SKU:

CS-Kyocera-CS255-2Balck

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

1T02K30US0

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 15000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why buy two cartridges for one printer?

So the printer never sits idle waiting on a delivery. One cartridge works in the machine while the second stays sealed on the shelf; the day the low-toner warning appears, the swap takes minutes instead of days. This 2 pack for the CS255 is $85.63.

What number should I check to confirm this is the right cartridge?

The part number 1T02K30US0 — the cartridge type also designated TK-477. You will find it on the label of the cartridge currently in your CS255 and in the machine's supply status. Match that number and you have the correct cartridge.

Does this cartridge fit only the CS255?

It serves the CS255 named on this listing and the CS305 as well — both machines run on the same black cartridge, so the spare on your shelf is not tied to a single device.

Can the spare be changed in the middle of a long print run?

Yes. Pause the job, open the cover, exchange the spent cartridge for the spare, and resume. The changeover is a hand operation with no tools, and the printer picks the job back up once the cover closes.

What page count should we expect from each cartridge?

Each cartridge is rated at 15,000 pages under standard test conditions. Offices printing mostly letters and forms typically see numbers near the rating; pages heavy with graphics will finish a cartridge sooner.

How fast will the 2 pack get here, and what if something is wrong with it?

It ships from the nearest warehouse among IL, PA, GA and CA. Every cartridge is backed by a 1-year warranty with free returns for a year, support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and the shipping and returns page explains delivery timing and the returns steps.

Our prints have started to fade even though the low-toner warning has not appeared. Is the cartridge finished?

Not necessarily. Toner settles unevenly as a 1T02K30US0 cartridge empties, so output can fade on one side while usable toner remains. Take the cartridge out, rock it gently from side to side to redistribute the powder, and reinstall it. If the pages come back full and even, keep printing; treat the improvement as borrowed time and make sure the sealed spare from this 2 pack is within reach, because the fade will return once the remaining toner is truly gone.

What should we do with the empty cartridge once the spare goes in?

Keep it out of the general office trash. A spent toner cartridge is plastic and residual powder, and most communities route it through electronics or office-supply recycling rather than landfill. Bag the empty 1T02K30US0 so loose toner stays contained, set it aside with other used office consumables, and hand the batch to whichever recycling channel your building or local program uses. Holding empties until you have a few keeps the routine to one trip instead of many.

What does this 2 pack work out to per printed page?

The pair costs $85.63 and holds two cartridges rated at 15,000 pages each, so the pack represents about 30,000 pages of capacity. Divided through, that is roughly 0.29 cents per page at standard coverage — before paper and power, toner itself is a fraction of a cent per sheet. Offices printing dense graphics will land a little above that figure, while letter- and form-heavy work tends to land right on it.

When is the right moment to order the next 2 pack?

The day the reserve cartridge goes into the CS255. At that point the shelf is empty and the machine is running on its last supply, so ordering then leaves the full life of the installed 1T02K30US0 — up to 15,000 pages — as your delivery window. Waiting for the next low-toner warning compresses that window unnecessarily. Making the spare's installation the automatic trigger keeps the one-in-use, one-in-reserve pattern this pack is built around.

About This 2 Pack

A 2 pack of black Kyocera-Mita toner cartridges, part number 1T02K30US0 (TK-477), for the CS255 and CS305: one cartridge in the printer, one sealed in reserve. Each is rated at 15,000 pages. The pack is $85.63 and carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns.