HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c toner cartridges
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c uses the HP 212A (W2120A, 5,500 pages) black, high-yield HP 212X (W2120X, 13,000 pages) and HP 212X magenta, HP 212X yellow, HP 212X cyan — genuine HP only, from $189.
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The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c is a color laser multifunction (print, copy, scan, fax) for workgroups that digitize a lot of paper. It prints up to 40 ppm in black and color with a first page in about 6.9 seconds, at up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi with HP ImageREt 3600.
The 100-sheet flow document feeder, 8-inch color touchscreen with keyboard, 1.2 GHz processor and 3.75 GB of memory are built for scan workflows. Standard input is 650 sheets (100-sheet tray 1 plus 550-sheet tray 2), duplex is automatic, and the 80,000-page duty cycle suits 2,000 to 10,000 pages a month over Gigabit Ethernet or USB.
It uses the HP 212A and high-yield HP 212X cartridges in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, all sold as genuine HP originals at GS Toner.
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c specifications
| Printer type | Color laser multifunction (print, copy, scan, fax) |
|---|---|
| Print speed | Up to 40 ppm black and color |
| First page out | As fast as 6.9 s black, 7.8 s color |
| Print resolution | Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, HP ImageREt 3600 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes |
| Paper capacity | 650 sheets standard (100-sheet tray 1 + 550-sheet tray 2) |
| Document feeder | 100-sheet flow ADF |
| Display | 8-inch color touchscreen with keyboard |
| Processor / memory | 1.2 GHz, 3.75 GB |
| Fax | 33.6 Kbps |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB host |
| Recommended monthly volume | 2,000–10,000 pages (duty cycle 80,000) |
| Weight | Approx. 84 lb (38.1 kg) |
| Cartridges | HP 212A / 212X (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) |
Genuine cartridges for this printer
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c uses the HP 212A (W2120A, 5,500 pages) black, high-yield HP 212X (W2120X, 13,000 pages) and HP 212X magenta, HP 212X yellow, HP 212X cyan — genuine HP only, from $189.
Which cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c
- HP 212X Toner Cartridge — W2120X, 13,000 pages, $259
- HP 212X Magenta Toner Cartridge — W2123X, 10,000 pages, $319
- HP 212A Toner Cartridge — W2120A, 5,500 pages, $189
- HP 212X Yellow Toner Cartridge — W2122X, 10,000 pages, $319
- HP 212X Cyan Toner Cartridge — W2121X, 10,000 pages, $319
- HP 212A Cyan Toner Cartridge — W2121A, 4,500 pages, $209
- HP 212A Magenta Toner Cartridge — W2123A, 4,500 pages, $209
- HP 212A Yellow Toner Cartridge — W2122A, 4,500 pages, $209
Standard vs high-yield
HP 212A is the standard cartridge (5,500 pages); HP 212X is the high-yield version (13,000 pages). If you print more than a few hundred pages a month, the high-yield cartridge usually has the lower cost per page.
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c is a color printer: it needs a black cartridge plus cyan, magenta and yellow. Each color runs out at its own pace, so you can replace them one at a time or buy a set.
Why use genuine HP toner
Original HP cartridges are built and tested for the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c: 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 LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M578c 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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