HP 878 1-liter Cyan PageWide XL Ink Cartridge

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At £175.22 ex-VAT for a 1-litre cyan cartridge, this isn’t “budget replenishment” territory — it’s for businesses that run their wide-format printer often and care about predictable output. The PageWide XL ecosystem is generally a good fit if you’re printing a steady stream of large-format work (maps, CAD drawings, signage pre-press, proofs) and you hate the downtime and print-quality swings that can come from less-matched consumables. In that scenario, the value is less about the per-litre headline and more about keeping throughput consistent and avoiding reprints.

I’d think twice if your usage is sporadic or your print volumes are low — with ink costs like this, you’ll feel it when stock sits, and any “calibration/print head health” routines can turn into expensive time. Also, if you’re currently getting acceptable results with compatible cartridges, you may be paying a premium here mostly for peace of mind rather than a clear performance leap. Bottom line: buy this if you’re a high-utilisation PageWide XL shop; don’t buy it if you’re chasing lowest cost per page on a printer that doesn’t get used frequently.