SKU:

TK-477-BK-3PK

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02K30US0

Ink Color:

Black 3 Pack

Page Yield:

15,000 Each

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

With three cartridges on hand, does it matter which one I install first?

Use them in the order they arrived. Toner does not spoil quickly, but rotating stock oldest-first keeps every cartridge in service well within its shelf life and makes reordering predictable: when the last box goes into the printer, it is time to order the next 3 pack at $119.20.

How do I confirm this 3 pack matches our printer before I stock it?

Check the part number on the box against the supply information of your machine. The cartridges inside are 1T02K30US0, the type also designated TK-477. That number — not the printer's purchase date or cabinet color — is what decides the match.

Where should the two spare cartridges be stored?

Sealed, flat, and indoors: a supply cabinet away from radiators, direct sun and damp floors is ideal. Kept that way, a spare sits ready for many months and drops straight into service the day the working cartridge runs dry.

Is the yield the same for each cartridge in the pack?

Yes. Every cartridge in this pack is the same 1T02K30US0 unit, each rated at 15,000 pages under standard test coverage. Real-world output tracks how dense your pages are, so graphics-heavy months will finish a cartridge sooner than plain correspondence months.

What happens if one cartridge in the pack turns out to be faulty?

Each cartridge carries the same protection: a 1-year warranty and free returns for a year. Contact support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST and the failed unit is handled on its own — you do not send back the good cartridges from the pack.

Where does the pack ship from?

From the closest of our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA. Transit expectations and return instructions are detailed on our shipping and returns page.

How can we tell when the second cartridge in the pack is running low?

Watch the printer's own page counter rather than the calendar. Note the counter reading the day a fresh 1T02K30US0 goes in, and check it again when output starts to fade: the difference is your real-world yield for a TK-477 in your office. Once you know that number, the third cartridge's remaining life stops being a guess and reordering becomes a simple subtraction.

Does the printer's density or economy setting change how long each cartridge lasts?

Yes. The 15,000-page rating assumes standard test coverage, and settings that lay down less toner per page — economy or draft density — stretch a cartridge noticeably further on plain text work. The trade-off is lighter output, which suits internal drafts but not client-facing documents. Most offices leave the setting at normal and accept that dense, shaded pages draw the cartridge down faster.

What should we do with each empty cartridge as the pack works down?

Slip the spent unit back into the box its replacement came out of and set it aside for your usual toner recycling or disposal route. Keeping empties boxed prevents loose powder from marking shelves or hands, and keeping them separate from the sealed spares avoids the classic mistake of reinstalling an empty TK-477 during a rushed swap.

We found an older TK-477 box behind the new pack. Can the two stocks be mixed?

Yes, as long as the older box carries the same 1T02K30US0 part number. Put the older cartridge into service first so stock keeps rotating oldest-first, then continue with the newer boxes. If the older box shows a different part number, do not install it on the strength of a similar name — the number, not the label design, decides the match.

About This 3 Pack

A 3 pack of black Kyocera-Mita 1T02K30US0 (TK-477) cartridges for the FS-6025, FS-6030 and TASKalfa 255 — one working cartridge and two sealed spares, so a busy department never waits on a delivery to keep printing. Each cartridge is rated at 15,000 pages, and the pack is $119.20, backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns.