Hewlett Packard
Compatible HP 78A (CE278A) Toner Cartridge Black
- Page Yield:
- 2,100 Pages
- Availability:
- In Stock
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Page Yield:
- 2,100 Pages
- Availability:
- In Stock
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Compatible Printers
- Specifications
- SKU:
- 13-VDKR-HWDC
- Printer Brand:
- Hewlett Packard
- OEM Number:
- CE278A
- Ink Color:
- Black
- Page Yield:
- 2,100 Pages
- Printer Type:
- Laser Cartridge
- Condition:
- New Compatible
- Description
- Reviews

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The HP 78A LaserJet Series includes a variety of printers such as the LaserJet M1536, LaserJet M1536D, LaserJet M1536DN, LaserJet M1536DNF MFP, LaserJet M1536F, LaserJet M1536N, LaserJet M1536NF, LaserJet P1566, LaserJet P1606, LaserJet P1606DN, LaserJet M1530, LaserJet M1530MFP, LaserJet M1536DNF, LaserJet Pro M1536, LaserJet Pro M1536DNF, LaserJet Pro P1566, and LaserJet Pro P1606 models, among others. These printers are renowned for their reliability and efficiency in various printing environments. Compatible with these printers is the CE278A Black cartridge, recognized as the HP 78A toner cartridge and toner cartridge. This cartridge ensures consistent and high-quality prints, whether it's for documents, reports, or presentations. The LaserJet M1536 and LaserJet P1606 series printers are designed to meet the demands of small offices and home use, offering fast printing speeds and reliable performance. The LaserJet Pro M1536 and LaserJet Pro P1606 models cater to professional printing needs, providing enhanced features for efficiency and productivity. With the HP 78A cartridge, users can expect sharp and clear text output, making it ideal for printing professional documents and correspondence. The cartridge delivers reliable performance and consistent print quality, ensuring that every printout meets expectations. Investing in the HP 78A LaserJet Series printers and cartridges ensures reliable printing solutions that meet the demands of everyday printing tasks. With their durable construction and consistent performance, these printers are a valuable addition to any workspace.
Cross-reference: HP CE278A, the 78A standard-yield toner cartridge (2,100 pages), is the same cartridge Canon sells under two numbers: Canon Cartridge 126 for the Color imageCLASS LBP6200d, and Canon Cartridge 128 (3500B001AA) for the imageCLASS MF4450, MF4570dn, MF4570dw, MF4770n, MF4880dw, MF4890dw, D530 and D550 and the FAXPHONE L100 and L190. Canon rates both Cartridge 126 and Cartridge 128 at 2,100 pages (ISO/IEC standard).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cartridge does my M1536-series machine take?
The label to look for is CE278A — also sold as the HP 78A. This listing is that cartridge in black, a single unit at $26.60, made for the LaserJet M1536 family along with the P1566 and P1606dn printers.
Does this cartridge cover copying and faxing too, or only printing?
All of it. On the M1536 machines, photocopies and printed faxes come from the same CE278A cartridge as documents sent from a computer. Scanning is the exception — it reads the page with light and uses no toner at all.
How many pages should I expect from it?
The standard rating is 2,100 pages of ordinary black text. An MFP that copies and faxes as well as prints draws on that total with everything it puts on paper, so busier machines will reach the end of the cartridge sooner than print-only use suggests.
How is it fitted to the multifunction machine?
Raise the machine's top section, lift the spent cartridge out, and prepare the new one by removing its protective pieces and rocking it gently side to side. It lowers into the same slot until it seats; close the machine and it is ready for print, copy and fax work again.
Anything to know about keeping a spare for an MFP?
Only the basics: sealed, flat, indoors, away from heat and sunlight. Because an MFP's toner use is steady rather than occasional, many owners keep the spare beside the machine so a change never interrupts a fax or a copying run.
What support stands behind it?
A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. If copies come out faint or streaked and you are not sure the cartridge is responsible, support is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST to help narrow it down.
About This HP 78A (CE278A) Cartridge
One CE278A black cartridge — the 78A — rated at 2,100 pages and priced at $26.60, written here with the LaserJet M1536 multifunction machines in mind, though the same cartridge also serves the P1566 and P1606dn printers. Every black page those MFPs produce — document, copy or fax — traces back to this single supply.
Your order ships from the nearest of our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses. Delivery windows and returns are covered on the shipping & returns page, and multipacks of this cartridge are listed in the HP section.

