SKU:

TK-8327C

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02NPCUS0

Ink Color:

Cyan

Page Yield:

18,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Two codes are printed for this cartridge — 1T02NPCUS0 and TK-8327C. Which one identifies it?

Both do. 1T02NPCUS0 is the full part number and TK-8327C is the short family name, and the letter C in both marks this as the cyan cartridge. Whichever of the two appears on the unit you are taking out, a match means this $91.20 cyan is the replacement.

How do I know it is the cyan that has run out, and not another color?

Cyan fading shows up as washed-out blues and greens — skies go pale and company logos lose their punch — and the printer's display names the color it wants. Check the message first; if it says cyan, this is the cartridge, and the other three slots can be left exactly as they are.

What does the 18,000-page rating mean for a color cartridge?

It is the rated yield for this cyan cartridge at standard coverage, and it is a long rating for a color unit. In a TASKalfa 2551ci that prints mostly documents with occasional color pages, a cyan cartridge rated at 18,000 pages typically stays in the machine for a very long stretch.

Do the other colors have to be changed at the same time?

No. Each color lives in its own slot and reports its own level. Fitting this cyan on its own is the normal way to do it, and there is no benefit in pulling out a magenta or yellow that still has toner in it.

The first pages after fitting look pale. Is the cartridge faulty?

Usually not. Before fitting, rock the cartridge gently from side to side a few times to loosen the toner, and make sure it has clicked fully home in its slot. A page or two later the color should settle to full strength; if it does not, contact us rather than fighting with it.

What cover does this single cartridge come with?

It is covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns, detailed in our shipping & returns policy. That cover applies to this single cyan cartridge on its own, just as it would to a full set.

Which kinds of pages burn through this cyan cartridge fastest?

Anything with large areas of blue or green. Full-page charts, presentation slides with colored backgrounds, photographs and marketing pieces lay down far more cyan than a standard text page, and the 18,000-page rating for the 1T02NPCUS0 is measured at standard coverage. An office printing mostly letters with a colored letterhead will see the cartridge last far longer than one producing color brochures every week, even though both are using exactly the same TK-8327C.

How can I confirm the new cyan has actually fixed the problem?

Reprint a page you know well — a document with your company logo, a familiar chart or a photograph you have printed before. Blues should come back deep and even, and greens should lose the yellowish cast they take on when cyan fades. Comparing the same page before and after the swap is a much more reliable check than a brand-new document, because you already know exactly how that page is supposed to look.

Is it sensible to keep a spare cyan cartridge on the shelf?

For a machine that does customer-facing color work, yes. Cyan fading is gradual, so it tends to be noticed on an important job rather than a quiet one. A spare TK-8327C kept sealed, flat and away from heat or sunlight waits without any attention, and when the display finally asks for cyan the swap takes minutes instead of waiting on a delivery while color work queues behind it.

What do I do with the old cyan cartridge once it is out?

Hold on to it until the replacement has printed a few good pages, so it is still available if anything needs checking. Then send it out through a local recycling route — many office-supplies stores and municipal programs accept spent toner cartridges. Avoid ordinary landfill waste where a recycling option exists, and do not shake or open a spent cartridge trying to squeeze more life from it; the rating it delivered is the life it had.

About This TK-8327 Cyan Cartridge

This is the single cyan unit of the TK-8327 family — part number 1T02NPCUS0, short name TK-8327C — for the Kyocera TASKalfa 2551ci, rated at 18,000 pages and priced at $91.20. It is the cartridge to order when the display asks for cyan and the rest of the set still has life in it. As part of the Kyocera-Mita range we stock, it ships from our IL, PA, GA and CA warehouses, with support available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.