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HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack

Item: 570635    Model: C8788FN#140

HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack
4.0stars
( 1043 reviews)
  • HP45 yields up to 833 pages
    HP78 yields up to 450 pages
  • Review non-compatible printer information below to ensure each of these cartridges fit your printer.
  • Multi pack! Save up to 10% when you buy combo pack instead of individual cartridges
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HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color ink cartridges offer the finest quality and consistency for all your documents, projects, and presentations

  • HP45 yields up to 833 pages
    HP78 yields up to 450 pages
  • Review non-compatible printer information below to ensure each of these cartridges fit your printer.
  • Multi pack! Save up to 10% when you buy combo pack instead of individual cartridges
  • Fade-resistant color provides superior results and brilliant, true-to-life images that last for generations
  • The unmatched reliability of original HP ink cartridges means consistent convenience and better value
  • High-quality cartridges print everything the way you wanted and are perfect for everyday printing applications
  • Combo pack includes a black and tri-color print cartridge
  • HP 45 Black Ink Cartridge is not compatible with HP Deskjet 3820, 920c, 940c, 940cvr, 1230 Fax, 1230xi, Officejet 5110, 5110v, 5110xi, v40, v40xi, PSC 750xi, 950, 950xi, 950vr printers
  • HP 78 Tricolor Ink Cartridge is not compatible with Color Copier 110, 120, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 170, 210, 210Lx, 260, 270, Designjet 700, 750c, 755cm, 1100c, 1000cxi, 1000cse, 1120cxi, 1120cse, 1600c, 1600cm, 1600cn, 710c, 712c, 720c, 722c, 820cxi, 8209cse, 830c, 832c, 850c, 855c, 855cxi, 855cse, 870cxi, 870cse, 880c, 882c, 890cxi, 890cse, 895cxi, 895cse, Officejet Pro 1150c, 1150cse, 1170c, 1170cxi, 1170cse, 1175c, 1175cxi, 1175cse, r40, r40xi, r60, r80, r80xi, t45, t45xi, t65, t65xi printers
  • hp 65 percent more pages
  • Recycle Ink. Get $2 in Rewards
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  • 95 x 95
Specifications
Wide Format Compatibility No
Cartridge Yield Type Standard
Ink/Toner Color Black/Color
Supply Type Ink
Ink/Toner Cartridge Type Original
Ink/Toner Pack Size 2/Pack
Page Yield Per Package (Up to) N/A
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HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack
 
4.1

(based on 1046 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (477)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (359)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (123)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (52)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (35)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Clean replacement (796)
  • Sharp tones & colors (743)
  • Long cartridge life (477)
  • Dries quickly (428)
  • Easy to replace (422)

Cons

  • Too expensive (315)
  • Short cartridge life (230)
  • Dull tones & colors (24)
  • Smears easily (24)
  • Color fades (22)

Best Uses

  • Everyday documents (920)
  • Graphics & charts (450)
  • Photos (450)
  • Professional documents (379)
  • Greeting cards (19)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Frequent user (739), Heavy duty user (195), Infrequent user (100)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (762), Business (262)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Believe me refills aren't the answer

My reports to the Board of Directors of our Condo Association are always neat and legible. I receive numerous compliments on the them.

My reports to the Board of Directors of our Condo Association are always neat and legible. I receive numerous compliments on the them.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

HP Cartridges are too expsensive!

HP Cartridges are just plain too expensive, and they are not getting any cheaper. Playing the "return the empties", and the "Staples Rewards" game help, but t...Read complete review

HP Cartridges are just plain too expensive, and they are not getting any cheaper. Playing the "return the empties", and the "Staples Rewards" game help, but they are just that...games.

HP has apparently enforced their demands that Staples does not carry their own "Refill Brand".

The plus side is that the cartridges do work reliably, and spare us the clogged jets and leakage problems.

Reviewed by 1046 customers

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5/17/2013
 
2.0

Color has short life

By Drug Guy

from Greenville SC

About Me Frequent User

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

    • Color Fades
    • Short Cartridge Life

    Best Uses

      Comments about HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack:

      Color runs short consistently

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      5/16/2013
       
      3.0

      nothing exciting about this, just a need

      By GB

      from Rochester, NY

      About Me Frequent User

      Verified Buyer
      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

      • Clean Replacement
      • Easy to Replace

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday documents

        Comments about HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack:

        Just a product that I need. Cost of print cartridges are in general, high.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/16/2013
         
        4.0

        Good

        By Skippy

        from Ct

        About Me Frequent User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Replace
        • Long Cartridge Life
        • Long Lasting Color

        Cons

        • Too Expensive

        Best Uses

        • Everyday documents

        Comments about HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack:

        Staples salesperson very helpful.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/10/2013
         
        5.0

        All that matters is the ink quality.

        By Beekeeper

        from SE Michigan

        About Me Frequent User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clean Replacement
        • Dries Quickly
        • Easy to Replace
        • Long Cartridge Life
        • Long Lasting Color
        • Sharp Tones & Colors

        Cons

        • Too Expensive

        Best Uses

        • Everyday documents
        • Graphics & Charts
        • Photos
        • Professional Documents

        Comments about HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack:

        The ink is a bit expensive. I have used off brands but they do not work very well. I prefer to always buy 'parts' that are made to go with equipment, but sometimes funds are low and I need to have an ink refill. It would be nice if there was a 'generic' ink available that was worth using.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        4/4/2013
         
        3.0

        Way too expensive

        By Pat

        from Washington NJ

        About Me Frequent User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clean Replacement
        • Easy to Replace
        • Sharp Tones & Colors

        Cons

        • Too Expensive

        Best Uses

        • Everyday documents
        • Professional Documents

        Comments about HP 45/78 Black and Tri-color Ink Cartridges (C8788BN), Combo 2/Pack:

        Way, way too expensive.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        • Q:

          Employee requested HP 78xl and HP 45. Is this 78 the same as 78xl?
          Asked on 11/7/2011 by christine from plumsteadville, pa

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            The 78 is the Standard Yield.

            Answered on 11/9/2011 by Bonnie B from Staples

        • Q:

          Please confirm this product is a pack for 4 cartridges, or 2 cartridges.
          Asked on 10/24/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            This package contains 1 HP45 Black ink cartridge, and 1 HP78 Tricolor ink cartridge. The tricolor ink cartridge contains 3 colors, magenta, cyan, and yellow.

            Answered on 11/2/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
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