Frequently Asked Questions

Why are there two black cartridges in the box and no colors?

Because black nearly always runs out first. Both units in this pack are the same cartridge — the TK552K — so the pack is simply a black-only restock: one goes into the printer now and the second waits on the shelf for the next change.

Are the two cartridges identical?

Yes. Each one is a TK552K rated at 7,000 pages at standard coverage, with the same fill and the same fit. There is no first and second cartridge in any technical sense; either unit can be the one you fit today.

Do both cartridges go into the printer?

No. The printer has a single black slot. Fit one TK552K, and keep the other sealed in its packaging as your spare. Swapping in a cartridge that still has life left in it only wastes the pages remaining in the old one.

When is the right moment to order more black?

When the spare goes into the machine. At that point your shelf is empty and the printer is running on its last cartridge, so reordering then leaves a comfortable margin before the next change is due.

Can the spare sit on a shelf for months without going off?

Yes, as long as it stays sealed, flat, and in a dry room away from sunlight and heat. Toner does not dry out the way ink does, so a sealed spare keeps its full rating until the day it is fitted.

How does the warranty work on a two-pack?

Both cartridges are covered individually by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns under our shipping & returns terms. If one unit ever misbehaves, it is handled on its own — the other cartridge's cover is untouched.

How much printing does this two-pack actually hold?

Fourteen thousand rated pages in total — two TK552K cartridges at 7,000 pages each. In calendar terms that depends entirely on your volume: at 1,000 pages a month the pack covers well over a year of black printing, and at 3,000 pages a month it is roughly four to five months. Counting the printer's page total when the first cartridge goes in gives you a firm date to expect the second one to run down.

What is the per-cartridge and per-page cost in this pack?

The pack is $72.02 for two cartridges, which is $36.01 per TK552K — against 7,000 rated pages each, that is about 0.51 cents per page at standard coverage. Everyday text pages typically sit at or under that coverage, so routine correspondence costs no more than the headline figure. Dense forms, shaded boxes and graphics-heavy pages use more toner per sheet and nudge the real figure upward.

How can I learn how long a black cartridge really lasts in our office?

Write the fitting date on the second cartridge's box when the first one goes in, and note the printer's page counter at the same time. When the first cartridge runs out, the counter tells you exactly how many pages it delivered and over how many weeks. That single measurement — your machine, your documents — is a better planning tool than any rating, and it tells you precisely when the next two-pack needs ordering.

What should be done with the two empties once both are used?

Keep each spent TK552K in the packaging its replacement arrived in; the boxes stack neatly and contain any toner residue. When both are ready to go, they can leave together through a toner recycling or collection route rather than general trash. If one of the pair ever fails early instead of wearing out honestly, hold that unit back from the recycling pile — it is covered on its own for a year, and the cartridge itself is the proof.

About This TK552 2 Black Pack

For owners of the Kyocera FS-C5200 whose black slot empties long before the colors do, this pack holds two TK552K black cartridges rated at 7,000 pages each, priced at $72.02. One fits now; the other removes the scramble next time the toner warning appears. It belongs to our compatible Kyocera-Mita range, ships from our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses, and support runs Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST should you need a hand matching the code to your current cartridge.