HP 116A
The HP 116A (W2060A) is the black toner cartridge built for HP's compact Color Laser MFP 170 series — a small-office lineup that includes the 178nw, the 178nwg and the 179fnw. Rated for roughly 1,000 pages, it is the everyday workhorse cartridge for these machines: sharp black text for documents, plus the foundation layer under every color print the printer produces. Because the 170 series is a color platform, the 116A black typically gets replaced alongside its color siblings, so keeping a spare on the shelf avoids the familiar mid-job surprise. Clever Supplies stocks the 116A in both genuine HP original and quality compatible versions, so offices can match their budget to their print volume without hunting across multiple sellers.
Works with these HP printers
- COLOR LASERJET 178NW
- COLOR LASERJET 178NWG
- Color LaserJet 178NW
- Color LaserJet 178NWG
- Color LaserJet 179FNW
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know the HP 116A fits my printer?
Check the cartridge code your printer asks for — if it calls for 116A (W2060A) black, this is the one. It fits the HP Color Laser MFP 178nw, 178nwg and 179fnw. The code is printed on the empty cartridge and in the printer's supplies menu, so matching it takes seconds.
Should I buy the original HP 116A or a compatible?
Both work in the 170 series. The genuine HP 116A is the OEM cartridge with HP's stated ~1,000-page yield. Compatible 116A cartridges cost less per page and suit high-volume black printing; originals suit offices that want the manufacturer's spec on every box. Either way, confirm the W2060A code.
How long does a 116A black cartridge last?
HP rates the 116A black at about 1,000 pages at standard coverage. Real-world life depends on what you print — text-heavy documents track close to the rating, while graphics and full-page prints use more toner. The printer warns you when the cartridge runs low, so you can reorder before it stops.