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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw Toner With Chip 4-Pack
This myCartridge compatible HP 218X toner 4-pack is made for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw printer. It includes black, cyan, magenta, and yellow high-yield toner cartridges with pre-installed smart chips, so you can install them without transferring chips from old cartridges.
Compatible Printers
This HP 218X toner cartridge set is designed for the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301 printer series. Please confirm your printer model before ordering.
What’s in the Box
| Cartridge | OEM Number | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x HP 218X Black | W2180X | Black | ~3,200 pages |
| 1 x HP 218X Cyan | W2181X | Cyan | ~2,500 pages |
| 1 x HP 218X Magenta | W2183X | Magenta | ~2,500 pages |
| 1 x HP 218X Yellow | W2182X | Yellow | ~2,500 pages |
Page yield is based on 5% coverage per ISO testing standards. Actual yield varies by printer settings, file type, paper, coverage, and usage.
Product Description
If you are looking for HP 3301cdw toner, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw toner cartridges, or HP 218X toner with chip, this myCartridge 4-pack is a high-yield replacement set for home office, school, small business, and compact MFP color laser printing.
Each cartridge includes a pre-installed smart chip to help support printer recognition and toner-level monitoring. This helps reduce setup steps compared with chipless toner cartridges that may require old-chip transfer.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw is a compact multifunction color laser printer commonly used by home offices, schools, and small businesses that need color printing, copying, and scanning in a space-saving MFP setup. HP 218X high-yield toner is the better fit when you print regularly and want fewer cartridge changes than HP 218A standard-yield toner.
Why Choose myCartridge for HP 3301cdw Toner?
- Made for HP 3301cdw users: clearly matched to HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw and compatible HP 3201 / 3301 series printers.
- With pre-installed smart chips: install the cartridges without moving chips from old cartridges.
- Complete 4-color set: includes black, cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges in one pack.
- High-yield value: HP 218X prints more pages than HP 218A standard-yield toner, which is better for regular color laser and MFP document printing.
- Everyday print quality: designed for sharp black text, clean color output, reports, invoices, presentations, schoolwork, scanned-copy workflows, shipping labels, and daily office files.
- Support after purchase: get help with setup questions, printer recognition issues, replacement support, or eligible returns.
HP 218A vs HP 218X for HP 3301cdw
HP 218A and HP 218X fit the same HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw printer. The main difference is page yield. Choose HP 218X if you print regularly and want fewer cartridge changes with a lower cost per page.
| Feature | HP 218A Standard Yield | HP 218X High Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Black Page Yield | ~1,300 pages | ~3,200 pages |
| Color Page Yield | ~1,200 pages each | ~2,500 pages each |
| Compatible Printers | HP 3201 / 3301 series | HP 3201 / 3301 series |
| Best For | Light to moderate printing | Regular home office and business printing |
For a deeper comparison, see our HP 218X vs 218A toner guide.
About the Smart Chip
Each HP 218X cartridge comes with a pre-installed smart chip to help your compatible HP printer recognize the cartridge and display toner-level status. You do not need to remove or transfer the chip from your old cartridge.
How to Install HP 218X Toner in HP 3301cdw

- Open the printer front cover and pull out the toner drawer.
- Remove the old cartridge from the correct color slot.
- Unpack the new HP 218X cartridge and gently rock it side to side 5–6 times.
- Remove the protective seal completely.
- Insert the cartridge firmly until it clicks, close the drawer, and print a test page.
How Does myCartridge HP 218X Print?
Based on internal myCartridge R&D lab testing, this HP 218X compatible toner set achieved approximately 99.82% print output similarity compared with OEM output under controlled test conditions.
Testing data is from the myCartridge R&D lab. Actual print results may vary by printer condition, paper type, document coverage, print settings, and usage environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw use?
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw uses HP 218A standard-yield toner and HP 218X high-yield toner. This product is the HP 218X high-yield 4-pack with pre-installed smart chips.
Does this HP 3301cdw toner pack include all four colors?
Yes. It includes HP 218X black W2180X, cyan W2181X, yellow W2182X, and magenta W2183X toner cartridges.
Does HP 3301cdw use the same toner as HP 3301fdw?
Yes. HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw and HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw use the HP 218A / 218X toner family. This product is the HP 218X high-yield 4-pack with pre-installed smart chips.
Does HP 3301cdw use the same toner as HP 3201dw?
Yes. HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw and HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw use the HP 218A / HP 218X toner family. This product is the HP 218X high-yield 4-pack with pre-installed smart chips.
Do I need to transfer a chip from my old cartridge?
No. Each cartridge comes with a pre-installed smart chip. You do not need to remove or transfer chips from old cartridges.
What does “with chip” mean for HP 3301cdw toner?
“With chip” means each cartridge includes a smart chip installed to help support printer recognition and toner-level monitoring.
Is HP 218X the same as HP 218A?
No. HP 218A and HP 218X fit the same HP 3201 / 3301 series printers, but HP 218X is the high-yield version and prints more pages.
My HP 3301cdw shows a non-HP cartridge alert. Is that normal?
Yes. Some HP printers may show a non-HP cartridge or supply alert when a compatible cartridge is installed. Follow the printer prompt, such as OK, Continue, or Use Anyway, then print a test page.
Can HP firmware updates affect compatible toner cartridges?
Firmware updates may affect how some HP printers recognize compatible cartridges. This myCartridge HP 218X toner set includes smart chips designed for the listed compatible printer models. If you see a recognition issue, contact myCartridge support for help.
What should I do if HP 3301cdw does not recognize the cartridge?
First confirm that your printer model is HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301cdw or another listed HP 3201 / 3301 series printer. Then remove and reinstall the cartridge firmly into the correct color slot. If the issue continues, contact myCartridge support for troubleshooting, replacement, or return help on eligible orders.
Will HP 218X fit HP 210X, HP 206X, or HP 414X printers?
No. HP 218X, HP 210X, HP 206X, and HP 414X are different toner families for different HP printer models. HP 218X is for listed HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and MFP 3301 series printers.
myCartridge is an independent supplier of compatible printer cartridges. HP, 218A, 218X, W2180X, W2181X, W2182X, W2183X, Color LaserJet Pro, and related model names are trademarks of HP Inc., referenced here for compatibility purposes only.