FS-6030

Kyocera FS-6030 printer

The FS-6030 is the step up into the 30 class for offices whose monthly volume has outgrown the smaller machines, and it keeps supply management simple by running on a single cartridge: the TK-477 black toner, rated for roughly 15,000 pages. If your purchasing department orders by factory number, the same cartridge is catalogued under Kyocera's US code 1T02K30US0 — two names, one box.

This is the straightforward upgrade when the FS-6025 can no longer quite keep up with demand: more headroom for departmental output, on the same proven toner system your office already stocks. Energy-efficient operation keeps power draw modest despite the departmental-class throughput, which matters on a machine that sits powered and ready all day.

Toner Cartridges for FS-6030

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
1T02K30US0 (TK-477)	Black	~15,000 pages
TK-477 — 3 Pack	Black	~15,000 pages
TK-477 — 5 Pack	Black	~15,000 pages
TK-477 — Premium 5 Pack	Black	~15,000 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

With one cartridge to choose, the only real decision is how many to keep on hand. A single unit covers about 15,000 pages, which on a busy department still arrives faster than expected around month-end reporting. Most offices running an FS-6030 as a shared device keep one spare in the cupboard and reorder when the spare goes in; the multi-packs exist for sites that would rather stock up once and forget about toner for a long stretch. Every compatible cartridge here is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The cartridge's chip identifies it to the printer and reports the toner level, so after fitting a replacement, give the machine a moment to register the new unit before sending a long job. Yields are quoted to ISO/IEC 19752 at about 5% coverage — heavy copy and print days will use toner faster than the rating suggests. A gentle side-to-side rock of a cartridge that is fading can redistribute the remaining toner and finish a job cleanly. Keep unopened spares in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the FS-6030 take?

The Kyocera TK-477 black toner cartridge, factory number 1T02K30US0, rated for approximately 15,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752.

Can I use FS-6025 toner in the FS-6030?

Yes — the FS-6025 and FS-6030 take the exact same TK-477 cartridge, so existing stock carries over when you upgrade the machine.

What does the code 1T02K30US0 mean?

It is Kyocera's US part number for the TK-477 cartridge. US dealers shelve the cartridge under the TK-477 name; the factory number on the box refers to the identical product.

How accurate is the 15,000-page rating?

It is measured at about 5% coverage, the ISO standard for a typical office page. Dense documents lower the count, light ones raise it — treat the figure as a planning guide rather than a promise.