HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge, part number CE413A, is available at Mascom International for KSh 18,650 and rates about 2,600 pages per cartridge. This is an original HP LaserJet supply, brand new and sealed in its tamper-resistant box. It fills the magenta position in the LaserJet Pro 300 Color M351 and MFP M375 printers and in the LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451 and MFP M475 series. Customers can buy the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge over the counter at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered to their office or home.
Restaurants, hotels, event planners, salons and church offices across Kenya use the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge for the warm colours that catch the eye: menus, wedding programmes, price cards and promotional posters. Magenta mixes with yellow to make reds and oranges, and with cyan to make purples and deep blues, so a tired magenta drags down nearly every colour on the page. Restaurant owners in Westlands tell us reprinting menus at a print shop every time prices change costs them hours. Printing in-house with the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge lets them update a menu the same morning.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops cannot tell you how long a toner has sat on the shelf, Mascom International will send a photo of the install-by label on WhatsApp before you pay. At Mascom International, we're seeing more hotels in Mombasa and Nakuru buy colour toner from us because they can check the box first and pay with Lipa na M-Pesa on delivery. Each HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge comes with a 6-month warranty and a proper receipt. Visit our Kimathi Street shop or send us a message for delivery to your door anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge
How much does the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge CE413A cost in Kenya?
The HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge CE413A costs KSh 18,650 at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi, sold as an original sealed HP unit. You also get a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. The price matches the cyan and yellow 305A cartridges and sits KSh 3,650 above the black, which costs KSh 15,000. Replacing all four colours at once costs KSh 70,950, though most offices replace one cartridge at a time.
Should I buy the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge on its own or HP's 305A colour three-pack?
Buy the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge on its own when only magenta is low, which is the usual case. HP also sells a cyan, magenta and yellow three-pack, code CF370AM, rated at up to 2,600 pages per cartridge, the same as the single units. The pack makes sense only when all three colours run low together, such as after a heavy poster or brochure season. Otherwise single cartridges keep cash free. Mascom International stocks each colour separately at KSh 18,650.
How should I store the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge in Mombasa's heat and humidity?
Keep the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge sealed in its box until the day you fit it, in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sun. Coastal humidity in Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu can make toner powder clump if a cartridge sits open for long. Avoid storing spares on a sunny windowsill or beside a hot generator room. Once installed, the printer itself shields the toner, so normal office conditions on the coast are fine for daily printing.
Who gets the most value from the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge, and who does not?
Restaurants, hotels, salons and event planners using a LaserJet Pro M351, M375, M451 or M475 get the most value from the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge, because their menus, flyers and programmes lean on reds and pinks. It offers little to offices that print almost only text, where black toner does the work. Owners of inkjets or other LaserJet families should skip it entirely and match the cartridge code their own printer lists instead.
Does the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge fit the HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color MFP M375nw?
Yes, the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge fits the LaserJet Pro 300 Color MFP M375nw, the networked multifunction model that prints, copies and scans. It also works in the M375 base model and the single-function M351. In the 400 range, the same cartridge fits the M451, M451dn, M451dw, M451nw, M475, M475dn and M475dw. Look for the code CE413A on your old magenta cartridge to confirm the swap before you order from Mascom International.
Can I print menus and event programmes in-house with the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge?
Yes, the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge, working with the other three 305A colours, produces menus, programmes, price lists and short-run flyers on plain or laser-rated paper. Laser toner is fused onto the sheet by heat, so it does not run when lightly splashed, which suits menus handled at tables. For thick card or glossy stock, check your printer's paper weight limits in its manual first. Printing in-house lets you change a price or date without waiting on a print shop.
How can I check the install-by date of the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge before buying?
Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp at +254 708 852 521, and our team will send a clear photo of the install-by date on the box label of the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge you will receive. You can also read the label yourself at our Nairobi CBD counter. This helps offices that plan to keep a spare for months. Store the spare sealed, and fit the older of two cartridges first so your stock rotates in order.
Is the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge worth buying in Kenya when print shops are nearby?
For businesses that print colour every week, the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge is usually worth it. At HP's rated yields, toner for one full-colour page across all four 305A cartridges costs about KSh 28.70, before paper. You also skip the trip, the queue and the wait for a print shop to finish your job. Occasional users who print a handful of colour pages a month may find a nearby print shop cheaper, since unused toner ties up KSh 18,650.
Technical Specifications
Page Yield and Print Quality
- HP rates this magenta cartridge at about 2,600 pages, matching the cyan and yellow 305A units in the same set.
- Magenta is the pink-red toner that mixes with yellow for reds and oranges and with cyan for purples.
- Rated yield assumes standard ISO coverage, so bold red banners and full-page posters will use toner faster.
- Standard-yield design, carrying the same rated page count as one cartridge from HP's CF370AM colour three-pack.
- Dense reds on menus and posters stay solid instead of patchy when the toner and chip are made for the printer.
Printer Compatibility
- HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color M351, the compact single-function model, uses it in the magenta position.
- HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color MFP M375 and M375nw accept it, with the nw version adding network and wireless printing.
- HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451, M451dn, M451dw and M451nw all take the same CE413A cartridge without any adapter.
- HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475, M475dn and M475dw, multifunction printers that also copy and scan, fit it too.
- Inkjets and other LaserJet families are not compatible, so confirm your printer's model name before placing an order.
Cartridge Build and Technology
- Original HP toner developed for these printers, so reds and pinks hold the same tone across a long print run.
- Cartridge chip reports the magenta level to the printer, letting you plan a replacement before colours fade.
- HP's tamper-resistant chip, firmware and packaging help separate genuine stock from fakes and refilled shells.
- Dry powder toner with no liquid ink, so it does not dry out the way inkjet cartridges can between busy weeks.
- Tool-free fitting lets front-desk or kitchen staff swap it in minutes without waiting for a technician visit.
Running Cost
- KSh 18,650 divided by 2,600 rated pages works out at about KSh 7.17 per page of magenta coverage.
- Toner for one full-colour page across all four 305A cartridges comes to about KSh 28.70 at ISO coverage.
- 200 colour pages draw about KSh 1,435 of magenta toner at HP's rated coverage level.
- Magenta costs KSh 3,650 more than black upfront, yet the two cost almost the same per printed page.
- A spare magenta held in reserve ties up KSh 18,650, so buy ahead only if you print colour every week.
Inclusions
- One HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge, code CE413A, sold as a single cartridge in HP's own box.
- Tamper-resistant HP packaging that you can check in front of the delivery rider or at our counter before paying.
- No printer, cords or paper included, as the box carries the toner supply alone.
- Mascom International 6-month warranty for manufacturing defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Install-by date shared on request through WhatsApp, with a photo of the box label sent before you pay.
Package Contents
Each HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge arrives in a sealed HP retail box with tamper-resistant packaging, so you can see it has not been opened or refilled. The box contains one magenta cartridge, part number CE413A, wrapped in HP's protective packing material. It does not include a printer, cable or paper. We inspect the HP markings on every box before it leaves Kimathi Street. Ask on WhatsApp if you would like a photo of the install-by date on the label.
Warranty
Every HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge from Mascom International is covered by a 6-month warranty for manufacturing defects. If the printer will not recognise the chip, or the cartridge leaks from a factory fault, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk and our team will handle the claim.
Where to Buy the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge in Kenya
Find the HP 305A Magenta Toner Cartridge at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to check the box and match the CE413A code against your old cartridge in person. Cyan, yellow and black 305A cartridges are in stock too, for offices that need more than one colour.
Talk to us before you order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We ship pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, with same-day delivery across Nairobi and its environs. Mombasa, Malindi, Nakuru, Naivasha and other major towns receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your purchase is protected by the 6-month warranty above. Expect honest specifications, accurate prices and after-sales support from a team that answers the phone.
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