Frequently Asked Questions

Why keep five cartridges in the supply cabinet instead of ordering as each printer runs out?

Because the cost of a stopped printer is rarely the cartridge — it is the waiting. With several machines in service, a 5-pack at $132.96 means a swap happens from the cabinet the same hour a cartridge fades, in whichever office needs it, instead of each empty printer starting its own delivery countdown.

How should five cartridges be stored so the last one performs like the first?

Keep every unit in its sealed packaging, stored flat in a dry cabinet away from heaters and windows. Toner does not dry out the way ink does, so a sealed TK132 holds up well over a long stocking period; just open each box only when a machine actually needs it.

Does one TK132 stock really cover both our multifunction machines and the plain printer?

It does. The FS-1028mfp and FS-1128mfp multifunction units and the FS-1300D printer all use the TK132, so one shelf item feeds the whole group. That single-number stocking is what makes a five-cartridge reserve easy to manage — nobody sorts cartridges by machine.

How do we track which cartridge went into which machine?

A pencil note does the job: when a cartridge leaves the cabinet, jot the date and the machine on a slip kept with the stock, or write it on the empty box before recycling it. That little log tells you each printer's consumption pace, which is exactly the information you need when deciding whether the next order should again be five.

If we retire one of the printers, what happens to unopened cartridges from this pack?

They are not stranded. The remaining machines still use the same TK132, and any cartridges you genuinely cannot use are covered by 1-year free returns. The return steps are described on our shipping and returns page.

Does each of the five cartridges carry its own warranty?

Yes — warranty coverage attaches to the individual cartridge, not to the order as a whole. Every TK132 in this pack has its own 1-year warranty, whether it is installed next week or months from now. Questions about a specific unit can go to support, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

What should we check when the 5-pack is delivered?

Count the five TK132 cartridges against the delivery note, and check each box for the TK132 code, an intact seal and any crush damage. A bulk delivery becomes shelf stock for months, so a two-minute receiving check is what stands between you and discovering a damaged or short unit long after the paperwork has been filed.

Across a mixed fleet, how does real coverage change what five cartridges deliver?

The pack's headline figure is 37,500 rated pages — five cartridges at 7,500 standard pages. Machines printing dense statement runs, shaded forms or graphics-heavy handouts will finish cartridges sooner than a desk producing plain letters. Expect the fleet's average to land below the headline number, and let each machine's own replacement rhythm, not the rating, drive your stock decisions.

When should the next 5-pack be ordered?

Use the pace your cabinet log reveals. When the fourth TK132 leaves the shelf, one working spare remains — that is the comfortable moment to reorder, because the last cartridge still has to be fitted and used before stock truly runs out. Ordering at that point keeps the shared reserve unbroken without tying up cash in a bigger pile than the office needs.

How should the empties from a shared five-cartridge stock be handled?

Have whoever changes a cartridge drop the empty straight back into its box and return it to the supply cabinet. The boxed empties collect in one place, powder contained, and when the pack is done they can go to a toner recycling collection as a single batch. It also gives you a physical count that matches the cabinet log.

About This 5-Pack

A five-cartridge cabinet reserve of black Kyocera-Mita TK132 toner, $132.96, shared across the FS-1028mfp, FS-1128mfp and FS-1300D. Each cartridge is sealed on its own and rated at 7,500 pages. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and every unit carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns.