HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge is available at Mascom International for KSh 15,000, an original HP LaserJet cartridge with part number CE410A and a rated yield of about 2,090 pages. Every unit we sell is brand new and sealed in HP's tamper-resistant retail packaging. The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge fits the LaserJet Pro 300 Color M351 and MFP M375 series, plus the LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451 and MFP M475 series. You can collect it from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for accountants, lawyers, school bursars and NGO field offices across Kenya, the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge handles the documents that keep a business running: invoices, KRA returns, contracts, payslips and board reports. The problem many offices face is a cheap refill that streaks halfway through a tender document or leaks powder inside the printer. A genuine cartridge removes that risk, because HP builds the toner, the chip and the cartridge body to work with the printer's own firmware. With the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge, text comes out dark and even, and grey tones in charts stay smooth from the first page to the last.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unmarked refills or grey stock with no receipt, Mascom International supplies original HP consumables with a written 6-month warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us they switched back to genuine toner after one bad refill jammed a printer in the middle of payroll week. Buyers in Upper Hill and Westlands often order a spare HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge so a month-end rush of statements never leaves them waiting. Visit the shop to see the sealed box, or send a WhatsApp message and we will deliver it pay-on-arrival to any county in Kenya.
Common Questions About the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge
How much is the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge CE410A in Kenya?
The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge CE410A costs KSh 15,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi, supplied as a sealed original. That price covers a genuine HP cartridge, a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. The cyan, magenta and yellow 305A cartridges sell for KSh 18,650 each, so black costs KSh 3,650 less than any single colour. A full four-colour set comes to KSh 70,950 if you need all of them at once.
HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge or the HP 305X high-yield black: which should you choose?
The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge is the standard-yield option, while the HP 305X, part number CE410X, is HP's high-yield black in the same 305 family. Both use original HP toner and the same cartridge shape. The 305X costs more upfront but holds much more toner, so it usually lowers the cost per page. Pick the 305A if you print a few hundred black pages a month or want a smaller upfront spend. Heavy-printing offices should check that their printer lists the 305X, then compare.
Will KPLC power cuts harm the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge or my printer?
A KPLC power cut will not damage the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge, because the toner is a dry powder with nothing to dry out or clog. The risk sits with the printer: a sudden outage mid-job can leave a sheet stuck near the fuser, the heated roller that bonds toner to paper. Let the printer cool, then pull the sheet out gently. Offices with frequent outages often add a surge protector, since laser printers draw more power than most small UPS units supply.
Who should buy the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge, and who should skip it?
The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge suits offices that own a LaserJet Pro M351, M375, M451 or M475 and print mostly text, invoices and forms. Accountants, law firms, schools and small NGOs fall squarely in this group. Skip it if your printer model is missing from the 305A list below, because newer LaserJet Pro colour models take different cartridges, or if you own an inkjet. High-volume users should weigh the 305X high-yield black first. Send your printer model on WhatsApp and we will confirm the fit.
Which printers does the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge fit?
The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge fits ten HP LaserJet Pro colour models across two ranges. In the LaserJet Pro 300 Color range, it fits the M351 and the MFP M375 and M375nw. In the LaserJet Pro 400 Color range, it fits the M451, M451dn, M451dw and M451nw, plus the MFP M475, M475dn and M475dw. Check the model name on your printer's front panel or rating label. The code CE410A also appears on your old cartridge, so you can match it before ordering.
How many pages will the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge print?
HP rates the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge at about 2,090 pages under its ISO test for colour laser cartridges. That test assumes typical office pages with light text coverage. A page of dense tables, bold headings or shaded charts uses more toner, so real counts fall below the rating, while short letters and memos may beat it. An office printing 100 black pages a week would get roughly 20 weeks from one cartridge, or close to five months of steady use.
How can I tell the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge is original and not a refill?
An original HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge arrives in an HP box with tamper-resistant packaging and HP's security label on the outside. The cartridge chip also talks to the printer, and a genuine unit shows as an original HP supply on the control panel or status page. Refills often trigger a used or non-HP supply warning instead. At Mascom International you can inspect the seals at the counter and match the part number to your old cartridge before you pay.
Can I replace only the black cartridge when the printer says black is low?
Yes, you replace only the cartridge that runs low, because the four 305A colours sit in separate slots. Swapping in an HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge leaves cyan, magenta and yellow untouched. Offices that print mostly text find black often runs out well before any colour does. Keep printing until the text starts to fade, since HP printers usually keep working past the first low warning. Order the replacement at that point, and same-day delivery within Nairobi keeps the wait short.
Technical Specifications
Page Yield and Print Quality
- Rated yield of about 2,090 pages, HP's ISO test figure, which is enough for roughly 20 weeks at 100 black pages a week.
- Glossy black toner made for crisp text and grayscale graphics, so letters stay sharp on invoices, contracts and court filings.
- Yield measured under the ISO standard for colour laser cartridges, a fair and repeatable basis for comparing one cartridge with another.
- Standard-yield cartridge rather than high yield, meaning a lower upfront cost than the 305X with fewer pages per cartridge.
- Real page counts depend on coverage, because dense tables, logos and shaded boxes use more toner than plain one-page letters.
Printer Compatibility
- HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color M351, the single-function colour printer in the 300 range, takes this cartridge in its black slot.
- HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color MFP M375 and M375nw, multifunction models that also copy and scan, accept the same CE410A unit.
- HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451, M451dn, M451dw and M451nw, the 400-range printers found in many accounts and admin offices.
- HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475, M475dn and M475dw, multifunction models common at busy reception desks and front offices.
- Not for inkjet printers or other LaserJet families, so match the CE410A code on your old cartridge before you order.
Cartridge Build and Technology
- Original HP toner with a tamper-resistant chip, firmware and packaging, giving protection against counterfeits along the supply chain.
- Built-in chip reports toner level to the printer, so the control panel shows how much black remains before you run out.
- Compact cartridge design that slides into the black slot by hand, with no tools needed for a quick swap between jobs.
- About 19 percent recycled content by HP's own figures, meaning part of the plastic in each cartridge comes from recovered material.
- Meets EPEAT requirements for indoor air quality, a useful point for closed offices and small rooms without much ventilation.
Running Cost
- KSh 15,000 divided by 2,090 rated pages works out to about KSh 7.18 per black page at HP's ISO coverage.
- 100 pages cost about KSh 718 in toner, a simple figure to budget against client billing, school fees or project grants.
- 500 pages, one ream of A4, cost about KSh 3,589 in toner when printed at the rated coverage level.
- Black costs KSh 3,650 less than each 305A colour cartridge, so text-heavy offices spend least by printing letters in mono mode.
- A full four-colour 305A set costs KSh 70,950, worth planning for when every cartridge in the printer is running low together.
Inclusions
- One HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge, part number CE410A, supplied as a single unit rather than a multipack.
- HP retail box with tamper-resistant packaging, so you can check the seals at collection or on delivery before you sign.
- No printer, cables or paper in the box, since the cartridge is a refill supply for a printer you already own.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Install-by date available on request, so ask on WhatsApp for a photo of the box label before you buy.
Package Contents
The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge comes in HP's own retail box with tamper-resistant packaging, exactly as HP ships it. Inside is one black cartridge, part number CE410A, ready to install once the packing material is removed. There is no printer, cable or paper in the box. Each unit is checked against HP's packaging marks before it leaves our shop. If you want to see the install-by date before paying, ask us on WhatsApp for a photo of the box label.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. That includes a faulty chip, a cartridge the printer will not recognise, or a leak present from the factory. Bring the cartridge and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building to make a claim.
Where to Buy the HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge in Kenya
The HP 305A Black Toner Cartridge is on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your old cartridge and we will match the CE410A code at the counter before you pay. The matching cyan, magenta and yellow 305A cartridges are also in stock if your printer needs a full set.
Reach our team for orders or a quick compatibility check:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Pay by M-Pesa or cash when the parcel reaches you, with the purchase backed by the 6-month warranty above. We quote honest specifications, keep our pricing accurate and stand behind every sale with after-sales support from our Nairobi team.
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