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ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A | 1300-Page Yield | Fits M176n and M177fw | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP Series
Replace only the cartridge that runs dry first when your office prints mostly invoices, receipts and government forms.
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ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed. It is a third-party replacement for the black HP 130A cartridge, rated by ColourSoft at 1,300 pages at 5% coverage. The ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n and M177fw all-in-ones. Collect it from our Nairobi CBD store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery. Spread across 1,300 pages, the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A works out to roughly KSh 2.70 of toner per black page.
Most M176n and M177fw owners bought a colour printer, then spent their days printing black text. Accountants run invoices and payroll slips, pharmacies print supplier orders and patient instructions, and real-estate agents produce tenancy agreements and rent statements. KRA iTax acknowledgement slips and eCitizen application forms are almost entirely black as well. The ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A addresses the gap that follows, when black empties while cyan, yellow and magenta still hold most of their toner. Replacing only black keeps the printer working without paying for three colours you do not need yet.
Where many Nairobi toner sellers blur the line between refills, compatibles and originals, Mascom International labels this cartridge plainly as a ColourSoft compatible, never as HP-made. ColourSoft is a Kenyan toner brand that states its cartridges are tested to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Office managers across Nairobi tell us the black cartridge is the supply they reorder most often, long before any colour runs low. Walk in to Kimathi Street and collect the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A the same day. You can also order by WhatsApp and pay only when it reaches your desk.
Common Questions About the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A
Is the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A an original HP cartridge?
No, the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A is a third-party compatible cartridge, not an HP-made original. ColourSoft, a Kenyan toner brand, builds it to the same shape and part number as HP's black 130A, so it slots into the same bay. Mascom International sells it openly as a compatible and never presents it as genuine HP. If your company's procurement rules or a tender document demand original HP supplies, buy the HP-branded CF350A instead and keep the receipt for your auditor.
Which printers does the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A fit?
The ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A fits two printers: the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n and the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw. Both are compact colour laser all-in-ones that print, copy and scan, and the M177fw adds fax and Wi-Fi. Check the model sticker on your machine before ordering. Other HP colour cartridges, including the 131A series, look similar on a shelf but belong to different printers. Send a photo of your printer label to Mascom International on WhatsApp if you are unsure.
Why does the black 130A cartridge run out long before the colours?
Black empties first because most office pages are black text, and every one of those pages draws only on the black cartridge. The M176n and M177fw use four separate 130A cartridges: CF350A black, CF351A cyan, CF352A yellow and CF353A magenta. A month of invoices, receipts and statements may barely touch the three colours. Because each cartridge is separate, you replace only the one that is empty. This Mascom International listing covers the black CF350A only, so ask on WhatsApp about the colour cartridges.
How many pages does the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A print for a small office?
ColourSoft rates the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A at 1,300 pages at 5% coverage, the same figure HP publishes for its own CF350A. Five percent coverage is roughly a short business letter. A pharmacy printing 50 pages a day across 26 working days uses the full 1,300 pages in one month. An accounting office producing 20 invoices a day stretches one cartridge to about two and a half months. Shaded tables, logos and bold letterheads use more toner, so graphics-heavy documents shorten these figures.
ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A vs original HP 130A, which is better value?
For everyday text printing, the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A usually gives better value, because both carry the same 1,300-page rating while the compatible costs noticeably less in Nairobi. At KSh 3,500, the ColourSoft cartridge works out at roughly KSh 2.70 per page. The original HP CF350A makes more sense when your organisation's supply policy or a tender specifies original supplies. For client letters, statements and delivery notes, most small offices we serve choose the compatible and keep the saving.
How should I store toner in humid or dusty conditions?
Keep the cartridge sealed in its protective bag until the day you install it. Store it flat, away from direct sun and damp walls, which matters most in the humid air along Kenya's coastal strip in Mombasa and Diani. Toner powder clumps when it absorbs moisture, and clumped toner prints faint patches. Offices beside busy roads should close the printer's doors when not in use, since dust on paper and rollers causes specks that look like a toner fault.
Who should buy the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you run an HP M176n or M177fw and print mostly black documents within HP's recommended 250 to 950 pages a month. SME accountants, pharmacies, estate agents and school offices fit this profile well. Skip it if your printer is a different model, if you need a colour cartridge, or if your office prints several thousand pages monthly. A high-volume office is better served by a dedicated monochrome laser printer with a larger cartridge, and Mascom International can advise on the right one.
Does the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A replace the imaging drum?
No, the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A replaces only the black toner. The M176n and M177fw use a separate CE314A imaging drum, which HP rates at 14,000 black pages, so it outlasts many toner changes. To install, follow the cartridge steps on your printer's control panel, remove every packing strip from the new cartridge, and seat it in the black position. If the panel shows a non-HP supply notice, confirm it and carry on printing.
Technical Specifications
Toner Output and Print Quality
- Black toner cartridge for colour laser all-in-ones, printing every character, line and black area on each page.
- Rated at 1,300 pages at 5% coverage, which is roughly one short business letter per sheet.
- Pages with shaded tables, photos or large logos use more toner and reduce the real page count.
- Same page rating as the HP-branded CF350A, so replacement intervals stay predictable for office budgeting.
- Laser toner fuses into paper with heat, so printed text resists smudging when stamped or handled.
- Replaces black on its own, leaving cyan, yellow and magenta untouched until each one empties.
Printer Compatibility
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M176n, the network all-in-one with an Ethernet port for shared office printing.
- HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw, the version adding fax and Wi-Fi for wireless phone and laptop printing.
- Carries the CF350A part number, matching the code shown in the printer's supplies menu and HP documentation.
- Not interchangeable with 131A cartridges or other HP colour series, despite similar packaging on shop shelves.
- Check your printer's model label before ordering; Mascom confirms fit from a single WhatsApp photo.
The Four-Cartridge 130A System
- CF350A black carries a 1,300-page rating, the highest of the four cartridges in this printer.
- CF351A cyan, CF352A yellow and CF353A magenta each carry a 1,000-page HP rating.
- Black usually empties first in text-heavy offices because it prints every character on every page.
- The CE314A imaging drum sits separately and lasts far longer, rated by HP at 14,000 black pages.
- Separate drum and toner mean the cheaper toner is the part you replace most often.
- This listing covers black only, so the three colour cartridges are bought separately when needed.
Page Yield and Running Cost
- KSh 3,500 divided by 1,300 pages gives roughly KSh 2.70 of toner per black page.
- At 250 pages a month, HP's lower recommended volume, one cartridge lasts about five months.
- At 950 pages a month, the upper recommended volume, one cartridge empties in about six weeks.
- Black printing runs at up to 16 pages per minute, so a full cartridge equals about 81 minutes printing.
- Colour pages print at up to 4 pages per minute, so routine black documents also save time.
- Paper, drum and electricity sit outside the per-page toner figure and belong in a separate budget line.
Build and Handling
- Supplied in sealed ColourSoft packaging with protective strips that must come off before installation.
- Store flat in its bag, away from sunlight and damp, until the moment you fit it.
- Gently rock the cartridge side to side before fitting, spreading the toner evenly for consistent density.
- Wash spilled toner off skin with cold water, since warm water can set the powder into fabric.
- Bag used cartridges before disposal to stop loose toner dusting desks, carpets and nearby paperwork.
Installation and Daily Use
- The printer may display a non-HP supply notice; confirming it lets printing continue.
- The supplies status page, printed from the control panel, shows remaining black toner after installation.
- Swapping the cartridge needs no tools and takes minutes, so any staff member can handle it.
- First black page arrives in as little as 16 seconds, useful when a customer waits for a receipt.
- A 150-sheet input tray and 50-sheet output bin set how often staff reload paper between print runs.
Package Contents
The ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A arrives in ColourSoft retail packaging, ready to fit into your M176n or M177fw.
- One ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A cartridge
- Protective inner bag with packing strips
- ColourSoft outer box with part-number label
The imaging drum, colour cartridges and paper are not included, since the drum stays in your printer between toner changes. The box reaches you unopened, so you break the seal yourself.
Warranty
The ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. If the cartridge prints streaks or blank pages, or is not recognised from its first installation, return it with your receipt for replacement. Damage from spills, drops, refilling or use in an unlisted printer falls outside cover. Claims run through our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buying the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the ColourSoft 130A Compatible Black Toner CF350A in black at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, bring the empty cartridge if you want the fit checked, and leave with its replacement.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the cartridge the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the box and pay only when it arrives.
The cartridge comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Offices that reorder black toner every few weeks can save the part number with us on WhatsApp and repeat the order in a single message. Mascom International serves printer owners nationwide with honest labelling on every compatible and original supply we sell, and our team answers fit and installation questions before and after you pay.
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