SKU:

TK-5142K

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02NR0US0

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

7,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which codes identify the black cartridge in this family?

1T02NR0US0, also known as TK-5142K — the K marks it as the black unit. The color cartridges end in C, M and Y instead, so if the cartridge coming out of the black slot carries the 1T02NR0US0 code, this is its like-for-like replacement.

Why does this cartridge carry a 7,000-page rating when the colors are 5,000?

Black is the hardest-working cartridge in a color machine: text documents, invoices and reports print almost entirely from the black unit, so Kyocera rates it at 7,000 pages against 5,000 for each color. This compatible black cartridge for the M6530cdn carries that same 7,000-page rating.

Is this a full-capacity cartridge or a reduced starter size?

Full capacity. There is no cut-down version in this listing — the single unit you receive holds the complete 7,000-page rating, so a refill cycle lasts as long as the machine's original black cartridge did.

The first pages after fitting come out faint. What should I do?

Remove the cartridge and rock it gently from side to side several times to redistribute the toner powder that settled in transit, then refit it firmly. Print a few pages and the density should even out; if it does not, get in touch while the cartridge is still nearly full.

How long does the swap itself take?

A couple of minutes, with no tools and no service visit. Open the front cover, pull the spent black unit out, slide the new one in until it clicks, and close up — the machine is ready to print again straight away.

What cover is included with a single black cartridge?

A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. If the unit arrives damaged or gives up early, we will put it right; our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

What kind of printing wears down the 7,000-page rating fastest?

The TK-5142K rating assumes standard coverage — a typical mix of text with modest toner per page. Dense work pulls the real figure down: full-page forms, dark graphics, heavy bold headings and solid blocks of shading all lay far more toner on each sheet. An office printing mostly light correspondence can run close to the rating, while one producing dense reports will see the black cartridge finish sooner.

Is it worth keeping a spare 1T02NR0US0 on the shelf?

For most offices, yes. Black empties first in this family because text work draws on it almost exclusively, and the warning rarely arrives at a convenient moment. A sealed TK-5142K in the cupboard turns that warning into a two-minute swap instead of a stalled print queue while a delivery makes its way to you.

Do toner-saving or draft settings change how long the cartridge lasts?

If your print driver offers a toner-saving or draft mode, it lays down less toner per page, so the cartridge stretches further — at the cost of lighter, less polished output. It suits internal drafts and working copies well. For final documents, invoices and anything leaving the building, standard settings give the density the 7,000-page rating is built around.

What should I do with the empty cartridge once it comes out?

Slip it back into the bag or box the new cartridge arrived in — that keeps any residual powder contained and the cartridge clean to handle. From there it can go to a local office-supply or electronics recycling point. Do not shake it out or try to refill it; a spent unit handled this way stays tidy from printer to recycling.

About This Kyocera TK-5142K Black Toner Cartridge (Single)

The workhorse refill: a single compatible black cartridge — order code 1T02NR0US0, known as TK-5142K — rated at 7,000 pages and priced at $40.27, for the slot that empties first in most offices. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA; delivery and returns details are on our shipping & returns page, and the full Kyocera-Mita range is available if your other machines need feeding too.