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Lightwave 230A Black Toner | Compatible With HP W2300A | Color LaserJet Pro 4201 and 4301 Series | HP Rated Yield 2000 Pages
Keep invoices, tax returns and contracts crisp and dark through every busy office week.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Lightwave 230A Black Toner is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,800, a compatible laser cartridge built to replace the HP 230A black, code W2300A. Lightwave makes it as a third-party alternative; HP does not make or supply it. Each cartridge is brand new and sealed. The Lightwave 230A Black Toner fits the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw and the Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw. HP rates its own W2300A at about 2,000 pages, a figure we quote for reference only. Collect yours from our first-floor shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for accountants, lawyers, school bursars and logistics coordinators across Kenya, the Lightwave 230A Black Toner carries the work most offices print every day. Invoices, delivery notes, payslips and KRA iTax returns are almost all black text. Even a colourful report uses black for its headings, tables and page numbers, so this slot usually empties well before the others. Paying for a full set when only black is low wastes money. With the Lightwave 230A Black Toner you replace that one cartridge for KSh 3,800 and keep printing eCitizen forms and client letters the same afternoon.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell refilled black cartridges with no name on the box, Mascom International sells the Lightwave 230A Black Toner sealed, labelled as compatible, and backed by a written warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us that a dependable black cartridge matters most in the week KRA returns fall due. We check the fit before you pay, at the counter or from a WhatsApp photo of your old cartridge. Order the Lightwave 230A Black Toner today and pay only when it reaches your office, in any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 230A Black Toner
What is the Lightwave 230A Black Toner price in Kenya?
The Lightwave 230A Black Toner costs KSh 3,800 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers one black cartridge, our 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery. Cyan, magenta and yellow are stocked as separate products at the same KSh 3,800 each, so a full four-colour set comes to KSh 15,200. Most offices buy black on its own first, because text documents drain it fastest. Order by phone, on WhatsApp or at our counter.
Should I buy the Lightwave 230A Black Toner or an original HP W2300A?
The Lightwave 230A Black Toner is the lower-cost choice, while the original HP W2300A is HP's own cartridge with a published yield of about 2,000 pages. Both sit in the same slot and print the same black text. HP's figure applies to its own cartridge only, and Lightwave publishes no yield we can verify, so we make no page promise for it. Pick original HP if a lease or service contract demands it; pick Lightwave when your office pays for its own supplies.
Does a KPLC power cut harm the Lightwave 230A Black Toner?
A KPLC power cut does not damage the Lightwave 230A Black Toner, because the toner powder stays sealed inside the cartridge. The real risk is a sheet caught inside the printer when power drops mid-job. Open the printer and clear that page before you restart it. Offices in Industrial Area, Kisumu or Eldoret that lose power often should run the 4201dw or 4301fdw through a UPS, so a long invoice run can finish cleanly.
Why does the Lightwave 230A Black Toner run out before the colour cartridges?
The Lightwave 230A Black Toner usually empties first because almost every page uses black, even pages with colour on them. Body text, table lines, signatures and page numbers all come from the black slot. A colour flyer can still draw on black for its headings, outlines and shadows. Offices that print mostly letters and statements may go through several black cartridges before a colour one needs changing, so a spare black on the shelf is sensible.
Can the Lightwave 230A Black Toner print KRA and eCitizen documents?
Yes, the Lightwave 230A Black Toner prints KRA iTax acknowledgement slips, eCitizen permits and NTSA forms as sharp black laser text. Laser toner is fused onto paper by heat, so pages come out dry and will not smudge inside a file or envelope. Barcodes and QR codes on these forms print cleanly, which matters when an office scans them later. Cyber cafés and filing agents who print such forms all day gain most from a lower cost per cartridge.
Is the Lightwave 230A Black Toner hard to install?
No, the Lightwave 230A Black Toner fits like the HP cartridge it replaces and needs no tools or software. Open the printer's toner door, remove the empty black unit and unwrap the new one. Rock it gently from side to side to spread the powder, peel off any protective tape, then slide it into the black slot. If the printer shows a note about a non-HP supply, that is common with compatible cartridges; follow the on-screen prompt to continue.
Is the Lightwave 230A Black Toner a good fit for an accounting firm?
The Lightwave 230A Black Toner suits accounting and audit firms that print ledgers, payslips and statements in volume. Those jobs are almost pure black text, so this one cartridge carries most of the firm's printing cost. At KSh 3,800 a cartridge, a firm can keep one spare for month-end without tying up cash in a full set. Bookkeepers in Westlands and Upper Hill say a spare black takes the panic out of a filing deadline.
Who should buy the Lightwave 230A Black Toner and who should skip it?
Buy the Lightwave 230A Black Toner if you own an HP 4201dw or 4301fdw, pay for your own supplies, and print mainly text. Skip it if your printer sits under an HP managed-print plan, lease or service contract that requires HP supplies; the original HP W2300A is the right choice there. It also will not fit printers that take HP 216A or HP 203A cartridges, so check the code on your old cartridge before ordering.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Black Print Output
- Black laser toner cartridge from Lightwave, a third-party maker — not produced, branded or supplied by HP.
- Prints body text, tables, signatures and page numbers — the parts of nearly every office page that use black.
- Black also adds depth to colour pages — headings, outlines and shadows draw from this slot too.
- Laser toner is dry powder fused to paper with heat — sheets leave the tray dry and free of smudges.
- HP rates its own W2300A at about 2,000 pages under the ISO yield test — a reference point, not a Lightwave claim.
- Sealed stock that has never been refilled — the cartridge is opened for the first time in your office.
- KSh 3,800 for one black cartridge — the other three colours are sold separately at the same price.
Compatibility With HP Color LaserJet Pro Printers
- Replaces the HP 230A black cartridge, code W2300A — check the label on your empty cartridge to confirm the match.
- Intended for the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw — a single-function colour laser printer common in small offices.
- Intended for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — a model that also scans, copies and faxes documents.
- Fits only the black slot — cyan, magenta and yellow each take their own matching 230A cartridge.
- Works beside HP-branded colour cartridges — you can change black alone without touching the other three slots.
- Not for printers that use HP 216A or HP 203A — those printer models need a different cartridge family.
- Unsure which printer you own? Send a WhatsApp photo of the model label and we confirm before dispatch.
Build and Storage Care
- Shaped like the HP 230A black cartridge — it slides into the same slot and needs no tools or adapters.
- Sealed protective pack — keeps humidity and dust away from the toner until the moment you fit it.
- Rock it gently side to side before fitting — this spreads the powder for even, dark first pages.
- Remove any protective tape or clip — leftover packing material can block toner and cause faint prints.
- Store spares flat in a cool, dry cupboard — heat makes toner powder clump and print unevenly.
- Handle by the body, never the drum area — skin oils on the drum can leave marks on pages.
- Fit it soon after unwrapping — an open cartridge left on a desk gathers dust and risks a fall.
Inclusions and Ordering
- One Lightwave 230A black toner cartridge — sealed in its own pack, with no cables, tools or extras.
- Cyan, magenta and yellow are separate products — order any of them alongside black, KSh 3,800 each.
- A full set of all four comes to KSh 15,200 — delivered as four individually sealed boxes.
- 6-month warranty from Mascom International — covers manufacturing defects in the cartridge.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties — you pay only once the parcel is in your hands.
- Free fit check before ordering — share your printer model or old cartridge code with our team.
- Collection at our Kimathi Street shop — Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Package Contents
Your order holds one Lightwave 230A Black Toner cartridge, sealed in its protective pack inside a retail box. Nothing else ships with it: no cables, tools or spare parts. If you add cyan, magenta or yellow, each arrives in its own separate box. Keep the empty box after fitting, because it carries the spent cartridge out neatly and shows the W2300A code you quote when you reorder black from Mascom International.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Lightwave 230A Black Toner with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. If the cartridge fails from a production fault, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building, where claims are handled directly.
Buying the Lightwave 230A Black Toner from Mascom International
The Lightwave 230A Black Toner is on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your empty cartridge and our staff will match the code and show you the sealed unit before you pay. This product is the black cartridge only; cyan, magenta and yellow are listed separately.
Reach our team through 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, and accounting offices in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Mombasa receive orders 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 list every Lightwave product honestly as compatible, keep the price per colour clear, and answer after-sales questions by phone, WhatsApp or in person.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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