ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed, with a rated yield of 975 pages at 5% coverage. The ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A is a compatible replacement for HP's 150A cartridge, code W1500A, made by the Kenyan compatible-toner brand ColourSoft. It fits the HP LaserJet M111 and MFP M141 series, HP's compact desk-sized lasers. Collect it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for first-time printer owners, freelancers, home tutors and small church or chama offices, the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A solves a familiar problem. You bought a compact HP laser because it fits a small desk in a one-bedroom flat, then found that replacement cartridges cost more than you planned. This one arrives chipped and ready, so it drops straight into the printer with no reset or adapter. Worksheets, invoices, chama minutes, sermon notes and KRA iTax printouts come out sharp and black. On the rated yield, each standard text page costs you about KSh 3.59 in toner, which keeps a home print business realistic.
Where many Nairobi shops sell unbranded refills with no name on the box, Mascom International stocks the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A in sealed ColourSoft retail packaging, with a local brand and a Kenyan website behind it. Customers across Nairobi tell us the first surprise is how cleanly text prints from a cartridge that costs less than they expected. Bring your printer's model name to our Kimathi Street counter and we will confirm the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A fits before you pay, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge
Which printers does the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge fit?
The ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge fits the HP LaserJet M111a, M111ca, M111cw and M111w, plus the LaserJet M112a and M112w. It also fits the HP LaserJet MFP M141a, M141ca, M141cw, M141w and M141we print-scan-copy models. Every one of these printers takes HP's 150A cartridge, code W1500A. Check the model name printed on the front of your printer and compare it with this list. If yours is not listed, send a photo to Mascom International on WhatsApp for confirmation.
Is the ColourSoft 150A an original HP cartridge?
No, the ColourSoft 150A is a compatible cartridge made by ColourSoft, not by HP. It is built to replace HP's 150A, code W1500A, and carries ColourSoft's own part number, CS-W1150A. ColourSoft states that its cartridges come from ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified production. The brand also states that using them will not invalidate your printer's HP warranty. Mascom International sells it clearly labelled as a compatible product, so you know exactly what you are paying for at the counter.
How many pages a month does the ColourSoft 150A suit?
The ColourSoft 150A suits roughly 100 to 250 pages a month, lasting about four months or longer at that pace. Its rated yield is 975 pages at 5% coverage, which matches a typical letter or invoice with a few short paragraphs. A freelancer printing 50 pages a week gets about 19 weeks from one cartridge. A home tutor printing 25 worksheets every school day finishes it in around eight weeks. Pages full of logos, photos or dense tables use more toner, so expect fewer.
ColourSoft 150A vs original HP W1500A, which should you buy?
Choose the ColourSoft 150A when cost per page matters most, and the original HP W1500A when you want HP's own guarantee on the cartridge itself. At KSh 3,500 for 975 rated pages, the ColourSoft 150A works out to about KSh 3.59 per page. The original HP cartridge costs noticeably more for the same printer. For a chama secretary printing monthly minutes or a tutor running off worksheets, that saving adds up over a year. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp for current original pricing if you want to compare.
Does the ColourSoft 150A work straight out of the box?
Yes, the ColourSoft 150A arrives with its chip already fitted, so it installs like the cartridge that came with your printer. Open the front door of your M111 or M141, lift out the empty cartridge and remove the orange protective cover from the new one. Rock it gently side to side to spread the toner, then slide it in until it seats. Close the door and print a test page. If a recent HP firmware update makes the printer refuse it, WhatsApp us for help.
Can the ColourSoft 150A handle KRA iTax, eCitizen and school printing in Kenya?
Yes, the ColourSoft 150A prints the black text, tables and QR codes on KRA iTax acknowledgement slips and eCitizen forms cleanly. Laser toner is fused into the paper by heat, so receipts and certificates do not smudge when handled, stamped or stapled. That matters for documents you file or carry to a government office in Nairobi or your county headquarters. School timetables, exam papers and church bulletins print the same way. For glossy photos or colour flyers, an ink tank printer is the better tool.
Who should buy the ColourSoft 150A, and who should skip it?
The ColourSoft 150A is for owners of HP LaserJet M111, M112 and M141 printers who print a few hundred black pages a month and want a lower cost per page. First-time printer owners, freelancers, tutors, home businesses and small church or chama offices fit that profile well. Skip it if your printer is a different model, if you need colour, or if you print over 1,000 pages a month. Busy offices are better served by a larger LaserJet with a higher-yield cartridge, which Mascom International can recommend.
How should you store a spare ColourSoft 150A in a Nairobi flat?
Keep a spare ColourSoft 150A sealed in its box, lying flat, in a cool cupboard away from direct sun and the kitchen. Toner powder can clump when it gets hot or damp, and dust reaching an unboxed cartridge can leave marks on your pages. Flats with west-facing windows warm up in the afternoon, so avoid shelves near the glass. Open the box only when you are ready to install. Stored this way, the spare stays ready for the day your current cartridge fades mid-print.
How do you know the ColourSoft 150A is running low?
Faint, uneven or streaked pages are the clearest sign that the ColourSoft 150A is nearly empty. Your HP printer's control panel or HP's phone app may also show a low-toner message, though level estimates on any cartridge are approximate. When pages start to fade, remove the cartridge and rock it gently from side to side to spread the remaining toner. That usually buys a few more clean pages. Order the next ColourSoft 150A before a deadline, since Nairobi deliveries from Mascom International arrive the same day.
Technical Specifications
Printer Compatibility and Fit
- Replaces HP 150A, code W1500A, so any printer built for W1500A accepts this cartridge without modification.
- Fits HP LaserJet M111a, M111ca, M111cw and M111w, compact print-only models sized for small desks and shelves.
- Fits HP LaserJet M112a and M112w, sister models that share the same cartridge bay and toner design.
- Fits HP LaserJet MFP M141a, M141ca, M141cw, M141w and M141we, which add scanning and copying to printing.
- Not for older LaserJet Pro M15 or M28 printers, which take a different cartridge with a different chip.
- Quote ColourSoft part number CS-W1150A when you reorder, so the same cartridge arrives every single time.
Yield and Monthly Page Volume
- Rated at 975 pages at 5% coverage, the standard industry measure based on a light text page.
- At 50 pages a week, one cartridge lasts about 19 weeks, longer than a typical school term.
- At 250 pages a month, expect close to four months of printing before text begins to fade.
- Pages heavy with logos, tables or scanned images use more toner, so real yield falls below the rating.
- A toner-saving draft mode, where your printer driver offers one, stretches the yield for internal copies.
- Best matched to light, steady use rather than 1,000-page monthly runs suited to larger office lasers.
Installation and Everyday Setup
- Arrives chipped and ready, so the printer reads it as a normal 150A cartridge on first power-up.
- All-in-one design holds the toner and imaging drum in one unit, so there is no separate drum to buy.
- Remove the orange protective cover before fitting, because leaving it on stops the cartridge seating properly.
- Installs through the front access door in moments, with no tools, resets or adapters required.
- Works with your existing USB or Wi-Fi setup, so nothing changes on your laptop or phone.
- Return the empty cartridge in the new box for recycling rather than throwing it out with household waste.
Print Quality and Output
- Produces solid black text suited to invoices, letters, worksheets, receipts and weekly church bulletins.
- Toner is fused onto paper by heat, so pages resist smudging when stamped, stapled or handled often.
- Fine type, ruled tables and barcodes on official forms print legibly, so documents scan correctly at offices.
- Runs on standard 80gsm A4 office paper, the ream size stocked by most Nairobi stationery shops.
- Black-only output prints charts and photos in greyscale, which suits most office and school paperwork.
Consumables and Running Cost
- KSh 3,500 for 975 rated pages works out to about KSh 3.59 per page on standard text documents.
- One hundred pages cost roughly KSh 359 in toner, useful for pricing a small print-for-hire service.
- Thirty class worksheets cost about KSh 108 in toner, a figure tutors can build into their lesson fees.
- Paper is a separate cost, so budget for A4 reams alongside toner when planning monthly office spending.
- ColourSoft states its compatible cartridges will not void the warranty on your HP LaserJet printer.
- Keeping one spare on hand avoids a dead printer on a deadline day without tying up much cash.
Build, Storage and Handling
- Factory-sealed in ColourSoft retail packaging, with an orange cover protecting the drum surface during transport.
- ColourSoft reports ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified production, covering quality and environmental management standards.
- Store flat in a cool cupboard, since heat and damp can clump toner powder and cause patchy output.
- Keep it boxed until installation, because Nairobi dust on an unboxed cartridge can leave marks on pages.
- A surge protector or stabiliser shields your printer from KPLC power fluctuations and sudden outages.
- The compact cartridge fits a desk drawer, handy when your printer shares space in a small flat.
Package Contents
Every ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A leaves Mascom International in its sealed retail box, matched to your printer model before dispatch.
- One ColourSoft 150A black toner cartridge, toner pre-filled and chip fitted
- Orange protective cover guarding the drum during transport
- ColourSoft retail box, useful for storing a spare or returning the empty cartridge
- Mascom International receipt for your records and any after-sales claim
No cables, drivers or extra software are needed, because your printer's existing setup stays exactly as it is.
Warranty
The ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Faults caused by physical damage, moisture or incorrect storage fall outside this cover. Bring the cartridge with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, or start the claim on WhatsApp, and our team tests it against your printer model before resolving the claim.
Buying the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the ColourSoft 150A Black Toner Cartridge CS-W1150A in black, the only colour this cartridge comes in, at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, bring your printer's model name, and our team will confirm the fit before you pay.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county, so you pay only when the cartridge is in your hands. Nairobi and its environs receive it the same day. Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The cartridge comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Mascom International serves printer owners nationwide with honest compatibility checks, clear labelling of compatible and original consumables, and after-sales help from a real counter on Kimathi Street. Tutors, freelancers and small offices reorder with us because the right cartridge arrives the first time.
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