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HP 218, 219, 220 or 222: find the correct toner region

HP 219 is the EMEA family for models sold through the normal UK channel; imported printers need a check of region, full model and existing cartridge code.

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The short answer

If your HP Color LaserJet Pro 3202 or MFP 3302 was bought in the UK and the installed cartridge carries a W219 code, use HP 219A or HP 219X. Do not order HP 218, 220 or 222 merely because the cartridge looks alike.

Why the numbers differ by region

HP assigns different supply numbers to this printer generation in different regions. Shape, chip, regional assignment and support can differ, so the code on the cartridge already in the printer matters more than a similar product photograph.

Regional toner families compared

Family Region Standard yield High yield What it means
HP 218 North AmericaUnited States, Canada, Latin America (in part) W2180A W2181A W2182A W2183A W2180X W2181X W2182X W2183X 218A/218X is the numbering for the Color LaserJet Pro 3201/3301 series as HP sells it in North America. A printer bought in the UK does not use these numbers.
HP 219 UK / EMEA family Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, rest of EMEA W2190A – W2193A W2190X – W2193X 219A/219X is the numbering HP uses for this printer generation in the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe. This is the toner sold here and supported by HP support here.
HP 220 Asia-Pacific (in part)parts of Asia-Pacific W2200A – W2203A W2200X – W2203X In some Asia-Pacific markets HP uses the 220 numbering for comparable 3202/3302 hardware. Only relevant if your printer was bought outside Europe.
HP 222 Other regions / later versionsvaries by country W2220A – W2223A W2220X – W2223X 222A/222X is another regional or later numbering within the same printer generation. If you find this number on your cartridge or in your printer menu, your printer is intended for a different region than the UK 219 version.

Does your printer take HP 218 after all?

HP 218 is the North American series for the same printer generation. Those cartridges and printers are covered on our sister site 218toner.com, with a page for each code and each printer model.

Open the HP 218 guide on 218toner.com →

How to confirm the correct family

  1. Read the code on the installed or starter cartridge.
  2. Check the printer's complete model name and the country where it was purchased.
  3. Compare that code with HP's supplies list for the exact regional model number.
  4. For an imported printer, do not rely on the UK-facing model name alone.

After confirming the code: current HP 219 offers

The retailer links below are only for the European HP 219 family. Use them only if your printer asks for W2190A–W2193A or W2190X–W2193X.

W2190A – original HP 219A black

2 of 5 retailers with a checked price

  • Lowest checked price

    £60.05
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    VAT included · Free delivery (conditions apply)

    Cartridge Save

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

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  • £78.49
    Not calculable

    VAT included · Free UK mainland delivery

    HP Store UK

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·

Additional retailer option · no price in our database

Amazon.co.uk

amazon.co.uk

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Check price at Amazon.co.uk

Not yet checked by us — price at retailer

Comparison of 2 retailers with a checked price. Delivery charges are known, so this is a delivered-total comparison. How we compare →

W2190X – original HP 219X black

2 of 4 retailers with a checked price

  • Lowest checked price

    £84.47
    Not calculable

    VAT included · Free delivery (conditions apply)

    Cartridge Save

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·
  • £114.98
    Not calculable

    VAT included · Free UK mainland delivery

    HP Store UK

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·

Additional retailer option · no price in our database

Amazon.co.uk

amazon.co.uk

Targeted Amazon search results for this product; Amazon.co.uk shows the current price.

Check price at Amazon.co.uk

Not yet checked by us — price at retailer

Comparison of 2 retailers with a checked price. Delivery charges are known, so this is a delivered-total comparison. How we compare →

Check all eight European HP 219 codes.

Questions about HP 218, 219, 220 and 222

Which toner family applies in the UK?

HP 219 is the relevant family for HP Color LaserJet Pro 3202/MFP 3302 models sold through the normal UK channel.

Can I use HP 218 or HP 222 instead of HP 219?

Not by assumption. Similar shape does not prove matching regional coding; use the printer region and existing W-code.

What should I check for an imported printer?

Check the purchase country, complete model number and current cartridge code, then HP's supplies list for that region.

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Facts from HP and standards bodies are labelled as such. Calculations (cost per page and annual cost) are estimates by the 219toner.com editorial team. Last reconciled on .