Mascom International stocks the Lightwave 151A Toner at KSh 3,800, a third-party black cartridge shaped to replace the HP 151A W1510A. Lightwave makes it as a generic alternative, so it is not an HP product, and the units on our shelf are brand new and sealed. HP lists its 151A cartridge for the LaserJet Pro 4003n and the LaserJet Pro MFP 4103dw, 4103fdn and 4103fdw, which are the office printers this Lightwave 151A Toner targets. Pick one up at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it brought to your office.
Designed for accountants, lawyers, school bursars, clinic administrators and logistics coordinators, the Lightwave 151A Toner handles the heavy daily load of statements, contracts, payslips and delivery notes. The 4003 and 4103 printers sit in offices that print far more than a home desk, so toner runs out often. When it does, a whole team waits, and a branded replacement can strain a monthly supplies budget. The Lightwave 151A Toner keeps that queue moving at a lower price per cartridge, which matters when an office in Upper Hill or Industrial Area goes through several each quarter.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops hand over a refill with no paperwork, Mascom International sells the Lightwave 151A Toner with a receipt, a written list of target printers and a 6-month warranty. Office managers throughout Kenya report that keeping two cartridges on the shelf saves a rushed trip during month-end. Since these LaserJet Pro printers read a cartridge chip and HP firmware updates can change how third-party supplies behave, message us your model and firmware on WhatsApp first. Our team confirms the fit, and you pay only when the order arrives.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 151A Toner
What is the Lightwave 151A Toner price in Kenya?
The Lightwave 151A Toner sells for KSh 3,800 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed in its bag. You get one black compatible cartridge, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. Offices using the smaller HP 150A size can buy the Lightwave 150A Toner for KSh 2,850, a gap of KSh 950. The two do not swap, so match the code on your old cartridge before ordering.
Does the Lightwave 151A Toner fit the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4103fdw?
Yes, the Lightwave 151A Toner is made for printers that take the HP 151A W1510A, and HP lists the MFP 4103fdw among them. HP also names the LaserJet Pro 4003n, MFP 4103dw and MFP 4103fdn. Before ordering, read the code on the cartridge you are replacing. A label reading 151A or W1510A means this is your size. Firmware also plays a part, so confirm your printer details with Mascom International on WhatsApp first.
Is the Lightwave 151A Toner as good as an original HP 151A?
The Lightwave 151A Toner is a generic replacement, while the HP 151A is the cartridge HP designs, tests and supports for its own printers. HP rates its original at about 3,050 standard pages under the ISO/IEC 19752 test, a figure that applies to the HP cartridge only. Lightwave states no yield for this model, so we make no claim. Offices bound by HP service contracts should stay with the original; budget-led offices often prefer the Lightwave 151A Toner.
Can HP Dynamic Security block the Lightwave 151A Toner?
HP printers that read cartridge chips, including the 4003 and 4103 series, may treat third-party cartridges such as the Lightwave 151A Toner differently depending on firmware. Mascom International cannot promise how any one printer will respond. The safe step is simple: before buying, send your printer model and the firmware version from its settings menu to +254 708 852 521 on WhatsApp. Our staff will tell you what we know about that setup.
How do KPLC power cuts and office dust affect the Lightwave 151A Toner?
The Lightwave 151A Toner itself is not harmed by a KPLC outage, but a printer switched off mid-job can leave a jammed page near the cartridge. Clear the paper path and let the printer warm up before resending. Offices along busy roads in Nairobi, Nakuru or Kisumu collect fine dust, so wipe the printer interior gently when you change cartridges. Keep spares in a cool store room, away from server-room heat and sunny windows.
How many Lightwave 151A Toner cartridges should an office keep in stock?
Most busy offices are safest holding one spare Lightwave 151A Toner per printer, plus one more during month-end, tax season or school admissions. That buffer covers the days between a low-toner warning and a fresh delivery. Mascom International delivers the same day within Nairobi and its environs, so firms in Westlands or Kilimani rarely need more. Branches upcountry may keep two spares, since stock there can be harder to find quickly.
Can the Lightwave 151A Toner handle legal documents and printed tenders?
The Lightwave 151A Toner prints black text and line graphics on a laser engine, which suits contracts, affidavits, tender bids and audit schedules. Laser toner is fused by heat, so pages do not run if they get damp, a real benefit during the long rains. For tender submissions, print a test page first and check margins and fine type. Law chambers and accounts teams across Nairobi use cartridges of this class for daily filing.
Who should buy the Lightwave 151A Toner and who should skip it?
Choose the Lightwave 151A Toner if your office runs a LaserJet Pro 4003 or MFP 4103 printer, prints large volumes of black text and watches its supplies budget. Skip it if your leasing deal, HP service plan or procurement policy demands original cartridges. Skip it as well if your firmware rejects third-party cartridges. Owners of the smaller LaserJet M111 or MFP M141 printers need the Lightwave 150A Toner instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Output
- Monochrome laser toner cartridge — produces black text, borders and charts only, with no colour output.
- Fused toner leaves dry, smudge-resistant pages that can be stamped, signed and filed straight off the tray.
- Aimed at office printing such as payslips, statements, letters, contracts and delivery notes printed in daily batches.
- Actual pages per cartridge vary with coverage; full-page logos, scans and dense spreadsheets use toner faster than plain letters.
- HP rates its original 151A at about 3,050 standard pages; Lightwave publishes no separate figure for this generic cartridge.
Compatibility and Supported Printers
- Built to take the place of the HP 151A W1510A in printers designed for that cartridge.
- HP lists the 151A for the LaserJet Pro 4003n single-function office printer.
- HP also lists it for the LaserJet Pro MFP 4103dw, MFP 4103fdn and MFP 4103fdw multifunction printers.
- Not interchangeable with the smaller HP 150A size used by the LaserJet M111 and MFP M141 printers.
- Firmware on chip-reading HP printers can change how third-party cartridges are accepted; confirm your setup on WhatsApp before ordering.
- Match the size by the 151A or W1510A code printed on your current cartridge label.
Build and Storage
- Outer shape follows the HP 151A W1510A, so it seats in the printer the same way as that cartridge.
- Delivered brand new and sealed, with a protective bag that keeps humidity and dust off the roller.
- Packing tabs and strips hold the internals steady during delivery and must come off before you install it.
- A gentle side-to-side shake before installing evens out the toner and helps the first prints come out solid.
- Best kept flat in a cool, dry cupboard; heat from roofs, generators or server racks can cause powder to clump.
Inclusions and Office Ordering
- Each pack contains one Lightwave 151A Toner cartridge, ready to install after removing the packing material.
- No driver install or extra cables are required, since your printer already has its setup in place.
- A Mascom International receipt comes with every order and supports any later warranty claim.
- Offices can order several cartridges at once by phone, email or WhatsApp and receive one delivery.
- Corporate buyers can request a written quote for procurement files before payment on arrival.
Package Contents
Inside the Lightwave 151A Toner box you will find one Lightwave black toner cartridge in a sealed protective bag, with its packing tabs fitted. Nothing else is included, and your office does not need anything more, because the printer's power lead, network connection and driver are already in place. Hold on to the bag and box for carrying the empty cartridge away cleanly. Your Mascom International receipt is the document to keep for any warranty claim.
Warranty
The Lightwave 151A Toner carries a 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects. Should the cartridge fail because of a production fault, return it with your receipt to our service desk at Old Mutual Building, Nairobi CBD, and our technicians will review it.
Buying the Lightwave 151A Toner from Mascom International
You can buy the Lightwave 151A Toner over the counter at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in with your printer model or the empty cartridge, and we will check the size with you on the spot. This cartridge is black only, the single colour these printers use.
Office managers and procurement staff can reach us directly through these lines:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival in all 47 counties, and offices can settle by cash or Lipa na M-Pesa when the cartridge is handed over. Same-day delivery covers Nairobi and its environs. Firms in Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Machakos and Nakuru receive orders within 1 business day, as do other major cities and towns. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each cartridge is covered by the 6-month warranty described above. Mascom International keeps its descriptions honest, its prices clear and its support line open after the sale, so your office can order supplies with confidence.
