HP 203A Black Generic Cartridge (CF540A): South Africa’s #1 Choice for Reliable Office Printing

At Toner Corporation, we’ve supplied HP toner since 2001. As South Africa’s #1 supplier, our HP 203A Black Generic Cartridge (CF540A) delivers OEM-equivalent quality—without the OEM price. That’s The Office Printing Company way. This premium compatible cartridge is engineered specifically for HP’s Color LaserJet Pro M254, M280, and M281 series printers, providing exceptional black and white output for all your business documents, invoices, and everyday printing needs while significantly reducing your printing costs.

What Printers Is the HP 203A Black (CF540A) Compatible With?

The HP 203A Black Generic Cartridge (CF540A) is precision-designed for seamless integration with these popular HP models:

• HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw / M254nw – Compact colour laser printers with wireless connectivity for small offices
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw – Multifunction colour printer with print, copy, and scan capabilities
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdn / M281fdw – Enhanced multifunction printers with print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities

These printers are trusted throughout South African offices for their reliable performance and professional output quality. This cartridge is compatible with OEM codes CF540A, CF541A, CF542A, CF543A, and HP 203A series.

What Is the Page Yield?

Understanding page yield helps you budget effectively for your printing needs. Based on the industry standard 5% coverage per page:

• Black: Up to 1,400 pages – ideal for text-heavy documents, reports, and everyday office printing

This yield is based on standard testing methods and may vary depending on document type, coverage, and printer settings.

What Are the Key Benefits?

• Crisp text & images: Professional black and white results that reflect well on your business. Our HP 203A Black Generic Cartridge (CF540A) produces sharp, dense black text and smooth graphics that rival original OEM cartridges.
• Easy install: Remove protective seal, insert, and print in minutes – no technical expertise or special tools required.
• Long-lasting: 1,400-page yield keeps your printer running smoothly between replacements, reducing office downtime.
• Money-wise: OEM-equivalent performance at a fraction of the price – ideal for businesses managing printing budgets without compromising on quality.
• 100% guarantee: Backed by our complete money-back guarantee for absolute peace of mind with every purchase.

Reference Information

Alternative Codes

For inventory and ordering reference: HP CF540A, HP 203A, 203A, CF540A, CF541A, CF542A, CF543A, CF-540A, CF-541A, CF-542A, CF-543A, CF540AB, CF541B, CF542B, CF543B, CF540AC, CF541AC, CF542AC, CF543AC, CF540AM, CF541AM, CF542AM, CF543AM, CF540AY, CF541AY, CF542AY, CF543AY, HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw, M254nw, MFP M280nw, M281fdn, M281fdw.

Product Note

NB: Pictures shown may vary slightly from the actual product received. All cartridges meet or exceed OEM specifications.

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Complete Your 203A Series Set

• HP 203A Cyan (CF541A) (1,300 pages)
• HP 203A Magenta (CF543A) (1,300 pages)
• HP 203A Yellow (CF542A) (1,300 pages)
• HP 203A Value Pack (B/C/M/Y) – complete colour solution at the best value

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