HP 178 Black Original Ink Cartridge (CB316HE)

The HP 178 Black Original Ink Cartridge (CB316HE) delivers crisp, laser-quality black printing using HP’s pigment-based ink, designed for sharp documents and durable photos. With a standard yield of approximately 250 pages and reliable smart-print compatibility, this cartridge offers professional performance and environmental responsibility through HP’s recycling program.

Product Features

Laser-quality pigment black ink

Produces rich, high-contrast black text and graphics that resist fading, smudging, and highlighter bleed

Fast-drying, smudge-resistant prints

Gets prints ready for handling instantly—reducing smears and enhancing efficiency

Pigment-based durability

Ensures long-lasting document quality and water-resistant output when used with HP Advanced Photo Paper

Easy drop-in installation

Smart design guarantees proper alignment, simple replacement, and seamless printer recognition

Genuine HP reliability

Manufactured to HP’s exacting standards with warranty assurance and full support of HP’s Planet Partners recycling program.

Product Specifications

• Part number: CB316HE
• Color: Black
• Ink type: Pigment-based
• Ink drop size: 14 picoliters
• Page yield: ~250 pages at 5 % ISO coverage (tested in Photosmart D5460)
• Operating temperature: 5 – 50 °C
• Storage temperature: –40 – 70 °C
• Package dimensions: 107 × 24 × 115 mm; weight ~0.05 kg
• Compatible printers: HP DeskJet 3070A, 3520; Photosmart C309, B8553, C5383, D5460, C6300/C6380 series; OfficeJet 4620; select PSC/fax models
• OEM status: Genuine HP (not remanufactured), standard-capacity cartridge