SKU:

CS-KyoceraMita-P2040dn-4BK

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

TK1162

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 7200

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a four-cartridge stock of TK1162 really aimed at?

Shared printers and busy small offices. If one ECOSYS P2040dn or ECOSYS P2040dw serves a whole team, cartridge changes come round quickly — holding four means the supply cupboard, not the delivery van, decides whether printing stops.

How do I rotate four cartridges so none of them sits too long?

Use them oldest-first. When the pack arrives, note the month on each box, line them up in that order, and always take the front one. That simple first-in, first-out habit means no cartridge spends years at the back of the cupboard.

Does stocking up change what each cartridge delivers?

No. Every TK1162 in this pack is the same full-capacity cartridge, individually rated at 7,200 pages at 5% coverage. The fourth cartridge prints exactly like the first — the pack is about continuity of supply, not a different product.

What is a sensible reorder point with a pack this size?

When you fit the last sealed cartridge, that is the signal to order the next batch. The fitted cartridge still has its full working life ahead of it, which gives you a comfortable window for delivery without any risk of the printer standing idle.

Any limits on how long sealed cartridges can wait?

Kept sealed, flat, and in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, these cartridges store well for extended periods. Avoid heat and humidity, and do not stack heavy items on the boxes — beyond that, no special handling is needed.

Are all four cartridges covered in the same way?

Yes — the 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns apply to each cartridge in the pack, unit by unit. If one ever fails in service, it is dealt with on its own merits; the returns process is described on our shipping & returns page.

Why does a shared P2040dn seem to eat cartridges faster than the rating suggests?

Because a shared machine's coverage is an average of everyone's habits. Most pages are light text, but the dense reports, dark forms and full-page printouts from a few desks pull the real average well above the 5% behind the 7,200-page rating. The honest measure is the counter gap between swaps on that specific printer — it reflects your team's mix, not a test lab's.

Can this stock be split between the P2040dn and the P2040dw in different rooms?

Yes — both printers take the same TK1162, so the four cartridges can be divided however the rooms demand: three behind the busy network machine and one with the P2040dw, or two and two. Keep each room's boxes in their own dated order so rotation still works locally, and whichever room fits its last cartridge first is the one that triggers the next order.

What should we check when the four-pack is delivered?

Four individually sealed cartridges, every one of them a TK1162. Count the units, read the labels, and note the month on each box while they are still together — that two-minute check is what makes the oldest-first rotation work months later. A sealed unit with a wrong or damaged box is far easier to raise with us on delivery day than mid-swap.

How should empties be handled in an office that goes through four cartridges?

Give them a system instead of a decision each time. Every spent TK1162 goes back into the box its replacement came out of, the boxes stack in one corner of the supply cupboard, and when the stack reaches a handful they leave together to a toner-recycling or e-waste collection. Nobody's desk becomes the unofficial empty-cartridge shelf, and nothing ends up in general trash by default.

About This Kyocera TK1162 Black 4 Pack

This $64.20 pack holds four compatible TK1162 black cartridges for the ECOSYS P2040dn and ECOSYS P2040dw, each rated at 7,200 pages. It is the set-and-forget option for offices that print every day and would rather plan toner quarterly than chase single cartridges.

We dispatch from warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and our support team is on hand Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM CST for code checks or fitting questions. More cartridges for the rest of your fleet are in the Kyocera-Mita section of the store.