HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge is now available at Mascom International for KSh 3,050, brand new and sealed in HP's retail box. The HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge, product code F6V24AE, holds 5 ml of dye-based cyan, magenta, and yellow ink and yields about 200 colour pages under ISO/IEC 24711 testing. It fits the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 1115, 2135, 3635, 3775, 3835, 4535, 5075, and related models. Get the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery countrywide.
Made for homes, schools, and small businesses that print colour occasionally, the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge keeps costs low per purchase. Parents printing CBC project pages, teachers printing maps and charts for classrooms in Nakuru and Nyeri, and small shops printing price lists all need colours that look right. A dried or badly refilled colour cartridge turns reds orange, blues purple, and skin tones grey. The HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge replaces the built-in printhead every time, so colour returns to normal from the first print instead of after several cleaning cycles.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell refilled colour cartridges with no way to check their history, Mascom International sells only sealed HP stock you can inspect at our counter. Customers across Nairobi report that genuine HP colour prints stay consistent across a full print run, avoiding reprints of school certificates and event programmes. At KSh 3,050, the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge is the lowest-priced genuine HP colour option we stock for DeskJet Ink Advantage printers. Pair it with the HP 652 black cartridge and order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge
Which printers take the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge?
The HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge fits the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 1115, 2135, 3635, 3775, 3789, 3790, 3835, 4535, 4675, 5075, and 5275, plus their all-in-one versions. It will not fit printers that take HP 651, HP 123, HP 680, or HP 305 cartridges. Check the number 652 on the label inside your printer's access door. If you are unsure, send the printer model or a photo of your old cartridge to +254 708 852 521 on WhatsApp. Our team replies with a confirmed match, usually within minutes during working hours.
How many colour pages can I expect from one cartridge?
HP rates the cartridge at about 200 pages under the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, which uses pages with modest colour coverage, such as a letter with a coloured logo and small graph. Full-page posters and photos use several times more ink, so heavy colour pages drain it faster. Our working estimate for full-colour flyers sits around 30-50 pages, not an HP rating. Printing drafts in greyscale saves your colour ink for final copies that clients or teachers will see. A school printing weekly colour notices should keep one spare cartridge in the staffroom.
Is the HP 652 Tri-colour cheaper to run than the HP 651 Tri-colour?
Per purchase, yes, but not per page. The HP 652 Tri-colour costs KSh 3,050 for about 200 pages, roughly KSh 15.25 per page. The HP 651 Tri-colour costs KSh 4,000 for about 300 pages, roughly KSh 13.30 per page. The two cartridges fit different printers, so your printer model decides which you need. If you print fewer than 20 colour pages a month, the lower upfront price of HP 652 suits your budget better, since the cartridge will not sit half-used for months.
Why do my colours look wrong even with a new cartridge?
First, check that all protective tape is removed and the cartridge sits firmly in the left-hand slot. Next, print the alignment page and run one printhead cleaning cycle from the printer menu. Wrong shades can also come from the paper setting: selecting plain paper when using photo paper, or the reverse, changes how much ink the printer lays down. If colours still look off after two cleaning cycles, bring the printer and cartridge to our Kimathi Street store for testing.
What paper gives the best results with dye-based ink?
Dye-based ink soaks into paper fibres, so the paper choice changes the result more than with black pigment ink. Ordinary 80gsm office paper suits charts, forms, and flyers. For photos, use glossy or matte photo paper and select the matching paper type before printing. Heavier 120gsm to 160gsm paper works well for certificates and invitation cards. Let glossy prints dry for a few minutes before stacking, especially during humid weather in Mombasa, Kilifi, or Kwale.
Can I keep printing if the colour cartridge runs out?
Yes. DeskJet Ink Advantage printers using HP 652 cartridges support single-cartridge mode, so you can print with only the black cartridge installed while you arrange a colour replacement. Colour content prints in greyscale, and speed may drop slightly. This helps when colour runs out the night before a school submission or a business pitch. Replace the empty cartridge within a few days, because an open slot allows dust into the carriage and contacts, especially in dusty towns along Mombasa Road.
How do I check that my HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge is genuine?
Check the outer box for product code F6V24AE and HP's security label, then verify the label through HP's anti-counterfeit check online. The cartridge should come in a sealed pouch with protective tape across the nozzles. After installation, the printer should report original HP ink without any "used or counterfeit" message. Mascom International never opens or refills cartridges, and every box can be inspected at our Nairobi CBD counter before you pay.
How should I store the cartridge before use?
Keep it sealed in its box and install it before the install-by date printed on the packaging. HP rates storage between -40 and 60°C, while the printer operates best between 15 and 32°C with 20-80% relative humidity. Store spares in a cool cupboard, away from sunny windows, tin roofs, and parked cars. Dye-based colour ink dries faster in open nozzles than pigment black, so install the cartridge as soon as you remove the tape. Never reapply tape to an opened cartridge.
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Identity and Print Technology
- HP product number F6V24AE identifies the genuine tri-colour unit, so check this code on the box before paying.
- Sold as HP 652 Tri-color Original Ink Advantage Cartridge, part of HP's lower-cost Ink Advantage range for Africa.
- Three internal chambers hold cyan, magenta, and yellow ink, which the printer mixes to form every other colour.
- HP Thermal Inkjet technology with a built-in printhead means each cartridge change brings a fresh set of nozzles.
- HP classes it as a standard-capacity cartridge, suited to occasional colour printing in homes and small shops.
- A genuine HP chip reports ink levels to the printer, so low-ink alerts appear before a colour job fails.
Ink Volume, Page Yield, and Running Cost
- The cartridge holds 5 ml of dye-based colour ink, according to HP's official specification sheet.
- HP rates yield at approximately 200 colour pages, measured under the ISO/IEC 24711 international standard.
- At KSh 3,050, running cost works out to roughly KSh 15.25 per standard colour page.
- Full-page photos and posters use far more ink than the test page, so heavy colour work drains it faster.
- Printing internal drafts in greyscale saves colour ink for certificates, flyers, and presentations that others will see.
- A household printing 15 colour pages a month gets roughly a year from one cartridge.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 1115 and 2135, entry-level USB printers common in homes and cyber cafés.
- Fits the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3635, 3775, 3789, and 3790 compact wireless all-in-one printers.
- Fits the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3835, 4535, and 4675, which add fax or document feeder functions.
- Fits the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 5075 and 5275 wireless all-in-ones found in many small Kenyan offices.
- Does not fit printers that use HP 651, HP 123, HP 680, or HP 305 cartridges.
- Installs in the left-hand carriage slot, beside the HP 652 black cartridge on the right.
Ink Chemistry and Colour Output
- Dye-based inks dissolve fully in liquid, producing smooth colour blends for charts, maps, and photos.
- Colours look brighter on coated photo paper, since plain office paper absorbs more dye into its fibres.
- Every mixed shade depends on all three chambers, so one empty colour shifts the tone of whole pages.
- Dye inks suit certificates, programmes, and classroom materials where colour accuracy matters more than water resistance.
- Pairs with the pigment-based HP 652 black cartridge, which handles body text with darker, cleaner edges.
Physical Dimensions and Handling
- Retail package measures 113 x 37 x 115 mm, compact enough for a drawer or school bag.
- The cartridge weighs 37.2 grams, and the boxed unit weighs about 50 grams.
- Protective tape covers the nozzles and contacts; remove it only immediately before installing.
- Hold the cartridge by its plastic body, since fingerprints on copper contacts can cause recognition errors.
- Push the cartridge in until it clicks, close the door, and print the alignment page that follows.
Operating and Storage Conditions
- HP rates operating temperature between 15 and 32°C, which covers most Kenyan homes and offices.
- Operating humidity ranges from 20 to 80% relative humidity, suited to Nairobi, Kisumu, and coastal towns.
- Sealed cartridges tolerate storage from -40 to 60°C, protecting them during delivery across the country.
- Keep spares away from car dashboards and sunlit windowsills, where heat can climb past rated limits.
- Print one small colour test page weekly so nozzles stay clear when the printer sits idle.
- Check the install-by date printed on the box and fit the cartridge before that date passes.
Package Contents
The box holds one HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge, sealed in its protective pouch with tape covering the nozzles and electrical contacts. HP prints the security label, product code F6V24AE, and the install-by date on the outer packaging. Mascom International checks every seal before dispatch from Kimathi Street, so your cartridge arrives exactly as HP packed it and ready to install within minutes.
Warranty
The HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. HP also warrants its cartridges free from defects in materials and workmanship until the ink runs out or the end-of-warranty date printed on the cartridge passes. Return any faulty cartridge with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buying the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge alongside the matching HP 652 black cartridge at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to check the sealed box before you commit.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge the same day. Meru, Embu, Nyeri, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the cartridge and pay only when it arrives.
The HP 652 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Households, schools, and small businesses across Kenya count on Mascom International for genuine HP colour ink, realistic yield figures, and honest advice on matching cartridges to printers.
