What toner and drum does the HP Color Laser 150a need, plus 5 compatible models

Looking for toner for your HP Color Laser 150a, 150nw or one of the MFP 178/179 multifunction machines? The system you need is two consumables: the HP 117A (W2070A) toner in its four colours and the HP 120A (W1120A) drum. Our compatible toner yields 1,000 pages per cartridge and the drum withstands 16,000 pages, with the same print quality and for a fraction of the original price. See the compatible HP 117A toner and see the compatible HP 120A drum.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The entire HP Color Laser 150 range and the MFP 178/179 multifunction machines share exactly the same consumables system: the 117A toner and the 120A drum. It doesn't matter which variant you have, because the differences between models are in the connectivity and the office functions, not in the cartridge. If you own any of these machines, these are your consumables:

• HP Color Laser 150a
• HP Color Laser 150nw
• HP Color Laser MFP 178nw
• HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg
• HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
• HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg

What do those letters in the name mean? We explain it simply: the "a" indicates the base print model (USB connection); the "n" adds a wired network connection (ethernet); the "w" incorporates Wi-Fi; "MFP" is multifunction (it prints, scans and copies); and the "f" adds fax. Endings like "g" correspond to regional variants of the same machine. In all cases, the toner and the drum are identical, so you don't have to worry about getting a different reference depending on your model.

If you have doubts about your exact machine, you can check it in our printer finder.

The consumable you need and what it yields

These printers are colour laser and work with a system of two separate pieces. It's important to understand the difference so as not to overbuy:

• The HP 117A (W2070A) toner: it's the powder ink consumed with each print. Our compatible version yields 1,000 pages according to the ISO/IEC 19798 (colour) and ISO/IEC 19752 (black) standards, the same measurement the original manufacturer uses. You'll need the four colours of the system: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. See the compatible HP 117A toner.
• The HP 120A (W1120A) drum: it's the image unit that transfers the toner to the paper. It isn't changed at every refill: it lasts much longer, 16,000 pages, that is, the equivalent of several toner sets before needing replacement. See the compatible HP 120A drum.

The practical rule is simple: you replace the toners as they run out and only change the drum from time to time, when the machine warns you. If you want to fully understand how these two pieces work together, we explain it step by step in our guide toner vs. drum. And if you prefer a specific explanation of each consumable, you have the 117A toner guide and the 120A drum guide.

How much printing costs you

Here is the key to the savings. Our compatible toner yields the same 1,000 ISO pages as the original, but costs a fraction of what you pay for the branded reference. Add to that the 16,000-page drum, which by lasting the equivalent of several toners spreads its cost over thousands of prints and keeps your cost per page very low.

Multiply that saving by the four colours and by the whole year of printing, and the difference compared to the original is considerable, without giving up quality. Instead of giving you a figure that may become outdated, we leave you the tools to calculate it with your own volume: check the current price of the toner and of the drum, and run it through our savings calculator to see how much you cut each year.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible 117A toner work in all Color Laser 150 and MFP 178/179 models?

Yes. The six models (150a, 150nw, MFP 178nw, 178nwg, 179fnw and 179fwg) use exactly the same HP 117A (W2070A) toner and the same HP 120A (W1120A) drum. The differences between variants are in the connectivity (network, Wi-Fi) and in functions like fax or scanner, not in the consumable.

How many pages does each consumable print?

The compatible HP 117A toner yields 1,000 pages according to the ISO/IEC 19798 (colour) and ISO/IEC 19752 (black) standards. The compatible HP 120A drum lasts 16,000 pages, so it withstands the equivalent of several toner sets before you have to change it.

Does using compatible toner void my printer's warranty?

No. Using compatible consumables does not void your machine's warranty. It is protected by article 120 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users). The manufacturer could only refuse a repair if it proved that a specific consumable caused the damage, something that doesn't happen with our chipped products under ISO 9001 quality control. You have more details on our warranty page.

How long does shipping take?

We ship within 24-48 hours to mainland Spain, and shipping is free from €50 of purchase. Since these machines need the four colours plus the drum, it's easy for your order to exceed that threshold and arrive with no shipping cost.

Explore our full range in the compatible HP toner collection or check the complete catalogue. And if you need help fitting your new cartridge, follow our guide on how to install a toner. All our consumables are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality control and come with a 3-year warranty: the same quality as the original, with the peace of mind of buying from a Spanish supplier.