HP 178 4-pack Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Original Ink Cartridges

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SKU: CR281AA

Print technology: Ink

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Technical specifications

Product

UNSPSC code	44103105

Storage

Storage temperature range	-40 to 70ºC

Display

Product display name	HP 178 Ink Cartridges - Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 4 Cartridges (CR281AA)

Ports

Page yield (combo-pack)	Per cartridge: ~250 pages black, ~300 pages cyan, ~300 pages magenta, ~300 pages yellow

Print

Print technology	HP Thermal Inkjet
Print Resolution Technologies	TIJ 4.x

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© Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Physical

Cartridge Colors	Black; Cyan; Magenta; Yellow

Package

Package count	4

Sustainability

Environmental certification	UL ECOLOGO® certified

Warranty and service

Manufacturer Warranty	6 Months Limited Warranty (Return to HP/Dealer)
Benefit support point	Get high-quality results with Original HP Ink and make your hard work stand out from the rest.
Warranty	HP’s ink cartridges and printheads are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the period of the warranty. This warranty pertains to the product when used in its designated HP or authorized OEM printing device. HP will, at HP’s option, either refund the purchase price or replace products that prove to be defective. Visit the HP online support web site http://www.hp.com/support for a list of support phone numbers and conditions or return to your point of purchase.

Other

What's in the box	4 ink cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, yellow
Benefit headline	Get everyday value and convenience with Original HP Ink Multipacks
Benefit overview	Keep important documents and memories alive
Benefit statement	Original HP ink multipacks provide consistent quality, reliability, and value. Shop less often and save compared to individual standard cartridges.
Registration required	No
Business Segment	Premium Home
Selectability	178
Page yield (black)	1 Black (~300 pages)
Page Yield	300
Page yield (cyan)	1 Cyan (~300 pages)
Page yield (magenta)	1 Magenta (~300 pages)
Page yield (yellow)	1 Yellow (~300 pages)
Printhead swath (inch)	0.5625 in
Subgroup	Standard Capacity Cartridges
Supply type	Cartridges
Compatibility	HP Photosmart D5400/D7500 Printer series, HP Photosmart All-in-One Printer - B109/B110, HP Photosmart C5380 All-in-One Printer, HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One Printer series, HP Photosmart eStation All-in-One Printer - C510, HP Photosmart Plus All-in-One Printer - B209/B210, HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer - C309/C310, HP Photosmart Premium Fax e-All-in-One Printer - C410, HP Photosmart B8550 and B8850 Photo Printers
Compatibility headline	HP 178 ink cartridges work with:
Non-Operating Humidity Range	5 to 80% RH
Operating temperature range	5 to 50ºC
Country of origin	Czech Republic; Ireland; Singapore
Competitive advantages	HP Sure Supply
Differentiator	Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
Why to buy	Print everything you need at home for your home office, school, and fun. Savor the convenience of printing text and graphics documents in addition to the photos that remind you of family, friends, and favorite events.
Why to buy HP	Choose Original HP Supplies, designed for reliability and consistency.
Strategic initiative	Want more pages, great reliability, and amazing value? You want original HP inks.
Headline	Get impressive results for all your photos, creative projects and everyday prints, using inks designed to meet all your printing needs. Print long-lasting, beautiful photos and sharp text.[5]
Key selling point	Use convenient ink alerts to easily identify and shop for Original HP cartridges with HP SureSupply.[3]
Key selling point for SEO	Original HP ink cartridges printed more than 2X the pages, on average, than non-HP.*
Image legal disclaimer	Product image may differ from actual product
Legal disclaimer [01]	[7] See http://www.hp.com/go/suppliesclaims.
Legal disclaimer [02]	[8] HP Planet Partners Program availability varies. For details, see http://www.hp.com/recycle. On recycled materials in cartridges, see http://www.hp.com/go/recycledcontent.
Legal disclaimer [08]	[10]The availability of products varies by country. More than 50% of Original HP Ink Cartridges contain ocean-bound plastic at a minimum of 5%. Does not include ink bottles and other products not listed. See http://hp.com/go/InkRecycledContent for list.
Overview	Save time and money when you buy a set of color inks and a black ink. Versatile Original HP ink cartridges print quality photos and documents. Keep on hand the individual sizes and color cartridges that you can replace one at a time.
Product headline for seo	Original HP 178 Ink Cartridges deliver legendary HP print quality.
Product description for SEO	Depend on Original HP 178 Ink Cartridges designed specifically for your HP printer.
Photo (product photo, jpg, 190x170)	Ink Toner Paper Printer Supplies/CR281AA_190x170.jpg
Photo (product photo, jpg, 400x400)	Ink Toner Paper Printer Supplies/CR281AA_400x400.jpg
Photo (product photo, jpg, 70x100)	Ink Toner Paper Printer Supplies/CR281AA_70x100.jpg
Company	HPI
Code name	Rohan
Product long name	HP 178 4-pack Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Original Ink Cartridges
Product long name specifications	HP 178 Combo-pack Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Ink Cartridges
Short product name	178 Ink Cartridges
Product subgroup	Combo-packs
Product classification flag	Standard HP Product
Tangible flag	Y
Ideal for	Choose an easy and affordable way to print both high-quality photos and sharp looking color documents conveniently at home.
Material Type for item	FERT

Notes and footnotes

Tested in HP Photosmart D5460 Printer. Approximate average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
[1]Based on paper-industry predictions for acid-free papers and Original HP inks; colorant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems tested per ISO 11798 and ISO 18909.
[2]Compared to HP 178 Black and Color Ink Cartridges.
[3]Program features and availability may vary by country. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.
[4] HP Planet Partners availability varies. For details, see http://www.hp.com/recycle.
[5]Display-permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc, and HP Image Permanence Lab. For details, visit http//:www.hp.com/go/printpermanence.
*Based on an Feb 2016 Buyers Laboratory Inc. study commissioned by HP comparing the on-average performance of cartridges refilled by refill service providers compared to the on-average performance of Original HP ink cartridges (564XL Black, 564XL Cyan, 564XL Magenta, 564XL Yellow, 61XL Black, 61XL Color, 678 Black, 678 Color, 703 Black, 703 Color, 802 Black, 802 Color, 901XL Black, 901 Color) sold in Asia Pacific. Details: https://www.keypointintelligence.com/media/1094/hpinkaprefill.pdf

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