The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A black compatible toner cartridge prints up to 1,000 pages and is now available at Mascom International for KSh 3,200, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This cartridge replaces the HP 117A (W2070A) black original and drops straight into HP Color Laser 150a, 150nw, MFP 178nw, 178fnw, 179fnw, and 179fwg printers. The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A ships with a pre-installed chip recognised by these models, so the printer reads toner levels without extra steps. At KSh 3,200, it costs roughly half the price of a genuine HP 117A cartridge.
Buyers running an HP Color Laser 150 or 178 printer face one recurring problem in Kenya: original HP 117A toner sells for KSh 6,500 and above, which strains tight printing budgets. The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A black toner solves this for cyber café operators in Nairobi CBD, small accounting firms filing KRA returns, primary and secondary schools printing exam papers, and home-office workers handling invoices. Each cartridge covers the same 1,000-page workload as the original at a far lower running cost, which matters when monthly print volumes climb during exam season or financial year-end.
At Mascom International, we stock the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A alongside its matching cyan, magenta, and yellow 117A units, so colour-laser users replace any cartridge in one stop. Unlike traditional electronics retailers in Kenya who only carry expensive originals, Mascom International offers tested compatible toner that keeps print quality high and costs low. Buyers across Kenya tell us a single LIGHTWAVE black cartridge clears a full term of school printing. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to confirm the part number against your printer before you pay, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A
Which printers does the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A toner work with?
The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A fits every HP Color Laser printer that uses the 117A toner family. That covers the HP Color Laser 150a and 150nw single-function units, plus the multifunction MFP 178nw, 178fnw, 179fnw, and 179fwg models. These are the entry colour-laser printers most common in Kenyan small offices and cyber cafés. Check the cartridge bay or your existing toner for the "117A" or "W2070A" code, and this LIGHTWAVE unit will match without firmware changes.
How many pages does the LIGHTWAVE 117A black toner print?
The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A black cartridge prints up to 1,000 pages at the standard 5% A4 coverage rating used across the toner industry. That figure assumes typical text documents, so heavy graphics or dark backgrounds reduce the count. For a small office printing invoices, letters, and KRA forms, 1,000 pages usually covers two to three months. Cyber cafés with daily walk-in printing will cycle through one cartridge faster, which is why many keep a spare on the shelf.
Is this a genuine HP toner or a compatible cartridge?
This is a LIGHTWAVE-brand compatible cartridge, not an original HP product. It is built to the same W2070A specification and matches the 1,000-page yield of the genuine HP 117A black at roughly half the cost. The toner powder, casing, and chip are manufactured by LIGHTWAVE to drop into HP Color Laser 150, 178, and 179 printers. Buyers who want guaranteed HP-branded supplies should choose the original; those reducing print costs without losing output quality choose this compatible unit.
Will using this compatible toner void my HP printer warranty?
No. Using a LIGHTWAVE compatible cartridge does not void your HP printer warranty under Kenyan and international consumer law, which protects your right to use third-party consumables. HP cannot reject a warranty claim simply because you fitted compatible toner, unless the toner itself caused the fault. Mascom International tests each LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A batch for clean print output and proper chip handshake, so the cartridge behaves like the original inside your HP Color Laser printer.
Does the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A come with a chip?
Yes. The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A black cartridge ships with a pre-installed chip that the HP Color Laser 150, 178, and 179 printers read on insertion. The chip reports toner status so your printer shows accurate level warnings rather than blocking the cartridge. You do not need to swap any chip from your old toner. If a firmware update on a 178 or 179 unit ever flags the cartridge, our Nairobi CBD desk advises on the simple fix.
How much does the LIGHTWAVE 117A toner save compared to genuine HP?
A genuine HP 117A black cartridge sells for roughly KSh 6,500 to KSh 9,000 in Kenya, while the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A costs KSh 3,200 for the same 1,000-page yield. That is a saving of KSh 3,300 or more per cartridge, around 3.2 shillings per printed page against 6.5 shillings on the original. A school printing 5,000 pages a term saves over KSh 16,000 across the year by switching the full 117A colour set to LIGHTWAVE.
Is the LIGHTWAVE 117A toner worth KSh 3,200 in Kenya?
For most home offices, schools, and cyber cafés, yes. At KSh 3,200 the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A delivers the same 1,000-page capacity as toner costing twice as much, so the cost per page drops sharply. Print quality on text and standard documents matches the original for everyday office work. Heavy photo printing is where genuine HP originals still hold a small edge, but for receipts, reports, and forms this compatible cartridge is the practical choice.
Technical Specifications
Print Capacity and Page Yield
- Prints up to 1,000 pages per cartridge at 5% A4 coverage, covering two to three months of light office printing
- Standard-yield black cartridge matching the original HP 117A page count for fair cost comparison
- Cost lands near 3.2 shillings per page, roughly half the per-page cost of genuine HP 117A toner
- Page count drops on dark or graphic-heavy jobs, so plan a spare for cyber café or exam-season printing
- Single black unit; matching LIGHTWAVE cyan, magenta, and yellow 117A toners sold separately for full colour output
Printer Model Compatibility
- Fits HP Color Laser 150a and 150nw single-function colour printers used in Kenyan home offices
- Works in HP Color Laser MFP 178nw and 178fnw multifunction units common in small Nairobi businesses
- Drops into HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw and 179fwg printers without any firmware or hardware change
- Matches the W2070A and 117A part codes printed on your existing cartridge for quick verification
- Designed for the entry colour-laser range, not for HP LaserJet or OfficeJet inkjet machines
Cartridge Build and Chip
- Ships with a pre-installed chip the printer reads on insertion, reporting accurate toner-level status
- No chip transfer needed from your old cartridge, cutting installation to under one minute
- Sealed casing holds the toner powder securely during countrywide pay-on-arrival transit to your county
- Orange protective buckles and seal tape ship fitted, removed once before the first print run
- Plastic housing matches the original footprint, so it locks into the printer bay the same way
Print Quality and Daily Handling
- Produces clean black text suited to invoices, KRA returns, letters, and school exam papers
- Even toner spread after a gentle horizontal shake gives consistent density across the full page
- Low waste-toner output keeps the inside of HP Color Laser printers cleaner between changes
- Avoid touching the chip or drum area during fitting to keep print lines clear and streak-free
- Store unopened in a cool dry place; Mombasa and Kisumu heat and humidity shorten shelf life if ignored
Package Contents
Each LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A purchase from Mascom International includes one black compatible toner cartridge sealed in protective packaging, a pre-installed chip ready for the HP Color Laser 150, 178, and 179 printers, fitted protective seal tape and orange transit buckles, and a basic installation guide. The cartridge is supplied as a single black unit. Matching LIGHTWAVE cyan, magenta, and yellow 117A toners are stocked separately at Mascom International for users who need full colour printing.
Warranty
The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A black toner cartridge carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the cartridge prints faint, streaks, or fails the chip handshake out of the box, our Nairobi CBD service desk handles the replacement directly. Bring the cartridge and your printer model details to Kimathi Street, or arrange a swap through our delivery team countrywide.
Where to Buy the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A Black Toner in Kenya
The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A black toner 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 the cartridge against your HP Color Laser printer before purchase. The toner ships as a single black unit, with matching cyan, magenta, and yellow 117A cartridges stocked alongside.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only when the toner reaches you. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kisii, and Nairobi receive delivery within 1 business day. Locations including Lodwar, Wajir, Mandera, and Marsabit receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The LIGHTWAVE LW-H-W2070A 117A black toner cartridge carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support directly. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and dependable warranty backing on every toner cartridge we stock.
