LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta Compatible Toner Cartridge is now available at Mascom International for KSh 5,500 at our Old Mutual Building store, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This cartridge replaces the HP 222A magenta (W2223A) and prints roughly 1,200 pages at 5 percent A4 coverage before a swap is due. The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203, 3288dn, and 3288dw, plus the MFP 3303 and 3388 series machines used in Kenyan offices. It ships with a recognition chip so your printer reads toner levels correctly, and it costs well below an original HP cartridge.
Built for small accounting firms, law offices, primary and secondary schools, churches, and print bureaus across Kenya, the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta solves one recurring problem: original HP color toner often costs two to three times more, pushing per-page printing costs beyond what a busy Nairobi office can absorb. Accountants printing color invoices, schools running termly report cards, and real estate agents producing property flyers all burn through magenta on logos, charts, and branding. This cartridge keeps a HP Color LaserJet Pro 3288 or MFP 3388 producing accurate magenta without the original-cartridge price.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya stocking unbranded toners that trigger "non-genuine" errors or leak inside the drum, the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta arrives with a tested recognition chip and a 6-month Mascom warranty covering manufacturing defects. Buyers across Kenya tell us a single compatible cartridge can cut color printing costs by half compared with original HP refills. Mascom International stocks the matching black, cyan, and yellow LIGHTWAVE 222A cartridges too, so an office can refill a full color set in one order. Visit our Kimathi Street store to confirm fitment before you buy, or order for countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta Toner
Which printers does the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta cartridge fit?
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta fits every HP printer that uses the HP 222A toner family. That covers the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203dn and 3203dw, the 3288dn and 3288dw, and the multifunction MFP 3303 and 3388 series including the 3303fdw, 3388fdw, 3388fdn, and 3388sdw. If your printer panel lists 222A or W2223A as its magenta supply, this cartridge is the correct match. Bring your printer model number to our Kimathi Street counter and our team confirms fitment before you pay.
How many pages does the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta print?
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta yields roughly 1,200 pages based on 5 percent magenta coverage on A4 paper, the same testing standard HP uses for its color cartridges. Real-world yield depends on what you print: invoices with light color logos stretch closer to 1,500 pages, while graphics-heavy flyers or photos with heavy magenta drop below 800. For a typical Kenyan office printing color invoices and reports, expect three to five months of use per cartridge before the magenta runs low.
Will my HP printer reject this as a non-genuine cartridge?
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta carries a recognition chip that reports toner levels to your HP Color LaserJet Pro 3288 or MFP 3388. Most HP firmware shows a one-time "non-HP cartridge" notice on first install. You click OK or Continue once, and the printer runs normally with full page-count tracking. The cartridge prints without throttling. We do recommend declining HP firmware updates that specifically block third-party supplies, and our team explains how to manage automatic updates at purchase.
Is the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta worth KSh 5,500 versus original HP?
At KSh 5,500, the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta costs roughly half to one-third of an original HP W2223A cartridge in the Kenyan market. Over a full color set of four cartridges, that saving runs into thousands of shillings per refill cycle. For offices printing hundreds of color pages monthly, the per-page cost drops sharply. The trade-off is a non-HP supply rather than a sealed original, which Mascom International states plainly so you decide with full information rather than discovering it later.
Does the cartridge leak or damage the printer drum?
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta uses a sealed toner hopper and a fitted wiper blade to keep loose powder out of the printer path. Cheap unbranded cartridges often leak because of poor seals, which dusts the drum and streaks every page. This cartridge passes a leak check before it reaches our shelves, and the 6-month Mascom warranty covers any unit that proves defective. If a cartridge ever leaks within the warranty period, bring it to our Nairobi CBD service desk for a replacement.
What if I need black, cyan, or yellow as well?
Mascom International stocks the full LIGHTWAVE 222A color set: black (W2220A), cyan (W2221A), magenta (W2223A), and yellow (W2222A). Many offices order all four at once so their HP Color LaserJet Pro 3288 or MFP 3388 keeps printing without a supply gap. The black cartridge yields around 1,300 pages, while each color reaches roughly 1,200 pages. Buying the set together also qualifies for bundled pricing at our Kimathi Street store, which our counter team confirms when you order.
How do I install the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta cartridge?
Installation takes under two minutes with no tools. Open the front access door on your HP Color LaserJet Pro 3288 or MFP 3388, slide out the spent magenta cartridge, and remove the protective strip and seal from the new LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta. Rock it gently side to side to spread the toner evenly, then slot it into the magenta bay until it clicks. Close the door, and the printer recognises the new supply. Avoid touching the green drum surface or the chip contacts during the swap.
How long should the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta last in storage?
A sealed LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta cartridge stores for about two years when kept in its original packaging, away from direct sunlight, heat, and Kenya's coastal humidity. Store it flat in a cool, dry cupboard rather than near a window. This long shelf life makes it practical for offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, or Nakuru to stock two or three cartridges at once and cut down on repeat delivery trips. Once installed, the toner holds its print quality until the powder runs out.
Technical Specifications
Magenta Print Output and Page Yield
- Prints approximately 1,200 pages at 5 percent A4 coverage, matching the standard HP uses to rate its 222A color cartridges
- Produces accurate magenta for company logos, pie charts, and brand colors on invoices and reports
- Light-coverage documents such as text invoices stretch yield toward 1,500 pages per cartridge
- Heavy graphics, flyers, and color photos draw more magenta and reduce yield below 800 pages
- Consistent toner density holds steady from the first page to the last before the powder depletes
- Suits Kenyan offices printing 200 to 400 color pages monthly across a three to five month cycle
Supported Printer Models
- Fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203dn and 3203dw single-function color printers
- Works in the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3288dn and 3288dw used widely in Nairobi offices
- Matches the multifunction HP MFP 3303fdw and 3303sdw print, scan, and copy machines
- Compatible with the HP MFP 3388fdn, 3388fdw, and 3388sdw used in busy print bureaus
- Replaces the original HP 222A magenta, factory-coded W2223A, on every listed model
- Drops straight into the magenta bay with no firmware downgrade required for basic printing
Cartridge Hardware and Chip Recognition
- Built-in recognition chip reports magenta toner levels to the printer control panel accurately
- Sealed toner hopper keeps loose powder away from the drum and paper path during printing
- Fitted wiper blade clears residue each rotation to prevent streaks and ghosting on pages
- Tested for leaks before stocking so the cartridge does not dust the inside of your printer
- Plastic housing molded to original HP 222A dimensions for a snug, click-locked fit
- Chip contacts and toner seal stay protected by a removable strip until the moment of install
Print Quality and Color Consistency
- Fine toner particles produce sharp magenta edges on small text and thin chart lines
- Color sits true to the magenta channel so brand reds and pinks print without shifting tone
- Fuses cleanly to plain paper, letterheads, and light card stock common in Kenyan offices
- Resists fading and smudging on filed documents, contracts, and printed receipts over time
- Pairs with the LIGHTWAVE 222A cyan, yellow, and black for balanced full-color output
- Holds consistent saturation across long print runs of report cards or batch invoices
Installation and What Ships in the Box
- Tool-free swap takes under two minutes through the printer front access door
- Removable seal and protective strip pull off in one motion before the cartridge slots in
- Gentle side-to-side rocking spreads the magenta powder evenly for a clean first page
- Single magenta cartridge ships individually wrapped to survive countrywide courier transport
- Quick-reference fitment list printed on the box confirms supported HP printer models
- No drum unit included, since the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3288 and 3388 use a separate imaging drum
Package Contents
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta ships as a single compatible toner cartridge in protective wrapping. The box includes one LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta cartridge (HP W2223A replacement), a removable transport seal and protective strip already fitted to the cartridge, and a printed compatibility and installation reference. This is a magenta cartridge only. The matching black, cyan, and yellow LIGHTWAVE 222A cartridges, plus the separate imaging drum unit, are sold individually and stocked at Mascom International for buyers refilling a full color set.
Warranty
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering chip failure and toner leakage under normal use. Any cartridge that proves faulty within this period is replaced at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Customers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest supply specifications and direct after-sales support on every cartridge we stock.
Where to Buy the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta Toner in Kenya
LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta Compatible Toner Cartridge is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to confirm your printer model before purchase. We stock the matching LIGHTWAVE 222A cartridges in black (W2220A), cyan (W2221A), and yellow (W2222A) alongside the magenta.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Outer counties receive their order within 2 to 3 business days.
The LIGHTWAVE 222A Magenta carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Our store colors of magenta and deep navy mark a counter that businesses across Kenya count on for accurate toner specifications, current pricing, and reliable warranty backing on every printing supply we stock.
