HP Color LaserJet MFP 178nw Toner Cartridges
Your HP Color LaserJet MFP 178nw uses the 119A toner cartridge series, featuring separate individual colours alongside a dedicated black toner. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer model since Aug 2019. Small businesses frequently find that colour graphics deplete the cyan, magenta, and yellow toners at similar intervals, prompting a shift toward bundle sets. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
HP determines the page yields for these 119A toners using the ISO/IEC 19798 standard for colour laser printing. Actual output varies depending on text coverage and graphic density, meaning office documents with heavy logos deplete colour cartridges faster than standard black text pages.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119A | Standard | Black | 1,000 | $0.089 |
| 119A | Standard | Cyan | 700 | $0.14 |
| 119A | Standard | Magenta | 700 | $0.14 |
| 119A | Standard | Yellow | 700 | $0.14 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
For workplaces focused on text documents, replacing individual black toners keeps workflows uninterrupted. If your printer regularly handles full-colour marketing materials or client presentations, multi-pack bundles streamline procurement and lower printing costs. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). We ship directly from our national network of warehouses across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide to ensure prompt arrival. Check our full range of HP toner cartridges. Orders are backed by our transparent policy outlined in our Returns policy.
Pro Tip
To maximise the lifespan of your 119A toners, store sparse cartridges horizontally in a cool, dark place and gently rock them side-to-side before installation to evenly redistribute the internal powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my printer show low toner messages when pages still look perfect?
Laser printers estimate toner levels using internal pixel counts or page rotations rather than physical weight. You can continue printing until text visibly fades to get full use of the remaining powder.
Can I replace just the black 119A cartridge if the colours are empty?
The printer requires all four cartridges to be present with functioning chips to initialise. If a colour toner is entirely depleted, the printer will lock until it is replaced, even for mono-only print jobs.
How does the ISO/IEC 19798 standard apply to real-world business printing?
This testing standard bases yields on approximately 5% page coverage per colour. Printing standard office invoices or emails usually hits this target, but full-page PDF reports or slide decks can easily quadruple coverage, reducing the expected page count.
