FS-1018MFP

Kyocera FS-1018MFP printer

Print, copy, scan and fax converge in the Kyocera FS-1018MFP, a compact monochrome multifunction built for the desk that needs everything in one unit. A single cartridge keeps all four functions fed: the TK18 black toner, rated for up to 7,200 pages per ISO/IEC 19752. With one supply to track and reorder, the machine's simplicity survives all the way into the supply closet.

Small offices choose this format for what it removes: no separate scanner on one desk, printer on another and fax line in the corner. The FS-1018MFP gives that office full multifunction capability without the footprint, noise or supply complexity of a departmental machine — it sits where one person works and quietly covers every document job a small team produces, from a copied contract to a scanned form sent on its way.

Toner Cartridges for FS-1018MFP

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TK18 — Single black cartridge	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages
TK18 — Two black cartridges	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages each
TK18 — Three black cartridges	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages each
TK18 — Five black cartridges	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages each
TK18 — Ten black cartridges	Black	Approx. 7,200 pages each

Which cartridge should you buy?

Count functions, not just pages, when you size a pack. Printing and copying draw on the TK18; scanning and fax reception to memory do not print anything until you choose to. A single cartridge suits a light desk, but a small team sharing one MFP tends to land on the 3 or 5 packs — the cartridge is doing four jobs' worth of output, and running dry stops copies as well as prints. Larger packs drop the per-cartridge cost and are the same cartridge in every size, each covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The TK18 is toner only; the FS-1018MFP's drum is a separate long-life component, so changing toner never turns into a workshop job. When the machine warns of low toner, rock the cartridge gently side to side before you give up on it — redistributed toner typically carries a small office through days more work. Remember that the 7,200-page rating is set at roughly 5% coverage: copied pages with heavy graphics or dark forms consume toner at a faster rate than plain letters. Keep the spare cartridge near the machine, in its box, away from heat and sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the FS-1018MFP use?

The TK18 black toner cartridge, rated for up to approximately 7,200 pages per ISO/IEC 19752. One cartridge feeds printing and copying alike.

Does scanning use up toner?

No. Scanning and sending documents consumes no toner at all. Only pages that are actually printed or copied draw on the TK18, which is why a scan-heavy desk can stretch a cartridge surprisingly far.