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ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A | Replaces HP 12A | For LaserJet 1010 to 3050 and M1005 | Compatible Cartridge
Keeps long-serving office machines producing sharp documents at a fraction of the usual expense.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed, and built to replace the HP 12A (Q2612A) in HP LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1020, 1022, 3015, 3020, 3030, 3050 and M1005 printers. To be plain about it, this is a compatible cartridge made by ColourSoft, not an HP product. HP rates its own 12A at 2,000 pages, a useful planning figure for any office budget. Pick up the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered.
Designed for the offices that still run a LaserJet 1020 or an M1005 years after buying it, the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A suits accountants, school bursars, church secretaries, hospital records clerks and cyber cafes across Kenya. These machines are cheap to keep running, but an HP 12A costs KSh 14,500, which is often more than the printer is now worth. The ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A answers that gap at KSh 3,500 a cartridge, so a reliable old printer keeps producing receipts, eCitizen forms and exam papers instead of being replaced.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded toner with no name on the box, Mascom International stocks a named compatible brand and tells you who made it. The ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A costs KSh 11,000 less than the HP 12A on our shelf, and it comes with a 6-month warranty against leaks and streaking. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the M1005 and the 1020 remain the busiest printers in their offices. Walk in on Kimathi Street with your old cartridge, or message us your printer model and we will confirm the fit before it ships.
Common Questions About the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A
What is the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A price in Kenya?
The ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A sells for KSh 3,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, in the sealed ColourSoft pack. You get one cartridge, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects, and the option to pay on arrival after checking the seal at your door. The HP 12A costs KSh 14,500 at the same counter, so the ColourSoft cartridge saves you KSh 11,000 on each replacement. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm stock before you travel.
Does the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A fit my LaserJet 1020 or M1005?
Yes, the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A fits both the HP LaserJet 1020 and the LaserJet M1005 MFP. It also fits the LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1022, 3015, 3020, 3030 and 3050, along with related models such as the 1020 Plus, 1022n, 3052, 3055 and M1319f. If the cartridge you are removing reads 12A or Q2612A, this is its replacement. Send Mascom International a photo of your printer's label if you want us to double-check.
How does the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A compare with the HP 12A?
The main difference is price: the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A costs KSh 3,500 against KSh 14,500 for the HP 12A at Mascom International. HP makes the 12A and rates it at 2,000 pages; ColourSoft makes this cartridge to fit the same printers. Both slot into the same bay and use the same drivers. Pick the HP 12A when a contract or company policy requires HP supplies. Pick the ColourSoft cartridge when keeping an older printer affordable is the priority.
What page count should I expect from the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A?
Use HP's 2,000-page rating for the 12A as your planning figure, since the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A is built to replace that cartridge. ColourSoft's own figure is not stated here, so treat 2,000 pages as a reference rather than a promise. Page counts fall when you print heavy graphics, scanned documents or bold letterheads, and rise when you print short text. An office printing about 100 plain pages a week would reach 2,000 pages in roughly 20 weeks.
Is the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A worth it for an old printer in Kenya?
For most offices in Kenya, the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A is worth it because it keeps a paid-off printer working cheaply. A LaserJet 1018 or M1005 often outlasts several computers, and spending KSh 14,500 on HP toner can feel out of proportion. At KSh 3,500, the ColourSoft cartridge lets a school in Kisumu or a shop in Nakuru keep its printer running. If the printer itself is failing, ask Mascom International about replacement printers instead.
How do I handle the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A safely during power cuts and hot weather?
Store the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A unopened, flat and out of direct sunlight until you need it, because heat and humidity can clump toner. In coastal towns such as Mombasa, keep it in a closed cupboard away from damp air. During a KPLC outage, never pull the cartridge out mid-job; let the printer restart, clear any jammed sheet, then reprint. Plug the printer into a surge protector so power surges after an outage cannot damage it.
What happens if the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A streaks or leaks?
If the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A leaks toner, streaks persistently or is refused by a correctly installed printer within 6 months, Mascom International handles the claim. First, rock the cartridge gently from side to side and print a few pages, because a fresh cartridge can show faint marks at first. If the fault continues, bring the cartridge and a sample printout to our Kimathi Street service desk. Keep your receipt or M-Pesa message as proof of purchase.
Who should buy the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A, and who should skip it?
The ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A is right for offices, schools and home users who run one of the listed LaserJet models and want lower toner costs. It fits a records office or a cyber cafe printing plain black pages every day. Skip it if your printer is under a service contract that requires HP-branded supplies, where the HP 12A at Mascom International is the better choice. Skip it too if your printer uses a different cartridge number.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Black laser toner cartridge — produces clean monochrome text for invoices, letters, receipts and school papers.
- Built to replace the HP 12A (Q2612A) — uses the same bay, so the printer needs no new settings or software.
- Made by ColourSoft, a compatible brand — supplies the same printers at a lower price than HP-branded toner.
- Feeds printing and, on all-in-one models, copying — the M1005 and 3000-series draw on it for every black copy.
- Single cartridge system — these LaserJet models take one black cartridge, so there is nothing else to replace alongside it.
Compatibility
- HP LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015 and 1018 — compact desktop printers found in many Kenyan offices and homes.
- HP LaserJet 1020, 1020 Plus, 1022, 1022n and 1022nw — single-function printers, with network options on the n and nw models.
- HP LaserJet 3015, 3020 and 3030 all-in-ones — combine printing, copying and scanning in one desk unit.
- HP LaserJet 3050, 3052 and 3055 — all-in-ones that add fax for offices still sending documents that way.
- HP LaserJet M1005 MFP and M1319f MFP — popular print, copy and scan machines that share the 12A cartridge.
Yield and Running Cost
- HP rates its own 12A at 2,000 pages — the reference figure for planning how often to reorder.
- Coverage changes the count — bold graphics and scanned images use more toner than plain text pages.
- KSh 3,500 per cartridge — KSh 11,000 below the HP 12A price of KSh 14,500 at Mascom International.
- HP 12A works out at about KSh 7.25 per page on its 2,000-page rating — the figure a compatible cartridge is bought to beat.
- Four ColourSoft cartridges cost KSh 14,000 — KSh 500 less than one HP 12A from the same counter.
Build
- Toner and drum combined in one unit, as on the HP 12A — no separate drum to buy or fit.
- Shaped to the Q2612A body — seats in the cartridge bay and locks with the same motion as the HP part.
- Sealed protective pack — shields the toner from dust, heat and moisture during storage and transport.
- Fits by hand in a couple of minutes — open the cover, swap the cartridge, close it and print a test page.
- Backed against leaks and persistent streaking — the faults the warranty exists to cover.
Inclusions
- One ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A cartridge — enough to replace the empty unit in one printer.
- Factory-sealed pack — confirms the cartridge has not been opened or refilled before it reaches you.
- No cables, drivers or paper included — the printer's existing setup works as it is.
- 6-month warranty through Mascom International — covering leaks, streaking and refusal when correctly installed.
- Seal inspection before payment — available at our counter or at your door with pay-on-arrival delivery.
Package Contents
Inside the box is one ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A cartridge in its sealed pack, with nothing extra. Your printer's existing drivers and cables carry on working, so no setup disc is needed. Leave the seal intact until installation to protect the toner from humidity and dust. Inspect the pack at our Nairobi CBD counter or at your door on delivery, and contact our team on WhatsApp if you need help fitting it.
Warranty
The ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A comes with a 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects: toner leaks, persistent streaking, and a cartridge refused by the printer when correctly installed. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Buying the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A from Mascom International
You will find the ColourSoft 12A Black Toner Q2612A at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring the empty cartridge from your printer so our team can compare it with the replacement on the counter. It is available in black, the only colour these LaserJet models print.
For stock checks, fitting questions or orders, use any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while schools and offices in Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos and Kisumu receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your cartridge is covered by the 6-month warranty above.
Our team gives honest compatibility advice, clear prices and real after-sales help, so your older printer keeps earning its place in the office.
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