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Black rectangular toner cartridge with matte finish and green chip visible

Troy

Troy 02-81601-001 MICR Toner Secure HY 12500 Pages Black

SKU CH-9X24-72JYG MPN 02-81601-001

High-yield MICR toner cartridge prints 12500 pages of secure black output with hidden red anti-tamper agent for compatible HP LaserJet printers

  • Cartridge QuantitySingle Pack
  • Cartridge ColorBlack
  • Replacement ModelCE255X
  • Compatible ProductsHP LaserJet P3015 HP LaserJet P3015
  • Approximate Page Yield12500 Pages
  • MICR TonerYes
  • High-yield 12,500-page cartridge reduces replacement frequency
  • MICR Toner Secure formulation meets banking standards for checks
  • Hidden red security agent reveals chemical tampering attempts
  • Replaces CE255X for HP LaserJet P3015 and M525 series
  • New OEM cartridge with zero recycled content

High-Yield MICR Cartridge for Check Printing

The Troy 02-81601-001 is a high-yield MICR toner cartridge designed for businesses that print cheques and financial vouchers. It delivers an approximate yield of 12500 pages and contains a hidden red security agent that appears if chemical alteration is attempted. This cartridge replaces the CE255X and is formulated to meet worldwide banking standards for secure document production.

Consistent Security Output Across Large Jobs

The toner maintains its magnetic character recognition quality and security properties throughout the full 12500-page rated life. The red security agent is distributed evenly within the formulation so that tamper evidence remains reliable from the first page to the last. This consistency supports batch processing of sensitive documents without degradation of the anti-fraud features.

Verify Printer Is MICR Modified Before Ordering

This cartridge only functions correctly in printers that have been factory modified or upgraded for MICR printing. Standard HP LaserJet P3015, M521 or M525 series devices without the modification will not produce valid MICR output. Buyers who need standard black toner for everyday documents should choose a non-MICR cartridge instead.

Highlights

  • High-yield 12,500-page cartridge reduces replacement frequency
  • MICR Toner Secure formulation meets banking standards for checks
  • Hidden red security agent reveals chemical tampering attempts
  • Replaces CE255X for HP LaserJet P3015 and M525 series
  • New OEM cartridge with zero recycled content

Specifications

BrandTroy
Model02-81601-001
Cartridge QuantitySingle Pack
Cartridge ColorBlack
Replacement ModelCE255X
Compatible ProductsHP LaserJet P3015
HP LaserJet P3015
Approximate Page Yield12500 Pages
MICR TonerYes
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size610 × 457 × 279 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Troy 02-81601-001 cartridge produce extra noise or heat when printing large batches all day?

The cartridge itself adds no moving parts, so it does not increase printer noise or heat beyond normal operation.

What printer must I already own for this MICR toner to work?

You need a MICR-modified HP LaserJet P3015, P3010, P3016, M521 series or M525 series device; a standard HP printer will not accept it.

Can I keep using my existing HP CE255X toner alongside this Troy 02-81601-001 in the same MICR printer?

Yes, the cartridge replaces the CE255X and fits the same slot, so you can swap between standard and MICR toner as needed.

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