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- Why choose the genuine HP 78A toner pack
- Pack or single cartridge?
- Printers compatible with the CE278AD
- Page yield
- Installation and maintenance
- Use and tips
- Specifications
- Frequently asked questions
Why choose the genuine HP 78A toner pack
The CE278AD is the standard black cartridge of the HP 78 series. All-in-one cartridge: toner, imaging drum and developer are replaced together, so print quality is like new at every change, with no separate drum to replace. Genuine HP toner powder matched to the fuser and paper of these printers: sharp text, even solids, no "cartridge not recognized" message.
Pack or single cartridge?
The CE278AD bundles 2 black cartridges identical to the CE278A, 2,100 pages each: cheaper than cartridges bought separately, and no running out at the wrong moment. For a lightly used printer, the single cartridge is enough.
Printers compatible with the CE278AD
Check compatibility on your printer's page.
Check the exact reference of your printer (label at the back or Information menu); suffixes (dn, dw, fdw, n) are variants of the same series and use the same consumables.
Page yield
2,100 pages per cartridge per ISO/IEC 19752 (5% coverage, letter-type documents). Graphics or photo-heavy pages reduce the actual yield. The cost per page shown next to the price is calculated from the current price and this yield.
Installation and maintenance
Tool-free replacement: open the cover, remove the used cartridge, take the new one out of its bag, rock it gently to distribute the toner, pull the protective tab if present, then insert until it clicks. The printer recognizes the cartridge and resets the counter. Used HP cartridges are returned free of charge through HP Planet Partners.
Use and tips
The CE278AD suits regular office use: each cartridge (2,100 pages) lasts about 7 months at 300 pages per month and about 2 months at 1,000 pages per month.
Store the cartridge in its packaging, flat, away from light and humidity, and unpack it only when installing. At the "Low" alert, order: the printer keeps printing until "Very low" then "Replace". The driver's EconoMode extends life for drafts. Genuine cartridges preserve the printer's HP warranty.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | CE278AD |
|---|---|
| HP number | 78A |
| EAN code | 886111730506 |
| Type | Toner pack |
| Color | black |
| Capacity | Standard |
| Page yield | 2,100 pages (ISO/IEC 19752) |
| Quantity | 2 cartridges |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 375 x 226 x 125 mm |
| Origin | Japan |
| Compatible printers | see above |
Frequently asked questions
Is the CE278AD compatible with my printer?
It fits the printers. If in doubt, send us the exact model and we confirm.
Genuine or compatible cartridge?
We sell genuine HP consumables only: yield guaranteed by the ISO standard, recognized by the printer, HP warranty preserved and free take-back for recycling.
Where can I find the safety data sheet and the manual?
On our HP support page: safety data sheet for the CE278AD, drivers, manuals and FAQ for your printer, by country.