SKU:

TK-162-BK-5PK-Pre

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02LY0US0

Ink Color:

Black 5 Pack

Page Yield:

2,500 Each

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the "Premium Quality" wording on this pack actually mean?

We would rather answer that plainly than dress it up. It is the name of this product line; it is not a promise of extra pages or a different cartridge. The units inside carry the same TK-162 and 1T02LY0US0 codes and the same 2,500-page rating, and the name adds nothing to the price — $111.02 is the full price of this five-cartridge pack, with no surcharge attached to the label.

What is inside the box?

Five black toner cartridges, each sealed in its own protective wrap inside the outer carton. They are standard individual units, so you open one when the printer needs it and leave the remaining four sealed. This listing is the five-cartridge pack at $111.02, not a single oversized cartridge.

Which codes should I check before ordering?

The two printed on your current cartridge: TK-162 in short form, or 1T02LY0US0 in full. Matching either one against this listing confirms you have the correct cartridge for your machine. If your old unit shows a different code entirely, do not order on shape alone — ask support first and we will point you to the right listing.

How do I rotate five cartridges so none of them ages forgotten on the shelf?

Date discipline does it. Write the arrival month on the outer box, store the pack flat in a cool, dry cabinet, and always take from the same end so the oldest stock moves first. Sealed toner keeps well under those conditions, and a simple first-in, first-out habit means the last cartridge is opened in the same condition as the first.

Can the pack be split between two machines or two offices?

Yes, freely. Each of the five cartridges is a finished unit that works on its own, so two can stay at one location and three can travel to another without affecting any of them. Nothing in the packaging or the cartridge design assumes all five will serve a single printer.

What warranty and returns stand behind this pack?

The same cover as the rest of our compatible range: a 1-year warranty plus 1-year free returns, applied per cartridge, so one faulty unit does not drag the whole pack into a claim. The shipping and returns page sets out the steps, and support is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST for anything the page does not answer.

How close to 2,500 pages per cartridge should we expect in practice?

Close, if your pages look like the standard test page — mostly text with light coverage. The 2,500-page figure attached to every TK-162 in this pack is a standardized measurement, so a machine printing dense reports, full-page forms or heavy graphics will finish each cartridge earlier. A useful habit is to note the page counter at each change: after two cartridges you will know your own real yield, and reordering stops being guesswork.

Is there any reason to open a cartridge before the printer actually needs it?

None that helps you. The seal is what keeps a TK-162 clean and its toner settled properly while it waits; opening a unit early only exposes it to dust and knocks in the cupboard. Open one at changeover, fit it, and let the remaining cartridges stay wrapped. If you want a cartridge ready to grab, keep the sealed box by the printer — readiness comes from the spare being on site, not from it being unwrapped.

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

Put the empty straight into the packaging the fresh cartridge came out of; that keeps any residual toner from marking the cupboard. From there, empties can go to a local recycling collection point in batches — there is no need to store five of them. Hold back only a cartridge that misbehaved: an early failure is covered per cartridge, and support may want the unit itself kept until the claim is settled.

What should we verify when this pack arrives?

Open the outer carton and count five individually sealed cartridges, then check one label: it should read TK-162, or 1T02LY0US0 in full — the same two codes this listing carries. Confirming the count and the code on delivery day takes a minute and means the pack can sit in the cupboard for months with no surprises when the first changeover comes. Report any shortage or damaged seal to us right away.

About This Premium Quality TK-162 5 Pack

This Premium Quality pack holds five compatible 1T02LY0US0 (TK-162) black cartridges for the ECOSYS P2035dn, each rated at 2,500 pages, and is sold through our Kyocera-Mita compatible range at $111.02. We keep the description honest: the value here is five ready cartridges with full warranty cover, shipped from whichever of our IL, PA, GA or CA warehouses is positioned to reach you fastest.