ECOSYS M2640idw
The ECOSYS M2640idw leads Kyocera's compact monochrome trio, adding an enhanced interface and richer workflow features on top of the wireless, duplex and wired networking the platform already offers. Its appetite is as modest as its siblings': one black supply, the TK1172 toner cartridge, lasting roughly 7,200 pages between swaps (the family is labeled TK-1170 in European catalogs).
This is the pick for small teams that lean on scan-to workflows as heavily as on printing — routing documents from the feeder into shared folders and inboxes is where the "i" in the name earns its keep. Everyday copying, faxing and two-sided printing ride along in the same compact box, and the long-life ECOSYS drum keeps the long-term cost story identical to the rest of the range.
Toner Cartridges for ECOSYS M2640idw
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK1172 (single) | Black | About 7,200 pages |
| TK1172 (box of 2) | Black | About 7,200 pages |
| TK1172 (box of 3) | Black | About 7,200 pages |
| TK1172 (box of 5) | Black | About 7,200 pages |
| TK1172 (box of 10) | Black | About 7,200 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Because the M2640idw usually anchors a workflow-heavy corner of the office, its page count climbs faster than a plain desktop printer's. The 2-pack is the sensible floor for this model; teams scanning and printing all day should look at the 5-pack, which stretches the interval between orders to a few times a year and brings the per-page cost down with it. Every option on this page is the same TK1172 cartridge, so there is no compatibility gamble in buying ahead — only a quantity decision.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A workflow machine earns its keep by never being the bottleneck, so treat the first low-toner notice as your reorder signal rather than waiting for the cartridge to run dry. The chip in each cartridge tracks remaining toner and reports it to the panel; if a replacement ever fails to register, reseating it with the power on resolves most cases. Store spares upright in their sealed boxes away from heat, and remember that heavy scan-and-copy days still consume toner only when pages are printed — copies count, scans do not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the ECOSYS M2640idw use?
The Kyocera TK1172 black toner cartridge, rated for roughly 7,200 pages per ISO/IEC 19752 at about 5% coverage.
Does the M2640idw use a different cartridge from the M2040dn?
No. All three models in this compact line — including the ECOSYS M2040dn and the ECOSYS M2540dw — share the identical TK1172 supply, which simplifies stocking across a mixed fleet.
What does the "i" add over the M2540dw?
An enhanced interface and expanded workflow features aimed at scan-driven offices, on top of the same wireless, duplex and networking hardware.
Are multi-packs available for the M2640idw?
Yes — the TK1172 comes in single cartridges and in 2, 3, 5 and 10-packs on this page, each backed by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same TK1172 cartridge also runs in: ECOSYS M2040dn, ECOSYS M2540dw.