FS-6525MFP

The Kyocera FS-6525MFP folds an entire department's document workflow — print, copy, scan and fax — into one 25-class multifunction platform, and it feeds everything from a single black toner cartridge: part number 1T02K30US0, sold as the TK-477 (some listings write it TK477), rated at roughly 15,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752. Minimal attention is the design goal: one machine, one toner, long stretches between changes.

An MFP like this is bought to end the walk between devices. Scanning goes straight to email or a network folder from the panel, copying and faxing live on the same unit, and printing draws from the same paper and toner as everything else. For the IT staff the appeal is administrative as much as functional — one driver set, one network address, one supply line item. That is why the cartridge matters disproportionately here: when the FS-6525MFP is the floor's only document machine, its toner stock is the floor's printing budget, and a 15,000-page cartridge keeps reorder conversations quarterly rather than weekly.

Toner Cartridges for FS-6525MFP

Which cartridge should you buy?

The cartridge choice is really a stocking choice. A single TK-477 covers about 15,000 pages, which a busy MFP can still spend faster than a desktop printer would; most offices running this machine as shared equipment keep a multi-pack in the cabinet so a spare is always within arm's reach. The 5-pack and 10-pack suit sites standardizing on this platform or ordering centrally for several departments, and the premium 5-pack carries the same yield in the premium-grade compatible build. Whichever size you choose, the cartridge is identical, and every listing is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Replace the cartridge with the machine awake and follow the panel's prompts; the new unit's chip is read as it locks into place, and a cartridge that is not seen usually just needs a firmer seat. Remember that copies draw on the same toner as prints, so the 15,000-page rating — measured at 5% coverage — is spent by everything the machine produces, including test pages and fax output. When copies start to look washed out while the counter says toner remains, rocking the cartridge gently to redistribute the toner often restores density. Keep spares sealed, flat and away from sunlight, and log the page count at each change: two or three data points tell you exactly when the next order is due.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the FS-6525MFP use?

The Kyocera TK-477 black cartridge, factory number 1T02K30US0, rated at approximately 15,000 pages. It supplies printing, copying and fax output — the machine has no second toner to track.

Is the TK-475 the same cartridge as the TK-477?

Yes — TK-475 is the name Kyocera uses for this toner in some regions, and TK-477 is its North American name, rated to the same roughly 15,000 pages in this machine. If your documentation says TK-475, the cartridges on this page are the ones to order.

What functions does this machine actually combine?

Print, copy, scan and fax in one unit, with scan-to-email and scan-to-folder for turning paper into digital documents at the panel. That consolidation is the reason the model was aimed at whole departments rather than individual desks.

Why did copies start fading before the toner warning appeared?

Toner settles as a cartridge ages, and copying exposes uneven density sooner than plain text printing does. Remove the cartridge, rock it gently side to side, and refit it; density usually evens out. If fading returns quickly, the cartridge is near the end of its rated life.

More printers that use the same cartridges

The TK-477 also serves these Kyocera machines: CS255, CS305, FS-6025, FS-6030, FS-6530MFP, TASKalfa 255, TASKalfa 305.