HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge, part number Q7553A, is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 16,500, brand new and sealed in HP's original packaging. HP rates the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge at about 3,000 pages under the ISO/IEC 19752 standard, which assumes roughly 5% coverage per page. It fits the LaserJet P2014 and P2014n, the P2015, P2015d, P2015dn, and P2015x, and the LaserJet M2727nf MFP. The drum is built into the cartridge. Collect it from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
The P2015 and M2727 have served Kenyan offices for well over a decade, and thousands still run daily in county registries, parishes, cyber cafes, and law firms. Owners keep them because the mechanisms last, but finding genuine supplies for an older printer has become harder. Many shops now carry only refills of unknown quality. The HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge keeps that reliable hardware going with factory toner and a fresh drum every cycle. At KSh 16,500 for 3,000 pages, each page costs about KSh 5.50, one of the lowest rates across HP's standard mono cartridges we stock.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that dropped original stock for older LaserJets, Mascom International still carries sealed HP 53A cartridges with the security label intact. Our team at Mascom International tracks demand from offices that refuse to retire a working P2015 over a supply problem. Customers across Nairobi report that the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge restores crisp output after months of faded refills. Offices that outgrow the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge can move to the 53X, rated at 7,000 pages. Walk in with your printer model, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties.
Common Questions About the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge
Which printers does the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge fit?
It fits the HP LaserJet P2014 and P2014n, the LaserJet P2015, P2015d, P2015dn, and P2015x, and the LaserJet M2727nf and M2727nfs MFP. Some listings also name the P2010 series, which shares the same cartridge. It will not fit the P2035 or P2055, which use the 05A cartridge. Check the model name on the front bezel before ordering. Send a photo of your printer label on WhatsApp and our team confirms the match before you pay KSh 16,500.
Is it still worth buying original toner for such an older printer?
Yes, if the printer's mechanism is healthy. The P2015 and M2727 were built for heavy office duty, and many still run after ten years. A refill costs less upfront, but a leaking or badly filled cartridge can foul the fuser and paper path. Replacing the fuser on an older printer often costs more than two original cartridges. At about KSh 5.50 per page, the original keeps running costs low while protecting hardware you already own outright.
How many pages will one cartridge really print?
HP rates it at about 3,000 pages under ISO/IEC 19752, which assumes 5% toner coverage on each page. Plain typed letters and invoices come close to that figure. Documents with logos, stamps, or shaded tables lower it. A cyber cafe printing 120 pages a day, six days a week, would finish one cartridge in about four weeks. A parish office printing 40 pages daily would stretch it across roughly three months of normal use.
Does the 53A include the drum, or do I buy one separately?
The drum is included. The HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge is an all-in-one design, so the imaging drum, toner reservoir, and developer roller all sit in one unit. Every replacement gives your printer a fresh drum. That matters on older machines, because a worn drum is the most common cause of grey backgrounds and repeating marks. Swapping in an original cartridge usually clears those faults immediately, without a technician visit or any extra spare part.
Should I choose the 53A or the high-yield 53X?
Choose the 53A if you print under 1,500 pages a month and prefer the smaller outlay. The 53X, part number Q7553X, is rated at about 7,000 pages, more than double the 53A figure. It fits the same printers and usually lowers the per-page cost for busy offices. Cyber cafes and registry desks printing forms all day tend to prefer the 53X. Ask us for current 53X pricing and we will work out the per-page difference for your volume.
What does each page cost at KSh 16,500?
Toner and drum together cost about KSh 5.50 per page, based on KSh 16,500 divided by 3,000 pages. Because the drum is built in, no second supply adds to that figure. A law firm printing 1,500 pages a month would buy one cartridge every two months, spending about KSh 8,250 a month. Paper is the only other regular cost, so the figure drops straight into a monthly office budget without guesswork.
How do I tell an original HP 53A from a refill?
Inspect the box first. An original carries HP's security label, which shifts colour when tilted and can be verified by QR code or serial number on HP's anti-counterfeit site. The factory tape should be unbroken, and the cartridge sits in a sealed bag. Refills often show scuffed plastic, toner dust around the seal, or a reused pull tab. On older printers, refills also cause more ghosting. Mascom International lets you inspect every seal before paying.
How should I store a spare cartridge in Kenyan conditions?
Keep it sealed in its bag, lying flat, and out of direct sun. HP rates storage from -20°C to 40°C with 10% to 90% humidity, which covers most Kenyan storerooms, including those in Mombasa and Kisumu. Operating conditions are tighter, at 10°C to 32.5°C and 20% to 80% humidity. Keep the printer away from hot, sunny windows on coastal afternoons. Rock the cartridge gently five or six times before removing the sealing tape and installing it.
Technical Specifications
Print Output and Yield
- HP part number Q7553A identifies the standard black cartridge in the 53A family, so every reorder matches exactly.
- Rated yield is about 3,000 pages under ISO/IEC 19752, the standard HP uses for mono LaserJet supplies.
- The ISO figure assumes about 5% page coverage, typical of typed letters, invoices, and registry forms.
- Pages with letterheads, stamps, or shaded tables use more toner, so expect fewer pages on graphic documents.
- Black toner prints sharp small text for title deeds, court filings, and cyber cafe customer printouts alike.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits the HP LaserJet P2014 and P2014n, compact desktop printers still common in small offices and cyber cafes.
- Fits the HP LaserJet P2015, P2015d, P2015dn, and P2015x, including duplex and network-ready versions.
- Fits the HP LaserJet M2727nf and M2727nfs MFP, which add scanning, copying, and fax to printing.
- Does not fit the P2035 or P2055, which look similar but use the 05A cartridge instead.
- Confirm your model on the front bezel or configuration page before ordering to avoid a wrong-code purchase.
Cartridge and Drum Design
- The all-in-one design combines toner, imaging drum, and developer roller, so every replacement brings a fresh drum.
- A fresh drum each cycle clears grey backgrounds and repeating marks common on older, heavily used printers.
- A pull-out sealing tape keeps toner locked inside during transport and comes out just before installation.
- The cartridge contains about 19% recycled material, according to HP's own product specifications.
- HP's colour-shifting security label on the box supports authenticity checks through QR code or serial lookup.
Operating and Storage Conditions
- Operating temperature runs from 10°C to 32.5°C, covering Nairobi, Nakuru, and Eldoret offices all year.
- Operating humidity sits between 20% and 80%, so humid coastal offices should shield printers from sea air.
- Storage temperature spans -20°C to 40°C, letting spare cartridges sit safely in a cupboard or storeroom.
- Storage humidity is rated from 10% to 90%, and the sealed bag adds protection until installation.
- Store cartridges flat and away from sunlight, which stops toner from clumping at one end of the reservoir.
Running Cost and Budgeting
- At KSh 16,500 for about 3,000 pages, toner and drum together cost about KSh 5.50 per page.
- An office printing 1,000 pages a month buys four cartridges a year, spending about KSh 66,000 annually.
- The 53X alternative is rated at about 7,000 pages, suiting offices printing more than 1,500 pages monthly.
- Keeping one spare cartridge prevents downtime during land registry rush periods or month-end billing runs.
- Original cartridges carry a published, tested yield, while refills provide no verified page rating whatsoever.
Physical Details and Recycling
- The retail package measures about 390 by 117 by 168 millimetres, fitting a standard office shelf.
- Packaged weight is about 1.0 kilogram, so courier and boda boda delivery carry little handling risk.
- The box holds the cartridge and a recycling guide, with the cartridge sealed inside a protective bag.
- Keep the empty cartridge and box, since the guide explains how to return used supplies to HP.
- Output is black only, because every compatible model is a monochrome printer producing black and grey tones.
Package Contents
The HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge arrives in HP's printed retail box, factory sealed with the security label intact. Inside, the cartridge rests in a sealed protective bag that keeps humidity and dust away from the toner and drum. You receive:
- One HP 53A black toner cartridge with built-in drum, part number Q7553A
- A recycling guide for returning the empty cartridge
Keep the box for carrying the used cartridge to recycling.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge with a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects. HP separately warrants original cartridges to be free from defects in materials and workmanship until the toner runs out. Report streaks, leaks, or print faults on a new cartridge to our Nairobi CBD service desk for inspection and replacement.
Where to Buy the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge in Kenya
The HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and bring your printer's model name so our team can confirm the fit. Available colour: Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the HP 53A Black Toner Cartridge across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when the cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nyeri, Meru, Kakamega, Kisii, Mombasa, and all other major cities and towns receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every cartridge is backed by the 6-month warranty above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Registries, parishes, and cyber cafes across Kenya count on Mascom International for original supplies that keep older LaserJets working, honest yield figures, and prices you can check before ordering.
