InkNI 218A Toner Cartridges 4 Pack No Chip - Compatible Color Laserjet

In this review of the InkNI 218A Toner Cartridges 4 Pack, the bottom line is simple: it is a budget-friendly replacement set for owners of compatible HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP printers who are comfortable transplanting an existing chip. The reviewer found these cartridges to be a practical option for small offices or home users who want near-OEM page yields without paying OEM prices, provided they follow the included user guide to remove and install the original HP 218A or 218X chip into the new cartridges.

Key Features

• No Chip: The pack ships without chips so buyers can reuse the original HP 218A or 218X chip to retain printer compatibility and messaging.
• Four Colors: Includes black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges so a full color replacement is available in one purchase for uninterrupted printing.
• Page Yield: The black cartridge is rated at about 1,300 pages and each color at about 1,200 pages at 5 percent A4 coverage for predictable running costs.
• Compatibility: Built for HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and MFP 3301 series printers so installation is straightforward for supported models when the chip is transferred.
• User Guide Included: A printed guide is supplied to walk through chip removal and installation steps, which is helpful for less technical users.

Who It's For

This 4 pack is aimed at budget-conscious offices and home users running the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and MFP 3301 series who are willing to remove and reuse the OEM chip. If you maintain your own printers and want to lower per-page costs while keeping similar yields to OEM cartridges, this pack makes sense.

Users who prefer plug-and-play cartridges with preinstalled chips, or who do not want to handle small chip transfers, should look for alternatives that include chips or are explicitly plug-and-play. Also, environments that require manufacturer service agreements may need OEM supplies instead.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Cost-effective way to replace all four toner colors at once compared with buying OEM cartridges individually.
• Good page yield estimates (1,300 black and 1,200 color at 5% coverage) help plan supply purchases.
• Compatibility with multiple Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and MFP 3301 models makes this a convenient bundle for those printers.
• Includes a user guide that clearly describes the required chip transfer process.

Cons

• Cartridges arrive without chips, so buyers must remove the chip from the original HP cartridge and install it themselves, which adds a step and may deter some users.
• Limited documentation in the pack may leave users seeking additional guidance online if they are unfamiliar with chip transfer.

Specifications

Brand	InkNI
Contents	1x Black 218A, 1x Cyan 218A, 1x Magenta 218A, 1x Yellow 218A, 1x User Guide
Chip	No chip included (user must transfer HP 218A or 218X chip)
Compatible Printers	HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and MFP 3301 series
Page Yield	Black ~1,300 pages; Color ~1,200 pages each (5% A4 coverage)
Pack Size	4 Pack (B/C/Y/M)

Our Verdict

The InkNI 218A 4 Pack is a solid value for users of HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and MFP 3301 printers who do not mind transferring the original chip. It delivers near-OEM page yields and includes all four colors in one economical bundle, making it a good choice for small offices that print regularly and want to lower supply costs without sacrificing consistent output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these cartridges work out of the box?
They do not include chips, so you must remove the chip from your original HP 218A or 218X cartridge and install it on the new cartridges following the included user guide.

What printers are supported?
They are compatible with HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201 and Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301 series models listed in the product information.

What are the expected page yields?
The black cartridge is rated at about 1,300 pages and each color at about 1,200 pages at 5 percent coverage on A4 paper.