138A Black Toner Cartridge Compatible Replacement (2 Pack) - High

In this review the 138A Black Toner Cartridge (2 Pack) is examined for office and home users who need a reliable, high-yield replacement for HP 138A/138X cartridges. The bottom line: it is a practical, cost-effective option for Pro 3001 and Pro MFP 3101 series owners who want up to 1,500 pages per cartridge and hassle-free installation, thanks to the included latest chip that avoids manual OEM chip swaps. This review focuses on compatibility, page yield, and real-world value so buyers can decide whether it suits their workflow.

Key Features

• With Chip: The cartridge ships with the latest chip installed, which ensures fast recognition and avoids the need to remove or transfer an OEM chip manually.
• High Yield: Each 138A cartridge offers up to 1,500 pages at 5% coverage, making the 2 pack a solid choice for moderate to busy print environments.
• Compatible Models: Designed for HP Pro 3001dn, Pro 3001dw, Pro MFP 3101fdn and Pro MFP 3101fdw printers, so compatibility is clear for supported machines.
• Plug-and-Play: Out of the box recognition usually works smoothly because the replacement uses a modern chip to mirror OEM signals.
• Print Quality: Manufactured to deliver sharp, long-lasting black text and consistent monochrome prints for everyday documents.

Who It's For

Small offices, home offices, and students who use HP Pro 3001 or Pro MFP 3101 series printers will find this 2 pack useful when they need a straightforward, higher-yield black toner at a lower per-cartridge cost than single purchases. It is especially convenient for environments that prefer cartridges with a ready-to-use chip to minimize setup time.

Users with HP printers enrolled in the Contract Printer program (HP+ service) that use models suffixed with the letter e, such as Pro 3001dwe or MFP 3101fdwe, should not buy this cartridge; the listing specifically states it is not compatible with those machines. Buyers who require color printing or proprietary OEM service benefits should consider OEM supplies instead.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Included chip provides fast recognition and easy installation with supported printers.
• High yield of up to 1,500 pages per cartridge at 5% coverage reduces replacement frequency.
• Two-cartridge pack provides backup supply and better per-cartridge value for frequent printing.
• Consistent black text output suitable for documents and reports.

Cons

• Not compatible with HP Contract Printer models that carry the suffix e, so model confirmation is required before ordering.
• As a compatible replacement rather than OEM, some specialized support or service features tied to manufacturer cartridges may not apply.

Specifications

Product Type	Compatible Black Toner Cartridge (2 Pack)
Compatible Models	Pro 3001dn, Pro 3001dw, Pro MFP 3101fdn, Pro MFP 3101fdw
Replaces	HP 138A / 138X / W1380A / W1380X
Page Yield	Up to 1,500 pages per cartridge (Letter/A4, 5% coverage)
Includes	2 Pack cartridges with latest chip installed
Not Compatible With	HP Contract Printers with suffix 'e' (example: Pro 3001dwe)

Our Verdict

The 138A Black Toner Cartridge 2 pack is a practical replacement for owners of supported HP Pro 3001 and Pro MFP 3101 printers who want a higher yield and easier installation via a preinstalled chip. It delivers dependable black print quality and a good page yield for typical office documents, offering sensible value for users who confirm their model is not an HP+ contract variant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these cartridges work in HP Pro 3001dwe?
They will not; cartridges are not compatible with HP Contract Printer models suffixed with 'e' such as Pro 3001dwe.

Do I need to swap the OEM chip?
No, the replacement cartridges come with the latest chip preinstalled so manual OEM chip transfer is not required.

How many pages can I expect per cartridge?
Each 138A cartridge is rated for up to 1,500 pages at 5% coverage on Letter/A4 paper.