Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 2,225, a brand new and sealed 65ml bottle of genuine Epson dye ink. One Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle prints up to 4,500 pages on Epson's standard test pattern, which works out to about KSh 0.49 per page. It carries the C13T00S14A product code and a key-lock nozzle that fits only the black tank. Collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery.
Built for small offices, cyber cafes, schools and home users across Kenya, the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle keeps text-heavy printing cheap. Accountants print KRA returns and client invoices, teachers run off revision papers, and cyber operators handle forms all day long. Small cartridges run dry after a few hundred pages, which punishes anyone who prints in volume. The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle removes that pressure, since one refill covers roughly nine reams of 500 sheets. Black is also the colour most offices finish first, so it is the bottle worth keeping in the drawer.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that mix refilled bottles with originals, Mascom International sells only factory-sealed Epson stock with the use-by date printed on every box. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle ended the streaky pages that cheap refill ink left behind. We also check your printer model before you pay, so the bottle you receive fits your tank the first time. Walk in and confirm compatibility with our team, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle
How many pages does the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle print?
The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle prints up to 4,500 pages from one 65ml refill, based on Epson's standard test pattern. At KSh 2,225 from Mascom International, that equals roughly KSh 0.49 per page. Real output depends on what you print. Plain letters and invoices with wide margins stretch the bottle further, while bold tables, dark logos and scanned ID copies with grey backgrounds use more ink per sheet. Head cleaning cycles also draw ink, so running fewer of them helps the bottle last.
Which printers use the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle?
The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle fits EcoTank printers built for the 103 ink series, including the L1110, L1210, L1250, L3110, L3150, L3210, L3250, L3260, L5190 and L5290. Epson's full list runs past forty models. The fastest check is the label on your ink tank or the printer manual, which names the bottle number. Send Mascom International a photo of your printer's model sticker on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit before you pay, so you never receive a bottle that will not seat.
Is the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle better than cheap unbranded refill ink?
Yes, if you want your printer to outlive the next few bottles. The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is formulated for the Micro Piezo print head inside Epson EcoTank printers, so it flows at the thickness those nozzles expect. Unbranded ink sold around Nairobi can be thinner or carry particles that block nozzles, leaving white lines through your text. Replacing a print head usually costs far more than the savings from cheaper ink, and Epson may decline warranty support for damage traced to non-genuine ink.
How do I refill the black tank without spilling ink?
Refilling from this bottle takes a few minutes and needs no squeezing at all. Open the printer's tank cover, remove the black tank cap, then twist off the bottle cap. Stand the bottle upright on the black tank inlet, where the key-lock nozzle seats only in the correct tank. Ink flows on its own and stops once the tank reaches the upper line. Lift the bottle away, close the tank cap and cover, then recap any remaining ink and store it upright for the next refill.
Will the ink dry out if my printer sits idle through school holidays or long power cuts?
Ink sealed inside the tank keeps well, but print head nozzles can dry if the printer goes unused for weeks. Print one test page each week, even through school holidays or a stretch of KPLC outages. Keep the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle capped, upright and out of direct sun, especially in hot towns such as Mombasa, Garissa or Lodwar. If text shows gaps after a long break, run one nozzle check followed by a single head cleaning, rather than several cleanings back to back.
Who should buy the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle if you own a 103-series EcoTank and print mostly text, such as school reports, business invoices, legal drafts or cyber cafe jobs. Skip it if your printer takes a different bottle number, for example the L4150, L4160 and L6170, which use the 101 series, or the L805, which takes 673 bottles. Owners of HP Ink Tank or Canon Pixma G printers also need their own brand's ink. Mascom International confirms the right bottle for any printer model on WhatsApp.
How can I tell that the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is genuine?
A genuine Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle comes in a sealed Epson box printed with the C13T00S14A code and a use-by date. The bottle itself carries clean Epson printing and a shaped nozzle that seats only in the black tank. Counterfeits often show loose caps, blurry labels or boxes with no date at all. Mascom International sources through authorised supply channels and sells every bottle sealed, so you can inspect the box at our Kimathi Street counter or on delivery before paying.
Is the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle smudge-proof on official documents?
The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle uses dye ink, which produces sharp, dark text on ordinary 80gsm office paper. Dye ink dries quickly but is not waterproof, so a wet thumb or a rain shower can smudge a fresh page. For everyday invoices, letters, school notes and eCitizen printouts, that rarely causes trouble. If you file documents that must survive water or years of handling, let pages dry fully before stacking and keep them in a folder. Pigment-ink printers suit strict archival work better.
Technical Specifications
Core Ink Specifications
- Product code C13T00S14A identifies the genuine Epson black bottle, so you can match it against the box and receipt.
- Volume of 65ml per bottle, the standard black refill size Epson sets for its 103 series of EcoTank printers.
- Page yield of up to 4,500 pages per bottle, measured on Epson's standard test pattern for everyday office documents.
- Cost per page comes to about KSh 0.49 at the Mascom International price, far below typical cartridge printing costs.
- Dye-based black ink produces dense, sharp text on standard office paper and dries quickly after each sheet leaves the printer.
- Factory-sealed stock, never refilled or repackaged, so the ink quality matches exactly what Epson ships from its factory.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits the L1110, L1210 and L1250 compact EcoTank models used widely in homes, schools and small shops.
- Fits the L3110, L3150 and L3160 print-scan-copy models, the workhorses behind many Nairobi cyber cafes and offices.
- Fits the L3210, L3250 and L3260 series, including the Wi-Fi models that print straight from your phone.
- Fits the L5190, L5290 and L5590 office models, which add an automatic document feeder and fax for busier workplaces.
- Epson's full compatibility list covers more than forty printer models across the L1000, L3000 and L5000 families.
- Does not fit printers built for the 101, 003 or 664 bottle series, so check your tank label before ordering.
Refilling Design
- Key-lock nozzle is shaped to seat only in the black tank inlet, which stops ink from going into the wrong tank.
- Ink flows by gravity once the bottle stands upright, so there is no squeezing and no pressure that could cause splashes.
- Flow stops automatically when the tank reaches its upper fill line, which prevents overfilling and ink running down the printer.
- Screw cap reseals tightly after partial use, letting you store leftover ink safely until the tank needs topping up again.
- Upright bottle shape stands steady on a desk while you open the tank cover and remove the tank cap.
- Black cap and label make the bottle easy to tell apart from the cyan, magenta and yellow bottles in a drawer.
Print Quality and Output
- Micro Piezo print heads on EcoTank printers are designed around genuine Epson ink, which helps prevent clogged nozzles and streaks.
- Sharp black text stays readable at small font sizes, useful for receipts, statements and dense school revision papers.
- Dark, even fills on tables and logos avoid the grey, washed-out look common with thinned third-party ink.
- Black ink also works alongside the colour inks in photos and charts, deepening shadows and dark tones on every page.
- Quick-drying dye ink lets you handle and stack printed pages soon after printing on standard 80gsm paper.
- Consistent density from the first page to the last keeps multi-page reports looking uniform through a long print run.
Running Cost and Storage
- One bottle covers about nine reams of 500 sheets, measured against Epson's rated yield of 4,500 pages.
- At roughly KSh 0.49 per page, a 20-page school assignment costs under KSh 10 in black ink.
- A 100-page tender document costs about KSh 49 in black ink before paper, which keeps bulk printing affordable.
- Store bottles upright, capped and away from direct sunlight to keep the ink in good condition until you need it.
- Check the use-by date printed on the box and use older stock first when you keep several bottles in reserve.
- Keep bottles away from children and pets, and wipe drips promptly, since dye ink can stain fabric and wood.
Package Contents
The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle arrives in its original sealed Epson box, exactly as it left the supply chain. Inside you receive:
- One 65ml Epson 103 black ink bottle, product code C13T00S14A
- Screw cap fitted over the key-lock filling nozzle
- Epson packaging printed with the use-by date and batch details
Mascom International never opens or repacks ink boxes. The printer, paper and colour bottles are sold separately, and our team can bundle the full four-colour set on request.
Warranty
Mascom International guarantees that every Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is genuine Epson stock, supplied factory-sealed. The bottle carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, including a leaking bottle or a damaged nozzle. Report any fault within that period at our Nairobi CBD store or on WhatsApp, and we replace the bottle.
Where to Buy the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle in Kenya
The Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and bring your printer model so we can confirm the fit. Cyan, Magenta and Yellow bottles from the same 103 series sit alongside it at the same price.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Epson 103 EcoTank Black Ink Bottle across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, 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.
Every bottle is covered by the 6-month warranty above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Offices, schools and cyber cafes across Kenya rely on Mascom International for genuine consumables, honest pricing and direct after-sales support.
