HP 107A Black Toner is now available at Mascom International for KSh 10,000, brand new and sealed in its original HP carton. The HP 107A Black Toner uses part number W1107A and produces about 1,000 pages under the ISO/IEC 19752 test. It serves the HP Laser 107a and 107w plus the Laser MFP 135a, 135w, and 137fnw. That comes to roughly KSh 10 per standard text page, and each unit is checked against HP's security label before it leaves our shelves. Buy it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Many printers in Kenyan offices arrived through Dubai or Asian importers rather than local HP channels. Those machines often expect the Asia-Pacific code, and the HP 107A Black Toner is that code. Cyber café owners along Moi Avenue, landlords printing rent receipts, and university students at Kenyatta University all hit the same wall. They buy a local cartridge and the printer flashes an error. Every day that printer sits idle is a full day of lost printing income for a busy café. The HP 107A Black Toner answers that mismatch directly, because it carries the chip these imported printers were set up to read.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International confirms region fit before you pay rather than after the box is opened. At Mascom International, we're witnessing a steady rise in imported printers reaching Nairobi offices, and with them, more toner confusion. Customers across Nairobi report that matching the old cartridge label solves the problem on the first try. Send a photo of your current cartridge to our WhatsApp line, and we confirm whether the HP 107A Black Toner fits before any money changes hands. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across every county.
Common Questions About the HP 107A Black Toner
What is the difference between the HP 107A and the HP 106A?
The two cartridges share the same shape, yield, and printer family. The difference is the region coded into the chip. HP sells the 107A in Asia-Pacific markets such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia, while the 106A serves Africa and the Middle East. A printer bought in one of those Asian markets usually accepts only the 107A. If your old cartridge reads 107A or W1107A, choose this one without hesitation.
How can I tell which cartridge my printer needs before buying?
Open the front cover and read the label on the cartridge already inside. The code printed there, 105A, 106A, or 107A, is the one your printer expects. You can also print a supplies status page from the control panel, which lists the installed cartridge number. If the printer came from abroad or through a grey importer, the label is the safest guide. Our team confirms the answer within minutes on WhatsApp at +254 708 852 521.
Will the HP 107A Black Toner work in a printer bought locally in Kenya?
Usually not, unless that printer was originally set up for Asia-Pacific supplies. Printers sold through HP's official African channels normally take the 106A instead. Installing a mismatched cartridge produces an incompatible supply message and the printer stops. HP support can sometimes reset a printer's region, but that is a service procedure best avoided. Match the old label first, and you avoid wasted money and lost printing time.
How many pages does the HP 107A Black Toner print in real office use?
The rated figure is about 1,000 pages at 5% coverage, roughly one typed paragraph per page. A landlord printing single-page rent receipts will get close to that figure or exceed it. A cyber café copying ID cards and filled forms will see 500 to 700 pages instead. Printing in toner-save mode for drafts stretches the cartridge further. At KSh 10,000, standard text pages cost about KSh 10 each in toner.
Is the HP 107A Black Toner better than a cheaper compatible 107A cartridge?
For reliability, yes. Compatible cartridges often use cloned chips that stop working after HP firmware updates, leaving the printer locked mid-job. Their toner can also produce grey backgrounds, faint edges, or loose powder on the fuser. The HP 107A Black Toner avoids those risks and keeps HP's defect coverage valid. Over a year, a single repair visit for a toner-clogged printer can exceed the savings from several compatible cartridges.
How fast does the HP 107A Black Toner run through a cyber café workload?
A cyber café printing 80 mixed pages daily will finish one cartridge in about 10 to 12 working days. Most of that load is CVs, KUCCPS forms, eCitizen printouts, and ID copies, which use more toner than typed letters. Buying two cartridges at once gives a café a two-week buffer. The HP Laser MFP 137fnw's automatic document feeder also helps, because batch copying reduces jams that waste paper and toner.
Does the HP 107A Black Toner print clearly on local paper brands?
Yes, provided the paper sits within the printer's supported weight. The HP Laser 107 and MFP 135 series handle standard 70 to 80 gsm A4 office paper sold across Nairobi. Paper under 60 gsm can curl after fusing, while damp paper absorbs toner unevenly. Keep reams sealed until use, especially in Mombasa and Kisumu offices where humidity climbs. Dry paper and a genuine cartridge together give clean, even black text.
How should I store a spare HP 107A Black Toner?
Keep the spare sealed in its bag and box, lying flat, in a cool cupboard. HP rates storage from minus 20°C up to 40°C and 10% to 90% humidity. That range comfortably covers Nairobi offices and most coastal storerooms. Avoid car boots and window sills, where Kenyan afternoon sun can push temperatures past 40°C. Before installing a stored cartridge, rock it gently side to side five or six times.
Can I order the HP 107A Black Toner for several branches at once?
Yes. Mascom International supplies multiple cartridges for businesses with printers spread across branches. A SACCO with offices in Thika, Murang'a, and Nyeri can order once and receive stock at each location through pay-on-arrival delivery. We confirm the region code for every branch printer before dispatch, since imported and local machines often sit side by side. Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521 with the printer models and quantities.
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Identity and Yield
- HP part number W1107A, sold as the HP 107A, printed clearly on the carton and cartridge label.
- Rated yield of about 1,000 pages under ISO/IEC 19752, the international standard for mono laser toner.
- Standard capacity black cartridge, the single toner unit a monochrome HP Laser 107 printer requires.
- Genuine HP original toner, not remanufactured, refilled, or produced by a third-party compatible supplier.
- Belongs to the same cartridge family as the HP 105A and 106A, separated only by region coding.
- Yield assumes continuous printing, so many short single-page jobs return slightly fewer pages overall.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits the HP Laser 107a, a USB desktop printer rated up to 20 pages per minute on A4 paper.
- Fits the HP Laser 107w, which adds Wi-Fi so phones and laptops print without cables.
- Fits the HP Laser MFP 135a and MFP 135w, which add flatbed scanning and copying functions.
- Fits the HP Laser MFP 137fnw, which adds fax, Ethernet networking, and an automatic document feeder.
- Accepted by printers set up for Asia-Pacific supplies, common among machines imported through Dubai and Asia.
- Not interchangeable with HP LaserJet Pro, Neverstop, or colour printers, which use different cartridge designs.
Print Output and Quality
- Supports up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi best-quality output on the HP Laser 107 printer series.
- Normal mode prints at 600 x 600 dpi, well suited to receipts, letters, and filled forms.
- Consistent toner flow keeps small 8-point text readable on invoices, tenancy agreements, and school reports.
- Dense black areas such as scanned ID cards print evenly without grey streaks or blotches.
- First page appears in as little as 8.3 seconds from ready on the HP Laser 107a.
- Fused output resists smudging, so filed receipts and signed agreements stay legible for years.
Chip Communication and Monitoring
- The cartridge chip reports remaining toner to the printer panel and to HP's companion phone app.
- Low-toner warnings arrive before the cartridge runs empty, giving time to order a replacement.
- The chip confirms original HP status, avoiding the incompatible supply errors common with cloned chips.
- Region coding on the chip matches Asia-Pacific printers, which is why label matching matters before purchase.
- Accurate page tracking helps cyber cafés and offices monitor monthly print volumes against toner costs.
- Keeping printer firmware updated preserves a stable chip handshake with genuine HP cartridges over time.
Storage and Handling
- Storage temperature range runs from minus 20°C to 40°C, suiting cupboards across every Kenyan county.
- Non-operating humidity tolerance of 10% to 90% protects sealed spares in coastal and lakeside towns.
- Operating humidity of 20% to 80% matches normal indoor office conditions in Nairobi and upcountry.
- Store cartridges flat in their sealed bags, away from windows, car boots, and direct afternoon sun.
- Shake gently five or six times before installing to spread settled toner evenly along the roller.
- The boxed cartridge weighs little over a kilogram, making courier delivery upcountry quick and inexpensive.
Running Cost and Workload Planning
- At KSh 10,000 for about 1,000 pages, each standard text page costs close to KSh 10.
- HP recommends 100 to 1,500 pages monthly for the Laser 107 series, matching roughly one cartridge monthly.
- The printers accept a monthly duty cycle of up to 10,000 pages for short heavy periods.
- Toner-save mode in the printer driver reduces toner use on drafts, internal notes, and practice papers.
- The HP recycling guide in the box lists return options, keeping used plastic out of local landfills.
- Keeping one spare on the shelf avoids downtime during KCSE results season and KUCCPS application peaks.
Package Contents
The HP 107A Black Toner reaches you in its sealed HP carton, unopened since it left the factory. The box holds the following:
- One HP 107A Black Toner cartridge, part number W1107A, in a sealed protective bag
- Orange packing clip and protective tape, removed before installation
- HP recycling guide for returning the empty cartridge
Note:The carton carries HP's security label, which you can scan with a phone to confirm authenticity.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the HP 107A Black Toner with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. HP's own limited warranty separately covers defects in materials and workmanship until the toner is used up. Refilled, opened-and-tampered, or physically damaged cartridges are excluded. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk with the cartridge and a sample printout.
Buying the HP 107A Black Toner from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the HP 107A Black Toner 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, and bring your old cartridge so we can match the region code on the spot. Available color: black.
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 HP 107A Black Toner the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, 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 inspect the sealed carton and pay only when it arrives.
The HP 107A Black Toner comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Mascom International has built its reputation on accurate part numbers, honest region advice, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store, so imported printers get the right cartridge every time.
