HP 78 Ink Cartridge Tri-color C6578DN

Works good for an old printer but, to expensive for the use you get out of the cartridge. Color cartridge doesn't last very long. Maybe less cost for newer printer

I received this printer cartridge in September 2018 and it doesn't expire until April 2020. So, definitely no complaints there. The print colors seem clear and crisp, even though my printer is quite old. A couple of reviews stated that the ink didn't last long. If I notice that happening, I'll edit this review, but so far it is working perfectly.

I have an old printer that is only used for office invoices in black and white. However, the printer will not work if the color cartridge is empty. (I think there was a lawsuit regarding this back in the day) Anyway, when this cartridge was installed, my printer would work again.

I tried a "Compatible" cartridge and it leaked all over my printer, desk and hands. Good thing I had this HP branded cartridge as a backup. I've never had any issue with the HP branded cartridges. They work well and for a long time. Unfortunately, they are also expensive.

Delivery was fast and it successfully completed the HP "New-Install" checkout procedureI did notice that the package indicated that it was manufactured in "Singapore" (no surprise)with a "APR-2022" expiration date (not real-bad , but not real good)I fear that HP-78 replacement cartridge will become much harder to find as time goes on,as it is probably only used in older HP InkJet printers(15-20 years for my HP printer)I can not find the HP-78 (single-unit packaging)in the usual national office supply stores in our area(ditto for their on-line stores)I am prone to order another HP-78 right now(to delay the inevitable "End-of-Life")but HP support indicates ......"Be sure to use the HP Inkjet print cartridge before the “install by” date on the print cartridge package."The HP-78 cartridges tend to last around 1-year (MOL) in our household,so I feel like I'm caught between a" Rock-n-Hard-Place" with my "ancient"but still very functional printer(which is placed in a very specific location,where most new printers would not be installable due to the very limited available "Foot-Print")

HP color Ink cartridge did not come in the standard HP box as displayed. That should have been my first clue. Put the cartridge in the printer for the initial test and some of the colors were dried up. I noticed it right away, that there was NO YELLOW. I might have been better off buying a re-manufactured cartridge.

Works just as expected. This particular cartridge worked just like the ones from the big box stores. However, I bought another OEM from Amazon after this one ran out and it didn't last as long. Bottom line is that I may just go back to the big box in the future. At least that way, if it fails prematurely, I might get relief from the store. Returning a potentially bad cartridge online would probably be more trouble than it's worth.But for this subject review, the cartridge worked great.

Even though I had an issue with the dat on the cartridge as received, after communicating with Jery and his personal guarantee to take the cartridge back if I had issues after installing and using I took him up on that and was pleased because Jery stood behind the product he shipped no matter what. Used on in Box he would take it back if I was dissatisfied. This is unlike soo many Internet vendors I was shocked but happy to read it in his detailed email in response to my inquiry.. So instead of playing send back and wait for another to ship once they get the original back I installed it and it worked perfectly at over $20.00 less than Staples, Best Buy, Wally World etc. Way to go Jery. Thanks