Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 12,000-page figure for the whole 3 pack or for each cartridge?
Each cartridge. Every one of the three units in this pack is a full 1T02F80US0 (TK-312) cartridge with its own 12,000-page rating at 5% coverage. The pack is simply three complete cartridges bought together — nothing is shared or split between them.
Are the three cartridges sealed separately?
Yes. Each unit sits in its own sealed packaging inside the pack, so you open one when the printer runs dry and leave the other two untouched. An unopened cartridge keeps its toner fresh far longer than one that has been opened and left standing, which is exactly how a stock pack should be used.
How should the two spare cartridges be stored?
Keep them flat in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight and radiators, still sealed. Writing the month of arrival on each box is a small habit that pays off: it makes rotation obvious, so the oldest spare is always the next one fitted.
Can this pack be split between two FS-2000DN printers?
It can. All three units are identical, so one can go into the FS-2000DN by the front desk while another feeds the machine in the back office. Nothing in the pack ties a cartridge to a particular printer.
How does a 3 pack change my reordering rhythm?
Most small offices treat it as a quarter's supply: one in the machine, two on the shelf. A practical trigger is the moment you fit the last cartridge — that is the point to order the next pack, leaving a comfortable buffer so a busy week never catches you with an empty printer and no spare.
If one cartridge in the pack develops a fault, what happens?
That unit alone is dealt with — you do not send back the good cartridges. The pack carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, and our shipping and returns page explains the process. Support runs Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if you would rather talk it through first.
What is the pack's cost per page across all three cartridges?
Three cartridges rated at 12,000 pages each give the pack 36,000 pages for $178.88 — about 0.50 cents per page at 5% coverage. That figure is the honest way to compare the 1T02F80US0 (TK-312) against any alternative supply for your FS-2000DN: same coverage basis, same arithmetic, and it already includes the convenience of holding spares.
What should I check when the pack arrives?
Confirm there are three separately sealed units and that each box carries the TK-312 name or the 1T02F80US0 code, then look the packaging over for transit damage before signing. A minute at the door is when a wrong item or a crushed box is easiest to put right — long before the day a spare is actually needed.
The boxes were not dated on arrival — how do I know which spare is oldest?
From now on, fit from the same end of the shelf every time and date each new delivery as it lands. If the current spares are indistinguishable, it does little harm: sealed cartridges of the same TK-312 age gracefully, and any of them will print properly. The dating habit simply removes the guesswork for the next pack onwards.
What happens to the empties from this pack?
Each spent cartridge goes back into the packaging its replacement arrived in, keeping residual toner sealed inside. Gather the boxed empties and drop them at an office-supply recycling point or e-waste collection rather than in ordinary waste. With only three cartridges in the cycle, one short trip at the end of the pack clears every empty in a single go.
About This 1T02F80US0 (TK-312) 3 Pack
The 3 pack suits an office that has learned the hard way what a toner outage costs: a morning of stalled printing while someone drives out for a cartridge. Three individually sealed black cartridges, each rated at 12,000 pages, give the Kyocera-Mita FS-2000DN a working spare at all times without tying up shelf space in bulk stock. The $178.88 price covers all three units, dispatched from our nearest warehouse in IL, PA, GA or CA, and every cartridge in the box carries the Clever Supplies 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns.
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