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HP 218 vs 219 vs 222: which toner do you need in the U.S.?
HP sells this printer generation worldwide but numbers the toner per region and says the product is regionalized. Here is which series belongs with your printer.
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Seeing HP 219 or HP 222 online while you look for toner for an HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw or MFP 3301? You are looking at the same printer generation, but at another region's toner numbering. HP's own support table assigns one series per region and states: "The product is regionalized for the regions and countries listed above."
The three series side by side
| Series | Region (HP) | Standard yield | High yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP 218 | North America, Australia and New ZealandUnited States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand | W2180A · W2181A · W2182A · W2183A | W2180X · W2181X · W2182X · W2183X |
| HP 219 | UK, Ireland and EuropeUnited Kingdom, Ireland, Europe | W2190A · W2191A · W2192A · W2193A | W2190X · W2191X · W2192X · W2193X |
| HP 222 | Latin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India and ChinaLatin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India, China | W2220A · W2221A · W2222A · W2223A | W2220X · W2221X · W2222X · W2223X |
HP 218 — North America, Australia and New Zealand
The numbering for printers sold in the United States: HP 218A (standard yield) and HP 218X (high yield). HP's U.S. support pages list these cartridges for the 3201dw, MFP 3301sdw and MFP 3301cdw, and HP Store lists them for the 3301fdw.
HP 219 — UK, Ireland and Europe
HP's table marks HP 219 "UK, Ireland, and Europe only". European models carry different numbers (3202/3302). A U.S. printer does not take HP 219 cartridges bought in Europe.
HP 222 — Latin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India and China
HP's table marks HP 222 for Latin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India and China only. HP's U.S. support page for the 3203dw lists HP 222 — which is why the 3203dw is not an HP 218 printer, even though the name looks close.
Printer bought in the Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe? It takes HP 219 — our sister guide 219toner.com compares HP 219 prices for European markets.
Look-alike model numbers
The model number alone is not always enough — two cases we found in HP's U.S. records:
- HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203dw: HP's U.S. support page for the 3203dw lists HP 222A/222X (W2220–W2223), not HP 218. HP's regional table assigns HP 222 to Latin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India and China. Buy HP 222 for this model.
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3303fdw: HP's U.S. support has two 3303fdw records: one lists both HP 218 and HP 222 cartridges (17 entries), the other lists none. No U.S. retail listing was found. Read the number on the cartridge already in your printer before ordering.
How do I know which series my printer uses?
- Look at the cartridge that came with the printer or the one inside it now: the number is printed on the label.
- Check the printer's supplies status page or the supplies screen — it usually shows the cartridge number.
- Look up your printer on HP Support (support.hp.com, U.S. site) with your model or serial number.
- A 3201dw or MFP 3301sdw/fdw/cdw bought new in the U.S. uses HP 218.
Or use the printer finder.
After the code check: current HP 218 offers
Use these only when your printer asks for W2180A–W2183A or W2180X–W2183X. Prices come from the same checked offer layer as the product pages, before sales tax.
W2180A — Original HP 218A black
| Retailer & seller | Price & shipping | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
 Staples Item 24595410 4.5/5 · 759 reviewsReviews shared across listing variants | $78.89 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $6.07 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer | View deal |
 Best Buy SKU 6577762 | $78.89 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $6.07 / 100 pages | Get it by Sat, Sep 26, or pick up in store (ZIP 08817) In stock when checked | View deal |
 Walmart Sold by Staples Item 5634304859 4.3/5 · 59 reviewsReviews of this exact listing | $78.89 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $6.07 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
 Quill Item 901-24595410 | $78.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $6.08 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
 HP Store Sold by HP W2180A | $78.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $6.08 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
 Toner Buzz W2180A | $83.11 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $6.39 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer | View deal |
6 of 10 listings with a checked price · before sales tax
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Lowest checked product price
$78.89$6.07/100 pp 6.1¢/pageFree standard shipping · before sales tax
Staples Item 24595410
4.5/5 · 759 reviewsReviews shared across listing variantsCheck current delivery time at the retailer
View deal Checked yesterday · - $78.89$6.07/100 pp 6.1¢/page
Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Best Buy SKU 6577762
Get it by Sat, Sep 26, or pick up in store (ZIP 08817)
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $78.89$6.07/100 pp 6.1¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
Walmart Sold by Staples
Item 5634304859
4.3/5 · 59 reviewsReviews of this exact listingCheck current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $78.99$6.08/100 pp 6.1¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
Quill Item 901-24595410
Check current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked today · - $78.99$6.08/100 pp 6.1¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
HP Store Sold by HP
W2180A
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In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $83.11$6.39/100 pp 6.4¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
Toner Buzz W2180A
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View deal Checked yesterday ·
Additional retailer · no price shown
Amazon.com Exact Amazon product page (ASIN B0CV4K1XNW). Amazon shows its current price and seller after you click; we only show Amazon prices from Amazon's own approved feed.
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- View at B&H Photo
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- View at Office Depot OfficeMax
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- View at CDW
CDW Exact CDW listing. CDW refused our automated check on 2026-09-23, so no price is shown.
W2180X — Original HP 218X black
| Retailer & seller | Price & shipping | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy Sold by Staples, Inc. SKU 10757542 | $114.89 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Get it by Fri, Sep 25 (Best Buy estimate for ZIP 08817) In stock when checked | View deal |
| Walmart Sold by Toner Planet Item 5507481614 4.2/5 · 95 reviewsReviews of this exact listing | $114.89 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
| Quill Item 901-24595414 | $114.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
| HP Store Sold by HP W2180X | $114.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
| Staples Item 24595414 4.5/5 · 759 reviewsReviews shared across listing variants | $114.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer | View deal |
 Newegg Sold by Official HP Store (on Newegg) Item 9SIAR0TKC47740 · MPN W2180X | $114.99 + $2.99 shipping · $117.98 before sales tax Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
| Toner Buzz W2180X | $114.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $3.59 / 100 pages | Check current delivery time at the retailer In stock when checked | View deal |
7 of 10 listings with a checked price · before sales tax
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Lowest checked product price
$114.89$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/pageFree standard shipping · before sales tax
Best Buy Sold by Staples, Inc.
SKU 10757542
Get it by Fri, Sep 25 (Best Buy estimate for ZIP 08817)
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $114.89$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/page
Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Walmart Sold by Toner Planet
Item 5507481614
4.2/5 · 95 reviewsReviews of this exact listingCheck current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $114.99$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
Quill Item 901-24595414
Check current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked today · - $114.99$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
HP Store Sold by HP
W2180X
Check current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $114.99$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
Staples Item 24595414
4.5/5 · 759 reviewsReviews shared across listing variantsCheck current delivery time at the retailer
View deal Checked yesterday · - $114.99$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/page
+ $2.99 shipping · $117.98 before sales tax
Newegg Sold by Official HP Store (on Newegg)
Item 9SIAR0TKC47740 · MPN W2180X
Check current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday · - $114.99$3.59/100 pp 3.6¢/page
Free standard shipping · before sales tax
Toner Buzz W2180X
Check current delivery time at the retailer
In stock when checked
View deal Checked yesterday ·
Additional retailer · no price shown
Amazon.com Exact Amazon product page (ASIN B0CV4K9ZHN). Amazon shows its current price and seller after you click; we only show Amazon prices from Amazon's own approved feed.
Exact listings we could not price-check — price at the retailer
- View at B&H Photo B&H Photo
Exact B&H listing. B&H blocked our automated check (bot verification) on 2026-09-23, so no price is shown.
- View at CDW CDW
Exact CDW listing. CDW refused our automated check on 2026-09-23, so no price is shown.
Frequently asked questions about HP 218 / 219 / 222
What do codes like W2180A and W2180X mean?
They are HP's part numbers. "W218" is the HP 218 family, the next digit is the color (0 black, 1 cyan, 2 yellow, 3 magenta) and the last letter is the capacity (A standard, X high yield). So W2182X is high-yield yellow.
Retailers also add their own item numbers (Staples, Best Buy SKU, Walmart item) — the W218… code is the one to match. Four-pack model numbers such as W2180AQ1 or W2180XQ1 identify retailer bundles.
Why do HP 218, 219 and 222 exist side by side?
HP sells this printer generation in different regions with different cartridge numbers and says the product is regionalized. HP's own table: HP 218 for North America, Australia and New Zealand; HP 219 for the UK, Ireland and Europe only; HP 222 for Latin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India and China only.
For a printer bought in the United States, buy HP 218A or HP 218X.
Can I use HP 219 cartridges from Europe in my U.S. printer?
Do not plan on it. HP regionalizes these cartridges and sells the U.S. 3201/3301 printers with HP 218. The U.S. models also have different model numbers from the European 3202/3302. Buy the 218 series here; we do not recommend importing another region's supplies.
Which color cartridge do I need?
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201/3301 printers use four separate cartridges: black (K), cyan (C), yellow (Y) and magenta (M). The printer's control panel or the HP Smart app shows the level of each. Replace only the color that is low.
The OEM codes per color: black W2180A/W2180X, cyan W2181A/W2181X, yellow W2182A/W2182X, magenta W2183A/W2183X. A or X is a capacity choice, not a color — black in X with colors in A is fine.
Which printers use HP 218 toner?
In the United States: the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw and the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw, 3301fdw and 3301cdw (the 3301cdw is sold through Costco). HP's U.S. store and support pages list all eight HP 218 cartridges for these models.
Look-alike numbers are not automatic matches: HP's U.S. support page for the 3203dw lists HP 222 cartridges, and the 3204dw and 3304fdw show no U.S. supplies at all. The printer finder explains each case.
Does 218X fit everywhere 218A fits?
Yes. HP lists the A and X versions of every color for the same printers; the high-yield cartridge is the same shape and slot, it just holds more toner. You do not need a setting change when you switch.
Sources (5)
- Manufacturer · support HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 2300, 3300 Printers — Replace a toner cartridge (part numbers per country/region) — HP Support (U.S.)
Covers the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201–3204, 3288 and MFP 3301–3304, 3388. HP's table: HP 218A/218X (W2180–W2183) for North America, Australia and New Zealand; HP 219A/219X for the UK, Ireland and Europe only; HP 222A/222X for Latin America, ISE, Greater Asia, India and China only. "The product is regionalized." Also gives HP's replacement steps.
Checked: September 24, 2026
- Manufacturer · support HP Support U.S. — HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw: ink or toner cartridges — HP Support (U.S.)
Lists the HP 218A and HP 218X cartridges (nine entries incl. a duplicate W2180X listing).
Checked: September 23, 2026
- Manufacturer · support HP Support U.S. — HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw: ink or toner cartridges — HP Support (U.S.)
Lists the HP 218A and HP 218X cartridges.
Checked: September 23, 2026
- Manufacturer · support HP Support U.S. — HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203dw: ink or toner cartridges — HP Support (U.S.)
Lists HP 222A and HP 222X (W2220–W2223) — not HP 218. All shown as unavailable in the U.S. store.
Checked: September 23, 2026
- Manufacturer · support HP Support U.S. — HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3303fdw: ink or toner cartridges — HP Support (U.S.)
One 3303fdw record lists 17 cartridges: both HP 218A/218X and HP 222A/222X. A second 3303fdw record (2101440522) lists none.
Checked: September 23, 2026
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