Mascom International stocks the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge at KSh 4,000, brand new and sealed, with a black nylon fabric ribbon rated for about 15 million characters. It is the ribbon for the Epson DFX-9000, the high-speed 9-pin dot-matrix printer that feeds continuous-form paper through billing and statement runs. The Epson part number is S015384, also written C13S015384, so you can match it against the label on your old cartridge. You will find the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge at our shop on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for back-office teams that print in bulk, the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge serves banks, insurers, hospitals, SACCOs, utilities and payroll bureaus across Kenya. These printers run for hours at a stretch, pushing out statements, payslips and multipart billing sets on fan-fold paper. When the ribbon fades halfway through a month-end run, copies become hard to read and whole batches may need reprinting. A fresh Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge restores dark, even characters, so the month-end cycle in an Upper Hill or Westlands head office finishes on time and every copy stays legible for audit.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that carry ribbons only for small desktop dot-matrix models, Mascom International keeps the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge on hand for heavy-duty users. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the hardest part of running a DFX-9000 is finding the right ribbon quickly when one runs dry mid-cycle. We hold the correct S015384 part in its sealed pack, so there is no wait for an import and no guessing over which ribbon fits your printer. Call or WhatsApp us to reserve stock, then pay on arrival, with same-day delivery across Nairobi.
Common Questions About the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge
What is the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge price in Kenya?
The Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge sells for KSh 4,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi, brand new and sealed. The price covers one black cartridge in its sealed pack and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, with same-day drop-off in Nairobi and its environs. Offices buying several cartridges for a month-end cycle can order them together on WhatsApp, and each unit still arrives in its own sealed pack.
Is the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge the same as Epson part S015384?
Yes, the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge is Epson part S015384, also listed as C13S015384. Retail spec sheets name the DFX-9000 as the printer it fits. Quote either code when your procurement team raises a purchase order, and it will match. The cartridge does not fit Epson's 24-pin LQ printers, which use different housings. If you are unsure which printer your branch runs, send a photo of its model label to Mascom International on WhatsApp.
How many characters does the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge print?
The Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge is rated for about 15 million characters. At KSh 4,000, that works out to about KSh 267 per million characters. To estimate your own lifespan, divide 15 million by the characters on a typical page. If your statements carry about 2,000 characters each, one cartridge covers about 7,500 statements. Dense pages use the ribbon faster, so track your first cartridge and you will know how many to stock each month.
How does the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge compare with the Epson LQ-2190 ribbon?
The two serve different printers and are not interchangeable. The Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge costs KSh 4,000 and is built for the high-speed 9-pin DFX-9000, which handles long continuous-form jobs. The Epson LQ-2190 ribbon costs KSh 2,550 at Mascom International and fits the 24-pin LQ-2190, LQ-2180 and LQ-2080, wide-carriage printers chosen for finer text on forms. The LQ-2190 ribbon is KSh 1,450 cheaper but will not fit a DFX-9000, so buy by the printer on your desk.
Can a KPLC power cut damage the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge mid-run?
A power cut does not harm the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge, because the ribbon simply stops where it is. The risk is to the job: a cut mid-run can leave a half-printed form and misaligned fan-fold paper. Many Kenyan offices put printers like the DFX-9000 on a UPS for this reason, and Mascom International stocks UPS units. In Mombasa's coastal humidity, keep spare cartridges sealed in a closed cupboard until fitting day.
How do I know the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge needs replacing?
The Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge needs replacing once the copies at the back of a set lose contrast. The original often still looks acceptable at that point, so check the last sheet rather than the first. Uneven darkness across a line, or grey characters on long statements, are other signs. A frayed ribbon edge is a firm signal to swap at once, since loose threads can smudge pages and catch on the print head during a long run.
Who should buy the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge if your bank branch, insurer, county office or payroll bureau runs a DFX-9000 for statements and multipart forms. It suits IT officers and procurement teams who need the exact part fast. Skip it if your printer is an LQ-2190, LQ-690, LX-350 or LQ-350; each takes its own ribbon, and Mascom International stocks all four. If you print only a few receipts a day, a smaller dot-matrix printer with a cheaper ribbon is the better fit.
Should my office keep a spare Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge in stock?
Yes, one spare Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge per printer makes sense for any office that prints month-end statements or payroll. A ribbon that fades on the 28th leaves little time to source a replacement before deadlines, especially for branches far from Nairobi. Keep the spare sealed in a cool, closed cupboard. At KSh 4,000, the spare is a small cost next to a stalled month-end run, and branches in Kisumu or Eldoret get next-day delivery when they reorder.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Black fabric ribbon for impact printing — each strike of the pins presses ink from the ribbon onto fan-fold paper.
- Feeds ink to a 9-pin print head — 9 pins favour speed over fine detail, which suits bulk statements and forms.
- Made for continuous-form jobs — fan-fold paper with tractor holes runs through the printer without hand-feeding each sheet.
- Marks the original and its carbon or carbonless copies with one strike — billing sets come out complete in a single pass.
- Black output only — the standard for bank records, payslips and audit copies, where colour brings no benefit.
Compatibility
- Fits the Epson DFX-9000 — the high-speed continuous-form printer this cartridge is listed for on retail spec sheets.
- Epson part number S015384 — quote it on purchase orders and tenders so procurement receives the right part.
- Also written C13S015384 — the long form of the same code, used by many distributors and online catalogues.
- Not for 24-pin LQ printers such as the LQ-2190 or LQ-690 — those take separate cartridges, stocked at Mascom International.
- Confirm the fit on WhatsApp — send a photo of the printer's model label and we will check it before dispatch.
Yield and Running Cost
- Rated for about 15 million characters — enough for long month-end runs before the ribbon needs changing.
- About KSh 267 per million characters at KSh 4,000 — a running cost that stays small even on heavy jobs.
- Seven and a half times the character rating of the LQ-680 cartridge — in step with the bulk work a DFX-9000 does.
- Dense pages reach the rating sooner than sparse forms — track your first cartridge to plan monthly stock levels.
- Replace once copies at the back of a set lose contrast — the original often still looks fine at that point.
Build
- Black nylon fabric — a woven cloth that soaks up ink and gives it back with each pin strike.
- Enclosed plastic housing — the ribbon stays inside the cartridge, so hands stay clean when you change it.
- Fits onto the printer's ribbon mounts in one piece — no spool threading or loose ribbon to handle.
- Sealed factory pack — shields the fabric from dust and coastal humidity until you open it.
- Matched to Epson part S015384 — the housing the printer expects, so it sits square on the carriage.
Inclusions
- One Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge in black — a single unit in each pack.
- Sealed pack — opened by you, so you know the ribbon has never been used.
- No printer cables, paper or tools — the cartridge alone, with nothing extra added to the price.
- Backed by a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects — claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Bulk orders welcome — each cartridge still ships in its own sealed pack, ready for your stores register.
Package Contents
Each Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge ships as a single black cartridge in its sealed pack, with no extras inside. You will not find paper, cleaning kits or spare parts, so the price goes entirely on the ribbon your DFX-9000 needs. Procurement teams buying several units for branch offices receive each one sealed on its own, which makes it easy to issue them from the stores register and check every seal before paying the rider.
Warranty
The Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International covering manufacturing defects. That means faults present from the factory, such as a ribbon that fails to advance or a damaged housing. Claims are handled at our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Buying the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge from Mascom International
You can collect the Epson DFX-9000 Ribbon Cartridge from Mascom International at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in with your old cartridge or its part number and we will open the shelf stock for you to compare before you pay. The cartridge comes in black only.
For stock checks, bulk quotes or purchase orders, contact us on:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while branch offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Nyeri receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each cartridge is covered by the 6-month warranty above. We quote the correct Epson part, state the character rating as published and keep the price fair, and our team answers on WhatsApp long after the sale.
