u/1981pw

I have an HP MFP3301cdw. I know, HP sucks. But I got a deal on this printer as a closeout with a discount code on top of that, which made it too good to pass up at the time (about $200). It really has worked well. Print quality is good and the features fit my needs well.

I need a complete set of cartridges, which is going to cost in excess of $500 for high yield factory cartridges. I tried a set of aftermarket cartridges and they were junk.

I am considering just offering the HP on my neighborhood Facebook page for free to someone and buying a Brother MFCL3780CDW to replace it. Their XXL high yield cartridges are similar in price when the time comes, but they are rated for significantly more pages. And, it's not an HP.

All I need are color laser all in one with scan to USB, Print from USB, duplex scanning, duplex printing. The rest of my needs list is met by almost any modern printer (AirPrint, some sort of app access for scanning, etc.).

If you know aftermarket solutions for HP 218X cartridges that are not hot garbage, I am all ears. Otherwise, I am curious what you'd do in my situation.

I was able to pick up 3 of the new OEM 15 round mags today. They fit and function in the gun perfectly, as one would expect. But I was a bit surprised that the dimensions of the mag are different enough that they don't fit in my extra mag carriers I have. One is a no-name that I have no idea where it came from and the other is a Comp-Tac belt clip carrier.

Has anyone seen any options listed for the new mags yet? I realize this is a brand new thing, but figured it was worth an ask.