SKU:

TK-5142M

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02NRBUS0

Ink Color:

Magenta

Page Yield:

5,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which label marks this out as the magenta cartridge?

The code pair 1T02NRBUS0 and TK-5142M — the M is the magenta identifier in the TK-5142 family. Before you break the seal, check those codes against the unit you are taking out of the magenta slot; the black, cyan and yellow cartridges all carry different endings.

The printer says magenta is empty but the other colors are fine. Do I replace just this one?

Yes. Each color in the M6530cdn is an independent cartridge, so a single magenta swap is the normal fix. There is no reason to disturb colors that still have toner in them.

What page rating does this magenta cartridge carry?

5,000 pages — the standard rating for each color in this family. Only the black cartridge is rated higher, at 7,000 pages, reflecting how much of a typical office's output is plain black text.

Reds and skin tones still look wrong after I fit the new cartridge. What is going on?

Work through the simple causes first: the powder may have settled in transit, so remove the cartridge, rock it gently side to side, and refit it until it seats with a click. Then print a solid color test page. If magenta is still missing from the print after that, contact us while the unit is still nearly full.

How should I store this cartridge if I buy it ahead of time?

Sealed in its bag, flat, indoors at room temperature, away from damp, radiators and direct sun. Stored that way it keeps until the machine asks for it — magenta often outlasts cyan and yellow in text-heavy offices, so a spare may sit for a while.

What cover does this single cartridge carry?

A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. If it arrives damaged or fails early, we will sort it out — support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

In a text-heavy office, how long is 5,000 pages of magenta likely to last?

Quite possibly far longer than the black cartridge's life. Magenta is only drawn on when documents actually carry color, and in offices where most output is plain text it can sit at a healthy level for months — the TK-5142M often outlasts the other colors in that kind of workload. The 5,000-page figure is the planning number; the calendar life depends on how much red and pink your work really uses.

Does everyday black-and-white printing still draw on this cartridge?

Barely at all. Day-to-day text — letters, invoices, reports — prints almost entirely from the black unit, which is exactly why the 1T02NRBUS0 magenta can hold its level while the black cartridge cycles through replacements. Magenta consumption tracks your color work: presentations, charts and photographs are what pull it down, not the daily run of documents.

When is the right moment to order the next TK-5142M?

Order when the machine first flags the level or when reds start sliding toward orange — not once prints have already gone wrong in front of a customer. Magenta gives fair warning through its output long before it stops outright, so treating that first shift as your reorder signal keeps a replacement on hand without stocking colors you may not need for months.

What should I do with the spent magenta cartridge?

Let it rest a moment after removal, then seal it in the packaging the new TK-5142M came in so loose powder stays inside. Take it to a local recycling point for office supplies or electronics rather than putting it in general waste. Avoid shaking or tipping an old cartridge — the less it is disturbed, the cleaner the handover.

About This Kyocera TK-5142M Magenta Toner Cartridge (Single)

The single-color refill for the slot that drives your reds, pinks and warm tones: the compatible TK-5142M magenta cartridge (order code 1T02NRBUS0), rated at 5,000 pages and priced at $63.61. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA; delivery and returns information is on our shipping & returns page, and the wider Kyocera-Mita catalogue is on the site.