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HP - 218X High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Yellow
Average customer rating
4.3
(33 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 33 reviews
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67%of customers recommend this product.
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6 out of
9)
Customer Reviews for HP - 218X High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Yellow
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am extremely disappointed with the HP 218X Hi Yld Yll Toner W2182X and with HP as a company. The cartridge itself is outrageously expensive, and HP has intentionally locked their printers so you are forced to buy only their branded toner. Third party options that cost far less are blocked, even when they work perfectly well.
This feels like a cash grab, not customer care. The printer hardware was reasonably priced, but the long term cost of ownership is absurd once you realize you are trapped into buying HP toner at inflated prices. There is no technical reason for this restriction other than profit.
Print quality is fine, but it is nothing special or worth the premium. Plenty of other brands deliver comparable results without punishing customers at checkout. HP is prioritizing control and revenue over fairness and choice.
This is the last HP printer I will ever buy. I strongly recommend anyone shopping for a printer look at brands that respect their customers and allow affordable alternatives instead of locking you into overpriced consumables.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: MicheleV
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased 1 of each color and spent MORE than the new printer it was for!!
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Augusta GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great yield but too high of a price
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Austin, Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
The cost of replacing toner cartridges is exhorbitant. The materials involved manufacturing the toner cartridges do not justify the high replacement cost. We participate in the recycling program. Why can't we purchase recycled cartridges, or at least get a credit to apply to replacements? This lowers my opinion of the HP brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Posted by: KatyW
from Lancaster Co, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works great! This printer with these toners gives professional looking results. I am thrilled with it. They are expensive, but I feel it's worth it for the results you get.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's hard for me to think about anything other than the high of the ink. The cart just fine.
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Posted by: Tax Edge LLC
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy to use and has a long life. Just wish the extended capacity cartridges were available at the local office supply store.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
HP cartridges for an HP printer. I have used off-brand cartridges in the past, not so good. Stick with products designed to work
I would recommend this to a friend!
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