ECOSYS P5026cdw
For teams that need color printing without the multifunction extras, the ECOSYS P5026cdw is the dedicated print-only answer in its family. Duplex and wireless connectivity come standard, and it uses the same TK5242 toner as its MFP sibling: TK5242K black rated near 4,000 pages, and TK5242C cyan, TK5242M magenta, TK5242Y yellow at about 3,000 pages each.
Sharing supplies with the M5526cdw keeps life simple when both models serve one office — a single shelf of cartridges feeds the shared multifunction and this satellite printer alike. On its own, the P5026cdw is an efficient shared color printer for the modern small office: placed anywhere the Wi-Fi reaches, quietly absorbing the color work that would otherwise queue at one central machine.
Toner Cartridges for ECOSYS P5026cdw
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK5242K — Black | Black | About 4,000 pages |
| TK5242K — Black, 2 Pack | Black | About 4,000 pages each |
| TK5242K — Black, 3 Pack | Black | About 4,000 pages each |
| TK5242K — Black, 5 Pack | Black | About 4,000 pages each |
| TK5242C — Cyan | Cyan | About 3,000 pages |
| TK5242M — Magenta | Magenta | About 3,000 pages |
| TK5242Y — Yellow | Yellow | About 3,000 pages |
| TK5242 — 4 Color Set | Black + C/M/Y | One of each cartridge above |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Print-only duty makes for predictable buying: black leads, so the multipacks of TK5242K are where the savings sit, while 3,000-page colors bought as singles will carry most small offices for long stretches. Choose the 4 Color Set when setting the printer up or when several levels fall together. If your office also runs the M5526cdw, buy for the pair — the same four codes cover both machines, and one combined stock order beats two separate ones.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Seat each new cartridge until it clicks; its chip lets the P5026cdw confirm the cartridge and track what is left. Ratings follow ISO/IEC 19798, which assumes standard test coverage — real offices printing logo-heavy pages will see somewhat fewer pages, text-only offices somewhat more. When a cartridge fades near the end of its life, a gentle side-to-side rock redistributes the toner inside and typically restores even output for the short wait until the replacement lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the ECOSYS P5026cdw take?
The TK5242 family — TK5242K black (about 4,000 pages) and TK5242C, TK5242M, TK5242Y colors (about 3,000 pages each) — every one of them listed in the table above.
TK-5240 or TK5242 — which is the right code?
Both name the same family: TK-5240 is the European numbering, while US shelves stock the set under TK5242 part numbers, as on this page.
Are these the same cartridges as the ECOSYS M5526cdw uses?
Yes. The ECOSYS M5526cdw multifunction and the P5026cdw share the TK5242 set completely.
A single color ran out — must the set be replaced?
No. The four cartridges are independent; swap the empty color alone and keep printing with the rest.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The TK5242 cartridges are shared with the ECOSYS M5526cdw and the TASKalfa 2551ci.