drum can cause print-quality issues
  • If you receive any scratches, fingerprints marks, or other damage on the imaging drum, replace the HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges immediately.
  • If the imaging drum does not appear to be damaged, rock the toner cartridge gently several times and reinstall it. Print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved

Q. Does your printer includes HP Laserjet Pro 400 M401DN toner cartridges with the printer or they must be purchased separately?
A. We do not sell the printer on the site. However, we know that from past few years HP is including the cartridges with every laserjet printer purchase. These cartridges are same as the normal cartridges, but the only difference is that these cartridges are filled a bit more toner powder than the regular cartridges. Reason being the new printer needs extra ink for its new and dry image drums/printheads to absorb the ink to start with.