ECOSYS M2540dw

Kyocera ECOSYS M2540dw printer

Take the compact ECOSYS formula and cut the network cable: that is the ECOSYS M2540dw. The W in its name adds Wi-Fi to the duplex and Ethernet connectivity of its wired sibling, so this monochrome multifunction printer can live wherever a desk and an outlet happen to be. It drinks from the same economical supply as the rest of its trio, the TK1172 black toner cartridge, good for around 7,200 pages per fill (sold as TK-1170 in Europe).

Cable-free placement suits offices that rearrange desks more often than they rewire IT closets. A team can set the machine near the people who print most, move it when the floor plan changes, and still give everyone on the network access to print, copy, scan and fax. Underneath, the ECOSYS long-life drum keeps running costs as low as the wired model's across the machine's service life.

Toner Cartridges for ECOSYS M2540dw

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TK1172 single	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages
TK1172 2-pack	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages
TK1172 3-pack	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages
TK1172 5-pack	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages
TK1172 10-pack	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

Wireless machines tend to attract more users than planned — once a printer is easy to reach, everyone prints to it — so size your stock for the team the M2540dw will actually serve, not the one on the org chart. A 2-pack covers a small group comfortably. Busier shared spots should start with the 3-pack or 5-pack: each cartridge change is quick, but ordering less often and paying less per page is the smarter habit, and the 10-pack exists for offices running several of these machines on one supply shelf.

Chip, toner and everyday use

When output starts to fade near the end of a cartridge, lift the unit out and rock it gently side to side a few times; the toner inside redistributes and often carries the machine through the rest of the day. Install replacements with the printer powered on so the chip registers cleanly, and keep the protective seal pull smooth and complete. Page yield is an estimate at 5% coverage, and a wireless workhorse in a busy corner will see plenty of dense pages, so judge your reorder point by the on-screen toner gauge rather than the calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the ECOSYS M2540dw use?

The TK1172 black toner cartridge, rated for approximately 7,200 pages. It is the same cartridge used by the other two models in this compact ECOSYS trio.

What does the "dw" in M2540dw stand for?

Duplex plus wireless: automatic two-sided printing and Wi-Fi networking, alongside the standard wired Ethernet connection.

Is the toner different because this model is wireless?

Not at all. Connectivity has nothing to do with the supply — the M2540dw takes the identical TK1172 cartridge as its wired relatives, covered here by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Can one cartridge serve a whole small office?

For a while, yes — 7,200 pages is a generous fill — but a shared machine deserves a spare on hand, which is why the multi-packs above are the popular choice for this model.