SKU:

CS-KyoceraMita-TK-582-Cyan

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

TK582C

Ink Color:

Cyan

Page Yield:

Color: 2800

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

My blues and greens have gone dull. Is cyan the problem?

It is the first place to look. Cyan does the heavy lifting in blues, greens and sky tones, so when the TK582C in an ECOSYS P6021cdn runs low, those colors wash out while reds and yellows still look plausible. Print a test page: a pale or streaky cyan band confirms this is the station to change.

How do I confirm the cyan code before ordering?

Check the label on the cartridge in the cyan slot — it will show the TK-582 family with a C suffix. TK582C is that code: the C is what marks it as cyan, distinguishing it from the magenta and yellow cartridges that share the same family and the same shape.

What page rating does this cartridge carry?

The TK582C is rated at 2,800 pages on the standard test basis, the full capacity for the cyan station. Color coverage varies far more than text coverage, so a run of full-page graphics will use it up noticeably faster than the rating suggests, while everyday documents with a logo and a chart or two track much closer.

Do the other colors need changing at the same time?

No. Each color sits in its own slot and is replaced independently, so a low cyan never forces a magenta or yellow change. Fit this one, run a test page, and only look at the other stations if their bands on that page are also weak.

Can I squeeze more out of the old cartridge first?

Briefly, yes. Remove it, rock it gently from side to side to redistribute the toner that remains, and reseat it — that often restores a few presentable pages. It is a bridge, not a fix: when the dullness comes back, the cartridge is genuinely empty and the new one should go in.

What if the replacement prints streaky from the start?

First reseat it and run another test page, since a cartridge that has not settled into its slot is the common cause. If the streaks persist, the cartridge is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, and support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Which documents drain the cyan cartridge fastest?

Anything with large areas of blue, green or sky. Presentation decks with full-color charts, marketing pages with photographs, and documents carrying big colored graphics draw heavily on the TK582C, while text pages with a small logo barely touch it. If your office has shifted toward more visual documents, expect the cyan station's 2,800-page rating to be reached sooner than it used to be.

How can I check the cyan level before committing to a big color job?

Run the machine's color test page and study the cyan band specifically: it should be even and saturated from edge to edge. A band that looks pale, streaky or washed at one side is the warning to fit the replacement before the long run starts, not after the first fifty pages have come out wrong. Two minutes of checking protects the whole job.

How should a spare TK582C be stored until it is needed?

Sealed in its bag, flat, in a cool and dry place away from windows and radiators. Kept that way, a spare cyan waits without deteriorating, ready for the day the fitted one fades. When you do fit it, rock it gently from side to side first so the toner is level, then run a test page to confirm the blues and greens are back to full strength.

What do I do with the empty cyan cartridge?

Recycle it rather than binning it, and keep it bagged until it leaves the office so stray toner stays inside. If the cartridge you removed was not empty but faulty — streaking or dropping out despite toner remaining — set it aside instead of recycling it straight away, and talk to support first: the TK582C carries a 1-year warranty, and the unit itself is the evidence for any claim.

About This Kyocera TK-582 Cyan Cartridge

The TK582C on this page, at $30.56, is the single cyan cartridge for the ECOSYS P6021cdn, rated at 2,800 pages — the cartridge responsible for the blue and green half of everything the machine prints in color. We ship from warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA; delivery and returns details are on our shipping & returns page, and the wider Kyocera-Mita range covers the remaining stations when they need attention.