Mascom International stocks the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner at KSh 5,500, a single magenta laser cartridge for HP's newer compact colour lasers. It takes the place of the HP W2223A, the magenta cartridge in HP's 222A line, and arrives brand new and sealed. Lightwave produces it as a third-party compatible part; HP did not make it. The Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner works in the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203dw and the Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3303sdw, 3303fdn and 3303fdw, and HP's 222A listing also names the 3288 and MFP 3388. Walk in at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD.
Built for print shops, event planners, restaurants, salons and church offices across Kenya, the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner supplies the warm half of every colour page. Magenta creates pinks and, together with yellow, every red and orange, so sale banners, menus and invitation cards drain it quickly. When it fades, reds turn orange and skin tones in photos look washed out, and clients notice. A spare Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner lets a print kiosk in Nakuru or an events team in Kilimani swap the shade in minutes and finish a rush order the same afternoon.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push buyers towards a four-colour bundle, Mascom International sells magenta on its own at the same price as every other shade. We matched the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner to HP's W2223A code before it reached our shelves, and our receipts call it compatible, not HP. Buyers throughout Kenya report that magenta empties early for anyone printing posters, certificates or photos. Confirm your printer model with us on WhatsApp, then collect on Kimathi Street or have it delivered and pay when it arrives.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner
How much does the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner cost in Kenya?
The Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner costs KSh 5,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi, sold brand new in a factory-sealed box. The price includes one magenta cartridge, a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery, with M-Pesa or cash at handover. Black, cyan and yellow are stocked as separate products at Mascom International, each also KSh 5,500. Buying all four 222A cartridges at once comes to KSh 22,000, but you only need the colour that has run out.
Does the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner fit the HP 3288 and MFP 3388?
HP lists the 3288 and MFP 3388 among printers that take its 222A cartridges, so the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner is intended for them as well. The core models are the Color LaserJet Pro 3203dw and the MFP 3303sdw, 3303fdn and 3303fdw. Printer names vary by region, so the safest check is the model label on the front or back panel. Send that photo to Mascom International on WhatsApp and we will confirm before you pay.
Is the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner a good alternative to the HP W2223A?
The Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner is a sensible lower-cost alternative to the HP W2223A for everyday colour work, as long as you accept a compatible brand. Both slot into the same magenta position in the 3203 and 3303 printers. HP's cartridge carries the printer maker's name and colour profile; Lightwave has published no page yield, so we quote none. Pick Lightwave for flyers, menus and internal reports. Pick HP when print contracts or exact brand colours are non-negotiable.
Which colour usually runs out first in an HP 3203 or 3303?
In most Kenyan offices black empties first, but the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner is often the first colour to go for anyone printing photos, posters or certificates. Reds, pinks, skin tones and warm backgrounds all draw heavily on magenta. Shops printing church programmes, wedding cards or sale banners can use magenta faster than cyan and yellow combined. Track which colour you reorder most often and keep one spare of that shade at the office. That habit saves a trip to town during a rush job.
Will photos and skin tones look natural with the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner?
Photos printed with the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner show natural warm tones when all four cartridges are healthy and the paper suits colour laser printing. Magenta controls how pink or red skin and lips appear, so a low cartridge makes faces look yellow or grey. Use glossy or coated laser paper for event photos, since plain paper dulls colours. For important prints such as graduation portraits, run one test sheet first and adjust brightness in your photo app.
Can the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner handle dust and rough delivery in Kenya?
The Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner travels in sealed packaging that keeps out dust on boda boda and matatu delivery routes. Dust is a bigger concern once the cartridge is inside a printer near a busy road, in Industrial Area or beside a workshop. Keep the printer covered when idle and wipe the paper tray area weekly with a dry cloth. A KPLC power cut during printing does not harm the cartridge; reprint the interrupted pages when power returns.
Who gets the most value from the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner, and who should look elsewhere?
The Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner gives the best value to print kiosks, event planners, restaurants, schools and churches that print warm-coloured work on an HP 3203 or 3303. Look elsewhere if your machine is an HP M452 or M477, which takes the Lightwave 410A Toner, or a CP1215 or M251, which takes the Lightwave 125A Universal Toner. Firms whose printer lease requires HP-branded supplies should stay with HP originals. Offices printing only black text rarely need a spare magenta.
Is it worth replacing only magenta instead of buying the full set?
Replacing only the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner makes sense when magenta is the colour showing empty and the other cartridges still have toner. You pay KSh 5,500 instead of KSh 22,000, and the remaining black, cyan and yellow keep working. A full set suits a printer whose starter cartridges are all fading at once. Either way, Mascom International can tell you which colours we hold so you can plan one combined delivery.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Colour Role
- Magenta laser toner cartridge — supplies pinks and, combined with yellow, the reds and oranges on colour pages.
- Third-party compatible part — Lightwave's replacement for HP's W2223A, not made, sold or endorsed by HP.
- Heat-fused toner — prints leave the tray dry, so posters can be pinned up or laminated right away.
- Yield not published — Lightwave gives no page count, so Mascom International states no figure for this unit.
- Single-shade purchase — swap only the empty magenta while the other three cartridges keep working.
- Mixes freely with HP colours — each slot runs on its own, so other cartridges can stay HP-branded.
Supported Printers and Code
- Replaces HP W2223A — the magenta code you will find on the label of HP's own 222A cartridge.
- HP Color LaserJet Pro 3203dw — HP's compact print-only machine with Wi-Fi printing from phones and laptops.
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3303sdw — an all-in-one that prints, scans and copies for small teams.
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3303fdn and 3303fdw — 3303 versions with built-in fax for offices.
- HP 3288 and MFP 3388 — extra models HP names for its 222A cartridges; check your label first.
- Will not fit 410A or 125A printers — those older HP colour lasers use a different cartridge shape.
Housing and Safe Storage
- Factory-sealed box — never refilled, opened or used before it is handed to you.
- Body moulded to the 222A slot — seats in the magenta position the same way the HP unit does.
- Store below room heat — toner exposed to warm air can clump and leave pink streaks on pages.
- Keep the wrap intact until use — blocks dust, light and moisture during storage at the office.
- Peel all tape before fitting — leftover strips can block the cartridge or trigger a printer error.
- Rock the cartridge gently first — evens out the powder so warm colours print fully from the start.
- Hold it by the handle only — fingerprints on the drum area can leave marks across printed pages.
Where Magenta Shows on the Page
- Reds and oranges — sale banners, warning signs and food photos rely on magenta mixed with yellow.
- Skin tones — portraits and staff ID photos depend on magenta for natural warmth in faces.
- Purples and violets — blended with cyan for school crests, church banners and event themes.
- Certificates and awards — red seals, ribbons and borders look dull when magenta runs low.
- Early warning sign — reds turning orange means magenta is fading and a reorder is due.
Paper and Print Settings
- Plain 80gsm office paper — fine for menus, notices and internal flyers printed in small batches.
- Coated or glossy laser paper — gives richer reds and cleaner skin tones for photos and invitations.
- Never inkjet photo paper — its coating can melt in the laser fuser and damage the printer.
- Match the paper type in settings — the printer adjusts heat so toner bonds properly to thicker cards.
- Standard quality for posters — saves toner on large solid areas without visible loss of colour.
Box, Warranty and Ordering
- One Lightwave magenta toner cartridge — the only item inside, with no cables, tools or spare parts.
- 6-month warranty — manufacturing defects checked at the Mascom International Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — open the parcel, check the sealed box, then pay by M-Pesa or cash.
- Other shades on separate listings — black, cyan and yellow 222A cartridges sell individually here.
- Complete four-colour set at KSh 22,000 — for printers whose original starter cartridges have all faded.
Package Contents
Each order for the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner contains one Lightwave magenta toner cartridge in its sealed retail box. No cables, tools, colour cards or other cartridges are packed with it. If your printer also needs black, cyan or yellow, those separate products can travel in the same parcel. Our staff on Kimathi Street confirm the magenta code against your order before sending it out.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the cartridge leaks, does not seat in a listed printer, or causes print faults traced to the cartridge, bring it to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building for assessment.
Where to Buy the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner in Kenya
Find the Lightwave 222A Magenta Toner at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We serve walk-in customers Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a faded printout or your empty cartridge, and our team will match the magenta code and hand you the sealed box to inspect.
For stock checks or printer questions, reach Mascom International here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We offer pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and print shops in Mombasa, Machakos, Kakamega, Meru and other major towns get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase falls under the 6-month warranty above. Count on a truthful compatible-product label, a price you can see upfront, and a support team that keeps answering after your posters are printed.
-MAGENTA Mascom International.webp)
