Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, available at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This Lightwave magenta cartridge replaces the HP 216A magenta unit (OEM code W2413A) and prints roughly 850 pages at 5% A4 coverage. It fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro M155 series and the MFP M182 and M183 printers. Each Lightwave 216A cartridge ships with a replacement chip already fitted, so your printer reads toner levels without a separate part.
Small offices across Nairobi feel the cost of original HP 216A magenta toner, which often runs past KSh 8,000 per cartridge. The Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge cuts that outlay by more than half while keeping the same 850-page rating. Accounting firms printing KRA returns, law offices producing colour-coded case bundles, schools running termly report cards, and church administrators preparing Sunday bulletins all rely on steady magenta supply. For a busy SME printing a few hundred colour pages weekly, the Lightwave 216A keeps the HP Color LaserJet Pro running without the original-cartridge price tag.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only original cartridges at full markup, Mascom International carries the Lightwave 216A as a tested compatible option alongside genuine HP supplies. Buyers across Nairobi tell us a compatible magenta cartridge at KSh 3,500 makes colour printing affordable for offices that previously printed in black only to save money. At Mascom International, we're seeing more small businesses switch to compatible toner once they confirm the print quality holds. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to test a sample print before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge
Which printers does the Lightwave 216A magenta toner fit?
The Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro M155a, M155nw, and M155dw, plus the MFP M182n, M182nw, M183fw, M183rw, and M183fdw. These are the same printers that use the original HP 216A range: W2410A black, W2411A cyan, W2412A yellow, and W2413A magenta. If your printer takes original 216A toner, the Lightwave magenta replacement drops straight into the magenta slot. Confirm your exact model on the printer label before you order.
How many pages does the Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge print?
The Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge prints about 850 pages at 5% A4 coverage, matching the original HP 216A colour rating. Real output depends on how much magenta each page uses. Pages with large colour photos or full-colour graphics drain magenta faster, so a heavy-graphics workload yields fewer pages. Text documents with small colour accents stretch the cartridge further. For typical office mixed printing, plan for roughly 700 to 850 pages per magenta cartridge.
Is a compatible toner safe for my HP printer?
A compatible Lightwave cartridge does not damage your HP Color LaserJet Pro under normal use. The toner powder and chip are built to the 216A specification. The main caveat is firmware: HP printers sometimes show a "non-HP cartridge" notice, and some past firmware updates have blocked third-party chips. The Lightwave 216A ships with a current replacement chip that works on most installed firmware, and we suggest pausing automatic HP updates if you depend on compatible toner.
Why choose Lightwave over original HP 216A toner?
Price is the main reason. Original HP 216A magenta toner often costs KSh 8,000 or more in Nairobi, while the Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge sells for KSh 3,500 at Mascom International. Both carry the same 850-page rating, so the cost per page drops sharply. Offices printing colour in volume save the most. Choose original HP toner only if a warranty or service contract specifically requires genuine consumables, or if your firmware blocks compatible chips.
Does the Lightwave 216A magenta toner come with a chip?
Yes. Each Lightwave 216A magenta cartridge ships with a replacement chip already installed. The chip lets your HP Color LaserJet Pro read the cartridge and show a toner-level estimate. Without a working chip, the printer would reject the cartridge or fail to report levels. You do not move any chip from your old cartridge. Install the Lightwave unit straight from the box and the printer recognises it during the next startup cycle.
What is the difference between this and a refilled cartridge?
The Lightwave 216A magenta is a new compatible cartridge, not a refilled one. New compatible cartridges are built from fresh components with new toner powder and a new chip. Refilled cartridges reuse an old empty shell topped up with powder, which raises the risk of leaks and uneven print. The Lightwave 216A is sealed and new from the factory. Mascom International does not sell refilled magenta cartridges for this printer range.
Will the colour match my cyan, yellow, and black prints?
The Lightwave 216A magenta produces standard process magenta close to the HP 216A original. For everyday documents, charts, and logos, the colour match holds well. For exact brand-colour work or photo printing where precise magenta matters, a slight shift from original toner is possible across mixed cartridge brands. Many Nairobi offices run all four 216A colours as compatibles together for a consistent result. Test a sample at our store if colour accuracy is critical to your work.
How fast can I get the Lightwave 216A toner delivered in Kenya?
Mascom International delivers the Lightwave 216A magenta cartridge the same day within Nairobi and its environs. Major towns and cities across other counties receive delivery within one business day. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within two to three business days. Every order ships pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the sealed cartridge and confirm the model before you hand over payment.
Technical Specifications
Print Performance and Page Yield
- Rated for roughly 850 magenta pages at 5% A4 coverage, matching the original HP 216A colour standard for supply planning
- Standard-yield cartridge sized for small offices printing a few hundred colour pages each week
- Toner powder formulated for the HP Color LaserJet Pro fusing temperature, giving consistent fill on plain office paper
- Cost works out near KSh 4 per magenta page, well below the original cartridge cost per page
- Page count drops on heavy-graphics jobs and rises on light text-with-accent documents, so output varies by work type
Printer Compatibility Range
- Fits HP Color LaserJet Pro M155a, M155nw, and M155dw single-function colour printers used in small offices
- Works in HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M182n and M182nw multifunction units handling print, scan, and copy tasks
- Supports HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M183fw, M183rw, and M183fdw models common in Nairobi SME setups
- Replaces the original HP 216A magenta, OEM code W2413A, in the magenta cartridge slot only
- Slots in beside cyan W2411A, yellow W2412A, and black W2410A cartridges for full four-colour printing
Cartridge Chip and Firmware
- Ships with a replacement chip pre-installed, so the printer reports a magenta toner-level estimate from first use
- Chip built to answer the HP authentication check used on the 216A range during printer startup
- No chip transfer needed from your old cartridge, cutting install time to under a minute
- HP firmware updates can occasionally flag third-party chips, so pausing auto-updates protects your compatible supply
- A "non-HP cartridge" notice may appear without stopping printing on most current firmware versions
Build and Toner Formulation
- Sealed plastic cartridge shell sized to the exact 216A footprint for a clean drop-in fit
- New magenta toner powder inside, not refilled, lowering leak and clumping risk during handling
- Protective pull-tab seal stays attached until installation to keep powder contained in transit
- Single magenta colour unit, ordered separately from the cyan, yellow, and black cartridges
- Cartridge body holds up to the warm, dusty conditions of typical Nairobi office storage when kept sealed
Storage and Handling
- Store the sealed cartridge upright in a cool, dry spot away from direct Nairobi afternoon sun
- Keep the protective seal attached until the moment you load the cartridge into the printer
- Rock a new cartridge gently side to side before install to spread magenta powder evenly
- Avoid touching the green drum surface, since fingerprints cause streaks on printed pages
- Shelf life runs around 24 months sealed, so buy to match your office print volume
Package Contents
Each Lightwave 216A magenta order from Mascom International includes one new compatible magenta toner cartridge with the replacement chip pre-fitted, sealed in protective packaging with the pull-tab still attached. Basic installation steps are printed on the box. The cartridge ships as a single magenta unit only cyan, yellow, and black 216A cartridges are sold separately at Mascom International. No printer, paper, or other consumables are included in this magenta toner package.
Warranty
The Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge cartridge carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects such as leaks, chip failure, or faulty print output on arrival. This covers defects, not toner used up through normal printing. Bring the cartridge and a sample print to our Nairobi CBD service desk for any warranty claim, and our team handles the replacement directly.
Where to Buy the Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge in Kenya
The Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge cartridge is in stock now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to run a test print before you buy. The full Lightwave 216A range black, cyan, yellow, and magenta is available, so you can stock all four colours in one trip.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only when the sealed cartridge reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Major towns and cities in other counties receive next-business-day delivery. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within two to three business days.
The Lightwave 216A Magenta Toner Cartridge carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest compatibility details, current pricing, and steady toner supply for every HP Color LaserJet Pro office printer we support.
