SKU:

CS-HP-116A-CLJ-178NW-BK

Printer Brand:

Hewlett Packard

OEM Number:

W2060A

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 1000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

My prints have gone gray and washed out. Is the black cartridge the problem?

Very likely, yes. Faded text, weak grays and pages that look photocopied too many times are the classic signs of a black cartridge nearing the end. On the W2060A platform the fix is a fresh black cartridge — the part number HP calls the 116A.

Can I squeeze more pages out before replacing it?

A gentle rock of the old cartridge side to side redistributes the remaining powder and often buys a few dozen acceptable pages. Treat it as a bridge, not a cure — quality slides again quickly, and that is the moment to have this replacement on hand.

How long will the new one restore full darkness?

It is rated for up to 1,000 pages, and the first page after the swap should show the difference immediately: solid blacks, sharp small print, even shading in logos.

Is this listing for one cartridge or a set?

One black cartridge at $38.46. The color cartridges for the same machines are different part numbers and are sold individually elsewhere on the site.

Which printers does it serve?

The compact HP color lasers built around the 116A family — the 150-series printers such as the Color LaserJet 150a, plus the MFP 178 and 179 models. If your current black cartridge says W2060A on its label, this is its replacement.

What if the replacement does not fix the fading?

Then the cartridge was not the culprit, and you are still protected: a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns apply, and our team (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST) can help you sort out what else to check.

About This Cartridge

Few things undermine a printed page like toner that has quietly given up. This compatible W2060A brings the black channel of your HP color laser back to full strength for documents that have to be read, filed and taken seriously. We stock it in IL, PA, GA and CA so replacements ship from close by, and the shipping and returns page explains delivery timing in plain terms. From the smallest desk printer to the fullest MFP, the platform — Color LaserJet 150a, Color LaserJet 150nw, Color LaserJet 178nw, Color LaserJet 178nwg, and Color LaserJet 179fnw — keeps one cartridge standard: the 116A. The other slots are covered by 116A cyan cartridge (W2061A), 116A magenta cartridge (W2063A) and 116A yellow cartridge (W2062A), and the 116A four-color set bundles the complete row in one box. Black runs out first in most offices, so it also comes as a 116A black 2 pack.