SKU:

TK-5142-4CS

Printer Brand:

Kyocera-mita

OEM Number:

1T02NR0US0, 1T02NRCUS0, 1T02NRBUS0, 1T02NRAUS0

Ink Color:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Page Yield:

Black: 7,000, Colors: 5,000 Each

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge Set

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Four different codes are printed for this one set. Which ones should be on the box?

All four. A complete TK-5142 set carries one cartridge per slot: black 1T02NR0US0 (TK-5142K), cyan 1T02NRCUS0 (TK-5142C), magenta 1T02NRBUS0 (TK-5142M) and yellow 1T02NRAUS0 (TK-5142Y). Match those four codes against the four units coming out of the machine and you have the right set before anything is unsealed.

What exactly is inside — one of each color, or multiples?

One of each. The box holds a single black, a single cyan, a single magenta and a single yellow cartridge for the M6530cdn — a full four-slot refresh in one purchase, not a bundle of spares.

Why is the black cartridge rated at 7,000 pages when the colors say 5,000?

Because black does most of the work in everyday office printing — letters, forms and reports are overwhelmingly black text. Kyocera rates the black unit at 7,000 pages and each color at 5,000 pages, and these compatible cartridges carry the same ratings: 7,000 for black, 5,000 for each color.

Only my cyan is empty. Can I fit just that one and keep the rest sealed?

Yes. Each cartridge is individually wrapped, so you can change the color that has run out and leave the other three in their seals on the shelf. There is no need to swap a cartridge that still has life in it just because its neighbours are new.

How should the unopened cartridges be stored?

Flat, in their sealed bags, indoors at normal room temperature and away from radiators, damp and direct sunlight. Kept that way, the spares stay ready for the day their color runs low — which rarely happens for all three colors at once.

What cover does the set come with?

The set is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. If any one cartridge in the box arrives damaged or fails early, we will sort that unit out — our support team is reachable Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

When replacing more than one color at once, does the fitting order matter?

No — each TK-5142 cartridge belongs to one slot and only that slot, identified by its code: K for black, C for cyan, M for magenta, Y for yellow. Fit them in any sequence, matching each unit's code to the slot label as you go. What matters is never forcing a cartridge that resists; a correctly matched unit slides home without effort.

Which cartridge in the set is likely to run out first?

Usually the black. It carries the everyday load of letters, forms and reports, which is why the TK-5142K is rated at 7,000 pages against 5,000 for each color. Offices that print mostly text may refresh black twice before a color empties. Knowing that pattern helps you plan: the set refreshes everything now, but the next purchase may be a black single rather than another full set.

What should we check on the first color prints after a full four-cartridge change?

Print a page that carries all four colors — a chart or a photo-style document is ideal. Colors should look saturated and correctly placed, with no band of one color missing or streaked. If one color looks weak, remove that cartridge, rock it gently to redistribute the powder, refit it fully, and print again before treating the unit as faulty.

How should the four empties be dealt with after a full change?

Put each spent cartridge into the box its replacement came from, keeping the four together. Because all four come out on the same visit, they can leave in a single batch through your usual toner recycling route. Boxing them immediately also keeps four loose cartridges from rolling around a desk while the machine is open and work is waiting.

About This Kyocera TK-5142 Four-Color Toner Set

This is the complete-color-change purchase: all four TK-5142 cartridges for the ECOSYS M6530cdn in a single box at $140.04, so a machine that has run several colors down gets refreshed in one visit instead of four separate orders. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA; delivery and returns details are on our shipping & returns page, and the wider Kyocera-Mita range covers the other machines in the office.