SKU:

CS-Canon-034-2BK

Printer Brand:

Canon

OEM Number:

034K

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 12000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Two cartridges in the box — what does the second one actually cost me?

The single Canon 034 black cartridge (034K) sells for $67.69, so two bought separately would come to $135.38. This 2-pack is $116.89, which means the pair saves $18.49 and the second cartridge effectively costs $49.20 instead of another $67.69. That stepped pricing is the entire argument for the pack: the cartridge you keep on the shelf is meaningfully cheaper than the one you would order in a hurry later.

Is a 2-pack the right size, or should we be buying more?

It depends on your monthly volume. Two 034K cartridges hold up to 24,000 pages between them. A workgroup printing around 1,000 pages a month is looking at roughly two years of black toner — a long commitment. A busier department going through 3,000 pages a month will finish the pair in about eight months, which is a sensible stocking rhythm. If your volume is light, a single cartridge plus a reorder when it fades is the more honest buy.

Does the spare cartridge lose quality sitting in a cupboard?

Not if it stays sealed. Keep the second cartridge in its bag, stored flat in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Toner does not dry out the way liquid ink does. Mark the arrival month on the box so the older cartridge is always installed first, and rotate your stock rather than letting one box sit for years.

Should both cartridges go into the same machine, or be split?

Either pattern works. Offices with two machines on the same 034 platform often split the pack so each device gets a fresh cartridge. Offices with one heavily used machine keep the second as the shelf spare, so the swap takes two minutes whenever the installed cartridge fades — no waiting on a delivery while a department's printer sits idle.

What protection do I get with a compatible cartridge?

Both cartridges in this pack are compatible cartridges built to the 034K specification — not Canon-made — and both are covered the same way: a 1-year warranty against defects and 1-year free returns if a cartridge does not perform as it should. The full terms are on our shipping and returns page.

How fast can we get them if the printer is already fading?

We ship from four US warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California — so most orders travel a short domestic route rather than starting overseas. If you are already nursing a fading cartridge along, rocking it gently side to side after removing it can redistribute the remaining toner and buy you some usable pages while the pack is in transit. Support is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if you need help choosing.

About This 2-Pack

This is a 2-pack of compatible Canon 034 black toner cartridges (034K), each rated at up to 12,000 pages, for $116.89 — $58.45 per cartridge against $67.69 bought singly. The pack format suits offices that would rather hold one shelf spare than reorder under pressure. Every cartridge is covered by our 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. The rest of our compatible Canon range is on the Canon toner page.