iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed. It is a compatible laser toner cartridge made by iPrint, not by HP, and it is built to replace the HP 106A (W1106A) in the HP Laser 107 series and the HP Laser MFP 135 and MFP 137 series. HP rates its own 106A at 1,000 pages. The iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner costs KSh 6,500 less than the genuine HP 106A, and you can pick it up at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for small offices, cyber cafes, school bursars and university students across Kenya, the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner keeps compact HP laser printers working without the cost of the original cartridge. These small printers handle KRA PIN certificates, eCitizen forms, CVs, invoices and class notes, and they stop dead when the toner runs out. For a cyber near Kenyatta University or a shop in Kilimani, a dead printer means walk-in customers lost to the next counter. The iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner fits the same bay as the HP 106A, so you can get back to printing the same afternoon.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unbranded toner with no maker named, Mascom International tells you exactly what you are buying. The iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner is an iPrint compatible cartridge, kept clearly separate from the genuine HP 106A, which we also stock at KSh 10,000. Customers across Nairobi tell us they want a fair price and a straight answer about what is in the box. Visit us on Kimathi Street to see the sealed pack, or order on WhatsApp, pay on arrival, and get same-day delivery within Nairobi.
Common Questions About the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner
How much is the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner in Kenya?
The iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner costs KSh 3,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That includes one compatible cartridge in its sealed pack, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. It sits KSh 6,500 below the genuine HP 106A at KSh 10,000 and KSh 1,500 below the ColourSoft 106A compatible at KSh 5,000. Orders within Nairobi usually arrive the same day.
Is the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner an original HP cartridge?
No, the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner is a compatible cartridge made by iPrint, not an original HP product. It is built to fit and print in place of the HP 106A (W1106A), and it carries iPrint's own model code, CBT-106A. Mascom International keeps it clearly separate from genuine HP stock, so you always know which one you are paying for. If company policy or a service contract requires original HP supplies, choose the genuine HP 106A at KSh 10,000 instead.
Which printers does the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner fit?
The iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner is built for the HP Laser 107 series and the HP Laser MFP 135 and MFP 137 series, the printers that take the HP 106A. That covers models such as the Laser 107a, 107w, MFP 135a, MFP 135w and MFP 137fnw. HP also lists the MFP 130 and MFP 138 series for its own 106A, so confirm those on WhatsApp before you buy. Check the code on your old cartridge: if it reads 106A or W1106A, this is the match.
Will the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner work after an HP firmware update?
HP firmware updates can change which cartridges an HP printer accepts, so check before buying the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner if your printer updated recently. Send the printer model and its firmware version to Mascom International on WhatsApp, and we will confirm compatibility before you pay. The firmware version usually appears on the printer's configuration report or in HP's mobile app. Where your printer's settings allow it, pausing automatic updates helps keep a working setup stable.
How many pages does the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner print?
HP rates its original 106A at 1,000 pages under the ISO/IEC 19752 standard, and the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner is built to replace that cartridge. We do not quote a separate page figure for the iPrint cartridge, because we cannot confirm one. As a guide, if it reaches the same 1,000 pages, the cost works out to KSh 3.50 a page, against KSh 10 a page for the genuine HP 106A. Pages full of images and solid blocks use toner faster than plain text.
Should I buy the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner, the ColourSoft 106A or the genuine HP 106A?
Choose by budget and by how strict your office is about supplies. The genuine HP 106A costs KSh 10,000 and is the safe pick for offices bound by HP service terms or tight procurement rules. The ColourSoft 106A compatible costs KSh 5,000, and the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner costs KSh 3,500, both made to stand in for the HP cartridge. For a cyber cafe, a student or a home office printing everyday documents, the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner leaves the most cash in your pocket.
How does the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner cope with Kenyan heat, dust and power cuts?
Keep the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner sealed until you need it, and store it in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sun. HP specifies a 10 to 30°C operating range for its own 106A, a useful guide in hot Mombasa or Kisumu offices. In dusty areas, cover the printer when idle. A KPLC power cut mid-job will not harm the cartridge, though the page in progress may need reprinting. You can pay by M-Pesa on delivery once you have checked the seal.
Who should buy the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner, and who should skip it?
Buy the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner if you run an HP Laser 107, MFP 135 or MFP 137 and want to cut the cost of everyday printing such as forms, letters and class notes. It suits cyber cafe owners, students at the University of Nairobi or JKUAT, and small shops. Skip it if your lease, warranty or audit rules require original HP supplies, since the genuine HP 106A is the better fit there. Skip it too if your printer has just taken a firmware update you have not checked with us.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Black laser toner cartridge — fine powder fused onto paper by heat, giving sharp text that will not smear once printed.
- Compatible replacement for the HP 106A (W1106A) — made by iPrint to fit and work in the same printer bay.
- Monochrome output only — built for letters, forms, invoices and notes rather than colour photos or brochures.
- iPrint model CBT-106A — the code to quote when reordering, separate from HP's own part number.
- Not an original HP product — an independent-brand cartridge sold well below the price of the genuine HP 106A.
Compatibility
- HP Laser 107 series — compact single-function laser printers common in home offices, cyber cafes and small shops.
- HP Laser MFP 135 series — print, copy and scan models that take the same 106A-size cartridge.
- HP Laser MFP 137 series — the fax-equipped multifunction models such as the 137fnw, also built around the 106A.
- Other 106A printers such as the MFP 130 and MFP 138 series — confirm on WhatsApp before ordering.
- Recently updated HP firmware — send your printer model and firmware version on WhatsApp so we can confirm the fit first.
Yield and Running Cost
- HP rates the original 106A at 1,000 pages — measured under ISO/IEC 19752, the standard test for mono laser yields.
- No separate iPrint page rating quoted here — this listing states only figures we can confirm.
- KSh 3.50 a page if it matches 1,000 pages — against KSh 10 a page for the genuine HP 106A.
- KSh 6,500 below the genuine HP 106A — that gap alone would pay for nearly two more iPrint cartridges.
- KSh 1,500 below the ColourSoft 106A compatible — the lower-cost of the two compatible options Mascom International stocks.
Build
- Cartridge shaped to the HP 106A footprint — slides into the same printer bay with no adapters or modifications.
- Sealed pack — keeps the toner powder dry and free of dust until fitting day.
- Rock it gently side to side before fitting — spreads the toner evenly inside, a standard step for laser cartridges.
- HP lists a 10 to 30°C operating range for the original 106A — a sensible range for using this cartridge too.
- Hold it by the body, not the roller — fingerprints on the roller can leave marks on printed pages.
Inclusions
- One iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner — a single compatible cartridge, ready to fit.
- Sealed pack — opened by you at fitting time, so you know it has not been used.
- Packed as iPrint stock, not HP — you get exactly the brand the listing names.
- No cables or tools — the cartridge is the whole purchase, with nothing extra priced in.
- 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects — claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Package Contents
The iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner arrives as one compatible cartridge in its sealed pack, and that is all. There is no HP packaging, no printer cable and no extra toner in the box, which keeps the price at KSh 3,500. Open the pack only when you are ready to fit it, to keep dust and damp away from the toner. Cyber cafes that print daily can order two or more together, each sealed separately for clean storage.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. That covers faults present from the factory, such as a cartridge that leaks toner or prints streaks from first use. Claims are handled at our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Where to Buy the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner in Kenya
Mascom International has the iPrint CBT-106A Black Toner on the shelf at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in to see the sealed pack and compare it side by side with the genuine HP 106A before you decide. The cartridge prints in black only.
Questions about your printer model or firmware? Get in touch:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive the cartridge the same day, and buyers in Thika, Machakos, Nakuru and Kisumu get it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your cartridge is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We name the brand plainly, keep the pricing accurate and stay available on WhatsApp after the sale for any fitting or print-quality question.
