Original HP 78 Tri-color Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SSS0
• Item model number: C6578DN
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Hewlett-Packard No. 78 tricolor print cartridges deliver an unparalleled combination of print quality, speed, reliability, and low cost per page. They feature precise, microfine drops and produce an outstanding print quality. HP's color layering technology provides smooth color transitions and realistic flesh tones.

The following is a partial list of compatible printers: HP DeskJet 1220Cse, HP DeskJet 1220Cxi, HP DeskJet 930C, HP DeskJet 932C, HP DeskJet 935C, HP DeskJet 950C, HP DeskJet 952C, HP DeskJet 970Cse, HP DeskJet 970Cxi, HP PhotoSmart P1000, P1100, P1100xi, P1215, and P1215vm.

Typical yields for these cartridges are 450 pages (C6578DN) and 970 pages (C6578A), based on 15 percent coverage. Average cost per page is eight cents (C6578DN) and six cents (C6578A).

Product Description

HP's advanced inkjet technology is well suited to a wide range of applications, from printing simple text documents to producing vivid, complex graphics on all types and sizes of paper, film, fabric, and other media. The versatility and affordability of inkjet technology make it the ideal choice for today's value-conscious consumers. With proprietary ink formulas, patented printheads, and a wide variety of compatible media, HP offers integrated inkjet printing solutions that produce low-cost, high-quality color output quickly and economically.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD Ink !, November 10, 2000

By	J. Robinson (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I use this ink in my HP Photosmart P1100 color printer. Great results - - especially when used with HP paper. But for the best value, consider buying the high-capacity cartridge. The model# (SKU) for that is C6578AN. The cartridge is the same physical size, but it contains more ink. But whatever you buy, be sure to store it UPRIGHT. That helps prevent bubbles or air pockets that can form inside which can cause imperfections on the printed page.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought the HP printer due to quality & long lasting ink!, December 17, 2000

By A Customer

After researching several printers for photo quality, I purchased the P1100. Not only are the photos beautiful the ink jet cartridges last much longer than their competitors. I also own a Lexmark, NEC and Cannon. The ink seems to always run out faster and the price is comparable.

This price is fantastic for this cartridge...

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HP still has a monopoly, but their cartridges ARE improving, June 10, 2000

By	tropic_of_criticism - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I've owned a HP printer which required the use of the 1823D cartridge, and this cartridge seems to be a vast improvement over that one. I'd estimate that it seems to print about 30-40% longer than that earlier-designed HP cartridge. Of course that could be put down to the printer itself, but the point is that I get more life out of this cartridge than my last ones.

This is moderately good news for anyone, like me, concerned about the monopolistic nature of ink jet cartridges in general. While I generally think that the Justice Department would be better-served to spend time investigating the monopoly of ink-jet supplies than Microsoft, at least it appears that HP is trying to improve their products.

Out of completeness, it should be pointed out that the Amazon description, above, fails to mention that this is the cartridge for the 1220 series as well as the 900 one.