SKU:

CS-Kyocera-Mita_TK3102_3BK

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

TK3102

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 12500

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does my MFP show me which cartridge it needs?

Print a status page from the machine's menu or open its supply screen — the cartridge code listed there is TK3102. This listing is that exact black toner cartridge, $33.05 for the single, rated at 12,500 pages.

Which models does this cartridge serve?

The ECOSYS M3040idn, its sibling the ECOSYS M3540idn, and the FS-2100DN printer. All three draw from the same TK3102, which is why one spare can cover a mixed fleet of copiers and a printer.

Is this the toner cartridge or the drum?

The toner cartridge — the consumable you replace when output fades and the low-toner message appears. If your machine is reporting a drum or maintenance-kit message instead, that is a different part with a far longer life; swapping this cartridge will not clear a drum warning.

Do copies use more toner than prints?

They can. A copied page is only as clean as the original, and the machine lays down toner to match — dense originals, shaded forms and photo copies all consume faster than plain printed text. The 12,500-page rating assumes standard coverage, so heavy copy work will land below it.

What if I install it and the low-toner message lingers?

Give it a few pages — the machine sometimes needs a short run to register the fresh cartridge and recount. If the warning refuses to clear or prints stay faint after gently rocking the cartridge side to side, contact us; the cartridge is backed by a 1-year warranty and free returns for a year, with support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

How does delivery work for a single cartridge?

It ships from the nearest of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA. Timing, tracking and return instructions are detailed on our shipping and returns page.

What should I do with the cartridge I take out?

Place the spent TK3102 in the new cartridge's packaging so residue stays sealed in, and send it through your office's recycling or electronics-waste channel rather than general trash. Keep it nearby for the first days after the swap: if the replacement misbehaves, the old unit helps show the fault arrived with the new cartridge, and cover includes a 1-year warranty with free returns for a year.

How can the supply screen help me time the next order?

The same status page or supply screen that names the TK3102 also reports how much toner remains. Checking it every week or two turns replacement into a planned purchase: when the level drops into its final stretch, order then and the fresh cartridge arrives while the old one is still printing. With a 12,500-page rating, the decline is gradual and easy to anticipate.

What should I verify when this single cartridge arrives?

Before it goes on a shelf, read the label and confirm the TK3102 designation, and check the unit is still sealed in its packaging. Thirty seconds at delivery is the cheapest quality control there is — a wrong or damaged cartridge is simple to sort on the day it arrives, and much more awkward to discover with the M3040idn or M3540idn standing idle.

Why keep the removed cartridge until the new one has proved itself?

Because it separates cartridge problems from machine problems. If output stays poor after the swap, refitting the old TK3102 briefly — or simply having it available when you call support — helps pin down whether the fault travels with the cartridge. Support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and a cartridge that is genuinely at fault is handled under its warranty and returns cover.

About This Cartridge

A single black Kyocera-Mita TK3102 toner cartridge at $33.05, listed for the ECOSYS M3040idn and ECOSYS M3540idn multifunction machines and the FS-2100DN. Rated at 12,500 pages, it installs in minutes and carries a 1-year warranty plus 1-year free returns.