Frequently Asked Questions

Where on the machine do I confirm that TK6307 is the right part number?

Open the consumables status screen on the TASKalfa control panel, or read the label on the cartridge you are pulling out — both name the part the device takes. If that number reads TK6307, this single black cartridge at $117.38 is the correct replacement, and there is nothing else to decode from the model badge.

What does 35,000 pages mean on a departmental copier-printer?

It is the yield of one cartridge measured on standard test pages at ordinary text coverage. On a busy shared machine printing reports, contracts and scanned handouts, expect a long service run between changes; heavy graphics and dense forms will pull the real figure down somewhat.

Can the office staff swap this cartridge without a service visit?

Yes. Open the front cover, draw the spent unit straight out, give the new TK6307 a few slow side-to-side rocks so the toner inside settles level, slide it in until it seats, and close the cover. The whole job takes a couple of minutes and needs no tools.

The first copies after the change look light. Should I worry?

Almost never. Toner packs down during transit, so take the cartridge out, rock it gently again, and run a short batch of ordinary pages — output density normally evens out within that run. If faint or streaky pages persist, call us Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and we will troubleshoot it with you.

How quickly does a single cartridge get to my office?

We ship from the warehouse nearest you — IL, PA, GA or CA — so most orders travel a short distance. Delivery timing and the returns procedure in full are covered on our shipping and returns page.

What backing do I have after it is installed?

Each cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty, and returns stay free for that same year. If this unit underperforms at any point inside the window, contact us and we will sort it out rather than leave you holding a bad cartridge.

How do I work out when this cartridge will run out?

Read the page counter today and again in a month. That monthly volume is your burn rate, and dividing it into the 35,000-page rating gives you a realistic change interval instead of a guess. A department printing 5,000 pages a month gets roughly seven months from one TK6307; heavy graphics and dense forms pull the figure down, while plain text runs closer to it. Once you know the interval, the next order can be placed with time to spare rather than after the machine has stopped.

What does "standard coverage" mean in plain terms?

It means the test pages used to measure the rating: ordinary text coverage, like a normal typed letter with plenty of white space. A page of dense forms, shaded tables or heavy graphics lays down far more toner than that standard page, so the real yield moves with your page mix. The 35,000-page figure is the benchmark every cartridge in this class is measured against — your documents decide where your machine actually lands against it.

If our TASKalfa is replaced, does this cartridge still fit the new machine?

Yes. The TK6307 is the shared black cartridge across the departmental TASKalfa family — the 3500i, 3501i, 4500i and 5500i all take it — so a sealed spare bought for one machine moves to the replacement without becoming dead stock. Confirm it the same way you always would: open the consumables status screen or read the label on the cartridge coming out of the new machine, and if it reads TK6307, this is the correct replacement.

Is it worth buying a spare TK6307 ahead of time, and how should it wait?

For a hard-working shared machine, yes — the cartridge that stops the printer is the one worth holding in reserve. Keep the spare sealed in its packaging, lying flat in a cool, dry cupboard away from radiators and direct sunlight, and it will wait patiently for months. When its turn comes, give it a few slow side-to-side rocks so the toner inside settles level before fitting, and remember each unit carries its own 1-year warranty with free returns for a full year.

About This Cartridge

This listing is for one compatible Kyocera-Mita TK6307 black toner cartridge, made for the TASKalfa 3500i and its siblings in the same family — the TASKalfa 3501i, TASKalfa 4500i and TASKalfa 5500i. It suits the office whose one hard-working multifunction machine has just run dry: a single 35,000-page unit at $117.38, fitted by hand in minutes, and covered by a 1-year warranty with free returns for a full year.