ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 6,000, brand new and sealed. This compatible cartridge replaces the HP 151A W1510A in the HP LaserJet Pro 4003 and LaserJet Pro MFP 4103 series. ColourSoft, the Kenyan toner brand, rates it at about 3,050 pages at 5% coverage, which puts your cost at just under KSh 2 per page. Its chip comes fitted, so the printer's toner gauge keeps reporting the remaining level as usual. Collect the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery to your office.
Built for mid-size offices that keep a LaserJet Pro 4003dn or MFP 4103fdw running all day, the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A suits law firms, hospital admin desks, county offices and school exam offices. These teams print hundreds of pages a day: pleadings for Milimani Law Courts, patient discharge summaries, county tender files and end-of-term papers. Buying the original cartridge at that pace drains a stationery budget within weeks. The ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A brings the cost of every thousand pages down to roughly KSh 1,970, so the same budget carries far more printing.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unbranded refills with no address behind them, Mascom International stocks a named Kenyan brand and backs every cartridge from a walk-in store. Procurement officers buying the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A in bulk can order against an LPO and receive a proper company invoice. Office managers across Nairobi tell us the switch lets them print two-sided handouts and full case bundles without rationing pages. Order on WhatsApp, collect on Kimathi Street, or choose pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A
Which printers does the ColourSoft LW-H-151A fit?
The ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A fits the HP LaserJet Pro 4003 and LaserJet Pro MFP 4103 families, the printers that take the HP 151A W1510A. That covers the 4003d, 4003n, 4003dn, 4003dw and 4003w, plus the MFP 4103dn, 4103dw, 4103fdn and 4103fdw. It will not fit the older M404 or M428, which use the HP 59A. Send a photo of your printer's model label to Mascom International on WhatsApp and we confirm the match before you pay. That one photo saves a wasted trip for offices outside Nairobi.
Is the LW-H-151A an original HP cartridge?
No, the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A is a compatible cartridge made by ColourSoft, not by HP. It is built to the same shape, chip position and page rating as the HP 151A so the printer accepts it as a direct swap. ColourSoft is a Kenyan brand with its own support line, which matters when you need answers quickly. Mascom International sells it clearly labelled as compatible, never passed off as genuine, so your stores records stay accurate for audit. Auditors in county offices and hospitals often check exactly this line.
How long does one ColourSoft LW-H-151A last in a busy office?
One ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A prints about 3,050 pages at 5% coverage, roughly a typed letter with normal margins. An office printing 300 pages a day finishes it in about 10 working days. At 150 pages a day it lasts around four weeks. Two-sided printing does not stretch the yield, because each side counts as one page. It does halve your paper use, so 3,050 pages land on about 1,525 sheets. Heavy logos or scanned stamps raise coverage and shorten that count.
ColourSoft LW-H-151A vs original HP 151A W1510A, which is better value?
For high-volume offices in Kenya, the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A wins on cost, and the original HP 151A wins on brand assurance. ColourSoft lists the original at about KSh 17,000, or around KSh 5,570 per 1,000 pages. The LW-H-151A at KSh 6,000 works out near KSh 1,970 per 1,000 pages. At 4,000 pages a month, that gap is roughly KSh 14,400 saved every month. Offices bound by an HP service contract should stay with the original, since the contract may require it.
Will an HP firmware update stop the LW-H-151A from working?
Most offices run the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A without trouble, but HP firmware updates can change how a printer reads third-party chips. The safest habit is setting printer firmware updates to manual in the HP web settings page. That way your IT officer controls when updates install. If an update ever blocks a cartridge bought from Mascom International, bring it to our Nairobi CBD desk and we sort out the replacement under the warranty below. Keep your receipt with the printer file.
How does the LW-H-151A cope with power cuts and coastal humidity in Kenya?
The ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A handles power cuts well, because the toner sits sealed inside the cartridge and nothing dries out when the printer loses power. Pair the printer with a UPS so a KPLC outage does not jam a half-printed job. In Mombasa, Kilifi or Kwale offices, keep spare cartridges sealed in their bags and away from damp store rooms. Humidity clumps toner and curls paper, and both cause faint or smudged pages. A dry cupboard with the box lying flat is enough.
Can a company or school buy the LW-H-151A in bulk with an LPO?
Yes, Mascom International supplies the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A to companies, schools, hospitals and county offices against a Local Purchase Order. We issue a company invoice with the item described as a ColourSoft compatible cartridge, which keeps your procurement file clean. Exam offices often order a term's stock before KCSE or end-of-year papers go to print. Share your LPO on WhatsApp or email, and we confirm quantity and delivery date the same day. Bulk orders to upcountry schools travel on the same pay-on-arrival terms.
Who should buy the ColourSoft LW-H-151A, and who should skip it?
Buy the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A if your LaserJet Pro 4003 or 4103 prints a few thousand pages a month and toner cost matters. Law firms, hospital records desks, county registries and exam offices fit that profile well. Skip it if you print a few pages a week, because a cheaper inkjet or small laser from Mascom International suits light use better. Offices under an HP managed-print contract should also keep buying the original HP 151A.
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Identity and Compatibility
- Part number LW-H-151A is ColourSoft's code for its compatible replacement of the HP 151A W1510A cartridge.
- Fits the HP LaserJet Pro 4003d, 4003n, 4003dn, 4003dw and 4003w single-function printers.
- Fits the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4103dn, 4103dw, 4103fdn and 4103fdw multifunction printers used in busy front offices.
- Black only, matching the single toner slot these printers use, so one cartridge covers every job.
- Not interchangeable with the HP 59A used in the M404 and M428, so check your printer label first.
- Made by ColourSoft, a Kenyan brand, and sold clearly as compatible rather than original HP.
Print Engine Performance on the 4003 and 4103 Series
- The HP LaserJet Pro 4003dw is rated up to 40 pages per minute on A4, so long jobs clear quickly.
- First page out in as fast as 6.3 seconds from ready, useful for urgent court filings at the counter.
- A 30-page exam paper for 200 candidates is 6,000 pages, roughly two cartridges and 150 minutes of printing.
- Monochrome laser output suits contracts, pleadings, lab request forms and payroll reports that need sharp black text.
- Laser toner is fused onto paper with heat, so printed pages resist smudging when handled or stamped.
Paper Handling and Two-Sided Volume
- The 4003dw takes a 250-sheet main tray plus a 100-sheet multipurpose tray for letterheads and envelopes.
- An optional 550-sheet third tray lifts capacity for registries printing reams at a time without refilling.
- The 150-sheet output bin holds a full case bundle before someone needs to clear it.
- The d models print both sides automatically, halving paper use on long reports and circulars.
- Two-sided printing counts each side as one page, so a cartridge covers about 1,525 sheets duplex.
Consumables and Running Cost
- Rated yield is about 3,050 pages at 5% coverage, the standard basis for comparing black toner cartridges.
- At KSh 6,000, cost comes to just under KSh 2 per page, or about KSh 1,970 per 1,000 pages.
- ColourSoft lists the original HP 151A near KSh 17,000, about KSh 5,570 per 1,000 pages.
- HP recommends 750 to 4,000 pages a month for the 4003dw, which suits two cartridges or fewer.
- The printer's monthly duty cycle reaches up to 80,000 pages, far above what most offices ever print.
- Heavy graphics, logos or scanned stamps raise coverage above 5%, so real page counts drop on those jobs.
Printer Settings and Firmware
- Set firmware updates to manual in the printer's web settings so third-party chips stay recognised between updates.
- The printer's toner gauge reads the LW-H-151A chip, so remaining level shows on the control panel.
- Print the supplies status page monthly to track pages used per cartridge and forecast your next order.
- Built-in Gigabit Ethernet lets a whole floor share one printer and one cartridge supply.
- Economy or draft mode stretches each cartridge further on internal drafts that nobody files.
- Keep a spare cartridge sealed on the shelf, so a low-toner warning never stops an exam run.
Handling, Storage and Build
- Store sealed cartridges flat, in a cool dry cupboard, away from direct sun and damp store rooms.
- Shake a new cartridge gently side to side before fitting, spreading toner evenly for consistent density.
- Remove the orange shipping clip and sealing tape before installing, or pages come out blank.
- Handle by the body only and avoid touching the drum surface, since fingerprints print as marks.
- The sealed body keeps toner contained during boda boda or van delivery across town and upcountry.
- Hand empty cartridges to a licensed e-waste collector instead of open bins, keeping loose toner dust out of offices.
Package Contents
Each ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A arrives brand new and sealed in ColourSoft retail packaging. Inside the box you get one black toner cartridge in its sealed protective bag, with the shipping clip and sealing strip still in place so the toner stays fresh until you open it. Bulk orders for companies and schools ship in full cartons, and each order comes with a Mascom International invoice for your procurement or stores file.
Warranty
The ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. If a cartridge streaks, leaks or fails to register in a compatible LaserJet Pro 4003 or MFP 4103 printer under normal use, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk for assessment and replacement.
Buying the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A in black, the only colour this printer family uses, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to collect cartridges or check your printer model with our team.
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. Nairobi and its environs receive the ColourSoft 151A Black Toner LW-H-151A the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You check the sealed box and pay only when it arrives.
Every cartridge comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Law firms, hospitals, county offices and schools order printing supplies from Mascom International because we quote honest prices, label compatible stock plainly, and answer procurement questions from a real Nairobi CBD office.
