ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A sells at Mascom International for KSh 6,600, brand new and sealed, with a rated output of about 1,800 pages at 5% coverage. It is a compatible replacement for the HP 131A magenta, sliding into the HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251n, M251nw, M276n and M276nw. The Kenyan compatible-toner brand ColourSoft makes the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A as a third-party cartridge, so it makes no claim to HP manufacture. Mascom International keeps it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, next to the matching black and cyan 131A cartridges.
Made for marketing teams, event planners and church administrators, the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A drives the reds, pinks and warm tones that make printed material catch the eye. Promotional flyers, Sunday bulletins, graduation certificates and funeral or wedding programmes all lean heavily on magenta. It also shapes skin tones in printed photographs, where a failing cartridge leaves faces looking pale or faintly green. Paired with cyan, magenta produces the purples found in many church and school colours. A fresh ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A keeps those shades true from the first copy to the last.
Where many Nairobi electronics shops sell unmarked toner with no stated origin, Mascom International names the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A for what it is, a compatible cartridge. Event organisers from Karen to Kilimani tell us steady reds matter most when a client is watching programmes come off the printer an hour before guests arrive. Our staff will also help you work out which colour is actually empty before you spend anything. Order by WhatsApp and pay when the parcel arrives, anywhere in the country, or collect it in person on Kimathi Street.
Common Questions About the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A
Will the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A work in a wireless HP M276nw?
Yes. The ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A works in the M276nw and in the other three members of the family: the M251n, M251nw and M276n. Wi-Fi or scanning features make no difference, because all four printers share one cartridge design. The smaller HP Color LaserJet Pro M176n and M177fw look related but take the 130A family instead. When unsure, send Mascom International a photo of your printer's front label on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit.
Why do purples still print pink after I install a new CF213A?
Pink purples after a fresh ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A almost always mean the cyan cartridge is low, not the new magenta. Purple and violet are printed by laying magenta over cyan, so a weak cyan leaves only the pink half behind. Print the supplies status page from the printer's control panel to check each level. If cyan reads low, the ColourSoft 131A Cyan CF211A from Mascom International restores balanced purples, navy blues and deep greens in the same session.
Does the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A reproduce natural skin tones in photos?
It produces acceptable skin tones for event programmes, staff ID mock-ups and newsletter photos, provided both magenta and yellow are healthy. Faces are built mostly from magenta and yellow, so a tired magenta cartridge makes people look sallow or greenish. A colour laser on plain paper still cannot match the smooth gradients of a photo lab print. For framed portraits or wedding albums, use a studio or dedicated photo printer, and keep the ColourSoft cartridge for printed documents that carry photographs.
How many church bulletins will one CF213A print before it runs out?
One ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A is rated for about 1,800 pages at 5% coverage, enough for 12 Sundays of a 150-copy bulletin. At KSh 6,600, the magenta toner cost per copy is roughly KSh 3.67 at that coverage. Bulletins with large magenta banners, coloured backgrounds or full-page photos use much more toner, so expect fewer weeks. Keeping the main text black and using magenta for headings and borders stretches each cartridge through more services.
ColourSoft CF213A or genuine HP 131A magenta, which suits a small print business?
For most small print businesses, the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A gives better margins, while genuine HP suits clients who specify original supplies. Both carry a rating of about 1,800 pages, so the saving comes from the lower purchase price. Genuine HP magenta costs noticeably more in Nairobi. Before a large paid order, print one proof on the paper the client supplied, because paper finish changes how reds appear far more than the cartridge brand does.
What happens to a certificate print job if a Kenya Power outage hits mid-print?
A power cut will not harm the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A, but the sheet passing through the printer may stop inside the fuser. Wait for power to return, let the printer cool, then open the jam access door and pull the sheet out slowly. Reprint that certificate rather than reusing it. Plug the printer into a surge protector instead of a small UPS, because laser printers draw heavy current while their fuser heats up.
Is the magenta priced the same as the cyan, and where is the yellow?
Yes. Mascom International sells the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A and the cyan CF211A at KSh 6,600 each, both rated at about 1,800 pages. The black CF210A costs KSh 7,000, reflecting its heavier daily use. The yellow cartridge in the same family carries the code CF212A. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp about yellow availability before you order, so a full colour refresh arrives in one delivery rather than two.
How do I install the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A in an HP M276?
Open the front door of the M276, pull out the cartridge drawer, and lift the old magenta cartridge from its slot. Take the new ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A from its bag, remove every piece of tape and plastic guard, and tilt it gently to loosen the toner. Seat it in the magenta slot, close the drawer and door, and press OK if a non-HP supply notice appears. Print a colour page to confirm reds look right.
Who should buy the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A, and who is it wrong for?
Marketing teams, churches, event planners and small print businesses running an HP M251 or M276 should buy the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A when reds and pinks begin to fade. It is wrong for anyone whose pages are mostly plain text, since black empties first on those jobs and the ColourSoft 131A Black CF210A is the better purchase. Owners of other HP colour lasers need a different cartridge, so confirm your model with Mascom International first.
Technical Specifications
Printer Fit
- HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251n, the wired network model, accepts this cartridge in its magenta position.
- HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251nw takes the same cartridge, with Wi-Fi printing unaffected by the change.
- HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276n and M276nw accept it too, including for colour copying jobs.
- Direct replacement for HP 131A magenta, code CF213A, needing no adapters, resets or firmware changes.
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro M176n and M177fw use the 130A family and cannot take this cartridge.
- Works with the HP driver already installed for your printer, so office laptops need no new software.
Magenta in the Colour Mix
- Magenta supplies the pinks and, with yellow, forms reds and oranges for sale banners and warning signs.
- Combined with cyan, magenta creates purples, violets and navy tones used in many institutional colours.
- Warm skin tones in printed photos depend on balanced magenta and yellow, so both must hold toner.
- A fading magenta turns reds orange and leaves faces looking sallow, which clients notice on printed programmes.
- Heat-fused toner stays put on certificates, so gold-and-maroon designs do not smear when signed or framed.
- Magenta rarely prints on plain text pages, which explains why it outlasts black in most offices.
Output Rating and Cost
- Rated at about 1,800 pages at 5% coverage, matching HP's rating for the 131A colour cartridges.
- At KSh 6,600, magenta toner costs roughly KSh 3.67 per page at the rated coverage.
- 1,800 pages equals 12 weekly runs of a 150-copy bulletin, a practical planning figure for churches.
- Flyers with solid red backgrounds may use several times the 5% figure, sharply lowering real page counts.
- Using magenta for headings and borders instead of full-page fills keeps cost per flyer predictable.
- Buying magenta only when it empties, rather than a full set, keeps spending tied to real colour use.
Build Quality and Components
- Brand new cartridge filled with fresh magenta toner, not a refilled unit carrying another printer's wear.
- Integrated imaging drum means every cartridge change also replaces the part that lays toner on the page.
- Chip on the cartridge lets the M251 and M276 recognise it and report its toner level.
- Housing matches the HP 131A magenta shape exactly, so it seats firmly in the magenta slot.
- ColourSoft reports manufacturing under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems.
- Fresh drum coating on each new cartridge keeps pale pink backgrounds even, without the blotches worn drums leave.
Print-Run Tips for Colour Jobs
- Run a single proof on the final paper stock, because glossy and matte sheets render reds differently.
- Check the supplies status page before a large job, so no colour runs out halfway through a print run.
- Print text-only pages in greyscale from the print dialog to save magenta for work that needs it.
- Let the printer finish warming up after a long idle period before printing colour-critical certificates.
- Clear any paper dust from the drawer area during cartridge changes to prevent faint specks on light backgrounds.
Keeping Spares in Good Condition
- Store unopened, in the original bag, inside a cupboard away from sunlight, stoves and generator rooms.
- Avoid leaving spare cartridges in parked vehicles, where daytime heat can cake the toner inside.
- Lay the cartridge flat on a shelf rather than on its end, keeping toner spread evenly.
- Touch only the outer housing, since skin oil on the drum causes repeating marks on every page.
- Wrap the spent cartridge in its old bag before binning it, because loose magenta toner stains fabric.
- Check the bag for tears before storing, since an opened seal lets humid air reach the toner.
Package Contents
Each ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A leaves our shelf in its own retail box, sealed until you open it.
- One ColourSoft 131A magenta toner cartridge, compatible with HP 131A CF213A
- Light-proof protective bag around the cartridge
- Transit tape and plastic guards that come off before fitting
The change needs no screwdriver, cable or disc. At the Kimathi Street counter, staff will show you the intact bag before payment, so there is no doubt the cartridge is unused.
Warranty
The ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A is covered by a 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects. Toner leaks, repeating faults in red areas, or a printer that will not recognise the cartridge qualify for a check. Return it with proof of purchase to our Nairobi CBD store, where a defective unit is replaced. A cartridge emptied by ordinary printing is not a warranty fault.
How to Order the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A in Kenya
You can buy the ColourSoft 131A Magenta Toner CF213A today at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so drop by and compare it against your used cartridge. Black and cyan 131A cartridges are on hand too, and we can advise on yellow.
Reach us through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 Kenyan counties, so nothing is paid until the cartridge is in your hands. Customers in Nairobi and its environs get it the same day. Machakos, Thika, Nyeri, Meru, Mombasa and every other major town get it within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The cartridge is covered by the 6-month warranty stated above, and our Nairobi CBD desk handles any claim directly. Mascom International serves print buyers nationwide with clear labelling, fair prices and quick replies whenever colours start drifting.
