SKU:

CS-Kyocera-Mita-TK8507-Black-N1

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-Mita

OEM Number:

TK8507K

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 30000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

The printer stopped mid-run with an empty black cartridge — is this the fastest fix?

Yes. This single TK8507K at $124.73 is the exact black supply your machine is asking for; swap it in and the queued jobs pick up where they left off. Orders leave from the closest of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA.

Prints were fading before the cartridge finally quit — will a fresh one fix that?

In most cases, yes: fading and thinning black output near the end of a cartridge's life is simply the toner running low, and a new TK8507K restores full density. If output still looks weak after the swap, gently rock the cartridge side to side once to settle the toner evenly, then run a few test pages.

How do I double-check the code while the machine is down?

Slide the empty cartridge out and read its label, or check the supply status in the machine's menu — both show TK8507K. Confirming the code takes less time than the swap itself and guarantees the replacement going in is the right one.

Which of our TASKalfa models can this cartridge rescue?

Four of them: the TASKalfa 4550ci, TASKalfa 4551ci, TASKalfa 5550ci and TASKalfa 5551ci. Since all four share the TK8507K, keeping a single spare covers an emergency on any machine in the group.

How long will this replacement last once it is in?

It is rated at 30,000 pages at standard coverage. For a department printing everyday documents, that is a long stretch between changes; heavy, dark, coverage-rich pages will use it up faster than plain text.

If the new cartridge itself turns out to be faulty, what happens?

It is protected by a 1-year warranty, and returns are free for a year — you are not stuck with a bad unit. Support answers Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and the return process is explained on our shipping and returns page.

What does this cartridge work out to per page for budgeting?

At $124.73 against a 30,000-page rating, the TK8507K lands at roughly 0.42 cents per page at standard coverage — a useful planning figure for a department charging print costs back to projects. Coverage-heavy work raises the real figure, light text work lowers it, but as a budgeting line for the TASKalfa fleet it is the right order of magnitude.

The swap happened mid-run — what should I check on the jobs that were queued?

Let the queue resume and then look at the first few pages it produces. The machine picks the run back up once the TK8507K is seated, and those early pages confirm the new cartridge is feeding evenly before a long batch is left unattended. If the first sheets look thin, one gentle side-to-side rock of the cartridge and a short test run usually settles it.

While the cover is open for the black, is it worth checking anything else?

Yes — glance at the color levels on the supply screen before you close up. A black change is the natural moment to see whether cyan, magenta or yellow is quietly approaching its own warning, especially on a shared machine where nobody owns the toner watch. Thirty seconds then can save a second stopped run later in the week.

What should we do with the empty once the replacement is running?

Set it aside in the spot your department keeps for spent supplies, and if the unit failed well short of its expected life rather than simply emptying, keep it to hand — it is covered by a 1-year warranty and returns are free for a year, and support may ask about the unit when you call, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST. Genuinely exhausted cartridges can then go out with your regular disposal.

About This Cartridge

One compatible Kyocera-Mita TK8507 (TK8507K) black toner cartridge for the TASKalfa 4550ci, 4551ci, 5550ci and 5551ci — the single-cartridge answer when a machine is down today and the job cannot wait. Rated at 30,000 pages and priced at $124.73, with a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns behind it.