87A MICR
Compatible HP 87A MICR Black Toner Cartridge (CF287A)
9,000 pages
$109.94
HP LaserJet Pro M501n toner
Your LaserJet Pro M501n takes the 87A MICR (standard yield) and 87X MICR (high yield). At our price that is about 0.7¢ a page.
The HP LaserJet Pro M501n is a mono laser printer in the LaserJet Pro M501 series, which shares cartridges across 1 models.
It takes two black cartridges that differ only in capacity: the 87A MICR at about 9,000 pages and the 87X MICR at about 18,000. At our prices that is 1.2¢ a page against 0.7¢, so the high-yield cartridge costs less to run unless you print very little.
On this printer the drum is built into the cartridge, so there is no separate drum to buy or reset. Every new cartridge brings a fresh drum with it.
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
Which yield is worth it
| Cartridge | Yield | Price | Per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87A MICR | 9,000 pages | $109.94 | 1.2¢ |
| 87X MICR High yield | 18,000 pages | $129.98 | 0.7¢ |
What it costs you a month
About $9.66 a month in toner, roughly one 87X MICR every 3 months.
Questions about the LaserJet Pro M501n
What toner does the HP LaserJet Pro M501n use?
The 87A MICR and 87X MICR. HP lists these cartridges as compatible with this model, and the yields on this page are HP's published figures.
Does using a compatible cartridge void the LaserJet Pro M501n 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.
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Page updated Sep 23, 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.