Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner (W2072A) is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,200, available at our Nairobi CBD store inside Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. This is a compatible replacement cartridge for HP Color Laser 150a, 150nw, MFP 178nw, 178nwg, MFP 179fnw, and 179fwg printers. It is not an original HP-branded cartridge. The Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner carries a yellow chip that your HP printer recognises on installation, and it yields roughly 700 printed pages at 5% A4 page coverage.
Small business owners and home-office users running an HP Color Laser printer face one steady cost: replacement toner. Genuine HP 117A yellow cartridges sell at a high price across Kenyan retailers, which pushes up the cost per printed page. The Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner addresses that gap for shops, schools, and start-ups in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru that print colour invoices, flyers, and reports daily. It fits the same printers, installs the same way, and cuts your yellow-channel running cost without forcing you to abandon the machine you already own.
Unlike many compatible toners sold in River Road stalls with no testing or backing, every Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner sold through Mascom International ships with a current-generation chip and a 6-month warranty. Buyers across Kenya tell us the colour stays even from the first page to the last, with no streaking on standard office paper. At KSh 3,200, it sits well below original-cartridge pricing while covering the same printer range. Visit our Kimathi Street store to confirm your printer model before you buy.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner
Is the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner compatible with my printer?
The Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner fits six HP Color Laser models: 150a, 150nw, MFP 178nw, 178nwg, MFP 179fnw, and 179fwg. Check the model name printed on the front of your machine before ordering. If your printer reads "HP Color Laser 150" or "MFP 178" or "MFP 179," this cartridge is the correct yellow unit. Our Mascom International team confirms compatibility by printer model number when you call or visit, so you never install the wrong cartridge by mistake.
How many pages does the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner print?
The Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner yields roughly 700 pages at 5% A4 coverage, the same rated yield as the genuine HP 117A yellow cartridge. Real output depends on what you print. Heavy yellow graphics, full-colour flyers, and dense marketing artwork use more toner and lower the page count. Plain documents with light colour accents stretch the cartridge further. For a small office printing mixed colour work, 700 pages typically covers two to four months of normal use.
Is this an original HP cartridge or a compatible one?
This is a compatible cartridge, not an original HP product. Lightwave manufactures replacement toner built to work inside HP Color Laser 150, 178, and 179 printers. Compatible cartridges cost far less than genuine HP units because you do not pay the HP brand markup. Using a compatible cartridge does not damage your printer when the chip is correct, which the Lightwave unit carries. Mascom International stocks it as a clearly labelled compatible option for cost-conscious buyers.
Will the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner work without a chip error?
Yes. The Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner ships with an updated chip that HP Color Laser printers read on installation, so the machine registers toner levels and prints normally. Some older compatible cartridges sold cheaply in Nairobi carry outdated chips that trigger error messages after a firmware update. The Lightwave chip is the current revision. If your printer ever flags the cartridge after a firmware change, bring it to our Nairobi CBD desk and we will sort it.
How much does the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner save me?
At KSh 3,200, the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner costs roughly half the price of a genuine HP 117A yellow cartridge in Kenya. Spread across 700 pages, that works out to about KSh 4.60 per yellow page at full coverage. An office buying all four colours saves several thousand shillings per refill cycle compared with original cartridges. For start-ups and schools printing on a tight budget, that saving repeats with every cartridge change.
How do I install the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner?
Installation takes under two minutes and needs no tools. Open the front cover of your HP Color Laser printer, slide out the empty yellow cartridge, remove the protective seal from the new Lightwave unit, then slide it into the yellow slot until it clicks. Close the cover and the printer registers the new toner. Shake the cartridge gently side to side before fitting it to spread the toner evenly for cleaner first prints.
Does Mascom International stock the other 117A colours?
Yes. Mascom International stocks the matching Lightwave 117A black, cyan, and magenta cartridges alongside the yellow unit. The black (W2070A) yields about 1,000 pages, while cyan (W2071A) and magenta (W2073A) match the yellow at 700 pages each. Buying the full set at once keeps your HP Color Laser printer in colour through long print runs. Ask our team about set pricing when you order, whether in store or over the phone.
Can I get the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner delivered outside Nairobi?
Yes. Mascom International ships the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery. Customers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, and Kakamega receive cartridges within one business day. You pay only when the toner reaches you. The cartridge ships in protective packaging that guards against toner spillage during transport on long upcountry routes.
Technical Specifications
Print Output and Page Yield
- Rated yield of approximately 700 pages at 5% A4 coverage matches the genuine HP 117A yellow cartridge for steady office use
- Standard-capacity yellow toner suits small offices printing mixed text and colour documents through the working month
- Page count drops on dense full-colour flyers and rises on light documents, so real output tracks your print mix
- Fine toner particles produce clean yellow fill without graininess on standard 80gsm office paper
- Even colour from first page to last keeps multi-page colour reports consistent across the full cartridge life
- Works for invoices, flyers, school notes, and marketing artwork where a yellow channel is needed
Printer Compatibility
- Fits HP Color Laser 150a (4ZB94A) and 150nw (4ZB95A) single-function colour printers used in home offices
- Fits HP Color Laser MFP 178nw (4ZB96A) and 178nwg multifunction units that print, scan, and copy
- Fits HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw (4ZB97A) and 179fwg models with fax and network printing
- Slots into the dedicated yellow cartridge bay, so it cannot be installed in the wrong colour position
- Confirm your printer model on the front label before buying to match the cartridge to your exact machine
- Mascom International verifies compatibility by model number at the counter or over the phone before purchase
Chip and Installation
- Current-generation chip lets HP Color Laser printers recognise the cartridge and report toner levels correctly
- Updated chip revision reduces the firmware-error risk that affects older compatible cartridges on the Kenyan market
- Tool-free installation takes under two minutes by sliding the cartridge into the front-loading bay
- Removable protective seal keeps toner contained until the moment you fit the cartridge into the printer
- Gentle side-to-side shake before fitting spreads toner evenly for cleaner output on the first few pages
- No printer firmware changes or settings adjustments are needed once the cartridge clicks into place
Build and Toner Formulation
- Sealed cartridge body resists toner leakage during storage and countrywide delivery to upcountry counties
- Laser-grade toner powder blends plastic particles and yellow pigment for sharp edges on text and graphics
- Single cartridge weighs about 1kg with outer dimensions near 35cm by 10.5cm by 13cm for easy storage
- Low scrap rate in the toner formula supports a full rated page count before the cartridge runs low
- Designed for the same drum and fuser temperatures HP Color Laser printers already use, so no hardware strain
- Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct Nairobi sun to protect toner quality before use
Cost and Value for Kenyan Offices
- KSh 3,200 price sits roughly half the cost of a genuine HP 117A yellow cartridge sold in Kenya
- Works out to about KSh 4.60 per yellow page at full 5% coverage across the 700-page rating
- Buying the full four-colour Lightwave 117A set cuts running costs further for offices printing colour daily
- Lower replacement cost lets schools, shops, and start-ups keep colour printing within a fixed monthly budget
- Same printer range as the original means no machine upgrade is needed to access the saving
- Repeat saving applies on every cartridge change, compounding over a year of normal office printing
Package Contents
Each Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner (W2072A) order from Mascom International includes one yellow toner cartridge fitted with a current-generation chip, sealed in protective packaging ready to install. The printer itself is not included. No installation tools are required. Matching Lightwave 117A black, cyan, and magenta cartridges are stocked separately for buyers who need a full colour set.
Warranty
The Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner (W2072A) carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects such as toner leakage or chip failure under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claim directly. Bring the cartridge and your receipt to Kimathi Street and our team will inspect and resolve the issue.
Where to Buy the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner in Kenya
Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner (W2072A) 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 HP printer model and collect the cartridge in person. Mascom International brand colours are magenta and deep navy.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Lightwave 117A Yellow Toner across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only when the cartridge reaches you. Major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive next-business-day delivery. Outer counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, and Lamu receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The cartridge ships sealed against toner spillage on long routes.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and direct warranty backing on every printer cartridge we stock. Our Nairobi CBD service desk supports you after the sale, whether you bought one yellow unit or a full four-colour set.
