The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,250, brand new and sealed in its original Epson box. This is the genuine Epson bottle, product code C13T03V14A, holding 127ml of black ink for the EcoTank L4150, L4160, L6160, L6170 and L6190 family of printers. Each Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle comes in factory packaging, not from a refill workshop down the street. You can collect it at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for accountants, lawyers, school administrators and small office teams across Kenya, the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle keeps text-heavy work moving. Black is the colour most offices use up first, because invoices, KRA returns, contracts, exam papers and eCitizen forms are almost all text. When the black level nears the lower line on the tank window, it is time to refill. One sealed Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle restores the tank in minutes, with no tools, no syringes and no stained hands. University students at Kenyatta and Strathmore who print their own project drafts rely on it the same way.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded refill ink in plain bottles, Mascom International stocks only genuine Epson 101 bottles in sealed packaging. Customers across Nairobi tell us their print heads clogged after a cheap refill, and the cleaning cycles that followed wasted even more ink. Genuine ink is made for the print head inside your EcoTank, which protects a printer worth far more than any bottle. Walk in to compare the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle with the other 101 colours on our shelf, or send your printer model on WhatsApp and we will confirm the fit before delivery.
Common Questions About the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle
How much is the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle in Kenya?
The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle costs KSh 3,250 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers one genuine 127ml bottle in its Epson box, the 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. The black bottle sits KSh 950 above the 101 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow bottles, which cost KSh 2,300 each. If every tank on your printer is low, a full set of all four 101 colours costs KSh 10,150.
Which printers can use the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle?
The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle fits the EcoTank L4150, L4156, L4160, L4260, L6160, L6170, L6176, L6190, L6270, L6290 and the A3-size L14150. Check the model number printed on the front or top of your printer before you buy. Epson uses different bottle families for other EcoTank ranges, so a 101 bottle does not suit every EcoTank on the market. Send your printer model to Mascom International on WhatsApp and our team will confirm the match before the bottle leaves the store.
How does the Epson 101 Black compare with the Epson 103 Black bottle?
The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle costs KSh 3,250, while the Epson 103 EcoTank Black bottle costs KSh 2,250 at Mascom International. The two are not interchangeable, because Epson makes each one for a different group of EcoTank printers. Pick the 101 if your printer is an L4150, L4160, L6160, L6170 or L6190. Pick the 103 if your manual or tank label names 103. Choosing by the KSh 1,000 price gap alone leaves you holding a bottle your printer was never designed to take.
Is the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle good for printing KRA and eCitizen documents?
Yes, the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle suits the KRA returns, eCitizen forms, payslips and tender documents Kenyan offices print every week. These pages are almost all black text, so the black tank empties long before the colour tanks. Genuine Epson black gives sharp, even text that stays easy to read when documents go into files for audits. Accounting firms in Westlands and Upper Hill tell us they keep a spare black bottle on the shelf so tax season never stalls.
Who should buy the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle if you own a 101-series EcoTank such as the L4160 or L6190 and print mostly text. Offices, schools, churches and home users who value a clean print head over saving a few shillings get the most from it. Skip it if your printer takes Epson 103 or 112 bottles, or if you run a laser printer, which uses toner instead. Those buyers should ask Mascom International for the right consumable for their own machine.
How can I tell an Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is genuine?
A genuine Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle arrives in an Epson-branded box carrying the code C13T03V14A, with a factory seal under the cap. Fake refills sold around Nairobi often come in plain or poorly printed packaging, with smudged text and no product code at all. Mascom International sells every bottle sealed, and you can inspect the box at our Kimathi Street counter before paying. With pay-on-arrival delivery, you also see the box in your hands before any money changes hands.
How do I refill the black tank on an Epson L4160 without spilling?
Refilling an L4160 with the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle takes a few minutes and needs no tools. Open the tank cover and the black tank cap, remove the bottle cap and seal, then stand the bottle upright in the black inlet. Ink flows in by itself, so watch the window and lift the bottle away when the level reaches the upper line. Replace both caps, close the cover, and complete the ink reset step described in your printer manual.
Why does the black bottle cost more than the colour bottles?
The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle costs KSh 3,250 because it is the large 127ml bottle, made for the colour most offices use fastest. The Cyan, Magenta and Yellow bottles in the same 101 range cost KSh 2,300 each at Mascom International. Black does the heavy lifting on letters, reports and receipts, so Epson packs more of it into one bottle. For a busy office, that means fewer trips to refill the tank that always runs low first.
Technical Specifications
Ink and Colour
- Genuine Epson 101 black ink, product code C13T03V14A — the code to match against your printer manual and the old box.
- Made by Epson for its EcoTank print heads — far lower risk of clogged nozzles than unbranded refill ink of unknown origin.
- Deep, even black for text, tables and line drawings — invoices, letters and contracts print sharp and stay easy to read.
- Used for plain black pages and also blended into darker shades and shadows on colour prints and photos.
- Pairs with the other three 101 colours, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, to complete the four-tank set your printer uses.
Printer Compatibility
- EcoTank L4150 and L4160 — compact print, scan and copy machines found in home offices, schools and small shops.
- EcoTank L6160, L6170 and L6190 — office-focused models built for heavier daily printing of documents and reports.
- EcoTank L4156, L4260, L6176, L6270 and L6290 — further models listed for the same 101 black bottle.
- EcoTank L14150 — an A3-size wide-format model that takes this same black bottle for drawings and large documents.
- Not made for printers that take Epson 103 or 112 bottles — confirm your model number before you place an order.
Yield and Running Cost
- 127ml of black ink in one bottle — a large reserve for text-heavy offices that print letters and reports every day.
- Page yield follows Epson's published figure on the box — real output depends on how much text fills each page.
- KSh 3,250 per bottle at Mascom International — KSh 1,000 more than the Epson 103 Black, which serves other printers.
- KSh 750 less than the Epson 112 Black at KSh 4,000 — again a separate bottle family for different EcoTanks.
- Black makes up about a third of the KSh 10,150 full 101 set — refill only black when only black runs low.
Bottle and Filling
- Single bottle with a screw cap and factory seal — an intact seal shows the ink has not been opened or diluted.
- Nozzle fits into the black tank inlet — the bottle stands upright while ink flows into the tank by itself.
- Fill to the upper line on the tank window — watching the level rise keeps ink from overflowing.
- No syringes, funnels or tools needed — anyone in the office can refill the tank cleanly in a few minutes.
- Ink left after the tank is full stays in the bottle — recap it firmly and keep it for the next top-up.
Storage and Handling
- Store the bottle upright with the cap tight — keeps ink from leaking into drawers or onto stored documents.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources — a cool, shaded shelf protects ink quality until you need it.
- Use an opened bottle soon rather than leaving it half-full for months — fresher ink flows more freely through the heads.
- Keep out of reach of children — ink stains skin and clothing and must never be swallowed.
- Wash any ink off skin with soap and water — keep the box handy, since it carries the code for reorders.
Package Contents
The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle comes as one sealed bottle inside its original Epson box, printed with the code C13T03V14A. The bottle carries its factory seal under the cap, which shows the ink has never been opened. There is no printer, cable or extra ink in the pack, and no filling kit is needed. If you also need the Cyan, Magenta or Yellow 101 bottles, Mascom International stocks them individually, and a full set of four costs KSh 10,150.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, including a leaking bottle, a cracked nozzle or a broken seal. Bring the bottle to our service desk at the Old Mutual Building in Nairobi CBD, and the claim is handled there.
Where to Buy the Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle in Kenya
The Epson 101 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your printer model or a photo of its tank labels, and we will check the fit with you at the counter. The 101 range also comes in Cyan, Magenta and Yellow if your other tanks need attention.
Reach our team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive their bottle the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every bottle is backed by the 6-month warranty above.
Our promise is simple: honest product details, accurate pricing, and real after-sales help from a walk-in store in the heart of Nairobi.
