The HP LaserJet Enterprise M506, LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527 and LaserJet Pro M501 all take HP 87 black toner: the standard 87A (CF287A) or the high-yield 87X (CF287X). Both cartridges fit the same printers, and HP rates them at about 8,550 and 18,000 pages under ISO/IEC 19752 (HP 87A, HP 87X).
Our compatible 87A and 87X
| Cartridge | Page yield | Price | Cost per page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible 87A (CF287A) | 9,000 pages (our rating) | $31.58 | about 0.35¢ |
| Compatible 87X (CF287X) | 18,000 pages (our rating) | $50.06 | about 0.28¢ |
The 87X costs $18.48 more and prints twice the pages.
Prices as listed on October 17, 2026. Cost per page is the price divided by the page yield.
HP printers that take 87A and 87X
HP lists the same printers for both cartridges, so every model below takes either the CF287A or the CF287X.
| Series | Models | Cartridge |
|---|---|---|
| HP LaserJet Enterprise M506 | M506n, M506dn, M506x | 87A (CF287A) or 87X (CF287X) |
| HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527 | MFP M527dn, MFP M527f, Flow MFP M527c, Flow MFP M527z | 87A (CF287A) or 87X (CF287X) |
| HP LaserJet Pro M501 | M501n, M501dn | 87A (CF287A) or 87X (CF287X) |
| HP LaserJet Managed E52545 | Managed MFP E52545dn, Managed Flow MFP E52545c | 87A (CF287A) or 87X (CF287X) |
Sources: HP's US store page for the 87X lists the M506n, M506dn, M506x, MFP M527dn, MFP M527f, Flow MFP M527z and Pro M501dn. HP's M506 user guide and LaserJet Pro M501 user guide (which covers the M501n and M501dn) name the 87A and 87X as replacement cartridges. HP's toner compatibility paper for its managed 500-series printers marks both the CF287A and CF287X as compatible with the E52545dn and E52545c. HP's MFP M527 series product guide lists the 87A and 87X as supplies for the whole series, including the Flow MFP M527c.
Which M501? A note on the name
The printer covered here is the black-and-white HP LaserJet Pro M501, sold as the M501n and M501dn. HP's user guide for it lists only the 87A and 87X as toner, so it does not use the HP 501A, 502A or 503A cartridges, despite the similar numbers.
How to confirm your model
Check the model name on the front of the printer, for example "LaserJet Enterprise M506dn" or "LaserJet Pro M501n", and match it to the table above. You can also take out the cartridge that's in the printer now: an HP 87 cartridge is labeled CF287A or CF287X.
Replacing the cartridge
- Open the printer's top cover to reach the toner cartridge.
- Lift the old cartridge out.
- Unpack the new cartridge and remove any packing material.
- Slide the new cartridge into place.
- Close the cover.
Your printer's user guide has model-specific steps if anything looks different.
FAQ
Do the M506 and M527 use the same toner?
Yes. HP lists the 87A (CF287A) and 87X (CF287X) for both the LaserJet Enterprise M506 and the MFP M527.
Does the LaserJet Pro M501 take 87A or 87X?
Either one. HP's M501 user guide lists both the 87A and the 87X for the M501n and M501dn.
How many pages does an 87 cartridge print?
HP rates its 87A at about 8,550 pages and its 87X at about 18,000. Our compatibles are rated at 9,000 and 18,000 pages.
Ready to order? Choose our compatible 87A (CF287A) for $31.58 or our compatible 87X (CF287X) for $50.06.