30A
Compatible HP 30A Black Toner Cartridge (CF230A)
1,600 pages
$29.99
HP LaserJet PRO M203dw toner and drum
Your LaserJet PRO M203dw takes the 30A (standard yield) and 30X (high yield), plus the 32A drum. At our price that is about 0.9¢ a page.
The HP LaserJet PRO M203dw is a mono laser printer in the LaserJet PRO M203 series, which shares cartridges across 3 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the 30A at about 1,600 pages and the 30X at about 3,500. At our prices that is 1.9¢ a page against 0.9¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
The drum is a separate part on this printer. The 32A is rated for about 23,000 pages, so it outlasts several toner cartridges and only needs replacing when the printer reports drum life, not every time you change toner.
When you compare prices, compare cost per page rather than the sticker price: a cheaper cartridge with half the rated yield costs more to run. Every cartridge here ships free, is covered by our printer damage protection and can be returned within 90 days, opened or not.
Cartridges that fit
30X
Compatible HP 30X Black High Yield Toner Cartridge (CF230X)
3,500 pages
$30.99
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32A
Compatible HP 32A Drum Unit (CF232A)
23,000 pages
$36.99
Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A | 1,600 pages | $29.99 | 1.9¢ |
| 30X High yield | 3,500 pages | $30.99 | 0.9¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one 30X every 3 months.
Questions about the LaserJet PRO M203dw
What toner does the HP LaserJet PRO M203dw use?
The 30A and 30X. HP lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are HP's published figures.
Does the LaserJet PRO M203dw have a separate drum?
Yes. The 32A drum unit is a separate part rated for about 23,000 pages. Replace it when the printer reports drum life, not when you change toner.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the LaserJet PRO M203dw warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because you used a third-party cartridge. If one of ours damages the printer, our printer damage protection covers the repair.
Other HP LaserJet PRO M203 models
Most of these share the same cartridges. Check the model page to be sure.
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Page updated Sep 22, 2026. Compatibility checked by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician. Brand names and part numbers are used only to identify compatibility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturer.