HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg toner cartridges
The HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg uses the HP 120A (W1120A, 16,000 pages) imaging drum — genuine HP only, from $69.
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The HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg is a compact color laser all-in-one for home offices and very small teams. It prints, copies and scans, and HP bills it as the smallest color laser MFP in its class, at roughly 16 by 14.3 by 11.4 inches and 28.5 pounds.
HP rates it at up to 18 pages per minute in black and 4 ppm in color (ISO), with a 150-sheet input tray and 50-sheet output tray. Two-sided printing is manual through the driver. An 800 MHz processor and 128 MB of memory handle everyday jobs, and it connects over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB with the HP Smart app for phones. HP rates a 20,000-page monthly duty cycle and recommends 100 to 500 pages per month.
It uses HP 117A toner with a separate HP 120A imaging drum. GS Toner stocks the genuine HP 120A drum, rated for about 16,000 pages.
HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg specifications
| Printer type | Color laser all-in-one (print, copy, scan) |
|---|---|
| Print speed | Up to 18 ppm black; up to 4 ppm color (ISO) |
| Automatic duplex | No (manual two-sided printing) |
| Paper capacity | 150-sheet input tray |
| Output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Mobile printing | HP Smart app |
| Memory | 128 MB; 800 MHz processor |
| Duty cycle | Up to 20,000 pages per month (recommended 100 to 500) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 16.0 x 14.3 x 11.4 in |
| Weight | Approx. 28.5 lb |
| Cartridges | HP 120A imaging drum (approx. 16,000 pages); HP 117A toner |
Genuine cartridges for this printer
The HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg uses the HP 120A (W1120A, 16,000 pages) imaging drum — genuine HP only, from $69.
Which cartridge fits the HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg
- HP 120A Imaging Drum — W1120A, 16,000 pages, $69
Why use genuine HP toner
Original HP cartridges are built and tested for the HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg: the chip reports toner levels correctly, print quality and page yield match HP's ratings, and your printer warranty is not affected. Every cartridge we sell is factory-sealed original HP — never refilled, never compatible.
FAQ
How do I know which cartridge my HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg takes?
Check the label inside the toner door or the model number on the old cartridge; the cartridges listed above are the ones HP specifies for this printer.
Can I use a compatible or refilled cartridge?
You can, but page yield, print quality and level reporting vary and some printers flag non-genuine chips. We only sell original HP cartridges.
How fast do you ship?
Free shipping across the USA; orders placed before 2 PM ET ship the same day.
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