HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw Toner Cartridges
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw uses the HP 218A and HP 218X toner cartridge family a four-colour laser set in Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. The 218A is standard yield: Black (W2180A) reaches 1,300 pages and each colour (W2181A, W2182A, W2183A) 1,200 pages. For offices printing regularly, the 218X high-yield cartridges make more sense Black (W2180X) extends to 3,200 pages and each colour (W2181X, W2182X, W2183X) to 2,500 pages, cutting cost per page and reducing how often you reorder. All yields are rated at 5% page coverage. Both genuine HP and compatible versions are available at Ink Depot, with bundle packs of 4 and 8 for genuine, and 5 and 10 for compatible. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible toner cartridges does not void your printer warranty.
The 218X series is the stronger buy for any office or home-office setup handling regular colour printing the black cartridge alone prints more than twice as many pages as its 218A equivalent, and the cost-per-page saving compounds over time. Compatible 218A and 218X cartridges are also available as singles or in bundle packs of 5 and 10, offering a straightforward way to reduce running costs without affecting your consumer rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Genuine 218A and 218X cartridges are available as 4-packs and 8-packs; compatible versions come in 5-packs and 10-packs. Metro orders over $99* receive free delivery a small fee applies to rural and regional postcodes. Browse the full HP toner cartridges range or shop the HP 218A and 218X toner cartridge family page for singles and bundle options.
FAQ
What toner cartridges does the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw use?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw uses HP 218A and HP 218X toner cartridges in Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. The 218A is standard yield and the 218X is high yield both families share the same four cartridge number suffixes: W2180 (Black), W2181 (Cyan), W2182 (Yellow), and W2183 (Magenta), with an "A" or "X" at the end indicating the yield tier. Both genuine HP and compatible versions are stocked at Ink Depot.
What is the difference between HP 218A and HP 218X toner for the 3301fdw?
The 218A Black yields 1,300 pages and each 218A colour yields 1,200 pages at 5% page coverage. The 218X Black yields 3,200 pages and each 218X colour yields 2,500 pages at the same coverage rate. For a printer used regularly in a home office or business, the 218X works out cheaper per page and means fewer cartridge changes throughout the year.
Can I use compatible toner cartridges in my HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw without voiding the warranty?
Yes. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible HP 218A or 218X toner cartridges in your HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw does not void your printer warranty. You are not required to use genuine HP toner to maintain your consumer rights, provided the compatible cartridge has not caused direct damage to the printer.
