HP Cyan toner 305A – 304A

The HP 304A and HP 305A Cyan toner cartridges share the exact same structural shape, internal mechanics, and gear design because they are built on the same core Canon-co-developed platform. They use an all-in-one cartridge architecture, which means the cyan toner supply, developer roller, and internal green OPC drum cylinder are integrated into a single unit.

However, they are not directly interchangeable out of the box because they use different tracking smart chips and have minor plastic keying differences.

1. Complete System Compatibility Matrix

For aftermarket configuration or web listings, these two cyan units route to completely distinct printer generations:

HP 304A Cyan Track (CC531A):

• Color LaserJet CP2025 / CP2025n / CP2025dn / CP2025x

• Color LaserJet MFP CM2320nf / CM2320fxi

HP 305A Cyan Track (CE411A):

• LaserJet Pro 300 color MFP M375nw

• LaserJet Pro 400 color M451nw / M451dn / M451dw

• LaserJet Pro 400 color MFP M475dn / M475dw

2. Technical Specifications & Yield Metrics

Unlike the black cartridge in the 305 series (which has a high-yield “X” version), the color cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) are only available in standard-yield “A” capacities from HP.

3. The Full Color Companion Sets

To help map out full kit bundles or inventory categories, here are the matching color part numbers that complete these sets:

304A Color Set Family:

• CC530A (Black) — ~3,500 pages

• CC531A (Cyan) — ~2,800 pages

• CC532A (Yellow) — ~2,800 pages

• CC533A (Magenta) — ~2,800 pages

305A/305X Color Set Family:

• CE410A / CE410X (Black) — ~2,200 / ~4,000 pages

• CE411A (Cyan) — ~2,600 pages

• CE412A (Yellow) — ~2,600 pages

• CE413A (Magenta) — ~2,600 pages

4. Component-Level Rebuilding & Canon Twins

• Canon Cross-Reference (Engine Twins):

  • The HP 304A Cyan (CC531A) is physically identical to the Canon CRG-118C / CRG-718C cartridge (used in the imageCLASS LBP7200C / MF8350Cdn).

  • The HP 305A Cyan (CE411A) is physically identical to the Canon CRG-131C / CRG-731C cartridge (used in the imageCLASS LBP7110Cw / MF628Cw).

• Internal Component Sourcing: For aftermarket production or remanufacturing, the physical plastic shell can be cast as a “universal shell” for both lines. The internal wear items—including the color-specific OPC drum, cyan-rated developer roller, wiper blades, and doctor blades—are 100% interchangeable across the HP 304A, HP 305A, Canon 118, and Canon 131 lines. The final distinction is determined entirely by the electronic smart chip mounted onto the top rail guide.