ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 5,500, brand new and sealed. This black, high-yield compatible cartridge replaces the Samsung MLT-D1052L and is rated for about 2,500 pages at 5% coverage, roughly KSh 2.20 per page. The ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner fits the Samsung ML-1910, ML-1915, ML-2525, ML-2525W, ML-2540, ML-2545, ML-2580N, SCX-4600, SCX-4623F, SCX-4623FW and SF-650. Collect yours at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Samsung stopped selling printers after HP completed its takeover of the Samsung printer business in 2017. Thousands of these machines still run in Kenyan offices, schools and cyber cafés, and their owners share one headache: finding a cartridge that fits and prints cleanly. The ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner solves it for school bursars running termly report forms, cyber café operators printing KRA iTax returns and eCitizen forms, and small accounting and legal offices filing daily correspondence. Instead of scrapping a printer that still works, you keep it earning. One ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner covers about five reams of A4 before it needs changing.
Unlike the refill stalls around Nairobi CBD, where empty cartridges are topped up with loose powder of unknown origin, the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner arrives as a factory-made, sealed unit. ColourSoft is a Kenyan compatible-toner brand that publishes a refund-or-replace promise if its output falls short of the Samsung original. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the swap is quick and the first page comes out sharp, with no grey haze or streaks. Bring your old cartridge to our Kimathi Street store so we can match it on the spot, or order on WhatsApp and pay only when the box reaches your door.
Common Questions About the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner
Is the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner a genuine Samsung cartridge?
No. The ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner is a third-party compatible cartridge, built to the same shape and yield as the Samsung original. It is not made or approved by Samsung or HP. Since the takeover, HP sells the genuine version under the code SU758A, and stock of that original has grown thin and costly in Kenya. ColourSoft fills that gap with a new, sealed replacement. Mascom International sells it clearly labelled as compatible, so you always know exactly what you are paying for.
Which printers does the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner fit?
Eleven Samsung models take the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner: the ML-1910, ML-1915, ML-2525, ML-2525W, ML-2540, ML-2545, ML-2580N, SCX-4600, SCX-4623F, SCX-4623FW and SF-650. These machines also accept the older D105 cartridge family, so both codes may appear on your old unit. Check the label on your current cartridge before ordering. If it reads D101, D111 or D116, your printer needs a different cartridge. Send a photo of the label to Mascom International on WhatsApp and our team will confirm the match before dispatch.
What does the "L" in MLT-D1052L mean compared with the D1052S?
The "L" marks the high-yield version, rated for about 2,500 pages, while the standard D1052S and older D105S are rated for about 1,500 pages. Both fit the same printers. The difference is how much toner sits inside the cartridge. At KSh 5,500, the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner costs about KSh 2.20 per page. For a busy Kenyan school office or cyber café, the high-yield cartridge also means fewer changes, fewer trips to town and less downtime during exam or tax-filing rush.
Who supports Samsung printers now that HP has taken over?
HP now handles all Samsung printer support, including drivers, firmware and the genuine SU758A cartridge. Drivers for the ML-2525, SCX-4623F and the rest of this family are downloaded from the HP support website, not Samsung's. HP no longer builds new Samsung-branded machines, so genuine supplies keep shrinking in Kenyan shops. That is why a quality compatible like the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner has become the practical route. Mascom International can help you locate the right Windows driver if you reinstall your computer.
ColourSoft, a genuine original or a refill: which should I choose?
For most Kenyan offices, the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner balances cost and reliability best. A genuine SU758A cartridge is the safest fit, but it is scarce and priced well above a compatible. A street refill is cheapest, yet reuses a worn drum and wiper blade, which often causes streaks and toner spills inside the printer. ColourSoft supplies a new cartridge with fresh parts, and its own quality promise offers a refund or replacement if output falls short of the Samsung original.
How do I use toner save, and will my printer need a reset?
Turn on Toner Save in the printer driver to stretch the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner further on drafts. Open Printing Preferences in Windows and switch Toner Save on; some models also offer it through Samsung Easy Printer Manager or a panel button. No manual counter reset is needed when you install a fresh cartridge. If a toner warning lingers, switch the printer off and on again. Avoid firmware "fix" downloads offered online, because a failed flash can leave the printer unusable.
How does the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner cope with Kenyan heat, humidity and power cuts?
Keep the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner sealed in its bag until you install it, and store it away from direct sun. Humidity along the Mombasa coast can make exposed toner clump, so opening it only at installation matters. Power cuts will not damage the cartridge; simply reprint the interrupted page once power returns. Plug the printer into a surge protector rather than a small UPS, because a laser printer draws heavy current while warming up. Mascom International stocks suitable surge protectors.
Who should buy the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner, and who should skip it?
Buy the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner if you own a working Samsung ML-2525, SCX-4623F or sibling model and want years more service from it. It suits schools, cyber cafés, churches and small professional offices. Skip it if your printer has a failing fuser, paper jams on every job or a cracked scanner glass. Skip it too if you print thousands of pages a week. In either case, a new HP LaserJet from Mascom International will serve you better and carries full current support.
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Type and Page Yield
- High-yield black cartridge rated for about 2,500 pages at 5% coverage, covering roughly five reams of A4 paper.
- The "L" suffix marks high yield, holding more toner than the 1,500-page standard D1052S cartridge.
- Replaces the Samsung MLT-D1052L, sold by HP as SU758A, so one cartridge code covers both labels.
- Compatible third-party cartridge made by ColourSoft, not a Samsung or HP original, and labelled as such.
- All-in-one design places toner, drum and developer in one unit, so each change renews the imaging parts.
- Page yield follows the 5% coverage convention, so dense tables and graphics will finish the cartridge sooner.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits the Samsung ML-1910, ML-1915, ML-2525 and ML-2525W single-function monochrome laser printers used across small offices.
- Fits the Samsung ML-2540, ML-2545 and ML-2580N, including the networked model shared by several desks.
- Fits the Samsung SCX-4600, SCX-4623F and SCX-4623FW multifunction units that print, copy and scan.
- Fits the Samsung SF-650 laser fax, still found at reception desks and older records offices.
- Does not fit printers using the D101, D111 or D116 cartridge families, so check your old label first.
- Also stands in for the older D105S and D105L codes that the same printer family accepts.
Print Quality and Toner Formulation
- Black toner produces sharp text for letters, invoices, report forms and KRA returns that must stay legible on file.
- ColourSoft states its toner meets ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, covering production quality and environmental management.
- A fresh drum in every cartridge prevents the grey background and repeating marks common with worn refills.
- Built to fuse cleanly at the printer's standard settings, so pages come out dry and smudge-free.
- Toner Save mode lowers density for internal drafts, stretching yield further without changing cartridges.
- Scanned copies on the SCX-4623F keep solid blacks, so photocopied ID pages and certificates stay readable.
Running Cost and Value
- At KSh 5,500 for about 2,500 pages, each page costs roughly KSh 2.20 in toner.
- A school printing 100 pages a day gets about 25 working days from one cartridge.
- Keeping a working Samsung printer running costs far less than replacing it with a new laser machine.
- High yield means fewer cartridge changes per term, which matters for offices buying on tight budgets.
- Fresh cartridge parts avoid the drum and blade damage that often makes cheap refills a false saving.
- Cyber cafés charging per printed page can price jobs knowing the toner cost behind each sheet.
Installation and Printer Settings
- Slides in through the front cover of every listed model, with no tools and no loose toner handling.
- Pull the sealing tape fully before inserting, then rock the cartridge gently to spread toner evenly.
- No manual counter reset is needed, and a restart clears any warning left from the old cartridge.
- Drivers for these Samsung printers now come from the HP support website, including Easy Printer Manager.
- Avoid unofficial firmware downloads that promise to bypass cartridge checks, since a failed flash can disable the printer.
- Print a test page after installing to confirm even density before starting a long batch of documents.
Storage and Handling
- Keep the cartridge sealed in its protective bag until installation, which prevents moisture and dust exposure.
- Store below direct sunlight and away from hot car boots, since heat can cause toner to clump.
- Coastal humidity in Mombasa and Lamu makes sealed storage especially important for offices holding spare stock.
- Hold the cartridge by its handle and never touch the drum surface, as skin oil causes print marks.
- Return empty cartridges for proper disposal rather than burning them, since toner dust irritates lungs and eyes.
- Keep one spare sealed cartridge on the shelf during exam or tax season, so a run-out never stalls work.
Package Contents
Each ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner arrives brand new in its ColourSoft retail box, ready to install the day it reaches you. Inside you will find:
- One ColourSoft MLT-D1052L black toner cartridge with integrated drum
- Sealing tape protecting the toner outlet during transport
- Light-proof protective bag guarding the drum until installation
Our team checks the carton seal before dispatch from Nairobi CBD. Paper, cables and driver discs are not included, since your existing printer setup already covers them.
Warranty
The ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. This covers faults such as toner leaks, repeating marks or failure to be recognised when correctly installed in a listed printer. Bring the cartridge and a sample page to our Nairobi CBD service desk, and we will assess the claim and arrange a replacement where the defect is confirmed.
Buying the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner in black, the only colour this cartridge is made 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 with your old cartridge, and we will confirm the match 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. Nairobi and its environs receive the cartridge 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.
The ColourSoft MLT-D1052L Toner comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
School offices, cyber cafés and small firms across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest labelling, correct cartridge matches and direct after-sales help from a real Nairobi CBD store.
