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Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge | Black Nylon Fabric | 2 Million Characters | LQ-680 Pro Compatible
Keeps invoices, delivery notes and carbon copies readable on busy Kenyan desks.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,000, brand new and sealed, with a black nylon fabric ribbon rated for about 2 million characters. It fits the Epson LQ-680 and LQ-680 Pro, the 24-pin dot-matrix printers that still run invoice books and multipart forms in offices across Kenya. Epson's current part number for it is S015262, also written C13S015262, and many suppliers still sell it under the older code S015016. We keep the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge on the shelf at our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, ready for collection or delivery.
Built for accountants, logistics coordinators and front-desk teams across Kenya, the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge keeps impact printing going where laser printers cannot help: carbon and carbonless multipart forms. A dot-matrix printer strikes pins through the ribbon, so a worn ribbon means pale copies on the second and third sheets. That is a real problem when a delivery note in Industrial Area or a receipt for a SACCO member needs every copy readable. A fresh Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge brings back dark, even print on the top sheet and on the copies underneath, so records, signatures and stamps stay legible.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell loose ribbons with no part number on the pack, Mascom International sells the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge only in its sealed pack. Customers across Nairobi tell us the biggest headache with dot-matrix supplies is a cartridge that looks right but prints faint within days. Buying the correct part from a walk-in store removes that guesswork. Visit us on Kimathi Street with your old cartridge so we can match it, or order on WhatsApp and pay on arrival, with same-day delivery inside Nairobi.
Common Questions About the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge
How much is the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge in Kenya?
The Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge costs KSh 1,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That price covers one black cartridge in its sealed pack, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Nairobi orders usually arrive the same day. The Epson LX-350 ribbon sells at the same KSh 1,000 and the Epson LQ-350 ribbon at KSh 1,150, but neither fits the LQ-680, so match the cartridge to your printer first.
Which printers does the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge fit?
The Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge fits the Epson LQ-680 and LQ-680 Pro 24-pin dot-matrix printers. Retail spec sheets for this part also list the LQ-670, LQ-860, LQ-1060, LQ-2500 and LQ-2550 as compatible. Epson's current code for it is S015262, also written C13S015262, and many suppliers still use the older code S015016. If your printer is not on this list, send a photo of its model label to Mascom International on WhatsApp and we will confirm the fit before dispatch.
How long does the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge last?
The Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge is rated for about 2 million characters before the print starts to fade. How fast you reach that depends on what you print, since dense pages and long runs use it up sooner than short receipts. At KSh 1,000, the running cost works out to about KSh 500 per million characters, or half a shilling per thousand characters. When the top sheet still looks fine but the last carbon copy turns pale, it is time to swap.
What is the difference between the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge and the Epson LQ-690 ribbon?
They are separate cartridges for separate printers, so one cannot stand in for the other. The Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge costs KSh 1,000 and fits the older LQ-680 and LQ-680 Pro. The Epson LQ-690 ribbon costs KSh 2,650 at Mascom International and fits the newer LQ-690 printer. If your office runs both models, keep both cartridges in the store cupboard and label the shelf. If you own only the LQ-680, the KSh 1,000 cartridge is the one to buy.
How should I store the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge in Kenya's heat and dust?
Keep the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge sealed in its pack until the day you fit it. Store spares in a closed drawer or cupboard, away from a sunny window or the top of a warm printer. In dusty spots such as shops along Mombasa Road or godowns in Industrial Area, cover the printer when it is idle and wipe dust from around the print head when you change ribbons. On the humid coast in Mombasa, a closed cupboard also keeps damp off spare packs.
How do I install the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge?
Switch the printer off and unplug it, then open the front cover. Wait for the print head to cool, since it gets hot during long runs, and slide it to the middle of the carriage. Lift out the old cartridge. Turn the tension knob on the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge to take up slack, clip it onto its mounts, and guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide. Turn the knob again, close the cover and print a test page.
Who should buy the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge, and who should skip it?
Buy the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge if your office runs an LQ-680 or LQ-680 Pro for invoices, waybills, payslips or multipart receipts. It suits accountants, hardware shops, pharmacies and logistics coordinators who still need carbon copies. Skip it if your printer is an LQ-690, LQ-2190, LX-350 or LQ-350, because each takes its own ribbon, and Mascom International stocks those as well. Skip it too if you print only single plain sheets, since a laser printer handles that work faster and more quietly.
Why does my LQ-680 print faint even with a ribbon fitted?
The usual cause is a worn ribbon, and a fresh Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge fixes it in a few minutes. If a new cartridge still prints pale, check two things. First, the ribbon may be loose or sitting outside the ribbon guide, so turn the tension knob and reseat it. Second, the paper thickness lever may be set too wide for your forms, which stops the pins from striking firmly. Set the lever to match the number of copies you use, then print a test.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Black ink ribbon for impact printing — the print head's pins strike through it to mark the page and every copy beneath.
- Made for 24-pin dot-matrix printers — 24 pins form finer characters than 9-pin models, so letter-quality text stays clear.
- Prints the original plus carbon or carbonless copies in one pass — exactly what invoice books, waybills and delivery notes need.
- Black ink only — suited to records, receipts and forms, where colour adds cost without adding anything useful.
- Endless-loop ribbon inside the cartridge — the fabric cycles past the print head as you print, spreading wear along its length.
Compatibility
- Fits the Epson LQ-680 and LQ-680 Pro — the two printers this cartridge is named for and most often bought for.
- Also listed for the LQ-670, LQ-860, LQ-1060, LQ-2500 and LQ-2550 — older Epson 24-pin printers that share this cartridge.
- Epson part number S015262, also written C13S015262 — the code to quote when your procurement team reorders.
- Sold under the older code S015016 by many suppliers — both codes describe the black cartridge for the LQ-680.
- Not for the LQ-690, LQ-2190, LX-350 or LQ-350 — those printers each take a different cartridge, also stocked at Mascom International.
Yield and Running Cost
- Rated for about 2 million characters — a long run of invoices and receipts before the print turns pale.
- About KSh 500 per million characters at the KSh 1,000 price — half a shilling for every thousand characters printed.
- Dense text and long runs reach the rating sooner — short receipts and sparse forms stretch the ribbon further.
- Same shelf price as the Epson LX-350 ribbon at KSh 1,000 — the 24-pin LQ-680 costs no more to keep running.
- Swap when the last carbon copy turns pale — the bottom sheet shows wear first, long before the top sheet looks faint.
Build
- Black nylon fabric ribbon — a woven cloth that holds ink and releases it with each pin strike.
- Rigid plastic cartridge — clips onto the carriage mounts with no loose spools or threading of the whole ribbon.
- Tension knob on top — turn it to take up slack before and after fitting, so the ribbon runs straight.
- Exposed ribbon section at the front — the stretch that slides between the print head and the ribbon guide.
- Sealed factory pack — keeps dust and damp off the fabric until you open it.
Inclusions
- One Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge in black — a single cartridge, ready to fit straight from the pack.
- Supplied in its sealed pack — you open it yourself, at the shop counter or at your own desk.
- No cables, software or printer parts — the cartridge is the whole purchase, with nothing extra priced in.
- 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects — handled at the Mascom International service desk in Nairobi CBD.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties — check the seal on the pack before you pay the rider.
Package Contents
The Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge comes as one black cartridge in its sealed pack, and nothing else. There are no spare ribbons, cleaning tools or printer parts in the box, so the price covers exactly the part your printer needs. Keep the pack sealed until fitting day to protect the fabric from dust. If you run several LQ-680 printers, order spares together; each cartridge arrives in its own sealed pack, and you can check every seal before paying.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. That covers faults present from the factory, such as a ribbon that will not advance or a cracked housing. Claims are handled at our service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Where to Buy the Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge in Kenya
The Epson LQ-680 Ribbon Cartridge is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your old cartridge along and we will set it beside the new pack so you can see the match before you pay. It comes in black only, the single colour made for this part.
To order or to check the fit for your printer, reach our team here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver to all 47 counties with pay-on-arrival, so you pay only once the sealed pack is in your hands. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and offices in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Thika receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every cartridge is backed by the 6-month warranty above. You get the right part number, an honest character rating and a price that matches the shelf, and our team stays on WhatsApp after the sale if your printer needs a hand.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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