HP LaserJet 550-sheet Paper Tray

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For the money (£239 ex-VAT), this extra 550-sheet tray is only really worth it if you’re already running your HP printer frequently with the same paper type and you hate babysitting it. The value proposition is simple: fewer refills, less downtime, and a bit less workflow friction in busy UK offices. If you’re doing high-volume printing (reports, invoicing runs, internal docs) or you want the printer to switch between paper sizes without constantly swapping trays, this kind of accessory earns its keep pretty quickly.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it on “principle” if you don’t actually need the capacity or if you’re mostly printing low volumes. In many environments, the labour/time saved is small, and the cost can be better spent elsewhere (better printer settings, consumables, or even getting the right main unit capacity/config upfront). Also, make sure it’s compatible with your exact HP model before you commit—HP accessories are annoyingly model-specific, and nothing wastes time like returns and procurement delays. If you tell me the exact printer model, I can give you a sharper “buy/don’t buy” call.