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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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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Posted Feb 20, 2012
Just OK
Unfortunately this cartridge doesn't have a very long life. I usually get around 1800 pages if I'm lucky. I print loan documents on legal and letter pages. Seems like this is pretty standard however, as the 49A was about the same.
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Posted Feb 20, 2012
SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE
HP is a good product; however it seems to run out too quickly, but if you shake, shake, shake it will last almost an entire additional day.
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Paula K.
Posted Feb 14, 2012
good quality
Printer flashes that the cartridge is low way before it is done. If you replaced it when the warning comes up you would be wasting about 50 more copies.
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Paula K.
Posted Feb 14, 2012
black toner catriage rating
It is just too expensive
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Posted Feb 13, 2012
good quality
Printer flashes that the cartridge is low way before it is done. If you replaced it when the warning comes up, you would be wasting about 50 more copies.
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Posted Feb 13, 2012
black toner catriage rating
It is just too expensive
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Paula K.
Posted Feb 6, 2012
Less than 1000 page yield???
Current cartridge lasted less than 30 days (& no this is not the introductory cartridge). Machine used primarily for faxing. Checked fax log & only received 700 pages during those 30 days. Copies made amount to less than 25 pages. So much for the 2100 page supposed yield. Will be returning this cartridge to the store as defective. Hope this is not a recurring problem.
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Posted Feb 5, 2012
Less than 1000 page yield???
Current cartridge lasted less than 30 days (& no, this is not the introductory cartridge). Machine used primarily for faxing. Checked fax log & only received 700 pages during those 30 days. Copies made amount to less than 25 pages. So much for the 2100 page supposed yield. Will be returning this cartridge to the store as defective. Hope this is not a recurring problem.
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Paula K.
Posted Feb 1, 2012
My printer works great again!
Using the coupon made it cost efficient!
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Posted Jan 31, 2012
My printer works great again!
Using the coupon made it cost efficient!
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 31, 2012
I Do buy this product often
Type documents for refinancing. Print about 2500 to 3900 every two weeks. Use 8 1/2 x 11 and 8 1/2 x 14 papers.
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Posted Jan 30, 2012
I Do buy this product often
Type documents for refinancing. Print about 2500 to 3900 every two weeks. Use 8 1/2 x 11 and 8 1/2 x 14 papers.
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 27, 2012
hp 78a black toner cartridge
other cartridges have lasted 3 times longer than this one
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Posted Jan 26, 2012
hp 78a black toner cartridge
other cartridges have lasted 3 times longer than this one
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 24, 2012
As expected
I am a student and do a lot of papers.
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Posted Jan 23, 2012
As expected
I am a student and do a lot of papers.
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 18, 2012
Good product but would like more toner
I love the printer and the pone produces a good product however I would like to see a cartridge that would last longer
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 18, 2012
Perfect Toner Cartridge
Box came in perfect condition. Easy to install. Printing comes out great.
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 18, 2012
great toner
Documents
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Posted Jan 17, 2012
Good product but would like more toner
I love the printer and the pone produces a good product, however I would like to see a cartridge that would last longer
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