The HP DeskJet 2976 All-in-One Printer sells for KSh 8,500 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and it prints, scans, and copies from a single 3.42-kilogram body. The HP DeskJet 2976 reaches up to 7.5 pages per minute in black under ISO measurement and 5.5 pages per minute in colour, with draft mode lifting black output to 20 pages per minute. Dual band Wi-Fi covers the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Every HP DeskJet 2976 we sell is brand new and sealed, with HP 654 setup cartridges already fitted inside the carton.
Teachers preparing continuous assessment tests, clinical officers printing patient notes, and county service bureaus turning around copies of national IDs all share one problem. The unit sits idle for days, then has to produce clean sheets the moment a queue forms at the desk. The HP DeskJet 2976 is sized for exactly that rhythm, with a recommended volume of 50 to 100 pages a month and headroom to 1,000 pages when a deadline arrives. Nursery and primary schools around Ruiru, Kikuyu, and Ongata Rongai run the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2976 for worksheets, report forms, and parent circulars without keeping a technician on standby.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who list a printer model but never stock the ink for it, Mascom International keeps HP 654 black and tri-colour cartridges on the shelf at Kimathi Street. A HP DeskJet 2976 bought today can be restocked next month across the same counter. Customers throughout Kenya tell us the 5 GHz band settles the decision, because crowded 2.4 GHz airspace is the usual reason a home printer drops off the network mid-job. Walk in and we will print and scan a sample page on the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2976 while you watch.
Common Questions About the HP DeskJet 2976
What is the difference between the HP DeskJet 2976 and the HP DeskJet 2975?
HP publishes the same specification table for both units: 7.5 ppm black, 5.5 ppm colour, dual band Wi-Fi, a 60-sheet input tray, HP 654 cartridges, and a 1200 dpi flatbed scanner. The separation sits at SKU level, with the HP DeskJet 2976 carrying part number B18K0C and the 2975 carrying A24J2C. Choose on price and stock rather than expecting different hardware. Mascom International holds both and will set the two side by side at Kimathi Street.
Can a school or tuition centre run exam papers on the HP DeskJet 2976?
For a class set, yes. The HP DeskJet 2976 handles up to 1,000 pages in a month, though HP recommends staying between 50 and 100 pages for a long service life. A 40-pupil paper of three sides finishes in roughly 16 minutes at ISO speed, or under seven minutes in draft mode. Schools printing several thousand pages every week should move to a laser unit instead, and our Kimathi Street counter can point you to one.
Will the HP DeskJet 2976 run on an inverter during Kenya Power outages?
It draws very little. The HP DeskJet 2976 uses 2.55 watts on standby, 1.31 watts asleep, and 0.10 watts switched off, with a 100 to 240 VAC input rated at 600 milliamps. Printing pulls a short burst well within a modest inverter or UPS. Kenya's 240-volt mains sits inside that range, so no step-down transformer is needed. Avoid printing through an unstable changeover, since a mid-page cut leaves a partial sheet in the paper path.
How long does the HP DeskJet 2976 take to produce the first page?
As fast as 16 seconds for a black page from ready state, and about 20 seconds for colour. That figure matters more than the ppm rating at a counter printing one or two documents at a time, which describes most cyber cafés and clinic receptions. A 1.0 GHz processor with 64 MB of memory renders the page while the carriage moves into position. Waking from deep sleep adds a few seconds before the first sheet feeds.
How does the HP DeskJet 2976 cope with dust, heat, and coastal humidity?
The rated operating window is 5 to 40 degrees Celsius at 15 to 80 percent relative humidity, which covers Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, and Lodwar conditions comfortably. Keep the HP DeskJet 2976 covered when idle, because settled dust is the main cause of streaking on inkjets in Kenya. Close the input tray between jobs and store spare paper in a sealed bag, since damp sheets curl and jam far more often than dry ones.
Can I scan a document straight to my phone with the HP DeskJet 2976?
Yes, through the HP app on Android or iPhone once both devices sit on the same network. The flatbed captures up to 1200 dpi optical and saves as PDF, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF, so a scanned title deed or KRA certificate is ready to attach to email or WhatsApp. There is no automatic document feeder, so multi-page files are placed one sheet at a time on the glass.
Will the HP DeskJet 2976 fit on a shared desk or shop counter?
Closed, it measures 425 by 304 by 154 millimetres and weighs about 3.42 kilograms, so it sits beside a monitor without crowding the surface. Allow room behind and in front, because with the output extension pulled out, depth grows to 546.6 millimetres and height to 250 millimetres. The cement noir finish hides fingerprints better than gloss white. One person can carry the HP DeskJet 2976 to a matatu unaided.
How do I keep the HP DeskJet 2976 healthy when it is used only occasionally?
Print one black page and one colour page every week. Thermal inkjet nozzles dry out when a unit sits unused, and a short weekly job keeps ink moving through the print head. Leave the HP DeskJet 2976 plugged in rather than switching it off at the wall socket, since the standby cycle runs its own maintenance. If output starts banding, run the cleaning routine from the HP app before replacing a cartridge.
Does the HP DeskJet 2976 need an internet connection, or is a router enough?
A router alone is enough for printing and scanning across a house or shop. Internet is needed only for the first software download and for HP app account features. Once installed, the HP DeskJet 2976 keeps working when your Safaricom or Airtel line drops. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port gives a direct cable path to a computer as a fallback, though HP does not pack a USB cable in the box.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine and Output Quality
- HP Thermal Inkjet technology fires ink from two cartridges, one black and one tri-colour, onto paper.
- ISO black throughput reaches 7.5 pages per minute on A4, suitable for letters and worksheets.
- ISO colour throughput reaches 5.5 pages per minute, adequate for charts, logos, and classroom material.
- Draft mode lifts speed to 20 pages black and 16 pages colour when quality matters less.
- Black text renders at up to 1200 by 1200 dpi, keeping small legal type clearly readable.
- Colour images print at up to 4800 by 1200 dpi on HP photo paper from a computer.
Scanner and Standalone Copying
- A flatbed contact image sensor scans up to 1200 dpi optical across a 216 by 297 millimetre bed.
- Scans save directly as PDF, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF for email attachment or long-term filing.
- Copying runs with no computer attached at up to 6 black copies per minute.
- Colour copying runs at up to 3 copies per minute at 300 by 300 dpi.
- Up to nine copies queue from the control panel in one instruction without touching a keyboard.
Paper Handling and Media Support
- The input tray takes 60 sheets of 75 gram paper before it needs topping up again.
- The output tray catches 25 finished sheets, so longer runs need clearing partway through the job.
- Supported sizes cover A4, B5, A6, and DL envelopes for invoices, letters, and photo prints.
- Custom stock runs from 76 by 127 millimetres up to 215 by 355 millimetres.
- Two-sided printing is manual, with the driver prompting you to turn and reload the paper stack.
- Borderless printing is not supported, so every photograph carries a white margin on all four edges.
Network Connections and Phone Printing
- Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi runs on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for router flexibility.
- The 5 GHz band sidesteps interference from neighbouring routers common in Nairobi apartment blocks.
- Apple AirPrint prints from iPhone and iPad with no driver or application install required.
- Mopria Print Service and the HP Print Service Plugin cover Android handsets from any manufacturer.
- One Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device port links the unit directly to a Windows or macOS computer.
Software Support and System Requirements
- Windows 11 and Windows 10 need a 1 GHz processor and 2 GB free disk space.
- macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, and macOS 15 Sequoia are supported with 2 GB free.
- An internet connection is required during first-time software installation on either operating system.
- Print languages include HP PCL 3 GUI, HP PCLm for apps, and URF for AirPrint.
- The HP app covers setup, printing, scanning, and ink level checks from a phone or computer.
Consumables and Running Cost
- HP 654 Black Original Ink Advantage Cartridge, part number 7FP39UE, yields roughly 400 pages.
- HP 654 Tri-colour Original Ink Advantage Cartridge, part number 7FP38UE, yields roughly 200 pages.
- Setup cartridges arrive fitted in the carton, so the first page prints on delivery day.
- Recommended monthly volume is 50 to 100 pages, with a 1,000-page ceiling for busy weeks.
- Mascom International restocks both HP 654 cartridges across the counter at our Kimathi Street store.
Size, Power Draw and Operating Conditions
- Closed dimensions are 425 by 304 by 154 millimetres, fitting a shop counter or study desk.
- With the output extension out, depth reaches 546.6 millimetres and height reaches 250 millimetres.
- Weight is roughly 3.42 kilograms, light enough to move between rooms without a second person.
- Input voltage spans 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, matching Kenyan mains.
- Power draw is 2.55 watts ready, 1.31 watts asleep, and 0.10 watts fully off.
- Energy Star certification applies, and the body carries a cement noir finish with cement accents.
Package Contents
Every HP DeskJet 2976 leaves Mascom International in its sealed HP carton containing:
- HP DeskJet 2976 All-in-One Printer in cement noir
- HP 654 Setup Black Cartridge
- HP 654 Setup Tri-colour Cartridge
- Power cord
- Setup guide and reference guide
- Regulatory flyer and warranty paperwork
Note:HP does not pack a data cable with this range. If you plan to run the unit by cable rather than over Wi-Fi, add a USB 2.0 printer cable at our counter when you collect.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the HP DeskJet 2976 for 12 months against manufacturing defects arising in ordinary home, school, or office use. Cover excludes ink, paper, and other consumable items, along with damage caused by power surges, spilled liquid, or refilled cartridges. Bring the unit to our Nairobi CBD service desk and we handle the claim with HP on your behalf.
Buying the HP DeskJet 2976 in Kenya
Mascom International has the HP DeskJet 2976 in stock 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, and we will run a page through the printer and the scanner before you commit. Available colour: cement noir with cement accents.
Three ways to order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 Kenyan counties, so the HP DeskJet 2976 is inspected at your door before any money changes hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nyeri, Meru, Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, and every other major town receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each unit ships with the 12-month warranty stated above. Mascom International keeps HP 654 cartridges on hand year-round, so buyers from Kisii to Malindi can restock without hunting through the CBD.
