Lightwave LW-UIB-01B is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 800, available at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This black ink bottle refills cartridge-free tank printers that use Epson 103, 101, or 105 ink, plus HP machines that use GT53 ink. One Lightwave LW-UIB-01B tops up the black reservoir on popular Epson EcoTank and HP tank printers found in homes, offices, schools, and cyber cafés countrywide. The Lightwave LW-UIB-01B carries black dye ink at a price far below a full set of branded cartridges, which is why so many Kenyan buyers switch to it for routine document printing.
Lightwave LW-UIB-01B is built for high-volume, low-cost printing. It suits cyber café operators on Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street, print bureaus near the CBD, and small offices that run an Epson EcoTank L3110, L3210, or L3250 daily. Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and JKUAT who print assignments, plus SACCOs, schools, and county offices producing statements and reports, all face the same problem: original ink runs out fast and costs too much. This bottle answers that by refilling the same black tank for a fraction of the cartridge price.
Unlike many electronics shops in Kenya that only stock pricey original cartridges, Mascom International keeps the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B and its cyan, magenta, and yellow partners in steady supply. Buyers across Nairobi tell us a single black bottle outlasts weeks of busy printing before the next refill. Mascom International ships the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B to all 47 counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the sealed bottle before paying. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop to collect yours, or order by phone for same-day dispatch within Nairobi.
Common Questions About the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B
What printers does the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B work with?
The Lightwave LW-UIB-01B black ink fits Epson EcoTank printers that take 103, 101, or 105 ink, and HP tank printers that take GT53 ink. Common Epson models include the L3110, L3111, L3150, L3210, L3250, L1110, L4150, L4160, and L5190. On the HP side it suits Ink Tank 315, 415, and 419, plus GT5810 and GT5820 tank machines. If your printer uses refillable black tanks rather than plug-in cartridges, this bottle is the matching black refill. Bring your printer model to Mascom International if you are unsure.
How much does the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B cost in Kenya?
The Lightwave LW-UIB-01B costs KSh 800 at Mascom International. That price sits well under a branded Epson or HP black bottle, and far below a sealed cartridge set for older printers. Because tank printers hold a large black reservoir, one bottle handles a long stretch of office and school printing before you refill again. Cyan, magenta, and yellow Lightwave bottles are sold separately at similar prices, so a full colour top-up stays affordable. Pay only when the bottle reaches you anywhere in Kenya.
Is Lightwave ink safe for my Epson EcoTank or HP tank printer?
Lightwave LW-UIB-01B is a compatible ink formulated to flow through standard EcoTank and GT53 print heads without clogging under normal use. Pour slowly, match the black bottle to the black tank, and avoid overfilling past the top fill line. Thousands of Kenyan offices and cyber cafés run compatible bottles like this daily on the same printers. Note that using non-original ink can affect a manufacturer warranty on a new printer, so weigh that if your Epson or HP machine is still under its original cover.
How many pages does one Lightwave LW-UIB-01B bottle print?
A black tank top-up of this type typically prints several thousand A4 pages of plain text before the next refill, depending on coverage. For reference, the genuine Epson 103 black bottle it replaces is rated up to 4,500 pages at ISO 5% coverage, and HP GT53 black is rated near 4,000 pages.Heavy graphics and photos use ink faster than text documents.
What is the difference between the Lightwave 01 and 02 ink series?
The Lightwave 01 series, including this LW-UIB-01B, matches Epson 103, 101, and 105 plus HP GT53 printers. The Lightwave 02 series matches a different printer family, covering Epson 664, 774, and 673 plus Canon 490 machines. Choosing the right series matters because the wrong ink number will not suit your tank layout or print head. The "B" in LW-UIB-01B marks black; the 01C, 01M, and 01Y codes mark cyan, magenta, and yellow. Check your printer's ink code before buying.
Can I use the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B instead of original Epson 103 ink?
Yes. The Lightwave LW-UIB-01B is a compatible black refill made to work in the same Epson EcoTank printers that take original Epson 103 ink. The main draw is cost: it refills the identical black tank for less money per bottle. Print quality on plain documents stays clear and dark for everyday office and school work. For colour-critical photo printing, some users prefer keeping original ink, but for invoices, notes, and reports the saving is the deciding factor for most Kenyan buyers.
Who should buy the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B?
The Lightwave LW-UIB-01B suits anyone who prints in volume and watches running costs. Cyber café and printing-bureau operators, small businesses, schools, churches, SACCOs, NGOs, and home offices all benefit most. Students printing coursework and accountants printing client statements get reliable black text at a low cost per page. If you own an Epson EcoTank or HP GT53 tank printer and print mainly black documents, this bottle keeps that machine fed without the cartridge-price strain.
How does the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B reach customers outside Nairobi?
Mascom International ships the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B to every Kenyan county with pay-on-arrival delivery. Nairobi and its environs get same-day dispatch, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. You only pay once the sealed bottle is in your hands and checked. Order by phone, email, or website, and our team confirms stock of the black bottle plus any cyan, magenta, or yellow units you need for a full set before dispatch.
Technical Specifications
Ink Type and Colour Output
- Black dye-based ink formulated for cartridge-free tank printers, giving clear, dark text on routine office documents
- Single black colour code (the "B" in LW-UIB-01B), used to refill only the black tank, never the colour tanks
- Water-based formulation flows through standard EcoTank and GT53 print heads to limit nozzle clogging under normal use
- Suited to plain-paper text printing such as invoices, statements, notes, and school assignments rather than fine photo work
- Matching 01C cyan, 01M magenta, and 01Y yellow bottles complete a four-colour refill set when bought together
Printer Compatibility and Model Coverage
- Fits Epson EcoTank printers using 103, 101, or 105 ink, covering the most common tank models sold in Kenya
- Confirmed Epson matches include L3110, L3111, L3150, L3210, L3250, L1110, L4150, L4160, and L5190 units
- Fits HP tank printers using GT53 black ink, including Ink Tank 315, 415, 419, GT5810, and GT5820 machines
- Designed for refillable-tank printers, not plug-in cartridge models, so check your machine uses fillable reservoirs
- One black bottle services one black tank, making it easy to top up only the colour that runs low
- Bringing your exact printer model to the shop avoids buying the wrong ink series for your tank layout
Bottle Design and Refill Handling
- Sealed bottle with a keyed nozzle that pairs with the matching tank inlet to reduce spills during refilling
- Pour slowly and stop at the tank's top fill line to prevent overflow and wasted ink
- Compact bottle stores easily in an office drawer or cyber café counter between refills
- Keep the bottle upright, capped, and away from direct sun to protect ink quality before use
- Black ink wipes from skin and surfaces more easily when cleaned promptly after any accidental spill
Page Yield and Running Cost
- Compatible black tank refills of this class typically print several thousand plain-text A4 pages before the next refill
- The genuine Epson 103 black bottle it stands in for is rated up to 4,500 pages at ISO 5% coverage
- HP GT53 genuine black, the other ink it replaces, is rated near 4,000 pages for reference comparison
- Cost per printed page drops sharply against branded cartridges, the main reason high-volume Kenyan offices switch
- Text-heavy printing stretches the bottle far longer than photo or heavy-graphics jobs, which drain ink faster
Box Contents and Handling
- One sealed Lightwave LW-UIB-01B black ink bottle supplied per unit at the KSh 800 price
- Factory cap and seal protect the ink until you open it for the first refill
- No printer, tank, or tools are included, since this is a standalone refill consumable
- Keep the original cap to reseal any ink left in a partly used bottle for later
- Store the spare bottle flat in stock so cyber cafés and offices never run dry mid-job
Package Contents
Inside the box you receive one sealed Lightwave LW-UIB-01B black ink bottle with its factory cap and tamper seal intact. This is a standalone refill consumable, so no printer, ink tank, or refilling tools are included.Cyan, magenta, and yellow bottles are sold separately for a full four-colour refill.
Warranty
The Lightwave LW-UIB-01B carries a Mascom International guarantee against manufacturing defects such as leaking or contaminated ink on an unused, sealed bottle. As printer ink is a consumable, this is a defect-only cover, not a fixed-term hardware warranty.Report any sealed-bottle fault to our Nairobi CBD service desk for a replacement.
Where to Buy the Lightwave LW-UIB-01B in Kenya
Lightwave LW-UIB-01B is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to collect the black bottle in person and pick up matching cyan, magenta, and yellow units. 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 LW-UIB-01B across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only when the bottle reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day dispatch, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive next-business-day delivery. Outer counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support directly. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and dependable supply of every ink bottle we stock.
