HP DeskJet 2975 All-in-One Printer is now available at Mascom International for KSh 8,500, brand new and sealed, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The HP DeskJet 2975 prints, copies, and scans from one unit, moving up to 7.5 pages per minute in black and 5.5 pages per minute in colour under ISO measurement. Draft mode lifts those figures to 20 and 16 pages per minute. Built-in Wi-Fi on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands lets the HP DeskJet 2975 accept jobs without a cable, and a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port covers direct connection when the router is down.
Small shopkeepers along Tom Mboya Street, secondary school teachers preparing exam papers, and remote workers in Kilimani face the same problem: a printer that only works when it is tethered to one specific laptop. The HP DeskJet 2975 removes that limitation. Its dual band radio joins the same router your phone already uses, so a receipt, a lease agreement, or a class handout goes from an Android or iPhone screen to paper without moving files anywhere first. Scanning runs the same way in reverse, turning signed contracts and KRA paperwork into PDF files at up to 1200 dpi for email submission.
Most machines at this price in Kenya's electronics shops connect only by USB cable. At Mascom International, we are seeing buyers reject that tradeoff outright, because a household with three phones and two laptops cannot work around a single-cable printer. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the 5 GHz band matters most in flats and offices where dozens of neighbouring networks crowd the 2.4 GHz channels. Visit our Kimathi Street store to run a test page on the HP DeskJet 2975 before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the HP DeskJet 2975
How does the HP DeskJet 2975 differ from the cheaper DeskJet 2320?
Wireless capability is the split. The HP DeskJet 2975 carries a dual band 802.11a/b/g/n radio working on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, so phones, tablets, and laptops all reach it over the router. The 2320 connects by USB cable only. Print engine speeds match at 7.5 ppm black and 5.5 ppm colour, and both take the same HP 654 cartridges, so you are paying the difference purely for network access and mobile printing.
Can I print from my phone without a computer?
Yes. The HP DeskJet 2975 supports Apple AirPrint on iPhone and iPad, Mopria Print Service and the HP Print Service Plugin on Android, plus the HP app on both platforms. Once the printer joins your Wi-Fi network, printing works from the standard share sheet in Gmail, WhatsApp, Chrome, and the M-PESA statement download. No computer needs to be switched on, which suits shops where the till runs on a phone rather than a desktop.
What does dual band Wi-Fi mean for Kenyan homes with crowded networks?
The HP DeskJet 2975 can sit on the 5 GHz band instead of the congested 2.4 GHz band that most Safaricom, Zuku, and Faiba routers default to. In a Nairobi apartment block where twenty neighbouring networks share the same 2.4 GHz channels, jobs stall or drop mid-page. The 5 GHz band carries far less traffic locally, so pages start faster. The radio also reconnects on its own after a power cut restores your router.
Is the HP DeskJet 2975 suitable for a small business printing 500 pages a month?
The HP DeskJet 2975 has a monthly duty cycle of 1,000 pages, but HP recommends 50 to 100 pages per month for steady long-term use. At 500 pages monthly you are running well above the recommended volume, which shortens print head life. Shops printing that much every month should look at a refillable ink tank printer instead. For 100 to 150 pages monthly, this unit holds up fine across several years.
How much does a page cost to print on the HP DeskJet 2975?
Running cost depends on cartridge yield. The HP 654 Black cartridge produces roughly 400 pages and the HP 654 Tri-colour cartridge roughly 200 pages. At current Kenyan cartridge pricing, black text pages land in the region of KSh 5 to 7 each, while full-colour pages run several times higher. Draft mode cuts ink use noticeably on internal documents. Mascom International stocks both HP 654 cartridges, so replacements are available over the counter.
What scan quality does the HP DeskJet 2975 produce for KRA and bank documents?
The flatbed scanner captures at up to 1200 dpi optical resolution using a contact image sensor, with a scan bed of 216 by 297 millimetres, which covers a full A4 sheet. Output saves as PDF, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF. That resolution reads far above what KRA iTax uploads, Huduma Centre submissions, or bank account-opening forms require, and text stays sharp enough for optical character recognition software.
Does the HP DeskJet 2975 print photos well enough for passport and portrait work?
For household use, yes. The HP DeskJet 2975 reaches up to 4800 by 1200 dpi in colour when printing onto HP photo paper from a computer. Thermal inkjet output handles school project images, passport-size prints, and family photographs acceptably. It does not do borderless printing, so a white margin remains on every side. Commercial photo studios needing edge-to-edge output at volume should look at a dedicated photo printer instead.
What paper sizes and envelope types can the HP DeskJet 2975 handle?
The input tray takes A4, B5, A6, and DL envelopes, plus custom sizes from 76 by 127 millimetres up to 215 by 355 millimetres. That range covers standard Kenyan office A4, small photo stock, and the DL envelopes used for invoices and letters. Recommended paper weight is 75 g/m², matching common local reams. The tray holds 60 sheets and the output tray catches 25 finished pages.
What setup do I need before the HP DeskJet 2975 will print?
You need a Wi-Fi network, a Windows 11, Windows 10, or macOS 13 through macOS 15 device, and about 2 GB of free disk space for drivers. The HP app walks through joining the printer to your router in a few minutes. Setup cartridges come in the box, so nothing extra is needed on day one. Our Nairobi CBD desk configures the unit for customers who prefer to collect it ready to use.
Technical Specifications
Printing Hardware and Resolution Output
- HP Thermal Inkjet print technology produces text and colour graphics from two separate replaceable cartridges.
- Black output reaches up to 7.5 pages per minute under ISO testing on A4 stock.
- Colour output reaches up to 5.5 pages per minute under the same ISO A4 measurement.
- Draft mode raises throughput to 20 pages per minute black and 16 pages per minute colour.
- First black page leaves the tray in as fast as 16 seconds from ready state.
- Black print resolution reaches up to 1200 by 1200 rendered dpi for sharp document text.
- Colour resolution reaches up to 4800 by 1200 dpi on HP photo paper from a computer.
Wireless Networking and Mobile Setup
- Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi runs on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for flexible placement.
- The 5 GHz band avoids channel congestion common in Nairobi apartment blocks and shared offices.
- One Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device port provides a wired fallback when the router fails.
- Apple AirPrint prints directly from iPhone and iPad with no driver installation required.
- Mopria Print Service and HP Print Service Plugin cover Android phones from any manufacturer.
- The HP app manages printing, scanning, and cartridge status from phones and computers.
Flatbed Scanner and Duplication Functions
- Flatbed contact image sensor scans at up to 1200 dpi optical and 1200 by 1200 dpi hardware.
- The 216 by 297 millimetre scan bed covers a complete A4 document page edge to edge.
- Scans save as PDF, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF for email attachment or archiving.
- Standalone copying runs at up to 6 copies per minute in black without a computer.
- Colour copying runs at up to 3 copies per minute at 300 by 300 dpi resolution.
- Up to 9 copies can be queued from the control panel in a single operation.
- An icon LCD panel shows cartridge levels, Wi-Fi status, and error codes at a glance.
Tray Capacity and Supported Stock
- The input tray holds 60 sheets of standard 75 g/m² paper before requiring a refill.
- The output tray catches 25 completed pages, enough for typical household and shop print runs.
- Supported sizes include A4, B5, A6, and DL envelopes for invoices and formal letters.
- Custom media runs from 76 by 127 millimetres up to 215 by 355 millimetres in size.
- Media types cover plain paper, photo paper, brochure stock, and specialty inkjet sheets.
- Two-sided printing is manual, with driver prompts guiding you to reload the stack.
- Borderless printing is not supported, leaving a white margin around every photograph.
Cartridge Yields and Cost Per Page
- HP 654 Black Original Ink Advantage Cartridge, part number 7FP39UE, yields approximately 400 pages.
- HP 654 Tri-colour Original Ink Advantage Cartridge, part number 7FP38UE, yields approximately 200 pages.
- Setup cartridges ship inside the box, so the unit prints on the day it arrives.
- Ink Advantage cartridges are priced for markets like Kenya where running cost matters more than speed.
- Monthly duty cycle reaches 1,000 pages, with 50 to 100 pages recommended for lasting reliability.
- Mascom International stocks both HP 654 cartridges over the counter at our Kimathi Street store.
Physical Footprint and Electrical Draw
- Closed dimensions measure 425 by 304 by 154 millimetres, fitting a standard shop counter or desk.
- Fully extended with the output tray out, depth grows to 546.6 millimetres and height to 250 millimetres.
- Unit weight is roughly 3.42 kilograms, light enough for one person to reposition.
- Input voltage spans 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, matching Kenya's 240 V mains supply.
- Power draw measures 2.55 W ready, 1.31 W in sleep, and 0.10 W switched off.
- Operating range covers 5 to 40 degrees Celsius, comfortable in Mombasa and Kisumu heat.
- A 1.0 GHz processor with 64 MB DDR1 memory handles job queuing and page rendering.
What Comes in the Box
- HP DeskJet 2975 All-in-One Printer in cement noir black
- HP 654 Setup Black Cartridge
- HP 654 Setup Tri-Colour Cartridge
- Power cord
- Setup guide and reference guide
- Regulatory flyer and warranty documentation
Note:No USB cable is supplied, matching HP's standard packing for this range. Mascom International stocks USB 2.0 printer cables separately for customers who want a wired link alongside Wi-Fi.
Warranty
The HP DeskJet 2975 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Cartridges and consumable items are excluded, as is damage from power surges or third-party ink. Our Nairobi CBD service desk logs and coordinates every claim directly with HP, so you deal with one counter rather than chasing the manufacturer yourself.
Where to Buy the HP DeskJet 2975 in Kenya
The HP DeskJet 2975 is in stock now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we will run a test print and a test scan in front of you before you pay. Available colour: cement noir 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 DeskJet 2975 to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the printer reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, Kisii, and every other major town receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 12-month warranty detailed above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and cartridge restocking on every printer we sell.
