Customer Reviews for HP 78A Black Standard Yield Toner Cartridge, Prints Up to 2,100 Pages (CE278A)
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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 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. $215 for two cartridges is really unconscionable and unfair. Address the issue…..
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Posted Apr 18, 2011
poor quantity.
I was rather surprised and disappointed at how quickly I have to replace this cartridge! I have used other HP cartridges and have been very pleased with both the quantity and quality of the printing. The quality is great - but it sure lacks in quantity - thought I had a low volume cartridge rather than a regular one. Come on, HP - why are you skimping on the quantity of...
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Posted Apr 18, 2011
Too Short Cartridge Life
We have had to change the cartridge in our new printer 3 times within 4 months. Our old printer & cartridge lasted 3 times that long.
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Posted Apr 16, 2011
HP Toner Not Long Lasting
HP says it will do 2500 sheets. Most we have gotten is 1100, hence very expensive.
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 15, 2011
HP Toner Not Long Lasting
HP says it will do 2500 sheets. Most we have gotten is 1100 hence very expensive.
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 11, 2011
toner!!
Prints tons of paper and keeps going reminds me of enegizer bunny!:)
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 11, 2011
Very expensive for yield of 2100
This is a very costly toner cartridge for a yield of 2100. I used this to replace several HP LaserJet 2100 printer that used the HP 96A that yields 5000 ([$] compared to [$]). It appears that it should be able to handle an exteneded. Also looking for Staples remanufactured.
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Posted Apr 11, 2011
Very expensive for yield of 2100
This is a very costly toner cartridge for a yield of 2100. I used this to replace several HP LaserJet 2100 printer that used the HP 96A that yields 5000, ([$] compared to [$]). It appears that it should be able to handle an exteneded. Also looking for Staples remanufactured.
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Posted Apr 11, 2011
toner!!
Prints tons of paper and keeps going reminds me of enegizer bunny!:)
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Posted Apr 5, 2011
VERY GOOD
NICE
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 4, 2011
Expensive and doesn't last long
This does not last as long at ot claims and is 20 more expensive than the 12a I used before which seemed to last forever.
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 4, 2011
VERY GOOD
NICE
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Posted Apr 4, 2011
Expensive and doesn't last long
This does not last as long at ot claims and is 20 more expensive than the 12a I used before which seemed to last forever.
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Posted Mar 30, 2011
Pricey but works
Wish it lasted longer
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 29, 2011
Pricey but works
Wish it lasted longer
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 24, 2011
Does Not Last
We bought the printer for our 20 person office hoping to reduce the need for frequent cartridge replacement. Unfortunately we are getting only 1500 pages of useful life from a toner cartridge.
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Posted Mar 23, 2011
Does Not Last
We bought the printer for our 20 person office, hoping to reduce the need for frequent cartridge replacement. Unfortunately we are getting only 1500 pages of useful life from a toner cartridge.
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Posted Mar 22, 2011
Works as it should
We got this printer to perform the printing of 4 separate computers. We needed to reduce the cost per print. So far, it has worked as advertised. We have the computers connected to the printer by WiFi. Was relatively easy to set up.
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 22, 2011
Exactly 500 prints
The cost per page is relatively high. There are better products for the cost per page. The packaging is extreme which probably adds to the cost.
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 22, 2011
Works as it should
We got this printer to perform the printing of 4 separate computers. We needed to reduce the cost per print. So far it has worked as advertised. We have the computers connected to the printer by WiFi. Was relatively easy to set up.
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 22, 2011
good toner crtridge
Good HP toner cartridge.
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