HP LaserJet 1x550 Paper Feeder and Cabinet

Product Overview

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At £398.36 ex‑VAT, the HP LaserJet 1x550 Paper Feeder and Cabinet is only a good buy if you genuinely need the extra capacity *and* you’re putting it somewhere it makes your workflow smoother, not just “because it’s available.” For busy offices, the main value is reducing refill runs and keeping output consistent when print volumes spike. If your staff are constantly feeding paper, this kind of feeder + cabinet combo tends to pay for itself in time saved and fewer interruptions. It also makes the printer setup feel more “proper office”—less paper clutter on desks and a cleaner, more stable environment.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it casually. If you mostly do low-volume printing, or you already have other trays/solutions that meet demand, this becomes expensive storage for paper rather than a productivity upgrade. Also, if you’re not sure your exact HP printer model is fully compatible or you might change hardware soon, you risk paying for something you can’t easily redeploy. In short: buy it if you’re committed to that specific HP printer and you’re running enough print jobs to justify the extra paper handling; skip it if your printing is light or your setup might change in the near future.