ECOSYS M5521cdw
The Kyocera ECOSYS M5521cdw is a 21-page-per-minute A4 color multifunction printer with wireless networking. It prints, copies, scans and faxes, fitting small offices that need full color capability in one compact machine.
It uses the TK-5220 toner cartridge set in two capacities: standard TK-5220 cartridges rated for approximately 1,200 pages per color, and high-yield TK-5230 cartridges with black rated for approximately 2,600 pages and each color for approximately 2,200 pages.
| Cartridge | Code | Page yield |
|---|---|---|
| Black toner cartridge (standard) | TK-5220K | Up to 1,200 pages |
| Cyan toner cartridge (standard) | TK-5220C | Up to 1,200 pages |
| Magenta toner cartridge (standard) | TK-5220M | Up to 1,200 pages |
| Yellow toner cartridge (standard) | TK-5220Y | Up to 1,200 pages |
| Black toner cartridge (high yield) | TK-5230K | Up to 2,600 pages |
| Cyan toner cartridge (high yield) | TK-5230C | Up to 2,200 pages |
| Magenta toner cartridge (high yield) | TK-5230M | Up to 2,200 pages |
| Yellow toner cartridge (high yield) | TK-5230Y | Up to 2,200 pages |
Page yields are approximate.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner cartridges does the ECOSYS M5521cdw use?
The ECOSYS M5521cdw uses the TK-5220 cartridge set (TK-5220K black, TK-5220C cyan, TK-5220M magenta and TK-5220Y yellow), with high-yield TK-5230 versions also available.
What is the difference between TK-5220 and TK-5230?
Both fit the same printers; the difference is capacity. Standard TK-5220 cartridges print approximately 1,200 pages per color, while high-yield TK-5230 cartridges print approximately 2,600 pages in black and 2,200 pages per color.
Does the ECOSYS M5521cdw use a separate drum unit?
Yes. Toner and the imaging components are separate on this model, so you replace only the toner cartridge when it runs low.
Do these cartridges fit the ECOSYS P5021cdw too?
Yes. The TK-5220 and TK-5230 cartridge sets are shared by the ECOSYS M5521cdw and the ECOSYS P5021cdw.