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Does the HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw block third-party ink?
Dynamic Security status, official workarounds and cartridge numbers, from HP's own documents. Last checked 2026-10-28.
Yes. HP lists this printer as Dynamic Security enabled.
HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw is on HP's list of Dynamic Security printers. HP says these printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip or electronic circuitry, and they use dynamic security to block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Firmware updates can block cartridges that worked before. [1]
| Model | HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw |
|---|---|
| Series on HP's list | HP Color LaserJet Pro M255-M256 Printer series |
| Dynamic Security | Blocks non-HP chips |
| On HP's July 2021 list? | Yes |
| HP firmware fix | None named in HP's support document |
| Checked | 2026-10-28 |
Legitimate options
Only options HP or the printer maker itself publishes. We do not cover firmware downgrades, chip resets or other hacks.
- Use cartridges that reuse an original HP chip. HP says non-HP cartridges that reuse an original HP security chip or have unmodified HP circuitry are unaffected by dynamic security; reused, remanufactured and refilled cartridges that keep the HP chip can work. Ask the seller in writing which chip is inside. HP policy PDF
- Check your printer's online firmware-update settings. HP says dynamic security can change through firmware updates delivered over the internet, and points to the printer's user guide for those settings. HP also says Instant Ink and ePrint need automatic online updates. HP policy PDF
- If you have not bought yet, choose a printer that is not a Dynamic Security model. Epson says its restrictions can be avoided with some other printers, such as EcoTank cartridge-free printers (see the Epson page).
Compatible cartridge numbers
As listed by HP for this model (North America). The number can differ by country, and a printer may take either of the numbers shown (for example, black or tri-colour). Confirm with your printer's ink-door label before buying. Source
Cost per page: not shown. We only show it where a source gives both the page yield and a price, and we have not found that for this model.
Same series
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dn Blocks non-HP chips
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M255nw Blocks non-HP chips
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M256dn Blocks non-HP chips
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M256dw Blocks non-HP chips
- HP Color LaserJet Pro M256nw Blocks non-HP chips
Sources
- [1] HP "Dynamic security guidance for channel partners", July 2021, section "Dynamic security enabled products list" (pp. 6–9) · HP Inc., July 2021 · HP's document for resellers. It is marked "HP Confidential" and we could only find it on a reseller's website (jarcomputers.com), not on hp.com. It is the most complete per-model list of Dynamic Security printers we could find from HP. It is dated July 2021, so newer models are not in it.
- [2] HP Printers – Dynamic Security Enabled Printers (HP policy statement, PDF) · HP Development Company, L.P., © 2020 (undated PDF) · HP's own policy text, hosted on HP's support community site. It contains no model list.
- [3] Epson: third-party ink cartridges and your Epson printer · Epson America, undated page · Epson's own statement on third-party ink.
- [4] Original HP Ink and Toner supplies compatibility – For North America (4AA8-4471ENUC, June 2026, Rev. 2) · HP Inc., June 2026 · HP's supplies compatibility table for North America. It lists cartridge numbers by model; it gives no page yields or prices.
Links open the maker's own pages. Dates are the document's date; "undated page" means the page shows no date. Our check date is 2026-10-28. Read how we source this.