The HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge, part number W2300A, is available at Mascom International for KSh 15,150, brand new and sealed in HP's retail box. HP rates it at 2,000 pages under the ISO/IEC 19798 yield standard. The HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 printers and the MFP 4301-4303 multifunction models, including the HP+ versions. You can collect it from our store in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya. Stock moves quickly at month-end, when offices across the city restock their printers together.
Built for offices that print in volume, the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge handles the pages that keep a business running: invoices, KRA tax documents, contracts, payslips and delivery notes. Accountants, lawyers, school bursars and logistics coordinators feel it fast when black toner runs dry halfway through month-end. A printer that shows streaks or faded text right before a client meeting costs more than the cartridge. Keeping one sealed HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge on the shelf solves that, so a swap takes two minutes instead of an afternoon of calls to suppliers across town.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unlabelled refills or clones in plain boxes, Mascom International stocks original HP cartridges with the part number printed on the pack. Customers across Nairobi tell us that switching back to original toner ended the smudged pages and error messages they had with cheaper copies. Office managers in Upper Hill and Westlands now order the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge on WhatsApp and pay with M-Pesa when it arrives. Walk in, check the seal yourself, or ask us to deliver it to your office today.
Common Questions About the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge
How much is the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge in Kenya?
The HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge costs KSh 15,150 at Mascom International in Nairobi, brand new and sealed. That price covers one original HP cartridge, part number W2300A, with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you hand over cash or M-Pesa only once the box is in your hands. The cyan, magenta and yellow 230A cartridges sell for KSh 17,900 each, so the black is KSh 2,750 cheaper than any single colour.
How many pages does the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge print?
HP rates the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge at 2,000 pages, measured under the ISO/IEC 19798 standard. That standard prints a fixed set of typical business pages, mostly text with some graphics, until the cartridge is empty. Plain letters and invoices usually land close to that figure. Pages heavy with dark logos, tables with shaded cells or full-page scans use more toner, so expect fewer pages if your office prints a lot of those.
Which printers take the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge?
The HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 printer series and the Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301-4303 series. That includes common office models such as the 4203dn, 4203dw, MFP 4303dw, MFP 4303fdn and MFP 4303fdw. The HP+ versions, whose names end in "e", such as the 4203dwe and MFP 4303fdwe, also take it. If your printer is not on that list, send its model number on WhatsApp and we will confirm before you buy.
Should I buy the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge or the high-yield HP 230X black?
Buy the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge if your office prints a few hundred pages a month and wants a lower upfront cost. HP also makes a high-yield 230X black for the same printers, which holds considerably more toner and costs more per cartridge. Offices printing thousands of pages a month usually save with the 230X because it lasts longer between swaps. Smaller offices, home businesses and schools with modest volumes do well with the 230A and avoid paying for toner they will not use soon.
Is the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge a good fit for a law firm or accounting office?
Yes, the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge suits law firms and accounting offices because it produces the clean, solid black text that contracts, audit reports and tax filings need. Original HP toner fuses evenly onto paper, so signed documents and court filings stay legible when copied or scanned. Firms in Upper Hill and Kilimani that print a few hundred pages a week tend to get several weeks from one cartridge. Keeping a spare on the shelf avoids a stalled printer on filing deadlines.
Will power cuts or heat in Kenya affect the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge?
A KPLC power cut will not damage the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge; the printer simply stops and resumes the job when power returns. The cartridge itself has no battery or electronics that suffer from an outage. Heat and direct sun are the bigger concern for toner, so keep spares sealed in their box in a cool cupboard rather than on a sunny windowsill. In dusty areas, close the printer's doors between jobs so grit stays away from the cartridge and paper path.
Does the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge work in a black-and-white HP LaserJet?
No, the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge only fits HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 and MFP 4301-4303 series. Monochrome HP LaserJet printers, such as the LaserJet Pro M404 or M15 models, use different cartridges with a different shape and chip. Forcing the wrong cartridge into a printer will not work and can damage the slot. Check the model name on the front of your printer before ordering, or send us a photo on WhatsApp and our team will match the right cartridge.
Who should buy the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge and who should skip it?
Buy the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge if you own a Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 or MFP 4301-4303 and print moderate volumes of text. It suits small offices, schools, clinics and home businesses that want original HP quality without a large upfront spend. Skip it if your office prints thousands of pages a month; the high-yield HP 230X black will serve you better. Skip it too if your printer is an older HP colour model, because those take a different cartridge.
Technical Specifications
Page Yield and Print Quality
- Rated yield of 2,000 pages under ISO/IEC 19798, the international test HP uses so buyers can compare toner cartridges fairly.
- Black toner only, so this single cartridge carries every line of text, every table border and every black area on a page.
- Text-only letters and invoices tend to reach the rated yield, while dark scans, shaded tables and bold letterheads use more toner.
- Original HP toner is formulated for these printers, giving even density from the first page to the last instead of fading early.
- Solid black output keeps signatures, rubber stamps and small print readable when documents are later photocopied, scanned or faxed.
Printer Compatibility
- HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201-4203 printer series, including the 4203dn and 4203dw office models found in many Nairobi offices.
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301-4303 series, covering the MFP 4303dw, MFP 4303fdn and MFP 4303fdw print, scan and copy machines.
- HP+ versions such as the 4203dwe and MFP 4303fdwe, which are designed to run only on original HP cartridges like this one.
- Not compatible with monochrome HP LaserJet printers or older Color LaserJet Pro M454 and M479 models, which use other cartridges.
- Send your printer's model number on WhatsApp before ordering, and our team confirms the match so you never buy the wrong cartridge.
Cartridge Build and Technology
- Cartridge body measures about 55 mm wide, 78 mm deep and 289 mm tall, shaped to fit only the black slot.
- Weighs about 400 g on its own and about 590 g in its retail box, light enough for courier delivery upcountry.
- Built-in HP chip reports remaining toner to the printer, so the control panel warns you when it is time to reorder.
- Sealed in HP's branded box with part number W2300A printed on the label, so you can check it matches before opening.
- Single-piece design slides straight into the printer's black position with no tools, funnels, shaking routines or refilling needed.
Running Cost
- KSh 15,150 divided by HP's rated 2,000 pages works out to about KSh 7.58 per page of black toner coverage.
- At that rate, 100 pages of standard office documents cost about KSh 758 in black toner, before paper and power.
- A full 500-sheet ream printed at rated coverage uses about KSh 3,788 worth of this cartridge, a useful budgeting figure.
- The black cartridge costs KSh 2,750 less than each 230A colour cartridge, which sell at KSh 17,900 at Mascom International.
- Heavier pages, such as dark letterheads or scanned photos, raise the real cost per page above these rated-coverage figures.
Inclusions
- One HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge, part number W2300A, brand new and factory sealed in HP's own packaging.
- HP retail packaging with protective wrapping that keeps the toner clean and dry while the spare waits on your shelf.
- HP's printed setup guidance inside the box, showing how to remove the used cartridge and seat the new one.
- Mascom International purchase receipt, which serves as your proof of purchase if you ever need to make a warranty claim.
- Six-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, with claims handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Package Contents
Each order of the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge contains one original HP cartridge, part number W2300A, in HP's sealed retail box with its protective wrapping. You also receive a Mascom International receipt for warranty purposes. No printer, cable, paper or colour cartridges come with it. If you also need cyan, magenta or yellow 230A cartridges, add them to the same order and they ship together in one delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. If the cartridge proves faulty in a compatible printer, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where all warranty claims are assessed and handled.
Where to Buy the HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge in Kenya
The HP 230A Black Toner Cartridge is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in, inspect the sealed box and confirm the W2300A part number before you pay. This is the black cartridge of the 230A family.
Reach our team any of these ways:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We list honest specifications, keep our pricing accurate, and stand behind every cartridge with after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD team.
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