The HP 83A Black Toner (CF283A) is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 14,000, brand new and sealed in original HP packaging. Each HP 83A Black Toner is rated at roughly 1,500 pages under the ISO/IEC 19752 standard, or about KSh 9.33 per printed page, a figure small offices can budget against with confidence. Our store sits at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The HP 83A Black Toner fits the LaserJet Pro M201 printers and the M125, M127 and M225 multifunction models, the compact all-in-ones found on reception desks and in home offices across Kenya.
These small multifunction printers usually serve a mixed workload. A dental clinic in Kilimani prints patient receipts, copies insurance cards and scans referral letters. A real estate agent in Kileleshwa faxes offer letters and copies title documents for buyers. A cyber cafe near a Nairobi CBD bus stage photocopies ID cards and eCitizen forms all day. Running out of toner halts every one of those tasks at once. Because the HP 83A Black Toner packs toner, drum and developer into one unit, each replacement restores sharp copies and scans immediately, with no separate drum to track.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International stocks only factory-sealed HP 83A Black Toner cartridges, never refilled units in reused boxes. Clinic managers and cyber cafe owners across Nairobi report fewer paper jams and no toner dust inside their machines since switching back to original supplies. We deliver countrywide on pay-on-arrival terms, so a buyer in Thika or Machakos inspects the sealed box before paying. Visit Kimathi Street to check the security label yourself, or WhatsApp your printer model for a quick confirmation.
Common Questions About the HP 83A Black Toner
Which printer models accept the HP 83A Black Toner?
The CF283A cartridge fits the HP LaserJet Pro M201n and M201dw printers. It also fits the LaserJet Pro MFP M125a, M125nw and M125rnw, the M127fn and M127fw, and the M225dn and M225dw multifunction units. The model name appears on the front panel or the label on the back. Send a clear photo of that label on WhatsApp, and our team will confirm the match within minutes, before you spend KSh 14,000.
How many pages will this cartridge produce for my office?
HP rates it at about 1,500 pages at roughly 5% coverage, which matches a standard typed letter or receipt. Photocopies of ID cards, shaded forms and scanned documents use more toner, so a copy-heavy desk sees fewer pages. A clinic printing 80 pages a week gets around four months from one cartridge. A cyber cafe copying 400 pages a week will need a replacement roughly every month, so keeping a sealed spare nearby avoids turning customers away.
Why pay KSh 14,000 when cheaper compatible cartridges exist?
At KSh 14,000 and about 1,500 pages, each page costs roughly KSh 9.33. Cheaper compatibles often cost less on the shelf, but many print grey backgrounds on copies or shed toner inside the printer. Cleaning a contaminated M127 or replacing its fuser can cost more than the original cartridge itself. Each genuine cartridge also includes a fresh imaging drum, keeping photocopies crisp. For receipts, insurance claims and official copies, predictable quality matters more than the lowest shelf price.
Will the cartridge work for copying, scanning and faxing, not just printing?
Scanning does not use toner at all, so the cartridge only affects printed pages, copies and received faxes. On the M125, M127 and M225, every photocopy consumes toner exactly like a printed page. That means a cyber cafe running 300 copies a day drains a cartridge in about five working days. For copy-heavy desks, track the monthly page count from the printer's configuration report and order replacements before the low-toner alert appears.
How can I check that the cartridge is genuine before paying?
Every original box carries an HP security label. Tilt it under light, and the colours shift in a way counterfeit printing cannot copy. Scan the QR code on that label with your phone to confirm authenticity on HP's site within a minute. The cartridge itself sits sealed inside a light-proof bag. Mascom International lets you inspect all of this at our Kimathi Street counter or at your door before any money changes hands.
How do I fit a new cartridge into an M127 or M201?
On the M125 and M127, lift the scanner assembly first, then open the top cover to reach the cartridge. On the M201 and M225, open the front cartridge door. Remove the empty unit, unwrap the new one, and rock it gently five or six times. Pull the sealing tape fully out, slide the cartridge in until it seats, and close the covers. The job takes about two minutes, and our team can guide you over a WhatsApp video call.
Can I store a spare cartridge in a humid or warm office?
Yes, as long as it stays in its sealed bag. Original HP LaserJet supplies are rated for storage between -20 and 40 degrees Celsius and 10 to 90% relative humidity, which covers offices from Kisumu's lakeshore to Diani. Keep the spare lying flat, away from sunny windows and generator rooms. After opening the bag, install the cartridge within a few weeks, because damp air can clump toner and leave faint blotches on copies.
What if copies come out with grey backgrounds or faint areas?
First check that the sealing tape came out completely, since a torn strip restricts toner flow. Rock the cartridge, reinstall it, and print five test pages. For grey backgrounds on copies only, clean the scanner glass with a soft cloth, because dust there prints as shading. If faint patches continue, send a photo of the printout on WhatsApp. Our Nairobi CBD technicians will identify the cause the same working day and advise on a replacement.
Can clinics or cyber cafes buy several cartridges at once?
Yes. Mascom International supplies HP 83A Black Toner in quantity for clinics, schools, cyber cafes, SACCOs and branch offices. Share the number of units and delivery points, and we will send a written quote with KRA-compliant invoicing. Nairobi buyers receive stock the same day, while customers in Nakuru, Nyeri, Kisii and Kakamega receive theirs within 1 business day. Every cartridge arrives factory sealed, ready for inspection before the delivery note is signed.
Technical Specifications
Print Output and Yield
- Rated at about 1,500 pages under ISO/IEC 19752, equal to three full 500-sheet reams of typed documents.
- Monochrome laser toner produces crisp text for receipts, referral letters, offer letters and photocopied identity documents.
- Yield assumes roughly 5% page coverage, so photocopies, shaded forms and scanned images reduce the final page count.
- Cost per page lands near KSh 9.33, a clear figure when pricing photocopy services at a busy cyber cafe.
- Toner, developer and imaging drum share one unit, so print and copy quality resets fully with every swap.
- Received faxes print with the same toner, so busy fax lines on M127 units draw down yield faster.
Printer Compatibility
- Fits the HP LaserJet Pro M201n and M201dw, compact single-function printers with network and duplex options.
- Fits the LaserJet Pro MFP M125a, M125nw and M125rnw, which print, copy and scan from one desk unit.
- Fits the LaserJet Pro MFP M127fn and M127fw, which add fax capability for clinics, lawyers and agents.
- Fits the LaserJet Pro MFP M225dn and M225dw, which combine two-sided printing with copying, scanning and faxing.
- Does not fit the older P1102 or M1132, which take a physically different cartridge with a separate design.
- Wireless models such as the M127fw and M201dw print from phones, and toner use stays identical per page.
Cartridge Build and Handling
- Arrives sealed inside a light-proof protective bag that shields the imaging drum from sunlight, dust and humidity.
- A transport sealing tape prevents toner spills in transit and must be pulled out completely before first use.
- The compact cartridge fits the small footprint of these desktop all-in-ones, sized for crowded reception counters.
- The single-piece design means no separate drum unit to buy, track or replace across the printer's working life.
- Light enough for a single courier parcel, so upcountry buyers receive it quickly through our pay-on-arrival service.
Storage and Operating Conditions
- HP LaserJet supplies are rated for sealed storage between -20 and 40 degrees Celsius, covering all Kenyan climates.
- Storage humidity tolerance of 10 to 90% suits damp coastal premises in Mombasa, Kilifi and Diani comfortably.
- Normal operation suits offices between roughly 10 and 32 degrees Celsius, so keep printers away from generator rooms.
- Store sealed spares lying flat so toner stays evenly spread along the full length of the cartridge.
- Install an opened cartridge within a few weeks, because moisture can clump toner and leave faint blotches.
- Dust from busy roads settles inside printer covers, so wipe the cartridge bay monthly to keep copies clean.
Authenticity and Security
- The HP security label on each box shifts colour when tilted, a quick check any receptionist can perform.
- A QR code printed on the label lets you verify authenticity on your phone within about a minute.
- Mascom International sells only factory-sealed stock, never refilled shells repackaged inside boxes collected from other businesses.
- Original cartridges avoid the non-HP supply warning these printers display when they detect cloned or refilled units.
- Every box remains open for inspection before payment, whether collected in Nairobi CBD or delivered upcountry.
Running Cost and Desk Planning
- At 80 pages every week, one cartridge lasts roughly four months of steady clinic or home-office printing.
- At 400 copies every week, a busy cyber cafe should plan on one replacement cartridge roughly every month.
- Charging customers KSh 10 per photocopy covers the toner cost per page, leaving margin for paper and power.
- KRA-compliant invoices from Mascom International support expense claims for clinics, schools, SACCOs and registered small businesses.
- Buying two cartridges together covers about 3,000 pages, enough for a full school term at a small office.
- Printing a configuration report monthly shows total pages used, helping you reorder a week before the cartridge empties.
Package Contents
Each box contains one original HP 83A Black Toner (CF283A) cartridge sealed inside a light-proof protective bag, with the transport sealing tape already in place. A printed leaflet shows the unpacking, rocking, tape-removal and installation steps in simple pictures, along with HP's cartridge recycling details. The outer carton carries HP's colour-shifting security label and scannable QR code. Nothing else is required, since the drum, developer and toner all sit inside this single cartridge.
Warranty
HP's limited warranty covers the HP 83A Black Toner against defects in materials and workmanship until its toner runs out. Mascom International also replaces any cartridge that arrives damaged, leaks toner or refuses to print on first installation. Bring or send a sample printout with your claim.
Where to Buy the HP 83A Black Toner in Kenya
The HP 83A Black Toner is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so you can inspect the sealed carton and security label in person. 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 83A Black Toner across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so payment happens only after the cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Thika, Machakos, Nyeri, Kisumu and every other major city and town get next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each cartridge is covered by the warranty terms stated above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Clinics, cyber cafes and small offices nationwide trust Mascom International for original printer supplies, honest pricing and fast help whenever a copier or printer needs attention.
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