HP Black Toner Cartridge 78A P1560 – P1600

The HP 78A (standard yield) and HP 78X (high yield) are the all-in-one black toner cartridges designed for the HP LaserJet Pro P1560 and P1600 desktop series.

This family uses HP’s classic All-in-One cartridge architecture. The toner supply hopper, organic photoconductor (OPC) drum, primary charge roller (PCR), and wiper blade are integrated into a single plastic housing.

Compatible Printer Models:

This specific chassis footprint is designed for the following monochrome desktop laser printers and multi-function peripherals (MFPs):

• LaserJet Pro P1560 / P1566

• LaserJet Pro P1600 / P1606dn / P1607dn

• LaserJet Pro MFP M1536dnf

Technical Specifications & Part Numbers:

⚠️ Physical Compatibility Note: While the high-yield CE278X (78X) is widely available in the aftermarket sector for long-run business printing, verify that your non-original cartridge supplier uses a modified universal shell if deploying it into the base P1566 model, as original high-capacity hoppers are slightly deeper.

Key Technical Information:

• Smart Chip Configuration: The cartridge uses an electronic contact microchip placed on the left-side alignment rail. The printer reads this chip to track page count and remaining powder levels. For e-commerce listings or cartridge configuration, note that the printer will continue to operate with a missing or legacy chip, but will display a persistent “Supply Status Error” or “Low Toner” message.

• Canon Cross-Reference (Engine Twin): This HP hardware platform was co-developed with Canon. The HP CE278A cartridge is structurally and mechanically identical to the Canon CRG-128 (used in the Canon imageCLASS MF4450, MF4570dn, and D520 series) and the European Canon CRG-728.

• Component-Level Rebuilding Spec: For remanufacturing, parts distribution, or inventory sorting:

  • The Plastic Shell Body: The CE278A (78A) shell shares its core molding platform with the HP CE285A (85A) and HP CB436A (36A) cartridges, but it uses different side guide keys and end-caps. They cannot be interchanged between different machine models without replacing the end-pieces.

  • OPC Drum Cylinder: Employs a 240mm green aluminum drum core with a specialized drive gear configuration identical to the HP 36A/85A lines.

  • Wiper Blade & PCR: Completely interchangeable with components from the HP 35A, 36A, and 85A families.