SKU:

TK-3102-BK-5PK

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02MS0US0

Ink Color:

Black 5 Pack

Page Yield:

12,500 Each

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical reason for stocking five cartridges at once?

A five-cartridge reserve removes toner from the monthly worry list. Offices that print steadily can fit replacements on their own schedule — during a quiet afternoon rather than mid-deadline — and purchasing happens once instead of in repeated small orders.

How do I verify this is the TK-3102 family before putting it on the shelf?

Check the code printed on any unit in the delivery: it should read 1T02MS0US0, with TK-3102 shown as the cartridge name. Those two markings identify the black cartridge built for the FS-2100DN and the ECOSYS M3040idn.

How long can sealed cartridges wait in a storeroom?

Kept sealed, flat, and away from heat and direct sunlight, these cartridges store well for extended periods. Leave each unit in its original packaging until fitting day; the seal is what protects the toner from humidity and dust while it waits.

What yield should we plan around for each unit in the pack?

Plan on the published rating of 12,500 pages for every individual cartridge. Actual life moves with page coverage — dense documents consume toner faster than plain text — so heavy departments will cycle through units sooner than light ones, but the rating gives a consistent planning baseline.

How do larger offices keep track of a five-unit stock?

A simple sign-out note on the cupboard door works: date, machine, and initials whenever a cartridge leaves the shelf. When the second-to-last box is taken, that becomes the natural reorder signal, long before the last cartridge is loaded and the shelf stands empty.

What cover applies across all five cartridges?

Each unit is protected on its own by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns — a problem with one cartridge never strands the other four. Orders are sent from whichever warehouse in IL, PA, GA or CA is closest, and help is available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

How should a larger office handle five empties over the pack's life?

Agree the routine before the first change: each spent TK-3102 goes back into its replacement's box, and the boxes collect in one marked spot in the storeroom. Batching them means one recycling drop instead of five, and it keeps loose cartridges from migrating into desk drawers. If a unit ever fails early, mark its box so it can be identified under its individual warranty.

What does the five-pack bring the running cost down to?

The pack is $91.32 for five cartridges rated at 12,500 pages apiece — 62,500 rated pages in total, which lands at roughly a seventh of a cent per page at standard coverage. Per cartridge you are effectively paying about $18.27. Heavy departments will cycle through the 1T02MS0US0 units faster than light ones, but the unit economics stay the same.

Should the reserve be split between the two machine types?

It can help. Since the FS-2100DN and the ECOSYS M3040idn share this cartridge, one pooled stock works — but offices where the machines sit in different areas often label a portion of the shelf for each location. That prevents one site quietly draining the whole reserve. Either way, keep the total count in one place so nobody orders against a stock figure that only exists on paper.

How does a five-pack fit an annual purchasing rhythm?

Five cartridges convert toner from a recurring errand into a scheduled purchase. Many offices align the reorder with a quarterly or annual supplies review: when the sign-out habit shows the second-to-last box has been taken, the replacement pack goes on the next planned order rather than becoming an urgent one. The result is fewer deliveries to process and no mid-deadline gaps.

About This Five-Pack

This $91.32 five-pack of 1T02MS0US0 (TK-3102) black cartridges is aimed at offices standardising on one cartridge across their FS-2100DN and M3040idn machines. It forms part of the Kyocera-Mita compatible range sold by Clever Supplies, and the complete delivery and returns policy lives on our shipping & returns page.