HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 13,000 for a genuine original HP cartridge with part number CB435A. It is rated for 1,500 pages and arrives brand new and sealed in HP's packaging. The HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is made for the HP LaserJet P1005 and P1006, small desktop laser printers that are still at work in many Kenyan offices, schools and cyber cafes. You can buy it over the counter at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery to your town.
Built for school bursars, church secretaries, cyber cafe owners and university students across Kenya, the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge keeps an older, reliable printer earning its place on the desk. The usual trouble with these veteran machines is a poor-quality cartridge that leaves grey backgrounds or spills toner inside. A genuine HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge brings back the sharp text these printers produced when new, because it carries a fresh drum along with the toner. Students near Kenyatta University printing assignments, and cafes turning out eCitizen forms all day, need that kind of consistency.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push cheap clones for older printers, Mascom International keeps the genuine HP original on its shelves. At Mascom International, we're seeing many offices keep their P1005 and P1006 printers running rather than replace them, and an original HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is the part that makes that choice sensible. Pay with M-Pesa at our Kimathi Street counter and check the HP label before you leave. You can also order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery, so you see the sealed box with your own eyes before you hand over any money.
Common Questions About the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge
How much does the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge CB435A cost in Kenya?
The HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge costs KSh 13,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi, sold as a genuine, unopened HP original. You receive one CB435A cartridge rated for 1,500 pages, 6 months of warranty cover for manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. It is KSh 1,000 cheaper than the HP 83A Black Toner Cartridge and KSh 8,000 cheaper than the HP 80A Black Toner Cartridge, which we also carry. Each fits a different printer family, so the code on your old cartridge decides which to buy.
Which HP printers take the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge?
The HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge fits the HP LaserJet P1005 and LaserJet P1006. Retail spec listings also name the LaserJet P1002 and P1008 for this cartridge. Each of these is a compact single-function laser printer that prints only, with no scanner or copier built in. To be certain, read the model name on the front of your printer or check the code printed on your empty cartridge. If it reads CB435A, this is the right replacement, and Mascom International can confirm any doubtful model over WhatsApp.
Is the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge the same as the HP 85A?
No, the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge and the HP 85A look alike but are not interchangeable. The HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge, code CB435A, fits the LaserJet P1005 and P1006, while the HP 85A, code CE285A, is made for later models such as the LaserJet P1102. Buyers mix them up because both are small black cartridges for compact HP lasers. Pick the one your printer model calls for, not the one with the lower price. If your office runs both printer types, keep a labelled spare of each.
Is the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge good for a cyber cafe printing eCitizen and KRA forms all day?
Yes, the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge gives clean, readable text for eCitizen applications, KRA PIN certificates, HELB forms and CVs. At its 1,500-page rating, a cafe printing 75 pages a day would replace it after about 20 days. The P1005 and P1006 are small desktop printers, so they suit steady individual jobs better than long queues at peak hours. Busy cafes in Nairobi and Kisumu may want a second, larger printer for rush periods, keeping the P1005 for overflow and quieter afternoons.
Who is the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge for, and who should pass on it?
The HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is for anyone keeping a LaserJet P1005 or P1006 in service, such as a school office, a parish secretary, a small law practice or a student hostel. It suits light, steady printing of letters, assignments and forms. Pass on it if your printer is a newer model, since it will not fit, or if you need colour pages. Offices printing several hundred pages daily should consider a larger LaserJet with a higher-capacity cartridge, which lowers the cost per page and needs fewer swaps.
Do I need to buy a separate drum for the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge?
No, you do not need a separate drum, because the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge has its imaging drum built in. The drum is the light-sensitive roller that places toner onto paper, and it wears with use. Since each new cartridge brings a fresh drum, your LaserJet P1005 or P1006 gets its main print part renewed with every replacement. That is also why refilled cartridges can print worse over time: they reuse the old drum. Mascom International sells the complete original cartridge, not loose drums or toner powder.
How do I know when the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is running out?
The HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is running low when pages turn pale, show white vertical streaks, or print lighter in the middle. These printers have no display screen, so faded pages are usually your first sign. Take the cartridge out and rock it gently side to side to spread the remaining toner, which often brings back dark print for a while. When the fading returns soon after, it is time for a fresh cartridge. Keeping one spare in its sealed bag saves a rushed trip to town on a deadline day.
Is it worth buying a genuine HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge for an old LaserJet P1005?
Yes, a genuine HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge is worth buying if your LaserJet P1005 still feeds paper reliably and print quality is the only problem. At KSh 13,000 for 1,500 rated pages, your toner cost is about KSh 8.70 per page. Older printers often suffer most from poor cartridges that leak toner onto the rollers. A sealed original keeps the inside clean and helps protect those parts. If the printer itself has jam or feed problems, bring it to Mascom International for advice before you spend on toner.
Technical Specifications
Page Yield and Print Quality
- Rated yield of 1,500 pages under ISO/IEC 19752 — measured on a standard test, so the figure compares fairly across brands.
- Genuine HP black toner — produces sharp, dark text on letters, forms and CVs from the first page onward.
- Fresh drum in every cartridge — brings back the clean, even output your P1005 or P1006 gave when it was new.
- Text-heavy pages stretch the yield — simple letters and forms use less toner than shaded tables or scanned photos.
- Black only — these printers are mono lasers, so one cartridge covers every page they produce.
Printer Compatibility
- HP LaserJet P1005 — a compact print-only laser; the cartridge slots in once you lift the cartridge door.
- HP LaserJet P1006 — a close sibling of the P1005 that uses the same cartridge bay and the same CB435A code.
- HP LaserJet P1002 and P1008 — named by retail spec listings as compatible with this cartridge code.
- Not for the LaserJet P1102 — that model takes a different cartridge, the HP 85A, despite the similar look.
- Confirm before buying — the model name on the printer, or CB435A on the old cartridge, settles the match.
Cartridge Build and Technology
- All-in-one cartridge — toner, imaging drum and supporting parts are built into one replaceable unit.
- Imaging drum explained — the light-sensitive roller that transfers toner to paper, supplied new in every cartridge.
- Dry toner powder — fused to paper by heat, so printed pages do not smear when handled straight from the tray.
- Sealing tab — keeps toner inside during transport; pull it out fully before fitting the cartridge.
- Small form factor — sized for the compact bay of the P1005 family, so it will not fit larger LaserJet models.
Running Cost
- KSh 13,000 divided by 1,500 rated pages — about KSh 8.70 per page in toner.
- One 5-page CV — about KSh 43 in toner at the rated yield.
- A cyber cafe printing 75 pages a day — spends about KSh 650 a day on toner.
- Toner only — paper, power and printer upkeep add to the real cost of each page.
- Fewer wasted sheets — clean output from a genuine cartridge cuts reprints that double the cost of a page.
Inclusions
- One HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge, part number CB435A — the single consumable your P1005 or P1006 needs.
- HP retail carton — printed with the CB435A code and HP's tamper-evident security label.
- Sealed protective inner bag — guards the drum against light and dust until installation.
- No accessories — the box holds the cartridge alone, with no cables, paper or drivers.
- Proof of purchase — your Mascom International receipt supports any claim under the 6-month warranty.
Package Contents
Each HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge comes in HP's own carton, sealed inside a protective bag that keeps the drum away from light until you fit it. The security label on the outer box lets you confirm it is genuine. You will not find cables, paper or a driver disc in the pack, since the cartridge is the only part your printer needs. Message us on WhatsApp if you would like the install-by date on the box checked before you buy.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. Should the cartridge turn out faulty, return it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where claims are handled directly.
Where to Buy the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge in Kenya
Mascom International sells the HP 35A Black Toner Cartridge from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit us Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and bring your empty cartridge so we can match the code before you pay. The cartridge is available in black only.
Get in touch to order or to confirm your printer model:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Orders go out with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and schools and cafes in Kisumu, Kakamega, Nyeri, Meru 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. The 6-month warranty above applies to every order.
Count on Mascom International for honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a shop you can walk into.
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