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HP M404n: 59A/CF259A and 59X/CF259X toner

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For an HP LaserJet Pro M404n sold in Spain, HP lists two original black toners: standard 59A/CF259A and high-capacity 59X/CF259X. Startoner offers a CF259A toner variant and a bundle containing CF259A plus CF257A. Check the selected variant: a product-level yield does not establish the bundle yield or guarantee recognition of an alternative.

Original references for the M404n

HP lists the M404n on its Spanish pages for original 59A/CF259A and 59X/CF259X toner. It declares approximately 3,000 pages for the former and 10,000 for the latter under its stated test conditions. These are Spain-market original supplies; the listings do not verify a different seller’s cartridge recognition, fit or yield.

Besides M404n, HP lists M404dn, M404dw, M428dw, M428fdn and M428fdw for the original 59A and 59X. The seller separately names those six devices; its list is not HP certification of the alternative.

Startoner variants and declared yield

For the M404n, select the CF259A toner-only option, SKU ST-HP-CF259A, pending the seller’s explanation of the incongruous CF257A drum bundle. The Startoner listing has one CF259A variant and another combining CF259A with CF257A, while its 3,000-page field is at product level. No separate declaration assigns that figure to each component or to the bundle as a whole. Check the selected SKU and ask the seller before making a cost comparison.

HP identifies CF257A as the 57A imaging drum for the M436 family, not as M404n toner. Ask the seller to explain the bundle’s relevance to this printer.

How to estimate cost per page

Divide the current price of an individual toner by the pages declared for that exact reference, treating VAT and delivery consistently. Do not divide the CF259A+CF257A bundle price by 3,000 as though it were one toner. Coverage and use affect actual output; this arithmetic does not guarantee savings.

Before paying, read Startoner’s current returns and conformity policy and shipping terms. Checkout shows final charges and estimated delivery for your destination. The conditions depend on the order and product state; a supply policy is not a general promise about the printer’s warranty. The current policy states three years of legal conformity for the Startoner supply, subject to its terms.

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Frequently asked questions

Which original toners does HP list for the M404n?

HP lists the M404n on its Spanish pages for original 59A/CF259A and 59X/CF259X toner. It declares approximately 3,000 pages for the former and 10,000 for the latter under its stated test conditions. These are Spain-market original supplies; the listings do not verify a different seller’s cartridge recognition, fit or yield.

Does Startoner’s 3,000-page figure also apply to its bundle?

Do not assume so. The Startoner listing has one CF259A variant and another combining CF259A with CF257A, while its 3,000-page field is at product level. No separate declaration assigns that figure to each component or to the bundle as a whole. Check the selected SKU and ask the seller before making a cost comparison.

Does a cartridge recognition warning always mean a faulty chip?

No. A warning may reflect installation, the cartridge reference, contacts, cartridge condition or another issue specific to the printer. Record the exact message and follow official checks for your model before blaming the chip. If the warning continues with a Startoner product, give the seller the cartridge reference, printer model and error text.

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