The Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle is in stock at Mascom International for KSh 2,350, holding 65ml of original Epson ink rated by the manufacturer for up to 4,500 A4 pages at 5 percent coverage. Every bottle we sell is brand new and sealed, carrying Epson part number C13T00S14A printed on the retail carton. Buy the Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle over the counter at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, or order it for delivery anywhere in the country.
Cyber cafés along Moi Avenue, school bursars in Kakamega, clinic receptionists printing patient receipts, and small accounting firms in Upper Hill all share one problem: the black tank runs dry in the middle of a job. Cheap street refills solve that for a week, then block the print head and cost far more than the ink saved. The Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle removes that gamble. One 65ml bottle covers roughly nine reams of A4 text printing, so a busy office can keep two spares on the shelf and stop worrying about mid-month shortages.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock unlabelled refill fluid in unmarked containers, Mascom International sells the Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle in its original carton with the seal untouched. At Mascom International, we're seeing print shops switch back to original bottles after two or three print head cleanings wiped out every shilling they had saved. Users consistently report that a black tank filled from a fresh 103 bottle runs three to four months in a home office. Walk in to our Kimathi Street counter or call for countrywide delivery.
Common Questions About the Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle
How many pages does the Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle actually print?
Epson rates the 65ml black bottle at up to 4,500 A4 pages. That figure comes from Epson's own test-pattern simulation at 5 percent page coverage, which matches ordinary text documents like invoices, letters and school notes. Print dense reports, dark tables or photographs and real output drops, often to between 2,500 and 3,000 pages. Cyber cafés running CVs, forms and lecture notes usually land close to the full rating. Either way, one bottle outlasts several cartridge sets.
Which Epson printers does the 103 black ink fit?
The 103 series covers a wide slice of the EcoTank range sold in Kenya, including the L1110, L3110, L3111, L3150, L3151, L3156 and L5190, plus the newer L1210, L1250, L3210, L3211, L3250, L3260, L5290 and L5296. Check the label inside your printer's tank cover or the first page of the manual before buying. Bring your printer model number to our Kimathi Street counter and we confirm the match for you.
Is this dye ink or pigment ink, and will the print smudge?
Epson lists the 103 series as dye-based ink across all four colours. Dye ink soaks into plain copier paper and dries within seconds, giving crisp black text on letters, receipts and exam papers. It is not waterproof the way pigment ink is, so a spilled cup of tea will blur a printed sheet. For records that must survive rain or heavy handling, print on thicker paper and file them in a folder.
How do I refill the tank without spilling ink everywhere?
Epson redesigned these bottles so the nozzle only seats in the matching tank port and stops flowing on its own once the tank is full. Stand the printer on a flat surface, open the tank cover, remove the black tank cap, then hold the bottle upright in the port. Ink moves by gravity, so no squeezing is needed. Lift the bottle out when flow stops, recap both, and wipe the port with a dry tissue.
What does this work out to per page in Kenyan shillings?
At KSh 2,350 for up to 4,500 pages, black text costs roughly KSh 0.52 per printed page. A laser toner cartridge covering 1,500 pages at around KSh 4,500 lands near KSh 3 per page. For a cyber café pushing 200 pages daily, that gap is close to KSh 500 saved every day, or about KSh 15,000 across a month. The bottle covers its own cost within a week of steady counter printing.
Can I top up with cheaper refill fluid from a street stall instead?
You can, and many Nairobi offices try it. The bill arrives later as a blocked print head. Unbranded fluid varies in thickness and particle size, and Epson print heads use fine piezo nozzles that clog when the formula is wrong. A head cleaning at a service centre runs KSh 3,000 to KSh 6,000, and a replacement head often costs more than the printer itself. One original 103 bottle at KSh 2,350 is the safer bet.
How do I confirm the bottle is original Epson?
Look for three things. The carton shows the Epson logo and part number C13T00S14A printed directly onto it, not applied as a loose sticker. The bottle sits sealed with an intact cap ring that snaps on first opening. The ink is uniformly black with no separation or sediment at the base. Buy from a registered store with an address you can walk into every bottle at Mascom International reaches us through established distribution channels in its original carton.
How long does one bottle last in a home office?
A household printing 40 pages a week uses roughly 2,000 pages a year, so a single 65ml bottle covers close to two years of school assignments, KRA returns and church programmes. Sealed ink keeps well for about two years from the manufacturing date printed on the carton. Print a few pages every fortnight — printers left idle for months dry out their nozzles regardless of which ink sits in the tank.
Do you deliver the 103 black bottle outside Nairobi?
Yes. Mascom International delivers to all 47 counties with payment on arrival, so you inspect the sealed carton before any money changes hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and every other major town receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Send your printer model on WhatsApp and we confirm the correct bottle before dispatch.
Technical Specifications
Ink Formulation and Print Output
- Dye-based black ink formulated by Epson for the 103 series, drying within seconds on plain copier paper
- 65ml fill volume per bottle, roughly four times the ink held inside a standard black inkjet cartridge
- Rated for up to 4,500 A4 pages at 5 percent coverage using Epson's own test-pattern simulation methodology
- Text stays clean and legible at 10-point font, keeping invoices, receipts and exam papers readable after filing
- Dense graphics, dark tables and photo work cut practical yield to roughly 2,500 to 3,000 pages per bottle
- Dye ink is not waterproof, so store printed records away from rain, spills and damp office shelving
Printer Compatibility Across the EcoTank Range
- Fits Epson EcoTank L1110, L3110, L3111, L3116, L3150, L3151, L3156 and L3160 tank printers
- Also covers newer units including the L1210, L1230, L1250, L3210, L3211, L3250, L3260, L5290 and L5296
- Wider-format and multifunction models such as the L5190 and L11050 draw from the same black bottle number
- Bottle nozzle is keyed to seat only in the black tank port, which prevents accidental colour mix-ups
- Confirm the number printed inside your tank cover first, since some regions ship 003-series bottles for similar units
- Carry your printer model number to our Kimathi Street counter and staff verify compatibility before you pay
Bottle Design and Refill Handling
- Squeeze-free nozzle releases ink by gravity and stops automatically once the tank reaches its upper fill line
- Foil-sealed cap breaks on first opening, giving a visible sign the bottle has never been tampered with
- Narrow spout keeps ink off desks, hands and printer casing during a refill in the middle of a shift
- A single tank refill takes under two minutes, so counter service continues with almost no customer waiting
- Cap reseals firmly for storing a partly used bottle upright in a drawer between refills
- No syringes, funnels or plastic tubing needed, unlike the loose refill kits sold in downtown stalls
Running Cost and Volume Planning
- KSh 2,350 spread across 4,500 pages works out near KSh 0.52 per printed black page
- One bottle covers about nine reams of A4 paper, matching a month of steady cyber café output
- Laser toner rated for 1,500 pages typically costs three to six times more per page in Kenya
- An office printing 200 pages daily saves roughly KSh 15,000 monthly against cartridge-based printing
- Keeping two spare bottles on the shelf avoids emergency trips into town when a tank empties mid-job
- Cost per page holds steady at any print volume, which simplifies budgeting for schools, clinics and SACCOs
Storage and Shelf Life in Kenyan Conditions
- Sealed bottles keep for roughly two years from the manufacturing date printed on the retail carton
- Store upright in a cool, shaded cupboard away from direct sunlight streaming through office windows
- Coastal humidity in Mombasa and Malindi does not affect sealed ink, though cartons soften over long periods
- Keep bottles away from children; the formula contains preservatives that may trigger an allergic reaction
- Avoid leaving bottles inside a parked car, where cabin temperatures climb past 50 degrees Celsius
- Print a few pages every fortnight so print head nozzles stay clear through long idle stretches
Product Identification and Packaging
- Epson part number C13T00S14A appears printed on the retail carton rather than applied as a loose sticker
- Bottle label reads 103 with a black colour block matching the tank port marking on your printer
- The 65 ml volume marking is printed on the bottle body for quick checking at the counter
- Single-bottle retail pack, distinct from the four-colour 103 multipack sold under a separate part number
- Carton includes an Epson instruction leaflet covering refill steps, yield notes and safety information
- Ink inside reads uniformly black with no visible separation, sediment or oily film at the base
Package Contents
Every Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle from Mascom International arrives in its original single-bottle retail carton, unopened. Inside you get one 65ml bottle of Epson 103 black ink with the foil seal and cap ring intact, plus the Epson instruction leaflet covering refill steps, safety notes and yield figures. Nothing further is required the bottle refills the tank directly, so no syringe, funnel or gloves ship with it. Cyan, magenta and yellow 103 bottles are stocked separately at our counter.
Warranty
The Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering leaking bottles, damaged seals and cartons that arrive compromised. Bring the bottle and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk for a straight replacement. Ink already used in printing is consumable and sits outside warranty cover, as with every printer supply.
Where to Buy the Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle in Kenya
The Epson EcoTank 103 Black Ink Bottle is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with your printer model number and we confirm the correct bottle before you pay. Cyan, magenta and yellow 103 bottles sit on the same shelf.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you inspect the sealed carton and pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and all other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every bottle is covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for original printer supplies, honest yield figures, and pricing that holds from quote to counter.
