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 Feb 6, 2026
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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 May 3, 2012
Great clean copies!
HP LaserJet P1606dn uses this cartridge! Both great products!
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Posted May 3, 2012
Accessories are where the money is made
The previous Color Laser had cartridges that lasted 2500 sheets. It took me 4 months, compared to the two months I only get out of the 78A cartridge. At least the 78A is a little cheaper. HP gave me 3 coupons to use, but I couldn't use them, because I bought an extra cartridge along with the printer. The coupons expired in February and I didn't need a cartridge until th...
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Paula K.
Posted May 2, 2012
HP 78A Black Toner Cartridge (CE278A)
This cartridge has half the life as the cartridge for my 2200D
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Paula K.
Posted May 2, 2012
PG S BASED ON 10% COVERAGE
TOO EXPENSIVE PER PG
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Posted May 2, 2012
HP 78A Black Toner Cartridge (CE278A)
This cartridge has half the life as the cartridge for my 2200D
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Posted May 2, 2012
PG S BASED ON 10% COVERAGE
TOO EXPENSIVE PER PG
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Paula K.
Posted May 1, 2012
HP 78A BLACK LASER TONER CARTRIDGE
This cartridge does not last as long as.
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Posted May 1, 2012
HP 78A BLACK LASER TONER CARTRIDGE
This cartridge does not last as long as.
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 22, 2012
use 600dpi
need to set Printer's dpi to 600 instead of 1200 to get cartridge life listed above. BUT very little dropoff in print clarity or intensity. . a bit more pricey than 12A cartridge..
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Posted Apr 22, 2012
use 600dpi
need to set Printer's dpi to 600 instead of 1200 to get cartridge life listed above. BUT very little dropoff in print clarity or intensity. . a bit more pricey than 12A cartridge..
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 21, 2012
Good but not enough copies
Just not enough copies for the cost
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Posted Apr 21, 2012
Good but not enough copies
Just not enough copies for the cost
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 20, 2012
Doesn't last long enough
I've always been a fan of HP printers and have never been disappointed in their products until I purchaed an all-in-one that uses the 78A cartridge. This cartridge is extremely expensive for the short duty cycle...I'm lucky if I get 1 000 pages out of it before it runs out and I'm not printing heavy graphics just documents. Unfortunately HP kind of has me over a barr...
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 20, 2012
it needs to be a 78x so it will last 3x
its a good cartridge toner but it needs to last longer for the price
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Posted Apr 20, 2012
Doesn't last long enough
I've always been a fan of HP printers and have never been disappointed in their products until I purchaed an all-in-one that uses the 78A cartridge. This cartridge is extremely expensive for the short duty cycle...I'm lucky if I get 1,000 pages out of it before it runs out, and I'm not printing heavy graphics, just documents. Unfortunately, HP kind of has me over a barr...
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Posted Apr 20, 2012
it needs to be a 78x so it will last 3x
its a good cartridge toner but it needs to last longer for the price
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Posted Apr 20, 2012
Volume way too low
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 19, 2012
It delivers
This is my first full size cartridge in this printer only 200 pages so far if it delivers the promised pages it is a good value.
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 19, 2012
Volume way too low
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 19, 2012
Did nbot get anywhere near the yield.
Not enough yield.
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