Compatible HP 218A Black Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)

Replaces HP 218A (W2180A) · SKU TS-HP218A

$56.99 Genuine $78.89 Save $21.90, 28%

1,300 pages, about 4.4¢ per page

Buying for the office? The price drops with quantity.

2 or more$54.14 eachsave 5%
4 or more$51.29 eachsave 10%
10 or more$48.44 eachsave 15%

Applied automatically in the cart. Mix and match does not apply; the break is per cartridge.

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This compatible 218A prints about 1,300 pages at roughly 4.4¢ a page and replaces the genuine HP 218A. It fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw and HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdwe and 5 other HP models. It ships with a new chip, so the printer reads the toner level.

Will this fit my printer?

HP builds these printers with dynamic security. HP says they are designed to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and firmware updates keep that in place. Remanufactured cartridges that reuse the original HP chip keep working. Check our fit list before ordering.

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Specifications

Replaces OEM number	HP 218A
Also written as	W2180A, HP218A, HP 218A
Color	Black
Rated yield	1,300 pages (ISO/IEC 19798 (HP: "Declared yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing"))
Yield class	Standard yield
Cost per page	4.4¢ at our price
Chip	Included, reports toner level
Build	Confirmed with the supplier before launch
Facts checked	2026-09-17 by Dan Whitaker, Print Technician

Specs from hp.com, hp.com, staples.com, cdw.com.

Genuine 218A vs ours

	Genuine HP 218A	TonerInkWorld 218A
Price	$78.89	$56.99
Rated yield	1,300 pages	1,300 pages
Cost per page	6.1¢	4.4¢
Printer warranty	Unaffected	Unaffected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Returns	Varies by seller	90 days, opened defective cartridges included

Genuine price from Staples OEM listing; hp.com PDP would not render a price. CDW OEM listing showed $78.99 sale / $103.84 regular: https://www.cdw.com/product/hp-218a-original-laser-toner-cartridge-black-1-each/7875556, checked Sep 17, 2026. Source. Prices move, so we re-check monthly.

How to install it

Open the cartridge door on the front of the printer.
Pull the old cartridge straight out.
Take the new cartridge out of its bag and rock it gently five or six times end to end.
Pull the sealing tab straight out to remove the tape.
Line the cartridge up with the guides inside the printer and push it in until it seats.
Close the door and print a test page.

If something goes wrong

The printer does not recognize the cartridge

Power the printer down, reseat the cartridge, and make sure the contacts and chip are clean. If the message stays, check whether a firmware update changed how the printer reads third-party chips.

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Pages come out blank or very light

Nine times out of ten the sealing tape is still in place or the cartridge needs rocking to spread the toner. Pull the cartridge, check the tape, rock it gently, and reinstall.

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Streaks or a repeating mark down the page

Streaks usually come from the drum, not the toner. Clean the corona wire if your printer has one, and check the drum count before replacing the cartridge again.

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Questions about the 218A

How many pages does a 218A print?

About 1,300 pages. The rating follows ISO/IEC 19798 (HP: "Declared yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing"). That is a rated average, so heavy graphics use toner faster than plain text.

218A or 218X: which one fits my printer?

Both fit the same printers. The 218A is the standard-yield cartridge and the 218X is the high-yield one, so the difference is how often you swap it, not whether it works.

Does a compatible cartridge void my printer warranty?

No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty just because you used a third-party cartridge. If a cartridge of ours damages your printer, our printer damage protection covers the repair.

What if it does not work in my printer?

Send it back. Returns are open for 90 days and that includes opened cartridges that are defective. Shipping is free both ways.

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Pairs with

218X

Compatible HP 218X Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge (W2182X)

2,500 pages

High yield

$59.99 Save 54% vs genuine

Before you order

Dan Whitaker, Print Technician, checks the part number, printer list and yield on this page against HP's published specs. How we check cartridges.

90-day returns, including opened cartridges that are defective. Guarantee and returns. To start a return, email returns@tonerinkworld.com with your order number.

Page updated Sep 22, 2026. Brand names and part numbers are used only to identify compatibility. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturer.