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Customer Reviews for HP 78A Black Standard Yield Toner Cartridge, Prints Up to 2,100 Pages (CE278A)

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2316 reviews
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Summary of reviews

The product is generally well-received for its quality and ease of installation, though some find it expensive. It performs well with clean prints, but lacks color options and has size limitations.

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Posted Feb 6, 2026
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 8, 2025
I only needed one cartridge! Will not live long enough to use two!
Already responded that it is unfair to make a customer buy two in a pack when self life and use are considered. $215 for two cartridges is really unconscionable and unfair. Address the issue…..
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Paula K.
Posted Jul 13, 2011
"Great Product"
Very satisified with the performance of this product.
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Posted Jul 13, 2011
"Great Product"
Very satisified with the performance of this product.
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Paula K.
Posted Jul 11, 2011
Lower Cost Cartridge DECEPTION!
The main reason for upgrading to the printer that I did (HP MFP 1522) was to get better ink yield (and honestly for scanning abilities too). Because HP no longer clearly marks the yield on the packaging[...] this "around $80" cartridge would produce nearly the same amount of printing as my older HP 98a cartridges. ... Way Wrong!!!... I used to spend about $120 for over...
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Posted Jul 11, 2011
Lower Cost Cartridge DECEPTION!
The main reason for upgrading to the printer that I did (HP MFP 1522) was to get better ink yield, (and honestly for scanning abilities too). Because HP no longer clearly marks the yield on the packaging[...] this "around $80" cartridge would produce nearly the same amount of printing as my older HP 98a cartridges. ... Way Wrong!!!... I used to spend about $120 for over...
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Paula K.
Posted Jul 5, 2011
Hugely Disappointing
This is the worst cartridge performance ever! I am so disappointed with HP. I would like to know what they are planning to do about this problem. Looks like my all-in-one will be an all-in-everything-EXCEPT-printer. I will have to purchase a new printer that is a workhorse and doesn't cost an arm and a leg for supplies (preferably from a different company).
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Posted Jul 5, 2011
Hugely Disappointing
This is the worst cartridge performance ever! I am so disappointed with HP. I would like to know what they are planning to do about this problem. Looks like my all-in-one will be an all-in-everything-EXCEPT-printer. I will have to purchase a new printer that is a workhorse and doesn't cost an arm and a leg for supplies (preferably from a different company).
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 29, 2011
HP Toner Cartridge HP78A
[...] easy to replace. HP has their act together.
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Posted Jun 29, 2011
HP Toner Cartridge HP78A
[...] easy to replace. HP has their act together.
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 28, 2011
This toner lasts longer than you think.
[...]Very easy to install the new cartridge. [...]
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Posted Jun 28, 2011
This toner lasts longer than you think.
[...]Very easy to install the new cartridge. [...]
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Posted Jun 23, 2011
Low Output Cartridge
Keep in mind the product spec is for only 2100 copies which is very low for a business. Performs fine otherwise
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 22, 2011
Low Output Cartridge
Keep in mind the product spec is for only 2100 copies which is very low for a business. Performs fine otherwise
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 21, 2011
Good product
We've changed our general office printing to a laser printer as the inkjets were costing us a fortune in toner replacement. We have four admin staff printing to this one HP printer instead of 4 HP Inkjets. We're using less toner so it's turning out to be a more economical solution - we're actually saving money!
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Posted Jun 21, 2011
Good product
We've changed our general office printing to a laser printer as the inkjets were costing us a fortune in toner replacement. We have four admin staff printing to this one HP printer instead of 4 HP Inkjets. We're using less toner so it's turning out to be a more economical solution - we're actually saving money!
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 19, 2011
HP is always good
HP is always good.
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Posted Jun 19, 2011
HP is always good
HP is always good.
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 14, 2011
I would buy this product again.
Good quality on paper
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 14, 2011
Print life to short
Easy to use but not nearly enough copies for the cost. Not economical. Had I known this I would not have purchased the printer. Perhaps better for home use not business.
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 14, 2011
Excellent Reliable Product
I have put several of these toner cartirdges through an HP P1606dn printer with no problems of any kind. Excellent quality printing with no toner mess throughout the cartridge life.
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Posted Jun 14, 2011
Excellent, Reliable Product
I have put several of these toner cartirdges through an HP P1606dn printer with no problems of any kind. Excellent quality printing with no toner mess throughout the cartridge life.
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