SKU:

CS-KyoceraMita-TK-5197-2BK

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

TK5197K

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 15000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get in this two-pack?

Two identical black cartridges, both coded TK5197K. There is no color cartridge in this box — it is a black-only restock for a TASKalfa 306ci that goes through black toner far faster than it touches the color stations, which is the normal pattern in most offices.

Why stock two blacks instead of one?

Because black is the cartridge that stops the workday. Text, invoices and reports all draw on the TK5197K, so it empties first and usually without much warning. Keeping the second cartridge on the shelf means the swap takes minutes whenever the low-toner message lands, instead of turning into an urgent order.

What is each cartridge rated at?

Each TK5197K in the pack is rated at 15,000 pages on the standard test basis. Treat that as the rating for a single cartridge: real output moves up or down with how much of each page you actually cover, but the figure tells you this is the full-size black for the machine, not a reduced starter cartridge.

Does the spare need any special storage?

Just leave it sealed in its box, upright, in a cool dry cupboard away from radiators and direct sun. A factory-sealed cartridge waits patiently for months. When its turn comes, give it a gentle side-to-side rock before fitting so the toner inside is evenly distributed.

Can I split the pair between two machines?

Yes. The two cartridges are independent units, so one can go into the 306ci by the front desk and the other into a second machine elsewhere in the building. Nothing about the pack ties them together once the box is open.

How is the pack covered if a cartridge misbehaves?

Each cartridge is covered individually by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, so a fault in one never drags the other into the claim. Our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

When should the next pair be ordered?

The day the second cartridge goes into the machine. At that moment the shelf is empty but the TASKalfa 306ci still has that TK5197K's full 15,000-page rating ahead of it — a comfortable window for the next pair to arrive without urgency. Waiting until the installed cartridge fades before reordering turns a routine restock into a rush, which is exactly what the two-pack exists to prevent.

How much printing does the pair represent in total?

Thirty thousand rated pages: two TK5197K cartridges at 15,000 pages each, on the standard test basis. Translate it with your own volume — an office printing 2,500 black pages a month is holding roughly a year of document work in one box, while a heavier office at 5,000 a month sees about six months. Copies count against the same total, since the 306ci draws everything black from these cartridges.

What does each cartridge in the pair cost?

The pack is $110.78 for two, so each TK5197K works out to $55.39. There is no mystery in the arithmetic and no reduced fill behind it — both cartridges are the full-size black for the 306ci, each with its own 15,000-page rating and its own individual warranty cover. The pair is a continuity purchase: the second unit's job is to be there the moment the first runs dry.

What happens to the two empties over the pack's life?

Each spent TK5197K goes back into the box its replacement came from and out through an electronics or office-supply recycling route, rather than into the general trash. They will empty months apart, so box them as they come out. And keep a cartridge you believe failed early out of that flow entirely — it is returned on its own under its individual 1-year warranty, with free returns.

About This Kyocera TK-5197 Black Two-Pack

At $110.78, this pair of TK5197K black cartridges is the simple continuity plan for a TASKalfa 306ci doing steady document work: fit one now, hold one in reserve, and reorder when the reserve goes in. Orders leave our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, with delivery and returns details on our shipping & returns page, and the full Kyocera-Mita range is browsable on the site.