Description

The HP 131A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF213A) is engineered to deliver breathtaking colour output, long‑lasting performance, and reliable operation for the HP LaserJet Pro 200 series of printers. Designed as an original HP consumable, the 131A Magenta offers vibrant hues, professional‑grade saturation, and consistent toner dispersion throughout its 1,800‑page lifetime. Whether you are printing business presentations, marketing materials, retail flyers, promotional displays, school assignments, or day‑to‑day office documents, this cartridge ensures precise colour reproduction with every print.

With optimized toner chemistry and HP ColorSphere technology, the HP 131A Magenta delivers glossy, luminous colour output ideal for high‑impact graphics, brand‑consistent marketing assets, and high‑resolution images. Its ability to maintain vibrancy across diverse paper types makes it a versatile solution for both corporate and creative environments. In addition, HP engineering ensures flawless compatibility, easy installation, minimized downtime, and dependable results even in demanding printing conditions.

This long‑form description explores every aspect of the HP 131A Magenta cartridge from its colour performance and business value to environmental responsibility and technical reliability providing an in‑depth understanding of why this cartridge is considered one of the most dependable colour toner solutions available today.

OUTSTANDING COLOUR PERFORMANCE

Colour output is the defining strength of the HP 131A Magenta toner. Using HP’s specialized formulation, the cartridge produces vivid, bright, and intense magenta tones that enhance documents, graphics, and photographs. This makes it especially well‑suited for businesses that rely on visual communication such as marketing agencies, design studios, retail stores, educational institutions, real estate firms, and corporate communications teams.

The toner’s reflective gloss helps produce prints with enhanced contrast and a professional finish. When combined with compatible cyan and yellow cartridges, the HP 131A Magenta generates full‑spectrum colour output that is both accurate and visually stunning. From product catalogues to event posters, every print stands out crisp and vibrant.

The toner particles are engineered for uniform application, reducing streaks, blotting, and uneven colour patches. This ensures that charts, logos, photographs, and digital artwork all display consistent colour grading and saturation.

ENGINEERED FOR CONSISTENT, RELIABLE RESULTS

Reliability is central to the design of HP’s Original LaserJet cartridges. The HP 131A Magenta ensures stable printing performance from the first page to the last. It delivers a standardized yield of approximately 1,800 pages according to ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards, ensuring you can plan your printing budget with confidence.

HP’s internal quality testing ensures that each cartridge meets strict performance benchmarks including toner density, colour accuracy, page consistency, and print durability. These quality guarantees eliminate the risk of faded prints, speckling, premature cartridge failure, or toner leaks issues that are common with third‑party cartridges.

DESIGNED FOR HP LASERJET PRO 200 SERIES

The HP 131A Magenta cartridge is optimized for seamless compatibility with the following HP LaserJet Pro 200 printers:

• LaserJet Pro 200 Color Printer M251n
• LaserJet Pro 200 Color Printer M251nw
• LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276n
• LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw

In these devices, the cartridge works with HP’s precision-engineered imaging drum, heating system, and print management firmware to produce smooth, flawless output. HP’s Smart Install and SureSupply alert systems ensure easy setup and timely reordering notifications.

EFFORTLESS INSTALLATION AND MINIMAL DOWNTIME

The HP 131A Magenta toner cartridge is designed for fast, problem‑free installation. Its rigid structural design prevents toner disturbance while ensuring smooth placement inside the printer. With HP’s snap‑in mechanism, users can replace the cartridge in seconds with no technical experience required.

Once installed, HP printers automatically detect the cartridge, optimize calibration, and prepare it for immediate printing. This combination of automated setup and intuitive design helps businesses, schools, and homes maintain productivity with little downtime.

BUSINESS VALUE & COST EFFICIENCY

Although the HP 131A Magenta is an original OEM product, it offers excellent long‑term value through consistent performance, reduced reprints, and minimal maintenance issues. Every misprint wastes time, paper, and labour making reliability a cost‑saving factor. HP Original toner reduces the frequency of reprints and prevents printer malfunctions, which are more common with remanufactured or generic alternatives.

For organisations that depend on professional presentation marketing teams, legal offices, consulting firms, design teams the quality of printed output directly impacts brand credibility. HP Original toner ensures that every colour document represents your organisation at the highest standard.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS & CLOSED‑LOOP RECYCLING

HP is globally recognized for its industry‑leading sustainability programs. The HP 131A Magenta toner cartridge is fully supported by HP Planet Partners, a free recycling initiative designed to ensure responsible reuse of materials. Users can simply return empty cartridges to HP for environmentally safe recycling, ensuring that plastics and components are reprocessed rather than ending up in landfills.

The program contributes to HP’s closed‑loop manufacturing process in which recycled cartridges become raw materials used to create new HP toner supplies.

SECURITY, AUTHENTICITY & PRODUCT PROTECTION

HP Original toner cartridges feature:

• tamper‑resistant chips
• secure firmware compatibility
• authenticity verification features
• protective packaging against environmental contamination

These safeguards ensure secure communication with HP printers and protect your device against firmware issues sometimes triggered by non‑OEM cartridges.

Authenticity verification protects your investment and ensures consistent output across the entire cartridge yield.

ADVANCED COLOUR TECHNOLOGY

The HP 131A Magenta uses HP’s proprietary ColorSphere toner technology, which enables:

• improved gloss
• enhanced contrast
• luminous colour finish
• smooth gradient transitions

These benefits enhance printed photos, digital art, vector graphics, diagrams, and presentations, providing superior visual clarity.

This makes the cartridge ideal for designers, marketers, and businesses creating client‑facing documents.

IDEAL USE CASES

Business & Office Use

• Marketing brochures
• Infographics
• Slide decks
• Reports and charts

Creative & Design Applications

• Photography prints
• Branding artwork
• Digital mockups
• Colour‑rich layouts

Home & Education

• School projects
• Event materials
• Personal design projects

Thanks to its vivid colour output, this cartridge is perfect for any environment where aesthetics and professional presentation matter.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

• Product Type: HP Original LaserJet Colour Toner Cartridge
• Model Number: HP 131A Magenta (CF213A)
• Color: Magenta
• Print Technology: Laser printing
• Page Yield: Approx. 1,800 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
• Compatible Printers: LaserJet Pro 200 M251/M276 series
• Cartridge Dimensions: 365 × 100 × 110 mm
• Cartridge Weight: Approx. 0.8 kg
• UPC Code: 0886111334995
• Warranty: HP Premium Protection Warranty
• Recycling Program: Supported by HP Planet Partners
• Installation: Snap‑in design for fast replacement
• Print Output Quality: Glossy, bright, photo‑quality colours