HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 16,700, and every unit is brand new and sealed in HP's own packaging. HP lists it under part number CF401A and rates it at 1,330 pages using the ISO/IEC 19798 colour yield standard. The cartridge works in the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n, M252dw, MFP M274n, MFP M277n and MFP M277dw. Our store sits on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge is ready for collection or county delivery.
Designed for marketing teams, school administrators, church secretaries and boutique owners, the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge supplies the blue layer behind most colour pages. Cyan mixes with yellow to make greens and with magenta to make blues and purples, so a weak cyan cartridge throws off charts, maps and company logos. Buyers often spot the problem when a sky-blue letterhead turns grey or a green pie chart looks muddy. Fitting a genuine HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge restores those tones, and the HP chip tells the printer how much toner remains.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell refilled cartridges in reused boxes, Mascom International supplies sealed HP originals with the security label intact. At Mascom International, we're seeing more schools and SACCOs return to genuine HP colour toner after clones left streaks across report cards and member statements. Many buyers order the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge together with its yellow and magenta partners so all three colours start fresh. Order by phone or WhatsApp, walk in to the CBD shop, or have it brought to your office and pay on arrival.
Common Questions About the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge
What is the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge price in Kenya?
Mascom International in Nairobi sells the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge for KSh 16,700 as a genuine, factory-sealed HP cartridge. The price covers the 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya. Yellow and magenta 201A cartridges sell at the same KSh 16,700, while the 201A black is KSh 2,000 lower at KSh 14,700. Buying all three colour cartridges together costs KSh 50,100, a figure many offices plan into one quarterly supplies budget.
Is a genuine HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge worth the extra over a compatible copy?
For most offices, yes: the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge gives predictable colour and a rated 1,330-page yield that compatible copies cannot promise. Third-party cyan cartridges cost less upfront, but their toner may not match HP's colour mix, so blues and greens drift between pages. Some also trigger non-HP supply warnings or leak powder into the printer. Choose a compatible copy only for rough internal drafts, and pick the genuine HP cartridge for client documents, school reports and branded material.
What happens to my prints when the cyan toner runs low?
When cyan runs low in an HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 or M277, greens turn yellowish, blues fade toward purple and skin tones look reddish. Black text usually stays fine, so the problem shows up first on charts, logos and photos. The printer panel and HP software display a low-cyan message based on the cartridge chip. Swapping in a fresh HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge brings the colours back without any printer settings to change.
Do I have to replace all four colours at the same time?
No, each 201A colour sits in its own slot, so you replace the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge only when cyan runs low. Offices rarely use the four colours evenly, since one company logo or chart style may lean heavily on blue. Check the estimated levels on the printer panel before buying, and replace only the cartridges that are close to empty. Keeping one spare of your most-used colour avoids a stalled printer during exam season or month-end.
Can I pay by M-Pesa and have the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge delivered to my office?
Yes, Mascom International delivers the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge on pay-on-arrival terms, and you can settle by M-Pesa when the rider hands it over. Offices in Westlands, Kilimani and Upper Hill usually receive same-day delivery. Before paying, check that the HP seal and security label are intact and the box shows CF401A. Companies that need a receipt for petty cash or procurement files get one with the part number and price listed.
What does the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge cost per printed page?
At KSh 16,700 and HP's rated 1,330 pages, the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge works out to about KSh 12.56 of cyan per page. That figure applies at the ISO test coverage, which is a mixed business page with modest colour. Flyers with large blue backgrounds use far more toner per sheet, so the real cost rises. For budgeting, a ream of 500 ISO-coverage pages uses roughly KSh 6,280 worth of cyan.
How long will one HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge last a busy school or small office?
An office printing 40 colour pages a day at ISO coverage would finish one HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge in about 33 working days. That is roughly six to seven weeks of weekday printing. A school printing termly report cards and newsletters in bursts may stretch one cartridge across a full term. Heavy-colour work such as posters shortens this, so keep a spare cyan if your output leans on blue logos or charts.
Is the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge right for my office, or should I look elsewhere?
The HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge is right for you if your office runs an HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n, M252dw, MFP M274n, MFP M277n or MFP M277dw. It suits schools, churches, small agencies and clinics that print a steady mix of text and colour. Look elsewhere if your printer is a different HP model, since this cartridge will not fit. Offices printing large colour volumes may prefer HP's high-yield 201X cyan, which needs fewer changes.
Technical Specifications
Page Yield and Colour Output
- 1,330-page HP rating under ISO/IEC 19798 — the international method for measuring colour toner yields.
- Rated on a mixed business test page — large blue fills, photos and posters will use more cyan per sheet.
- Standard-yield cartridge — a smaller upfront spend than HP's 201X cyan, which holds more toner.
- Cyan blends with the other 201A colours — producing the greens, blues and purples in charts, maps and logos.
- HP-matched toner formula — colour stays steady from page to page, so letterheads and logos look the same each run.
Supported Printer Models
- Color LaserJet Pro M252n — a single-function colour printer with a wired network port for shared office use.
- Color LaserJet Pro M252dw — Wi-Fi and automatic double-sided printing, taking the same cyan cartridge as the M252n.
- Color LaserJet Pro MFP M274n — combines printing, copying and scanning in one desk-sized unit.
- Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277n and MFP M277dw — multifunction models that add faxing to print, copy and scan.
- Other HP printers, including the M254 and M281 series, need different cartridges — confirm your model before buying.
Cartridge Design and Chip
- HP part number CF401A — printed on the carton and cartridge label for easy reordering and stock records.
- Separate cyan cartridge — swap only the colour that runs out instead of buying a full set.
- Built-in HP chip — shares the estimated toner level with the printer screen and HP software.
- Factory seal and HP security label — let you confirm authenticity at the counter before installation.
- Laser toner fused onto paper with heat — colour pages come out dry and do not smear under a highlighter.
Running Cost Breakdown
- KSh 16,700 across 1,330 rated pages — about KSh 12.56 of cyan per ISO-coverage page.
- 500 ISO-coverage pages — roughly KSh 6,280 in cyan, a useful line in a termly school budget.
- Same price as the 201A yellow and magenta — KSh 2,000 above the black 201A cartridge.
- All three 201A colours together — KSh 50,100 at Mascom International.
- Genuine HP colour — fewer wasted reprints of off-tone brochures, keeping real costs close to the rated figure.
Contents and Inclusions
- One HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge, CF401A, inside a sealed HP carton.
- Sealed protective wrap around the cartridge — shields toner from dust and damp before fitting.
- HP security label on the box — scannable proof that the cartridge is an original.
- Black, yellow and magenta 201A cartridges not included — each sold separately at Mascom International.
- Itemised Mascom International receipt — lists the part number for office procurement and claims.
Package Contents
Inside the HP carton you get one HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge wrapped in a sealed protective bag. HP's security label and the CF401A code sit on the outside of the box, so you can check both before breaking the seal. The printer itself, cables and the other three colours are not part of the package. Mascom International sells the black, yellow and magenta 201A cartridges separately for offices restocking several slots at once.
Warranty
The HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge comes with a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects. Should a fault traceable to how the cartridge was made appear, bring the cartridge and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street. Claims are assessed and handled there in person.
Buying the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge from Mascom International
Pick up the HP 201A Cyan Toner Cartridge at Mascom International, First Floor Room 4, Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and staff will show you the sealed box, the CF401A code and the HP label before you pay. This listing covers the cyan colour only.
Send your printer model or order details through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order travels on pay-on-arrival terms to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while schools and offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Machakos, Kakamega and Meru receive cartridges the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your purchase carries the 6-month warranty described above.
Our team keeps specifications honest, prices accurate and after-sales help close at hand for every printer customer.
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