Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridges does this five-cartridge set cover?

It is a multi-cartridge set built around the four TK8507 codes — TK8507K in black, TK8507C in cyan, TK8507M in magenta and TK8507Y in yellow — so it restocks the full color range of the machine in one delivery. Check the box labels on arrival for the exact contents of your set.

What yields are the cartridges in this set rated at?

The black TK8507K carries a 30,000-page rating and each color — TK8507C, TK8507M and TK8507Y — carries a 20,000-page rating. Those per-cartridge ratings are the figures to plan around; real life depends on how color-heavy your department's printing is.

Which machines is this set for?

The TASKalfa 4550ci first of all, and the same family also covers the TASKalfa 4551ci and TASKalfa 5550ci. A mixed fleet of those models can all draw from the same TK8507 stock.

Do I need to install every cartridge the day the set arrives?

No. Cartridges are individually sealed, so fit only what the machine is asking for and shelf the rest. A set like this is bought for readiness — the next color to run low is already in the building, not on a delivery truck.

How should the spare cartridges from this set be stored?

Sealed, flat, in a cool and dry cupboard away from sunlight and heat sources. Kept that way, the unopened cartridges hold their print quality until the day they are needed, even if that day is months away.

What backing comes with the set?

The cartridges are covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. If anything in the set arrives damaged or fails early, our support team is on hand Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

A warning names one color — how do I pull the right cartridge from this set without opening the wrong box?

Read the code on the box label and match it to the station the machine is calling for: TK8507K for black, TK8507C for cyan, TK8507M for magenta and TK8507Y for yellow. The cartridges are individually sealed, so a box you open by mistake cannot be treated as untouched stock. A ten-second label check against the cartridge coming out keeps the rest of the set sealed, correctly identified and ready for its own turn.

The black is rated higher than the colors — does that mean it will also be replaced later?

Not necessarily. The TK8507K is rated at 30,000 pages against 20,000 for each color, but black also does the heaviest everyday work on a TASKalfa — text, forms and reports — while the colors are drawn down together only on color pages. In many departments the four stations call for attention within a fairly short window of each other. Judge by the machine's toner levels, not by the ratings alone.

Two stations run low in the same week — should both cartridges go in together?

Yes, fit each one as its station asks; the four slots work independently and there is no shared setup step between them. Note which two TK8507 codes you drew from the set when you fit them. That small record tells you at a glance how much of the set is left on the shelf, and it turns the next order from a guess into a count.

What should we do with the empty cartridges as this set is used up?

Keep the spent units together in one place rather than scattering them across desks. If a cartridge ever misbehaves inside its 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns cover, hold on to that unit until you have spoken to us — it may be needed for the return. Units that simply ran their full life can then go out with your usual office disposal arrangements.

About This Kyocera TK8507 Five-Cartridge Color Set

At $508.29, this set is for departments that would rather restock the whole TK8507 color range — TK8507K, TK8507C, TK8507M and TK8507Y — in one order than chase individual colors as the warnings appear on the TASKalfa 4550ci, 4551ci and 5550ci. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and our shipping & returns page sets out delivery and returns. The full Kyocera-Mita range is available if you stock for other models too.