SKU:

CS-KyoceraMita-TK-8327-Black-N1

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

TK8327K

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 18000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an 18,000-page rating mean in a real office?

The TK8327K rating is measured at the standard 5% page coverage — roughly a page of ordinary business text. An office printing around 1,500 mono pages a month can expect a single cartridge to carry it for the better part of a year; heavy report and booklet work will shorten that, light correspondence will stretch it further.

Is the cartridge sold here the full-size version?

Yes. This is the complete TK8327K with its full rated capacity, the standard replacement size for the black station — not a reduced-fill introductory cartridge of the kind sometimes bundled with a new machine.

When is the smart moment to order?

When the machine first shows its low-toner warning, not when pages start fading. There is still toner left at the warning stage, and with warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA the replacement ordered then arrives comfortably before the old cartridge gives out.

How long can an unopened cartridge wait before use?

A long time, if it is kept sensibly: sealed in its bag, lying flat, in a cool dry place away from sunlight and heat sources. Bought ahead and stored that way, a TK8327K is ready to perform whenever the fitted cartridge reaches its end.

Does this black cartridge also serve color documents?

It does the black portion of them. On a TASKalfa 2551ci, body text, line work and greyscale elements in otherwise colourful documents all come from the black station, which is why this cartridge's condition shows up in far more than plain mono printing.

What protection comes with the purchase?

A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns stand behind the cartridge. Questions are handled by our support team, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Is there anything to do with this cartridge before it goes into the machine?

Yes — one small step that pays off. Take the TK8327K out of its bag and rock it gently from side to side several times before fitting. Toner settles during shipping and storage, and leveling it beforehand means the first pages come out at even density instead of patchy. Then slide it in until it seats fully. It takes half a minute and prevents most of the pale-first-pages complaints that a freshly fitted cartridge can otherwise cause.

How do I check the new cartridge is printing at full density?

Print a test page, or a page with a solid block of text you print often, and look at the black areas across the whole sheet. They should be uniformly dark from edge to edge, matching the quality the machine produced when it was healthy. One pale band points to seating or settled toner rather than an empty cartridge; overall even darkness confirms the swap. Judging by a familiar page is more reliable than judging by a new document.

What should I do with the cartridge I take out?

Set it aside until the new TK8327K has run cleanly for a few days, so it is available if anything needs comparing. After that, dispose of it through a toner recycling route — many office-supplies stores run collection points, and municipal programs often accept cartridges too. Avoid putting a spent cartridge in general landfill waste where a recycling option exists, and do not try to shake the last pages out of it once it has genuinely reached its end.

Who can I talk to if I am unsure this is the right cartridge before ordering?

Our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and a code check takes moments: read the code off the cartridge in your machine and have it confirmed against this listing before you buy. That is a sensible step if the label on your old unit is worn or if the machine is new to your office, and it is exactly what the team is there for during those hours.

About This Kyocera TK8327K Black Cartridge

For planners, the numbers that matter are simple: one TK8327K, an 18,000-page standard rating, $89.68. It keeps a shared workgroup machine in copy without drama or emergency orders. Delivery and returns details live on our shipping & returns page, and the machine's color cartridges and multi-packs are all in the Kyocera-Mita section of the site.